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Chamber backs effort to entice WestJet to West Kootenay

Chamber backs effort to entice WestJet to West Kootenay

Tourism-based companies like Baldface and Whitewater often struggle with the unreliability of air transportation
Niagara tightrope walker promoted Slocan mines

Niagara tightrope walker promoted Slocan mines

This month, stuntman Nik Wallenda crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope. One person who would have known the feeling was the Great Farini.
Busy start to summer for Nelson police officers

Busy start to summer for Nelson police officers

The Nelson Police Department had a busy five-day stretch ending Sunday, handling more than 90 calls.
Nelson church eyes Savoy Lanes

Nelson church eyes Savoy Lanes

Kootenay Christian Fellowship has placed its Stanley Street church on the market and made an offer on the Savoy Lanes building.
UPDATED: Police identify man recovered from Goose Creek

UPDATED: Police identify man recovered from Goose Creek

Nelson RCMP have identified the man who drowned at Goose Creek on Saturday night as Edward Posnikoff, 72, of Crescent Valley.
Slide compromises Kaslo water supply

Slide compromises Kaslo water supply

Kaslo is on strict water conservation measures following a mudslide on Kemp Creek.
UPDATED: Heavy rain prompts evacuations

UPDATED: Heavy rain prompts evacuations

Intense rain and already-high water levels in local creeks and rivers are threatening a number of homes in West Kootenay.
RDCK to premier: help!

RDCK to premier: help!

As the Kootenay River continues to rise, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is asking the premier to intervene.
Keenleyside Dam discharge levels increase

Keenleyside Dam discharge levels increase

Flow through the dam is expected to reach 165,000 cubic feet per second
Nelson council tightening up sandwich board policy

Nelson council tightening up sandwich board policy

Nelson city council is taking steps towards dealing with the large number of sandwich boards that line Baker Street.