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MLA’s Food Systems Report Ready to Launch  TMTV BCTV Kootenays, Creston BC- Monday February 21 at 4:00pm, MLA Michelle Mungall will be releasing the report, Kootenay Lake Food Systems.

BUSY KOOTENAY HIGHWAY GETS MAJOR UPGRADE  TMTV BCTV Kootenays GOLDEN BC – Work is set to begin on two major bridges on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Alberta border, making transporting goods between B.C. and the rest of Canada safer and more efficient, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond announced last week.

Man charged with feeding bears in court Tuesday TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Allen Piche will make his third court appearance this week. There had been a delay in his hearing and was held over until Feb 15. Piche is facing charges for feeding wildlife under the Wildlife Act, as well as criminal charges for production of and possession of for the purposes of trafficking in...

6th month anniversary of Owen Rooney’s disappearance TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Australian native, Owen Kiernan Rooney, disappeared 6 months ago today but his family and police are not giving up hope. We are once again asking for the public’s help in locating Owen. Efforts to date have garnered many tips, however, all plausible leads have now been exhausted.

HIGH WINDS KNOCK OUT POWER & AVALANCHES CLOSE HIGHWAYS IN THE KOOTENAYS  TMTV BCTV Kootenays, Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 - Homes from the south coast to the Kootenays are without power this morning due to a wind storm that hit....

AVALANCHES CLOSE HIGHWAYS Highway 1  Closed in both directions from Field to British Columbia and Alberta Border...

Over $70,000 raised to aid Kerr residence after fire  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - The Unmet Needs Committee met last Thursday and at that time, over $70,000 had been raised to aid Kerr residents in their recovery from the fire.

Stop the Environmental Assessment of Glacier/Howser Three Regional Directors ask the Province to stop the Environmental Assessment of Glacier/Howser  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Nelson, BC - The West Kootenay EcoSociety applauds the Regional District of Central Kootenay Directors Andy Shadrack, Ramona Faust and Regional District of East Kootenay Director Geri Willkie for speaking out in the best interests of the people and places they represent by requesting that the provincial government abandon the review of the controversial Glacier/Howser private power project.

Traveling World Community Film Festival comes to Grand Forks “Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie”, the Vancouver International Film Festival Audience Award winner 2010... On Feb. 25^th to 27^th the “No Boundaries” film club will be presenting the 6^th annual Grand Forks screening of the Traveling World Community Film Festival at the Grand Forks Secondary School. The World Community Film Festival is Canada's largest, longest running international social issues film festival.

Open Letter to Nelson City Council regarding the Nelson Landing re-zoning and development proposal  Nelson-Creston Greens, on behalf of our members and all citizens of Nelson and area, respectfully ask that Council make sure that no toxic materials from the site will be released into the Kootenay River, that the health and safety of future inhabitants will be 100% assured and that Nelson taxpayers will be protected from the potentially very high cost of toxic clean up. 

First Annual Kootenay Festival unveiled  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - (submitted) Featuring live music, dance, and performances, July 16, 2011, brings the inaugural Kootenay Festival. Encouraging the appreciation of the community’s diversity, the festival will give residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to sample the cuisine, culture, and heritage of this dynamic region.

Revamped Dialysis Unit for Boundary Hospital  (File Photo) TMTV BCTV Kootenays Grand Forks BC – Interior Health is improving the renal unit at Boundary Hospital thanks to approximately $30,000 in funding for site renovations from Interior Health and the Grand Forks Hospital Auxiliary and more than $213,000 in funding for additional equipment from the BC Renal Agency.

A JUMBO RALLY  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Nelson BC Canada - NHL-er and Olympian, Scott Niedermayer gave his support during MLA Mungall’s rally to Keep Jumbo Wild. Last Saturday February 5^th saw Nelson’s Central School gym bustling with people who came to show their opposition to the proposed resort community being built on Jumbo Glacier.

SALMO ABDUCTION UNFOUNDED - RCMP Further to the media release forwarded by the Salmo RCMP earlier today, we can now confirm that this incident is unfounded.

Kids learn cold science with Winter Wonder  More classes than ever learn the science of cold in a year of perfect winter weather TMTV BCTV Kootenays --- kids taking ecology classes in the snow. Tumbling down snow banks is nothing new for kids, but learning about the science of snow puts a whole new spin on it for them.

