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More jobs, but unemployment rate rises

The unemployment rate in the Kootenays was up in December — but there were 9,000 more jobs in the region than at the same time in 2010.

Suspects identified in bus vandalism

Salmo RCMP have identified two boys, ages 17 and 19, as responsible for vandalism to a school bus on New Year's Day.
Nelson welcomes New Year’s baby

Nelson welcomes New Year’s baby

Nelson’s first child of 2012 came right on cue and wasted no time.
Baldface to host world’s best

Baldface to host world’s best

High profile guests in Nelson like Travis Rice and NBC’s Today show is evidence that something big is about to happen.
Nelson assessment roll stays stable

Nelson assessment roll stays stable

Property assessment notices are being delivered to more than 17,000 property owners in the area
Hearing set for ‘New Denver survivors’

Hearing set for ‘New Denver survivors’

Four weeks have been set aside in Nelson beginning this month for a BC Human Rights Tribunal hearing concerning Sons of Freedom Doukhobors.
A month of ‘weak’ systems

A month of ‘weak’ systems

Each season has its share of highs and lows, but as far as precipitation goes this winter we’ve only seen the lows.
More top auctions of 2011

More top auctions of 2011

An exceptional postcard showing an unusual early view of the Castlegar sawmill sold to a local collector in January for $99 US.
Nelson high school shines a focus on solar energy

Nelson high school shines a focus on solar energy

LVR was chosen as one of 11 schools to receive a $20,000 grant which would help them buy and install new solar panels
Turning tragedy into a campaign for safety

Turning tragedy into a campaign for safety

Friends of Will Schooler are promoting helmet use by all skiers and snowboarders after his death late last year.