CBT speaks to abattoir petition; community consultation
As many as 465 people have signed a petition asking Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to fund a local abattoir, underlining the need for upcoming community consultations, according to CBT spokesperson Delphi Hoodicoff. The petition, posted by Slocan resident Jim Ross, is entitled ‘We ask the Columbia Basin Trust to fund an abattoir, processing, storage, distribution […]
Nakusp RCMP asks for public assistance in solving crime spree
RCMP is asking for public assistance in solving three thefts in the area in a span of two weeks in the Nakusp area. Cpl. Ryan Feller of the Nakusp/Slocan Lake RCMP said police are continuing to investigate the thefts and are seeking assistance from the public. The thefts began (Monday) November 3 when RCMP received […]
Castlegar's Nichol takes home grand prize at Nelson Open Cashspiel
There were plenty of big names at the 2014 Nelson Open Cashspiel — names like Horning, McHargue, Nerpin and Thomson. But in the end it was Myron Nichol of Castlegar coming away as the big winner at the $10,000 2014 Nelson Open Cashspiel Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Nichol, third Barry Marsh and second […]
It’s official — Nelson Commons development project moving forward
Those rumours circulating through the city that the Nelson Commons project was in serious financial trouble can finally be squashed. Kootenay Co-op President Jon Steinman made the announcement Monday the Nelson Commons development project is moving forward. “Nelson Commons will be the most significant project in the downtown core in the last 20 years,” says […]
Mountain Film Fest in full swing...tonight!
Friday’s Teck Mountain Gala at the Prestige features a silent art auction and 8 films. Proceeds from this year’s art auction will go to the Rossland Skatepark Association. Tickets to the event include a complimentary glass of wine, gourmet appies, and the the musical stylings of Sue and Gabe from the Toques. The Flying...
Famed Artist Santo Mignosa Returns to KSA Roots
Legendary former Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) instructor Santo Mignosa visited Nelson earlier this month to help celebrate the impact Zeljko Kujundzic left on our region’s creative community. In early November, Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History partnered with Selkirk College in a special reception for KSA alumni, current students and faculty that closed the […]
No 'pot queen' here says Nelson's new mayor Deb Kozak
She’s not the queen of pot. Speculations that pro-cannabis Sensible BC delivered the winning votes to Nelson mayor elect Deb Kozak “couldn’t be further from the truth,” she said. “I’m not a pot queen.” But she didn’t discount that Sensible BC had an impact on the final tally in the Nelson municipal election November 15. […]
Rossland Range management plan approved!
FORRThe Province (Recreation Sites and Trails Branch of the Ministry of Forests) has accepted the community’s proposed management plan for the new Rossland Range Recreation Site in the mountains between Red Mountain Resort and the summit of Mt. Crowe. After 12 years of effort by the community through the Friends of the Rossland...
UPDATED: Local child found alive and well
Kael, the 10-year-old missing boy, was found alive and well in Trail, and has been returned to his family, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. Previous story: There is a young boy missing, police want your help. He is about about four feet tall, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a toque and gloves. He’s […]
Mount Sentinel Wildcats enter provincials ranked third overall
The Mount Sentinel Wildcats are seeded third entering the upcoming BC High School A Boy’s Volleyball Championships beginning Thursday at Abbotsford Christian in the Fraser Valley. The Wildcats advanced to the 12-team tournament by posting a straight set victory over Salmo Falcons in the best-of-five West Kootenay Final. “We won their zone convincingly and have […]
