Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (the “Company or “Kootenay”) is pleased to announce the recommencement of drilling at its Columba high-grade silver project (the “Property) following the temporary COVID-19 related work stoppage. The drilling is the continuation of the 7,000-meter Phase-II program (the “Program”) started in February 2020 prior to the cessation of operations due to health restrictions imposed by the Government of Mexico.