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Charles Jeanes launches Nelson council run

Charles Jeanes launches Nelson council run

Second non-incumbent declares candidacy for November's municipal election.
West Kootenay Traffic Service seized drugs and vehicles

West Kootenay Traffic Service seized drugs and vehicles

WKTS found excessive speeding was a disturbing factor last week. Most vehicles seized were traveling to and from Shambhala Music Festival.
Obsidian sets sail on Kootenay Lake

Obsidian sets sail on Kootenay Lake

Gary Ramsbottom has completed repairs on the pirate ship's main masts.
Old Nelson maple set to be chopped

Old Nelson maple set to be chopped

The life of an old maple tree is about to end but its wood may find a new life at the hands of an artisan.
UPDATED: Slocan Park evacuation alert rescinded and campfire ban lifted

UPDATED: Slocan Park evacuation alert rescinded and campfire ban lifted

A wildfire that has been burning for more than a week on a ridge above Slocan Park is now 80 per cent contained.
MS ride saddles 222 km in two days for West Kootenay Glacier Challenge

MS ride saddles 222 km in two days for West Kootenay Glacier Challenge

Eighty-two cyclists and eight teams will ride south 105 km south the first day through the scenic Slocan Valley to Nelson.
UPDATED: Nelson Sports Museum robbed

UPDATED: Nelson Sports Museum robbed

Two 1950s baseball jerseys and a 1960s Notre Dame bomber jacket have been stolen from the Nelson Sports Museum.
Celebration to go ahead without Kootenay Lake teachers

Celebration to go ahead without Kootenay Lake teachers

The Kootenay Lake school district is hosting an opening celebration on August 20 with its partner groups — but teachers won’t be there.
Kootenay landmarks vie for BC’s Best Building

Kootenay landmarks vie for BC’s Best Building

Ten West Kootenay/Boundary buildings are in the running in the Architecture Foundation of BC’s 100 Best Buildings contest.
Slocan Park fire 20% contained

Slocan Park fire 20% contained

Fire officials say a wildfire on a ridge above Slocan Park is now 20 per cent contained as crews plan to continue controlled burns today.