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Bad hair day: Alberta man lands in jail after dine-and-dash in downtown Trail

Bad hair day: Alberta man lands in jail after dine-and-dash in downtown Trail

The man was arrested after a brief struggle: Trail RCMP
Ferry strike damages East Shore economy and mental health, say business leaders

Ferry strike damages East Shore economy and mental health, say business leaders

East Shore residents are affected by many levels of uncertainty about travel, business and medical needs
West Kootenay vet clinics to begin sharing after-hours calls

West Kootenay vet clinics to begin sharing after-hours calls

The change is being made to improve work-life balance for local veterinarians
Kaslo council votes down South Beach development proposal

Kaslo council votes down South Beach development proposal

Council has decided to put the purchase agreement aside and rezone the land to bring it in line with the Official Community Plan
Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

Province fined $783K after highway traffic safety violation at Shambhala

WorkSafeBC says unqualified and under-equipped staff directed highway traffic in an unsafe manner
Ambitious $2M mental health initiative unveiled for Kootenay Boundary

Ambitious $2M mental health initiative unveiled for Kootenay Boundary

“Mental health affects every aspect of our community,” said Lisa Pasin
Castlegar housing inventory continues to increase

Castlegar housing inventory continues to increase

In 2023, the City of Castlegar identified a need for 464 housing units
Chronic shortage of paid-on-call firefighters forces closure of Genelle Fire Hall

Chronic shortage of paid-on-call firefighters forces closure of Genelle Fire Hall

Fire Chief Dan Derby: “This decision was not made lightly."
Castlegar couple arrested for drug trafficking

Castlegar couple arrested for drug trafficking

Arrest made after search warrant execution
Snowpack below normal in West Kootenay

Snowpack below normal in West Kootenay

Measurements are 24 per cent below normal