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Kootenay unemployment rate highest in B.C.

Kootenay unemployment rate highest in B.C.

Unemployment for the region was 6.8 per cent in February
Two teen girls attacked in Nelson: police

Two teen girls attacked in Nelson: police

The assault allegedly took place March 15 at Cedar and Front Streets
Four candidates on ballot for Castlegar-area school board byelection

Four candidates on ballot for Castlegar-area school board byelection

Election will be held April 20
UPDATE: Ecosystem restoration burn begins at Deer Park Mountain

UPDATE: Ecosystem restoration burn begins at Deer Park Mountain

Smoke may be visible from Deer Park, Renata, Castlegar, Edgewood and Highway 6
When Nelson police receive a mental-health call, they turn to Fiona Stevenson

When Nelson police receive a mental-health call, they turn to Fiona Stevenson

A new program partners Interior Health front-line workers with local law enforcement
West Kootenay debate team excels at provincial championships

West Kootenay debate team excels at provincial championships

Students were required to speak to both sides of the case in two separate rounds
Vendors and volunteers needed for Castlegar Spring Fling

Vendors and volunteers needed for Castlegar Spring Fling

Event will take place May 4
Two people die in single-vehicle crash near Vallican

Two people die in single-vehicle crash near Vallican

The crash took place March 10 on Little Slocan Road
Castlegar senior loses almost $10K in phone scam

Castlegar senior loses almost $10K in phone scam

RCMP say 17 Castlegar residents have lost money to frauds so far this year
Castlegar Chamber of Commerce building nearing completion

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce building nearing completion

The Confluence will house the West Kootenay Gateway Visitor’s Centre