River Talk — Columbia River Treaty exhibit coming to Touchstones
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has been researching and writing about the history and politics of water in the upper Columbia Basin since 2005. Her book on the Columbia River Treaty, A River Captured, is forthcoming in 2016. Recently, her travelling exhibit on the Columbia River Treaty, curated for Touchstones Nelson, won a national award from the […]
Thunder comes down hard on Nelson Leafs; Nitehawks return to winning ways
The Nelson Leafs concluded a five-game road trip on a downer Friday night in Creston as the Thunder Cats scored three times in the opening period to dump the Heritage City club 5-1 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action. Jayden Smith, former Nelson Leaf Alec Wilkinson and Carson Cartwright in the final minute of […]
Provincial government kicks in $18.9 million investment into new training facilities at Selkirk College
The machine shop at Selkirk’s Silver King campus was packed today as the board announced an $18.9 million investment into new training facilities. Selkirk College president Angus Graeme was grinning ear to ear as he took to the podium and addressed the buzzing crowd of students, teachers and board members. “We don’t normally...
Penticton to host 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced that the Penticton Vees have been selected to host the 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Western Canada Cup (WCC) will feature the Vees along with the champions of the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan...
When is City property a "Private" Driveway? And: Rossland Skatepark -- The Art of the Possible
Regular Rossland City Council Meeting, November 10, 2015; 6:00 pm Council Members: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors John Greene, Andrew Zwicker, Andy Morel, Aaron Cosbey, and Lloyd McLellan. (Absent: Marten Kruysse) Staff: Manager of Public Works Darrin Albo, City Planner Stacey Lightbourne. CAO/CFO Cecile Arnott...
No-Pills Solutions for Pain
Chronic pain is a common problem that can certainly affect quality of life. Over the counter pain medications are not only among the most commonly sold drugs, but also the most common to give side effects. How can we minimize them? We can start preventatively by establishing a steady routine to maintain a strong AND flexible...
UPDATED: Environment Canada continues Special Weather Statement; up to 30 cm expected on Kootenay Pass
While Environment Canada continues its Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior, Marc Dale Operations Manager for the Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Southeast Kootenay Division said drivers of the Kootenay Pass should brace for 20-30 cm of heavy wet snow above 800 meters and snow levels rising overnight to 1500...
Ruminations on Remembrance Day
A piper piped the parade from the Rossland Legion to the cenotaph and the moving ceremonies there, and crowds of solemn Rosslanders attended, each of us honouring those from our land who have given their lives in wars and those in other lands who have suffered from having wars overwhelm and destroy their homes and lives; ...
New Study: Copper Kills Virulent Viruses
A recent study at the University of Southampton, reported in "Science Daily," has found that a virus very closely related to those that cause Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) does not survive long when exposed to copper. However it can remain infectious for several...
West Kootenay EcoSociety loses bid to overturn Jumbo City
Fake town, with no residents . . . no problem BC Supreme Court judge Madam Justice Choi ruled Tuesday in Nelson. "It is obvious that the fake town is terrible and while we understand the judge's ruling, we disagree with it," said David Reid, Executive Director of West Kootenay EcoSociety. Reid said the West Kootenay EcoSociety...
