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Trail City Council Looking at a Tax Increase for 2021.
Trail City Council heads into its capital plan review projecting a 3.68-percent tax increase. Mayor Lisa Pasin says a 2-million dollar federal and provincial cash infusion for COVID-19 relief helped keep projected expenses down. -
Castlegar City Councillors Share Community Messaging
Council thanks outgoing Mayor Tassone and also has some individual messages. Find more details online. -
Anti-COVID Flash Mob, Knife Attack, More in Trail RCMP Report
The Trail man carried a small metal tin in his jacket pocket which investigators believe prevented the suspect's knife from penetrating his clothing and reaching his skin. -
The Novel Coronavirus is Back in the Grand Forks area
COVID-19 has found its way back into the Grand Forks area. The BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed five new cases between Jan.3 and 9. The Nelson area had ten new infections with two in the Creston Valley and one each in Kootenay Lake and Trail. Castlegar and area went infection free. -
UPDATED Salmo woman arrested following gun shot fired into home
Four adults were reportedly inside during the shooting, all uninjured, and one occupant discharged bear spray towards the suspect who fled the area. -
Work Continues to Restore Power Across Kootenays
Crews will be in the area over the course of the next several days, clearing debris, repairing damage and providing support to other utility providers. -
City of Nelson Proposes Raising Downtown Cannabis Store Cap
This as Buddy's Place has been under a temporary use permit since March 2019 but has been operating for about four years now. -
Proposed Granby River Dam Returns to Grand Forks Council Chambers
The estimated over $20 million project proposes a roughly 250-hectare reservoir be developed up North Fork impacting about 30-properties. -
Creston Man Win $500,000 in Lotto 649 Draw
Andre Robert rung in the new year with a pleasant surprise while getting groceries, remembering to check his ticket from the Dec. 23 draw.
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