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Pot legalization will force big adjustments to Kootenay economy, society

Pot legalization will force big adjustments to Kootenay economy, society

Tracey Harvey hopes to offer policy-makers ideas on transforming the Kootenay pot trade
Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Not meant to be a vigilante site, creator says
BC Wildfire updates Nakusp residents at forum

BC Wildfire updates Nakusp residents at forum

The Aug. 29 meeting provided info on how fires are fought as well as current fire status
Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

The BC Wildfire Service’s Stormriders have been battling the Shovel Lake wildfire
More smoke for Castlegar and area expected

More smoke for Castlegar and area expected

Wildfire Service planning controlled burns on Bulldog Mountain fire west of city.
Edgewood taken off evacuation alert

Edgewood taken off evacuation alert

With progress on Mount O’Leary fire, it’s not a threat at this time
RDCK downgrades evac order in Bulldog Mtn. fire

RDCK downgrades evac order in Bulldog Mtn. fire

Some residents can return, though other areas are still under evacuation order
Wildfire meetings set for Edgewood, Nakusp

Wildfire meetings set for Edgewood, Nakusp

BC Wildfire and the Regional District of Central Kootenay will answer questions from the public
Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Not meant to be a vigilante site, creator says
3 fires near Castlegar grow to over 1,000 hectares each

3 fires near Castlegar grow to over 1,000 hectares each

Syringa Creek, Deer Creek and Renata/Bulldog Mountain fires continue to grow