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UPDATE: Vehicle incident cleared, traffic moving on Highway 3 near Salmo

UPDATE: Vehicle incident cleared, traffic moving on Highway 3 near Salmo

A vehicle incident is causing major traffic delays near Salmo between Erie Lake and the Highway 3/3B junction.
Train collision with car claims local rancher's life

Train collision with car claims local rancher's life

1905 The happy freedom from destruction by fire which has characterized this town for so long, has been painfully missing during the last few weeks. It transpired that the unfortunate sufferer this time was J.H.
Castlegar/Slocan StellerVista employees reject offer to end strike

Castlegar/Slocan StellerVista employees reject offer to end strike

In spite of mediation, United Steelworkers members at StellerVista Credit Union reject offer
Discs fly in Grand Forks for Ultimate camp

Discs fly in Grand Forks for Ultimate camp

Children and youth treated to one of several summertime day camps focused on sport skills
New report warns of drought, low flows in Columbia River watersheds

New report warns of drought, low flows in Columbia River watersheds

Living Lakes Canada found south-facing watersheds in the basin at higher risk of running low on water amid hotter, drier summers
Power restored for those along Highway 33 near Carmi

Power restored for those along Highway 33 near Carmi

The estimated time of power being restored is 8 p.m.
Police looking for driver alleged to have yelled racist slurs at restaurant staff in Trail

Police looking for driver alleged to have yelled racist slurs at restaurant staff in Trail

Police are looking for the male driver of a yellow 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup
Castlegar's Kootenay Gallery of Art purchases downtown building

Castlegar's Kootenay Gallery of Art purchases downtown building

The Kootenay Gallery's long-held vision of moving to a central location is moving forward
Smoke from several fires blankets Southern Interior

Smoke from several fires blankets Southern Interior

Ash and smoke waft across most of southern half of B.C. from Keremeos and Princeton fires.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Kootenays

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kootenays

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a severe storm