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Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

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Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Conservatives candidate Rob Morrison

Federal Election 2025 Josiah Spyker -
As the federal election grows near, get to know your local Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Conservative Party of Canada candidate: Rob Morrison. Who is Rob Morrison? Rob Morrison is the incumbent MP for...

Huska reflects on first year as NHL head coach

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker -
The Kootenay's Ryan Huska has finished his first year as head coach of the Calgary Flames after taking over for Darryl Sutter in the offseason. Huska was born in Cranbrook...

KIJHL remains committed to sanctioned hockey despite VIJHL going independent

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The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has no plans to follow suit with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and go independent. The VIJHL announced today that they will no...

Another KIJHL team on the move

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The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will welcome the River Rush into the fold, as the Leagues approved the relocation of the North Okanagan Knights to Quesnel. The team, now known...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

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A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. The centre was the flagship recommendation from Premier David Eby's...

New city joins KIJHL after sale and relocation of Steam

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The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced that the Summerland Steam has been sold and relocated to Williams Lake. The team will now be called the Mustangs. “We’re thrilled to...

More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

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An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions. B.C. government officials said the money will let farmers upgrade their...

More snow expected to hit region, snowfall warnings could be issued

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Warmer weather may finally be coming to the region, but heavy snow may also be coming. Environment Canada has issued...

Kootenay snowpack far lower than normal levels

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B.C. is seeing extremely low snowpack across the province compared to last year. The BC River Forecast Centre released its...

Province launching do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening

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The B.C. government is launching an at-home screening program that will test for cervical cancer. Provincial officials said it's the...

Heavy snow expected across Kootenays

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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of southern B.C. including both the East and West Kootenay. Snow,...

Local MP looking for more discussion in new year

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Kootenay Columbia's MP is hoping for more debate in the legislature this year. MP Rob Morrison says that's been lacking...

Kootenay property values see modest growth for 2024

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Communities in the Kootenays mostly saw small growth in their property values, but some fell slightly. In the West Kootenay,...

‘Crazy talk’: Local MP displeased with passing of Liberal gun control bill

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The federal Liberal gun control legislation Bill C-21 is now law after passing the Senate without changes last week. The...

Province encouraging shots ahead of holidays

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The B.C. government is urging residents to get their free COVID-19 and flu shots before the holidays. “We want everyone...
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RCMP seeking public assistance to find missing woman

Missing Person
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 52-year-old Jodi Lynn Perry, who was last seen in Airdrie on Wednesday, however, believed to be in the Salmo area.

Tom Wayman book launches in Nelson and Nakusp

Community
West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch his newest collection of poems, Out of the Ordinary, in Nelson and Nakusp later this month.

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

Chamber of Commerce
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

Community
This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

Transit
The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 
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