COLUMN: I Think, And My MInd Sprouts New Stems
“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle for where we’re going…” -- Neil Young, Candle in the Dark “We are stupid, fickle beings with feeble memories… But who knows? Maybe this time we will not forget what has happened, we will learn from it…”...
ADVICE: Having Healthy Holidays
There are many things you can do to minimize falling sick, so you can enjoy a fulfilling, restful holiday. They don’t take much time, so try to incorporate them into the next few weeks and you’ll be able to relish your time off. 1. Get at least 8 hours of sleep nightly. A study found that people who had at least...
Rossland's Thrift Store Improved Again
Rossland's busy Thrift Store has become a safer and more comfortable place to shop -- and for volunteers to work. The Rossland Health Care Auxiliary Society operates the popular store to support local health care needs. As Kelvin Saldern , Community Relationships Manager with Columbia Basin Trust, said, “The thrift store is...
Funding For Kids to Understand Where It All Comes From
Columbia Basin children and communities will continue to receive opportunities to learn about, appreciate and care for the natural world around them, through Columbia Basin Trust’s $1-million commitment to two environmental education initiatives. These are the Know Your Watershed program and the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network. “These initiatives have proven successful, and we’re pleased […]
Bruins rally back to edge Leafs 4-3 in Boundary City
The Grand Forks Border Bruins rallied from a two-goal deficit to edge the Nelson Leafs 4-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night in the Boundary City. The loss continues the recent slide of the Heritage City franchise, losers of five consecutive games and 12 of 14 games dating back to October 31. […]
Take a walk back with BC Road Trip Time Machine — Highway 3A Nelson to Balfour, 1966
Wonder what it was like driving Highway 3A from Nelson to Balfour? Well, the Ministry of Transportation found some old footage of provincial highways in a vault somewhere of highway travels during the 60's. The Ministry of Transportation said these nostalgic videos (or photologs) from 16mm film footage taken in 1966. "The...
Monsoon-like weather may force overnight closure of Kootenay Pass
Unseasonably high temperatures and heavy precipitation coupled with recent increased snowpack, and forecasted 40mm of rain, will cause an increase in avalanche hazard over Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 starting tonight said Katie Ward, Operations Manager-Central Kootenay MOTI West Kootenay District. "It is very likely the...
Year-End Bash Showcases Amazing Selkirk College Music Talent
Burgeoning Selkirk College talent will shine in an eclectic night of entertainment when Contemporary Music & Technology Program students hit the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 18. The traditional Christmas Break Show features student-based bands that have been toiling for several weeks in preparation for a night that will throw a spotlight on talent […]
Financial plan amendments cost city nearly $1.5 million
Several “unforseen costs" have forced the city to crack open its existing financial plan and incorporate amendments to account for the cash. Topping the list of four items that have to be added into the budget are the clean-up costs of the June 29 storm that pelted the city, racking up over $850,000 in damages to Nelson Hydro...
Rockers sweep past Hawks, Bombers to capture LVR Mini-Tournament
Stanley Humphries Rockers of Castlegar opened the West Kootenay Junior Boy’s Basketball season with a pair of wins Saturday at the Hangar in Nelson. The Rockers jumped to a 26-7 lead, before coasting to a 46-25 decision over the L.V. Rogers Bombers in a three-team mini-tournament. Morgan Lynn led the Rockers with 11 points while […]
