COVID-19 – The Rocky Mountain Goat News

BC infection rate tracks closer to South Korea recovery than ‘worst case scenario’ Northern Italy

March 28, 2020 Fran Yanor

Scientific modelling shows B.C has more similarities with the hopeful trajectory of South Korea, than the tragedy playing out in Northern Italy, according to two of the province’s top health officials. […]

COVID measures working, keep going, says provincial health officer

March 28, 2020 Fran Yanor

After nearly two weeks of dramatic and escalating public health restrictions, B.C.’s rate of new COVID-19 cases is slowing, making the next two weeks critical, says B.C. provincial health officer. […]

Photo: Laura Keil - Sunny skies and warmer temps made for fantastic skiing in the McKirdy Meadows on the last day of 2015. Above, Braden Hutchins cascades down the powdery slope back towards the McKirdy Hut Cabin. The cabin is available for overnight stays. Bookings can be made through YORA at the Caribou Grill.

Avalanche Canada shuts down forecasting early in light of COVID concerns

March 28, 2020 The Goat

Avalanche Canada says it is issuing its final forecast for the season on March 28, about a month earlier than normal. The final three-day forecast will remain in effect until March 30. […]

Robson Valley RCMP warn of COVID-19 scams

March 28, 2020 The Goat

By Laura Keil (with files from RCMP) Robson Valley RCMP say they have already received calls in relation to COVID-19 frauds. RCMP say these frauds include private companies offering ‘fast’ covid-19 tests for sale. RCMP […]

Don’t be stoic, let us help, BC Advocate tells seniors

March 27, 2020 Fran Yanor

By Fran Yanor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new match-up service connecting volunteers with seniors who are self-isolating in their homes could help thousands of people, said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie on Thursday. “Connecting the […]

Province bans open burning in Valemount, McBride, Blue River airsheds until at least April 15th

March 26, 2020 The Goat

By Laura Keil BC has issued open burning restrictions for all “High Smoke Sensitivity Zones” March 26th, 2020, including McBride, Valemount and Blue River until at least April 15th to help reduce air pollution that […]

Trans Mountain: Work continuing at Valemount camp during COVID restrictions

March 26, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Work preparing temporary residences for as many as 900 workers continues just south of Valemount. Trans Mountain said that they are continuing to give priority to the health and safety of their […]

Cleaning for elderly cancelled amid COVID concerns

March 26, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken One of the early casualties of COVID 19 pandemic was weekly cleaning for seniors offered through a program called Better At Home. The program also helped do yard work for seniors and […]

McBride discourages visitors, trail grooming ceases

March 25, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken In an unprecedented move, the Village of McBride’s mayor and council have asked tourists, snowmobilers, hikers and even people visiting family to stay at home. “Village Council, like many leaders throughout the […]

Playgrounds off limits, burning ban imposed

March 25, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken On Monday, March 23, School District No. 57 closed their properties to the public, Tuesday, the Village of Valemount made a similar announcement. The Village also announced a burning ban intended to […]

Local brush with COVID-19: confirmed case after heli-ski trip

March 25, 2020 The Goat

On March 22 news broke that an American man who had skied with Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing between Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 17 tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home to the United States. […]