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UPDATED: Winlaw Fire Department back on the job; chief reinstated

The suspension for Fire Chief Jon Wollenberg was lifted during a meeting with RDCK senior staff last night.
Lightning sparks fires in Kootenay region

Lightning sparks fires in Kootenay region

Spectacular lightning storms have put on a show that has had fire fighters scrambling to put out spot fires.
RCMP seek public help in Winlaw pedestrian fatality

RCMP seek public help in Winlaw pedestrian fatality

35-year-old female struck and killed on Highway 6 Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Slocan River Streamkeepers keep eye on river

Slocan River Streamkeepers keep eye on river

A group dedicated to protecting the Slocan River aquatic ecosystem is optimistic that the river will recover from damage done
UPDATE: Winlaw Fire Chief suspended; crews not responding to calls

UPDATE: Winlaw Fire Chief suspended; crews not responding to calls

Regional Fire Chief Terry Swan said plans coming today to deal with unfolding situation

Arrow Lakes water levels to be below average for rest of summer

The Arrow Lakes Reservoir water level dropping and expected to be below average levels for remainder of summer.

Selkirk’s Health Care Assistant Program gets more seats

Selkirk College’s Health Care Assistant Certificate program opened up 10 additional seats for this fall’s program.
Forestry students learn to look into the future with NACFOR

Forestry students learn to look into the future with NACFOR

Two forestry students have been working hard in the bush collecting data and preparing a 20-year plan for NACFOR.
Restrictions lifted for part of Slocan River

Restrictions lifted for part of Slocan River

IH has been advised that cleanup activities for a section of the Slocan River have been completed as restrictions are slowly being lifted.

Campfire incidents cause concern in hot, dry weather

There are pockets of extreme fire danger near Revelstoke, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Creston and Cranbrook.