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Two candidates seeking Green Party nomination in Kootenay-Columbia

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On July 14, local members of the Green Party of Canada will decide who will represent them in October's federal election. The Kootenay-Columbia riding has two hopefuls seeking the...

Next Creek watershed added to Darkwoods Conservation Area

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Almost 8,000 hectares of land was added to the Darkwoods Conservation Area in the South Selkirk Mountains. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) made the announcement today that the area...

School District 8 gears up for move to new board office

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As the current School District 8 board office on Nelson's north shore has seen better days, about 40 staff are getting ready to move out. Come July their new...

Prohibition on Category Three open fires starts Wednesday

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Category three open fires will be prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre starting Wednesday, June 12 at noon. that includes: Any fire larger than two metres high by three...

Labour stats show good and bad news for Kootenay region last month

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Employment rose in the Kootenays last month. In May 2018, 68,600 people were employed, compared to 72,900 last month. However, unemployment also increased by roughly 1,200 people year over year....

College of the Rockies benefits from provincial funding for trades equipment

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College of the Rockies was one of 19 schools in BC to receive funding to buy up to date equipment this year. Each school received $160,000 which the province...

Stage one water conservation measures in effect for RDCK water systems

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The hot weather has arrived and the Regional District of Central Kootenay's water conservation measures have now kicked in. As of June first, watering lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs, is...

New sites added to Kokanee Creek Provincial Park campground

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The Government of BC has announced almost 600 more campsites around the province for BC Parks and recreation sites. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy made the announcement...

YRB awarded highway maintenance contract for Central Kootenay service area

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A 10 year contract for highway maintenance was again awarded to Yellowhead Road & Bridge for the Central Kootenay...

New bus service will connect communities from Kaslo to Vancouver

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A new local bus company that runs off recycled vegetable oil should be launching in the next couple of...

MP Stetski urges public to respond to Canada Revenue Agency’s consultation on service

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Wayne Stetski, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia, wants his constituents to know that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has...

Regional composting is a “significant step closer” says RDCK

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay says its regional-scale composting program has taken a significant step closer to becoming...

Improvements announced for Kootenay Lake Ferry service

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The governments of BC and Canada announced funding to improve the Kootenay Lake ferry service today. A new larger electric-ready...

Wildsight hosting town hall meetings on private land logging

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Wildsight has three meetings on private land logging coming up. The first is in Castlegar on Thursday, April 25...

10-15 centimeters of snow expected for Kootenay pass

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Environment Canada is calling for spring snow on many mountain passes tomorrow. According to their website, "a Pacific frontal system will...

IH issues safety reminders for tick season

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The Interior Health Authority has some safety messaging for residents as tick season begins. Ticks are prevalent throughout BC's Interior...
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RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

Provincial
A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial
The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial
The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather
Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

Creston Valley Thunder Cats
Creston Thunder Cats defenceman Jace Litoski is college bound after signing with the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
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