RCMP say grandma's grow-op was a righteous raid
Castlegar RCMP are standing by their raid of a marijuana grow-op in Pass Creek last month after the grow’s owner, Velma Mullaney, alleged unfair treatment by police. Mullaney spoke to several local media outlets, claiming she and her partner had permits to grow 49 plants each, and that police refused to either look at her […]
Gnarly new bylaws roll into action: Doggy do-do’s become doggy don’t-don’ts
What does a local puppy have in common with Rossland's ace roller derby team Gnarlie's Angels? Only the fact that both are now part of an innovative approach to bylaw enforcement in the Golden City. Vacant for more than two years, the City of Rossland’s arguably toughest job (that of bylaw officer) has been filled as part of...
Sockeyes first out of gate at Cyclone Taylor Championship
By The Nelson Daily Sports Richmond is the first team out of the gate at the 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup in Fernie. A goal by Rudi Thorsteinson, his second of the game, with 52 seconds remaining in the game sparked the Sockeyes to a thrilling 4-3 victory over KIJHL champion Osoyoos Coyotes Thursday in round […]
Highway Three to be studied. Local Mayors see expansion of highway as key to economic growth.
Highway three. It’s the east-west road in and out of the Kootenays and the southern route from the lower mainland to Alberta. It both brings traffic to our area as well as takes traffic away from our area. As the primary transportation link to the southern portion of the province it is in many ways […]
Getting to know Shannon Lavell: Friend, mother and Liberal party candidate
Bringing more of a female and motherly presence to Parliament Hill and making new friends along the way is the mission new Liberal Candidate Shannon Lavell has set for herself. If all goes according to plan, this determined and passionate individual, mother, aspiring politician and nurse hopes to take her experience caring for others and […]
How it played out: Earth Hour 2011’s numbers locally, provincially, and nationally
According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the organization behind international phenomenon Earth Hour, a billion people on this planet turned out their lights to celebrate the event’s third year and show support for action against global climate change. Locally, the hour in the dark also seems to have been a success, though...
Composting contractors in the blue bin? Council asks for more info on companies seeking Columbia Ave work
Rosslanders will doubtless be happy to know that ISL Engineering staff compost in their Langley office. But despite much such massaging of our sustainability sweet spot in the engineers' appeals, a rather confused council requested a lot more information Monday before proceeding with a contractor choice for the Columbia Avenue...
Storm conditions push backcountry avalanche hazard to considerable
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Although avalanche conditions in the West Kootenay backcountry have been moderate for the last few days they will climb to considerable Wednesday as new snow and wind will set up touchy wind slabs near ridge tops, the Canadian Avalanche Centre reports. James Floyer of the CAC said anticipated snowfall […]
She shoots, she scores — freshman Taylor wins again
By The Nelson Daily Sports Last week Lauren Taylor became the first freshman in Portland State school history to capture a women’s golf tournament. Tuesday, the Nelson native added another first beside her name in the Portland State record book. Taylor shot a final round 75 to claim the top prize at the Big Sky […]
Success by Six: Making life better for local families despite funding crunch
They may not be Whitney Houston, but, yes, they do firmly believe that children are our future and despite a 10% cut to their provincial funding this year, the Success by Six program, now formally in its eight year of operation in BC, continues to do more with less. The news of a funding cut isn’t all bad for the group,...
