Slocan Valley

• Slocan Valley: New developments see future in tiny homes, communal living

  'We found a piece of property that we thought would be a great pocket neighbourhood for people who could work remotely and would like to do so in a nice place.'

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2021
  
• Supreme Court of Canada ruling could reset Sinixt presence in B.C.’s West Kootenay region

  A Native American from Washington state sparked a complex court battle after he crossed the border, shot an elk, then notified conservation officials and turned himself in.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
  
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• 305 homes on evacuation alert due to wildfire in Slocan Valley

  The lightning-caused fire was first spotted last Monday, and has grown to about 200 hectares in size.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2020
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• Death of 47-year-old Slocan Valley man ‘involved criminality,’ police say

  Graham was found dead on Oct. 8 around 10 p.m. on a private property in the Vallican area.

  Feb 25, 2020
• Slocan Valley areas under evacuation alert over potential flooding

  Residents don't have to leave yet. But they might soon.

  Environment

  May 17, 2018
• Failure to recruit doctors could force BC community to limit ER hours to 9-5

  The decision is being delayed until the spring.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2018
• Vernon Search and Rescue called out

  Vernon Search and Rescue were called to the Slocan Valley on Wednesday for what we now know was a recovery mission.

  Mar 30, 2016
• Winlaw volunteer fire department returns to work following chief’s suspension

  A volunteer fire department in the Slocan Valley has returned to work today, after all 19 members resigned in protest of their chief being suspended.

  Aug 16, 2013
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• Volunteer fire department in Slocan Valley resigns in protest after chief suspended

  The volunteer fire department in the Slocan River Valley have resigned in protest of their chief being suspended, after he refused to provide traffic control for a non-emergency event.

  Aug 15, 2013
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• Slocan Valley residents: drinking water still isn’t safe

  The local health authority lifted a water advisory in the area five days ago, saying that people could now go ahead and use it as needed. however, many residents say they can still see a sheen of fuel across the surface of their well water, and that it still smells like fuel.

  Aug 15, 2013