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Holiday rush increases driving risk in Kootenays

Last December saw nearly 800 crashes a day in BC. Here’s how to stay safe. Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. Last December, 24,534 crashes were reported to ICBC — an […]

Kimberley locals concerned over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley

Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley. In the past decade, 15 square kilometres of privately-owned, valley-bottom forests have been clearcut in the St Marys, and logging on adjacent public land […]

Décor divide: British Columbians split on how early to decorate for holidays

While December 1 has traditionally been the day advent calendars and holiday decorating begin, a new survey[1] conducted on behalf of BC Hydro finds British Columbians are divided on when to decorate their home for the winter holidays, with more than half choosing to put up lights and other décor in November. Holiday decorating is popular […]

The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League

KIJHL Scoreboard – Friday, Nov. 29/24: Nelson Leafs (2) vs Castlegar Rebels (5) Kwentyn Oss led the Rebels with a hat-trick, while Carter Peters scored the winner against the Leafs with his fifth goal. Oss led the Rebels with four points and Josh Gamble had three points. Mason Hillier made 37 saves to earn his […]

DriveSmart BC: Why Close the Road After a Crash?

Occasionally you may find yourself waiting in a long line of vehicles for extended periods because a crash has temporarily shut down a highway. Here are some insights as to why the RCMP, working with the area highways contractor, has closed the road. A crash will fall into one of three categories: Property Damage, Serious […]

Column: Versions of a 'New World Order'

New-world-order alternatives to the West’s post-1945 plan “The old order changeth yielding place to new And God fulfills himself… More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” ― Alfred, Lord Tennyson Introduction The international liberal world order is in the news due to Israel and COP-29. On this very topic, here is the […]

NDCU gives major donation to Black Jack Ski Club

The $20,000 donation to Black Jack from the Nelson and District Credit Union will enable expansion of facilities to improve accessibility and enhance skier experience at the club’s trailhead. “Nelson & District Credit Union has a long history with the Black Jack Ski Club, supporting many  of its expansion and programming efforts over the years,” […]

BC Highway Patrol charges dump truck driver after the wheels fall off and hit another vehicle

A Delta, BC, dump truck driver and his company are facing stiff fines and inspections after the wheels on the truck fell off and collided with another vehicle. The collision happened November 28, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m. on Highway #1 near the #3 Road offramp. BC Highway Patrol officers were on scene immediately and […]

Rossland trumps Black Friday with Annual Ladies’ Shop-Local Event

Get ready to paint the town red on Nov. 28 as the third annual Red Thursday unwraps in downtown Rossland from 6 – 10 p.m. The vibrant shop-local initiative is an exclusive, one-night-only event that offers an exciting opportunity for women to enjoy a fun-filled evening of shopping, dining, and celebrating the heart of community […]

Missing hiker found after 50 days in BC wilderness

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 11:30 am, Northern Rockies RCMP were notified that Sam Benastick, who was reported missing on Oct, 19, 2024 had been located after spending roughly 50 days in the wilderness. Two people were headed to the Redfern Lake trail for work, where they saw a man walking toward them. When they […]

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