NEW Environmental Society in Rossland
Do you want to help support environmental projects in the Rossland area? New board members are being sought for Rossland’s newest environmental society with a mandate to provide administrative and advisory support for environmental initiatives that foster healthy communities within Rossland and the surrounding area. The...
Jazz at the Griff this week...
Trail and District Arts Council invites Nelson based singer Laura Landsberg to the “Jazz at the Griff” series Thursday October 16. Prepare yourselves for an evening of Standards from her debut recording “Naturally” and songs from her latest release “A Simple Twist”. Joining Laura for this special evening will be Tony Ferraro...
Lack of scoring proves costly for Kootenay against Northeast Chiefs
Following three straight weekends on the road, the Kootenay Ice is coming home to play a game. The Ice meet Valley West Hawks in a two-game BC Hockey Major Midget League tilt beginning Saturday at the NDCC Arena. “We’re so excited to play at home finally,” said Ice assistant coach Brian Jones. “We’re feeling nicely […]
Coroner confirms DeGroot was shot; launches investigation
The BC Coroners Service is confirming it is running a parallel investigating into the death of Slocan resident Peter DeGroot, 45, following a police shooting in the Slocan area on Oct. 13. “DeGroot was shot following an encounter with two RCMP Emergency Response Team members which occurred about 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 13, at a […]
This 'wonderful facility for our needs' says Kaslo Fire Chief
Residents in and around Kaslo can sleep a little easier following the grand opening Saturday of the new emergency services building. The facility, located next to the arena on the south side of the village, is home to the fire department, search and rescue and emergency social services. “This is a great day. I’ve been […]
RCMP confirm Peter DeGroot killed in police interaction at cabin near Slocan
Southeast District Commander Chief Superintendent Frank Smart confirmed in a news conference Monday evening in Kelowna that 45-year-old Peter DeGroot of Slocan was killed in a police interaction in a cabin west of the village of Slocan. Smart told media in a press conference at the Southeast District Headquarters in the Central...
Deadline passes for local election candidates: plot thickens as trio run for Nelson Mayor's chair
Maybe it’s the new four-year term, or just a sudden interest in municipal politics. Whatever the reason the 2014 municipal elections promise to be very interesting as a host of candidates filed nomination papers by Friday’s closing period. In Nelson, the mayor’s race will be a battle as two challengers — current councilor Deb Kozak, […]
Rebels ride Zubick to 3-1 victory over Leafs
It’s an Achilles Heel that keeps on haunting the Nelson Leafs — goal scoring. For the second straight game all the Green and White could manage was a single goal en route to dropping a 3-1 decision to the Castlegar Rebels Friday night in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action at the NDCC Arena. The […]
Concrete makes Jumbo Resort a reality, but opponents plan to keep up the fight
Despite the best efforts of those opposed, cement has been poured for the day lodge of the Jumbo Glacier Resort project – making a concrete reality out of a long-fought project both by those who loathe it and those who want to see it happen. Opponents to the Jumbo project held a rally on the […]
UPDATED: School closed and Slocan City locked down as hunt for gunman continues
The search for a potentially unstable gunman in Slocan City has one school evacuated and residents asked to remain indoors, possibly well into tomorrow. RCMP Const. Kris Clark said these measures will both remain in effect until such time as the suspect is in custody. “On Oct. 9, at 12:21 pm, the Slocan/New Denver RCMP […]
