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Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change. 

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations set for this weekend

This weekend will see National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated across the West Kootenay with events honouring the cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Air restriction violation by private, civilian aircraft above G7 Summit

A private, fixed-wing, civilian aircraft violated the air restrictions centered above the G7 Summit in Kananaskis air space on Sunday just after 11am.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

Wildfire under control near Grand Forks Airport

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has reported a wildfire in the vicinity of the Grand Forks airport is under control.

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

Bylaw on alert for temporary shelters

 With the weather warming, Grand Forks Bylaw Officer Jon Wilson says they has been an uptick in temporary shelter with people trying to escape the heat

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...
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Alaska beats out Grand Forks in thrilling final

The Grand Forks Slag Dusters made the final for the first time in the team's history since 1974. Unfortunately, the Cinderella Shoe slipped towards the end, as they fell to the Fairbanks Goldpanners of Alaska 9-7 in the championship game Sunday afternoon.

Grand Fork’s principal debunks community rumours

As Grand Forks Secondary School undergoes bathroom renovations, community concern is circulating around clarity of the gender-neutral facilities.

Neighbourhood speaks up against behaviour of Grand Fork’s student

Residents of 11th and 12th Streets near Grand Forks Secondary School have had enough, according to Graham Frost, as he takes their concerns to the City of Grand Forks.

Woman dies in two-vehicle collision west of Grand Forks

A 27 year-old Kelowna woman has lost her life following a two-vehicle collision west of Grand Forks on Sunday evening,

Wildfire under control near Grand Forks Airport

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has reported a wildfire in the vicinity of the Grand Forks airport is under control.
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