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Geissler takes helm as Nelson Hydro general manager

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
After nearly a decade away, Dan Geissler has returned to Nelson Hydro — this time as its general manager.

Hiring challenges continue for City of Nelson

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson continues to navigate an significant wave of staff turnover as retirements, parental leaves and recruitment challenges reshape several departments.

Nelson Council adopts new Nelson Hydro pest plan with reduced chemical use

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson has adopted a new policy guiding how vegetation is managed around electrical infrastructure, formally shifting Nelson Hydro toward a mostly non-chemical approach.

Nelson Hydro says little room to reduce rural rate hike

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a nearly 16 per cent rate hike next year that the utility says it has little power to prevent.

Rural Nelson Hydro customers face steep 2026 rate hike

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a rate increase of at least 15 per cent in the new year.

Mill Street Substation upgrades cause Tuesday power outage

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Nelson Hydro says the Tuesday, July 9th, power outage was the result of upgrades currently underway at the Mill...

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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.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.
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