A Capitol Winner  The first of two Venture Pirate Ships has been awarded at the Capitol Theatre Kids’ Series. (L)Neil Harrower of the Capitol with (B) Sabrina/Juniper/Sylvia Baker of Bumblebee Toys presents (C) Aidan Hardy with his prize.  There are still two more shows in the Kid’s Series and two more chances to win.  Flyn’ Bob One Man Three Ring Circus on Feb 27^th (New Date) and Kathryn Popham’s The Velveteen Rabbit for more information or tickets to the Kid’s Series call the Capital at 250.352.6363 or www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

SMALL BUSINESSES CAN NOW ‘FLIP’ FOR SAVINGS TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - KELOWNA BC – Small businesses in the Okanagan and Kootenays can now upgrade to energy-efficient lighting systems at virtually no cost, thanks to a new program sponsored by the Province of British Columbia and FortisBC.

BC NDP ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP DEBATE TOUR, ONLY KOOTENAY TOUR INCLUDES NELSON  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - BURNABY–BC NDP Leadership Candidates will head out on an 8-stop leadership debate tour in March and April as part of the BC NDP leadership election.

New Kootenay Lake Hospital First Floor Taking Shape  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA – The new Emergency Department for Nelson and Area is shifting from concept to reality as work on the $15.3 million Kootenay Lake Hospital Redevelopment Project continues.

Run for the Cure Faces Volunteer Shortage in West Kootenays  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - In 2011, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is facing a severe shortage in leadership volunteers in the West Kootenay region. The Run for the Cure cannot occur without the extensive volunteer support in our Run communities.

Up to 500 people expected at MLA’s Rally for Jumbo Wild  Photo Courtesy of keepitwild.ca --- TMTV BCTV Kootenays --- Join Michelle Mungall on February 5th, at 12:00 pm in Nelson’s Central School Gym for a rally to keep Jumbo wild.

Skiers survive avalanche in Fernie  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Tuesday Feb 1 -- Fernie Alpine Ski Resort received a distress call from a male skier who asked for assistance in rescuing his two friends.

Official launch of the Kootenay Lake Regional Food Systems Report TMTV BCTV on Facebook - The Report was prepared by University of British Columbia masters student, Paris Marshall Smith during her internship at the Nelson-Creston Constituency Office.

Two skiers successfully rescued outside of ski area boundary of Kicking Horse Mountain  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - (RCMP) On Sunday, January 30th at 9:30pm Golden RCMP received a missing persons report about two overdue skiers.

BC WOMAN STILL STRANDED IN EGYPT TMTV for Global TV Monday Jan 31 - A Slocan Valley BC family is waiting patiently for their family member to return to Canada. Mekaila Frajman works as a teacher in Cairo Egypt and has been stranded in her apartment amidst the chaos. More on Global TV Monday

Multi vehicle pile up on Highway 3 near Fernie TMTV BCTV Kootenays (RCMP) - In the morning of January 29th, 2011, within a short span of approximately 20 minutes, police responded to 3 separate vehicle roll overs, a vehicle in a ditch and an 11 car collision.

LOCALS STRANDED IN CAIRO EGYPT  TMTV on Global TV  --- Amidst the chaos in Egypt, four BC girls teaching in Cairo are unable to leave their apartment because of the turmoil in that country. As the death toll and injuries rise, a Slocan Valley high school Graduate, Mekaila Frajman (Centre in photo) now teaching in Cairo along is unable to leave their apartment. Airs Sunday evening & Monday morning news -Watch TMTV on Global TV( Sunday Jan 30 6:pm) for the complete story. VIDEO OF STORY: TMTV for Global TV

Changes to the Castlegar Ultrasound Service Effective Feb 3 IHA Annouces  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - IHA NEWS RELEASE --- Castlegar BC – Interior Health wishes to inform Castlegar area residents that the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre is unable to provide ultrasound services on a regular basis effective February 3rd.

Kootenay Lake Hospital is unable to provide echocardiography (heart ultrasound) services  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - IHA News release - Nelson BC – Interior Health wishes to inform Nelson area residents that Kootenay Lake Hospital is unable to provide echocardiography (heart ultrasound) services on a regular basis effective February 1, 2011.

DEVELOPING READERS FOR LIFE - celebrate literacy  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS VICTORIA BC – Developing literacy skills begins at home. Whether it’s a book, board game, magazine, newspaper or website, all British Columbians are being encouraged to take part in a literacy activity with their families for 15 minutes at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 to celebrate Family Literacy Day.

B.C. Pond Hockey Championship in Rossland postponed Weather has not worked out for this weekend’s Western Regional Pond Hockey Championships being held in Rossland BC. The tournament had to be postponed due to the warm weather and will now be held Feb. 4 to 6. http://www.bcpondhockey.com/

Man wanted in alleged Nakusp BC homophobic B.C. attack may be from Calgary On December 29, 2010 around 8:30 pm, while on a cross country skiing trip into St. Leon's Hot Springs 25 kilometres north of Nakusp on Highway 23, two males were relaxing in a hot pool when they met another male who identified himself as "Terry".

Nelson jr. leafs bottle depot donates to local Ct Scanner Campaign  RDCK, Nelson – The Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Nelson Jr. Leafs Bottle Depot were pleased to support the KLH CT Scanner Campaign in 2010.

Plural wife tells court of polygamous life  CBC - The first plural wife from Bountiful, B.C., to testify at a landmark B.C. court case has painted a positive picture of life as a plural wife and mother.

Science World to bring zany science celebrations to Invermere and Golden (GOLDEN, BC) —As part of the Province’s Year of Science activities, Science World British Columbia is bringing its zany brand of science to Invermere and Golden from January 31 to February 5!

MBSS Wild Theatre Group Production brings Cranes of Hope over $15K  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS Cranbrook, BC…  The story of a 1,000 Cranes began in Hiroshima, Japan, where in 1945; the atom bomb levelled the city.  

NELSON CITY POLICE ASK FOR HELP IN RECENT INCIDENTS  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - The Nelson Police responded to an alarm just after 5:20 am on January 21st, 2011.  The alarm was for a break-in at the Husky Service Station

AVALANCHE CONTROL ON THE KOOTENAY PASS

The avalanche was triggered using a Daisy Bell -- the first time Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure avalanche technicians have used this technology. There's only one Daisy Bell in Canada, operated by Kootenay Valley Helicopters in Creston. STORY: AVALANCHE CONTROL VIDEO: AVALANCHE IN ACTION

Whitewater: Small-town vibe, big-time fun

Brian Cusack, Whitewater general manager, says Whitewater will offer Canada’s best lift serviced deep-powder skiing. STORY: The Spokesman Review After graduation, Malyshhas instructed in Colorado and Switzerland, before landing back in Canada, four hours north of Nelson...STORY: Small-town vibe VIDEO: TMTV VIDEO

THE KOOTENAY ARTS Local Arts News, Entertainment, Shows, Call to Artists, and Classes  CLICK HERE!

B.C. teen sentenced for sex assault

TMTV for CBC TV Jan 21, 2011 - A teenager from the Trail area has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for the vicious sexual assault of an 80-year old woman. TMTV video for CBC TV

93% in favour of strike action against Kootenay Savings Credit Union  TMTV BCTV Kootenays --- USW Locals 9705 and 1-405 announce the results of the strike vote taken against Kootenay Savings Credit Union on January 12, 2011.

A DEBUT PERFORMANCE NOT TO BE MISSED  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS The next Symphony of the Kootenays concert is just around the corner! This concert we will be featuring two of our very own long standing members of the Symphony.

Nelson BC adopts sustainability strategy  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA -  With the adoption of a new sustainability strategy, Nelson Mayor and Council have a new tool by which to gauge the sustainability of all the projects that come before them. The Path to 2040 strategy was adopted on January 10, 2011.

Special Public Avalanche Warning Widespread Weak Layers Cause for Concern for Recreational Backcountry Users  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - January 20, 2011, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a special avalanche warning for most of the mountainous regions of south and central BC. The warning is in effect immediately, through the weekend to end of day Monday, January 24.  STORY: Avalanche VIDEO: Globaltvbc video

Update on fatal collision Wednesday near Radium Hot Springs TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a three vehicle fatal accident on Hwy 95, 35 km north of Radium, near the community of Brisco. Three people are deceased.

GAS RESTORED TO MOST CUSTOMERS  As a result of the pipeline damage, 442 customers on Nelson's North Shore at Longbeach and other communities north of the gas line break temporarily lost natural gas service Monday and Tuesday...

SEVERAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS IN SOUTHEAST BC 1PM Thursday 20 January 2011. RCMP are reminding motorists to slow down and drive with caution. There have been many motor vehicle accidents today, none at this time resulting in serious injuries but the snowfall is making the roads hazardous. Plowing is in progress and the snowfall warning has ended.

KOKANEE GLACIER AVALANCHE VICTIMS NAME RELEASED TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - 12PM JAN 19, 2011 - The male skier who died in the avalanche at Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park on January 16, 2011 has been Identified as... STORY: NAME RELEASED VIDEO: TMTV for CBC TV

CITY INVESTIGATES GAS PIPELINE DAMAGE  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - A power line contractor working for Nelson Hydro along the North Shore at Longbeach dug a little too deep...

 

Still no sign of missing Christina lake BC resident

 

TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - Jan 18, 2011 - Grand Forks RCMP is asking the public for help in locating Shawn McDonald. Shawn McDonald was last seen January 1st in Christina Lake...

 

Fewer people killed on local roadways  In 2010, the South East area of British Columbia, which includes the Okanagan, the Interior and Kootenays saw a dramatic decrease in the numbers of people killed on our roadways

 

 

422 NELSON NORTH SHORE RESIDENCE WITHOUT NATURAL GAS  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - Tuesday Jan 18, 2011 - UPDATED 5:06PM A Terasen Gas pipeline was damaged by a third party at 5412 Highway 3A in Nelson at approximately 4 p.m. on January 17, 2011...

HIGHWAY 1 REMAINS CLOSED, CLEAN-UP IN PROGRESS, MAY OPEN WEDNESDAY Picture of The Highways Department contractors removing snow in the Kicking Horse Canyon. Some slides were as high as 8 meters and avalanches were in the class 3 range...

TRAFFIC MOVING AGAIN ON HIGHWAY 3A 

12:15AM Tuesday Jan 18, 2011 - After an eight hour highway closure, traffic is moving again on Highway 3A at Longbeach...

Rescuers recover body of skier killed in avalanche

TMTV for Global TV & CBC TV --- Global TV - Search-and-rescue personnel on Monday recovered the body of an Alberta skier killed in an avalanche near the Kokanee Glacier north... VIDEO: TMTV FOR CBC TV

Avalanche Closes Highway 3 South of Salmo, B.C.  At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday January 17, 2011 the Salmo RCMP received a report of an avalanche / slide...

RECOVERY RESUMES MONDAY FOR AVALANCHE VICTIM

TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Heavy snow combined with poor visibility delayed a helicopter recovery operation Sunday for the body...

Avalanche in Kokanee Glacier Park - RCMP confirm one dead

TMTV ON GLOBAL TV & CBC TV Sunday Jan 16, 2011. Dam Helicopter pilot Duncan Wassick lands back at the Nelson airport with the avalanche technicians who were sent to assess the situation

One injured in B.C. avalanche SUNDAY ON GLOBAL TV - FERNIE, B.C. — One person was sent to hospital Saturday after an avalanche at the Fernie Alpine Resort in southeastern British Columbia.  Video: Global TV

Angler Survey Casts Off! Blair Mumford caught this 17 lb rainbow recently - Photo by Reel Adventures. TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS With the cold weather this time of the year the lure of Kootenay Lake may diminish for some local residents. For more hardy anglers, however, there is no better time to cast that lure.

Shaw Cable to start billing extra for high Internet data usage  Global TV - Shaw customers will soon be billed extra when their Internet use exceeds their monthly usage limits, the entertainment and communications...

INVESTIGATION INTO KERR APARTMENT FIRE ON HOLD

TMTV PHOTO - TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA - JANUARY 14, 2011: Nelson Fire and Police investigators have temporarily placed the physical investigation of the Kerr Apartment Fire on hold as a result of the amount of debris located over the likely point of origin of the fire.

 

Banished Nelson B.C. man can stay in hometown: judge

 

  TMTV FOR CBC TV THURSDAY, JAN 13, 2011- TMTV PHOTO - A mentally ill man from Nelson, B.C., will not have to leave the community, as originally ordered by a B.C. court.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE DISBANDS; RESILIENCY CENTRE AND SUPPORT COMMITTEE ONGOING TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA – The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) established for the Kerr’s Apartments fire will demobilize at the end of today.

NEW AVALANCHE SIGNAGE INCREASES BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS VICTORIA BC– Backcountry enthusiasts will now have access to better information for evaluating snow conditions and assessing avalanche risks, thanks to new avalanche awareness signage around the province.

BC RCMP seeks to reduce avalanche-related deaths  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - The RCMP along with other government partner agencies believe that the most effective way to reduce and hopefully eliminate preventable avalanche-related deaths is through education on the safe usage of backcountry recreational areas.

$3 million lotto ticket still unclaimed   A lottery ticket worth more than $3 million purchased in Castlegar two weeks ago is still unclaimed. The winning numbers are 6, 11, 19, 21, 39 and 49, the bonus is 28. The ticket bought in Castlegar for the Dec. 29 draw was the only one in Canada matching all six numbers.

ATM BREAK AND ENTERS SUSPECTS ARRESTED  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS - The two suspects believed to be responsible for September 2010 Kootenay Boundary area Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Break and Enters have been located and arrested. 

EAST KOOTENAY COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION IS FINALLY COMING TO SPARWOOD  SPARWOOD, BC, JANUARY 11, 2011 – Jody E. Burk, Chief Executive Officer of East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) has announced today that EKC will open a branch in Sparwood during the fall of 2011.

 

Salmo Man Facing Charges After Making Threats Heath STENINGER of Salmo, B.C. is facing Criminal Charges of Uttering Threats and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.

Assessing the needs of the Kerr's Apartment Residence Ongoing TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA – Service providers are assessing the immediate and longer term needs of residents of the Kerr’s Apartment block to assist them in their recovery from the fire on January 6. MORE: NEEDS OF KERR APARTMENT

NEW HIGHWAY WEBCAMS HELP YOU KNOW BEFORE YOU GO     Photo of the New Highways camera on Hwy1 at Kicking Horse Canyon. TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS VICTORIA BC – Eight more DriveBC web cameras are now online to help you “know before you go” on British Columbia highways.

BIG TIME FISHING ON KOOTENAY LAKE  Taylor O'Neil shows the big one! Well, we already kicked the new year off with big fish. Our annual New Years Day derby was an eventful one.

BC PARKS CAMPING RESERVATIONS OPEN EARLY THIS YEAR  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS, VICTORIA BC – Camping fans can now start their warm weather vacation planning in the cold of winter with more reservable sites to choose from and a new, earlier opening date for the BC Parks Discover Camping reservation service.

AGENCIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS MEET WITH KERR APT. RESIDENTS - Extremely low vacancy rate in Nelson presents a major challenge for the displaced residents Photo: Nelson Fire RescueTMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC CANADA-  A meeting of government agencies, service providers and the residents of the fire- damaged Kerr Apartment block took place last night at the Salvation Army building on Vernon Street.

Special Public Avalanche Warning for BC’s Southern Interior  Photo by Karl Klassen.  Blue skies, fresh snow tempting to backcountry users; forecasters warn of weak snowpack Jan 7, 2011, Revelstoke, BC: The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for the South Coast, North Columbias, South Columbias and Kootenay-Boundary forecast regions...

OUTPOURING OF DONATIONS, TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS NELSON BC – The number of donations of clothing, toys and other items for persons left homeless by the fire at the Kerr Apartments in Nelson has been overwhelming.

CITY OPENS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE AFTER FIRE  TMTV BCTV KOOTENAYS, NELSON BC CANADA –  The City of Nelson has opened a Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to assist residents of the Kerr Apartments following an early morning fire on January 6, 2011.  A Level 1 EOC is the first stage of mobilization regarding emergency response actions.

