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RCMP files: plexiglass theft, boat stripped of motors, and lake patrol

This week: boat thievery, some vandalism and an impaired car theft.
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Nakusp council and businesses ask Hydro for outage answers

The power outage on Friday, July 5 did more than interrupt refrigeration units in Nakusp, it broke the cool of many local business owners.
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UPDATED: Slocan Valley evacuated after fuel spill

UPDATED: Slocan Valley evacuated after fuel spill

A state of emergency has been declared and an evacuation order issued after a tanker carrying jet fuel spilled its load into Lemon Creek.
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B.C. deficit tops $1.1 billion

B.C. deficit tops $1.1 billion

Higher than forecast, despite cutting $668 million in spending. Finance Minister says lower natural gas revenues the big factor
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B.C.'s royal baby guest book opens

B.C.'s royal baby guest book opens

The guest book has opened at Government House for greetings to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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Alien invaders, bobbing water levels and more at July 8 Nakusp council

Jenifer Vogel and Crystal Klem from Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee gave a presentation about the recent Scotch Broom Bash.
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Keep your old power meter, for a fee

Keep your old power meter, for a fee

People who insist on refusing smart meters can keep their old mechanical meter as long as it lasts, cost to be determined
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RCMP files: furniture theft, impaired drivers, keyed car

The owner of a house on Bayview Road came home to discover furniture and appliances missing from her house on July 2.
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A failing grade

A failing grade

Slocan Lake RCMP impound heavy machinery after driver found to have been drinking
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Power outage decision irks local business owners

The recent power outage in Nakusp scheduled for Friday, July 5 to was not without controversy.
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