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Snowfall alert issued for West Kootenay

Snowfall alert issued for West Kootenay

Environment Canada says the region will receive up to 20 cm Saturday
City cleans up Government Road homeless camp

City cleans up Government Road homeless camp

Fire department, police, city crews, and street outreach workers were involved
3 firefighters accused of assaulting homeless man in Trail

3 firefighters accused of assaulting homeless man in Trail

One of the men, Gregory Ferraby, is also charged with uttering threats in another incident
Contract awarded for demolition of South Slocan schoolhouse

Contract awarded for demolition of South Slocan schoolhouse

The district has opted to tear the building down instead of repair it
Premier Eby apologizes for ‘screwing up’ Doukhobor apology

Premier Eby apologizes for ‘screwing up’ Doukhobor apology

B.C. government first gave less than a day’s notice, then cancelled the apology event
Volunteers needed to help clean up the Pend d’Oreille on Saturday

Volunteers needed to help clean up the Pend d’Oreille on Saturday

Helpers are asked to meet at Scrap King at 9 a.m.
RDCK aims for faster training of volunteer firefighters

RDCK aims for faster training of volunteer firefighters

A new recruitment program will cut down on the time it takes to prep for active duty
Proposed solar farm in East Kootenay raises concerns

Proposed solar farm in East Kootenay raises concerns

Salmo Hotel will re-open, repairs could begin next year

Salmo Hotel will re-open, repairs could begin next year

A fire tore through the building’s roof in September
Unanswered questions remain for new B.C. housing density rules: Nelson mayor

Unanswered questions remain for new B.C. housing density rules: Nelson mayor

The new law would overrides cities’ control over zoning to create more housing