Tag: Kaslo

Kaslo mayoral candidate Erika Bird on her vision for the village

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
After four years on Kaslo council, Erika Bird is running for mayor with a focus on making council more proactive and inclusive in its decision-making.

Who’s running? 2026 West Kootenay election candidates

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

Kaslo councillor Rob Lang dies after years of community service

Village of Kaslo Storrm Lennie -
The Village of Kaslo is mourning the passing of Councillor Rob Lang. The Village announced Lang's death in a social media post Friday, thanking him for his years of dedication and service to the community.

A new book about an old ship: updating the SS Moyie story

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Leading BC transportation historian Robert Turner's latest book, The Paddlewheeler SS Moyie: The Sweetheart of Kootenay Lake, comes 35 years after he last wrote on the subject.

Book looks at man behind West Kootenay’s most famous photo

Community Greg Nesteroff -
A book to be launched this week explores the life and work of a man who created some of the most iconic photographs in West Kootenay-Boundary history.

Evacuation alert lifted for Poplar Creek wildfire area

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded an evacuation alert for properties affected by the Poplar Creek wildfire north of Kaslo.

Man convicted in Kaslo hardware store arson gets four years in jail

Court Greg Nesteroff -
Alejandro Calderon stood trial in Nelson in June 2025 for an incident that occurred on Dec. 5, 2022.

Flood watch issued for West Kootenay

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the entire West Kootenay region as warm weather, ongoing snowmelt and an incoming storm system are expected to drive rising river levels through the weekend.

UPDATED: Flood watch rescinded for Kaslo River

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the Kaslo River and surrounding areas after the river reached elevated flow levels early Tuesday morning.

New Kaslo Jazz board seeks public input on future of festival

Tourism My Nelson Now Staff -
The new board of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society is looking for input on the future of the Kaslo Jazz Festival at an upcoming town hall meeting later this week. 

‘Really unfortunate’: Kaslo mayor says festival cancellation will hurt businesses

Tourism Storrm Lennie -
The cancellation of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival is expected to hit the local business community the hardest as the village braces for the loss of one of its biggest tourism drivers.

Kaslo Jazz Festival cancelled for 2026 amid $250K debt

Tourism My Nelson Now Staff -
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival will not go ahead this summer as organizers face mounting financial pressures and a $250,000 debt.

Stellar Heliskiing sold after founder’s death

Economy Storrm Lennie -
Kaslo’s Stellar Heliskiing has been acquired by global adventure company Heli, a move the company said followed a difficult year.

Avalanche Canada warns of high risk north of Kaslo

Avalanche Storrm Lennie -
Backcountry users are being urged to exercise extreme caution, particularly around alpine terrain north of Kaslo, as buried weak layers continue to create dangerous and highly unpredictable conditions.

Interview – Glaciologist speaks on his Kokanee Glacier research

Community Andrea Daignault -
Glaciologist Brian Menounos joins Summit's Afternoons with Andrea to talk about his years of work on Kokanee Glacier, and many others around the province in honor of the 2025 Year of Glacier Preservation.

Interview – Kaslo company pioneers proactive wildfire-fighting approach

Community Andrea Daignault -
Hamish Shaw talks to Summit Radio Afternoon Host Andrea about Kaslo wildfire prevention and surveillance company Æther Shield recent developments of their wildfire fighting initiative StormShieldDrones Inc. Listen to the full interview below!
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Labour
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Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

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

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2026 BC Election
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