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Kootenay Lake ferries could be shut down by strike Thursday

Kootenay Lake ferries could be shut down by strike Thursday

It's the second strike notice issued as labour talks continue
UPDATE: Man arrested for brandishing knife in downtown Nelson

UPDATE: Man arrested for brandishing knife in downtown Nelson

Jordan Patrick Clark is charged with four assault charges, resisting arrest and mischief
Nelson council considers fish habitat enhancement in Cottonwood Creek

Nelson council considers fish habitat enhancement in Cottonwood Creek

Project envisions kokanee spawning near the mouth of the creek
Mining company perseveres through delays, wildfires at West Kootenay site

Mining company perseveres through delays, wildfires at West Kootenay site

Taranis Resources has been attempting an exploratory project at Trout Lake for years
Water restrictions in place for South Slocan

Water restrictions in place for South Slocan

The measures are needed to help refill the reservoir
Alternative approval process initiated for Castlegar airport project

Alternative approval process initiated for Castlegar airport project

Loan needed for West Kootenay Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation and Taxiway Extension project
Nelson firefighters to train for wildfire response with prescribed burn

Nelson firefighters to train for wildfire response with prescribed burn

Nelson's fire department is planning to conduct wildfire training using a small prescribed burn near Svoboda Road this month. Nelson Fire and Rescue announced Oct.
Nelson CARES announces new interim executive directors

Nelson CARES announces new interim executive directors

Former executive director Jac Nobiss has left the non-profit housing organization
Selkirk College to consider cuts following new international student cap

Selkirk College to consider cuts following new international student cap

The college's president says a federally mandated reduction to international student enrolment in 2025 will impact Selkirk's programming
No sailings for Needles Ferry due to job action

No sailings for Needles Ferry due to job action

The Columbia Ferry is operational