INTERVIEW: Katrine Conroy on her recent appointment to Seniors critic and the ongoing leadership race
When the BC legislature sits again on February 14th to kick off what is expected to be a very short session, Kootenay Boundary MLA Katrine Conroy will be sitting with the familiar title of Seniors’ and Long Term Care critic in the NDP’s shadow cabinet. Conroy, who was one of thirteen party dissidents this past […]
SD20 brings public into the budgeting process
The public got to hear about the potential projects School District 20 has received submissions for funding for next year’s budget this past Monday night at J.L. Crowe. Those that attended will now have the opportunity to be players in the overall task the School Board has of developing the 2011-2012 school year budget. The...
It starts today: distracted drivers targeted by RCMP
Traffic services units throughout the West Kootenay will join other traffic units across the province as they focus on distracted drivers throughout the month of February. Despite the new legislation banning the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices while driving, police have noticed more drivers taking chances, talking and texting while driving. […]
Piece of valuable history lands in RDCK's lap
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily A very popular and historical North Shore recreation spot will wind up in the hands of the regional district and preserved from private developers. Regional District of Central Kootenay Area F director Ron Mickel confirmed that Mcdonald’s Landing will be transferred at no cost from the Department of Fisheries […]
Refs change colours to help fight cancer
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Hoop fans taking in the Bomber tournament this weekend at the Hangar may be a little confused at the colour of the whistles used by the game officials. Please do not adjust your bifocals. The pink whistle is part of the Blow The Whistle on Cancer campaign supported by […]
Rockets blast past Kootenay Wildcats
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports The Kootenay Wildcats proved they can play at the same level as the elite teams in the B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League. The Wildcats just can’t beat those elite teams. Thompson/Okanagan Rockets reeled off a pair of Female Midget AAA League wins during the weekend in Nelson, edging […]
Bantam Reps sweep rivals from Sunflower City
By The Nelson Daily Sports Second period goals by Sawyer Hunt, Nolan Percival and Brandon Sookro sparked the Nelson Bantams Reps to a 6-3 victory over rival Castlegar Rebels in West Kootenay Minor Hockey League action Friday at the NDCC Arena. Sunday, Sam Woodward potted the winner with six minutes remaining in the game to […]
City of Rossland: Debunking the Myth: Columbia Avenue and Washington Street Project
Ed. note. The following is a press release printed as received from the City of Rossland. The photo was added by the Telegraph. It is well known that the Ministry Of Transportation has been planning to pave Columbia Avenue. In cooperation with MOT and in order to take advantage of the opportunity to have the paving paid for...
Housing still the greatest need for former Kerr residents
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Long-term housing continues to be the greatest need for those displaced by the Kerr Apartment Building fire last month, according to the Unmet Needs Committee. The chair of the committee, Allison Alder of Selkirk College, said the primary goal of the committee is getting people back on their feet, […]
Are 'cheap' vitamins actually more expensive?
I’d like to share some information with you to make it easier to decide which supplements to buy when you are faced with so many choices! It also explains why certain supplements are more expensive than others. Many people go into a store to buy vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements and are confused about which to buy. ...
