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Illegal dumping a problem in Slocan

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the Slocan transfer station is experiencing chronic illegal dumping.
Council green lights Baker Street condos

Council green lights Baker Street condos

Ten upscale condos planned for the space above the Royal Bar and Grill are headed to market, as 330 Baker Street undergoes a transformation from low-income housing to loft-style apartments.
Tree trimming upsets homeowner

Tree trimming upsets homeowner

A Front Street resident is unhappy with how Nelson Hydro trimmed five trees on her property around a power line last week.
Dog troubles plague rail trail

Dog troubles plague rail trail

Dog problems in the Slocan Valley extend to the rail trail that runs through it, according to both the volunteer group that manages the corridor and at least one frequent user.
The Clean Team

The Clean Team

Grade 6 Trafalgar Middle School students took part in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on Tuesday afternoon, collecting dozens of bags of garbage along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake.
Meteorite fell between Creston and Yahk, witness says

Meteorite fell between Creston and Yahk, witness says

A meteor spotted from Nelson probably didn't end up on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake as first thought.

Shoebox campaign started for Slave Lake

Kootenay Christian Fellowship is collecting donations to bring comfort to more than 1,000 children left homeless by wildfires in the Slave Lake area of Alberta.

Renew 911 fire contract for one year, RDCK staff suggest

Regional District of Central Kootenay staff are recommending a contract for 911 fire dispatch be extended by one year, but want to look at ways of saving money first.
Formal complaint against Meadow Creek Cedar likely

Formal complaint against Meadow Creek Cedar likely

A group of Lardeau Valley residents is expected to file a complaint against Meadow Creek Cedar with the B.C. Forest Practices Board.
Meteorite may have landed along Kootenay Lake

Meteorite may have landed along Kootenay Lake

A meteorite that flew over the Kootenays on Saturday morning was seen in Nelson and caught on video by a camera on the roof of the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.