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Update: Efforts underway to prevent breach in Salmo dike
Mitigation efforts are underway in Salmo as Erie Creek levels rise. The whole village and some surrounding areas are still on evacuation alert as water levels may overflow the...
Diapers dampening Salmo Civic Works’ efforts
The Village of Salmo is kindly asking that residents stop flushing dirty, or clean, diapers down the toilet.Civic Works crews are working to keep their sewer system ready for...
RDKB works to reduce evacuation orders, prepares for more high water this week
Record-high river levels in the Boundary have declined over the weekend but the potential of another surge of high water looms with warmer temperatures in the forecast.Last week's peak...
IHA tours Kootenay Boundary
Interior Health's CEO and new Board Chair were among the Interior Health Authority officials touring our region this week.They were able to get a close look at some of...
Prescribed burn set for Winlaw Creek area
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is planning an controlled burn in our area.The 60 hectare operations could begin as early as tomorrow near...
CBT partners with Province for affordable housing initiative
The Columbia Basin Trust and the BC Government are investing in affordable housing.Both parties will contribute $14 million, for a total of $28 million, over the next three years....
CKISS prepares for Invasive Species Action Month events
When the calendar turns it's page at midnight it's going to be May, and it's also going to be Invasive Species Action Month.The BC Government made the province-wide declaration...
Juno-nominated singer/songwriter set for 2 West Kootenay shows
Music-lovers in the Slocan Valley and North Shore are invited to see a Juno-nominated singer preform this weekend.Maria Dunn is playing a pair of shows in our region in...
Nakusp seeking public input on cannabis dispensaries
There is still time to respond to the Village of Nakusp's survey about cannabis dispensaries.Mayor Karen Hamling says the...
Funding boost for Selkirk College to increase caregiver numbers
Selkirk College is getting a piece of the BC Government's $3.3 million pie as part of a province-wide initiative...
Village of Nakusp’s drug and alcohol use policy now includes cannabis
It seems Village of Nakusp staff will be staying away from 420 celebrations today, at least if they're on...
Selkirk College seeks community input for strategic plan renewal
Selkirk College is getting set to create a new strategic plan. It will set the college's course through 2023.President...
No injuries or damage in Highway 3A mudslide
Today's mudslide which shut down a portion of Highway 3A between Castlegar and Playmor Junction could have been much...
*UPDATED* Highway 3A closed due to mudslide near Brilliant
Highway 3A is closed in both directions between Castlegar and the Playmor Junction due to a mudslide 2 km...
Winlaw Elementary School students learn social justice through song
Students at Winlaw Elementary School have been getting a crash course on social justice and our country's history through...
SD8 teachers learning life-saving skills
Some Kootenay Lake School District teachers are being taught life-saving skills that will be passed on to students.The ACT...
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Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.
School zones active: Nelson Police emphasize road safety for back to school
With students returning to school on Tuesday the Nelson Police Department is reminding all motorists to exercise extra caution around school zones and neighborhoods.
New wildfires break out in West Kootenay
Five new wildfires are burning in the region as a result of lightning over the long weekend, including one between Ymir and Kootenay Lake that is 55 hectares.
B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike
Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.
New streamlined approach to booking a building permit inspection
The RDCK has made booking building permit inspections a seamless and positive experience with the introduction of a new centralized email address.
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