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Family of woman killed in Kelowna pushes for ‘Bailey’s Law’ to reform bail system
The B.C. Conservatives are supporting calls for bail reform from the family of a woman killed in Kelowna.Â
West Robson boil notice cancelled
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.
Trail approves new short-term rentals
Zoning amendments were approved this week for 1584 Diamond Street, 112 Rossland Avenue, and 710 Spokane Street.
New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday
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
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.Â
Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park
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
A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.
Robson wildfire under control
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
A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.
Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis
A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.
Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft
Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.
Fauquier boil notice cancelled
The RDCK says repairs have been completed, and water quality tests indicate the water quality is good.
Castlegar receives $400K for flood mapping
The City of Castlegar will update its floodplan mapping and hazard risk assessments with help from a provincial grant.
Pellet gun seized in Trail
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
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
The Castlegar Rebels have announced the signing 2007-born Hunter Edwards.
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Province says no to lower speed limit on Highway 23
The Ministry of Transportation doesn't think that reducing the speed limit at the north end of Nakusp from 70 km/h to 50 km/h is a good idea.
Trail Smoke Eaters sign goalie Cooper Michaluk
The team says Michaluk brings athleticism, experience, and a winning mindset to the crease, and is expected to make an immediate impact.
Preliminary inquiry set in Montrose murder case
A hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for Donald Danchella to stand trial wil be held Feb. 23-25, 2026.
Family of woman killed in Kelowna pushes for ‘Bailey’s Law’ to reform bail system
The B.C. Conservatives are supporting calls for bail reform from the family of a woman killed in Kelowna.Â
UPDATED: Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action
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.
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