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UPDATED: Driver facing meth charges following single-vehicle accident in Rosemont

by Nelson Daily Staff on Friday August 16 2019

Police said a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle during the search.

Following a single-vehicle accident early Friday morning that sent the driver to hospital with minor injuries, Nelson Police has recommended charges of Possession of Methamphetamine against the 25-year-old male driver in this incident.

In a media release Friday, Nelson Police added that a female associated with the male driver is also facing charges.

“As a result of the investigation conducted, police have also identified a 29-year-old female who was determined to be associated to the male driver,” Nelson Police said.

'A real step backward' — Recreation Groups blast plan to remove trail designation from Columbia, Western Rail Trail

by Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday August 15 2019

The rail bridge on the Columbia and Western Rail Trail is popular for off-road riders from spring through until fall. — Photo courtesy Trails Society of BC

Concern is growing for recreation groups in the Boundary, West Kootenay after Recreation Sites and Trails BC with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development proposed cancelation of trail designation for the former Canadian Pacific Railway line route between Castlegar and Christina Lake.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC is proposing to turn the 67 kilometer section of the Columbia and Western Rail Trail — formally known as the Trans Canada Trail — into a road tenure.

Control, management of invasive species in region urged by CKISS

by Timothy Schafer on Thursday August 15 2019

Approximately 750 lakes throughout the West Kootenay and British Columbia are currently monitored annually by organizations including CKISS, in order to detect and hopefully prevent similar problems in the area. — BC Government photo

This isn’t your typical mussel beach.

One of the greatest current threats to the region’s watersheds and beaches is the Zebra and Quagga mussels, according to the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS).

The mussels — only the size of a fingernail — are being monitored in approximately 750 lakes throughout the West Kootenay and across North America, said CKISS development coordinator Laurie Carr in a recent presentation to the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors.

Oasis pickleball courts celebrate Grand Opening

by RDKB on Monday August 12 2019

Grand opening has led to informal league and spike in players. — Submitted

The Oasis Recreation Committee has seen a summer wish come true. At their June grand opening they gave away free burgers, smokies and pickleball paddles with the hope that the nearly 100 people who turned up would keep on coming to the Oasis Community Park to play pickleball— one of the fastest growing sports in Canada. And they have.

UPDATED: Evacuation Alert removed for Morley Creek

by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday August 11 2019

YRB crews have been busy clearing mud and debris from Highway 3A, approximately 10 kilometres north of Nelson. — Courtesy YRB Facebook

The Regional District of Central Kootenay issued a media release Monday afternoon regarding the mudslide at Morley Creek, north of Nelson.

Upon recommendation by subject matter experts (SMEs) from the Province, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is removing the Evacuation Alert issued yesterday for properties in the Morley Creek area at 10 Mile, north of Nelson on Highway 3A, effective immediately. The Evacuation Alert had been issued for about 30 properties in the area due to a debris flood.

Truck carrying milk crashes south of Nelson

by Nelson Daily Staff on Saturday August 10 2019

The truck carrying milk to be delivered to local businesses lost control on Highway 6 south of Nelson Friday morning. — Nelson Fire Rescue photo

A truck carrying milk crashed south of Nelson Friday morning Nelson Fire Rescue reported in a media release.

Nelson Fire Rescue were alerted at 6:55 a.m. Friday a serious motor vehicle incident by Nelson Police Department on Highway 6 just south of Nelson.

The two NFRS members on duty responded to what turned out to be a five-ton refer truck that had lost control resulting in a rollover and crash into the ditch, damaging another vehicle and telephone pole.

Environment Canada issues Thunderstorm Watch for Boundary, West Kootenay

by Nelson Daily Staff on Saturday August 10 2019

Environment Canada said an approaching upper level disturbance will bring conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. — Screenshot photo

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on top of its recent Special Air Quality Statement for Boundary, West Kootenay, Arrow and Slocan Lakes and Kootenay Lake regions.

Environment Canada said an approaching upper level disturbance will bring conditions favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening.

“These thunderstorms are capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds and rainfall rates of 15 to 25 mm/hr,” Environment Canada website said.

Police intercept haul of drugs/cash headed to Shambhala

by Castlegar Source on Friday August 09 2019

Vehicles seized by Central Saanich Police Service

A shipment of drugs en route to Shambhala has been seized by police, according to a police press release issued Thursday.

“Central Saanich Police have arrested a man in his 20s and are recommending several charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking,” the release said. “The man is the subject of a months-long investigation and the most recent search warrant was executed on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

A truck and travel trailer bound for an electronic music festival was stopped on the way to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and seized.

Early morning fire destroys downtown house

by Kyra Hoggan on Friday August 09 2019

Photo courtesy CFD.

A fire in downtown Castlegar early this morning has damaged an unoccupied house beyond repair, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio.

He said the call came in at 5:27 a.m. to attend a structure fire in the 400 block of 11 Avenue. Crews, including Ladder One Engine One, a command vehicle and nine firefighters, arrived on scene at 5:39 a.m. to find a fully-involved blaze.

The fire spread to nearby evergreen trees as well, Lattanzio said.

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