EXTRA, EXTRA: Kootenay businesses marry small carbon footprints with big savings
This week, we here at Lone Sheep Publishing are proud to announce the launching of our new Green Flyers concept. In cooperation with several forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious local businesses, we’re now offering our readers access to local merchants’ weekly online flyers. How does it work? Glad you asked. When, as a subscriber, you receive your […]
Roast pig not advised for Christina Lake hunters
Walking the trails around Christina Lake you may see a new kind of wildlife which will surprise you – wild boars. Initially being raised at a near-by farm, the pigs are loose and on the rampage. Despite all the issues being raised about the missing piggies, Brenda LaCroix, co-ordinator of the Christina Lake Stewardship Society […]
Bear feeding Christina Lake man to be sentenced at end of year
Self-proclaimed “bear dude” Allen Piche plead guilty to charges of feeding dangerous wildlife under the Wildlife Act. The case, heard Tuesday in Grand Forks Provincial Court, stemmed from a raid on his property at Christina Lake that uncovered a grow-op along with up to two dozen black bears. Last month Piche plead not guilty to […]
Rainmouse? Gene mutation produces autism-like traits in mice
By causing the mutation of one specific gene, researchers have produced mice with two frequently encountered behavioral traits of persons diagnosed with autism. Autism commonly affects the ability to interact socially and is associated with repetitive behavior. The finding was reported in the March 20 on line edition of Nature. Using mice, researchers at […]
Local party reps react to federal budget and looming election
With an election appearing imminent after the three opposition parties all renounced the Conservative’s budget on Tuesday, the Telegraph set out to get reactions and thoughts from the three (to date) declared Southern Interior candidates. Note: At present there is no liberal candidate declared for the riding. With the NDP holding the swing vote in the […]
Going out on top: George Grey calls it a career after taking home three gold medals at nationals
In a town mostly known for its alpine sports champions, George Grey has helped put Nordic skiing on the map both locally and nationally. As he crossed the finish line in Canmore last week for the last time in his competitive career, Grey was, needless to say, a little misty-eyed as he embraced his father in a show of thanks...
March 2011 is for the dogs, as are Mother Nature and groundhogs
I usually look forward to March, but I have to say this month has been hideous. I am beginning to think that Mother Nature is playing head games with us and that Groundhog Day should be banned. It’s been over six weeks since those rodents indicated to us that winter would last another six weeks, so their predictions are an ...
Joe Hill Rocks out The Miners’ Hall with Wicked Local Talent & Calls for New Volunteers
Last night, the 23rd, Joe Hill Coffee House event at the Miners’ Hall was a rocking night of lively music indeed. The line-up included the Golden City Fiddlers, who opened the show with some foot stomping pieces, and ended with local folksters Dandelion and the Ditchweeds, who played an energetic set much appreciated by the...
Taylor makes freshman history at Portland State after winning Folino Invitational Women’s Golf Tourney
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports L.V. Rogers Bomber grad Lauren Taylor made history Tuesday by being the first freshman in Portland State Viking history to capture a women’s golf tournament.
Taylor shot an even par 144 to win the Big Sky Conference Folino Invitational Women’s Golf Tourney hosted by Cal State Fullerton at Oak […]
Arena too expensive, councillor suggests
Welcome to Canada, where even the most battered-looking small-town arena has a formidable hold on the heartstrings of citizens. But could maintaining such a structure prove too costly? One city councillor suggests so. “We're being nickel and dimed on the arena,” said councillor Laurie Charlton at a lengthy committee meeting...