TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE MOUNTAIN KINGDOM: James Alexander MacDonald
First of all, before we get into this week’s topic, I want to take a moment to thank Ron Shearer, native Rosslander and historian extraordinaire, for taking the time to meet me at a busy White Spot in Surrey to discuss (over burgers) the history of Rossland, his research, and potential future articles I might write about...
Police successfully talk down man sitting on edge of a three-storey building
A man going through some “heavy” life experiences had Nelson Police officers concerned for his safety after he was seen yelling on edge of a three-storey building. The incident happened on Monday (December 3) evening when officers responded to a report of a man sitting high on the ledge of the three-storey building. The complainant […]
BC Transit wants public input into proposed changes to West Kootenay bus structure
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Good news for bus riders. Fares will go down in April if BC Transit’s draft changes shown at public meetings this week are adopted. And it’s good news for people who want to make connections from one city to another. “All the buses meet up,” said the Regional District […]
Norovirus successfully contained at Boundary Hospital, but likely in community
Two confirmed cases of Norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus, were found and quickly contained at the Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks late last week, but residents are warned the virus is still out there. “Once two or three cases were confirmed, staff initiated precautions to prevent the spread,” said Cindy Crane, acute health administrator for the […]
UPDATED: Police release names of armed invasion suspects
Update Dec. 5 at 3:40 p.m.: Police have released the names of two suspects slated to appear in Nelson court Friday in connection with an armed home invasion in Silverton. The two men are Isaiah Graham, 52, and Akeem Charles, 22. Both remain in police custody in anticipation of their court date. Previous story: Police […]
Dance in a warm space
If you’re looking for a fun opportunity to exercise in a warm, dry environment, consider Folk Dancing in the Miners Hall this Thursday, December 6th from 7:00-9:30pm. The group dances English Country dancing and American Contra Dance. Although both styles of dance are done with couples, it’s best for newcomers to dance with...
Grand Forks RCMP seize 8.4 kilograms of marijuana from Nakusp resident
A 60 year-old woman from Nakusp faces charges of possession of an illegal substance for the purpose of trafficking after Grand Forks RCMP seized 8.4 kilograms of marijuana from her vehicle, Wednesday, November 28. A Grand Forks RCMP police officer’s attention was peaked when he saw a vehicle driving slowly down Highway 3 by Nursery […]
Trail's homeless shelter providing longterm solutions to growing problem
It’s been a balmy November in terms of temperature, but relentless rain has underscored the merit of Trail’s only emergency shelter, La Nina. Program coordinator Sheila Adcock said the shelter’s had occupants more than half the nights since it opened for the season on Nov. 12, and the need is growing. “We have a handful […]
Arson fire sends Trail man to hospital
A Trail man is in hospital after attempting to be a Good Samaritan last Friday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. Hawton said police and fire crews attended a house fire at 683 Binns St., where a vacant house was ablaze. “A local man had been walking by when he noticed the flames inside […]
GALLERY: New Rouge show kicks off
he opening of the anticipated Mount Carlyle Art Exhibition took place Friday night at the Rouge Gallery in Rossland. It was the kick off for the Rekindle the Spirit weekend activities. Five Kootenay artists, Louise Drescher, Stephanie Gauvin, Brigitte Desbois Jenny Baillie, and Mirja Vahala, exhibited paintings that they had...
