The City of Trail is one step closer to extending its boundaries into Columbia Gardens (Electoral Area A). As of Wednesday, July 2, the city has officially received support from the property owners in the proposed extended region.  As directed by the province, a letter was sent to all residents who would be impacted by the ...

To the editor: I arrived home from work this evening to find a tiny sparrow sitting in my driveway...he fell out of his nest (which we couldn't find). We quickly picked him up and called "BEAKS" (Carol Pettigrew) in Blueberry, who agreed to care for the tiny bird. When we arrived at Carol's, we were shocked to see how many ...

Calling all shutterbugs! The BC SPCA’s sixth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries. Whether you’re enjoying a staycation in your own backyard or planning outdoor adventures in B.C.’s vast wilderness, bring your camera and show off your best wildlife photos. All amateur photographers are invited...

Effective at noon PDT on July 2, 2014, open fires will be prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities include: • the burning of any...

From the grand opening of a SPIN farm to a day of touring farms by bike, Young Agrarians is collaborating with farmers across the East, West, and Central Kootenays to host seven on-farm events this summer.   Who?  All young-ish farmers, food producers, homesteaders, and farm-curious folks from the East, West, and Central...

Dear parents and guardians: Unfortunately we have reached the end of the 2013/2014 school year and the full scale withdrawal of teaching services by members of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) continues.  I am writing you to give you an update regarding year-end report cards.  For K-7 students (K-9 at Rossland...

The future of Selkirk College’s renowned Aviation Program is precarious as best, but rumours it was closed altogether at a recent college board meeting are inaccurate, according to Selkirk president Angus Graeme. “I know the rumours swirl, and we’ve had to have some very difficult conversations with our faculty around the...

Dad was found dead with a fish in his talons. The mystery of what happened to the male osprey so many have come to know from the Nelson Hydro/Columbia Wireless nest webcam west of Nelson was solved Wednesday when the body of the bird was found in a deep ravine. “Yes, we’re relieved,” said Nelson Hydro line manager Doug Pickard....

The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the man found dead in Cottonwood Creek Thursday morning at Lance Garry Sparks. The 52-year-old Sparks, most recently of Nelson, was found by visitors to Cottonwood Park submerged near the waterfall of Cottonwood Creek. The next of kin has been notified. The BC Coroners Services...

The government of B.C. will be testing new high-tech wildlife detection systems on Highway 3 between Fort Steele and the Alberta border to better warn motorists about the potential for wildlife collisions. On this section of Highway 3, large wildlife represents a significant hazard to drivers. Many workers commute on Highway 3 between the communities […]