$300,000 Grant for Miners Hall Restoration
Miners Hall Renovation granted $300,000 by Columbia Basin Trust With the announcement of a $300,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Trust, the renovation and restoration of the Rossland Miners Union Hall is one step closer to reality. “We are very grateful for this show of support from Columbia Basin Trust,” said Renate...
Pondering Gods, Giants, Trees, Wars ...
I used to walk like a giant on the land.Now I feel like a leaf floating in a stream. -- Neil Young Generals gathered in their masses, just like witches at black masses… In the fields the bodies burning, as the war machine keeps turning. ...
Early spring-like weather leads to early tick season
Despite Mother Nature's last gasp at winter Sunday, it's evident spring weather is here already. And with the early arrival comes more time outside enjoying the wonderful outdoor weather and activities. Howver, the change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes...
Mother Nature gives region one last taste of winter
Technically, there are another few days of winter 2015 according to the calendar. And Mother Nature won’t let us forget it despite the spring-like past four weeks. Marc Dale at YRB is advising the travelling public to take extra caution when driving thanks to a late winter storm heading through the West Kootenay. “We have...
Nelson's Amran Bhabra grows/cuts hair for cancer wigs
The Canadian Cancer Society website says it takes eight to 15 ponytails to create one real-hair wig. Nelson’s Amran Bhabra did his part for Cancer by donating two lengths of hair to the next wig during a haircut Saturday at the Root 99 Hair Design Salon on Baker Street. “I first started to grow my hair out for hockey because...
Library Renewal Project Gets Grant
Columbia Basin Trust Commits $75,000 to the Library Renewal Project CBT's Kelvin Saldern brought good news to the Rossland Public Library's board meeting on March 10 -- news of a big boost toward their Renewal Project with a $75,000 grant from CBT. The project will revitalize the library interior using modern design and...
Bylaw investigation leads to arrest of man on outstanding warrants
A routine investigation by a Nelson Bylaw Officer led to the arrest of a man on several outstanding warrants Wednesday in Nelson. Nelson Sergeant Corey Hoy said the incident started when the man fled on foot from officers called to help with a bylaw investigation. However, the man was quickly located by police in a […]
Zipline enthusiasts get ready for the next attraction coming to the North Shore
If you like hurtling through the air at 100 mph down a mountain valley attached to cable, this is for you. A proposal to build a recreational zipline adjacent to Kokanee Creek Park has received a licence of occupation to build a zipline park on 44 hectares of land above Kokanee Creek. Brothers Todd and […]
Dam City Rollers gearing up for new season
Castlegar’s fun, feisty, and fearless women of the flat track are back on their skates and ready for the 2015 roller derby season! The Dam City Rollers had a stellar 2014 season; the team went undefeated and brought home the “golden boot” as the West Kootenay Roller Derby regional champions. The team is looking to […]
Student Acts to Encourage Voting
Selkirk College Nursing Student Probes Youth Political Engagement CASTLEGAR – Selkirk College Nursing Program student Suzanne Larocque’s frustration with Canadian politics has led her to take action through an awareness campaign. Starting Friday, Larocque will be setting up a voter registration booth on the Castlegar Campus...
