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Ponto sentenced by judge

Thu Nov 05, 3:00 PM
Deborah Lynn Ponto, 53, was sentenced in Kamloops Provincial Court on Friday, Oct. 30, under Sec. 334A, Theft Over $5,000. Ponto was charged earlier this year with theft of just under $34,000 from her… more

First local H1N1 clinic to be held in New Denver

Tue Nov 03, 5:00 PM
The first immunizations of the H1N1 vaccine are happening in the area soon. A "mass clinic" is being held in New Denver on Nov. 5 at the Slocan Community Health Centre and another mass clinic is being… more
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Paramedic bill will pass, B.C. Liberals say

Thu Nov 05, 11:00 AM
VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature will extend its sitting into Friday's royal visit, and into the weekend if necessary to force a contract extension on striking ambulance paramedics, B.C. Liberal house … more

Castlegar mill to remain Interfor’s only non-active mill in B.C.

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
While news is the same on the closure of the Castlegar mill, CEO of Interfor Duncan Davies says from his view, getting o… more

MLAs battle over paramedic strike

Tue Nov 03, 2:00 PM
VICTORIA – Debate heated up Tuesday on the B.C. Liberal government's surprise move to impose a contract on ambulance par… more

School district still looking for maintenance funds to cover accounting shortfall

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
Roof replacements, new boilers and other small maintenance issues are a need for the Arrow Lakes school district, but fu… more

Placement of EMS building brings worries to some residents

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
The placement of the new Nakusp emergency services building has become a bone of contention for a few residents in Nakus… more

2009 wildfire season saw 1,200 more fires than 5-year provincial average; 170 more in SEFC

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
Across the province the 2009 fire season was exceptionally expensive, costing a total of $400 million. … more

D.E.V. Galena out for maintenance; delays at ferry expected until Nov. 2

Tue Oct 27, 7:00 AM
If you’re planning on travelling on Hwy. 23 and taking the Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry in the next week, you might want to g… more

Village forms new committee; community bus to go to hot springs on Mondays

Tue Nov 03, 7:00 AM
Nakusp village council notes for Oct. 27.… more
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