Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, remember to fall back
It’s that time of the year when the clocks in houses of The Nelson Daily readers must be turned back an our to mark the end of Canada Daylight Saving Time. Sunday, at 2 a.m., is the official return to standard time in most places, except for Fort St. John, Charlie Lake, Taylor and Dawson […]
No joy at Whitewater as Revelstoke nips West Kootenay favourite in Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown contest
There will be no repeat for Whitewater in the Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown popularity contest. The Nelson-based resort was eliminated in the second round of the contest by Revelstoke by the narrowest of margins — 1527 to 1507. Throughout the day the ski hills traded leads, with Whitewater holding a slim four vote...
Illegal designer drugs on rise in Heritage City say Nelson City Police
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A one week drug sting instigated by Nelson City Police ended with some concerning results. “We were surprised,” said Nelson City Police Chief Wayne Holland. “I can’t say that we expected the variety and the amount of drugs we found. “We were not aware of products such as ketamine […]
LCCDT’s new website promotes work and lifestyle choices in the region
A new website showcasing the region’s lifestyle and work opportunities has been ‘softly’ launched by the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society (LCCDTS). Though still in the final stages of completion, the site is up and running and can be viewed here. The goal of the site is to be a consolidated resource for...
‘Bear Aware’ changes name and mandate, continues to provide results
The Bear Aware program, which has been active in Rossland for over 10 years, has been expanded to include all species of urban wildlife. A presentation to Council by Sharon Wieder, Community Coordinator for the program now called WildSafeBC, discussed the strengths and the changes to the program, as well as the need for...
Former MacLean Elementary to be sold to French School District for $1 million
The way has been paved for the purchase of the former MacLean Elementary School by the French School District. A bylaw concerning the purchase was given first and second reading by School District 20’s board on October 21. The purchase will satisfy both parties, as School District 20 needed to replenish some their funds...
Strumbellas set to rattle Rafters' rafters
The Strumbellas have polished their boot buckles, dusted off their belts and ironed their finest shirts for the release of their sophomore album, We Still Move On Dance Floors. The band is bright and shiny like a freshly pressed penny (remember those?) with a new video, new website and their new album. The continuous one shot...
Rossland Trail Roller Girls Hold a 'Fresh Meat and Greet', Seek New Players
Fresh meat is hardly the correct term to use for the new players that hit the oval track last season with Greater Trail’s finest women on skates. And now as off-season training rolls into gear so does recruitment for the Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG), who can only hope to attract another killer batch of new players. Women...
Leafs offensive leader Jamie Vlanich joins BCHL's Langley Rivermen
The Nelson Leafs were dealt a major blow to its Kootenay International Junior Hockey League title chances when the team’s best player, Jamie Vlanich, agreed to join the Langley Rivermen Junior “A” hockey club this week. The 20-year old sniper has been burning up the KIJHL offensively this season, totaling 12 goals and 25 assists […]
Former Nelson Minor Hockey star Adam Plant to play in World Junior A Challenge
Former Nelson Minor Hockey star Adam Plant has been selected to the Team Canada West roster for this year’s World Junior A Challenge, set for November 4-10 in Yarmouth, NS. Plant, a defensive shutdown specialist for West Kelowna Warriors of the BC Hockey League, was one of 66 players invited to the elite camp at […]
