Storrm Lennie

Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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One of two relocated Nelson grizzlies dispatched near Christina Lake

A grizzly yearling relocated from Nelson earlier this month was dispatched in the Christina Lake area Thursday after entering a built-up area and accessing non-natural food sources.

Relocated Nelson grizzlies now in Christina Lake

Two grizzly yearlings relocated from the Nelson area earlier this month are now frequenting Christina Lake, according to WildSafeBC Nelson. 

RCMP investigate possible criminality in Summerland wildfire, arrest man in evacuation zone

RCMP arrested a man and fined another person for breaching restrictions around the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

B.C. to eliminate second road test for most new drivers this fall

Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall. 

Police watchdog clears officer in 2023 Grand Forks standoff

A newly released report from B.C.'s police watchdog has found a Grand Forks RCMP officer was justified in the shooting of an armed man during a standoff in August 2023. 

Grand Forks reservoir project moves into final phase

The City of Grand Forks has completed the initial construction phase of its new East Zone reservoir. 

Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP tables petition targeting child drug exploitation

Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP Rob Morrison has presented a petition in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to protect minors from drug dealers and online criminal exploitation.

Rock Creek residents seek crosswalk on Highway 3  

Residents in Rock Creek are calling on the province to improve pedestrian safety at a busy highway intersection.  A petition has been launched seeking a marked crosswalk at Highway 3 and Victoria Street. 

Timeline extended for Market Ave. hotel

The completion timeline for the new Market Avenue hotel in Grand Forks has been pushed back, though construction is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.

Eight toxic drug deaths reported in Kootenay region in January

Toxic drug deaths in B.C. dropped slightly in January, but the Kootenay Boundary saw one of the highest rates per capita in the province.

South Ruckle dike reaches completion

Grand Forks’ South Ruckle dike project has reached a significant milestone. 

Boundary Food Bank seeks city’s support to sustain demand

The Boundary Community Food Bank has asked the City of Grand Forks for support as it struggles to sustain operations amid growing community demand.

Grand Forks council seeks meeting over student behaviour near high school

Complaints about student behaviour near Grand Forks Secondary School have prompted city council to push for a joint meeting with school and police officials.

City of Grand Forks defers pesticide ban decision

Grand Forks city councillors have delayed adopting a bylaw that would prohibit the use of cosmetic pesticides on private residential or public land. 

House fire in Grand Forks sends two to hospital

Two people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a late-night house fire in Grand Forks.

UPDATED: Deer deaths spark concern over fatal virus in Grand Forks

Wildlife biologists are testing deer carcasses from Grand Forks following a series of unexplained deaths in recent weeks. 

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