The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Wetlands Institute workshop, a unique and immersive seven-day training event provided by our Wetland Education Program. This exceptional opportunity is offered at no charge to B.C. applicants with wetland or watershed projects that benefit the province. This workshop is ideal for consultants, planners, members […]

The parking lot next to the Chamber of Commerce building near the foot of Baker Street in Nelson is going to look a lot different in the near future after a six-storey housing project was announced by the BC Government Tuesday. The Nelson project, combined with another build in Fernie, will created nearly 100 new […]

The next provincial election may be more than two months away, but candidates — including BC Premier David Eby — are already lining up chances to speak to the voting public in person. Monday afternoon, at the gymnasium at the old Central School, Premier Eby answered questions at a Town Hall meeting hosted by Kootenay […]

Trail RCMP are investigating a neighbour assault on August 10, 2024, in the 1200 block of Columbia Avenue. RCMP said that at 9:11 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to an assault in progress between two women. RCMP said a 35-year-old Trail woman allegedly assaulted her neighbour, 25-year-old Trail woman, during a […]

Nelson, a city located in the heart of the West Kootenay that overlooks Kootenay Lake, has long been known for its beauty and impressive collection of restored heritage buildings and homes. Over the next few years, the Heritage City will get a new addition:  Hallō Nelson — a unique new development that will offer more […]

Bridging cultures and developing English language skills during a summer deep-dive into Kootenay life was the successful outcome for a group of 78 Selkirk College learners from around the world. A post-secondary highlight during the more quiet summer months, Selkirk College opened its doors to a Government of Canada initiative that aims to encourage individuals […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) confirmed Monday that there have been multiple structure losses along Highway 6 in Electoral Area H due to the Komonko Creek wildfire, as well as on the west side of Slocan Lake in Electoral Area H due to the Nemo Creek wildfire. The RDCK’s building department and fire […]

One of the more popular recreational areas outside of Nelson will be receiving some work over the next few years, according to BC Hydro. Mary Anne Coules, spokesperson for the Crown corporation, said the there are plans for the Kootenay Canal — located 22 kilometres south of Nelson — to upgrade, refurbish or replace various […]

The province is hiring locals to help fight fires burning in the Slocan Valley, despite claims from people on social media to the contrary. Karley Desroisers, information officer from the Southeast Fire Centre for the Slocan Lake complex (wildfire area), said the B.C. Wildfire Service has been honouring the tradition of hiring local people — […]

For the second time in four years, invasive zebra mussels have been found hiding in a popular aquarium accessory in Washington State. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirms that on Monday, August 5th, 2024, invasive freshwater zebra mussels were found in a shipment of Marimo moss balls. These decorative algae are commonly used […]