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Contract awarded for new Nelson transfer station

A Nanaimo company has won the contract to build the new transfer station at Grohman Narrows.

Jun 23, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Nelson police cracking down on impaired driving

Summer has arrived to the Kootenays and that means many will be cooling off with an icy alcoholic beverage.

Jun 23, 2013 7:00 AM Read more >

Nelson's Fire Hall celebrates 100 years

The Nelson Fire Hall celebrated its 100th birthday with festivities so big that they spread out into the street

Jun 22, 2013 5:00 PM Read more >

Going to bat in the Kootenays for a special creature

A killer fungus is sweeping westward and threatens to take a heavy toll on bat populations in BC.

Jun 22, 2013 3:00 PM Read more >

Flood watch continues as waters subside

It’s been a dramatic few days in the West Kootenay with heavy rains causing many problems in the region.

Jun 22, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Nelson police chief says Taser incident shows value of tool

Nelson’s police chief is relieved a Taser was available last weekend as police used it to gain control of an agitated man.

Jun 22, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

A bird’s-eye-view of West Kootenay floodwaters

The Ministry of Forests has released a series of aerial photos showing the extent of this week's flood damage in several locations.

Jun 21, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

New home for Nelson’s Our Daily Bread

Kootenay Christian Fellowship and its soup kitchen Our Daily Bread are settling into their new digs at the west end of downtown

Jun 21, 2013 5:00 PM Read more >

Schroeder Creek Resort evacuated, damaged

A resort north of Kaslo suffered heavy damage when Schroeder Creek overflowed this week, forcing the closure of Highway 31.

Jun 21, 2013 5:00 PM Read more >

BC flooding: Kaslo-New Denver washout in pictures

The Ministry of Transportation has provided a series of images showing the problems that have kept Highway 31A closed since Thursday.

Jun 21, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >