Aaron Orlando

Salmon migrating upstream in the Columbia River at a fish ladder in the Bonneville Dam.

Despite mixed B.C. position, stakeholders continue Canadian Columbia River salmon reintroduction push

The B.C. government Columbia RIver Treaty position on salmon reintroduction isn't good news, but it leaves gates open, salmon advocates say

Salmon migrating upstream in the Columbia River at a fish ladder in the Bonneville Dam.

‘U.S. Entity’ sets position in Columbia River Treaty review

The organization representing regional interests in the U.S. Columbia Basin have their ‘regional recommendations.’

It's a grey

Avalanche hazard closes Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke

High avalanche hazard closed highway between Revelstoke and Craigellachie until 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, estimated.

It's a grey

Positions emerge ahead of 2014 Columbia River Treaty deadline

U.S. stakeholders seek to elevate ecosystem function to new pillar of treaty.

Salmon reintroduction emerges as CRT negotiation issue

If all goes according to Bill Green’s plan, the first reintroduced Columbia River salmon will cross the U.S.-Canada border in 2016.

Nakusp chamber supports business vote proposal

The provincial chamber argues that without a business vote, local governments are tempted to heap an unfair tax burden on businesses.

Upper Arrow Lake ferry construction ahead of schedule

Construction on the new Upper Arrow Lake ferry to ply the route between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay is ahead of schedule.

Should forest service road directional signage improve?

West Arrow Park resident David Coleman thinks the Ministry of Forests should improve the signage on the west side of the Arrow Lakes.

Have you seen Kyung Chun? The 71-year-old Burnaby man went missing south of Revelstoke a week ago while mushroom picking in the bush.

Search commences after missing mushroom picker mystery

Nakusp RCMP are looking for public assistance finding 71-year-old Kyung Chun, who went missing near Fosthall

Have you seen Kyung Chun? The 71-year-old Burnaby man went missing south of Revelstoke a week ago while mushroom picking in the bush.
White Rock resident David Klammer was last seen in the Revelstoke area in October

Body of missing White Rock man David Klammer found by Arrow Lake

Body recovered south of Shelter Bay, about 40 kilometres downstream from the riverside recreation area where his car was found in November

White Rock resident David Klammer was last seen in the Revelstoke area in October
A rider airs over the big hip at the 2013 S-Games at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Employment Insurance reforms target the ski bum lifestyle

Conservatives say EI reforms target abusers, but opponents say it'll hurt seasonal industries, workers and rural communities like Revelstoke

A rider airs over the big hip at the 2013 S-Games at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Regional resource think-tank to open shop in Revelstoke

New regional organization Columbia Mountains Resource Policy Council aims to open research institute and think-tank here in Revelstoke

Accused murderer Peter Beckett was a newly-minted city councillor in New Zealand when this 1998 photo was taken. In addition to first degree murder charges filed in 2011

Update: Kiwi charged with murdering wife near Revelstoke arrested for plotting to kill five

Peter Beckett faces trial for 2010 drowning of his wife Laura Letts-Beckett at Shelter Bay. New charges include counsel to commit 5 murders

Accused murderer Peter Beckett was a newly-minted city councillor in New Zealand when this 1998 photo was taken. In addition to first degree murder charges filed in 2011
Environmental groups are applauding a Calgary-based energy company's withdrawal of plans to build an IPP in the Incomappleux Valley

TransAlta drops Incomappleux IPP project

TransAlta is dropping plans for an IPP project in the Incomappleux Valley following opposition from regional stakeholders, feasibility study

Environmental groups are applauding a Calgary-based energy company's withdrawal of plans to build an IPP in the Incomappleux Valley

New operator for Arrow Lakes ferries

The contractor that operates the Galena Bay, Arrow Park and Fauquier ferries is changing from Western Pacific Marine Ltd.

The cemetery at Arrowhead is a living reminder of the former Upper Arrow Lake community located south of Revelstoke across the lake from Shelter Bay.

Revelstoke ATV Club plans motorized trail to Arrowhead

ATV Club wants to build a 3–kilometre trail to Arrowhead from nearby logging road, allowing road access to the abandoned historic site

The cemetery at Arrowhead is a living reminder of the former Upper Arrow Lake community located south of Revelstoke across the lake from Shelter Bay.
Passengers on the ferry route across the Upper Arrow Lake gaze out at debris fields in the reservoir on the early evening of July 10. The ferry was forced to make some minor detours to avoid the largest concentrations of logs and stumps.

Arrow Lakes Reservoir expected to rise until Sunday; debris choked

Arrow Lakes Reservoir levels to rise as Hydro limits spill at Keenleyside. Levels to reach about 45cm over full pool by Sunday.

Passengers on the ferry route across the Upper Arrow Lake gaze out at debris fields in the reservoir on the early evening of July 10. The ferry was forced to make some minor detours to avoid the largest concentrations of logs and stumps.
This is the washout at Camp Creek about 25 kilometres west of Revelstoke.

VIDEO UPDATE: Two mudslides close Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke; Mara Lake area severe flooding

The Trans-Canada is closed between Revelstoke and Malakwa. Now Highway 23 South has been closed south of Revelstoke

This is the washout at Camp Creek about 25 kilometres west of Revelstoke.

BC Ambulance Service ‘Autolaunch’ service comes to Nakusp

The BC Ambulance Service on June 8 started their new ‘Autolaunch’ service.

Barney Bentall will be making an appearance at Whatshan this year.

Summer is (still) festival time in this part of the world

It seems many Nakuspians will have to travel a little further out of town for their summer 2012 music festival experience.

Barney Bentall will be making an appearance at Whatshan this year.