New mobile radio communication protocols are being implemented throughout British Columbia to improve safety for resource road users.

Government biologists will present a comprehensive plan to guide the recovery of Kootenay Lake’s Kokanee stocks at a public meeting, 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday, June 16 at the Balfour Community Hall in Balfour.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure  is moving ahead with plans to replace the South Slocan Bridge with a design that will ensure pedestrian access is maintained for those living in the communities between Castlegar and Nelson, near Playmor Junction.

Students and teachers at Trafalgar Middle school in Nelson will benefit from innovative learning concepts being put into action thanks to 15 new K-12 Innovation Partnership projects.

Government announced approval for new trades training facilities at the Silver King Campus of Selkirk College that will support students pursuing in-demand careers in a range of sectors that support a strong, diverse and growing economy.

The Government of B.C. has provided $250,000 to the Shriners of British Columbia and Yukon - Shriners Care for Kids to help cover capital expenditures for the improvement of their transportation program.

Effective immediately, the Meadow Creek Cedar Forest Licence has been placed under notice for pending cancellation by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

The Province is once again conducting a pike reward program for anglers in southeast B.C. to help reduce the influx of invasive northern pike in the region.