No news is good news as CUPE, Government talk over weekend
Nelson CUPE Local 748 president Michelle Bennett is playing the waiting game as provincial-level bargaining for CUPE education members continued during the weekend in Vancouver. “I haven’t heard anything yet but we’re ready to go if we have to go,” Bennett said Sunday evening. “We’re hoping for the best, but planning for the worst,” Bennett […]
RDCK issues advisory to Slocan residents after slides cause turbidity in water system
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an advisory for Slocan City residents to conserve water after slides on Gwillim Creek caused turbidity inthe water system. “We had a slide of sand and mud into Gwillim Creek, where Slocan gets its water from, and Mulvy Creek, that flows into Gwillim,” said Brian Carruthers
Chief Administrative […]
Counterfeit U.S. bills turning up in Nelson
Nelson Police is sending out an urgent message for local merchants to be vigilant when accepting American currency after several reports of counterfeit bills turning up in the Heritage City. Acting Sergeant David Laing of the Nelson Police said in a statement the department has received numerous reports of counterfeit U.S bills in the past […]
COMMENT: The changing face of education
With summer holidays over, and the return to school for many children, memories of our own educational experiences may come to mind. However, there is a large disconnect between our experiences and memories of what school was like, and the reality of what education in today’s society is all about. Even at the post-secondary...
Duhamel Creek residents take action over Kalesnikoff logging
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Members of the Duhamel Watershed Alliance are learning how to take non-violent action this Saturday, as a means of halting Kalesnikoff Lumber’s logging plans in their watershed. And they are inviting the community at large to attend the all day workshop Saturday (September 7) at the North Shore Hall. […]
This winter’s forecast calls for ‘grey’ skies
With the kids going back to school and summer coming to an end, one can’t help but look ahead to upcoming winter ski season. The hills around Rossland have been alive with activity this summer as crews at Red Mountain Resort have been working feverishly to get the new Grey Mountain chairlift installed on schedule. So far so...
Hard working and passionate volunteerism pays off as Thin Air disc golf course gets grant from RDKB
The Thin Air disc golf course, located at the Black Jack cross country ski area, has just been given a serious upgrade thanks to a $20 000 grant from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Included in the upgrades are the replacement of all 18 dirt tee pads with concrete pads, increased brushing and clearing, the creation...
Nelson RCMP request public assistance in finding suspect in assault
Nelson RCMP is requesting the public assistance in an attempt to identify the person or persons responsible for an assault that occurred on the evening of (Thursday) August 22 at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Highway 3A near 6-mile (North Shore). The victim was hitchhiking when an unidentified vehicle stopped. It appears a suspect or suspects […]
Raise the Woof event comes to Castlegar!
Whether you’re looking to support a good cause, or just for a fun evening out filled with belly laughs and camaraderie, the Raise the Woof comedy tour is just what you need! Coming to Castlegar to help support our own Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP), Raise the Woof is actually a comedy tour whose entire […]
Checking the new routine for the fall
September and October is usually a time when everyone gets back into their routines, whether work, school or home. This is a great time to see if you have established a good foundation for the winter months ahead. Let’s start at the base of health- sleep. It’s extremely important that everyone has at least 7-8 hours per ...
