The following is a press release issued yesterday via Marketwire: More than two dozen environmental clean-up specialists are now working to contain and clean up the jet fuel that spilled into Lemon Creek in British Columbia's South Central Kootenay Region on Friday afternoon. Crews in boats and along the shoreline are monitoring...

Ministry of Transportation spokesperson Kate Trotter told The Source today that the road on which the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill happened was closed, and the driver would have had to detour around 'road closed' signs to end up where he did. "The first 360 metres of Lemon Creek Road from Highway 6 is currently maintained and...

Basin residents are invited to connect with each other at the 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium, to be held October 18 to 20 in Creston. This event will focus on “Community Change Through Collaborative Action” and is hosted by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). “Many of the complex issues facing our communities require collaboration...

Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised of the latest health update. Until further notice, a Do Not Use order remains in effect for Lemon Creek, Slocan River and Kootenay River above or below Brilliant Dam to the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers at Castlegar due ...

On July 28, Nelson police were once again called upon to carry out a marine rescue on Kootenay Lake. NPD received a call early Sunday morning regarding a canoe floating just past the Orange Bridge. It did not appear that anyone was in the canoe, but a NPD dispatch officer, who had just arrived at work, reported he had seen ...

Residents of the Slocan Valley impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised of the following health information. Interior Health has issued a Do Not Use water order for any water users drawing water from Lemon Creek, Slocan River and Kootenay River downstream from the site of the accident to the Brilliant...

From the EOC at 3 p.m.: Analysis of numerous air, water and soil samples by agencies working collectively on the impacts of the Lemon Creek fuel spill have determined that the evacuation order issued yesterday can be lifted and Highway 6 reopened, effective immediately. Nearly 600 residents who have been out of their homes ...

Taking place August 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

Eighteen-year-old Castlegar resident Travis Hurlbert died Wednesday evening after a motor vehicle accident in Edmonton, Alberta. A 27-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the accident. Derrick O'Connor has been charged with criminal hit and run causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing...

Wear comfortable walking shoes - you will be doing some wandering through the field to visit the various booths and events. Bring the whole family - there will be lots of activities and events for all ages. But leave the dog at home please - it will not be allowed on site. Plan to spend the day! Events start at 10:30 am and...