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Whitewater joins 14 resort alliance
A new partnership for Nelson's ski resort is a win-win for pass holders and the community.This from Whitewater's Rebeckah Hornung as the resort has joined the Powder Alliance Pass...
Nelson cuts water use after new restrictions
Water consumption in Nelson has decreased by approximately 30% since the beginning of July.The City is thanking residents for following water restrictions that began last month.Colin Innes with Public Works...
Stores to Shores- Baker Street closures
The next stages of Nelson's Stores to Shores project will shut down a chunk of Baker Street.The Baker and Hall intersection will be completely closed for paving this Thursday and next Wednesday...
Trail to get new Aquatic Centre roof
The City of Trail is going ahead with replacing the dilapidated roof on the aquatic centre.Council budgetted $450,000 for the upgrade as the current roof has failed and is...
Local Saturday transit in jeopardy:Chernoff
More bad news for transit service in our region.Castlegar Mayor and West Kootenay Transit Committee Chair Lawrence Chernoff says the province has told them that Regional Districts and municipalities...
Grand Forks to get cleaner river effluent
Upgrades to Grand Forks' community waste water infrastructure will help protect fish and their aquatic habitat in the Kettle River.The City received two thirds of the $460,000 project from...
CGR Complex fitness centre upgrade sought
A $2 million renovation could be coming to the fitness centre at the Castlegar and District Community Complex.Castlegar and District Recreation Commission has applied to the Canada 150 Community...
Nelson business retention-expansion project
The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is once again trying to improve the lives of local business owners.The organization has started its 2015 Business Retention and Expansion project.Community...
Trail area crime stats trending down
There are positive trends in the RCMP's latest crime stats update for the City of Trail.Every category except assaults...
Kaslo waste station re-opening July 31st
The RDCK will reopen the Kaslo transfer station on Friday July 31st.The facility has been closed since June 15th due...
Too few conservation officers in BC: BCGEU
New studies show B.C. conservation officer service levels are dangerously low.From 2001 to 2012 the amount of officers in...
Trail under grants pressure
Trail City Council is once again running into problems when it comes to its Community Grants budget.Council is close...
Remains found after Hills house fire
Slocan Lake RCMP are confirming they have found the remains of a woman after a house fire north of...
Trail Armoury gets big funding for upgrades
Upgrades to the Canadian Armed Forces Kemball Armoury in Trail will benefit the entire region.This from Chief Warrant Officer...
CGR youth clean-up for international trip
Youth in Castlegar are working to improve community at home and abroad.Members of the Stanley Humphries Rotary Interact group...
Woman missing after Hills house fire
A women is unaccounted for after a property fire north of New Denver.Slocan Lake RCMP responded to a call...
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Nelson still looking into why Anderson Creek ran dry
The City of Nelson says it will investigate the number of fish in Anderson Creek following an incident last week that lead to the deaths of many of them, and try to drive home the importance of conserving water.
Nelson sets temperature record
According to Environment Canada, the thermometer hit 39.8 degrees in Nelson yesterday. The previous record of 35.8 was set in 2017. Record-keeping dates to 1904.
Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.
Sinixt Confederacy sues BC government over lack of consultation
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation has filed two constitutional challenges in response to the way the province has treated them in the wake of a Supreme Court of Canada ruling.
No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter
Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning.Â
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