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UPDATE: Six-vehicle collision closes Castlegar’s Kinnaird Bridge, sends six to hospital

UPDATE: Six-vehicle collision closes Castlegar’s Kinnaird Bridge, sends six to hospital

All of the drivers are expected to recover
30-day public input period started for WHY Resources mine application near Rossland

30-day public input period started for WHY Resources mine application near Rossland

West Kootenay residents are urged to send comments and concerns to Chief Inspector of Mines
43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl
Husband, wife awarded Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year

Husband, wife awarded Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year

Accolade recognizes efforts in tandem, like much of their volunteerism has been
MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

MELTDOWN: As water dries up, Creston Valley’s farmers worry for the future

RDCK is studying the feasibility of additional water sources for the area
SD6 will hire non-certified teachers to fill in on-call positions

SD6 will hire non-certified teachers to fill in on-call positions

Grand Forks riders ready for an other BMX racing season

Grand Forks riders ready for an other BMX racing season

Club opens season with repaired track, provincial championships in July
Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

Sinixt Confederacy conducts ethnohistory training for West Kootenay businesses, organizations, governments

The event was attended by more than 500 people over three days
1st Kimberley Scout Group remove car wreck from river bank at Camp Stone

1st Kimberley Scout Group remove car wreck from river bank at Camp Stone

Beavers and Cubs complete month-long Earth Day project
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

Snow is a means of survival for some species