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Nelson Gets National Recognition for Emissions Reduction Plan

by Bill Metcalfe on 22 Apr 2012
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Nelson Gets National Recognition for Emissions Reduction Plan

 

A national organization has recognized the City of Nelson for its work in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its municipal operations. Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities reports that Nelson is one of 23 municipalities in Canada to have reached Milestone 4 in its climate change program.

The PCP’s five milestones are:

1. Create a GHG emissions inventory and forecast.

2. Set an emissions reductions target.

3. Develop a local action plan.

OP/ED: Plugging the dike won't keep our stores open

by Mona Mattei on 19 Apr 2012
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OP/ED: Plugging the dike won't keep our stores open

It seems that a comedy of errors has Boundary locals wondering just how we can keep our small businesses alive, and, in fact, have led to a string of doomsday rumours that we know everyone just loves to share.

The latest in the doom and gloom department has one of our largest grocery outlets closing. Yes folks, our intrepid reporter, Erin Perkins, here at the Sentinel spent hours tracking that one down.

No, Overwaitea is not closing its doors, but they are struggling like many local shops.

Christina Lake pub under enthusiastic new ownership

by Erin Perkins on 16 Apr 2012
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Rupert Oldroyd and his wife Sarah are the proud new owners of the former Time and Place pub. The couple just reopened the doors as the Crow and Bear on Friday, April 13. Photo Erin Perkins.

The well-known Time and Place pub in Christina Lake has a new name, a new sign and fresh new faces behind the bar.

Thirty year-olds Rupert and Sarah Oldroyd bought the pub and opened the doors for the first time Friday, April 13, under their new sign -- The Crow and Bear.

The first night was a bit of a whirlwind, only having owned the building for two days when they re-opened. More than 50 people came out for appetizers, a visit and to see the hockey playoffs.

Learn to be a super seed saver at upcoming workshop

by Erin Perkins on 09 Apr 2012
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Learn to be a super seed saver at upcoming workshop

Get an indepth look at effective seed saving techniques at the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society's (GFBRAS) upcoming workshop, Seed Saving Production: The Basics and Beyond, with Patrick Steiner of Stellar Seeds, Thursday, April 12.

Council left cold as Rossland Sustainability Commission suggests six ways to help reinvigorate the local economy through the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation

by Andrew Bennett on 05 Apr 2012
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Coun. Kathy Moore, Coun. Cary Fisher, Coun. Jody Blomme, CAO Victor Kumar

The Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) of the Sustainability Commission (SC) presented council with a package of six recommendations for "Rossland economic development focus areas" that the city could take to the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC or LCI) to help Rossland "increase its return on its investment in the LCIC"—but the reception from council was unexpectedly chilly.

Tempers flare as Columbia-Washington parking controversy continues

by Andrew Bennett on 03 Apr 2012
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Coun. Kathy Wallace, Coun. Tim Thatcher, and Coun. Jill Spearn

Council has deferred decisions on the final design for the upcoming Columbia-Washington renovation until all the tender documents from prospective contractors are received and council can debate the merits of various plans with "hard numbers" in hand.

Local developer bullish on Rossland’s future as he moves forward with Energuide 80 house

by Adrian Barnes on 26 Mar 2012
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Local developer bullish on Rossland’s future as he moves forward with Energuide 80 house

During tough economic times like these one can get eye strain searching for silver linings among the masses of grey cloud. However, Rossland’s Dean Bulfone remains confident in the town and the region as he presses forward with his Evergreen Ridge development. At the moment, Bulfone is proud to be involved in the building of the first Energuide 80 house in the Rossland and Greater Rossland area.

Last week The Telegraph had an opportunity to ask Bulfone a few questions about where the subdivision project is at.

ATAMANENKO: Tax tips for seniors

by Alex Atamanenko on 21 Mar 2012
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ATAMANENKO: Tax tips for seniors

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a tax-free benefit available to low-income seniors living in Canada, who are receiving, or are eligible to receive, Old Age Security (OAS). Enrollment is not automatic, you MUST apply for this supplement.

Age Tax Credit - You can claim this amount if you were 65 years of age or older on December 31, 2011, and your net income (line 236 of your return) is less than $76,541.  If your net income was:

Co-op membership overwhelmingly approves purchase of Extra Foods building

by Nelson Daily staff on 20 Mar 2012
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The wheels are now in motion for the Kootenay Co-op to purchase the Extra Foods building at 708 Vernon Street. — Submitted photo

The wheels are now in motion for the Kootenay Co-op to move to the other end of Baker Street in Nelson after a special resolution to purchase the Extra Foods building was overwhelmingly approved.

During a special general meeting Monday at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, that attracted more than 100 members, the resolution — that the Cooperative invest over 75% of its financial reserves for the sole purpose of acquiring and developing the property described as 708 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia — was approved by 119 for to six against.

OP/ED: Local MLA slams province's approval of Jumbo resort

by Contributor on 20 Mar 2012
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OP/ED: Local MLA slams province's approval of Jumbo resort

The BC Liberals’ announcement that they have approved the development of a resort in the Jumbo Valley is both surprising and a devastating blow to the area, says Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy.

“People in Kootenay West have written and e-mailed me to say they strongly disagree with building a resort in the Jumbo Valley,” said Conroy.  “It doesn’t make sense environmentally or economically.”

Recently, it was discovered that the proponent, despite years of claiming otherwise, does not have a financial backer.

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