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UPDATED: Police arrest suspect in random assault of two teenagers

The suspect associated with a random assault of two two teenage females in Nelson last week was arrested by police Nelson Police said in a recent media release. Nelson Police Department said, with the assistance of the RCMP, identified and arrested the suspect in relation to this file. “Matthew Huber has been charged with one […]

KAAP's Adorable Adoptables of the week

Date Listed: January 6, 2024 Age: born end of June 2023 (best guess) Sex: Female and Male Breed: dmh Tortoishell and dmh black Size: Medium Spayed/Neutered: Yes Location: Pass Creek/Castlegar Contact Name: KAAP Contact Email: contact@kaap.ca Contact Number: 250-365-1004 Adoption applications are required prior to meeting kitties because they are being fostered in our private […]

New International Study Process Benefits College Community

Selkirk College will continue welcoming learners from across the world after the federal government’s recent decision to cap international study permit applications. In response to the new federal requirement, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills has provided individual colleges and universities across BC an allocation of provincial attestation letters. These letters are now […]

Cost of gas rate to remain the same for FortisBC customers

FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) reviews the cost of gas rate every three months with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). The company has received approval from the BCUC to maintain the cost of gas rate for all of its customers at $2.230 per gigajoule (GJ) as of April 1. This is unchanged from the last review in […]

Smokie Warrener Commits to Alaska Anchorage for 2024-25 Season

The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce that defenceman Ethan Warrener (’03) has committed to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2024-25 season. Warrener is in his third season with the Trail Smoke Eaters and heads the leadership group as Captain. The Calgary, Alberta native has played all of his 127 BCHL games […]

Electoral districts tweaked, renamed for coming provincial election

New lines in the sand have been drawn. With B.C.’s next provincial general election scheduled for this Oct. 19, the electoral districts are changing. Based on a recommendations made in 2022 — by an independent, non-partisan boundaries commission — in 2023 the B.C. Legislative Assembly accepted all of the commission’s recommendations, including adding six new […]

Newsletter from MLA/Minister

Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Women’s Day  Thousands of B.C. women started their day happy, cared for by their families and full of ambition. So many others face oppression, discrimination, poverty and violence. B.C. is home to countless smart, caring and passionate women who make our province stronger. Today, we celebrate the contributions and […]

LETTERS: Former MP calls for end to left-wing partisan politics

Dear Editor, Not long ago I received a call requesting donations to save our CBC. As I reflected upon our conversation, it became clear to me that the only way to save our public broadcaster was to ensure that the Conservatives do not win the federal election. However, due to their strong lead in the […]

Wildsight welcomes Elk Valley water pollution inquiry

Wildsight celebrates the announcement of an International Joint Commission (IJC) investigation into water pollution from British Columbia’s Elk Valley coal mines as the first step towards addressing a complex problem with transparency, trust and respect for Indigenous peoples. “For the communities that call the Kootenay/Kootenai watershed home, and the environments within it, this investigation could […]

Kootenays residents urged to get active for cognitive health

Keep a healthy lifestyle to support brain health: It’s a message the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is sharing with Kootenay residents and others around the province to mark Brain Awareness Week March 11-17. The charity is encouraging people across the province to get active and help lower the risk of developing dementia by making healthy […]

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