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Four students awarded 2025 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship

Each year, the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recognizes Columbia Basin students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational and career goals.

Kootenays better prepared for climate emergencies

The Kootenays will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters with $1,143,920 in...

Salmo Village water chlorination planned

Salmo residents are being asked to refrain from using sprinklers, washing machines or any extra water usage from 10pm...

CBT funds accessible play spaces

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

Columbia Basin Trust gives nearly $390,000 for trail enhancement

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving out $389,400 to 19 trail enhancement projects across the region, opening up...

Salmo Hotel Bar & Grill reopens after 14 months

After an over year-long closure, the Salmo Hotel Bar & Grill is open once again. The historic Salmo Hotel has...

Salmo Chlorination Notice

The Village of Salmo is urging resident to put water aside tonight (Thursday October 24th) if you have chlorine...

Salmo Pool opening day pushed back

Salmo and area residents will have to wait a bit longer for their first splash of the season,  after...

UPDATED: Fortis BC responds to power outages in the region

Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay's that has affected over 7,000 customers.   Fortis B.C’s...

Another resigning councillor triggers second Salmo byelection

For the second time in under a month a councillor in Salmo has announced their resignation.  The village confirms Melanie...

Salmo Grade 7/8 girls win West Kootenay basketball finals

It’s not often that the coaches of a winning team get a pie in the face for their efforts,...

Fibre optic network to be expanded from Fruitvale to Nelson

Funding has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s regional fibre optic network between Fruitvale and Nelson. Permitting and...

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...

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...

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B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.

Crime declines in downtown Trail

The move of the temporary homeless shelter to Riverside Dr has reduced the amount crime in downtown Trail.
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