Cole Buckley’s stay with the Grand Forks Border Bruins lasted whopping seven games after the Murdoch Division cellar dwellers traded the Penticton native to the Osoyoos Coyotes earlier this week in a futures deal. Buckley, 19, was dealt to the defending Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champs Monday in a deal that sees Grand Forks […]

A new facebook page, a blog, and a fresh website:  Red Mountain Racers continue to improve the way they communicate with the community in anticipation of a great ski season!  These are just a few highlights of the Red Mountain Racers AGM that was held Sunday at the Conference Centre at Red Mountain Resort.  While the racers...

It is a radioactive gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless and it might be hiding in your basement. Radon is formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock and groundwater especially in the Castlegar and Nelson areas. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, […]

For the second tournament in a week the Kaslo/Nelson Midget Reps settled for second place. South Okanagan scored in each period en route to a 3-1 victory over Kaslo/Nelson in the final of the Kelowna Minor Hockey Midget Rep Tournament Sunday in the Central Okanagan City. Kaslo/Nelson lost to Tri-Cities in the final of the […]

Penalties in the final minutes of the game allowed Fraser Valley Bruins to score twice on the power play and pull out a 6-6 tie against Kootenay Ice in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League play Sunday at the Castlegar and District Community Complex. Kootenay looked to be in control leading 6-4 with two minutes remaining […]

Have you ever wondered about Chinese Martial Arts and the various forms and techniques?  Instructor Wayne Cheung is offering a 3 hour workshop that will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the discipline. Students can expect to learn the basics and foundations of all Chinese martial arts, including: the use of stance...

We often hear stories in the press about mercenary armies in which soldiers-for-hire do the dirty work of various governments around the world. One such group is Xe Services,which was originally foundedby former US Special Forces SEAL Erik Prince, under the name of Blackwater. This private mercenary company was first contracted by the American government in […]

Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is warning residents that passport requirements for children are changing – and they’re changing soon. “As of Dec. 1, Passport Canada will be requiring that applications for children under 16 years of age be accompanied by further proof of parentage documentation,” said  Atamanenko.   “I want to remind constituents of […]

The waiting is over–events for the Rossland Mountain Film Festival presented by the members of the Nelson & District Credit Union begin on Tuesday, Nov. 22.  Visit our website for the full program at www.rosslandfilmfest.com.  A few of our feature films and some film overview highlights to look forward to:  The Art of Flight – […]

As part of the Rossland Energy Diet, FortisBC is helping to brighten the holidays and save residents electricity by providing CFL bulbs and strings of LED holiday lights. “FortisBC is welcoming winter with a light bulb and holiday light exchange for all Rossland residents and a contractor meet ‘n greet for Rossland Energy Diet participants,” […]