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Rossland Recollections with Richie Mann: Old Farms and Ski Hills North of Town

Rossland Recollections is back – and so is Rossland legend Richie Mann, ready to regale us with tales of Rossland’s first farms and founding ski hills. Join us here at the Museum at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 22 for an evening of stories, photographs, and magnificent memories, courtesy of Richie Mann! Entrance by donation. […]

Southeast Fire Centre issues Category 3 fire prohibitions

The BC Wildfire Service is getting the jump on any potential dangers as the region prepares for the upcoming fire season. In a media release, the BC Wildfire Service said that effective at 12:00 (noon) PDT on Friday, May 17, 2024, Category 3 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes […]

Cone Zone campaign urges drivers to slow down to protect roadside workers

Tens of thousands of roadside workers and millions of drivers in B.C. share a common goal. They all want to get home safe each day. Achieving that goal by getting drivers to use caution and obey work zone driving laws is the focus of the annual Cone Zone safety awareness campaign in B.C. It reminds […]

Local politicians tour Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Projects

Elected officials from throughout the Kootenay Boundary region came early to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government convention last month to learn more about the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF). Councillors from the communities of Cranbrook, Greenwood, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail joined two Regional District of East Kootenay Directors and a Director from […]

Katrine Conroy announces retirement from politics after 19 years serving the West Kootenay

New Democrat MLA and B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced today that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming provincial election. “It has been a true honour to serve my community and this province for nearly 20 years,” said Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West. “We have accomplished so much, from expanding affordable childcare […]

Fire destroys Saint Jude’s Anglican Church in Greenwood

The City of Greenwood lost a historical building Thursday night when the 123-year-old St. Jude Anglican Church was destroyed by fire. The City of Greenwood said three buildings and a garage were lost in the fire and damage to some surrounding homes and infrastructure also occurred. The City declined further comments until the fire has been […]

Improvements coming to highways in the Southern Interior

Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 482 kilometres of highways and side roads, renewing driving surfaces for local residents, travellers and the movement of goods. Approximately 33 kilometres of Highway 97 will be repaved this summer from Tuc el Nuit Road, north of Oliver, northward through the community of Okanagan Falls to […]

Police search for potentially-armed suspect around Jaffray

On the morning of May 8, 2024, frontline officers were dispatched to a rural property near Baynes Lake, near the community of Jaffray, BC, for a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. “No one has been reported injured,” says Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson. “However, a police presence will be seen in near […]

ICBC announces $110 rebate to drivers, basic rates remain unchanged

ICBC is providing a $110 rebate to eligible drivers through prudent financial management and better-than-expected investment income. Additionally, basic rates will be maintained until March 31, 2026, marking six years in a row with no increases. “Six years of stable rates and the fourth rebate for drivers comes as a result of years of work turning […]

Helping Parents Navigate Prom and Grad Season — Drug Free Kids Canada Hosts Special Webinar

As high school students eagerly anticipate prom and graduation season, Drug Free Kids Canada is stepping up to support parents and guardians to ensure these memorable moments are safe and enjoyable for all. The organization is proud to announce its upcoming webinar, A Prom to Remember, designed to equip caregivers with essential insights and resources […]

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