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1 week ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
Electric dirt bikes are not street legal. That’s according to the Nelson Police Department, which has noticed an increase in their popularity – more specifically, the Surron and Talaria brand bikes – among youth. Police say there’s been a spike in young riders operating them throughout the city, and warn of the repercussions of failing to follow the law.
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1 week ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will not donate the parcel of land at 824 Front Street to the City of Nelson for a proposed affordable housing development. Recreation Commission No. 5, which oversees recreation services in Nelson, Electoral Area F, and Defined Area E, voted against the land donation on June 17. The RDCK Board of Directors approved the motion to deny the donation on June 19.
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1 week ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
Tuesday’s vehicle fire in Nelson’s downtown core was the result of a mechanical failure in the engine. Nelson Fire Rescue’s Assistant Chief, Rick Maida, says a preliminary investigation determined it was likely caused by something like an oil leak making contact with the vehicle’s exhaust manifold.
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1 week ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
The City of Nelson’s payroll grew by over $2.4 million last year compared to 2023, according to its Statement of Financial Information. Council approved the City’s 2024 Annual Report on June 18. Local governments are required to prepare and approve the report before June 30 each year. The report aims to provide the public with a clear understanding of the City’s financial position and activities over the past year.
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1 week ago | 
mygrandforksnow.com | Storrm Lennie
For the first time in six years, there were no fatalities on any BC highways during this years Victoria Day long weekend.
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1 week ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse. The BC River Forecast Centre’s June 9 Snow Basin Index measures snowpacks in the West Kootenay at 54 per cent of normal – a 25 per cent drop from 2024’s measurement of 79 per cent, although still the third highest in the province.
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2 weeks ago | 
mykootenaynow.com | Storrm Lennie
The City of Castlegar is imposing water restrictions starting Monday. From June 15 to September 15, lawn and garden watering, as well as car washing, is only permitted every second day. Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered days, while even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days.
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2 weeks ago | 
mykootenaynow.com | Storrm Lennie
Castlegar’s paid-on-call firefighters are getting a raise this year. The Castlegar Fire Department currently has one pay structure for all its paid on-call firefighters, plus a stipend for officer roles. However, the department says this pay structure doesn’t remunerate members who advance their education or qualifications. In 2024, Council conducted a Fire Services Review.
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2 weeks ago | 
mykootenaynow.com | Storrm Lennie
West Kootenay communities have smashed daily temperature records for the second day in a row. According to Environment Canada, June 10 was so sizzling hot it broke 10-year daily temperature records in the Castlegar, Trail, and Nelson areas. Nelson reached 34.8 C on Tuesday (up from 32.8 C), while Castlegar set a new record of 34.8 C (previously 30.2 C), and Trail re-wrote its 2015 record of 33.6 C when it reached 35.6 C.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynelsonnow.com | Storrm Lennie
West Kootenay communities have smashed daily temperature records for the second day in a row. According to Environment Canada, June 10 was so sizzling hot it broke 10-year daily temperature records in the Castlegar, Trail, and Nelson areas. Nelson reached 34.8 C on Tuesday (up from 32.8 C), while Castlegar set a new record of 34.8 C (previously 30.2 C), and Trail re-wrote its 2015 record of 33.6 C when it reached 35.6 C.
