Dear Editor, Ken Holmes’ recent critique of the new Kootenay Energy Diet initiative was puzzling to me, not so much the pedantic detail offered to support his criticism, but rather the difficulty I have in understanding the ultimate purpose of his missive.  The ultimate purpose of the Energy Diet is clear enough: to conserve energy.  […]

It's time for another derby double header on June 22 at the Nelson Civic Centre. First up, at 5 p.m., is Killjoys vs Babes of Brutality: If you were able to catch the last match up between the Babes and The Killjoys, you would know that it was an all-out grudge match. The score flipped and flopped back and forth faster than...

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“There is necessity and order, immune to my idea of what should be – or what ought to be if only humans were better.”  – Charles Jeanes, in my last column. I fully intend to quit my negative habits of criticizing and judging. This column may start in the old vein, but trust me, by […]

Kimberley RCMP said that two males (18 and 21) who were reported missing early Sunday morning (June 9) have not been located as of Monday. Police were called around 2:30 am after two males — Stephen Thomson from Canal Flats and Nicholas Hoefnagels from Carstairs Alberta — who had been camping at Whitetail Lake had […]

I’ve had Doukhoborism on my mind lately. A number of months ago I was asked if I would put some thoughts together about the modern day relevance of St. Peter’s Day (or Petrov Dien) for inclusion in the Canadian Doukhobor Society newsletter. I was happy to say yes as over the past few years I’ve been thinking more and more...

A 33-year-old Trail man is facing a laundry list of charges after an altercation yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. "On June 3, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a complaint of a male attempting to pull a female from a vehicle during an argument, which occurred on Bay Avenue in Trail," Hawton said....

  “Dear optimist, pessimist and realist – while you argued, I drank the water.” —- signed, the Opportunist I have quoted a fine example of Nelson wisdom here in past columns. “You create your own reality.” Other gems of the Nelson mindscape: “Everything happens for a reason.” “It must be meant to be.” “It seems […]

The enormously successful Rossland Energy Diet pilot project has spawned the Kootenay Energy Diet as Fortis BC now pounds regional pavement to drum up municipal support and homeowner interest in a slough of rebates and other incentives to improve the energy efficiency of residential and business buildings. Patricia Dehnel, ...

The shooting of three cougars in Robson yesterday afternoon was not just the necessary way to protect public safety, it was also the only humane option for the animals as well, according to Conservation Officer Ben Beetlestone. He also debunked rumours of a fourth cougar sighted in the area. Beetlestone said his partner took...