Tag: Shambhala Music Festival

Kayla Boisvert grateful to searchers after being found safe

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Kayla Boisvert is thanking B.C. paramedics, hospital staff, search-and-rescue crews and community members who helped during the search after she went missing near the Shambhala Music Festival.

Shambhala enforcement nets dozens of impaired drivers

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Despite having fewer enforcement resources this year, B.C. Highway Patrol still removed over 50 suspected impaired drivers from the road during this year's Shambhala Music Festival. 

UPDATED: Missing Shambhala attendee Kayla Boisvert located safe

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Missing 28-year-old Kayla Boisvert has been located safe. 

Salmo RCMP looking for woman last seen at Shambhala Music Festival

Missing Person My Nelson Now Staff -
Salmo RCMP are seeking the public's help locating a woman who was last seen at the Shambhala Music Festival. 

B.C. Highway Patrol ramps up Shambhala enforcement

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The B.C. Highway Patrol has increased enforcement across the Kootenays as thousands of people begin arriving for this weekend's Shambhala Music Festival.

Kootenay events get funding boost

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The BC Government is providing support for three local events this year, including Shambhala Music Festival. 

B.C. Highway Patrol launches zero-tolerance crackdown ahead of Shambhala

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. Highway Patrol has boosted its presence in the region this week for what it calls “influx week,” ahead of the 26th annual Shambhala Music Festival. 

Province fined for traffic enforcement violations during 2024 Shambhala

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WorkSafeBC has fined the provincial government $783,068.26 over traffic enforcement violations during the 2024 Shambhala Music Festival, south of...

BC Highway Patrol Amping Up Enforcement for Shambhala Music Festival

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As more than 20,000 people begin to flock to the Salmo River Ranch for the 25th annual Shambhala Music...

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