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RDCK upholds ban on park model homes

The RDCK is upholding its ban on park model homes. The modular units are for seasonal use and don't have the insulation to handle a harsh winter. Speaking as an individual,...

Body found in creek believed to be Alvin Dunic

RCMP say a body found in Crawford Creek Wednesday is believed to be that of Alvin Dunic. The Crawford Bay school teacher went missing at the end of May. Andy Watson...

Southeast Fire Centre busier than last year

The Southeast Fire Centre has been kept busy this year with a number of wildfires throughout its jurisdiction. But it is still not as busy as it was this time...

Bountiful men to challenge guilty verdict

Two men from the Mormon community of Bountiful near Creston have been found guilty of practicing polygamy. Justice Sheri Ann Donegan delivered her verdict in a Cranbrook courtroom Monday. She ruled...

American Bullfrogs invade Creston area

The Creston area is under attack from Americans...American Bullfrogs that is. Khaylish Fraser with the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society says the critters have migrated from Idaho. They aggressively take away...

Salmo Days are here again

A fresh crop of volunteers and a big push from community and the village will see big celebrations in Salmo this weekend. Salmo Days 2017 starts this evening with the...

Eco Society reports on local residential carbon pollution

How far do we need to go locally to quit fossil-fuel energy use within the next 33 years? A report from the West Kootenay Eco Society on energy and infrastructure...

Call to Ktunaxa among Mungall government “dreams”

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall says she has a long list of things she wants to act on once she's part of government. One of her dreams has been to make...

Extension services returning to Kootenays

Farmers in our region will soon be able to access expert advice through a partnership with the three Kootenay...

Liberal MLA unlikely to see schools funding work concluded

Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larsen would have liked to continue her government file on schools but knows that likely won't...

London terror victim to be remembered at Castlegar vigil

Castlegar's Christine Archibald, who was killed in the London terror attack Saturday, will be among those remembered in a...

UPDATED: Stolen car found

The owner of a car stolen last week from Creston says it's been found. The 2009 Dodge Calibre was found...

Party planned for Balfour ferry terminal’s 70th birthday

Balfour is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Business owner Robin Goldsbury says they're marking the 70th anniversary of the western...

NDP promises to build family care centres

The NDP is promising to lift the burden on BC's emergency rooms. Their latest election pledge is to build urgent...

Hearing set tonight on solar project

A public hearing on a proposed solar energy plant goes at the Creston community complex this evening. Ontario company Saturn...

Creston by-election set for June 10

The by-election in Creston will happen June 10. It's to fill the seat left after the passing of long time...
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Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

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

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

West Kootenay under drought level three

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

Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

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

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.
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