#kootenay — Public Fediverse posts
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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Kootenay: The Park Built for a Highway
Kootenay National Park has a unique origin. It was created in 1920 when BC gave land to the federal government in exchange for building the Banff-Windermere Highway. This 'highway for land' deal resulted in a park that protects a significant corridor of the Rockies, including the famous hot springs and Marble Canyon. #Canada #Kootenay #CanadianHistory #ParksCanada 🇨🇦
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U.S., Canada Agree to IJC Intervention on Transboundary Mining Pollution
Calling it 'an important first step' to solve mining pollution on the Elk-Kootenai River watershed, tribal and First Nation governments in Montana, Idaho and British Columbia cheered the long-awaited reference to the International Joint Commission
By Tristan Scott
March 11, 2024"Federal governments in #Canada and the U.S. have agreed to ask the #InternationalJointCommission (#IJC) to study and take steps to mitigate the inflow of mining pollution to the #ElkRiver-#KootenaiRiver watershed through a joint reference, signaling a breakthrough in bilateral talks that have stalled for years, even as the company that owns the mines expands its footprint along the border with #Montana.
"The agreement was announced Monday by tribal and #FirstNation governments in Montana, #Idaho and #BritishColumbia (B.C.) who cheered the development after years of intensifying pressure on the #US and Canada. The reference means that an independent governance body representing both nations will convene to craft solutions to address the contaminants spilling into a watershed that crosses the international boundary at #LakeKoocanusa and spans #traditional #Aboriginal territory.
"The federal governments of both U.S. and Canada also confirmed the reference on Monday and issued a joint statement from the Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, and the Ambassador of the United States to Canada, David L. Cohen. According to Pierre Cuguen, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada (#GAC), both countries 'have reached an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) on next steps to further bilateral cooperation to reduce and mitigate the impacts of #WaterPollution” in the #transboundary #watershed.
"'The AIP provides a plan for Canada and the United States, with the assistance of the International Joint Commission, to take a holistic look at the watershed and build a shared understanding of the best available water quality data and science,' Cuguen said in an email, adding that both countries will work in concert 'with #IndigenousPeoples and #TribalNations and alongside provincial and state partners in the region.'
"'The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the transboundary #ElkKootenay watershed to protect the people and species that depend on this vital river system' according to Cuguen (the Canadian and First Nation spelling of Kootenai is “#Kootenay”).
"Meanwhile, tribal leaders on both sides of the border were triumphant after urging a reference for more than a decade, often with vague support from their federal counterparts.
"In Montana, Michael Dolson, chairman of the Confederated #Salish and #Kootenai Tribes (#CSKT), said the IJC reference is an essential first step in protecting fish and water quality in#LakeKoocanusa and the Kootenai River.
"'For too long, the U.S. and Canada have stood by while our waters suffered,' Dolson said in a prepared statement released Monday. “We are encouraged by the'federal governments’ change in direction and the progress that was achieved when we all worked together these past months. We will continue to work tirelessly to restore our rivers and the fish and wildlife that depend upon them. We’re at the beginning of what will likely be a long process, one that will require sustained effort from all governments involved.'"
#WaterIsLife #CoalMining
#Canada #FirstNations #WaterPollution #OpenPitMining #Environment -
“Others, like nine-year-old Sawyer Sutton and his family, travel more than 800 kilometres from Cranbrook to #BCChildren's Hospital in Vancouver to receive treatment for Juvenile Crohn's disease.
In an email to CBC News, #PHSA said approximately 500 patients from throughout the #Kootenay region travel to a #BCCancer centre every year, for an average of 12.5 days of radiation treatment.”
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/medical-patients-travel-east-kootenay-1.7152760 “Medical patients in B.C.'s #EastKootenay region are calling for more support as many are forced to travel for the care they need.
According to the Provincial Health Services Authority (#PHSA), #cancer patients throughout the #Kootenay region who need radiation therapy must travel to a #BCCancer centre in #Kelowna or another part of the province for treatment. (1/2)
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YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"Proceeded at half past 4 am. I was agreeably Disappointed this morning to find that Gaullon returned to the Boat before Daylight, being off from the Boat all night. Proceeded and encamped about 10 miles below the Pend-D'Orielle River.
"Thursday. Started 4 am and Breakfasted 6 miles above the Pend-D'Oreille River. Cloudy weather. Passed McGillivray #Kootenay River about 7 pm and encamped at the entrance of the Lake #Castlegar #TrailBC #BritishColumbia #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1849:
"Cloudy weather. A party of Colvile Indians gone to the #Arrow Lakes to hunt deer. Ploughing commenced.
"Tuesday. Cloudy weather. Pere Menetrez with Pere de Voss paid us a visit in the morning. Michel the Guide getting the boats ready for the mountain.
"Wednesday. Sultry weather. Indian arrived from the Kootanies #Kootenay with the accounts of that place.
"Thursday.About 5 pm Joachim Lafleur from #Okanagan #Okanogan and Marineau... #BCHistory #HistoricJourney -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootanie #Kootenay River.
