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Documents reveal April wastewater spill into Kootenay River

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About 901,000 litres of municipal wastewater spilled into the Kootenay River from a City of Nelson wastewater force main in April. 

Fortis BC urges long weekend water safety around hydroelectric dams

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While long weekends often bring people closer to the water, they also bring them closer to the danger zones around FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams. 

Major sewage leak in Kootenay River poses minimal risk to human health

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A sewage leak south of Nelson reportedly saw millions of liters of sewage released into the Kootenay River over...

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Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.
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