Wildfires and the disasters that they bring are more and more common every year. Here in a Kootenay East it is no more apparent.
A true proactive approach is neccessary to tackle the challange. We need action not more rhetoric and more “task forces” to find out what the issues are - we have known them for years.
Todays announcement by the BC United and leader Kevin Falcon addresses the action we need. Please consider the policy released today.
I can tell you that a lot of this policy was apparent to me back in 2018 when we went through a major fire season here in Kootenay East. Why are we still waiting for the next wildfire season to put action in front of rhetoric?
BC United unveils bold wildfire policy reforms - BC United
Today, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for reforming British Columbia's wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.We need a lot of controlled burns to reduce fuel loading and to restore wildlife habitat. It's high time for municipalities and provincial government ministries to embrace proper fuel management and to allow the reintroduction of controlled fire as a tool to keep our communities safe and help out our wildlife at the same time.
WE DID IT!
After several years of advocacy and hard work we have a fully funded Long Term Care facility expansion and upgrade coming to the FW Green Home in Cranbrook! (60% from the province and 40% from the District)
Special thanks to the @Kootenay East Regional Hospital District, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), City of Cranbrook, Ktunaxa Nation, Interior Health, Rocky Mountain Metis, for all the strong advocacy on bringing this project home. Also I thank my colleagues at the Select Standing Committee for Finance and Government Services, for putting the recommendation forward to support this project. As you can see a lot of people went into making this happen.
Congrats to the residents and awesome staff who deserve this more than anyone.
Although government has indicated this will not see any new spaces until possibly 2029/2030 I will leave that alone today. For now I am just happy we got this win for residents in the East Kootenays.
Good work Tom, as always!
Great work. A long needed facility. But is it only for long term care? What about a short term rehab unit for those leaving hospital who still need help? Or family needing respite? Anything planned for including that in this new facility?
About time we needed this, big time. Congratulations Tom and thank you!
Great news. Thanks to everyone involved.
That’s great Tom good work.
Thanks Tom, that is great news, it has been a long time coming !
Visited a friend there this summer. Great staff. Good news.
Great news!
Thanks Tom and Dusty! Well done 👍🏼
Great news!
Great job Tom 👍
Awesome news Tom well done
Without your constant poking of the officials…not sure it would have happened…keep poking!
Why is it everything takes years to come to reality.. 2029 2030? If they got the cash then get on with it already... just a few years for them to change their minds...
Great news Tom, thanks to everyone involved!!
Hi Tom Shypitka I’m happy to hear this news. However living in this lovely Neighbourhood I am wondering how many levels are being planned? Will it have the same type of blueprint?
Much needed, thank you
Congratulations
Go Dusty!!!
Thank-you!
It's a start but only a band aid. Thanks Tom
Today, as we mark Terry Fox Day, let us remember a Canadian icon who showed unmatched resilience and spirit. Just as Terry never wavered in his mission, we too must remain steadfast in honoring his legacy and advancing his cause. Let's champion hope, as Terry did, and keep his dream alive. #DearTerry The Terry Fox Foundation.
I'm pretty sure in Terry Fox's day, Canada didn't make their disabled people suffer in Legislated EXTREME POVERTY
LETS FILL THE RINK!
Last game of exhibition against the arch rival Trail Smoke Eaters!
Get in that zipper! 🤣🤣
This was a awesome event. We came and tried out the ribs Friday night. Even a pogo. Some fries. Came back Sunday for a candy apple. Here those two little food trucks. Cotton candy one and the lemonade one. They were sadly cleaning things up cause they were broken into late Saturday night. Took their equipment and sprayed some stuff all over the inside. I was talking to the gentleman who was cleaning up the mess and he was not very happy. I felt bad for him. That people who felt they had decided to go do damage too his food trucks. I hope hey are found and punished and pay for damage.
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