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B.C. drivers tested for alcohol, drugs

Roadside surveys are set to begin around B.C. this month to continue a research project that tests for marijuana, cocaine and other drugs.

News from the Mayor’s office: Mayor’s report June 2012

Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling brings lots of news to the community.

New ferry to be built in Nakusp

The new ferry that will run between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay is to be built in Nakusp by WaterBridge Steel Inc.
Donor delivers for love

Donor delivers for love

Although they’d already been sharing their hearts with each other for a decade, Brendalee and Mickey now also share a liver.
VIDEO UPDATE: Two mudslides close Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke; Mara Lake area severe flooding

VIDEO UPDATE: Two mudslides close Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke; Mara Lake area severe flooding

The Trans-Canada is closed between Revelstoke and Malakwa. Now Highway 23 South has been closed south of Revelstoke
Notes from the June 11 Nakusp Council meeting

Notes from the June 11 Nakusp Council meeting

It was standing room only at the June 11, 2012 meeting of Nakusp Village Council.

BC Ambulance Service ‘Autolaunch’ service comes to Nakusp

The BC Ambulance Service on June 8 started their new ‘Autolaunch’ service.
Nakusp shipyard postcard nets $132

Nakusp shipyard postcard nets $132

A beautiful postcard of the CPR shipyard at Nakusp showing the SS Bonnington in the later stages of completion sold for $132.50 US.

Transit meeting looks to cure system deficiencies

Public transportation history will be made in the West Kootenay area with the first meeting of a regional committee.
Heavy rains bring the water and mud down the mountains

Heavy rains bring the water and mud down the mountains

The first week of June has been wet enough to make packing an ark or developing webbed feet seem reasonable.