Monday, April 13, 2015:  Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting (5:00 pm); Regular Council Meeting (6:00 pm) All Council members were present, with Deputy Corporate Officer Cynthia Añonuevo and Acting Chief Financial Officer Lois Hunter. In the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting,  Hunter talked about the budget for 2015.  She explained...

Arc of the Cognizant LXXXX The Grand Synthesis, or the Complete Theory of Everything Real When pressed to say what gives you your proofs for what is real and how the universe can be understood, what do you say?  “Science” is a good bet for your probable reply.  A thousand years ago in our civilization it was a safe bet one ...

Staff changes at City Hall:   two letters.  (Jill Spearn sent the first letter to your editor late on April 9; however, it was in a form that required me to re-type it before it could be posted here.  By the time I had taken time to re-type the letter, Mayor Moore had sent a response to Spearn's letter, which was already...

If you’re under 10 years old, you may never remember what a meter reader looked like. Like the milkman and the postal carrier, meter readers will be a thing of the past. In August, Fortis BC will eliminate 10 meter readers as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system begins sending your electrical usage daily via a ...

Ever wondered how films could really affect change? Had an idea for a blockbuster? Wanted to get into the directors seat? From 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Thursday (April 16) at the Nelson Civic Theatre you could have your chance. As part of the upcoming Youth Film Festival (Wednesday — April 15 and Thursday April 16) that the Nelson...

Rossland's latest sculpture-on-loan was installed on April 10 in a chilly breeze, attracting the interest of many passing "supervisors."  The airy bubble of re-purposed bicycle parts now rests on the Sourdough Holdings lot between Revolution Cycles and Laundry  Dog Laundromat. Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) has...

It is with mixed feelings of gratitude and sorrow that we extend a heart-felt thank you to the brave individuals who responded to our house fire in Paterson on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2015.  Thank you for saving our outbuildings and the forest surrounding our home.  Our horses are also grateful to you all for saving...

The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, recently announced that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. With the help of photographer Larry Doell and Columbia Power Corportation, here a photo ...

Kaslo Sourdough Bakery is getting known for its wonderful products outside the Kootenay region. The business was recently nominated for a NEXTY Award following its participation at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California in March. "My dad, Silvio and I exhibited our sourdough pastas in the world’s largest...

It took 33 firefighters from four different fire departments more than four hours to knock down a massive blaze in Paterson, about four kilometres down the road from Rossland toward the border, Tuesday evening. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire chief Terry Martin said the couple who lived in the house heard something and saw ...