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Issues raised on new recycling bins in Nakusp

Issues raised on new recycling bins in Nakusp

A new recycling bin system put into place in the West Kootenay east sub-region by RDCK contractor Waste Management is getting a hard look in Nakusp.
First shots over the bow in B.C. teacher talks

First shots over the bow in B.C. teacher talks

With the carrot being stability in schools come September, the BC Teachers' Federation is holding out the stick of teachers' job action in a bid to speed up provincial contract negotiations.
Elbows up as legislature winds down

Elbows up as legislature winds down

Millions of HST ballots ready to mail

Millions of HST ballots ready to mail

Clark takes her seat in B.C. legislature

Clark takes her seat in B.C. legislature

Premier Christy Clark took her seat in the B.C. legislature Monday, to square off with the NDP opposition for the first time since being selected as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party.
Yale treaty going ahead despite protests

Yale treaty going ahead despite protests

Environment Canada installs snowfall monitoring equipment in Nakusp

Environment Canada’s weather monitoring made a great leap forward with last week’s visit by EC technician Chris Cowan, part of a team from Environment Canada that comes to Nakusp once a year to service the weather station at the airport.

Zumba Block Party cancer fundraiser set for Saturday in Nakusp

A Latin-inspired fitness trend has enthusiasts ready to Zumba for a cause in the Arrow Lakes region. The Second Annual Zumba Block Party set for Saturday, May 28 is once again getting reinforcements from the Okanagan.
Aging Galena Bay ferry crossing under consideration

Aging Galena Bay ferry crossing under consideration

Expect a decision on the Galena Bay ferry soon.
FWCP seeks public's help in identifying rare Western screech-owl

FWCP seeks public's help in identifying rare Western screech-owl

Rare music is playing in the West Kootenays, and the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program needs the public’s help to find its sources. With its unusual “bouncing ball” frequency, the seldom-heard love song of the endangered Western screech-owl is in high breeding season in the Arrow Lakes area, said Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program spokesman Angus Glass.