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Cougars on the prowl in Greater Trail

Cougars on the prowl in Greater Trail

With two cougar sightings in Greater Trail, WildsafeBC warns locals to keep their pets and children close.
Fire warning issued for weekend campers

Fire warning issued for weekend campers

Campfires are still allowed, but larger fires are banned in much of B.C. and fines for breaking fire restrictions have been tripled
Montrose council tackles residential concerns

Montrose council tackles residential concerns

Signs don't work, Montrose resident tells village council Monday night.
School District 20 board approves busing fees, late French Immersion at Crowe

School District 20 board approves busing fees, late French Immersion at Crowe

Kootenay-Columbia School District 20 approved the new district busing fees and a late French Immersion program at Crowe.
East Kootenay cities team up on trail

East Kootenay cities team up on trail

Cranbrook and Kimberley are teaming up with the NorthStar Rails 2 Trails Society to provide maintenance to popular route.
Former B.C. government staffer charged with breach of trust

Former B.C. government staffer charged with breach of trust

Brian Bonney charged in connection with B.C. Liberal Party's ethnic outreach strategy
Kootenay Boundary emergency personnel rescue stranded climber

Kootenay Boundary emergency personnel rescue stranded climber

Grand Forks RCMP, Trail Fire Rescue and multiple search and rescue teams helped rescue a climber stranded under the Paulson Bridge.
RAPP out illegal dumpers in RDKB

RAPP out illegal dumpers in RDKB

Outside of municipal boundaries, RAPP is the only recourse for illegal dumping in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
Fine for passing school bus more than doubles

Fine for passing school bus more than doubles

Fine goes up to $368 for ignoring flashing lights as children get on and off, same as new distracted driving penalty
Committee agrees to upgrade RDKB polllution control centre

Committee agrees to upgrade RDKB polllution control centre

Regional leaders agree to upgrade Columbia Pollution Control Centre, project could near $55 million.