Hit-and-run call leads NPD to charging driver with careless driving
Nelson Police charged a man with careless driving after a vehicle was damaged in the 1000 Block of Front Street early Saturday morning. The incident unfolded when NPD dispatch received a call of a hit-and-run on Front Street. The person calling gave police a description of the vehicle that was later reported leaving Nelson,...
New Kootenay Columbia Riding — 'A challenge at 64,000 square kilometres'
It’s been two years since the Federal Elections Boundaries Commission decided to move Nelson into the Kootenay Columbia riding and the effects are soon to be seen. Previously, Nelson was included in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding alongside Trail and Castlegar. Nelsonites and other communities in this riding voted...
Smoke from wildfires south of the border once again tosses blanket over province
The BC Wildfire Service said majority of the thick smoke blanketing many areas of southern B.C., is drifting northward from large wildfires in the United States. "The smoke arrived in British Columbia yesterday (Saturday) evening due to strong southerly winds," the media release said. "A temperature inversion trapped the...
Anglers, wildlife experts have fingers crossed record summer temperatures don't slow Redfish return to spawning grounds
With this summer set to be one of the warmest on record, concerns about the numbers of Redfish set to return to spawning grounds in the West Arm of Kootenay Lake have anglers and wildlife experts worried. It’s not news for anyone that lives in the Kootenays that this summer has felt just a bit warmer than previous years. As...
Wildfire smoke from south of the border continues to blanket West Kootenay/Boundary; advisory remains in place
The Southeast Fire Centre said the smoke that filling valleys in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions is coming from Washington, Idaho and the Okanagan. The thick smoke has prompted Environment Canada, in conjuction with Interior Health, to issue a smoke advisory Boundary and Kootenay regions. The adivsory was updated at ...
Province sets up resilience centre for Rock Creek and Oliver
While visiting wildfire-impacted communities, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, Naomi Yamamoto announced today that a resilience centre for British Columbians impacted by wildfires in Rock Creek and Oliver will be set up to provide programs of support. “We know this is a difficult and uncertain time for many...
Paulson Pass closed due to fire; Rock Creek residents return home; Stickpin fire burns on
Update: Both lanes of the Paulson pass were opened late Tuesday night. Updated: The Paulson Pass is expected to be opened single lane around 11 p.m. tonight Original: A fire on the Paulson Pass east of Christina Lake has caused Hwy 3 to be closed from Christina Lake to the junction with Hwy 3B at Nancy Greene Lake, Aug. 18....
Red Cross helps out with Rock Creek fires
The Canadian Red Cross joins others across British Columbia today, expressing sadness over the loss of homes and property in Rock Creek and Oliver. Fires dealt a difficult blow to many B.C. families over the past few days, destroying more than 30 homes. “Most of us can hardly imagine losing our home to a wildfire,” said...
New bridge a no-go; projected costs exceed $15-mill mark
The lengthy road to a new bridge in Trail has been made even longer after council voted to reject all the submitted tenders at Monday’s council meeting. The proposed pipe-pedestrian bridge was intended to be a $10 million project, but the newly-received tender shows the final cost to be in excess of $15.7 million. Council...
A Fresh Look at Peacekeeping Starts in the West Kootenay
Selkirk College is helping broaden the scope of peacekeeping by offering a unique program to equip individuals with the proper background to make positive changes in conflicted regions around the world. Starting in January, Selkirk College will offer the one-semester Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping Program. The first of its...
