FortisBC conducts investigation into fire at Corra Linn Dam Plant
FortisBC has commenced a full-scale investigation into a Saturday morning fire at the Corra Linn Dam generating plant, located on the Kootenay River west of Nelson. The Beasley Fire Department was called out to extinguish the fire, which occurred in Generator #2 at approximately 10:30 a.m. “We experienced a fault in one of our generators […]
Saints add another piece to defending BCIHL Champions
The Selkirk College Saints added some toughness to the blueline following the announcment that David Mead of Conklin, NY has inked a playing commitment to join the defending B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League champions in September. The 20-year old Mead joins the Saints following a long junior hockey career that concluded with the North American Hockey […]
One year later Johnsons Landing residents still under emergency order
One year after a landslide rumbled down Gar Creek Johnsons Landing residents are still trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered community. “This has been a difficult year for those property owners, residents and the families affected by this devastating tragedy and we sympathize with their losses,” Andy Shadrack, Area D Director for […]
Police recover stolen vehicle; Sailing Club assists boater on Kootenay Lake
Nelson Police is requesting public assistance in regards to the recovery of a stolen car Wednesday on Bealby Point Road north of the city limits. NPD dispatchers received the initial report of a stolen vehicle from outside the woman’s residence Wednesday (July 10). The owner had just moved back to Nelson and had parked the […]
Dragon boat team places top five in Lethbridge
The Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat Team recently competed in the recreational women’s division of the Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival. The event was held at Henderson Lake on July 5, 6 and 7. Since launching their dragon boat at the beginning of May, the team, with members from Trail, Rossland, Grand Forks, Christina Lake and Castlegar, has […]
Trail Brewing comes home with opening of Rossland location
A year after they opened up their business in Trail, Trail Brewing has made the move up the hill and has opened their doors in the heart of Rossland. The duo of Petri Raito and Ryan Arnaud have taken their love of brewing, and brought it closer to home. Their new location, at 2123 Columbia Avenue, will continue to provide...
Campaign targeting destructive 'false bamboo' to begin in Nelson
An extremely aggressive invasive plant species that has the ability to damage property, impact biodiversity, and affect water quality, may be growing in your backyard. The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) is focusing efforts this summer on educating residents of Nelson about invasive knotweeds and their impacts. “Invasive knotweeds can grow one meter per […]
RDCK re-opens Glacier Creek Park to public
Eager to go camping in the North Kootenay Lake region? Campers, hikers and recreationists will be happy to know that the Regional District of Central Kootenay has given the “all-clear” sign to re-open Glacier Creek Park Regional Park on Duncan Lake to the public. “The RDCK is pleased to announce that access has been restored […]
Cranbrook Minor Hockey star off to Hockey Hall of Fame
He played minor hockey in Cranbrook, junior hockey in Kamloops and professional hockey in New Jersey and Anaheim. Oh, did we say he also played for his country, winning Olympic gold in Vancouver in 2011 and Salt Lake City in 2002. Now, Scott Niedermayer is going to play hockey in the Hockey Hall of Fame. […]
Following the tragedy in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, is Nelson prepared for an emergency?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily As further news emerges on the tragic aftermath of the derailed train car explosion in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Nelsonites are asking, are we ready for an accident of this magnitude? In Quebec, fifteen are now dead and approximately 50 people are still missing after the July 6 derailment of an […]
