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Bear Aware sensibilities take a step closer to becoming law

by Andrew Zwicker on 13 Apr 2011
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City bins downtown were a hot target for bears last summer - Sharon Wieder photo

Rossland’s continuing effort to become a Bear Smart-certified community took three steps forward this week as a new bylaw aimed at reducing wildlife attractants in town passed 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings at this Monday's council meeting. If the bylaw gets adopted when it comes back before council in two weeks, it will represent the culmination of years of effort by various Bear Aware coordinators and three different councils.

What not to wear: The Debate edition

by Allyson Kenning on 13 Apr 2011
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What not to wear: The Debate edition

A huge dilemma came up in my life last night: the English language leaders debate for the election was on the same night as the season finale of What Not to Wear. I love What Not to Wear. For me, each episode is a veritable treasure trove of information I store away in my little brain for a day when I can actually afford clothing and shoes that haven’t come from second hand stores or Wally World in the States (home of the $1 t-shirt and $3 capris), and make-up whose colour scheme harkens back to the 90s.

Committee struck to 'solve' Castlegar Airport's problems

by Nelson Daily editor on 12 Apr 2011
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Committee struck to 'solve' Castlegar Airport's problems

By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily

Some of the problems inherent in the West Kootenay region’s main airport will be tackled by a new board created to oversee its operation, says the mayor of Castlegar.

Lawrence Chernoff told the board of directors of the Regional District of Central Kootenay recently the West Kootenay Regional Airport Advisory committee was struck to help mitigate inconveniences endured by some of the over 74,000 passengers that pass through the Castlegar Airport each year.

April in April: Fingers and feet set to fly at the Miners’ Hall Saturday night

by Allyson Kenning on 12 Apr 2011
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April in April: Fingers and feet set to fly at the Miners’ Hall Saturday night
No doubt a lot of readers have heard of Canadian fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Ashely MacIsaak, but we have also a fiddle virtuoso from the Ottawa Valley who has made a big name for herself in the roots scene not only with her fantastic fiddling but with her two-stepping as well.

Thunder shooters struggle at Penticton Regional Tournament

by Nelson Daily Sports on 12 Apr 2011
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Thunder shooters struggle at Penticton Regional Tournament

By The Nelson Daily Sports

The Kootenay Thunder managed a win in three games during a pre-season 15-17-year Regional Boy’s Soccer Tournament held earlier this month in Penticton.

The Thunder, run out of the Soccer Quest facility, sandwiched a win between two losses against teams from the host city and Shuswap of Salmon Arm.

The highlight of the weekend came when Erik Norberg sidestepped through a pair of defenders for the only goal in a 1-0 win over the Penticton.

Kootenay could have scored more goals but failed to convert around the net.

Okay guys: This article’s for you!

by Dr. Brenda Gill on 12 Apr 2011
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Okay guys: This article’s for you!

I try to write articles that are applicable to everyone, but, in the past, some have been for the gals, so, I thought, since I’ve had quite a few men in lately, I’d talk about prostate health. The prostate is the gland that supplies fluid to the semen and can become swollen as men age.

Fuel mitigation gets underway near Mount Saint Francis

by Nelson Daily editor on 11 Apr 2011
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Fuel mitigation gets underway near Mount Saint Francis

Spring cleaning has begun on the fringes of Nelson as the fire department continues to conduct their wildfire fuel mitigation program.

Using the talents of Debri Resources Ltd. — on property bordering the city near Svoboda Road, Mary Hall and Mountain Lakes Seniors’ facility — workers will be making the perimeter area of the city largely free and clear of woodland material that would be the most combustible in the advent of a forest fire infringing on the city’s borders.

Sustainability Commission Update: Earth Day, The State of Rossland project, and the economic impact of our beloved trails system

by Allyson Kenning on 11 Apr 2011
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Old Glory; Just one of the many trails that benefit Rossland's economy - Andrew Zwicker photo
Move over Earth Hour and make room for Earth Day, to be celebrated this year on April 22. Launched in the US in 1970 as an environmental awareness campaign, this yearly event now touts 1 billion participants worldwide - with 6 million of those in Canada.

Hooked at the roots: entrepreneur explores links and transitions as company survives 125 years

by Mona Mattei on 10 Apr 2011
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Charles (Gus) Whalen, CEO of Warren Featherbone Company speaks at the Omega Restaurant; Photo, Mona Mattei
Soft-spoken southern gentleman Charles “Gus” Whalen of Warren Featherbone Company inspired everyone who attended his presentation last week. Hosted by Community Futures Boundary in honour of the Year of the Entrepreneur, Whalen brought a message of hope above all things, even when your business is about to crash.

Phone scams are circulating in the Boundary

by Mona Mattei on 10 Apr 2011
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Phone scams are circulating in the Boundary
Phishing, pharming, spoofing and spam have unfortunately all become part of daily life for the 21st century. RCMP, the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB), and locals are all warning people about new scams that are popping up in the Boundary region and beyond.
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