VICTIMS OF THE KERR'S APARTMENT FIRE NEED YOUR HELP! - Community rallies to help TMTV Photo/Video -- 100 People who lived in the Nelson apartment building now have no homes after fire completely destroyed everything they have... APARTMENT FIRE

VIDEO OF KERR'S APARTMENT FIRE IN NELSON RELEASED:  Photo: Nelson Fire Rescue TMTV (RAW) VIDEO

FIRE DESTROYS NELSON HERITAGE BUILDING - More than 100 people loose their homes  TMTV PHOTO - The fire started just before midnight Wednesday and quickly spread, completely gutting the three story building. The Kurr's Apartments had approximately 38 units housing an estimated 100 people. The building was built in 1911. TMTV PHOTO - TMTV BCTV Kootenays WATCH CBC TV & GLOBAL TV Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 - The 100 year old Apartment building on Victoria Street in Nelson's downtown core has been gutted by fire. STORY: FIRE DESTROYS NEWS VIDEO: TMTV on Global TV

Nelson Police investigate Cranbrook in Custody Death TMTV BCTV Kootenays Cranbrook, B.C.- The Cranbrook RCMP are confirming that an independent investigation is being conducted with respect to the in custody death of a 36 yr old Cranbrook man.

WINTER WALLOP - KOOTENAY BOUNDARY Wednesday Jan 5 - The Boundary & West Kootenay into parts of the East Kootenay are getting hit hard by a major snow storm. Environment Canada has issued a warning for the Slocan Lake, Arrow Lakes and the North and West Columbia but not for the extreme southeast portion of the province, why? Because Environment Canada is not expecting more than 10 cm required for a snowfall warning. Environment Canada says there's going to be snow throughout the Kootenay Boundary, thanks to a large frontal system coming in from the coast, and the area could see 15 to 20 cm's by Friday night.

Not so happy New Year for suspected pot growers  (TMTV - file photo) TMTV BCTV Kootenays - RCMP - The Slocan area has been the subject of yet another cooperative enforcement effort by the Slocan Lake RCMP and Nakusp RCMP to combat the marihuana production problem plaguing the Slocan Valley.

HIGHWAY 1 NOW OPEN Highway 1 east of Golden is now open after an accident involving three semi-tractor units. Two caught fire, no injuries are reported.

BIG TIME CRIME HAS HIT NAKUSP  TMTV BCTV Kootenays (RCMP) - Big time crime has hit the small town of Nakusp and police and residents are taking a stand. A Nakusp resident, 34 yr old Damond RIPPER, has been charged with several offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances act.

SURVIVOR OF THE MINE SHAFT PLUNGE TELLS HIS STORY    A snowmobiler who survived a plunge down a deep, abandoned, mine shaft is telling his dramatic story Tuesday on Global TV - Global TV video

$3-million ticket sold in Castlegar  A lottery ticket worth more than $3 million was recently sold in Castlegar but the prize has yet to be claimed. The winning ticket worth $3,024,656.30 for the Dec. 29 Lotto 6-49 draw was purchased somewhere in Castlegar BC.

NELSON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SECURES CAPITAL FUNDING  TMTV BCTV Kootenays --- NELSON BC – A new building to support people in Nelson who are at risk of homelessness got the green light this week after Rich Coleman, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Housing announced that the Province will provide more than $3.8 million in capital funding for the 33-unit project.

WANT TO QUIT SMOKING IN 2011?  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - VICTORIA BC– Is quitting smoking one of your resolutions for the New Year? Try registering with QuitNow to increase your chances of successfully quitting.

Fatal_Snowmobile_Collision TMTV/BCTV -The Fernie RCMP responded to a report of a fatal snowmobile collision in the Burton Lake Rd area off of Hwy 3 on Monday afternoon December 27, 2010 at around 4:00 pm.

$100,000 break and enter in outfitter store  TMTV BCTV Kootenays - The Golden RCMP are currently investigating a comercial break and enter which occurred between December 24, 2010 and December 27, 2010 at "Avalanche Safety Solutions Ltd.

Hill_skies_2_million_vertical_feet  TMTV/BCTV Kootenays, Wednesday December 22, 2010, Revelstoke, BC: The world has watched as Greg Hill has spent close to a year chasing what some have called an impossible goal,  ascending and ski touring 2 million vertical feet on mountains across the globe.

