RCMP responded to a garbage truck fire early Wednesday morning near Summit Lake south of Nakusp Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at approximately 10 a.m. near Summit Lake. Nakusp RCMP received a report of a garbage truck on fire along Highway 6. The driver of the garbage truck advised that he had been conducting garbage […]

I was talking with a friend from out of town the other day, and she was inquiring about ‘smart’ meters.  In her area, smart meters have not been mandatory, but more recently, BC Hydro has produced an ultimatum: either have the smart meter installed, or pay an extra $35 charge each month to keep the analog meter.  This prompted...

On the night of October 14th, there was a massive act of vandalism in and around Rossland.  Parts of both Centennial and Cook fields, as well as the Centre Star Reservoir, were torn up. “We caught a vehicle out doing donuts up there, and we have identified a suspect,” said Sgt. Rob Hawton of the Trail RCMP. However, because...

It’s only October, but Nelsonites should clear (Wednesday) December 11 on the calendar for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. Following stops in Creston during the morning and Castlegar at 3:45 p.m., the Holiday Train makes its way back to the Heritage City for a 6:45 p.m. stop at Lakeside Park. The 2013 CP Holiday Train […]

Nelson RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance regarding ongoing mischief to private property in the Krestova area. RCMP Cpl. M.T. (Michael)  Stefani, Cpl. of the Central Kootenay Detachment said in a release the mischief has been happening throughout the past summer. “This is an ongoing issue over the past summer and a witness believes […]

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A room with a view from the top of the White Building may be tempting, but the RDCK is going nowhere until it figures out how much space it needs to adapt to a paperless, modernized workspace. The city of Nelson made a pitch to regional district board members […]

As the leaves fall and temperatures dip, you might find yourself wanting to turn on the heat to take the bite out of that chilly Fall morning. But did you know that space heating accounts for about 49 per cent or your home’s total energy use?  This winter you can minimize heat loss and save on your energy bills by following...

Friday is a Pro D Day for the Schools and the Rossland Arena is holding a Pro D Day Public Skate for the community’s kids from 5:15-6:30pm on Friday.  Grab your skates and head up to the Arena for some exercise and fun on the ice!  For more information about admission rates, skate rentals, skate sharpening and more, log onto...

The 14th Annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival is fast approaching! This year’s event includes five days of exciting programming, including the Teck Mountain Gala and Silent Art Auction on Friday, November 15 at the Prestige Mountain Resort. Past events have raised thousands for local charities such as the BC SPCA and...

It has been an exciting autumn for Red Mountain Racers – all over the world! Sammy Gaul has just returned from spending her summer, wintering in Australia.  She continued her ski training, racing in the Australian winter at Mt Buller.  After a very successful campaign, Sammy succeeded in securing a spot at Whistler Cup 2014...