Memoirs of a Hiroshima Survivor: Author Reading
The horror of the bombing of Hiroshima cannot be conveyed by mere figures. Sachi Komura Rummel has written a book about her life as a survivor of that atomic bomb strike, hoping to convince people that nuclear weapons must never be used. Her book, "Hiroshima: Memoirs of a Survivor" was first published in 2015. Sachi was...
A Vigil in Rossland
On Tuesday evening, Rossland’s Harry LeFevre Square was filled with light from the many candles held in mittened hands by Rosslanders who turned out in the cold to show solidarity with Muslims everywhere and all others fleeing persecution, throughout the world....
Have a blind date with a book on Valentine's Day
Rossland's Public Library will offer you a blind date to celebrate Valentine's Day. As with other blind dates, you may fall in love forever, or recoil in distaste once you get to know it a bit better. But you won't be able to judge the book by its cover, because the potential "dates" will be in plain brown wrappers -- with...
COLUMN: It's Heart Month. Keep Yours Healthy!
Cholesterol has been the standard test for predicting heart disease for many years. However, more and more, this has shown to be inadequate, so a new marker that can be tested is homocysteine. This is a breakdown product of protein from the amino acid methionine, which is then broken down further with the help of...
The speediest Rossland bobsleds: Updated
We have received more accurate information about the bobsled crash that injured a spectator and two sled team members. Earlier reports from witnesses had indicated that the spectator was obeying the rules, but in fact, she was in a prohibited area and had previously been asked to leave it. Here is the release sent out ...
UPDATED: Missing Nelson woman found safe
The Nelson Police Department is thanking the press and public for their help after a missing Nelson woman was found thanks to local tips, according to Police Chief Paul Burkart. "Further to yesterday’s release, Nelson Police Department is happy to report that the missing person, Mrs. Judith Jeffrey has been located by Nelson...
End of an era — Nelson Cyswog'n' Fun has run its last race
For the past three decades during the August BC Day weekend, Nelsonites have witnessed people jumping into Kootenay Lake by the hundreds, biking on the North Shore's Highway 3A before running across and back the Nelson's BOB (Big Orange Bridge). However after 34 years of the Nelson Cyswog'n'Fun, the race committee has decided...
RCMP arrest man trying to cut down power pole; suspect's house later destroyed by fire
A noise complaint Saturday night in the community of Edgewood was just the start of a few hectic days for Nakusp RCMP. RCMP were called to the to a residence (January 28th) in the community of Edgewood, — approximately 55 kilometers south of Nakusp and 220 km northwest of Nelson — after receiving a complaint that a neighbour...
Selkirk College Career & Education Fair Makes Employment Connection
Local employers are teaming up with Selkirk College for the Career and Education Fair. The aim is to connect with people eager to find employment, students wanting to chart a course for future education and employment counsellors seeking up-to-date career information. This free annual event benefits all participants, says...
Salmo man killed in car accident Sunday near Village
RCMP report a 72-year-old Salmo man died in a car accident east of the Village Sunday. Sergeant Chad Badry of the West Kootenay Traffic and Integrated Road Safety said in a media release Monday the driver was alone when the vehicle drove off Highway 3 approximately four kilometers east of Salmo. "The name of the deceased male...
