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Final weekend for Pumpkin Fest in Krestova
The seventh annual edition of the family-friendly event will be on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.
28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation
Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect.Â
Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban
As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
Slocan Valley detour begins Thursday
Riders are being warned of a temporary detour on Route 20 Slocan Valley due to bridge construction.
Nelson repairs four leaks on wastewater force main
The City of Nelson has completed repairs on several leaks in its wastewater force main.
Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders
Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.
Sedan wedged under semi-trailer in Nelson crash
No one was hurt after a sedan slid beneath a semi-trailer in Nelson last week.
12 died in Kootenays due to toxic drugs in July, August
In the West Kootenay-Boundary, seven people died in July and one in August, for a total of 24 so far this year.
Young leaders recognized across the Basin
Thirty young leaders and changemakers from across the Columbia Basin have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities through the 30 Under 30 campaign.
Local credit union celebrates 75 years of community impact
Nelson & District Credit Union is celebrating 75 years of service and community impact in conjunction with International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 16.
Reconciliation Wall at LVR to inspire action all year long
Students and staff at L.V. Rogers Secondary School are being invited to take reconciliation into their own hands — one small action at a time.
Kootenay unemployment rate 6% in September
The jobless rate in our region ticked up slightly last month compared to the same time last year.
Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO
Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.
Rosebery to Three Forks trail reopens after bridge repairs Â
The full length of the Rosebery-to-Three Forks (Galena) trail has reopened following a six-month closure for repairs.Â
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
City of Nelson responds to wastewater leaks
Repairs are underway on the Grohman Narrows wastewater force main after the City of Nelson was alerted to two leaks.
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Final weekend for Pumpkin Fest in Krestova
The seventh annual edition of the family-friendly event will be on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.
FortisBC urges winter outage preparedness
FortisBC is urging residents to be prepared for power outages as winter weather approaches.
28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation
Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect.Â
Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban
As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
Tiny home lost in Passmore fire
A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.
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