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Police shooting in Salmo under investigation by IIO

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British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after an RCMP officer shot and seriously injured a man during the execution of a search warrant in Salmo.

Kayla Boisvert grateful to searchers after being found safe

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Kayla Boisvert is thanking B.C. paramedics, hospital staff, search-and-rescue crews and community members who helped during the search after she went missing near the Shambhala Music Festival.

Shambhala enforcement nets dozens of impaired drivers

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Despite having fewer enforcement resources this year, B.C. Highway Patrol still removed over 50 suspected impaired drivers from the road during this year's Shambhala Music Festival. 

UPDATED: Second person missing from Shambhala found

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Raven Watson, 20, was reported missing Monday after her family was unable to contact her.

Public asked to help find wanted Creston man

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Creston RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a 52-year-old, Clark Patrick Hills, who is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

Salmo Secondary receives $600,000 legacy donation

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Salmo Secondary School has been given $600,000 in honour of the legacy of alumni Godfrey and Sheila McDonald.

Salmo power expected to be restored by 8 p.m., Mayor says

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Power in Salmo is now expected to be restored by 8 p.m. Saturday, according to an update from the mayor.

Weapons complaint in Salmo leads to one arrest

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A school in Salmo was placed under hold and secure Monday while police responded to reports of a man with weapons nearby.  

Logging protest in Nelway area ends in arrests

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Two men were arrested Friday after a protest blocked access to a Forest Service road near Nelway, preventing a contractor from reaching a worksite.

SD8 names new principal for Salmo Elementary

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School District 8 has appointed a new principal for Salmo Elementary School. Mr. Roman Wyllie will take over from current principal Rod Giles, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

UPDATED: Residents displaced in Salmo fire

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The fire started at 5:30 a.m. and burned two units in the six-unit building near the school. Everyone got out safely.

Planned power outage near Salmo to affect residents April 8

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now -
Residents just outside Salmo should prepare for a scheduled power outage on April 8, set to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Columbia Basin Trust funds upgrades to boost livability and emergency readiness in affordable housing

Housing My Kootenay Now -
Affordable housing complexes across the Columbia Basin are set to receive upgrades aimed at improving comfort, accessibility and emergency preparedness, through nearly $3.3 million in new funding from Columbia Basin Trust.

Salmo residents advised of chlorination work

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The Village of Salmo is advising residents that its crew will begin chlorinating the community’s water system at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 1, through 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

Salmo byelection slated for Nov. 8

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The byelection is being held following the resignation of councillor Melanie Cox in May.

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

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BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.
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Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.

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Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

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