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Nelson council to ponder rules on recreational cannabis sales tonight

Nelson council to ponder rules on recreational cannabis sales tonight

Management staff will present recommendations on number of outlets and distance between them
Flood threat increases at Nelson’s waterfront

Flood threat increases at Nelson’s waterfront

Peak expected between May 30 and June 1
MP Cannings’ long-awaited wood-use bill passes in House vote

MP Cannings’ long-awaited wood-use bill passes in House vote

The private member’s bill is his first to pass the House, a rare feat for rookie MPs in opposition
Canada, U.S. to begin Columbia River Treaty negotiations on May 29

Canada, U.S. to begin Columbia River Treaty negotiations on May 29

B.C. MLA Katrine Conroy will represent the province in the talks
Former Nelson police chief dies in ATV accident

Former Nelson police chief dies in ATV accident

Dan Maluta retired from the Nelson Police Department in 2011
Slocan Valley added to communities on flooding evac alert

Slocan Valley added to communities on flooding evac alert

Kootenay Lake is expected to reach flooding level in Nelson by Friday
Police searching for Nelson man

Police searching for Nelson man

Brent Mickelson hasn’t been heard from since February
Redfish Elementary ready to celebrate outdoor classroom

Redfish Elementary ready to celebrate outdoor classroom

Timber structure officially introduced on June 8
Flood warning for Slocan River; some residents on evacuation alert

Flood warning for Slocan River; some residents on evacuation alert

RDCK says locals should be prepared to evacuate should river threaten to flood
UPDATED: Hwy 3 west of Creston remains closed due to mudslide

UPDATED: Hwy 3 west of Creston remains closed due to mudslide

A detour is available on the Kootenay Lake Ferry, but commuters could see wait times