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Kootenay cannabis growers, retailers air issues with minister

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth and local MLA Michelle Mungall host chat on industry problems

Sep 3, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >

West Kootenay mills weathering perfect storm in industry

Most say they’re set to persevere through tough economic times

Aug 12, 2019 9:50 AM Read more >

Nakusp council re-appoints committee to support hot springs operations

Group will provide advice and direction for initiatives to build the business.

Aug 3, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

Castlegar police say missing woman found safe

Darilee Nolie found in Calgary

Jul 30, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Castlegar police seek missing indigenous woman

Darilee Nolie was last seen earlier this week.

Jul 26, 2019 10:00 AM Read more >

NACFOR 2019 dividend big boost to Nakusp village budget

But funding is only icing on cake for benefits from community-owned forester

Jul 4, 2019 1:30 AM Read more >

Castlegar player enters charter bus service in West Kootenay

MTI hopes to fill gap left by the closing of Queen City Shuttle service

May 29, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

Interfor to reduce Castlegar, Grand Forks mill hours next month to cut production

Company says low lumber prices and high log costs forcing its hand

May 28, 2019 4:20 PM Read more >

Cannabis promoters call for ‘reset’ of federal pot rules

Changes in regulation are causing chaos for small growers, say letter’s authors

May 13, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

Kootenay cannabis growers, analysts pan new Health Canada policy

New requirement to build facility before licence approval will discourage growers from going legit

May 9, 2019 2:35 PM Read more >