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Cyclist in critical condition following Nelson crash

Cyclist in critical condition following Nelson crash

26-year-old seriously injured Tuesday at intersection of Stanley and Silica
Nelson’s power back on, forest fire contained

Nelson’s power back on, forest fire contained

Fire crews responded to the fire on Highway 3A
Forest fire closes Highway 3A west of Nelson

Forest fire closes Highway 3A west of Nelson

Highway 3A 15 km west of Nelson at Beasley Bluff is closed at this hour because or a forest fire.
Over 50 drivers ticketed for using cellphones

Over 50 drivers ticketed for using cellphones

RCMP and Nelson Police were on the hunt Tuesday
Police, firefighters prevent two potential wildfires

Police, firefighters prevent two potential wildfires

RCMP and Nelson Fire and Rescue each responded to potential wildfire incidents Tuesday
Nelson firefighter in 150 Mile House: ‘This is serious. This is real’

Nelson firefighter in 150 Mile House: ‘This is serious. This is real’

Dunavan Morris-Janzen learns some life lessons in his first wildfire experience
13 new fires in Kootenays

13 new fires in Kootenays

A total of 32 fires are active in the Southeast Fire Centre as of Monday afternoon
Nelson ponders new drinking water sources, updates water plan

Nelson ponders new drinking water sources, updates water plan

Nelson’s 2006 Water Master Plan warned that the city needs an additional drinking water supply.
Open houses to guide Kootenay Lake shoreline development

Open houses to guide Kootenay Lake shoreline development

August 8 at the North Shore Hall — your chance to have your say on the future of the lake
BC Transit extends West Kootenay bus service

BC Transit extends West Kootenay bus service

Starting August 1, bus riders will benefit from extended service on several routes