LETTER: Public urged to attend IHA public health forum March 16
To the Editor: Since the successful public rallies last fall to retain Castlegar’s Ultrasound service and staffing, the Citizens for Better Access to Health Care have continued to work diligently to influence IHA to have open communication with communities in our region regarding health issues. This has included staffing issues for ultrasound machines in both Nelson […]
Rossland Lions Club once again supports local groups in their fundraising efforts
This week, Bruce Aldorfer presented a cheque for $250 to Camille Craig for the RSS Drama Club on behalf of the Rossland Lions Club. The students head to London England during spring break for a trip of a life time.While in London, the students will be taking in theater workshops, Les Miserables, museums, Camden Market and...
Saints finish season in thrilling fashion, earning three of four points from TWU
Riding a season high two game win streak, the Saints had no reason to hold back as they welcomed Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans to Nelson for their final two games of the season. Knowing that at least one win would give the Selkirk men’s hockey team the highest point total in their BCIHL history, […]
Rebels dominate Hawks to grab 6-3 road victory, take series lead
By The Nelson Daily Sports The Castlegar Rebels rallied from a two-goal deficit to score five consecutive times in a 6-3 victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff action Monday night in Fruitvale. The win gives the Rebels a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven Murdoch Division Final series. Game […]
New wind, snow ramps up avalanche danger in West Kootenay
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily The danger of an avalanche in the West Kootenay backcountry has crept back up to considerable Tuesday — after remaining at moderate for nearly one week — with the risk edging up to high on Wednesday, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Due to rapid loading from heavy amounts […]
Happy ending to search for overdue Quebec snowshoers
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Two Quebec snowshoers have been found after spending a cold night lost in the backcountry above Whitewater Ski Hill Sunday. The two people — a male and a female approximately 25 years old — were located safe and sound by Nelson Search and Rescue Monday afternoon, said Cpl. Dan […]
Armed robbery at Castlegar gas station
Sunday night saw an armed robbery at the Mowhawk gas station on Columbia Avenue. Police were called at around 9:20 p.m. “A lone male suspect entered the gas station wearing a scarf covering his face,” said Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “The employee asked the male to remove the face covering, but instead, the suspect […]
Fake fire at RSS
When you hang around the school after the actual school day is done, you're bound to witness something happen! But it's usually not as... full of excitement as today. I was staying after school with some other students and Mr Vanness working on a new art project; as we were leaving the room, we saw students from the drama ...
Urgent Message: Saints move weekend series to NDCC Arena
The second game of the KIJHL Murdoch Division playoff series between Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Castlegar Rebels has forced the Selkirk Saints to re-schedule their weekend set with the Trinity Western Spartans in B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League action. The two games are now set for the NDCC Arena Complex. The teams kick off the two-game […]
Canadian charged with smuggling cocaine
A 39-year-old Canadian appeared in Spokane court last Thursday after being arrested near the Laurier / Cascade border crossing with 71 pounds of cocaine. Jonathan Darren Smith was charged after United States Customs and Border Patrol agents saw him frantically climbing a snow embankment at the edge of Highway 395. The agents had been alerted […]
