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Rick Mercer, comedian, satirist and TV commentator will be headlining a series of events hosted by the Columbia Basin Trust in May in three Kootenay communities.

Rick Mercer headlining CBT symposia in May

Registration opens April 3 for Columbia Basin Trust events in Cranbrook, Trail and Golden

Rick Mercer, comedian, satirist and TV commentator will be headlining a series of events hosted by the Columbia Basin Trust in May in three Kootenay communities.
Bank impersonation is on the rise, and people should not be fooled if a caller knows the details of their banking information. Photo: Pexels

Blewett woman loses thousands after bank account hacked

Veronica Azuray wants her story to be a warning to vulnerable seniors

Bank impersonation is on the rise, and people should not be fooled if a caller knows the details of their banking information. Photo: Pexels
A new RDCK plan provides tools to expand from being personally prepared to developing an emergency plan with your neighbours. File photo

RDCK rolls out Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program

During a disaster, your neighbours will be your most reliable and immediate source of help

A new RDCK plan provides tools to expand from being personally prepared to developing an emergency plan with your neighbours. File photo
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo

RDCK roundup: Budget passed by board

All the news from the March 15 board meeting

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo
Percussionist Rod Thomas Squance and pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann perform at the Capitol Theatre on March 30. Photo: Submitted

Percussion and piano concert Thursday at the Capitol

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Percussiano3

Percussionist Rod Thomas Squance and pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann perform at the Capitol Theatre on March 30. Photo: Submitted
Construction is underway on a 120-unit seniors housing project at 611 Vernon St. in Nelson. All new buildings within the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards as of May 1. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

RDCK to require more stringent energy efficiency rules for new buildings

All new builds must meet B.C.’s Step 3 as of May 1

Construction is underway on a 120-unit seniors housing project at 611 Vernon St. in Nelson. All new buildings within the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards as of May 1. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Trumpeter swans at Taghum on the Kootenay River on March 23, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Trumpeter swans wintering on the Kootenay River in unprecedented numbers

The spectacle is expected to end soon when the swans head north for the summer

Trumpeter swans at Taghum on the Kootenay River on March 23, 2023. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The Kokanee Creek Nature Centre is one of the recipients in a program of provincial grants from the B.C. government. Shown here is the viewing platform at the salmon spawning viewing platform at the park. Photo Submitted

Provincial grants announced for environment and public safety in Nelson-Creston

Grants to 13 organizations amount to $354,200

The Kokanee Creek Nature Centre is one of the recipients in a program of provincial grants from the B.C. government. Shown here is the viewing platform at the salmon spawning viewing platform at the park. Photo Submitted
The Hume have won their second consecutive men’s rec hockey title. Top row, L-R: Rory Hanna, Brandon Costa, Ryan Blake, Shandy Mowery, Lucas Fortier, Conner Gabri, Eric Walker and Jared Doyle. Bottom: Kyle Boutette, Travis Hauck, Justin Niminiken, Brodie Nadeau, Pat Defoe, Matt Mint, Jason Allesio and Greg Zaitz. Absent: Russ Maclean, Mat Devito and Curtis Good. Photo: Submitted

The Hume captures 2nd straight men’s rec hockey title

Hume defeated Heritage Roofing 6-3 in the final

The Hume have won their second consecutive men’s rec hockey title. Top row, L-R: Rory Hanna, Brandon Costa, Ryan Blake, Shandy Mowery, Lucas Fortier, Conner Gabri, Eric Walker and Jared Doyle. Bottom: Kyle Boutette, Travis Hauck, Justin Niminiken, Brodie Nadeau, Pat Defoe, Matt Mint, Jason Allesio and Greg Zaitz. Absent: Russ Maclean, Mat Devito and Curtis Good. Photo: Submitted
Kootenay Lake is seen here from Pilot Bay. The Regional District of Central Kootenay has released its latest climate change plan. Photo: Kelsey Yates

RDCK climate plan puts rural focus on cutting greenhouse gases

The regional district wants to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050

