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UPDATE: Kootenay ferries reduce service as union starts job action

UPDATE: Kootenay ferries reduce service as union starts job action

Several routes are cutting service by 50%
West Kootenay ferries to keep operating as labour dispute goes to mediation

West Kootenay ferries to keep operating as labour dispute goes to mediation

The union representing ferry employees had previously issued a 72-hour strike notice
West Kootenay ferries could be shut down this week by labour strike

West Kootenay ferries could be shut down this week by labour strike

A 72-hour strike notice has been issued
Nelson RCMP: Good samaritan's 'heroic actions' saved person from burning car

Nelson RCMP: Good samaritan's 'heroic actions' saved person from burning car

Nelson's Colby Weinrauch is credited with saving a life
UPDATE: 5 homes destroyed by Slocan Valley fires

UPDATE: 5 homes destroyed by Slocan Valley fires

20 structures in total have been destroyed
Argenta residents allowed to return home following wildfire evac

Argenta residents allowed to return home following wildfire evac

The Argenta Creek wildfire however is still out of control
Evacuation order removed for Silverton

Evacuation order removed for Silverton

New Denver is also no longer under an evac alert
More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

The order came into effect at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28
UPDATE: Wildfire evacuation ordered for Argenta and Johnsons Landing, and new alert issued for additional properties

UPDATE: Wildfire evacuation ordered for Argenta and Johnsons Landing, and new alert issued for additional properties

The evacuation order includes 191 properties on the east shore of Kootenay Lake
UPDATE: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Silverton and Wilson Creek

UPDATE: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Silverton and Wilson Creek

Many rural properties also added to an earlier order
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