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Regional composting program to go ahead in the West Kootenay

Program will conserve landfill space, reduce leachate and greenhouse gasses, and produce compost

Jan 30, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

West Kootenay-Boundary hospital board elects new chair, begins budget talks

The next board meeting is slated for March 25 in Castlegar

Jan 30, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Feedback sought Thursday on Nakusp’s future development

Nakusp last updated its Official Community Plan 13 years ago.

Jan 28, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Columbia Basin Trust shuffles board, new leaders at the table

The Trust is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors

Jan 27, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

West Kootenay snowpack nearing record levels

High snowpack can mean a greater risk of flooding in spring, say forecasters

Jan 24, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Province looking at steps to dissolve Jumbo resort municipality

Disincorporating municipality will likely require a legislative change, according to the province

Jan 22, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >

RCMP still investigating body found between Nelson, Castlegar

Halimi’s body was found between Nelson and Castlegar in May 2018

Jan 22, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Almost 20,000 parking tickets issued by Interior Health at hospitals in 2019

In 2018, pay parking in Interior Health hospitals totalled $5.3 million of their $2.2-billion budget

Jan 22, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Prominent Slocan Valley environmental activist dies

Marilyn Burgoon was ‘tough and determined’

Jan 20, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Ktunaxa, supporters celebrate protection of Qat’muk and the Jumbo valley

Speeches, acknowledgements and ceremonies mark an emotional gathering in Cranbrook

Jan 19, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >