Current Affairs &
Local News
Tune into our latest Kootenay Morning interviews covering local news, current affairs, and culture.
June 9, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Brittny Anderson
We caught up with Brittny Anderson, our Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kootenay Central, for a two-part interview.
June 2, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Anne DeGrace
Anne DeGrace is with us to shed some light on the importance of chipping in at a time when many folks have stepped away from helping out.
June 2, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Keith Page
Nelson City Councillor Keith shares about his trip to Ottawa for this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference and the King's Speech.
May 19, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Dustin “Wren” Cantwell – In Memorium
A repost of Stephanie Myer's interview with Dustin Wren Cantwell in honour of his battle with ALS and his recent passing.
May 19, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Matti Erickson
Kootenay Morning catches up with local athlete Matti Erickson on his incredible year of wins and sports accomplishments.
April 30, 2025
Membership Drive May 11-24
April 30, 2025
KCR Block Party on May 24 at Lions Park!
April 25, 2025
April 28, 2025 Live Local Election Coverage
April 14, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Rob Morrison
April 7, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Packrat Annie’s
March 31, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Bruce Hardy
March 31, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Betsy Kline
March 25, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Grace Henecka
March 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Tara Primeau
March 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Ryan MacKinnon
March 3, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Lucas Myers
February 25, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Mark Weigeldt
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, February 14, 2025
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, February 7, 2015
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, January 31, 2025
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, January 24, 2025
February 21, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, January 17, 2025
February 17, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Morty Mint
February 10, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Carol Off
February 3, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Andy Day
January 20, 2025
Kootenay Morning with Keith Page and Kallee Lins
January 7, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, January 10, 2025
January 3, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, December 20, 2024
January 3, 2025
Radio Free Kaslo, December 13, 2024
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