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Selkirk College Adds Web Developer Program, Will Start this Fall
A new eight month program will be offered at Selkirk College's Tenth Street Campus in Nelson this fall on web development.Matthew Potter is the instructor.He's excited to build the...
Timberwolves Lose Two on Home Opener Weekend
The West Kootenay Timberwolves acquitted themselves well but ultimately fell short versus some higher level competition over their home opener weekend.They lost 7-3 to the Medicine Hat Sun Devils...
Smokies Commit to Pair of Forwards, Name Lapointe Captain
The Trail Smoke Eaters got to work on their 2019-2020 roster this week, announcing this week that they have committed to a pair of 2000-born forwards.Phillipe Lapointe, the son...
Public Consultation Extended On Caribou Protection Draft Agreements
Public engagement sessions are coming to the West Kootenays this week on a draft section 11 agreement for the protection of southern mountain caribou.Premier John Horgan held a press...
Route 99 – Kootenay Connector Hours Extended
The Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Transit have extended hours on bus Route 99 - Kootenay Connector until April 26.The extension has been issued in an effort...
Gas Smell Sees School Evacuated After Hours
The Castlegar Fire Department responded after the smell of natural gas was reported at Castlegar Primary School on Monday, April 15.Chief Sam Lattanzio says they arrived around 2:30 PM:"It...
Monitoring of Salmo River Continues Post-Fuel Spill
The Province continues to assist with and oversee clean up efforts after a fuel spill in the South Salmo River this week.Joshua Watts is an Environmental Emergency Response Officer...
Fatal Crash Near Salmo Closes Kootenay Pass
RCMP attended to a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near the bottom of Kootenay Pass at 8:20 pm yesterday (Wednesday), which resulted in one fatality and a significant...
Smokies Playoff Run Snuffed in 5-2 Defeat
The Vipers offense struck for three goals in the first period as Vernon downed Trail 5-2 to take the...
Nitros Triumph in Triple OT to End Nitehawks Run
A late powerplay tally from Paul Leroux extended Beaver Valley's season - for two more periods - until Brock...
Nitehawks Stave Off Elimination With 4-1 Win
Noah Decottignies made 43 saves to backstop Beaver Valley to a 4-1 win over Kimberley and prevent a sweep...
Smokies Force Game Seven With 5-2 Win Over Vipers
Kent Johnson had the game winner and Mack Byers added a pair of goals to lead the Trail Smoke...
Vipers Strike Smokies 5-2, Take Series Lead
Matt Kowalski's fifth of the post season stood as the decider as Vernon beat Trail 5-2.Teddy Wooding had a...
Nitros Edge Nitehawks 2-1, Take 3-0 Series Lead
Keegan McDowell had the game winner as Kimberley edged Beaver Valley 2-1.The Nitehawks offense only generated 18 shots on...
Smokies Take Series Opener 3-1
Braeden Tuck scored and added a helper on an empty netter as the Trail Smoke Eaters locked down the...
Leafs Stave Off Elimination With 3-0 Shutout
The Nelson Leafs live to play another day after a 3-0 shutout win over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.Tenzin Mint...
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Latest News
Trail aquatic centre shutdown extended
The pool at the Trail Aquatic Centre and Leisure Centre won't reopen on Monday as expected.
Grandview Heights residents hoping to create park
Residents of the Castlegar neighbourhood have already had discussions with city staff and identified four potential sites.
Wildfire put out near Old Glory Trail
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue says the fire, on a steep slope, grew to about 20 by 40 meters.
Kootenay unemployment rate 5.8 per cent in August
More people were working last month in the Kootenays and fewer people were looking for work compared to the same time last year.
Coquihalla Highway reopens after wildfire closure
Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt reopened early Friday afternoon after a closure due to an out-of-control wildfire.
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