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Kootenay-Columbia MP reflects on 2017

Kootenay-Columbia MP reflects on 2017

Wayne Stetski opens up about serving regional constituents both locally and in Ottawa.
New law will worsen rental shortage in Nelson, landlords say

New law will worsen rental shortage in Nelson, landlords say

A local landlord group is asking Nelson council for written support
Crown appeals stay of charges in Lemon Creek case

Crown appeals stay of charges in Lemon Creek case

Charges were stayed against Executive Flight Centre, but the trial continues against two others
67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

These notices have been sent out to homes with an above-average increase in their 2018 assessment
Sinixt ask for Indigenous names on signs

Sinixt ask for Indigenous names on signs

Shelly Boyd said she visited city council to open a dialogue
Nelson council backs mural festival

Nelson council backs mural festival

‘It will be like Europe: beautiful old stone main street with hidden gems in the back alleys’
Nelson CARES, Street Outreach given CBT grants

Nelson CARES, Street Outreach given CBT grants

Sixteen organizations throughout the Basin are splitting $1 million
Outfitter, MLA react to grizzly hunt ban

Outfitter, MLA react to grizzly hunt ban

Decision to stop the hunt based on emotion, not science, say critics.
55 flights cancelled at West Kootenay Regional Airport in eight days

55 flights cancelled at West Kootenay Regional Airport in eight days

Gerry Rempel, the airport manager, said a low cloud ceiling was behind the cancelled flights.
Lenora Trenaman re-elected as SD8 chair

Lenora Trenaman re-elected as SD8 chair

Trenaman has served in the role since 2014