Mushroom enthusiast grows business
The shiitake mushrooms taste earthy. The lion’s mane mushrooms grow long, white, dripping spines. The chestnut mushrooms boast golden caps and slender stems. These are just a few of the mushroom varieties grown by Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms in Kaslo. It’s very hands-on work—during a short growing season—to harvest these delicacies so that people in the […]
Kootenay Zone athletes claim medals at BC Winter Games
Organizers at the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games were in scramble mode leading up to last week’s event as a lack of snow forced cancellation of some of the events and moving the Cross Country Skiing races to Bakerville, approximately one hour driving time east of the Central Interior City. However, the move shift […]
JA Company Program Spring Break Camp 2024, hosted by KAST
KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and JA British Columbia are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Spring Break Start-Up Camp. This free event is set to take place from March 18-22, offering an immersive experience designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to create their own start-up ventures and […]
Columbia Basin Trust adds trio to Board of Directors
Three new members are joining the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps ensure that the organization continues to support the efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin. The new members are Angus Graeme from Nelson, Karen Hamling from Nakusp and Christine Hoechsmann from Cranbrook. Departing […]
Winter Storm warning issued for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass
For the second time in a few days Environment Canada is issuing a Winter Storm warning for higher elevation highways in the Southern Interior, including Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass beginning Tuesday night. Environment Canada said a strong pacific frontal system will begin to push into the BC interior Tuesday evening. “Snowfall […]
One of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, Julie Kim, brings her comedy to Trail
Trail & District Arts Council presents the hilarious comedian and writer Julie Kim, with opening act comedian Kate Belton, on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. Getting an early jump on Women’s Day, Julie Kim performs her topical and very women centred comedy in a show that’s not for the faint […]
KAAP's Adorable Adoptables of the Week - Special H Kitties
Applications are required prior to meeting cats in foster because they are in our private homes in Nelson. Forms are found under “adopt” at kaap.ca . We may consider a reduced adoption fee for those who can be adopted together. **These cats need to be kept indoors either permanently, or for at least probably a […]
Interior Health CEO mourns loss of Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane
In a statement Tuesday, president and CEO Susan Brown said Interior Health is mourning the loss of Interior Health Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane. Brown said as Chair of Interior Health Board of Directors, Dr. Cochrane demonstrated a deep commitment to continuous improvement of patient care, quality and safety knowing it would lead to improved […]
Solutions for Village of Silverton challenges making progress: Mayor
Progress is being made on a series of challenges that plague one of the smallest municipalities in Canada. The Village of Silverton, the second smallest municipality in Canada, had employed the services of a provincial government municipal advisor — for 12 weeks — in order to address several issues during a “difficult time” it had […]
Low snowpack expected to further impact water sources as drought conditions continue
The West Kootenay’s snowpack is falling below record-low levels as the warm, dry winter weather continues, prompting a call for a watershed management system. According to the B.C. River Forecast Centre’s snow survey (Feb. 1), the West Kootenay snowpack remains very low — averaging 33 per cent below normal throughout the region — but the […]
