Rossland group takes Record Ridge mine assessment waiver to court. Large Kootenay dams could be threatened by earthquakes and landslides. Canadian governments jump on nuclear energy bandwagon, environmental critics baffled by decisions.
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An open-pit magnesium mine proposed for Record Ridge just outside
Rossland ducks environmental assessment. The Save Record Ridge citizen
group seeking a judicial review of the decision to exempt the the mine
from a normal environmental assessment. Elissa Ferguson tells us
about it.
The Mica dam on the Columbia is a giant earth structure an,the
tallest dam in Canada, some 244 metres high, close to 1,000 feet. It
holds back a massive volume of water. That water, if unleashed by a
geological disaster could unleash a wave down the Columbia Valley that
would threaten communities far past Trail. Donald Pharand from
Invermere is bringing his research concerns to public events across the
Kootenays.
The federal government recently announced tens of millions of dollars
to bankroll studies on the viability of new nuclear power reactors to
produce electricity, Some provinces have jumped on the bandwagon.
Environmentalists are mainly concerned about toxic radiation from the
nuclear industry but are also baffled by the apparent reappearance of an
industry that had been dying off. Far too slow and costly, they point
out. Angela Bischoff from the Ontario Clear Air alliance talks about the
resuscitation of a nearly-dead nuclear industry.
COMING EVENT
7:30 Tuesday, Oct 7
On Columbia Valley Earthquakes, Landslides and Dams
Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar.
Donald Pharand outlines risk posed by active landslides (read mountain collapses) in the vicinity of the two uppermost dams of the Columbia River and above Revelstoke.
7:30 pm Wednesday, October 8th
On Columbia Valley Earthquakes, Landslides and Dams
Seven Summits Learning Centre Rossland.
onald Pharand outlines risk posed by active landslides (read mountain collapses) in the vicinity of the two uppermost dams of the Columbia River and above Revelstoke.
Saturday, October 11 8 am – 5 pm
The 4th annual Kootenay Mushroom Festival
The Langham – Kaslo Cultural Centre
Kootenay Mushroom Festival with music, food and workshops indoors and outside. The festival brings together foragers, enthusiasts, crafters, mycologists, artists, and the myco-curious to explore the world of fungi! There will be presentations by mycologists and scientists, guided forays by knowledgeable experts, workshops and classes, ID tables with an extensive collection of local specimens as well as some free presentations for the public, delicious food, live art, live music, and an incredible market with over 30 vendors !
Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2025-kootenay-mushroom-festival
Two weekends October 9-12, and October 16-19
Thursdays and Fridays from Noon till 5.
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm
7th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Linden Lane Farms 3850 Krestova Road
Join Linden Lanes Farm this fall for the 7th Annual Pumpkin Fest sale at the farm. They look forward each year to opening up for the community with our u-pick pumpkin display, games and produce stand, as well as coffee, donuts and other vendors!
Please see the Pumpkin Fest page on our website for admission details.
www.lindenlanefarms.ca
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