Bring home a treasure from the national Gem and Mineral show next weekend
By Linda Barber, Kokanee Rock Club If you are interested in rocks, gems, fossils, minerals, crystals, jewelery, geology, geodes, prospecting and anything to do with rocks, then this two-day event next weekend is a must see. The Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada is having a show in Castlegar at the Castlegar and District Community Complex, […]
The province's teachers threaten to take strike vote next month
A strike vote is looming for the province’s teachers as contract negotiations between the teachers’ union and the provincial government have hit an impasse. If the collective bargaining impasse between the B.C. Teachers Federation and B.C. Public School Employers Association continues, teachers across B.C. will take a strike vote between June 24 and 28. The […]
Man asks people driving down Baker Street to 'run him over'
A man who requested that people driving down Baker Street run him over as he rode his bike Wednesday evening is now in the hospital. The 33-year-old man was arrested by Nelson Police under the Mental Health Act and was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital where a physician admitted him to a psychiatric facility. Prior […]
Flat Track Roller Derby stops in Nelson Saturday
The West Kootenay Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby League is coming to Nelson. The five-team league makes its inaugural stop in the Heritage City Saturday at the Nelson and District Community Complex Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first game going at 7 p.m. between Nelson’s Lumber Jackets and the high flying Gnarlies […]
Volunteers pledge to re-open Kokanee Park visitor’s centre
A community effort has formed behind the will to re-open one of the region’s favourite haunts. The status of Kokanee Provincial Park’s visitor centre was uncertain after BC Parks requested proposals for an enterprise in the centre in February. West Kootenay EcoSociety volunteers were quick to jump at the opportunity, led by long-time member Suzy […]
Rainfall warning and high stream flow advisory continues for Nelson and West Kootenay
Note: Warning is now over. A rainfall warning has been upgraded and extended for Nelson and the West Kootenay region, prompting the BC River Forecast Centre to usher in a high stream flow advisory for the Kootenay and Kettle regions. Around 35 millimetres of rain is expected by Friday morning in the Nelson region, warned […]
Youth worker says Facebook abuse manual just tip of terrifying Castlegar iceberg
A how-to manual detailing how to abuse young girls that was posted on Facebook by two Castlegar men is but the tip of a terrifying iceberg, according to local youth worker James McFaddin. McFaddin, youth worker and men’s outreach coordinator for Castlegar & District Community Services Society, said the document ‘Deflowered in Seconds’ is the […]
GALLERY: Kootenay Dance Works holds impressive recital
Kootenay Dance Works, held a dazzling recital in the Charles Bailey Theatre on Saturday May 14th. The Rossland studio, under the atistic direction of Renee Salsiccioli teaches young dacers ballet, jazz and modern dance.Photos courtey the Derosa family....
For better or for worst - B.C. drivers lend voice to"worst roads" campaign
Rossland and Kootenay area drivers are no strangers to pot-holes, bumps, fallen rocks, narrow winding roads and all manners of automobile hazards out there. A simple drive down one of the Golden City's aging and cracked up streets can at times induce swearing and mutteing under one's breath while at the same time crossing...
Frame wows the crowd at Kaslo May Days Skateboard event
Trevor Frame of Castlegar entertained the crowd to claim the 15-plus age group at the SK8 event of the 2011 Kootenay Skateboard series this past weekend during May Days celebrations in Kaslo. Frame out-pointed Acquilla Clarke of the Sunflower City during the high-octane event. Raven Truth of Nelson was third. In the 14-year division Levi […]
