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The village is paying up to $11,000 in water heating costs at the arena each month. John Boivin photo

Village of Nakusp looks to lower water heating costs at arena

The village has been paying up to $11,000 a month in water heating costs at arena

  • Jun 12, 2020
The village is paying up to $11,000 in water heating costs at the arena each month. John Boivin photo
The Village of Nakusp is looking to expand its boundary limits down the road. File photoThe Village of Nakusp is looking to expand its boundary limits down the road. File photo

Village of Nakusp looks to expand boundary limits

The village's current boundary limits would have to be fully serviced before expansion could occur

  • Jun 11, 2020
The Village of Nakusp is looking to expand its boundary limits down the road. File photoThe Village of Nakusp is looking to expand its boundary limits down the road. File photo
Almost $1.95 million was paid out to village employees and elected officials in 2019. File photoAlmost $1.95 million was paid out to village employees and elected officials in 2019. File photo

Village of Nakusp releases annual salaries of employees and elected officials

At least six employees in the village made over $75,000 in 2019

  • Jun 10, 2020
Almost $1.95 million was paid out to village employees and elected officials in 2019. File photoAlmost $1.95 million was paid out to village employees and elected officials in 2019. File photo
The superintendent of SD 10 is pleased to see students back in class. File photo

53% of students return to school in SD 10

SD superintendent said most parents are feeling good about sending kids back to school

  • Jun 9, 2020
The superintendent of SD 10 is pleased to see students back in class. File photo
Nakusp will be having a modified Canada Day celebrations event this year. File photo

Modified Canada Day celebrations set to take place in Nakusp

Residents encouraged to watch event from home to mitigate threat of COVID-19

  • Jun 8, 2020
Nakusp will be having a modified Canada Day celebrations event this year. File photo
Rotary members raised $530 for the Nakusp Food Bank through the mask initiative. (Nakusp Rotary Club photo)

Nakusp Rotary Club raises $530 for local food bank through mask initiative

Rotary members made and gave away over 200 masks by donation in late May

  • Jun 5, 2020
Rotary members raised $530 for the Nakusp Food Bank through the mask initiative. (Nakusp Rotary Club photo)
RCMP said the suspects stole the batteries from the Nakusp Pole Yard at approximately 12:45 a.m. on May 30. File photo

RCMP search for suspects who stole batteries from Nakusp Pole Yard

RCMP said the incident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. on May 30

  • Jun 4, 2020
RCMP said the suspects stole the batteries from the Nakusp Pole Yard at approximately 12:45 a.m. on May 30. File photo
A view of the Kokanee Creek gold property site, due for exploration this year. Photo courtesy of First Energy Metals

First Energy Metals set to start gold exploration work in the West Kootenay

The work will be conducted at two of its sites near Nakusp and Nelson

  • Jun 2, 2020
A view of the Kokanee Creek gold property site, due for exploration this year. Photo courtesy of First Energy Metals
You’re now able to book a spot at the Nakusp Hot Springs campground if you have an RV. Photo: Nakusp Hot Springs/Facebook

Nakusp Hot Springs campground opens to RVs today

No tenting will be permitted at the campground at this time

  • Jun 1, 2020
You’re now able to book a spot at the Nakusp Hot Springs campground if you have an RV. Photo: Nakusp Hot Springs/Facebook
High water levels have been reported along Caribou Creek near Burton, where a private bridge is reported washed out. Photo: Jim Robertson

No immediate threat of flooding in Nakusp area: RDCK official

High water levels have been reported near Burton and Edgewood last weekend

  • Jun 1, 2020
High water levels have been reported along Caribou Creek near Burton, where a private bridge is reported washed out. Photo: Jim Robertson
The Village of Nakusp is looking to reduce its local water consumption (Black Press file photo)

Village of Nakusp looks to reduce water consumption

With sprinklers/hoses, residents could only water gardens for two hours on certain days under amended bylaw

  • May 29, 2020
The Village of Nakusp is looking to reduce its local water consumption (Black Press file photo)
Nakusp RCMP conducted the search warrant on May 27. File photo

Nakusp RCMP seize large quantity of drugs during seach warrant on May 27

The warrant was conducted in the 300th block of 8th Avenue NW

  • May 28, 2020
Nakusp RCMP conducted the search warrant on May 27. File photo
Many School District 10 students are set to return to school next week (File photo)

SD 10 students set to return to school next week

Representatives from each school will reach out to parents before June 1 about back to school plans

  • May 28, 2020
Many School District 10 students are set to return to school next week (File photo)
The restoration project has begun on the pole in Edgewood. (Jutta Plessner photo)

Restorative pole project underway in Edgewood

The pole was made almost 50 years ago to pay respect to local First Nations

  • May 27, 2020
The restoration project has begun on the pole in Edgewood. (Jutta Plessner photo)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Truck thief runs out of gas, Nakusp man facing charges

Pickup stolen from Coldstream, found not far away

  • May 25, 2020
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Child care for Penticton’s essential service workers is now available on weekends, early mornings and evenings to address community need. (Photo - YMCA)

Construction for New Denver child care centre on time and on budget

The child care centre is set to open on September 8 at Lucerne Elementary School

  • May 21, 2020
Child care for Penticton’s essential service workers is now available on weekends, early mornings and evenings to address community need. (Photo - YMCA)
Nakusp Secondary School students and staff are forging ahead with a modified graduation ceremony this year. File photo

Nakusp Secondary School forges ahead with modified grad ceremony

The event will be be livestreamed online on June 12 so everyone can see the event

  • May 20, 2020
Nakusp Secondary School students and staff are forging ahead with a modified graduation ceremony this year. File photo
The resort would be built along the slopes of Whitewater Mountain near New Denver. Brent Harley and Associates photo

Province seeks feedback on proposed all-season recreation resort near New Denver

Mountain lodge, chairlifts, hiking and biking trails all part of massive resort

  • May 19, 2020
The resort would be built along the slopes of Whitewater Mountain near New Denver. Brent Harley and Associates photo
The beach at Slocan has been undergoing upgrades recently. Photo: Anitra Winje

Vandal damages thousands of dollars worth of sod along Slocan Lake

RCMP said someone likely used a quad or side-by-side to drive over the freshly-laid sod

  • May 19, 2020
The beach at Slocan has been undergoing upgrades recently. Photo: Anitra Winje
Adam Balls has rediscovered his passion for kitesurfing on Upper Arrow Lake. Photo courtesy of Jackie Barber

Nakusp resident rediscovers passion for kitesurfing on Upper Arrow Lake

It had been almost two years since Adam Balls had kitesurfed previously

  • May 15, 2020
Adam Balls has rediscovered his passion for kitesurfing on Upper Arrow Lake. Photo courtesy of Jackie Barber