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Woodstove sparks fire in Montrose

A Montrose resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a mobile home fire late Wednesday night.

Jan 29, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Local dental care organization wins Pacific Blue Cross funding

The West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is the winner of Pacific Blue Cross’s 75th anniversary Share the Care campaign.

Jan 28, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

South Columbia SAR gets swinging on hall overhaul

Phase 1 of the overhaul will see the dilapidated face removed and rebuilt; the property landscaped, and an outdoor staircase added.

Jan 28, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. coroner identifies skier who died at Red Mountain

Washington state man dies in skiing incident at Red Mountain

Jan 28, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Trail police issue warning of phone scam

Local residents have received bogus calls from a man claiming to be from Canada Revenue threatening court action.

Jan 28, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Home care spread thin, seniors' advocate says

Growing number of seniors outpacing home care services, Health Minister Terry Lake acknowledges

Jan 27, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

FortisBC waits for BCUC’s approval to break ground on Castlegar project

The proposed Kootenay Operations Centre would consolidate operations for Warfield and South Slocan.

Jan 26, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

Former finance minister to advise Clark

Carole Taylor, architect of B.C.'s carbon tax, working part time for a dollar a year advising Premier Christy Clark

Jan 25, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Produce prices highly dependent upon weather, says local grocer

The price of produce, like cauliflower and citrus, has skyrocketed recently due to bad weather ruining crops.

Jan 23, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Special avalanche advisory for the back country; Kootenay Pass will close Friday afternoon for avalanche control

Avalanche Canada issues warning of back country peril. Avalanche control slated Friday afternoon on Kootenay Pass.

Jan 22, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >