Four cougars killed by Conservation Officers — family living between Grohman Narrows and Four Mile
A family of four troublesome cougars was killed by conservation officers after reports that the cougars were hanging round too close to homes and killing pets in the Four Mile area on the North Shore of Nelson. “They are amazing animals, and it’s unfortunate, but public safety was an issue,” said Jason Hawkes, conservation officer […]
Columbia Power recognized as one of BC’s best
Columbia Power Corporation is pleased to announce it has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2015. This is the second consecutive year Columbia Power has been honoured with this prestigious award that identifies the company as one of the province’s best places to work. BC's Top Employers is an annual competition...
Apply Now -- Environmental Education Leadership Clinic
2015 Environmental Education Leadership Clinic Applications now being received February 1, 2015 The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2015 Environmental Education Leadership Clinic are now being received. From April 25 – 28, eight lucky teams...
TRY SOMETHING NEW with Rossland Rec
The Week in REC! Public Skating for the week of February 2-8 , 2015 All the Public Skating information, including admission prices, skate rentals and more can be viewed on the front page of the Winter Brochure and also on the City’s website, at www.rossland.ca, Arena. Wednesday, February 4, 6:30-7:45pm Sunday, February 8, […]
HEAR Naomi Klein on Climate Change and Capitalism
Naomi Klein on Climate Change and Capitalism: At the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar Award winning Canadian author and social activist Naomi Klein is coming to the West Kootenay in April to speak about her new book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate, a powerful analysis of the casual relationship...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: Cop-bashing an abuse of free speech
Ninety-nine per cent of the time, I’m incredibly proud of the Source, including our interactions on social media. We’ve used Facebook and Twitter to disseminate important public information, to reunite lost pets with their people, even to help find a missing child. Sadly, though, right now, I’m both embarrassed and ashamed by what is happening […]
Interior Health understands frustration of NPD Chief, but believes their program is working
Interior Health understands the frustration of local city police but the health authority believes its current program is working to deal with the emotional disturbed part of the population in Nelson Manager of Mental Health and Substance Use service Chris Huston told The Nelson Daily from his office in Cranbrook. Huston was...
No one hurt in early morning fire in Riondel
Volunteer Fire Chief Corey Medhurst said no one was hurt during an early morning house fire Sunday in Riondel. Medhurst said crews were called at approximately 9:30 a.m. MST to an abandoned house on Hurst Avenue in Riondel. The fire is believed to have started in the basement. No one was hurt in the blaze […]
Council Wants Your Views: Letter from the Mayor
Hello Rosslanders! Council invites you to share your thoughts on the City of Rossland’s spending for 2015. We have a challenge and we want your help. Council is working with Thoughtexchange as an innovative way to get public engagement. Follow this link to share your thoughts about our financial plan:...
Out with the old: Nelson Commons begins
It won’t take long to bring down the old building. But it will take longer to put up a new one. And Nelson residents Lena and Marty Horswill can hardly wait. The retired couple bought a two bedroom condo in the Nelson Commons, a 54 unit retail/residential complex that came one step closer to reality this week, when the first...