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of it. Strong head wind all day. #ArrowLakes #BCHistory
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong Breeze.... #HistoricJourney #BCHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootanie #Kootenay River.
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of it. Strong head wind all day. #ArrowLakes #BCHistory
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong Breeze.... #HistoricJourney #BCHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootanie #Kootenay River.
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of it. Strong head wind all day. #ArrowLakes #BCHistory
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong Breeze.... #HistoricJourney #BCHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootanie #Kootenay River.
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of it. Strong head wind all day. #ArrowLakes #BCHistory
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong Breeze.... #HistoricJourney #BCHistory #Books -
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootanie #Kootenay River.
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of it. Strong head wind all day. #ArrowLakes #BCHistory
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong Breeze.... #HistoricJourney #BCHistory #Books -
3D SAR view of parts of the Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada - 21 October 2023 🌍🛰️
#balfour #bc #britishcolumbia #canada #castlegar #kootenay #kootenays #landscape
▶️ 1 new picture from @pierre_markuse https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:3D_SAR_view_of_parts_of_the_Kootenays%2C_British_Columbia%2C_Canada_-_21_October_2023_%2853275296683%29.jpg
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Nearing Bridal Lake on Highway 3 from the direction of #Creston #BC #Canada. (Lower #Kootenay, https://lowerkootenay.com)
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YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1835:
"Rain & Snow all day. Left the Boat Encampment this morning at 7 o'clock and proceeded on during the day without accident or detention. Encamped a few miles blow Pork Eater's Point.
"Sunday. Weather similar to yesterday. Entered the lake at 4 pm. Saw 3 Indians. #UpperArrowLake
"Monday. Encamped at Pine Point, commencement of 1st (Lower Arrow) Lake. Clear weather.
"Tuesday. Clear weather. Encamped a few miles above McGillivray's #Kootenay River. #BCHistory -
Global News BC: Rainfall records washed away in five B.C. cities during late August storm https://globalnews.ca/news/9931529/rainfall-records-washed-away-five-bc-cities/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #EnvironmentCanada #rainfallrecords #Weatherrecords #Castlegar #Kootenay #Okanagan #Sparwood #Weather #osoyoos #nelson
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Wildfire smoke impacting B.C.'s #Shuswap, #Okanagan and #Kootenay regions advected from the northwest, as indicated on this morning's high resolution satellite image.
#RossMooreLakeWildfire (#Kamloops) #CraterCreekWildfire (#Keremeos) #LowerEastAdamsLakeWildfire (#ChaseBC) -
Global News BC: Highly-visible wildfire breaks out near Invermere and Radium Hot Springs, B.C. https://globalnews.ca/news/9853420/radium-hot-springs-horsethief-creek-wildfire/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #RegionalDistrictofEastKootenay #horsethiefcreekwildfire #radiumhotspringsfire #BCWildfireService #radiumhotsprings #horsethiefcreek #BCwildfires #BCWildfire #Kootenay #Wildfire #Fire #RDEK
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Global News BC: Evacuations, flight cancellations as 100-hectare wildfire burns near Cranbrook https://globalnews.ca/news/9838354/cranbrook-st-marys-river-fire/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #St.Mary'sIndianBand #bcwidlfireservice #cranbrookwildfire #cranbrookairport #stmary'swildfire #BCWildfire #Cranbrook #Kootenay #Wildfire #BCFire #ʔaq̓am #Fire
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Global News BC: Flood risk diminishing in Boundary and Kootenay regions https://globalnews.ca/news/9681898/grand-forks-flood-risk-diminishing/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #HighStreamflowAdvisory #BCRiverForecastCentre #EastKootenay #WestKootenay #BCFlooding #boundary #Flooding #Kootenay #Weather
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Global News BC: Evacuation alert issued in part of Kootenay region due to flooding https://globalnews.ca/news/9671796/evacuation-alert-kootenay-flooding-2023/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #Kootenayfloodingevacuation #Kootenayfloodinglatest #Kootenayflooding2023 #evacuationKootenay #Kootenayflooding #evacuationalert #Environment #BCFlooding #Flooding #Kootenay
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Faye O’Neil, an #Indigenous #Coordinator with Southeast #Kootenay #SchoolDistrict 5 in #Cranbrook was welcomed as a #GuestSpeaker for the #virtual #gatherings through #EveryChildMatters- 4 Seasons of #Reconciliation . Her story aired on March 10 and can now be viewed online.
https://www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/faye-oneil-talks-about-truth-and-reconciliation-2/
#BritishColumbia #NativeCanada #BCSD5 #Native #Teacher #educator #decolonization #Canada #FirstNations
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View of Mt Gladstone from near Paulson, #BC, #Canada (General vicinity of #Castlegar), 2018-10-09. #Ktunaxa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ktunaxa_Nation aka #Kootenay or Kutanai. Paulson is officially a ghost town https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulson,_British_Columbia