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RCMP investigate theft of multiple firearms stolen from Creston business

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Wednesday May 17 2023

Creston RCMP said that during the early morning hours on May 17, 2023, officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a local business on the 1000 block of Canyon Street.

Creston RCMP is seeking public assistance to identify the suspects after a number of firearms were stolen from a business overnight.

Creston RCMP said that during the early morning hours on May 17, 2023, officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a local business on the 1000 block of Canyon Street.

Police said that the unknown suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival, but it was discovered that multiple firearms had been stolen along with ammunition.

The Addams Family: A New Musical coming to Capitol Theatre

by Sarah Lord on Tuesday May 16 2023

Let’s see . . . Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia and Pugsley are ready to take the stage for the upcoming The Addams Family: A New Musical. — Submitted photo

It’s time to delight in the macabre as The Addams Family: A New Musical takes to the Capitol Theatre May 25-28th.

A total of 22 cast members will take to the stage.

Produced by Black Productions, this dark comedy features the eccentric Addams family, whose lives are upturned when their daughter, Wednesday, brings home a “normal” man she intends to marry.

Sydney Black of Black Productions says there is so much to love about the show.

Laptop theft, erratic driving — Grand Forks RCMP

by Contributor on Monday May 15 2023

The downtown business owner left the laptop for a brief moment, but long enough for the item to be taken.

Theft of Laptop

On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., Grand Forks officers attended to a business in the downtown core for a report of a theft of Thinkpad laptop. The owner had just turned their head for a brief moment and the item was taken.

Officers immediately began their investigation, but unfortunately were unable to locate the item or a suspect at this time.

The RCMP would like to remind people of the importance of not leaving valuables unattended, as within a blink of an eye, they can be taken.

Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers founder recognized by BC Achievement Foundation

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Monday May 15 2023

The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (right) presents Gerry Nellestijn, founder and trailblazing force behind the Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society (SWSS), with a 2023 BC Achievement Community Award at Government House in Victoria on May 10. — Submitted photo

Gerry Nellestijn, founder and trailblazing force behind the Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society (SWSS), was recently recognized as a recipient of a 20th annual Community Award by Premier David Eby and Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation.

The program, presented by BC Achievement – an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province – recognizes extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger and more resilient communities.

Hot weather continues in Boundary, West Kootenay regions

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Monday May 15 2023

The Kettle River near Rock Creek was moving swiftly thanks to the rise in the thermometer that has seen an increase in the snowmelt in the region. — Lone Sheep photo

Environment Canada is continuing its Special Weather Statement for most of the BC Interior through the week, including the Boundary, West Kootenay regions.

Environment Canada said that unseasonably hot weather will continue with daytime highs rising to the low to mid 30's over the central and southern interior while the northern regions will see the thermometer reaching the mid to high 20s.

"The BC Interior is experiencing unseasonably hot weather due to a strong ridge of high pressure," Environment Canada said.

Interior Health pumps brakes on opening of supervised inhalation site

by Local Journalism Initiative on Saturday May 13 2023

The Friendship Outreach Clubhouse in the 800 Block of Vernon Street in Nelson was to open a supervised inhalation site this weekend.

Public backlash from concerned citizens in Nelson has put the brakes on a supervised inhalation site slated for the Friendship Outreach Clubhouse.

Located on the 800 block of Vernon Street in Nelson, people living in the area have voiced their opinion against the operation of the Interior Health Authority site — with the site opening delayed from last weekend to a timeline of “a few weeks.”

Citing no consultation with those living in the neighbourhood, several people had pressed the IHA over the decision to open the supervised inhalation site.

Keeping a low profile: jobless rate in Kootenay region stays below average

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Saturday May 13 2023

The percentage for known unemployed people in the Kootenay region was 4.3 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada latest figures.

The unemployment rate for the Kootenay region is beginning to climb but is still below the provincial and national rates, according to recent figures released by Statistics Canada.

The percentage for known unemployed people in the Kootenay region — which includes West and East Kootenay, as well as Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks — was 4.3 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada latest figures, up from 3.2 per cent in March.

Budget goes above and beyond previous five years with nearly six per cent hike

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Friday May 12 2023

On Tuesday night during a regular city council meeting in council chambers the elected officials passed fourth reading and adoption on the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw that carries several increases.

Call it the drive for five.

City council has made up for keeping taxes low or at the rate of inflation — as provided by Statistics Canada — for the last five years with a 5.8 per cent increase in municipal property taxes for 2023.

On Tuesday night during a regular city council meeting in council chambers the elected officials passed fourth reading and adoption on the Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw that carries several increases.

Kootenay Lake Fishing Report — May is looking good

by Contributor on Friday May 12 2023

The last week of April saw some great fishing, and the first couple weeks of May have been on fire. — Photo courtesy Reel Adventures Sportfishing

It’s finally May, which generally sees a warming of the weather.

This means the water temperatures are rising, and the fish are waking up.

Here’s your latest fishing reports:

Kootenay Lake:

It’s like a switch has turned to the on position. The water temperatures are finally in the high 40’s and the fish are putting on the ‘feed bags’.

The last week of April saw some great fishing, and the first couple weeks of May have been on fire.

Kootenay resident’s work in water protection wins two BC Achievement Awards

by Contributor on Friday May 12 2023

The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (right) presents Kat Hartwig, Executive Director of Living Lakes Canada, with a 2023 BC Achievement Community Award at Government House in Victoria on May 10. — Photo courtesy Living Lakes Canada

 Kat Hartwig of Brisco is the recipient of two BC Achievement awards, which were presented to her during a formal ceremony held at Government House in Victoria on Wednesday, May 10.

As the founder and executive director of the Nelson-based water stewardship organization Living Lakes Canada, Hartwig is one of 20 individuals across the province to be recognized with a 2023 Community Award, and is the sole recipient of the distinguished Mitchell Award.

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