City of Nelson Receives Grant to Develop Liquid Waste Management Plan

The City of Nelson is receiving a $395,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund to fully cover development of a comprehensive Liquid Waste Management Plan.

The Plan was identified as a priority back in January and is the first step in upgrading aging infrastructure including the wastewater treatment plant, as well as a crucial step to ensure proper handling, treatment and disposal of Nelson's liquid waste.

The Management Plan will also help identify and address new environmental requirements associated with liquid waste while ensuring city-infrastructure is sufficient in handling the volume of liquid waste generated throughout the community.

"Mayor and Council are appreciative of being awarded a $395,000 grant contribution from the federal government…." says Mayor Janice Morrison "….This grant will allow us to proceed with the important planning stage of upgrading of our aging wastewater treatment system. This detailed planning is critical as these are multi-million dollar projects."

Residents can expect public consultation on the process as the goal is to develop a community-specific solution.

Salmo RCMP Responds to Man Struck by Vehicle on Kootenay Pass

The Castlegar man encroached onto the highway near the summit of the Kootenay Pass, resulting in an on-coming vehicle striking him.
Castlegar Airport Records 84% Reliability in August

Summer's 100% reliability streak came to a close with five cancellations due to smoke and 84% overall reliability.
Grand Forks Council Approves TUP for Land Remediation

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Renovations Continue for Second Rossland Scouts

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Grand Forks Council Talks Tax Rates for Boundary Extension

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Trail RCMP Responds to Truck Incident at Baseball Diamond, more

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Nelson Council Discusses Management of Encampments

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Update: Structure Fire at Salmo Hotel Extinguished

Traffic on Highway 6 through Salmo is reportedly being diverted. The Village of Salmo urges residents not to use their water so that instead it can be used to battle the blaze.
Nelson City Council Approves Natural Burials

The decision on Tuesday, September 12th, follows a series of debates and further discussion could be on the horizon. Natural burials could see additional maintenance costs, but review of the funding formula will wait until next year’s consideration of a Parks and Cemetery Bylaw.