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Greyson Reitmeier takes to the ice during a game for the Flin Flon Bombers. Reitmeier was signed to play Division One hockey for Michigan tech University. He was also recently named Player of the Year for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Reitmeier named Player of the Year for SJHL

The local hockey player ends his season with the Flin Flon Bombers on a high note.

Greyson Reitmeier takes to the ice during a game for the Flin Flon Bombers. Reitmeier was signed to play Division One hockey for Michigan tech University. He was also recently named Player of the Year for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
Though the building is fine, the inside of the Village Hearth Restaurant in New Denver is heavily damaged by smoke, and the kitchen is completely destroyed. the fire's cause hasn't been determined, but fire officials say it wasn't electrical or intentional.

New Denver mourns the loss of the Village Hearth

The restaurant had a major fire after being open for only four months.

Though the building is fine, the inside of the Village Hearth Restaurant in New Denver is heavily damaged by smoke, and the kitchen is completely destroyed. the fire's cause hasn't been determined, but fire officials say it wasn't electrical or intentional.
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RCMP address Edgewood dispute, house fire

The meeting held at Edgewood Elementary School brought up the recent fracas and house fire that took place at the end of January.

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Amended budget passed for School District 10

The budget for the 2016/2017 has been passed by a committee in the district.

Stuart McLean, professor, author and CBC radio host, passed away on Feb. 15 after a battle with melanoma.

Remembering Stuart McLean

Residents of Nakusp remember the CBC radio host and his visit to the village in the early 90s.

Stuart McLean, professor, author and CBC radio host, passed away on Feb. 15 after a battle with melanoma.

Excellent Pro-D Day for school district

Highlights from the most recent school board meeting.

Funding from BCTF ruling allows four teachers to be hired in SD 10

The ruling comes after over a decade of legal battles, culminating in a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Winter storms bring shipping delays

What happens in rural areas when shipping delays occur because of bad weather?

Falcons player Kyle MacDonald battles Winterhawks player Angus Johnson for the puck during the Peewee Falcons final home game of the year on Feb. 12. This has been a good year for the Falcons. Though there a a lot of new players on the team everyone has been improving a lot. The Peewee Falcons will be heading to Nelson in two weeks for the playoff games.

Fans come out to cheer as Falcons host final home games of the season

Both the Bantam and Peewee Falcons hosted their final home games of the season at the Nakusp Arena.

Falcons player Kyle MacDonald battles Winterhawks player Angus Johnson for the puck during the Peewee Falcons final home game of the year on Feb. 12. This has been a good year for the Falcons. Though there a a lot of new players on the team everyone has been improving a lot. The Peewee Falcons will be heading to Nelson in two weeks for the playoff games.
Gwenn Calderon cradles Black in her arms at the Nakusp Veterinary Clinic. Black was inside Calderon's home when it was burned down in a fire. The pads of her feet have been burned off, and her ears and eyes have been burned as well. Black's nose was burned so badly she couldn't breathe out of it.

The cat came back!

A cat in Edgewood is alive after surviving a house fire and a week outside on her own in cold weather.

Gwenn Calderon cradles Black in her arms at the Nakusp Veterinary Clinic. Black was inside Calderon's home when it was burned down in a fire. The pads of her feet have been burned off, and her ears and eyes have been burned as well. Black's nose was burned so badly she couldn't breathe out of it.
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Something small can mean the difference between life and death

Nakusp RCMP are now equipped with something to help prevent overdoses.

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Alan and Barbara Ross hold two new lambs in the barn on their property for Burton City Cidery. Besides some sheep and a guard llama, the pair have some bee hives and make honey, which they also sell.

Notable Neighbours: Barbara and Alan Ross

February's addition for the monthly Notable Neighbours series.

Alan and Barbara Ross hold two new lambs in the barn on their property for Burton City Cidery. Besides some sheep and a guard llama, the pair have some bee hives and make honey, which they also sell.

Planning important for businesses in down cycles

Because Nakusp relies on tourism, how do businesses manage in the off season?

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RCMP warn of new computer scam

Caution is urged when it comes to allowing an unknown person to access your computer.

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The Nakusp Peewee Falcons smile after the February Freeze Peewee Tournament over the weekend. Though it was a small tournament with only four teams playing, everyone had a great time.

Falcons do their best to freeze out the competition in weekend tournament

The February Freeze Tournament saw team from around the region come to Nakusp for a weekend of fun and games.

The Nakusp Peewee Falcons smile after the February Freeze Peewee Tournament over the weekend. Though it was a small tournament with only four teams playing, everyone had a great time.
A skier hurtles down one of the mountains in the area after taking a helicopter to the top. Heli-skiing is a favourite activity for tourists in the winter, with organizations like Canadian Mountain Holidays offering heli-skiing vacations to areas such as Nakusp.

Heli-skiing excursions for the bucket list

The winter activity is a popular one, bring people from all around the world to Nakusp.

A skier hurtles down one of the mountains in the area after taking a helicopter to the top. Heli-skiing is a favourite activity for tourists in the winter, with organizations like Canadian Mountain Holidays offering heli-skiing vacations to areas such as Nakusp.
Sisters Abby (left) and Kezzia (right) Ness plays with lego at the Nakusp Public Library during Unplug and Play Week. The event is an initiative created by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and aims at getting residents to step away from their electronic devices and take part in activities such as reading, physical activity, and more.

Kids unphased during Unplug and Play Week

The week is used as an opportunity for residents of Nakusp to step away from their electronic devices.

Sisters Abby (left) and Kezzia (right) Ness plays with lego at the Nakusp Public Library during Unplug and Play Week. The event is an initiative created by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and aims at getting residents to step away from their electronic devices and take part in activities such as reading, physical activity, and more.
Road crews take down the remnants of a telephone pole on Billings Road after a weekend accident. A car went off the road early Sunday morning, crashed into the pole and caused damage to both it and the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation.

Vehicle takes out power pole on Billings Road

The accident occurred over the weekend on the outskirts of Nakusp.

Road crews take down the remnants of a telephone pole on Billings Road after a weekend accident. A car went off the road early Sunday morning, crashed into the pole and caused damage to both it and the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation.
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RCMP Auxiliary units to become more hands-on

The units are currently undergoing a review to determine exactly how hands-on they'll be allowed to go.

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Wild weekend in Edgewood ends with one arrest and a house fire

RCMP were called out to the small community twice within the span of three days.