Saints look to post back-to-back wins as UVIC Vikes come to Castlegar
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will look to record back-to-back victories on home ice to open the 2013/14 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League regular season this Friday when the University of Victoria visits for a 7:30 p.m. faceoff at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. The Saints are coming off a 7-2 victory over Eastern Washington in […]
Fear your feast...some good advice from Health Canada
Cooked turkey is often served at holiday celebrations in Canada — especially Thanksgiving. Health Canada would like to remind all Canadians of some steps they can take to help ensure their turkey feast is a safe one. What you should do Clean, separate, cook and chill! Follow these four food safety steps when preparing your ...
Calling all Nordic volunteers and unemployed aerobics instructors!
Blackjack is gearing up for another great winter and there’s lots of exciting events coming up! The Community Coaching (ICC) workshop will be held on October 25 and 26 and the Official’s Level 1 Course will be held October 26 at the Blackjack Ski Club in Rossland. Program registration and membership will take place at their...
Public Open House Invites Comments for Rossland Museum’s New Plans: Renowned Museum Consultant Sees Exciting Possibilities
What will Rossland’s Museum look like in the next few years? How can the Museum and its historic site be refreshed and revitalized? What displays, stories and themes will attract an expanded clientele? What will its role be in the community? Between 4 pm and 7 pm on Tuesday, October 15th the public is invited to the Museum ...
Duhamel Creek residents propose negotiations with Kalesnikoff over logging plan
The Duhamel Watershed Alliance (DWA) has taken another step in their efforts to protect their watershed against potential impacts from logging in the area with a plan to bring in private experts and a call for open negotiations with the logging company. A group representing many concerned residents in the Duhamel Creek area at Six […]
DWA calls for negotiations for longterm logging plan
Editor, The Nelson Daily Logging activities concern all who live in the Six Mile North Shore area for potentially many years to come. Ministry of Forests has given Kalesnikoff Lumber permission to log extensively in the Duhamel Creek Watershed and Six Mile area, and the Licensee states they are about to apply for another logging […]
UPDATE: BC Coroner called in after body found near Nakusp
BC Coroners Office has been called in after the body of a male was found near Nakusp Sunday. The body is believed to be a missing man from Burnaby reported missing (Thursday) September 19 while picking mushrooms in the Fostal area, approximately 25 kilometers south of Nakusp after crossing the Arrow Park Ferry. However, no […]
BC Nurses Union urges IH to look at alternative solutions to Kaslo Hospital
Editor, The Nelson Daily The Interior Health Authority’s decision to reduce Emergency services to Kalso will only result in hardship to the members of that community, and those members who live in outlying communities which are serviced by Kaslo. Contrary to The Ministry of Health’s strategic goal #3 which speaks to accessibility of timely, safe, […]
Selkirk music faculty ready to pump up the volume
It’s an all-star musical line-up brought together in a special venue for a very special person. On October 18, Selkirk College’s Music and Technology program instructors will bring together an eclectic night of entertainment at a special Faculty Concert. It will be the first time the multi-talented instructors play together at the Shambhala Music and […]
UPDATED: IBEW Local 213 soundly rejects recommendations from mediator Vince Ready; FortisBC surprised by vote
It appears the sides in the FortisBC lockout of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 are getting farther apart instead of closer together. In a media release, IBEW Local 213 Bargaining agent Rod Russell said recommendations from mediator Vince Ready have been soundly rejected by the union membership. “The...