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UPDATED: Wildfire burns near Duhamel Creek

UPDATED: Wildfire burns near Duhamel Creek

The new fire is about 4 km from Kootenay Lake.
School board asks government for poverty reduction plan

School board asks government for poverty reduction plan

SD 8 school board chair Lenora Trenaman and trustee Curtis Bendig are speaking out about child poverty.
UPDATE: Overdue travellers found

UPDATE: Overdue travellers found

A couple in their 60's were last heard from yesterday outside of Castlegar, and are travelling in a blue pick up towing a white fifth-wheel.
Mary Murphy turns 100

Mary Murphy turns 100

A woman of many talents reflects on a life well lived.
Reo's building gets a new look

Reo's building gets a new look

The social media rumour that the new paint job signals the end of Reo's is not true, says the store's management.
UPDATED: Campfire ban begins Friday

UPDATED: Campfire ban begins Friday

Fire crews are working on 12 spot fires in the West Kootenay/Nelson area and more thunderstorms and high winds are forecast for Saturday.
BC/Yukon Peony Show

BC/Yukon Peony Show

The BC/Yukon Peony Show held in Castlegar was a huge success.
UPDATED: A happy Canada Day at Lakeside Park

UPDATED: A happy Canada Day at Lakeside Park

Thousands celebrated at Rotary Lakeside Park in Nelson yesterday with live music followed by fireworks.
Canada Day at Lakeside Park: schedule, activities and booths

Canada Day at Lakeside Park: schedule, activities and booths

Here's your guide to events at the park today....
Teacher extolls virtues of getting students outdoors

Teacher extolls virtues of getting students outdoors

Teresa Olleck has been taking her South Nelson Grade 1 students to the park weekly, she shared her experiences with school board.