Ceiling damage closes Aquatic Centre for extensive period of time
Regional District of Central Kootenay staff has confirmed the Nelson and District Community Complex pool will be closed for an extensive period of time after a portion of the ceiling fell into the pool area during an aqua fit class Monday. Regional District staff made the announcement at a media conference Wednesday afternoon. “Our initial […]
Two killed in Slocan car crash
Two people have died after a car accident north of Slocan City last night, according to West Kootenay Traffic Services Cpl. John Ferguson. “At approximately 7:30 p.m., the Slocan Lake RCMP Detachment and West Kootenay Traffic Services attended a single car fatality on Highway 6, north of Slocan City in the bluff area,” he said. “A […]
Coun. Jody Blomme disputes "the timeline" of who knew what and when about the arena scandal
"I'd like to start with a timeline of the way I see things," Coun. Jody Blomme said on Monday during the debate on whether council should request a performance audit by BC’s new Auditor General of Local Government.We have previously reported a detailed timeline of the arena scandal events. "How I found out about this whole ...
City of Rossland asks BC Auditor General for Local Government to investigate governance issues in the arena scandal
The crowd spilled into City Hall’s hallways as 11 Rossland residents addressed council’s public input period on Monday to support Coun. Kathy Moore’s motion to request that BC’s new Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) investigate the big picture of policy, procedure, and governance in Rossland that may have contributed to the Jason Ward arena […]
A timely idea for Rossland?
Ryan McGill presented council with a vision he struck upon last summer and has since discussed with the principals of Rossland's three schools, Jackie Drysdale of the Heritage Commission, and Katie Albright of the public library: to bury a community time capsule, perhaps in the library lawn during Golden City Days this year,...
Local activists voice displeasure over Enbridge to National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Quoting UBC Kermode bear expert Kermitt Ritland, bear biologist Wayne McCrory said: “One thing is for sure, black oil will not look good on a white coat.” “What are we going to tell our children when we knew what was inevitable and approved it anyway?” McCrory was presenting a […]
West Kootenay Basketball refs BLOW the WHISTLE on CANCER
Cancer can be beaten. And West Kootenay Basketball Officials are doing their part to help fight the deadly disease by participating in the fourth annual BLOW the WHISTLE on CANCER — Pink Whistle campaign. The provincial campaign, which has the support of most hoop referees in the B.C. Basketball Officials Association, runs through the month […]
Local ship builder promises to rebuild 'Pirate Ship'
A local shipbuilder is determined to refloat the vessel that was seen starting to sink Sunday into Kootenay Lake near the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson. Nelson resident Gary Ramsbottom built the “Pirate Ship” virtually from scratch when he saw an old and weathered wooden hull by the side of the road. He purchased the […]
BC residents get say in selecting provinces top athlete
The BC Sport Sector is encouraging all British Columbians to have their say in who should be named BC’s top athlete in 2012 by casting an online vote at SportBC.com. Of six exceptional finalists, the athlete who receives the highest number of votes will be honoured with the “Best of BC” award for his or […]
Bruins skipper looking like a genius after roster deadline fire sale
When Grand Forks head coach and GM Nick Deschenes dealt most of the team assets to contenders prior to the B.C. Hockey roster deadline in mid-January critics pounced on the Bruins skipper like vultures on road kill. The vultures were even more critical of Deschenes after the Bruins were first pounded 11-0 by Murdoch Division […]