Kootenay Lake is seen here from Pilot Bay. The Regional District of Central Kootenay has released its latest climate change plan. Photo: Kelsey Yates
Bonnington’s Paige Purcell (third from left) won alpine skiing gold in dual slalom team mixed event at the 2023 B.C. Winter Games. Photo: Submitted

Nelson-area athletes win six medals at B.C. Winter Games

The Games were held last weekend in the Vernon area

Bonnington’s Paige Purcell (third from left) won alpine skiing gold in dual slalom team mixed event at the 2023 B.C. Winter Games. Photo: Submitted
Christina Mavinic of Silverton carves across water in Summit Lake Ski Area’s annual Slush Cup. Photo: Mark Page

End-of-season party follows difficult year for Nakusp’s Summit Lake ski hill

Money continues to be tight for the non-profit run venue

Christina Mavinic of Silverton carves across water in Summit Lake Ski Area’s annual Slush Cup. Photo: Mark Page
Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP

UPDATE: Driver in hit and run near Playmor Junction turns himself in

The Castlegar man saw the photo of his truck on media coverage of the collision

Police are looking for witnesses and dash cam footage around the Playmor Junction on March 21. Photo courtesy Nelson RCMP
L-R: Dede Shave, Dixie Champ and Mathilde Klassen, residents of Lake View Village in Nelson, are questioning a recent rent increase at the facility. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Residents dispute rent increase at seniors housing facility in Nelson

Is the increase legal under B.C. tenancy law? It’s complicated

L-R: Dede Shave, Dixie Champ and Mathilde Klassen, residents of Lake View Village in Nelson, are questioning a recent rent increase at the facility. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
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U.S. man at-large, armed with hunting knife, arrested Friday in outskirts of Rossland

Trail RCMP confirm Levi Sweet was taken into custody Friday night after several hours being at-large

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April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett

PHOTOS: Castlegar woman sends update from the front lines of Ukraine

April Huggett has been back in Ukraine for five weeks

April Huggett with Peter, who is part of a medic/ambulance team in Konstantinivka, Ukraine. Photo: Submitted by April Huggett
Dr. Nicholas Sparrow, Nelson’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. Photo: Tyler Harper

HUGS AND SLUGS: More praise for Dr. Sparrow

Our new Citizen of the Year gets a hug

Dr. Nicholas Sparrow, Nelson’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. Photo: Tyler Harper
Kootenay Teen News is a newspaper written and produced by teens at the Nelson Public Library. Photo: Submitted

CHECK THIS OUT: Tales of a teen services librarian and young reporters

Melodie Rae Storey on the success of the Nelson library’s teen newspaper

Kootenay Teen News is a newspaper written and produced by teens at the Nelson Public Library. Photo: Submitted
Stayin’ Alive after 125 — Ryan and Dave Martin stand atop the landing in the Hume Hotel’s front lobby, on the day of the legendary venue’s 125th anniversary. The family bought the hotel 43 years ago, in the midst of major economic downturn in the city and nation. Despite the buyers remorse Dave says he felt back then, the Martin Hospitality Group has grown to include the Hume and properties including the Best Western Baker Street and Marzano. Photo: Darren Davidson

BUSINESS BUZZ: Valhalla sold, all online real estate arrives, and the finalists are…

Darren Davidson writes about everything local business

Stayin’ Alive after 125 — Ryan and Dave Martin stand atop the landing in the Hume Hotel’s front lobby, on the day of the legendary venue’s 125th anniversary. The family bought the hotel 43 years ago, in the midst of major economic downturn in the city and nation. Despite the buyers remorse Dave says he felt back then, the Martin Hospitality Group has grown to include the Hume and properties including the Best Western Baker Street and Marzano. Photo: Darren Davidson
Jennifer Lount-Taylor, front row second from left, presenting the endowment to Tina Choi, executive director of the Osprey Community Foundation, with Nelson Hospice staff and volunteers. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Hospice welcomes endowment support

Government funding only covers 20 per cent of Nelson Hospice’s annual operational budget

Jennifer Lount-Taylor, front row second from left, presenting the endowment to Tina Choi, executive director of the Osprey Community Foundation, with Nelson Hospice staff and volunteers. Photo: Submitted
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