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Blewett's Helen Jameson, who cared for injured wildlife, dies at 89

Blewett's Helen Jameson, who cared for injured wildlife, dies at 89

Jameson was celebrated for her animal rehabilitation
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Update: Slocan area wildfire evacuation order for 16 properties, evacuation alert for 190 more

Update: Slocan area wildfire evacuation order for 16 properties, evacuation alert for 190 more

This article contains links to maps and lists of properties affected by the Mulvey Creek and Ponderosa fires
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Wildfire information meeting for residents of Silverton and Area H, July 21

Wildfire information meeting for residents of Silverton and Area H, July 21

Meeting is restricted to residents of Silverton and Area H only
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QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

The dog days of summer are here, which means it’s time to celebrate dogs
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UPDATE: Three wildfires near Silverton grow in size

UPDATE: Three wildfires near Silverton grow in size

Nemo Creek 1, Aylwin and Komonko fires have all grown
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BC Wildfire asks Kootenay residents to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire asks Kootenay residents to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire Service is warning members of the public to stay out of operating areas of firefighting aircraft as fire activity continues
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322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

There are 3 wildfires of note; 1 near Ashcroft and 2 in the Kootenays
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UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evacuation alert

UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evacuation alert

Residents should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice
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New exhibits featuring local artists opening at Kootenay Gallery

New exhibits featuring local artists opening at Kootenay Gallery

The Kootenay Gallery will launch exhibits by Barbara Brown and Jenny Baillie on Aug. 1
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Jewel Lake regatta seeking sailors for inaugural event

Jewel Lake regatta seeking sailors for inaugural event

Sailing competitions are usually something reserved for the coast and larger lakes, but one is coming to Jewel Lake next month. The Jewel Lake Trailer Sailor Regatta is planned for Aug. 16 to Aug.
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