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Nelson Hydro to cut trees at Trafalgar Middle School, citing safety

Nelson Hydro to cut trees at Trafalgar Middle School, citing safety

Nelson Hydro will fund replanting elsewhere on the school grounds
UPDATE: Wildfire near Syringa Park now 12 hectares

UPDATE: Wildfire near Syringa Park now 12 hectares

Two other fires that started after a July 2 thunderstorm are no longer considered out of control
Interior Health issues drug alert for Nelson

Interior Health issues drug alert for Nelson

The drug is being sold as down, dope or fentanyl
Trail, Castlegar and Nelson police seize 24 firearms in Warfield raid

Trail, Castlegar and Nelson police seize 24 firearms in Warfield raid

Update from Sgt. Mike Wicentowich regarding June 26 search warrant
Rumble on the river: Raccoon versus sturgeon in Trail

Rumble on the river: Raccoon versus sturgeon in Trail

“Never a dull moment out there!" says Jessica ...
Rural Community Immigration Pilot announces West Kootenay priority sectors

Rural Community Immigration Pilot announces West Kootenay priority sectors

Employers encouraged to apply for designation to recommend candidates
Creston Chamber urges Nelson council to reverse farmers market move

Creston Chamber urges Nelson council to reverse farmers market move

Letter cites losses for Creston farmers, decreasing food access
Prosecutor association says Kootenays need more staff

Prosecutor association says Kootenays need more staff

The B.C. Crown Counsel Association wants 4 more prosecutors hired for Nelson and Cranbrook
Kootenay MP Jim Gouk: 'A life well lived'

Kootenay MP Jim Gouk: 'A life well lived'

Jim Gouk died on May 27, 2025
Five arrested in Warfield as RCMP execute high-risk search warrant

Five arrested in Warfield as RCMP execute high-risk search warrant

Investigation ongoing with several charges under consideration: RCMP