This summer, key sections of provincial highway and local side roads in the West Kootenay region will be resurfaced to improve safety and travel for local residents, tourists and commercial vehicles.

The BC Coroners Service has announced that the inquest into the death of Mr. Chul Lee, Mr. Kwang Cha and Mr. Chungjic Koh has been postponed.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died following a hang gliding incident near Lumby on June 11, 2012.

Travellers are advised the road between Wells and Likely - the Cunningham Pass (3100) Forest Service Road - will be closed at 3121 and 3126 kilometres for road repairs, from June 19 to July 3, 2012.

Construction of a new ferry for the Upper Arrow Lake route will create local employment and ensure that this safe and reliable transportation service continues for West Kootenay families, businesses and visitors.

Work is set to begin on $5.4 million in improvements to Stewart Lake Road, making this heavily travelled road safer for families and more efficient for the oil and gas industry.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died when his powered paraglider crashed near Enderby on June 7, 2012.

Two contracts valued at $5.2 million have been awarded to upgrade the road surface and replace a single-lane bridge on Highway 99 near Lillooet, improving safety and travel for area residents and visitors to the region.