Tag: Sandon

Book looks at man behind West Kootenay’s most famous photo

Community Greg Nesteroff -
A book to be launched this week explores the life and work of a man who created some of the most iconic photographs in West Kootenay-Boundary history.

Plight of Sandon’s power plant raised in BC legislature 

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now -
A Conservative MLA is going to bat for Sandon’s historic power plant, whose operators say their existence is threatened by the amount BC Hydro pays them for electricity. 

Restore existing Idaho Peak access road, resident says

Tourism Greg Nesteroff -
A Silverton village councillor who used to provide a shuttle service to Idaho Peak says the existing access road should be restored rather than a new route constructed.

Still no decision on new route to Idaho Peak

Recreation My Kootenay Now -
The Ministry of Forests says it continues to evaluate five options. None has yet been ruled out.

Interview – Historian Greg Nesteroff discusses new book

Community Andrea Daignault -
Greg Nesteroff joins Wayne Kelly to discuss his newest book, titled The King of Sandon, ahead of its release

Biography of Sandon founder to be launched in October

Community My Kootenay Now -
A local history book 20 years in the making will be launched at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver in October.

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels
Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Addictions
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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