Tag: Slocan Valley Wildfires

Kootenay 2024 wildfire season significantly worse than in 2023

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It wasn’t a record-breaker, but 2024 was still a significant year for wildfires in B.C. Final figures from the B.C....

Don’t want to leave during an evacuation order? Here’s what to know

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With over 1,300 properties in the West and Central Kootenay region issued evacuation orders, several residents have asked the...

Evacuation Order issued for properties north of Slocan Lake Golf Club

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Order for 16 properties on the east side of...

Several out of control wildfires ignited in the Kootenays

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Dry lightning has caused several fires in the Central and West Kootenay area, many of which remain out of...

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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.

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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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