Snowmobiler_falls 80 feet into mineshaft; rescued A 53 year old man from Creston BC was successfully removed from an 80 ft deep mine shaft Tuesday after the RCMP received a call by the fellow snowmobilers who were with the man when he fell into the shaft.

BC_ambulance_installs mobile_devices TMTV BCTV Kootenays VICTORIA – BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) that will see ambulances operating with in-vehicle computing devices to provide Mobile Computer Aided Dispatch (MobileCAD) capability.  

Snowboarder_dies_in the Kootenays TMTV BCTV Kootenays - Kaslo RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating the sudden death of a 32 year old Nelson BC woman who died while snowboarding on Wednesday afternoon. The woman was a guest with Retallack Snow Cat Ski Lodge.

Fire destroys home in East Kootenay TMTV/BCTV Monday Dec 27 - The small town of Jaffrey BC is rallying to help a mother and her small child after a fire this morning destroyed their home in the southeast BC community. When firefighters arrived the house was fully involved and they were unable to save the structure.

TWO MEN ARRESTED AT SIX MILE BUSINESS COMPLEX IN TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS  TMTV/BCTV- A pair of Nelson men are facing charges in two separate incidents. RCMP were called to an upholstery business on Highway 3A at six mile to break up a landlord, tenant dispute MEN ARRESTED

Snowmobiler dies in East Kootenay  TMTV/BCTV - Updated 5:30PM Monday Dec 27 - The RCMP have confirmed a snowmobiler died Monday in an area near the East Kootenay... Snowmobiler dies

SNOWFALL WARNING ENDED TMTV/BCTV - UPDATED Tuesday Dec 28, 2:30 PM. The snowfall warning has ended Many motor vehicle accidents have been reported and the RCMP is advising motorist to slow down and drive with caution, especially on the mountain passes. . . . weather office warnings

SNOWSTORM HITS SOUTHEAST BC TMTV/BCTV Tuesday Dec 28 - A snowstorm hit southeast BC last evening with snow amounts to 20 CM in some locations. Many motor vehicle accidents have been reported and the RCMP is advising motorist to slow down and drive with caution, especially on the mountain passes. A Snowfall warning continues for West Columbia & Elk Valley areas and two hour delays can be expected on Highway 3 in the Kootenay Pass, east of Salmo for avalanche control until 10am.

It’s Time to Talk Turkey!  TMTV/BCTV - - - ‘Tis the season for filling your home with the smells of home baked goodies, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and the Christmas turkey roasting in the oven...Talk Turkey

Fire destroys garage and building (file photo) TMTV/BCTV Thursday Dec 23.  A two car detached garage and small building were destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon in Nelson...Fire destroys

Small B.C. town plays Santa to remote Manitoba community  TMTV/BCTV - - - For the second time in as many months, folks from a little town in southern B.C. have pulled together to send gifts to a place they've never seen: Shamattawa, Man...B.C. town plays Santa

Nelson Police arrest man for Invitation to Sexual Touching TMTV/BCTV - Nelson Police have arrested and charged a 19 yr old Nelson man in relation to several recent complaints of a male driving up to women...Police arrest

GIVE SANTA A SMOKE-FREE CHRISTMAS   TMTV/BCTV NORTH POLE – The smell of wood smoke and the crackle of a fire in the woodstove are a traditional part of the Christmas season for many British Columbians...SMOKE-FREE

BC HERITAGE PARTY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO END CORRUPTION IN GOVERNMENT BC Heritage Party leader Wilf Hanni---CRANBOOK, B.C. - BC Heritage Party leader Wilf Hanni called on the public today to put an end to the corruption in government...HERITAGE PARTY

Total Lunar Eclipse Dec 20/21 The moon made a brief appearance Monday night to take this picture of the start of the eclipse. Taken from TMTV/BCTV Studios at Longbeach, north of Nelson BC. - TMTV Photo...Eclipse

SEE SMOKE? IT’S LIKELY A CONTROLLED BURN TMTV/BCTV - Minister of Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson is asking people not to be alarmed if they spot smoke or flames in the forest over the next few months...SEE SMOKE?

