Posted:
July 5, 2021
Seeks neighbourhood champions with three workshops upcoming
On the heels of the historic heat wave, and with a long, hot summer in the forecast, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is urging all rural property owners to take steps now to FireSmart their properties and help reduce the risk of damage caused by wildfire.
“While we cannot change the fact that we live in a wildfire-prone region, we
can increase our property’s resilience to wildfire by adopting FireSmart principles and taking steps to reduce hazards,” said RDEK Wildfire Resilience Coordinator Terry Balan. From simple actions like cleaning gutters and moving firewood or propane tanks, to choosing fire-resistant vegetation and pruning trees, there are numerous simple actions people can take to help reduce the risks on their property.
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Posted:
June 3, 2021
Amy Hotchkiss
Kootenay Employment Services has hired Recovery Advisors for the Creston Valley‐ Kootenay Lake region, Cranbrook‐Kimberley and surrounding areas.
Amy Hotchkiss and Kris Dickeson are ready to hit the pavement and assist businesses in connecting to existing supports under the ETSI‐BC Rural Business and Community Recovery Program.
Hotchkiss is based out of the Creston Valley‐Kootenay Lake and brings a background in international economic development.
“I am looking forward to meeting local business owners and hearing firsthand the challenges they are facing,” she said. “The Creston Valley is overflowing with potential to be a place where people can afford to live and work. We hope to help the business community and help them grow.”
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British Columbia’s provincial government announced Tuesday that some COVID-19 restrictions are being eased as part of a four-step reopening plan, but it will be at least mid-June before restrictions preventing non-essential travel will be lifted.
The reopening plan started Tuesday with relaxations on gatherings, sports events and dining, both indoors and outdoors.
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The earliest travel restrictions could be lifted is June 15, with recreational travel permitted only within residents’ regions.