A meeting south of the border will be important for those north of the border on May 22. When the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control annual public meeting convenes in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on May 22 (6:30-8 p.m.), the board will be discussing information on the regulation of Kootenay Lake and the operation of […]

The City will receive some support for the Kootenay Regional Film Studios, thanks to a provincial government grant. The City of Nelson will gather in $80,000 from the provincial Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) as part of the 2023-24 intake for funded projects. Other local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations in the […]

The City of Greenwood lost a historical building Thursday night when the 123-year-old St. Jude Anglican Church was destroyed by fire. The City of Greenwood said three buildings and a garage were lost in the fire and damage to some surrounding homes and infrastructure also occurred. The City declined further comments until the fire has been […]

Get ready to flip the switch for the B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit, the Nelson Hydro version. Nelson Hydro customers who had an active account as of Dec. 31, 2023 are eligible for the credit. “The credit will be applied to Nelson Hydro customers’ bills as a one-time payment on their next electricity bill after April […]

Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 482 kilometres of highways and side roads, renewing driving surfaces for local residents, travellers and the movement of goods. Approximately 33 kilometres of Highway 97 will be repaved this summer from Tuc el Nuit Road, north of Oliver, northward through the community of Okanagan Falls to […]

RCMP said the suspect involved in an incident (Wednesday) May 8, 2024, has been arrested. RCMP said that on May 10th, 2024, Elk Valley officers safely located and arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with a May 8th, 2024 disturbance which resulted in a weapons complaint. Police said the man, who is local to the […]

ICBC is providing a $110 rebate to eligible drivers through prudent financial management and better-than-expected investment income. Additionally, basic rates will be maintained until March 31, 2026, marking six years in a row with no increases. “Six years of stable rates and the fourth rebate for drivers comes as a result of years of work turning […]

For the second straight year the City’s tax take tips the scales on the north end of five per cent. Although City council prided itself on keeping taxes low or at the rate of inflation — as provided by Statistics Canada — from 2019 to 2022, it has been making up for it since. Council […]

There’s going to be another name on the ballot come this fall during the October BC Election. In an emailed statement, Nelson advocate, Corinne Mori announced her Independent candidacy for the new provincial riding of Kootenay Central in the upcoming BC election scheduled for October 19, 2024. “All across BC, people are signalling a need […]

As high school students eagerly anticipate prom and graduation season, Drug Free Kids Canada is stepping up to support parents and guardians to ensure these memorable moments are safe and enjoyable for all. The organization is proud to announce its upcoming webinar, A Prom to Remember, designed to equip caregivers with essential insights and resources […]