Southeast Fire Centre reports small wildfire northeast of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
The Southeast Fire Center said Friday BC Wildfire Service is responding to a three-hectare wildfire near Kokanee Creek and two kilometres northeast of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. The Southeast Fire Centre, in a prepared statement, saiud no structures are immediately threatened at this time. "Our wildfire reporting line has...
Fire crews dealing with three-hectare wildfire near Kokanee Creek
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a three-hectare wildfire near Kokanee Creek and two kilometres northeast of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. No structures are immediately threatened at this time. Our wildfire reporting line has received many calls from campers at the park and travellers along Highway 3A. The Southeast Fire Centre appreciates the public͛s […]
Local freelance workers come together in search for shared co-working space
A movement is afoot in Nelson to find a shared workspace to connect the Queen City’s growing ranks of freelance workers and entrepreneurs, most of whom work from home in the areas of technology, design and other creative arts. A Facebook group called Nelson Tech and Knowledge Workers sprung up on the web in May […]
Editorial Rant: Being active and enjoying sports, or is it "Physical Literacy" now?
As editor of this publication, I received a submission about "physical literacy" -- apparently this is the new buzzword for being active and physically capable and confident. I read it. Confession: I found it depressing. Depressing because -- how long have people known that being more physically active is better for people...
The New Language of Climate Change
By David Suzuki If nothing else, the G7 countries’ recent agreement to end fossil fuel use for energy by 2100 signals a shift in the way we talk and think about global warming. Previous agreements were about reducing carbon emissions from burning coal, oil and gas. This takes matters a step further by envisioning a fossil...
Nelson man believes 'Lady Luck' on his side after tree crushes trailer during Monday's thunderstorm
A Nelson man believes “Lady Luck” was on his side during Monday’s thunderstorm that rocked the Heritage City. Richard Nelson, at home alone at the time of thunderstorm Monday evening, was inside the family dwelling at the Rosemont Trailer Park when a huge tree crashed through the roof as a result of the Gale Force winds the...
Archeological Dig at Slocan Narrows
In the shadow of the towering Valhalla Mountains in the Slocan Valley, post-secondary students and educators are meticulously documenting the human history of our region that stretches back more than 3,000 years. The Slocan Narrows Archaeological Project is once again bustling with activity along the shores of the Slocan...
Attention all BlackJack enthusiasts:
The Black Jack Ski Team has a new website! www.blackjackskiteam.com Encompassing the entire Skier Development Program, our new website shares information about our Jackrabbit, Track Attack, Junior Racers and Senior Race Team programs, and serves as a hub for following Team Black Jack’s year round adventures. Overview ...
The Gold Fever Follies -- Song, Laughter, Colour and Action!
The storyline is new to the Gold Fever Follies, but familiar to us all -- a love forbidden because of prejudice and animosity between two factions -- in this case, two communities: Rossland and Trail. Audience members will recognize many allusions to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, as well as some direct quotes, such...
Southeast Fire Centre issues campfire ban beginning Friday at noon
Southeast Fire Centre is advising that effective at noon Pacific Time on Friday, July 3, 2015, campfires will be prohibited throughout the region to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The campfire prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. The campfire ban is in addition...
