Nakusp

On the left: Paul and Denise Fejtek re-enacting their wedding proposal on a mountain near Nakusp. On the right: the original proposal in 1996. (Contributed by Paul Fejtek)

‘Those who ski together, stay together’: American couple re-enact mountaintop proposal near Nakusp

Paul and Denise Fejtek were the first couple to get engaged while heli-skiing in the Kootenays

 

Robin Bousquet was arrested near Nakusp on March 27. (RCMP photo)

Nakusp RCMP arrest one of B.C.’s ‘most wanted’

Robin Bousquet was arrested near Nakusp on March 27

 

Nakusp RCMP responding to a break-and-enter on March. 16. (Contributed)

Nakusp man in prison following break-in, RCMP discover ‘underground bunker’ on property

Police responded to reports of a break-and-enter on Mar. 14

 

A view of the exterior of the emergency department at the Arrow Lakes Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)

Concerns raised after local man dies on Nakusp’s hospital doorstep

Man’s family drove him to the hospital after an ambulance took too long to arrive

  • Feb 13, 2023
A view of the exterior of the emergency department at the Arrow Lakes Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
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UPDATE: Service has resumed for the Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry

A vehicle incident at Galena Bay stopped traffic

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Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years. (Facebook)

Former Nakusp doctor disciplined for sex with patient

Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years

Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years. (Facebook)
Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years. (Facebook)

Former Nakusp doctor disciplined for sex with patient

Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years

Dr. Norman Lea was a doctor in Nakusp for more than 30 years. (Facebook)
The Nakusp and Area Community Forest hosted the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) from October 19-21st for the BCCFA annual conference and AGM. (Contributed by Skye Cunningham)

NACFOR hosts 200 forestry delegates during BCCFA conference

The Nakusp and Area Community Forest hosted the BC Community Forest Association from Oct. 19-21

The Nakusp and Area Community Forest hosted the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) from October 19-21st for the BCCFA annual conference and AGM. (Contributed by Skye Cunningham)
John Bird and his bike during "better days." (John Bird)

Malakwa motorcyclist advocates against no-fault ICBC policy following near fatal crash

On Jun. 23, 2021, John Bird almost died because of an unsecured load in a pickup truck

John Bird and his bike during "better days." (John Bird)
The Nakusp Scrapbooking group at their annual themed “crop.” (Moira Miller photo)
The Nakusp Scrapbooking group at their annual themed “crop.” (Moira Miller)

The Nakusp Scrapbooking group had their annual meeting

The Nakusp Scrapbooking group had their themed annual meeting earlier this month

The Nakusp Scrapbooking group at their annual themed “crop.” (Moira Miller photo)
The Nakusp Scrapbooking group at their annual themed “crop.” (Moira Miller)
(Jocelyn Doll-Revelstoke Review)

Nakusp 2022 municipal election results

The preliminary results are in! Of the seven candidates vying for the…

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Groups are invited to give it their best pitch at the event. (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology)

The Kootenay Investment Challenge coming next Thursday

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology is bringing the pitch competition to th region

Groups are invited to give it their best pitch at the event. (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology)
Black Press file.

Province improves BC Ambulance Service in Nakusp

Nakusp will be receiving more permanent full-time paramedics

Black Press file.
The new centre will provide 96 child-care spaces. Photo: Nakusp Elementary School

SD 10 postpones opening of Nakusp Elementary daycare

Report says facility hopes to open “as soon as possible,” but gave no timeline

The new centre will provide 96 child-care spaces. Photo: Nakusp Elementary School
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Nakusp’s fibre-optic trunk line complete, but work remains

The fibre-optic line up the Slocan Valley is now finished

(Black Press file photo)
Twin Rivers Elementary students helped to plant a pollinator meadow near the Kootenay Gallery of Art last fall. Photo: Castlegar Butterflyway

Five West Kootenay arts organizations receiving provincial grants

Kootenay Gallery of Art and Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre to benefit from funding boost

Twin Rivers Elementary students helped to plant a pollinator meadow near the Kootenay Gallery of Art last fall. Photo: Castlegar Butterflyway
Pictured is Tina the turkey, a beloved bird who was dubbed the town mascot in Nakusp. Tina was struck by a vehicle this past weekend. (Photo submitted by Sharon Starratt)

Nakusp locals may immortalize town turkey in public art

Tina the turkey was struck by a vehicle and died last month

Pictured is Tina the turkey, a beloved bird who was dubbed the town mascot in Nakusp. Tina was struck by a vehicle this past weekend. (Photo submitted by Sharon Starratt)
Christina Lake’s Andrew Verge performs a 2019 comedy set at a club in Toronto. Photo: Instagram - andrewjverge

Western Canadian comedy tour to start in Grand Forks

Show profits, food drive to benefit Boundary Community Food Bank

Christina Lake’s Andrew Verge performs a 2019 comedy set at a club in Toronto. Photo: Instagram - andrewjverge
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`Last resort’ caribou maternity pen prepares for big day

Arrow Lakes Caribou Society has been working on the plan to try to rescue the herd

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Cedra Ei (left) answers some questions for Laurie Page (right) at the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce open house. (File photo)
Cedra Ei (left) answers some questions for Laurie Page (right) at the Nakusp Chamber of Commerce open house. (File photo)