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Morning Mountain granted $62,700 from Trans Canada Trail

The majority of the funds will go towards building 4.5 km of a new trail from the nine km mark on Giveout Creek forest service road.

Aug 20, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Izushi Society winding down, Cottonwood Falls Park in question

The future of Cottonwood Falls Park will be part of a city council priority-setting session in the fall.

Aug 20, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Province bans fishing on Kootenay rivers and streams

Low flows and high temperatures are causing fish a lot of stress, say authorities.

Aug 18, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Lightning sparks 88 new wildfires in Southeast Fire Centre

While fire crews battle human-caused blaze near Rock Creek, lightning-caused fires continue to be detected.

Aug 18, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

Students take note: you can vote today

Voters can cast ballots any time in the upcoming federal election, without waiting for election day or the advance poll.

Aug 18, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Nelson citizens rally against ending door-to-door mail (with video)

NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, MP peter Julian, and Nelson mayor Deb Kozak were among the rally's speakers.

Aug 18, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Libertarian Party candidate will run in Kootenay Columbia

Christina Yahn of Nelson is the riding's fifth candidate.

Aug 17, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

First phase of Crescent Valley Beach parking lot completed

Site work including painting of lines, creating pathways, and parking curbs will continue through August.

Aug 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Lightning sparks 46 new wildfires in Southeast Fire Centre

While fire crews battle the human-caused blaze near Rock Creek, crews attack dozens of new lightning-caused fires in southern BC.

Aug 15, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Sherpas Cinema shoots skaters in Nelson for BC Transit

Lakeside walkers may have noticed a change in the traffic pattern Wednesday evening as skateboarders caught a bus over and over again.

Aug 14, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >