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Water mapping planned in Lardeau Valley to prepare for wildfire

Wildfires Submitted Article -
A non-profit water science and stewardship organization says it will continue to map water sources to help Kootenay communities prepare for wildfire.

CBT funds accessible play spaces

Community Ryley McCormack -
The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

Log jam identified near Argenta

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has been notified of a logjam in Hamill Creek near Argenta. The jam...

More evacuation alerts and orders rescinded

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
The Evacuation Alert for the community of Argenta and Johnsons Landing in Electoral Area D has been rescinded. The area...

Preparation was key to saving the village of Argenta

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Spirits are high in residents from Argenta despite are the entire village being evacuated last week, July 25, due...

Public Information Session for residents near the North Kootenay Lake wildfires including the Argenta and Lower Meadow Mountain wildfires

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Residents of northern part of Electoral Area D and the communities of Argenta and Meadow Creek, near the North...

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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

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British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

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Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
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