Nelson Citizens’ 2011 Tsunami Relief Donations Still in Local Bank Account
The $40,000 in disaster relief funds raised in Nelson to help victims of the tsunami in Japan have remained in a City of Nelson bank account since the spring of 2011. The money will be used in the near future to purchase a 2-ton flatbed truck to help with the reconstruction of the town of […]
ANALYSIS: A review of the contracts for Rossland's senior management
As Rossland transitioned to CAO/CFO Cecile Arnott's new tenure this month, we have fielded several questions about the employment contracts of the city's senior management and how these compare to other managers’ in the province. We do not try to answer subjective questions such as whether or not Rossland is getting good value...
For second straight week Selkirk player earns league recognition
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce that first-year centre Logan Proulx has been named an Honourable Mention for the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Player of the Week award. The 21-year old continued his hot start to the 2012/13 BCIHL regular season on Friday in the Saints’ home opener, scoring […]
Be a scout, guide, a gymnast, a hockey star, a...recycler?
The 2nd Rossland Scouting group is trying to see if there are more youth out there, interested in joining the Scout group. It is open to boys and girls ages 11-14 years of age. Please check out the Scouts Canada website at www.scouts.ca. The organizers are looking for youth interested in learning new skills and having fun...
Speeding nets Calgary man a court date for marijuana trafficking
A routine traffic stop netted a Calgary man more than just a speeding ticket. The Albertan is facing trafficking charges after RCMP found four kilograms of packaged marijuana with an estimated street value of $16,000 during a traffic stop on Highway 3/93 just north of Cranbrook Saturday (October 7). Cranbrook RCMP were conducting speed enforcement […]
RCMP warn public of telephone scam in the name of 'Cops for Kids' charity
Southern Interior RCMP are warning the public of a telephone scam in the name of Cops for Kids that could be circulating throughout the Southeast District and other parts of the province. The RCMP report separate calls are being received of suspicious phone soliciting in addition to aggressive and high pressure type phone soliciting. “In […]
Storm causes power outage in Christina Lake, parts of West Kootenays
UPDATE: Most customers back online after Fortis works to restore power Most of the estimated thousands of FortisBC customers have their electrical services restored after fallen trees downed lines earlier this morning, said Tracy Tang, FortisBC spokesperson. The early morning thunder storm coupled with high winds brought trees...
New heritage signage in town
Two new interpretative spots have recently been created in Rossland to mark sites significant to Rossland’s early years when it was Canada’s largest gold mining center. The first one is located beside the Wagon Road on a viewpoint above the Redstone subdivision. The title of the signage reads, “The Historic Trail Creek ...
Vikings edge Hour Glass, Brewers shock Mates in WKMFFL action
Watch out everyone, the Castlegar Vikings are making their late-season run. Pretty much counted out in most games this season, the one-time heavyweights in the West Kootenay Men’s Flag Football League score a late single-point to edge Nelson’s Hour Glass 22-21 in action Sunday at the Mount Sentinel Field. In other action, the Brewers upset […]
Chiefs bounce Kootenay Ice at B.C. Hockey Major Midget Showcase weekend
The Kootenay Ice lost its sixth straight game Sunday at the B.C. Hockey Major Midget Showcase weekend in Langley. The Vancouver Northeast Chiefs put some serious hurt on the Kootenay boys, pounding the Ice 9-1. The Chiefs scored led 4-1 after two periods before putting the game away by scoring five times in the third. […]
