Thanks to local police, who just dropped off at his home the man who was missing, according to his son-in-law. Our warmest congratulations to both his family and our local RCMP. Previous coverage: This is from Cpl. Devon Reid, of the Trail RCMP, and picture is, as yet not available: On 2016-July-15, a 67-year-old male from ...

The Trudeau government is hell-bent on ratifying two massive investment agreements -- the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) -- that will radically undermine Canadian democracy. Yet very few Canadians are informed about these deals because our mainstream media has been so...

With summer now in full swing, Nelson Hydro would like to provide a friendly reminder to stay safe when taking part in recreational activities on the Kootenay River by being aware of potential hazards around dams and reservoirs. As a member of the FortisBC initiated Safety Partners Program, Nelson Hydro shares a commitment to public […]

Selkirk College’s aim to reduce its ecological footprint through sustainable practices has taken a further leap forward as the institution joins a global association recognizing such efforts. Selkirk College has earned a STARS silver rating in recognition of its efforts to achieve greater sustainability from the Association...

Let's all play a bit of weather roulette -- Rosslanders can head down the hill after Rossland's Mountain Market on Thursdays, weather permitting, to enjoy Kootenay Savings' Music in the Park.  Take a lawn chair to sit on, and a tooney (or more) to donate for the good times, and settle yourself in comfort at Gyro Park. Here ...

Updated statistics from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths among B.C. residents has increased. The total number of overdose deaths for June 2016 was 56, an increase from 43 in May 2016. A total of 371 overdose deaths have been reported from January to June 2016. The most recent fentanyl-related...

People have harnessed energy from moving water for thousands of years. Greeks used various types of water wheels to grind grain in mills more than 2,000 years ago. In the late 1800s, people figured out how to harness the power to produce electricity. Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, hydropower has expanded,...

Things are happening up in those hills, and if they aren't happening yet, they're being planned.  Here's an update for those who want to know. Old, rat-infested shelters are being replaced with new, rodent-proof ones.   Many of us held those old, often tarp-covered "huts" dear,  nurturing our memories of cosy warmth,  socializing...

Nearby residents may hear some muffled explosions while blasting takes place on the Washington Street project, starting Wednesday July 13,  between 5th Avenue and Jubilee. There will be single lane, alternating traffic at the Plewman Way -- Spokane Street -- McLeod Avenue intersection from Wednesday July 13 to  to Friday July...

No one was injured after a residence in the 4000 Block of Blewett Road, about 12 kilometers west of Nelson, was gutted by fire late Tuesday night. Blewett Volunteer Fire Department initially responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 9 p.m. that a tree had fallen onto the house, causing a small fire at the hydro stack of a ...