If you were looking to municipal government for a tax break while costs around us continue to climb, think again: the City is moving ahead with a 4.8 per cent property tax increase this year. On April 23 during a special city council meeting in council chambers the elected officials passed third reading on the […]

Rhett Hamilton is busy preparing to play in the 2024 Centennial Cup. Hamilton and his Melfort Mustang teammates scored three times in the final period to defeat Flin Flon Bombers 4-1 Tuesday to capture the Canterra Seeds Cup. Melfort, finishing second overall in the SJHL behind the Bombers, won the best-of-seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League […]

By the Transportation Safety Board of Canada Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A22P0067) into an emergency forced landing of an Air Tractor AT-802A aircraft, operated by Conair Group Inc., south of Cranbrook, British Columbia (BC). On August 2, 2022, the firefighting aircraft, equipped with amphibious floats, was conducting aerial operations in […]

There will be significantly less parking in the downtown starting this month. As of May 1 downtown businesses — restaurants and pubs — are able to re-construct seasonal patios and sidewalk cafés, an exercise in utilizing the Kootenay outdoors for another form of recreation since the bylaw was created in 2019. As a result, 27 […]

With seven matches to be played in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup 26 tournament, the Province, City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) have updated their estimates of the costs, revenues and economic benefits for the world’s largest single sporting event. “Marquee sporting events like the FIFA World Cup 26 have the power […]

During the past week, Grand Forks RCMP responded to several complaints of either a theft of vehicle or vehicles that were broken into, mostly from the Riverside Drive area. Residents are being reminded of some basic safety tips to help ensure they do not become a victim. The first was on April 25, 2024 10 […]

The City of Nelson will perform a TEST of the City’s Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, May 7, at Noon during Emergency Preparedness Week. Anyone registered with the City’s Emergency Notification System will receive a TEST notification on the device they registered with – text, landline, email or app. This test aims to get residents […]

May at the Capitol Theatre brings both whimsical and satirical performances to the stage. Legally Blonde: the Musical is an unexpected, satirical show put on by Black Productions. With catchy songs, hilarious moments, and a message of empowerment, Legally Blonde: the Musical is a fun and heartfelt journey about staying true to oneself and defying […]

School District No.8 (Kootenay Lake) said in a media release announcement of Laury Carrière as the new Director of Instruction – Indigenous Education and Learning Services effective August 1, 2024. This role replaces the previous District Principal of Aboriginal Education position and is part of the SD8 senior leadership team, underscoring the district’s commitment to […]

Suzan Hewat is joining the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps ensure that the organization continues to support the efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin. “I’d like to welcome Suzan, who, with fellow new members Angus, Karen and Christine, will be part of a Board […]