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RCMP investigating gunshots in Nelson

News Zach Stewart - August 12, 2021

Nelson RCMP is investigating an alleged drive-by shooting at a residence in the City. On August 7th, with the help from the Nelson Police Department, officers responded to the 1400...

Nine new EV charging stations coming to the Kootenays

News Zach Stewart - August 5, 2021

In part of the Government of B.C. trying to connect communities throughout the province, nine new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations are being set up in the Kootenays. “More and...

Human remains found at Lakeside Park in Nelson

News Zach Stewart - August 5, 2021

The Nelson Police Department is investigating human remains that were found at Lakeside Park early this morning, August 5th. “The Nelson Police, BC Ambulance Services, and the BC Coroner Services...

Multiple evacuation restrictions lifted in the area

News Zach Stewart - August 3, 2021

With the recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service, both the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary have rescinded some evacuation orders and alerts. The...

Series of fires near Salmo are potentially arson

News Zach Stewart - July 28, 2021

Since Friday, July 24th, Salmo RCMP has responded to a total of seven brush fires in the area. Starting on the 24th, RCMP along with the Salmo Fire Department responded...

Evacuation Order put in place due to the Cultus Creek wildfire

News Zach Stewart - July 22, 2021

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), with the recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service, has issued an evacuation order due to the Cultus Creek wildfire. According to the RDCK,...

Mobile Vaccine Clinic returning to Creston

News Zach Stewart - July 20, 2021

The Town of Creston is hosting a two-day mobile vaccination clinic. The clinic is being held at the Creston & District Community Complex on July 22nd-23rd. “The mobile clinics are open...

Officials remind the public about prohibited drones

News Zach Stewart - July 13, 2021

The BC Wildfire Service is reminding the public that drones are prohibited around wildfires. This comes after crews said they were forced to temporarily halt air operations on the Kimbol...

Creston by-election dates set

News Zach Stewart - July 12, 2021

Following the resignation of two Councillors, Karen Unruh and Ellen Tzakis, the dates for the Creston by-election are set. On...

Balfour Harrop Rescue Society’s annual duck race

News Zach Stewart - July 7, 2021

The Balfour Harrop Rescue Society along with the Balfour Harrop Fire-Rescue Department (BHFR) is holding their annual duck race,...

Village of Lytton evacuated due to wildfires

News Zach Stewart - July 1, 2021

The Village of Lytton, B.C. has been evacuated after flames have engulfed the community. "It's dire. The whole town is...

Grants coming to communities in the West Kootenay to support wildfire risk

News Zach Stewart - June 30, 2021

Five communities in the West Kootenay and the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be splitting $1,458,098 in funding...

RDCK announces mandatory Water Conservation Measures

News Zach Stewart - June 29, 2021

With the extreme heat forecasted, water systems throughout the Regional District of Central Kootenay are experiencing high water usage...

Category 2 and Category 3 burns to be banned in the Southeast Fire District

News Zach Stewart - June 23, 2021

Starting at noon on Friday, Category 2 and Category 3 open burns will be banned throughout the Southeast Fire...

Mobile drop-in vaccination clinics running throughout the RDCK

News Zach Stewart - June 22, 2021

Four mobile drop-in vaccine clinics are coming to the Regional District of Central Kootenay this week. The week-long vaccination clinic...

More affordable housing coming to the West Kootenay

News Zach Stewart - June 9, 2021

There will be 56 more affordable rental homes coming to various communities throughout the West Kootenay. “People across the Kootenays...

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