Tag: Kootenay Pass

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche at Kootenay Pass

RCMP Kate Brown -
A 23-year-old man has died after an avalanche struck two snowmobilers at Kootenay Pass on Saturday.

Heavy snowfall expected near Kootenay Pass

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
A snowfall warning is in effect for Highway 3 near Kootenay Pass, with total accumulations of 15 to 25 centimetres expected.

Special weather advisory issued for Kootenay Pass

Kootenay Pass Closures My Nelson Now Staff -
Drivers are being urged to take it slow and drive to conditions with a special weather warning in effect...

Snowier and colder weather ahead in the Kootenays

Weather Storrm Lennie -
This week’s weather marks the start of a cold and snowy winter in the Kootenays, according to Environment Canada. A...

Monitoring of Salmo River Continues Post-Fuel Spill

News Alex Martin -
The Province continues to assist with and oversee clean up efforts after a fuel spill in the South Salmo...

Fatal Crash Near Salmo Closes Kootenay Pass

News Alex Martin -
RCMP attended to a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near the bottom of Kootenay Pass at 8:20 pm...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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