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Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
FILE - Usher performs at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2016 at Barclays Center in New York on Oct. 27, 2016. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Unifor national president Lana Payne attends a news conference in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada have ratified a three-year agreement. Payne issued a statement today saying the deal will mean tremendous gains for autoworkers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers
Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused
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Boundary District Hospital’s emergency room closed its doors on Saturday, Aug. 19, from midnight to 8 a.m. because there was no physician available. File photo

Doctor shortage forces Grand Forks hospital to temporarily close ER

Physician wasn’t available from midnight to 8 a.m. for Aug. 19

Boundary District Hospital’s emergency room closed its doors on Saturday, Aug. 19, from midnight to 8 a.m. because there was no physician available. File photo
Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar Aug. 5. Photo: Betsy Kline

Castlegar wildfire is officially out

The Davidson Brook wildfire was started Aug. 5

Davidson Brook wildfire in Castlegar Aug. 5. Photo: Betsy Kline
The two-kilometre and four-kilometre swimmers all got together for a group shot before heading out to do their swims. The races had to be modified, with the 36-kilometre and 18-kilometre swims taken out of the day's events over wildfire smoke and high winds on the lake. Photo Karen McKinley

Big Effort Swim in Christina Lake goes on despite smoke, high winds

Long-distance. swimmers given extra time to complete times

The two-kilometre and four-kilometre swimmers all got together for a group shot before heading out to do their swims. The races had to be modified, with the 36-kilometre and 18-kilometre swims taken out of the day's events over wildfire smoke and high winds on the lake. Photo Karen McKinley
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Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)
Kelowna residents shocked by apparent Nazi salute at anti-SOGI march
A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Drought makes B.C. more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm
A CN Rail train moves cargo containers at the Centerm Container Terminal at port in Vancouver, on Friday, July 14, 2023.The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says container shipments are falling fast, as consumer demand weakens amid a sputtering economy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Container shipments drop at Port of Vancouver along with the economy
Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters gather on the sixth anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency in Victoria on April 14, 2022. Numbers released by the BC Coroners Service show 174 people died from the toxic supply in August 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s Structural Protection Unit is designed to help protect homes from fires. It’s been deployed to the Central Okanagan. Photo: Submitted

Seven volunteer RDCK firefighters deployed to Okanagan

Two vehicles were also sent to assist with the efforts

The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s Structural Protection Unit is designed to help protect homes from fires. It’s been deployed to the Central Okanagan. Photo: Submitted
RDKB Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor hopes to lead by example. She participated in the Christina Lake Fire Rescue sprinkler program and installed a WASP gutter-mounted sprinkler system on her own Christina Lake home. Homes that observe FireSmart principles and install sprinkler systems are more likely to withstand wildfire. Photo: Submitted

Don’t turn on roof sprinklers in wildfire fight: Vernon fire chief

If evacuating from a wildfire, do not turn on your sprinklers

RDKB Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor hopes to lead by example. She participated in the Christina Lake Fire Rescue sprinkler program and installed a WASP gutter-mounted sprinkler system on her own Christina Lake home. Homes that observe FireSmart principles and install sprinkler systems are more likely to withstand wildfire. Photo: Submitted
The city’s flood mitigation is on track with much of the downtown’s components either completed or on track to be completed on time. Gazette file photo

Most of Grand Forks DMAF progress on track: city report

Construction of downtown improvements on track, additional financing being discussed

The city’s flood mitigation is on track with much of the downtown’s components either completed or on track to be completed on time. Gazette file photo
Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson lead the Ktunaxa language course. CBEEN image

“We cannot reconcile without speaking the same words”: Ktunaxa language course offered

The Ktunaxa language is traditionally spoken by the peoples of of the…

Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson lead the Ktunaxa language course. CBEEN image
A FireSmart diagram explains ignition zones and what the priorities are for fighting wildfires around a structure. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Have a FireSmart plan for yourself and your home

Tips for personal and property protection in case of evacuation

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A FireSmart diagram explains ignition zones and what the priorities are for fighting wildfires around a structure. SUBMITTED PHOTO
BC Wildfire Service planes could be seen filling up with water at Syringa Creek Provincial Park as they fought the Goose Creek wildfire. Photo: Bryan DeKeles

Norns Creek wildfire north of Castlegar grows while Goose Creek calms

Tuesday rain may help reduce fire activity

BC Wildfire Service planes could be seen filling up with water at Syringa Creek Provincial Park as they fought the Goose Creek wildfire. Photo: Bryan DeKeles
Kookipi Creek wildfire, near Boston Bar, Boothroyd and Nahatlach Lake. (BC Wildfire Service/Facebook)

