Dayna French

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Power Outages close JVH, Jewett, Redfish & Crawford Bay schools

Closures Dayna French - January 29, 2018

The SD8 has closed JVH, Jewett, Redfish & Crawford Bay schools for Monday, January 29th due to the power outages from last night.

AVALANCHE HAZARD, CONTROL SEES KOOTENAY, PAULSON PASSES CLOSED

Kootenay Pass Closures Dayna French - January 25, 2018

The Kootenay Pass is closed in both directions between the avalanche gates for avalanche deposit removal. Its expected to take until 10am and the detour is via the Balfour Ferry. The...

Power outage closes Winlaw, W.E. Graham schools

News Dayna French - November 3, 2017

There is a power outage at both W.E. Graham in Slocan and Winlaw Elementary. Buses should be taking kids back home if parents are unavailable to pick them up. All other...

Castlegar woman killed in London attack

News Dayna French - June 4, 2017

Global Affairs Canada has confirmed that the Canadian woman killed in Saturday’s attack in London is Christine Archibald, 30, of Castlegar. Hana Mae Nassar of News 1130 broke the news via Twitter: Family spokesman Patrick...

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ArtWalk shines in 2025

Community August 16, 2025

The Nelson & District Arts Council is thrilled with how well-attended and magical ArtWalk 2025 has been so far.

Province funds HealthIM expansion in Nelson to aid people in crisis

Crime August 15, 2025

B.C.’s solicitor general was in Nelson on Friday to announce the launch of a digital public safety tool aimed at improving officer response to people in crisis.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman whom police believe to be connected to a break-in this week was picked up in Nakusp.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Kaslo turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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