Christmas Shopping Safety  TMTV/BCTV (RCMP release) - It’s that time of year again where we all rush off to the local malls with our shopping list in tow to find the perfect Christmas gifts for our loved ones...Shopping Safety

Youth saved after jumping from bridge  TMTV/BCTV - A 911 call on Sunday alerted police to a male that was stating that he wanted to hurt himself. Patrols were made and the youth was discovered on the Old Trail Bridge...Youth saved

New Ecosystem Restoration Website Launched  TMTV/BCTV - The Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program has launched a website that makes hundreds of East Kootenay rangeland studies, reports, maps and airphotos widely available for the first time.

FORT STEEL SELLING THE DUNROBIN LOCAMOTIVE TMTV/BCTV - FORT STEELE – B.C.’s heritage sector is getting a $160,000 boost from the sale of a Scottish locomotive that is returning to the United Kingdom, Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Tourism, Trade and Investment, announced today. 

Nelson Fire Fighters Camp Out on Rooftop for 56 hours  TMTV/BCTV - NELSON BC, Join Nelson Fire Fighters on December 16, 17, 18 as they hold a 56 hour rooftop campout in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

CounterAttack roadchecks throughout the holidays  TMTV/BCTV - (NCP RELEASE) Planning on drinking and driving this Christmas season? You’d better think again. British Columbia has the toughest drinking driving laws in Canada. The consequences are severe and immediate, beginning right at the roadside.

Today’s frauds more complex, more convincing than ever  TMTV/BCTV - Operating a scam used to be like casting a net – con-artists mailed lots of letters or made lots of phone calls hoping to catch a few “fish”. Those scams usually offered an unbelievable, life-altering deal and used a personal touch to convince victims the offer was legitimate.

RCMP looking for wanted man - Christopher Robert MARK TMTV/BCTV - The RCMP in the West Kootenay are seeking the public’s assistance in locating: Christopher Robert MARK.

NELSON CITY POLICE HAS NEW CHIEF  Photo: New Chief Wayne Holland, former Inspector of the Vancouver Police Department. TMTV/BCTV - New Chief hired With the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Dan Maluta, the Nelson Police Board has spent the past few months hunting for a new chief.

$8.7M PROTECTS HISTORIC BARKERVILLE AND FORT STEELE  TMTV/BCTV - VICTORIA BC– The Province is investing $8.7 million to preserve and protect two of B.C.’s historic treasures: Fort Steele

Italian nationalist busted for growing pot  The Nelson Police Department General Investigation Section executed a search warrant at 706 Houston Street in Nelson

Missing man reported in Grande Prairie, Alta.

RCMP now say that person is not Rooney CBC.ca Owen Rooney had been badly beaten and was confused when he checked into hospital in Grand Forks, BC, on Aug. 14, but he walked out of the facility after ...

TWO CAR COLLISION RESULTS IN INJURIES  Highway 3A closed for two ours Sunday after a serious crash. A 2 Car collision Sunday Dec 12th at approx. 10 a.m. on Hwy 3A near Beasley Road

MAJOR STORM HITTING SOUTH EAST BC TMTV Photo --- Environment Canada issued a severe weather warning early Saturday for the south east corner of BC. As of Dec 12, 1:15 am Sunday morning, the area is now getting hit hard, freezing rain mixed with snow in the valleys. The higher elevations have seen heavy snowfall since late afternoon Saturday. Snowfall amounts in the higher elevations could exceed the 20 cm that Environment Canada predicted. TMTV BCTV weather

RED SKY SATURDAY MORNING MEANS SAILORS WARNING: SNOWFALL WARNING ENDED A beautiful sunrise Saturday morning taken from the TMTV BCTV Studios at Longbeach, looking south east. The snowfall warning issued for Saturday is expected to arrive late in the afternoon or early evening. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected Saturday night through Sunday morning. The warning covers the Boundary, Slocan and Arrow Lakes, west Kootenay, Kootenay Lake, west and north Columbia into the north Thompson region. weather warnings

RCMP HUNT FOR SWORD ROBBER TMTV/BCTV - ON GLOBAL BC - Surveillance footage at a Cranbrook motel robbery shows a man entering the lobby and taking a large sword out of his jacket before threatening the clerk