The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure  is moving ahead with plans to replace the South Slocan Bridge with a design that will ensure pedestrian access is maintained for those living in the communities between Castlegar and Nelson, near Playmor Junction.

Students and teachers at Trafalgar Middle school in Nelson will benefit from innovative learning concepts being put into action thanks to 15 new K-12 Innovation Partnership projects.

The Province has put together a team of experts to fast track the creation of a five-year action plan to guide the recovery of Kootenay Lake kokanee stocks.

Government announced approval for new trades training facilities at the Silver King Campus of Selkirk College that will support students pursuing in-demand careers in a range of sectors that support a strong, diverse and growing economy.

A public access restriction for areas around the Sitkum Creek wildfire will take effect immediately and remain in force until the public is otherwise notified.

Kootenay anglers are encouraged to learn more about management plans for the recovery of the Kootenay Lake fishery at a public meeting co-hosted by the Province and the Balfour and District Business & Historic Association.

The Government of B.C. has provided $250,000 to the Shriners of British Columbia and Yukon - Shriners Care for Kids to help cover capital expenditures for the improvement of their transportation program.

Effective immediately, the Meadow Creek Cedar Forest Licence has been placed under notice for pending cancellation by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.