West Kootenays

• RCMP believe wildfires were deliberately started around Salmo, B.C. in West Kootenay

  Police said on July 24, officers and firefighters responded to as many as four brush fires located northwest of the Highway 3 and Highway 6 intersection.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2021
  
• 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
  
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• B.C. heat wave: Spike in temperature can lead to spike in energy bill, says FortisBC

  To prevent a shockingly high energy bill as summer heats up, Fortis says there are several steps people can take to stay cool and minimize electricity use.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2021
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• Trans-Canada Highway near Chase reopened after avalanche control work

  The closure will take place near Chase on Saturday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Jan 25, 2020
• RCMP in West Kootenay region search for man who went missing on way to Kelowna

  Police say Christopher Sanford was last seen in Nakusp on Aug. 4 before travelling west to the Okanagan.

  Crime

  Aug 9, 2019
• UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch has ended for B.C.’s Southern Interior

  The severe thunderstorm watch remains only for the East Kootenay and Elk Valley regions.

  Weather

  Jul 5, 2019
• RCMP locate vehicle in West Kootenay river crash believed to have killed 2 teens

  The two teens who were in the back seat of the car remain missing and are presumed dead.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2019
• Wildfire burning near Salmo, annual music festival

  A wildfire is burning near Salmon B.C., and one of the province's largest music festivals.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2018
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• WATCH: Cougar spotted swimming in Whatshan Lake

  A group fishing the Whatshan Lake in the West Kootenay region captured a rare sight with their camera this past Sunday.

  Sep 1, 2016