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2013’s top stories No. 5: High water havoc

2013’s top stories No. 5: High water havoc

For the second straight year, high water in June wreaked havoc in West Kootenay.
2013’s top stories No. 1: Fallout from a fuel spill

2013’s top stories No. 1: Fallout from a fuel spill

The stage for the year’s biggest news story was set when a modest-size forest fire broke out on Perry Ridge.
2013’s top stories No. 8: Community rallies for Pat Henman

2013’s top stories No. 8: Community rallies for Pat Henman

Nelson’s arts community came together after well-known resident Pat Henman and her daughter Maia Vezina were critically injured in a crash.
2013’s top stories No. 4: Pool problems

2013’s top stories No. 4: Pool problems

No sooner did the recreation commission ask for a structural assessment on Nelson‘s aquatic centre than the ceiling fell in — literally.
2013’s top stories No. 10: Beautifying Nelson

2013’s top stories No. 10: Beautifying Nelson

There was a great deal of talk — and even some action — this year about improving Nelson’s look.
2013’s top stories No. 9: Salmo council under siege

2013’s top stories No. 9: Salmo council under siege

Who would have guessed a garbage contract could cause such a stink? It happened in Salmo this year.
2013’s top stories No. 7: A pipe dream come true

2013’s top stories No. 7: A pipe dream come true

It took more than a decade, but Nelson’s outdoor skatepark finally became a reality this year.
2013’s top stories No. 6: Nelson Commons approved

2013’s top stories No. 6: Nelson Commons approved

The Kootenay Co-op received the go-ahead this year for a major commercial and housing development at the east end of Baker Street.
Emergency crews kept busy leading up to Christmas

Emergency crews kept busy leading up to Christmas

Nelson Fire Rescue responded to 10 incidents leading up to the holidays.
Merry Christmas from the staff at the Nelson Star

Merry Christmas from the staff at the Nelson Star

The Nelson Star wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.