Jazz-ing up summer with a contest like no other
A chance to be live at one of the best outdoor music festivals on the continent is up for grabs as the calendar heads into the Canada Day weekend. Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival — now in its 20th year (July 29-31) — has ignited the delight of a worldwide audience, with USA Today […]
Mail expected to start moving by Tuesday
West Kootenay and Boundary residents should see letters, cheques, and those dreaded bills, flowing to their residences by Tuesday after the Conservative government pushed through back-to-work legislation during the weekend.Following a one-day marathon session in the House of Commons, the Senate passed the Canada Post back-to-work...
'Geo-cached' treasure awaits adventurers in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
There may not be gold in them thar hills, but there is a geo-cached load of treasure hidden within the reaches of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. BC Parks and the Geocaching Association of B.C. have placed a geo cache in Kokanee, along with 99 other parks around the province, with prizes for those who find […]
Buying a West Kootenay cottage and keeping the peace
As summer approaches thoughts start turning to lapping waves, crackling campfires and tranquil forests. It’s the time of year when cottage, cabin or beach house fever starts to take hold. But the sunny dream of owning a vacation home may be dampened by the reality of property prices in many of the region’s popular vacation […]
Putting the power in the hands of the people: a Local Food Guide
What started as a desire to see food produced locally three years ago by a small group of people in the Slocan Valley has grown to over 200 members, a surge in valley produce and now an online resource. Called the Local Food Guide, the online resource will be taking root at the existing business […]
POLICE: RCMP seek help in tire theft
Police are asking for help to locate a truckload of tires valued at over $40,000 that was stolen from the Grand Forks Kal Tire shop. The break-in took place on Thursday, Jun. 23 sometime during the night and the thieves made off with numerous new and re-tread tires. “The outside fenced compound had been broken […]
District receives final funds despite drop in student enrolment
The Kootenay Lake school district’s overall enrolment numbers are down 115 students, corresponding to a 2,367 drop province-wide, as final student numbers from the Province roll in. School District No. 8 had a final total of 5,031 students enrolled district wide in full time programs as recorded in June, down from the 5,146 estimated in […]
A veritable vintage feast awaits
Take a trip through the past, do something good for the environment and add a classic touch to your wardrobe. A one-day vintage sale this Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will get you to the promised land of hip, collecting together some of the most classic and sought after vintage and retro styles of […]
Oh what a feeling — Kinrade sips from Calder Cup
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Minor hockey players spend early years dreaming of scoring that game-winning goal during the Stanley Cup Final. Hoopsters emulate on the outdoor court sinking the final shot that earns their team the title at the buzzer — from center, no less. And baseball stars fantasize knocking home the game-winning […]
Mixed reaction to Communist Party epic in China
Beginning of the Great Revival, the epic cinematic tribute to the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), was released in mainland China cinema on June 15, 2011. However, the suspended release of Hollywood movies in June as a result, has enraged many people. Angry netizens have trashed the movie through online rating platforms such […]
