KOOTENAY, BOUNDARY, COLUMBIA, ROCKIES LOCAL NEWS

Man found not guilty in burning hotel in Ainsworth BC

Local radio station BKR reports that the man accused of burning down the old Silver Ledge Hotel in Ainsworth BC has been found not guilty in Nelson court...

RCMP issue warrant for failing to appear on trafficking charges

TMTVNEWS.COM, (RCMP) On September 3rd 2010 members of the Castlegar RCMP executed a search warrant in Castlegar and located a sophisticated indoor marihuana...

Removing Wolves is Akin to Turning Caribou into Cows

TMTVNEWS.COM, Golden, B.C- January 27, 2012 -While the South Purcell mountain caribou herd may be in big trouble, many other species will be as well if wolves are removed from the ecosystem this Spring...

Fire leaves Nelson BC family homeless

TMTV Photo/video TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson, BC. Posted 8am Thursday Jan 26, 2012 --- An early morning fire on Wightwick Road, on the north shore of Nelson BC was completely destroyed by fire...More on the story: Fire Click here for HD video of the fire: VIDEO OF FIRE BY TMTV

Selkirk College Bringing Certificate Program For Community Economic Development To the Kootenays

TMTVNEWS.COM, Castlegar, BC - Selkirk College is pleased to partner with SFU Centre for Sustainable Community Development and the Upper Columbia Co-operative Association.

Economics meets the Environment in Invermere Finding Balance Forum

TMTVNEWS.COM, Invermere, B.C. Finding Balance, an event that connects economics with the environment is taking place in Invermere, BC

CANUCKS ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ADD THEIR VOICE

TMTVNEWS.COM, SURREY, BC - Fraser Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority are encouraging British Columbians to visit mindcheck.ca, a web site for youth and young adults that offers tools to check mental wellbeing and support for mental health challenges...

Another storm blasts southeast BC

TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC. 6PM, Jan 24, 2012 SNOWFALL WARNING CONTINUES: White-out conditions are being reported on some local highways an freezing rain is creating problems for drivers --- A Pacific frontal system will continue to spread snow...storm

Mungall’s 100 Mile Feast Challenge Featured in 2012 BC Bridal Guide

TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC - When MLA Michelle Mungall commissioned a report on the region’s food systems from UBC grad student Paris Marshall-Smith, she knew that she would be referring back to it many times for guidance...

WEATHER WARNING ENDED: Snowfall warning continues for West Kootenay, Arrow Lakes, Slocan Lake & Elk Valley

Environment Canada Weather warning: Updated at 11:06 PM PST Tuesday 24 January 2012. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected for Tuesday.

Nelson Police arrest woman after violent rage

January 20^th, 2012, a Nelson Police officer responded to a suspicious circumstances incident at a residence in the Fairview area of...More police news: Suspected drunk driver crashes into Nelson Bridge

Accused Sparwood child abductor guilty of violating parole

Video: Accused child abductor Randall Hopley pleaded guilty to two counts of breach of probation Monday morning in a Cranbrook, B.C., courtroom.

Slocan Valley Mounties hunt suspect linked to grow-op and dog attack

The Province Mounties are searching for a man from the Slocan Valley in BC's Kootenay region allegedly linked to ...

Polygamist leader Winston Blackmore takes stand in tax-evasion trial The Province ... leader of the polygamous community of Bountiful located near Creston, ... BC And the US and also farms canola for its oil and “compressed hay” for the ...

Accused Sparwood child abductor violated parole CBC.ca (RCMP) Accused child abductor Randall Hopley pleaded guilty to two counts of breach of probation in Cranbrook, BC, court Monday morning. Hopley, 46, drew widespread attention in September after he was arrested and charged for abducting three-year-old ...

MTI, Marmicmon partner to help BC fleets recruit drivers from abroad

Truck News CASTLEGAR, BC -- With BC's recent decision to open its provincial nominee program (PNP) to long-haul truck drivers, training institution Mountain Transport ...

After the storm

The recent storm that hit southeast BC left over 40cm in some areas. Today's forecast is sunny and would be an excellent day to play in the snow. Alistair Fraser photo. Website http://kootenay-lake.ca/ Avalanche control on most major highway passes...check here for details. http://www.drivebc.ca

RCMP officers hone new skills on avalanche skills training

RCMP officers practice searching with transceivers...15 RCMP regular officers and volunteer auxiliary officers from 6 different Southeast District detachments met up in Revelstoke this past week for a two day work shop in avalanche skills...

ACCIDENT CLOSES HIGHWAY 6

Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 - A motor vehicle incident closed Highway 6, just north of Slocan Park in the southern interior, Saturday evening. The road was closed for several hours. No information has been made available from the RCMP.

New Project Aims at Avalanche Education for Mountain Snowmobilers

TMTVNEWS.COM, Fernie, BC: Three levels of government support for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) were represented today, as BC MLA Bill Bennett announced...

Rossland Winter Carnival

Pique newsmagazine Rossland doesn't fit the image of a typical BC resort town. Much like neighbouring Trail, home to mining giant Teck's lead-zinc smelter operations, ...

84 Year old Creston BC man killed in crash

TMTVNEWS.COM, Creston BC Canada - (RCMP) On Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 7:28 P.M. Creston RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 3A north of Sanca Creek...

Kootenay deer cull faces international opposition CBC.ca(CBC) Opposition is growing to a large-scale deer cull in BC's East Kootenay. Three communities have committed to eliminating as many as 225 urban deer; Cranbrook has finished, Kimberley is in the midst of its cull, and Invermere is next on the list. ...

Two RCMP officers facing charges in Nelson BC court

TMTVNEWS.COM, Nelson BC, Canada --- Two RCMP members are facing charges in a Nelson, B.C. courtroom.

'SKI BUM: THE MUSICAL' IS BACK TO SHRED THE ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL

TMTVNEWS.COM, Rossland, BC. It doesn't matter if you're a musical buff, ski bum, ski buff, or musical bum, ‘Ski Bum: The Musical’ is a fast-paced, shredding good time...

Ecstasy, cash seized west of Danville

DANVILLE WASHINGTON - The U.S. Border Patrol has seized 18 pounds of Ecstasy ... form, are worth about $135000, Customs and Border Protection said.

TRAVEL ALERT: Ferry Service Interruption

Glade Ferry Both directions - Glade Ferry Service Interruption of 5 - 10 minutes at Kootenay River due to Ice Flows until further notice. Updated on Wed Jan 18 at 6:40 pm. http://www.drivebc.ca

Scientists discover unusual “tulip” creature in Canadian Rockies

TMTVNEWS.COM --- A bizarre creature that lived in the ocean more than 500 million years ago has emerged from the famous Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale in the Canadian

$2 Million Spa and Wellness Center Launched in Fernie BC

MarketWatch Spa 901 is the only true destination spa in the Kootenays" 901 Fernie (901Fernie.ca) is a $30 million transformation of a 1908 school and grounds. It is a collection of 44, one, two and three bedroom suites and penthouses with beautiful surrounding ...

Green Building Conference set for March 2 and 3, 2011

TMTVNEWS.COM, Kimberley, B.C. — The Third Annual Green Building Conference is set for March 2 and 3, 2012 at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre...

Man found not guilty in burning hotel in Ainsworth BC

CANUCKS ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ADD THEIR VOICE

Snowmobilers to get avalanche education

Pique newsmagazine The program will have two stages: to gather information on BC's ... where eight men died, and at Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke in March 2010, ...

Lucky & Good: JP Auclair at One Million Views

BC polygamous 'minister' strains to list wives in Tax Court fight