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New restrictions on Kettle

2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis now available - catch and release and closures ahead for the Kettle.

MLA Liberal Linda Larson was in Greenwood last Thursday afternoon, March 19 to hold a meet and greet with constituents. Travelling with Larson were Boundary-Similkameen riding president for the Liberal Party of BC, Everett Baker and constituency assistant Colleen Misner. The meeting was held in the meeting room of the Pacific Grill. Showing up to talk with Larson were Midway mayor Randy Kappes, Rhone resident George Delisle and Greenwood Board of Trade president Jim Nathorst. When asked by the Times to comment on the FortisBC two-tiered electricity pricing known as the Residential Conservation Rate Larson said, “I am frustrated and disappointed that FortisBC has not taken action on this.”

Larson greets constituents

MLA Liberal Linda Larson was in the West Boundary recently to meet with constituents.

MLA Liberal Linda Larson was in Greenwood last Thursday afternoon, March 19 to hold a meet and greet with constituents. Travelling with Larson were Boundary-Similkameen riding president for the Liberal Party of BC, Everett Baker and constituency assistant Colleen Misner. The meeting was held in the meeting room of the Pacific Grill. Showing up to talk with Larson were Midway mayor Randy Kappes, Rhone resident George Delisle and Greenwood Board of Trade president Jim Nathorst. When asked by the Times to comment on the FortisBC two-tiered electricity pricing known as the Residential Conservation Rate Larson said, “I am frustrated and disappointed that FortisBC has not taken action on this.”
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Minor injuries in accident

A mid-March accident caused by slushy road conditions resulted in some pain and altered travel plans but the hospital was advised.

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Landfill fees on the rise

Midway Council news briefs from their March 16, 2015 meeting.

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“If your prices are screwed up, then your energy policy is screwed up,” Nick Marty told a group of citizens concerned about their electricity bills.

Two-tier rate system not fair, residents hear

The BCUC dropped the ball when they approved the Residential Conservation Rate in 2012 says a retired expert in the field.

“If your prices are screwed up, then your energy policy is screwed up,” Nick Marty told a group of citizens concerned about their electricity bills.

Failed deal costs city $27,700

Greenwood council issued a one-page report on the unsuccessful 2014 negotiations to bring a water bottling plant to the city.

A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE – Time for a reality check

In my opinion though, the best answer that day was, “I am very much aware of what’s real—but you can’t quote me on that.”

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City supports request from Road Rescue

News briefs from the March 9 Greenwood City Council meeting.

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Heavy winds took the roof off of the Udder Store in Greenwood at around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. There were no injuries. FortisBC Electric crew showed up to break the neutral line that had caught the roof from falling into Deadwood Street.

High winds lift Udder Store’s roof

Weather coming from the north was a wall of white; and the winds that came took the roof off of the Udder Store.

Heavy winds took the roof off of the Udder Store in Greenwood at around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. There were no injuries. FortisBC Electric crew showed up to break the neutral line that had caught the roof from falling into Deadwood Street.

A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE – Licence plate profiling obsolete

Random, sometimes relevant thoughts from the Times roving reporter.

A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE – Pink Shirt Day message important

News of the annual anti-bullying campaign & business news from Canada's smallest city.

Area E rural director Vicki Gee advances a slide during her presentation at last week’s town hall meeting for Area E residents.

Town hall meeting outlines plans

Rural Area E Director Vicki Gee held a town hall meeting that outlined the budget five year plan & answered constituents questions.

Area E rural director Vicki Gee advances a slide during her presentation at last week’s town hall meeting for Area E residents.

Event noise brings concerns

A report on the February meeting of the Rock Creek Fair Association.

The judges taste blind so keeping the waters and their numbers straight is a crucial part of assuring the quality and validity of the judging.

Greenwood falls short at water competition

Greenwood finished well out of the medals in the Berkeley Springs Water Tasting - only the second time in six years not to have medalled.

The judges taste blind so keeping the waters and their numbers straight is a crucial part of assuring the quality and validity of the judging.
Former Greenwood councillor Barry Noll has filed court documents alleging he was libelled in a press release put out by city council in March 2014.

City named in lawsuit

A defamation suit has been filed in Supreme Court against the City of Greenwood, mayor and council members by former councillor Barry Noll.

Former Greenwood councillor Barry Noll has filed court documents alleging he was libelled in a press release put out by city council in March 2014.

Trans Canada Trail focus of meeting

They had come to talk about trail stewardship and to offer residents the chance to help ensure the rail trail corridor is maintained.

Not much can slow down a snowmobiler intent on seeing the winning flag raised over their lane. Action was  fast, furious and wet at the 6th Annual Snowmobile Drag Races at Midway Airport last weekend sponsored by the Kettle Valley Racing Association.

Drags draw riders despite rain

Each February the airport in Midway comes alive with action as the Kettle Valle Racing Association hosts the snowmobile drags.

Not much can slow down a snowmobiler intent on seeing the winning flag raised over their lane. Action was  fast, furious and wet at the 6th Annual Snowmobile Drag Races at Midway Airport last weekend sponsored by the Kettle Valley Racing Association.
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TGIS asks for land for housing

The Greenwood Improvement Society has asked council to go the next step in the development of senior's housing.

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Semi truck accident closes highway

Highway accidents, a break and enter and traffic check stops make up the police report this week.

A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE – We live rural out here

Traffic jams and travel provide grist for the literary mill this week.