Downtown Kelowna drug sweep nets 20 dealers
Another 20 street level drug dealers were caught in the latest undercover drug operation that netted a total of 40 charges. There were eight females and 12 males, including the two youth, that are facing charges that include trafficking in a controlled substance, breach of a recognizance, breach of probation, and breach of ...
2012 West Kootenay Scenic Calendar photos chosen
The 2012 West Kootenay Scenic Calendar is now in at Otter Books and the contest winners have been chosen.Congratulations to Douglas Noblet, first place ($200), and to Troy Collautti and Jo Brown for second place ($100 each). Below is a list showing who has large photos chosen (and will receive six free calendars), and who has...
No confirmation of names of deceased in Hwy 93 crash
RCMP traffic investigators are continuing their investigation into Friday’s fatal crash on Hwy 93 in Kootenay National Park. While the RCMP are confident of the identities of the victims and that they were two adults and two children, no public confirmation has been made pending positive identification by the BC Coroner’s...
Slocan Valley poker float bobs along
Not quite up to hanging out at Shambala this year? Looking for something that mixes bagpipes, roller derby queens and mellow rock and roll? If you are, why not consider joining folks of a similar mind and go for a float down the mighty meandering Slocan River? On Sunday, August 7th the Slocan Valley Recreation Commission...
RCMP confirm Hwy 93 collision claims life of family of four
Four people died Friday on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park after a three-vehicle collision, RCMP traffic investigators confirmed. The RCMP East Kootenay Traffic Services completed their survey and examination Saturday. The vehicles were removed late Friday evening with the highway fully re-opening Saturday. In total ...
Sandpoint, Idaho is the most beautiful small town in the USA: USA Today
Just a jaunt across the border from Nelson, Sandpoint, Idaho has been named the Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA by Rand McNally and USA Today. This honor comes to Sandpoint after weeks of travel by a lucky couple, Dan and JoAnne Schaub, who won the chance to go on the Best of the Road Rally. Last week they arrived in Los...
Idaho man dies after falling off roadside embankment while geocaching
Creston RCMP and BC Coroners Services are investigating an accidental death of an Idaho man who fell over a roadside embankment while geocaching along Hwy 3A north of Creston. On Wednesday, July 20 at around 2:20 pm the Creston RCMP, BCAS Services and Nelson Search and Rescue were dispatched to a roadside pull off area near...
Provincial permits, authorizations and licences just got easier to obtain
People in the natural resource sector will now find it even easier to apply for provincial permits, authorizations and licences with upgraded online service through FrontCounter BC. People can now apply online for two new authorizations: Water Licence Transfer, and Water Licence Name Change. When property with associated a ...
Reid shows his True Colors at international event
Local facilitator, Bill Reid from Nelson, was one of two Canadian facilitators to attend the International True Colors Association annual international conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico in June. Reid presented a workshop on making organizational decisions with a True Colors analysis. The conference was filled with tips ...
Softwood lumber exports to China surpass U.S. for first time
Trade figures for May show the value of softwood lumber exported to China has surpassed the U.S., sending powerful signals about the importance of the Asia Pacific markets for British Columbia’s economy and job prospects. B.C. lumber shipments to China in May 2011 were valued at $122 million compared to the U.S. at $119...
