Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre spokesman Bill Macpherson has confirmed the evacuation order for the geographic area surrounding the truck tanker spill in Lemon Creek Friday has been reduced. “The north and south evacuation order boundaries remain unchanged,” Macpherson said in a statement released this morning to the media. “Residents living further […]

From the EOC at 3 p.m.: Analysis of numerous air, water and soil samples by agencies working collectively on the impacts of the Lemon Creek fuel spill have determined that the evacuation order issued yesterday can be lifted and Highway 6 reopened, effective immediately. Nearly 600 residents who have been out of their homes ...

Taking place August 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

Interior Health has announced the latest round of closures of the Victorian Community Health Centre Emergency Department due to limited physician/staffing availability. The closure begins Saturday (July 27) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other non operating times include: *   5 p.m. Monday, July 29 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 *   5 p.m. Tuesday, […]

A string of houses were evacuated after a back hoe operator struck a gas line in the 400 Block of Howe Street in Uphill Friday morning. Nelson Fire Rescue received the call at 9:13 a.m. of a report a residential gas line was dug up by a back hoe. The resulting accident allowed gas to […]

Castlegar Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3400 block of 8th Avenue shortly after 7 a.m. Friday. "The owners of the residence were home at the time of the fire and noticed the smoke," said fire chief Gerry Rempel. "One of the occupants extinguished the fire prior to CFD arrival. "Smoke was ventilated from...

Eighteen-year-old Castlegar resident Travis Hurlbert died Wednesday evening after a motor vehicle accident in Edmonton, Alberta. A 27-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the accident. Derrick O'Connor has been charged with criminal hit and run causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing...

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Heading into the fifth week of a lockout, the business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 213 says skilled workers are leaving FortisBC over the labour dispute, which looks a long way from over. “I have no idea how long it’s going to go,” IBEW Local 213 […]

Wear comfortable walking shoes - you will be doing some wandering through the field to visit the various booths and events. Bring the whole family - there will be lots of activities and events for all ages. But leave the dog at home please - it will not be allowed on site. Plan to spend the day! Events start at 10:30 am and...

A wildfire roughly four-and-a-half kilometres west of Winlaw on Perry Ridge is mobilizing fire planes out of the West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar, according to a Southeast Fire Centre spokesman. "There are no roads up there, so we're working it with the air tankers and hoping to get some crews up there in the...