Kris Dickeson

The on-site construction of a new temple on the East Shore gets underway this week.Crews will demo the remains and excavate where the Yasodhara Ashram old temple stood.It was...

Construction has started on a pedestrian bridge in salmo.The project has been in the works for 15 years.It's a covered, walking bridge that will span 6th Street across the...

A deceased male found on the shore of Upper Arrow Lake earlier this month has been identified.The BC Coroner Service has confirmed it was 69-year old Leslie Wetselaar of...

A mixed reaction from a local medicinal cannabis dispensary on Canada's new rules around medical marijuana.The change allows authorized patients to grow their own limited amount for personal use,...

A water quality advisory remained in effect for Lakeside Park in Nelson over the weekend due to high E coli levels.Friday’s tests showed levels were at 845.200 is considered...

The feds have announced new rules for medical marijuana users.Patients who have been authorized by a doctor to access medical cannabis will be allowed to produce a limited amount...

Drones will soon be put to use helping battle forest fires in our region.The BC Wildfire Service is incorporating them into their fire line operations.Information Officer Erin Catherall says...

Kootenay Lake School District is welcoming transportation funding from the province.SD-8 is eligible for just over $419, 000 to make transportation more affordable and accessible.Superintendent Jeff Jones says they...