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$19-million reno ready to break ground at KBRH

$19-million reno ready to break ground at KBRH

At $2.45-million over budget, West Kootenay-Boundary taxpayers will pay another (near) $1 million
Green MLA to visit Nelson-Creston

Green MLA to visit Nelson-Creston

Sonia Furstenau is one of three Green Party MLA’s in the B.C. legislature
PHOTOS: Syringa Fire continues to grow

PHOTOS: Syringa Fire continues to grow

Photographer captures striking photos of the Syringa Creek Fire.
Evacuation alert issued for Edgewood

Evacuation alert issued for Edgewood

Mt. O’Leary fire burning 9 km from the community
Birds from Kimberley test positive for West Nile virus

Birds from Kimberley test positive for West Nile virus

This is the first evidence of West Nile virus activity in the province this year.
RDCK issues evacuation order to Deer Creek residents

RDCK issues evacuation order to Deer Creek residents

Local state of emergency declared in the area because of Deer Creek fire
Firesmart program has homeowners ‘thinking like an ember’

Firesmart program has homeowners ‘thinking like an ember’

RDCK offering free home assessments to protect homes from wildfires
Delays on Highway 3 at Kootenay Pass

Delays on Highway 3 at Kootenay Pass

DriveBC reminding travellers the area is an active wildfire zone and warning of fallen debris.
Kootenay fires grow — more evacuation alerts

Kootenay fires grow — more evacuation alerts

Syringa fire prompts evacuation alerts plus HWY 3 closure and U.S. fire crosses into B.C.
Evacuation alert for Syringa and Deer Park

Evacuation alert for Syringa and Deer Park

The Syringa Creek Fire grew Saturday resulting in evacuation alerts.