Tag: Nelson Fire Department

Small fire, stolen goods lead to double arrest in Nelson Saturday

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Nelson police arrested two men Saturday in the Front and Poplar streets area after responding to a small fire near a power pole and a nearby shoplifting incident.

Nelson Fire & Rescue Service extinguishes brush fire on CPR land

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Nelson Fire and Rescue Service successfully extinguished a 120-metre by 30-metre brush fire behind the City of Nelson’s Public...

Out with the old, in with the new: Nelson Fire Rescue gets new truck

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Nelson Fire Rescue Service is rolling in style with the addition of a brand new pumper truck to its...

As wildfire season approaches, Nelson residents are urged to prepare

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To ensure community members have the opportunity to prepare for wildfire, the Nelson and Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee...

Burning period approved for Nelson residents

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Nelson Fire and Rescue has approved a burn period in an effort to encourage residents to reduce the amount...

Nelson firefighter recognized for 20 years of service

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A Nelson firefighter has been awarded with a 20-year medal by city council in recognition of his long and...

UPDATED: Nelson’s Art of Brewing damaged in fire

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Nelson's fire department is investigating a Saturday morning blaze that damaged the Art of Brewing in the Front Street...

Smoke odour in Nelson is no cause for alarm

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The smell of smoke across Nelson has been coming from a private property near Cottonwood Lake.  According to a media...

Four schools receive funds for food from Nelson firefighters

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Thirteen hundred dollars will be divided between four schools in School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) thanks to the Nelson...

Procession in Nelson honors fallen police officer

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A Canadian flag was hung at the overpass of Highway 6 in Nelson this afternoon as residents gathered to...

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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.

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