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Mining company perseveres through delays, wildfires at West Kootenay site

Taranis Resources has been attempting an exploratory project at Trout Lake for years

Oct 7, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Cleanup underway for fire that shut down Highway 3 near Grand Forks

Crews cleaning up fire that shut down Highway 3

Oct 6, 2024 12:25 PM Read more >

Grand Forks RCMP investigating multiple impaired driving cases

Multiple impaired driving offenses kept Grand Forks RCMP officers busy during the final week of September. The first was on Sept. 24 at 11:20 a.m.

Oct 4, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Grand Forks couple receives first FireSmart rebate cheque

A Grand Forks couple received the first RDKB FireSmart Grant rebate for the region and are encouraging others who want to make their homes and properties safer to look into applying.

Oct 4, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Alternative approval process initiated for Castlegar airport project

Loan needed for West Kootenay Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation and Taxiway Extension project

Oct 4, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Selkirk College to consider cuts following new international student cap

The college's president says a federally mandated reduction to international student enrolment in 2025 will impact Selkirk's programming

Oct 3, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Dozens race for Seasons inaugural fun run

Fundraiser race for Phoenix Nordic Club brings in 42 runners

Oct 2, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

No sailings for Needles Ferry due to job action

The Columbia Ferry is operational

Oct 2, 2024 9:17 AM Read more >

Nelson asked to join class action lawsuit against major oil companies

The group Sue Big Oil wants companies to help cities pay for climate damage

Oct 1, 2024 9:25 AM Read more >

No injuries or homes lost in Christina Lake wildfire

RDKB rescinds all evacuation alerts and orders

Sep 29, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >