RDCK issues advisory to Slocan residents after slides cause turbidity in water system
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an advisory for Slocan City residents to conserve water after slides on Gwillim Creek caused turbidity inthe water system. “We had a slide of sand and mud into Gwillim Creek, where Slocan gets its water from, and Mulvy Creek, that flows into Gwillim,” said Brian Carruthers
Chief Administrative […]
Counterfeit U.S. bills turning up in Nelson
Nelson Police is sending out an urgent message for local merchants to be vigilant when accepting American currency after several reports of counterfeit bills turning up in the Heritage City. Acting Sergeant David Laing of the Nelson Police said in a statement the department has received numerous reports of counterfeit U.S bills in the past […]
Duhamel Creek residents take action over Kalesnikoff logging
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Members of the Duhamel Watershed Alliance are learning how to take non-violent action this Saturday, as a means of halting Kalesnikoff Lumber’s logging plans in their watershed. And they are inviting the community at large to attend the all day workshop Saturday (September 7) at the North Shore Hall. […]
Nelson RCMP request public assistance in finding suspect in assault
Nelson RCMP is requesting the public assistance in an attempt to identify the person or persons responsible for an assault that occurred on the evening of (Thursday) August 22 at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Highway 3A near 6-mile (North Shore). The victim was hitchhiking when an unidentified vehicle stopped. It appears a suspect or suspects […]
Raise the Woof event comes to Castlegar!
Whether you’re looking to support a good cause, or just for a fun evening out filled with belly laughs and camaraderie, the Raise the Woof comedy tour is just what you need! Coming to Castlegar to help support our own Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP), Raise the Woof is actually a comedy tour whose entire […]
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Woman air-lifted to Kelowna after a near-fatal collision on CL
Editor’s note: Story has been updated with current information. A woman was flown to Kelowna on Sunday after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a boating accident on Christina Lake. The Grand Forks RCMP were called to the scene at 4:16 p.m. after two tubers collided with a second boat. The tubers were sisters-in-laws, aged 24 and […]
Work at Marshall Lake almost finished
Work to reduce water levels at Marshall Lake (Providence Dam) is proceeding as planned and is expected to be finished by the end of the month. City of Greenwood Mayor Nipper Kettle met with ministry officials in late August and explained they are currently reducing water levels. The next step is to breach the dam […]
71-year-old local facing charges including impaired, resisting arrest and assaulting an officer
A 71-year-old Silverton man is facing charges after allegedly driving impaired, resisting arrest, and assaulting the arresting officer, according to Slocan Lake RCMP Cpl. Ryan Fehler. ‘On Aug. 26, just after 9 p.m., a Slocan Lake RCMP member pulled over a vehicle observed driving irregularly on Hwy 6 between New Denver and Silverton,” Fehler said. […]
'Brazen' shoplifting, B&Es and impaired driver - long week for Queen's Cowboys in Nakusp
Nakusp RCMP were kept busy over the final week of summer with thefts, break-and-enters and impaireds, according to Cpl. Ryan Fehler, who said the office fielded 38 calls for service during the seven-day period. “Break and enters and thefts are continuing in the area and police are urging residents to be vigilant in locking ...
