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Slocan Valley and Nakusp: Only one mayoral race contested

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Only one of four Slocan Valley communities will have a contested mayoral race this fall, with three incumbent mayors set to be acclaimed.

New Denver receives provincial organics funding

Village of New Denver My Nelson Now Staff -
The Village of New Denver is receiving provincial funding to expand its community composting program.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime My Nelson Now Staff -
A woman whom police believe to be connected to a break-in this week was picked up in Nakusp.

Kootenay communities will be better equipped to defend against climate change

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
People in the Kootenays will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments to...

RDCK opens resiliency centres for residents returning home after evacuation

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is opening three resiliency centres to support residents returning home after an evacuation...

Evacuation Alert rescinded for the Village of Silverton and surrounding area of Electoral Area H

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for 185 properties in the Village of Silverton, 17 properties...

Evacuation Order downgraded for Village of Silverton and more

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Silverton residents will be able to return to their homes as the evacuation order was downgraded to an alert...

UPDATED: Evacuation Order expanded due to the Aylwin Creek wildfire to include the Village of Silverton

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
July 27, 2024 update: Interior Health (IH) is responding to the potential for fire-related impacts to health facilities and clients...

Something in the water in Silverton

News Justin Baumgardner -
The Village of Silverton says it’s taking action to ensure residents have safe water after a recent review of...

2 in race to fill vacant Silverton council seat

News Greg Nesteroff -
Silverton residents will have two candidates to pick from in an upcoming by-election for village council. Brian Mills and...

Silverton perplexed over 2021 census figure

News Greg Nesteroff -
The mayor of Silverton says he can't understand the 2021 census results for his village, which showed a decline...

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