Anyone with bats urged to report to Kootenay Community Bat Project
The successful Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is gearing up for another year of identifying local bat species, providing educational programs and workshops, and assisting landowners with bat issues. Of the 16 species of bats in B.C., half of them are considered vulnerable or threatened and an additional species, the little brown myotis, has recently […]
POLICE: Bush party goes bad
A Grand Forks man has been charged after a bush party took an ugly turn Sunday night. Timothy LaFreniere was charged with aggrevated assault and is scheduled to appear in court today. At about 3:00 a.m. on May 13 the Grand Forks RCMP were called out to the local party spot known as moto after […]
The Rossland Pool needs certified lifeguards and instructors...and you need to get out and do some of this stuff
The Rossland Pool is actively looking for qualified Guards and Instructors for this summer! We are short several qualified Staff and as a result may have to restructure the times and days that the Pool is open. If you know of anyone who is currently certified to Guard or Instruct, please encourage them to contact the...
Symphony of the Kootenays in Jeopardy
The non-profit organization that runs the Symphony of the Kootenays has decided to dissolve itself unless four new people come forward to sit on its dwindling board of directors of at a special meeting coming up on May 16 in Cranbrook. But Hans Dekkers, the president of the society, says that even if four people […]
Fire guts North Shore house Monday
The news just got a lot more interesting for a North Shore couple. While watching the 5 o’clock segment the couple noticed smoke and fire coming from the house at 2184 Highway 3A at approximately 5:20 p.m. Monday. “All I noticed was the . . . news was on when we saw the fire start and called it in,” […]
Fullerton birdies 18 to capture first Zone One West Kootenay Junior tour title Sunday in Nakusp
Ryan Fullerton took advantage of a small field to capture his first ever Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf tour title Sunday at the Nakusp course. “Ryan played solid golf all day and sealed the victory sticking his approach on 18 to five feet and then making the birdie putt,” said zone coordinator Rob McKay. […]
Mallard's Source for Sports, NHLPA join forces to fulfill hockey dreams for children
The NHLPA and Mallard’s Source for Sports is pleased to announce that Source For Sports will be serving as the “Official Equipment Supplier” of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Goals & Dreams Game Changer Award program. The NHLPA Goals & Dreams Game-Changer Award assists individual families who find themselves in unique financial […]
More than $3 million to be spent for Highway 3 improvements
The province is investing more than $13 million in Highway 3 improvements, with more than $3 million to be spent in the West Kootenay region. Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and […]
A few tips on preventing bike theft
Do you like your bike? Then with the warmer weather finally arriving, it’s time for cyclists to protect their ride as the increase in bike riders comes and increase of bike thefts. While a theft of your investment can take just moments, the inconvenience and financial loss will last much longer. Here are a few […]
North Shore, Balfour Departments respond to Nine Mile house fire
Quick reponse by a thoughtful neighbour may have saved a North Shore family from possibly life-threatening injury following a roof fire Thursday (May 10) at 4230 Highway 3A nine miles north of Nelson. At approximately 4:50 p.m., North Shore Fire Department received a call of a fire on Crescent Bay Road after a neighbour noticed […]