Castlegar Holds Open House Ahead of Financial Plan Adoption
The proposed 6.65% residential tax increase and 6.69% business light industrial tax increase will see the average household pay $78.52 more than before, plus over $367 more for business light industrial.
Weather Forecaster Speaks to January Temperatures, December Stats
Ellis expects that we should switch back to cooler than average conditions before spring, probably just not any time soon.
Fallen Nelson City Police Constable Remembered
Wade Tittemore, 43, who died in Monday's avalanche near Kaslo has been described as a soft spoken gentleman who loved the outdoors and was a mentor to younger officers. The other officer, Mathieu Nolet, 28, remains in hospital with several broken ribs, other fractures and internal injuries.
Nelson Leafs Announce Hiring of Interim Head Coach
Briar McNaney takes over on an interim basis following the resignation of Adam DiBella. McNaney is a former coach and general manager of the KIJHL's Columbia Valley Rockies who started this season as an assistant coach of the SJHL's Kindersley Klippers.
City of Nelson Identifies Victims of Kaslo Avalanche
City Police officer Wade Tittemore, 43, died in the backcountry mishap at about 12 p.m. Mon. Jan 9. Officials said the other officer Mathieu Nolet, 28, remains in critical condition. Both were off-duty.
Grand Forks RCMP Report Spans Impaired Driving, Drive Thru, more
Someone was spotted driving an ATV on Boundary Drive on January 5th, who was then caught about on hour after fleeing police and crashing into a snowbank.
Trail Man Convicted of Stabbing an RCMP Officer gets Extra Jail Time
The man convicted of stabbing a Trail RCMP officer in the hand received a three and a half year sentence behind bars. But with time already served, Sheldon Matteucci's sentence was reduced to a year and nine months.
Nelson City Police Officer Killed in Avalanche
An avalanche has claimed the life of a Nelson City Police Officer. The Police Board said a second officer was also critically injured while snowmobiling near Kaslo and expects to release more information in the coming days.
Man Wanted on Weapons Charges Believed Hiding Out in Trail Area
Trail RCMP said Jerrid Richard Constantin is wanted for possessing and transporting a prohibited weapon and considered armed and dangerous. The 43-year-old is believed to be in the Trail area.