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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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Nelson marks UN Day of Peace with peace pole unveiling

“May peace prevail on Earth.” That message now links a new peace pole in Nelson with about 300,000 others worldwide.

Nelson resident takes lotto winnings on vacation

An ordinary day at home quickly turned extraordinary for a Nelson local, netting $500k in prize money.

Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed

A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewards host fall events at Harrop Wetland and annual Kootenay Lake Summit

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society is inviting community members to participate in a series of hands-on events this fall at the Harrop Wetland and to join the upcoming Kootenay Lake Summit.

Former Nelson public works director, councillor Bob Adams dies at 82

After 26 years looking after the city's infrastructure, Adams served four terms on city council.
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