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Shambhala Music Festival sells out 2024 event in just 3 hours

Shambhala Music Festival sells out 2024 event in just 3 hours

Salmo Sep 20, 2023 / 1:14 pm

Tickets to the 25th anniversary of Shambhala Music Festival are a hot commodity, with the festival selling out in a a record three hours. Last Friday, the...

'No big deal' says pilot who landed plane on Highway 6 near Salmo

'No big deal' says pilot who landed plane on Highway 6 near Salmo

Salmo Sep 13, 2023 / 7:46 pm

UPDATE 6:30 p.m. A B.C. pilot with more than four decades of experience safely landed his small plane on a highway after running into trouble while flying....

'Like a wrecking ball': Kootenay woman arrested after twerking at officer

'Like a wrecking ball': Kootenay woman arrested after twerking at officer

Trail Sep 13, 2023 / 2:24 pm

A Kootenay woman spent the night in police cells after twerking at an officer trying to enter his vehicle. RCMP say they were called on Sept. 10 at 7:25 p.m....

'Offended on behalf of the military': Trail, B.C. man calls police over camouflage pants

'Offended on behalf of the military': Trail, B.C. man calls police over camouflage pants

Trail Sep 12, 2023 / 6:42 pm

You don’t have to belong to the military to wear camouflage. The Trail RCMP says they were called on Sept. 8 at 4:40 p.m from a local 27-year-old man who...

Molotov cocktails tossed at occupied home in Castlegar

Molotov cocktails tossed at occupied home in Castlegar

Castlegar Sep 12, 2023 / 1:56 pm

Police in the Kootenays say an occupied home was lit on fire overnight by a molotov-cocktail wielding arsonist. In a news release, RCMP say they were called at...

Creston teacher charged with multiple sex offences against two students

Creston teacher charged with multiple sex offences against two students

Creston Sep 12, 2023 / 6:32 am

A British Columbia high school teacher has been charged with multiple sexual offences against two students, as well as harassment and extortion. Mounties say a...

BC Hydro failing to address concerns, say Arrow Lakes residents

BC Hydro failing to address concerns, say Arrow Lakes residents

Nakusp Sep 4, 2023 / 1:45 pm

Residents of Nakusp and surrounding areas met last week to share their concerns over low water levels on the Arrow Lakes, gathering at the Village of Nakusp...

B.C. Coroner's inquest jury recommends police body cameras after fatal shooting

B.C. Coroner's inquest jury recommends police body cameras after fatal shooting

Nelson Sep 4, 2023 / 1:39 pm

A jury in a coroner's inquest into the police killing of a British Columbia man eight years ago says the province and the RCMP should speed up the...

Single-vehicle collision sends one man to hospital, good Samaritans help with rescue

Single-vehicle collision sends one man to hospital, good Samaritans help with rescue

Castlegar Sep 1, 2023 / 10:20 am

One person was taken to hospital following a collision on Highway 3 near the Paulson Bridge outside of Castlegar Thursday. Initial reports from DriveBC...

Landslide near Christina Lake sends one person to hospital

Landslide near Christina Lake sends one person to hospital

Christina Lake Aug 31, 2023 / 5:33 pm

One person was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon due to a landslide. The slide happened just after 3 p.m. near the Blueberry Paulson Bridge on...

Serious collision closes Highway 3 east of Creston

Serious collision closes Highway 3 east of Creston

Creston Aug 27, 2023 / 8:08 pm

Police believe that alcohol and speed were contributing factors in a serious crash east of Creston. The collision is still under investigation by the Creston...

Human-caused fire in Castlegar one of three new blazes near the community

Human-caused fire in Castlegar one of three new blazes near the community

Castlegar Aug 6, 2023 / 2:01 pm

The Castlegar Fire Department was called to a wildfire in the community last night that was believed to be human-caused. The wildfire was discovered at about 5...

Shambhala drug dealer busted with $145,000 as festival ends

Shambhala drug dealer busted with $145,000 as festival ends

Salmo Aug 4, 2023 / 2:30 pm

A Vancouver man nearly brought in $145,000 selling drugs from his RV at the Shambhala Music Festival, only to be busted as the event ended. RCMP say they were...

Smoke visible from wildfire burning south of Summit Lake, near Nakusp

Smoke visible from wildfire burning south of Summit Lake, near Nakusp

Nakusp Aug 1, 2023 / 8:55 pm

UPDATE: 8:55 p.m. Initial attack crews, skimmers and other aircraft responded to the Rugged Peak wildfire, which was discovered on Tuesday burning 16 kilometres...

Creston RCMP searching for woman who has multiple warrants issued for arrest

Creston RCMP searching for woman who has multiple warrants issued for arrest

Creston Jul 28, 2023 / 7:00 pm

The Creston RCMP said they are actively searching for a woman who is wanted on four outstanding warrants on Friday. Police say Brittany Dewing is wanted for...

BC Hydro adds new fast charging site in Kootenays

BC Hydro adds new fast charging site in Kootenays

Nakusp Jul 28, 2023 / 4:52 pm

Electric vehicle drivers now have more charging options in the Kootenays. BC Hydro has added a new 50-kilowatt charging unit, effectively doubling the number of...

'Staggering' number of impaired drivers caught after Shambhala Music Festival

'Staggering' number of impaired drivers caught after Shambhala Music Festival

Salmo Jul 28, 2023 / 11:43 am

The number of impaired drivers taken off the road after the Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo, B.C. was “frightening,” say police. The long running...

Shambhala Music Festival mourns crew member who drowned during event

Shambhala Music Festival mourns crew member who drowned during event

Salmo Jul 27, 2023 / 4:17 pm

Shambhala Music Festival says the installations of a crew member who died during the festival will stay in place as a reminder of him. Steve Shortridge, 43, of...

Cat burglar thwarted by a little birdie in Kootenays

Cat burglar thwarted by a little birdie in Kootenays

Fruitvale Jul 26, 2023 / 7:23 pm

A burglar can blame a little birdie for his arrest. Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested a 35-year-old local man sitting inside an alleged stolen vehicle...

Friends mourn man who drowned at Shambhala Music Festival

Friends mourn man who drowned at Shambhala Music Festival

Salmo Jul 26, 2023 / 4:54 pm

The man who was found dead in the Salmo River at the end of the Shambhala Music Festival is being mourned online by friends. Steve Shortridge, 43, of Calgary...

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