Trisha Shanks

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Longtime service awards were presented to four members of the Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Department and Mayor Hamling asked that their spouses were also recognized for their support. (Photo: Terry Welsh)

Nakusp firefighters honoured

Council briefs from June 25 meeting

Longtime service awards were presented to four members of the Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Department and Mayor Hamling asked that their spouses were also recognized for their support. (Photo: Terry Welsh)
Formerly the area roads manager with the Ministry of Transport, Bart Chenuz is the new director of operations for the Village of Nakusp’s public works department. (Photo provided)

Public Works’ new Director of Operations

Wild first day on the job

Formerly the area roads manager with the Ministry of Transport, Bart Chenuz is the new director of operations for the Village of Nakusp’s public works department. (Photo provided)
Summer storm causes havoc

Summer storm causes havoc

Up to 45,000 affected by wind, rain and lightning

Summer storm causes havoc
The Hostel @ Shon’s hosted an open house and public information session on June 13. An estimated 50+ people attended to get more information about the Mt. Abriel recreation site. (Photo Trisha Shanks)

Mt. Abriel recreation site open for use

Mountain bike trails and campsites ready this season

The Hostel @ Shon’s hosted an open house and public information session on June 13. An estimated 50+ people attended to get more information about the Mt. Abriel recreation site. (Photo Trisha Shanks)
RCMP are present at the Nakusp Secondary School Friday as a precaution in response to the threat that was issued on a YouTube video this week. (Photo Trisha Shanks)

RCMP investigate online threat to NSS

Police and officials call it unsubstantiated

RCMP are present at the Nakusp Secondary School Friday as a precaution in response to the threat that was issued on a YouTube video this week. (Photo Trisha Shanks)
Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre Manager Cedra Eichenauer was recently nominated for Kootenay Business Magazine’s Influential Women in Business award. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)

Nakusp visitor manager nominated for Women in Business award

Cedra Eichenauer among 100 women recognized by Kootenay Business magazine

Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre Manager Cedra Eichenauer was recently nominated for Kootenay Business Magazine’s Influential Women in Business award. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)
Cowichan Bay residents lead the way in water conservation in 2017. (File photo)

Seasonal water restrictions in effect for Edgewood and Burton

Watering lawns overnight or by handheld hose only

Cowichan Bay residents lead the way in water conservation in 2017. (File photo)
The volunteer team pulling invasive scotch broom along the Highway 6 bypass at the north edge of town. (Submitted)

The drive to sweep away scotch broom

Nasty weed is bad for the ecosystem and soil

The volunteer team pulling invasive scotch broom along the Highway 6 bypass at the north edge of town. (Submitted)
Category 3 fire ban is in effect for the Southeast region of B.C. Campfires and logging activity is not included in this ban. Check local restrictions before lighting an outdoor fire. (Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica)

Category 3 fire ban- grass and open fires prohibited

Southeast Fire Centre issued restriction on June 8

Category 3 fire ban is in effect for the Southeast region of B.C. Campfires and logging activity is not included in this ban. Check local restrictions before lighting an outdoor fire. (Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica)
Juvenile cougar with sheep carcass prior to being dispatched by conservation officers at Woolly Hollow Farm in Glenbank. (Photo via Woolly Hollow Farm’s Facebook)

Cougars trapped and killed after sheep killing spree

Farmer says 'I am still heart broken'

Juvenile cougar with sheep carcass prior to being dispatched by conservation officers at Woolly Hollow Farm in Glenbank. (Photo via Woolly Hollow Farm’s Facebook)
Mike and Christy Dodd have chosen to settle down in Nakusp from Houston Texas and now own the former Coachman Campground, renamed KBR Campground. Sprucing the property up has kept them busy since settling into semi-retired life. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)

Living the dream; from big city to Kootenay campground

Former Coachman Campground's new ownership

Mike and Christy Dodd have chosen to settle down in Nakusp from Houston Texas and now own the former Coachman Campground, renamed KBR Campground. Sprucing the property up has kept them busy since settling into semi-retired life. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)
Beaux, a two month old Maremma sheepdog with owner Carlie Wilkinson and his best buddy, 2 year old quarter horse Dash. Beaux had a close call after choking on his puppy formula as a newborn but was saved with the aid of oxygen provided by a plea to the community. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)

Comeback puppy ‘doing awesome’

And a horse is Beaux's best friend

Beaux, a two month old Maremma sheepdog with owner Carlie Wilkinson and his best buddy, 2 year old quarter horse Dash. Beaux had a close call after choking on his puppy formula as a newborn but was saved with the aid of oxygen provided by a plea to the community. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)
Mayor Karen Hamling in the Nakusp Canada Day parade held July 1, 2017. (Photo: Society for Nakusp community Events)

Canada Day celebrations underway with Society and the Village

Lineup includes food, games, and plenty of local entertainment

Mayor Karen Hamling in the Nakusp Canada Day parade held July 1, 2017. (Photo: Society for Nakusp community Events)
A crowd of hundreds of frustrated New Denver and the Slocan Valley residents including elected officials and emergency services gathered on Friday at the Slocan Community Health Centre. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)

Hundreds protest resurgent threats to emergency medical services

New Denver rally sparked by post on Facebook

A crowd of hundreds of frustrated New Denver and the Slocan Valley residents including elected officials and emergency services gathered on Friday at the Slocan Community Health Centre. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)
Village of Nakusp offices. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)

Nakusp council briefs May 14

Donations, dogs and fitness on agenda

Village of Nakusp offices. (Photo: Trisha Shanks)
Nakusp is one of ten communities whose affordable housing projects has just been green-lit thanks to BC Housing and the Columbia Basin Trust. (File photo)

Ten affordable housing units coming to Nakusp

BC Housing and CBT funding approved

Nakusp is one of ten communities whose affordable housing projects has just been green-lit thanks to BC Housing and the Columbia Basin Trust. (File photo)

$180,000 towards playgrounds: MLA Conroy

Schools in Slocan, New Denver get boost

Slide at West Arrow Park

Slide at West Arrow Park

No injuries but ferry schedule poses problem for emergencies after hours

Slide at West Arrow Park
Highway 6 at Angel Falls, 33 km west of the Needles ferry has washed out and is temporarily closed while a single lane bridge is installed. Alternate route is via Highway 23 and the TransCanada. (Photo via Facebook)

Monashee reopened to single lane alternating traffic

Highway 6EW reopened with flaggers in place

Highway 6 at Angel Falls, 33 km west of the Needles ferry has washed out and is temporarily closed while a single lane bridge is installed. Alternate route is via Highway 23 and the TransCanada. (Photo via Facebook)
The mean average increase in wildfire activity last year in B.C. amounted to 2250%, costing the province $400 million. Black Press file photo.

RDCK urges land owners to prepare for threat of wildfire season

Free FireSmart property assessments available

The mean average increase in wildfire activity last year in B.C. amounted to 2250%, costing the province $400 million. Black Press file photo.