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Crack down on invasive mussels ramps up for boating season
As another summer kicks off, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (C-KISS) reminds boaters to help prevent the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Some new signage will...
Community Futures Central Kootenay ready to start immigration pilot project this fall
Community Futures Central Kootenay is excited be among 11 applicants from across Canada chosen for a new immigration pilot project. Trail, Castlegar, Nelson and Rossland will benefit from the...
Community Futures Central Kootenay ready to start immigration pilot project this fall
Community Futures Central Kootenay is excited be among 11 applicants from across Canada chosen for a new immigration pilot project. Trail, Castlegar, Nelson and Rossland will benefit from the...
Two candidates seeking Green Party nomination in Kootenay-Columbia
On July 14, local members of the Green Party of Canada will decide who will represent them in October's federal election. The Kootenay-Columbia riding has two hopefuls seeking the...
Drugs, firearms and stolen property seized in Nakusp
A search warrant executed by Nakusp RCMP this week resulted in the seizure of stolen property, illicit drugs and firearms.Suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetemine, fentanyl, hash and pot were...
Next Creek watershed added to Darkwoods Conservation Area
Almost 8,000 hectares of land was added to the Darkwoods Conservation Area in the South Selkirk Mountains.The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) made the announcement today that the area...
Power outage planned around Sproule Creek Road
Some residents in the area of Sproule Creek Road will be without power for a few hours tomorrow morning (June 20).Nelson Hydro says its expected to last from approximately...
Unoccupied vehicle rolls into Cottonwood Creek
No one was injured after a vehicle went into Cottonwood Creek yesterday.Nelson Fire and Rescue and Nelson Police responded at roughly 6:30 PM and confirmed with the owner that...
Whitewater Ski Resort drumming up support for paving project
Whitewater Ski Resort is hoping to see a smoother ride for visitors on their way up to the ski...
School District 8 gears up for move to new board office
As the current School District 8 board office on Nelson's north shore has seen better days, about 40 staff...
Nuclear medicine testing temporarily suspended at KBRH
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail will begin installing a new SPECT CT camera today. That means patients who...
West Kootenays selected as part of Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Nelson and Rossland are among the local communities that will be participating in a new federal pilot project.As Minister...
Two running in Nakusp by-election
The nomination period came to a close on Friday for those wanting to run in the July 13 by-election...
Salmo music students win provincial competition
Three grade 8 Salmo Secondary students were in Vancouver recently after winning a province wide competition.Bailey McNeil, Shayde Oswald,...
New strategic plan guides next five years for Selkirk College
Selkirk College has adopted its new strategic plan which outlines a revised mission and vision statement, as well as...
Prohibition on Category Three open fires starts Wednesday
Category three open fires will be prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre starting Wednesday, June 12 at noon. that...
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SD8 sees small dip in enrolment
Enrolment numbers from Kootenay Lake's School District 8 (SD8) show a small drop in overall student numbers for the 2025-26 school year, though a growing number of students are learning online.Â
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.
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