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B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

Trail approves new short-term rentals

City of Trail My Kootenay Now Staff -
Zoning amendments were approved this week for 1584 Diamond Street, 112 Rossland Avenue, and 710 Spokane Street.

New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff -
The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.

Rossland seeks $7 million for sewer line upgrade

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now Staff -
Council has given the go-ahead to request the maximum allowed from the UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund, formerly known as the gas tax fund. 

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff -
On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

Montrose woman loses license for drunk driving

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff -
A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff -
A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

RCMP My Kootenay Now Staff -
A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.

Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff -
Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.

Fauquier boil notice cancelled

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now Staff -
The RDCK says repairs have been completed, and water quality tests indicate the water quality is good.

Castlegar receives $400K for flood mapping

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff -
The City of Castlegar will update its floodplan mapping and hazard risk assessments with help from a provincial grant.

Pellet gun seized in Trail

Crime My Kootenay Now Staff -
Police said they responded Friday afternoon to the 100 block of Reservoir Road about a man waving a weapon.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Castlegar Rebels sign new goalie

Castlegar Rebels My Kootenay Now Staff -
The Castlegar Rebels have announced the signing 2007-born Hunter Edwards.
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Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment
A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

SPCA cat Sophie ready for a new home

Community
Sophie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach

Trail Smoke Eaters
A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.
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