Tag: Kootenay Pass

Special weather advisory issued for Kootenay Pass

Weather My Kootenay Now Staff - March 21, 2025

Drivers are being urged to take it slow and drive to conditions with a special weather warning in effect...

Monitoring of Salmo River Continues Post-Fuel Spill

News Alex Martin - March 29, 2019

The Province continues to assist with and oversee clean up efforts after a fuel spill in the South Salmo...

Fatal Crash Near Salmo Closes Kootenay Pass

News Alex Martin - March 28, 2019

RCMP attended to a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near the bottom of Kootenay Pass at 8:20 pm...

Avalanche Hazard, Control Sees Kootenay, Paulson Passes Closed

Kootenay Pass Closures Alex Martin - January 25, 2018

The Kootenay Pass is closed in both directions between the avalanche gates for avalanche deposit removal. Its expected to take...

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Arrest made in Crescent Valley break-in

Crime August 15, 2025

A woman suspected in a break and enter was arrested in Nakusp after images circulated on social media.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK August 15, 2025

The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Kaslo Turns 132

Community August 15, 2025

To celebrate Kaslo's 132nd birthday, Summit Radio's Afternoons with Andrea featured local historian Greg Nesteroff to share some interesting facts about Kaslo! View the full interview here.

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