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A former woodlands manager with Meadow Creek Cedar is worried taxpayers could be on the hook to reforest the company’s old cutblocks.

The decline in building permits being issued by the City of Nelson is “cause for concern,” says Mayor John Dooley.

With warm temperatures, exploding blossoms and live music, a stroll down Baker Street this week is a treat for the senses.

Sustainability and student needs were the focus of the Kootenay Lake school district budget passed last Tuesday.

Neighbours watched from the beach as a Nelson area home was engulfed in flames Monday evening.

The Kootenay Pass will be resurfaced this year from the summit to the east chain-up, the Ministry of Transportation has announced.

Revenue from Meadow Creek Cedar is being used to prop up its owner’s Surrey blueberry farm, which has filed for creditor protection.

The Nelson Italian Canadian Society marked the start of its fifth decade Saturday with a gala banquet at the Eagles Hall.

A flour cup from the Harrop and District Co-operative Association made by Medalta Pottery drew 14 bids and sold for $244.50 US last week.

Fire destroyed the roof of a local home Thursday, but no one was hurt, thanks to a quick response by local firefireghters.