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Shared Care Project Sees Enhanced Chronic Pain Support Locally

The Shared Care Chronic Pain Project saw community consultation with over 245 patients and 40 practitioners to develop one-stop-access to the most up-to-date resources and information.
Rossland Marathon Swimmer Hits the Open Water Again in 2021

Another year and another challenge for a marathon swimmer from Rossland. Aerin Bowers has scheduled an 18km swim across Kalmalka Lake near Vernon on August 8th.
Investigators Scrutinize Series of Salmo Area Wildfires

Both Salmo RCMP and Fire Department responded to as many as four brush fires north-west of the Highway 3 and Highway 6 intersection on Saturday, July 24th.
Castlegar Council Responds to Cooling Centre Concerns

The City will support a partnership with Cooling Centres already operated by local churches through the remainder of this year, after concerned letters from community members were covered through correspondence at Castlegar’s July 19th Regular Meeting.
Rossland Freedom of the City Policy Prevails

City staff was directed to explore the feasibility of rescinding the Policy back in June as some councillors found the policy to be archaic and out-dated, but a four-to-three motion this month saw the policy prevail.
Trail's Lauren Bay-Regula Has Won an Olympic Medal.

It took three tries, but Trail's Lauren Bay-Regula has her Olympic medal. The Canadian Women's Softball team beat Mexico 3-2 in the Bronze medal game during a driving rain in Yokohama, Japan.
RDCK Issues Monday Update on Local Wildfires

The RDCK says smoke is impeding air support for both the Michaud Creek Wildfire located roughly 21-kilometers south of Edgewood as well as the Octopus Creek Wildfire approximately 11 kilometres south of Fauquier, but air tankers and helicopters will return as soon as it's safe.
Habitat Housing Development Talks Return to Castlegar Council Chambers

Council passed a Development Permit for the form and character of the Habitat For Humanity Project, confident that concerns raised at an earlier Public Hearing are being appropriately addressed.
RDCK Reduces Portion of Evacuation Orders, Planned Ignition and more

A portion of properties affected by the Michaud Creek Wildfire are being reduced to an Evacuation Alert, while all properties affected by the Cultus Creek blaze are being reduced to an Evacuation Alert.

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Music News

KT Tunstall Scraps Tour Plans Due To Hearing Loss Fears

The Scottish singer was set to open for Daryl Hall & John Oates.
What Happened July 28th In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.
Why July 28th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
What Happened July 27th In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.
Why July 27th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
What Happened July 26th In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.

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