West Kootenay

• Snowfall alert issued for Boundary, West Kootenay regions

  The warning is for the Boundary and West Kootenay regions, and includes Highway 3, from Grand Forks to Creston.

  Weather

  Mar 2
  
• Okanagan politician Richard Cannings not seeking federal re-election in 2025

  Richard Cannings was first elected in South Okanagan – West Kootenay in 2015. He was re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2023
  
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• Car in ditch leads to significant drug seizure: RCMP

  According to Slocan Valley RCMP, the officer happened across a vehicle in a ditch near Silverton early Wednesday, around 4 a.m.

  Crime

  May 19, 2023
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• Flood risk diminishing in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  'River levels have now reached their peak levels from last week’s snowmelt and rainfall over the weekend,' the BC River Forecast Centre said.

  Weather

  May 8, 2023
• B.C. flooding: Concerns remain high in Southern Interior as rain sweeps in

  Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay, stating that heavy rain could contribute to the escalating flooding situation.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
• Okanagan snowpack level holds steady at 113%, despite recent precipitation

  Provincially, most regions are below their normal levels, with only eight at 100 per cent of their normal snowpack levels or more.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
• B.C. weather: Heavy rain alerts issued for Boundary, West Kootenay, Elk Valley regions

  Environment Canada is forecasting 30 to 50 mm of rain from Sunday night through to Monday.

  Weather

  Apr 8, 2023
• B.C. man expected to recover from grievous injuries in targeted explosion, say police

  A 41-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in the explosion. He was found near his vehicle after the explosion and received life-saving help from the public.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2022
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• B.C. municipal election 2022: Fruitvale results

  Fruitvale is located in B.C.’s West Kootenay region, about 15 kilometres from Trail and a short distance from the Canada-U.S. border.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
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• B.C. municipal election 2022: Rossland results

  Rossland is located in the Kootenays, and within the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. It's also about 12 kilometres from the Canada-U.S. border.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022