Tag: Kootenays

Devastated by wildfires? Here’s how forests are really responding – interview

Community Andrea Daignault -
A discussion on pyro diversity and the positive aftermath of wildfires for nature with Nelson environmental writer Anna Dulisse.

Bramble could be the perfect addition to your family

Community Andrea Daignault -
This weeks Summit Radio pet of the week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay is Bramble!

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 – Nelson Run Club Cottonwood Countdown

Community Andrea Daignault -
Stephen Harris of the Nelson Running Club talks to Wayne Kelly all about the Cottonwood Countdown Nelson Backyard Ultra.

Husky looking for new fuurever friend

Community Andrea Daignault -
This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week is Alina!

Bear safety tips with WildSafeBC

Community Andrea Daignault -
Bear safety and awareness is important to know during this active time of year for wildlife. Listen for tips and tricks!

Marshall – a ball of energy looking for furrever home

Community Andrea Daignault -
Marshall is this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA in Castlegar!

Interview – celebrating National Tree Day

Community Andrea Daignault -
Summit Radio Afternoon Host Andrea interviews Erich Meyer, a member of the Creston Valley Climate Action Society and creator of the Tree-Mendous Tree Contest. Listen to the full interview and view the 2025 submissions for the contest here!

Interview with Eric Gonzales, a budding filmmaker from Trail

Community Andrea Daignault -
Summit Radio morning host Wayne talks with Eric Gonzales, who started making promotional videos locally in Trail as a student at JL Crowe.

Interview – Cops for Kids cyclists ride through the Kootenays

Community Andrea Daignault -
Afternoons with Andrea on Kootenay's Summit Radio interviews Castlegar RCMP officer Ron George and Nelson representative BC Sherriff Rob Crowder, both riders, about the 2025 ride.

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!

Interview – Kootenay’s Alli Schroder to join Women’s Pro Baseball League

Community Andrea Daignault -
Alli Shroder joins Summit radio's morning host Wayne Kelly to discuss the recent deal she signed with the inaugural Professional Women's Baseball league starting in 2026.

Body of missing Nelson woman found near Cottonwood Creek

News Jensen Shields -
After nearly three months since being reported missing, the body of Heather Gunderson was found near Nelson. Nelson Police say...

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

Economy
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

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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