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RDCK rules out fire protection service for Whitewater Ski Resort

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay will not extend fire protection services to Whitewater Ski Resort after a staff analysis found response times and staffing limitations made coverage unworkable.

Above-normal snowpack brings mixed avalanche risk in West Kootenay

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The West Kootenay snowpack is sitting well above normal levels for this time of year, but rapid temperature swings and repeated rain events are keeping avalanche forecasters cautious. 

Whitewater Ski Resort delays opening day

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Local skiers and boarders eager for their first turns of the season will have to hold tight, as Whitewater Ski Resort pushes back its opening by a week due to low snowpack. 

Whitewater eyes funding to pave access road

Tourism Storrm Lennie -
Whitewater Ski Resort is asking the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to back its bid to pave a six-kilometre stretch of the Whitewater Access Road.

Coldsmoke brings the powder

Community Kate Brown -
Whitewater’s annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest brough the snow this weekend, with over 30 cm dropping down and plenty of...

Whitewater Community Day returns

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
Local skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to take advantage of discounted lift tickets at Whitewater this Friday to support...

Kootenay riders shine at Whitewater’s SMITH Jr Freeride Open

Sports My Nelson Now Staff -
Whitewater Ski Resort hosted the 13th annual SMITH JR Freeride Open over the weekend, where several Kootenay riders shone...

SMITH Jr. Freeride Open kicks off Friday at Whitewater

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Starting this week junior skiers and riders from across B.C., Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest will gather at Whitewater...

Ski and snowboard season kicks off in the Kootenays

Sports Storrm Lennie -
Local ski resorts are gearing up for an “epic” 2024 ski and snowboard season, with opening weekend just around...

Whitewater ranked among top “hidden gem” ski resorts in Canada

Tourism Kate Brown -
A website has determined Nelson’s local ski hill as one of Canada’s best “top secret resorts”. Jackpot City ranked Whitewater Ski...

Whitewater Ski Resort announces 60-acre expansion

Sports Storrm Lennie -
Skiers and snowboarders at Whitewater Ski Resort will have access to an extra 60 acres of inbound terrain this...

Whitewater makes a Splash to close out the season

News Kate Brown -
The weekend's season finale up at Whitewater Ski Resort didn't disappoint, as crowds flooded the hill for one last...

UPDATED: Whitewater Ski Resort delays opening by a week

News Storrm Lennie -
Ski and snowboard season was set to resume at Whitewater this week, with a tentative start date of Friday....

Whitewater offers accommodation for anyone affected by wildfires

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Whitewater Ski Resort announced on Monday that they are offering accommodation at the new Hummingbird Lodge and Campground for...

Snowboarders teens rescued near Whitewater

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Two 16 year old snowboarders are safe and sound after being rescued near White Water Ski resort on Monday. Nelson...

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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.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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