Kookipi Creek wildfire near Boston Bar now estimated at 13,674 hectares

Evacuation orders and alerts remain; Highway 1 from Hope to Lytton still closed

Kookipi Creek wildfire, near Boston Bar, Boothroyd and Nahatlach Lake. (BC Wildfire Service/Facebook)
Whitewater Ski Resort has opened Hummingbird Lodge and Campground. Photo: Submitted

Whitewater Ski Resort offering free accommodation for wildfire evacuees

The ski resort near Nelson is opening up its new camping and RV sites

Whitewater Ski Resort has opened Hummingbird Lodge and Campground. Photo: Submitted
The health and stability of the lake shore are crucial to the survival of kokanee salmon. Photo: Jim Bailey

B.C. hydro companies, feds accused of ignoring kokanee salmon in Kootenays

Groups say BC Hydro and FortisBC have violated Fisheries Act for decades

The health and stability of the lake shore are crucial to the survival of kokanee salmon. Photo: Jim Bailey
Kootenay Boundary Regional Firefighters brought a blaze near Rossland under control last night. Photo: contributed by KBRFR

Kootenay Boundary firefighters called to suspicious Rossland fire

22 firefighters from Rossland, Trail and Warfield attended the call that came in at 11 p.m. Aug. 17

Kootenay Boundary Regional Firefighters brought a blaze near Rossland under control last night. Photo: contributed by KBRFR
This kitten was among 111 distressed animals seized from a Lower Mainland property by the BC SPCA on Aug. 16, 2023. (BC SPCA photo)

111 animals, including reptile, seized from B.C. property; SPCA investigating

Cats, dogs, reptile among distressed critters removed from Lower Mainland property Aug. 16

This kitten was among 111 distressed animals seized from a Lower Mainland property by the BC SPCA on Aug. 16, 2023. (BC SPCA photo)
The curtailment at the Mercer Celgar Castlegar site is ending one week early. Photo: John Boivin

Mercer Celgar ends temporary curtailment ahead of schedule

Company warns odours may be noticeable during mill start-up

The curtailment at the Mercer Celgar Castlegar site is ending one week early. Photo: John Boivin
George Chandler shows off Hall Street Plaza, which is car-free during Nelson’s weekly Wednesday farmers’ market but is typically a parking lot. Chandler has co-organized a downtown block to be closed to vehicles on Aug. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATE: Smoke cancels planned closure of Nelson downtown block to traffic

A group wants to see how residents use Baker Street without cars

George Chandler shows off Hall Street Plaza, which is car-free during Nelson’s weekly Wednesday farmers’ market but is typically a parking lot. Chandler has co-organized a downtown block to be closed to vehicles on Aug. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper
A wildfire is burning near Goose Creek north of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline

Wildfire north of Castlegar remains out of control

Goose Creek fire behaviour is expected to increase based on windy forecast

A wildfire is burning near Goose Creek north of Castlegar. Photo: Betsy Kline
Barbara Smallwood took this picture from her Naramata home of the huge plume of white smoke that can be seen throughout Penticton and Summerland and all the way to Kelowna. It is a result of the two fires burning south of Keremeos. The province is warning residents in most of the southern Interior to be prepared for increasing fire risks and possible evacuations with a coming high wind storm. Photo: Barbara Smallwood

Warning issued for high winds, lightning storm approaching Kootenays

Storm forecast to bring dry lightning, exacerbating existing fire situation: Minister Ma

Barbara Smallwood took this picture from her Naramata home of the huge plume of white smoke that can be seen throughout Penticton and Summerland and all the way to Kelowna. It is a result of the two fires burning south of Keremeos. The province is warning residents in most of the southern Interior to be prepared for increasing fire risks and possible evacuations with a coming high wind storm. Photo: Barbara Smallwood
Basin residents are invited to provide feedback on Columbia Basin Trust’s draft Plan, which will guide its activities into the future. CBT file

CBT seeks public input on draft management plan

The Columbia Basin Trust has completed the draft version of their management…

Basin residents are invited to provide feedback on Columbia Basin Trust’s draft Plan, which will guide its activities into the future. CBT file
The Horsethief Creek wildfire. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Evacuation alert issued for over 900 properties near Panorama Resort

Horsethief Creek wildfire grew over Wednesday night

The Horsethief Creek wildfire. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.