Tag: Village of Salmo

Salmo: Mayor and council elected by acclamation

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now - September 11, 2026

Salmo will have a new mayor next term, with current mayor Diana Lockwood not seeking re-election.

Payton McKellar to be acclaimed to Salmo council

Elections My Kootenay Now - October 5, 2025

When nominations for the vacant seat on village council closed Friday, there was only one candidate for the job.

Salmo Village water chlorination planned

Village of Salmo Kate Brown - May 7, 2025

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

Fibre optic network from Trail to Nelson successfully installed

Community My Kootenay Now - June 13, 2024

High-speed internet and cellular services are now available in rural communities located between Nelson and Trail (via Salmo) with...

RDCK firefighters complete heavy vehicle rescue training

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie - June 11, 2024

Firefighters within the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) spent their weekend learning how to safely conduct patient extrications...

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels October 14, 2026

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 October 14, 2026

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 October 14, 2026

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