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City of Nelson announces wildfire mitigation project in Rosemont

City of Nelson announces wildfire mitigation project in Rosemont

The work will take place near Silver King Campus
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UPDATE: Water quality advisory rescinded for South Slocan

UPDATE: Water quality advisory rescinded for South Slocan

Spring turbidity is the reason for the advisory
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Young man dies in tragic incident at ski resort near Rossland

Young man dies in tragic incident at ski resort near Rossland

A young man died at RED Mountain Resort in Rossland over the weekend
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Hendryx Street corridor to be excavated for water main before park construction

Hendryx Street corridor to be excavated for water main before park construction

The right-of-way is considered too steep to be developed into a continuation of Hendryx Street
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Gaze up at the Kootenay skies on Thursday night for a stunning lunar eclipse

Gaze up at the Kootenay skies on Thursday night for a stunning lunar eclipse

The Full Worm Moon will slide into the Earth's shadow next week, producing a spectacular total lunar eclipse
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Ladybird shelter at Nelson pier remains empty

Ladybird shelter at Nelson pier remains empty

The city cites ongoing temperature control and engineering issues as the reason for the delay
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West Kootenay, set your clocks: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday

West Kootenay, set your clocks: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. local time
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Nakusp ski club lead pleased with community feedback for trail expansion

Nakusp ski club lead pleased with community feedback for trail expansion

Poor snowfall and fewer trail users an ongoing challenge for Arrow Lakes Cross Country Ski Club, but interim president so far happy with public response to proposed 4.6-kilometre addition
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'I relate to them': Sinixt elder honour Nakusp caribou ahead of penning season

'I relate to them': Sinixt elder honour Nakusp caribou ahead of penning season

Officially collaborating with the Colville Confederated Tribes, the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society looks to double its pen size and support all 12 known female caribou this year
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B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

There likely won't be any reliable warning signs prior to the next megaquake, he says
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