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Cranbrook constable charged with theft

by Nelson Daily staff on 01 Feb 2012
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Cranbrook constable charged with theft

A RCMP constable in Cranbrook has been charged with theft while on duty Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela announced Tuesday.

Const. Bryden Hennessey, who resigned in December, was charged by Regional Crown Council in Cranbrook with one count of Theft Under $5000.

Hennessey will appear before the courts Monday, Feb. 6.

The charge resulted from an Internal Code of Conduct investigation in October of 2011 that was initiated against a Const. Hennessey regarding his handling of property seized while he was on duty.

Kootenay sniper Shea Weighill earns provincial accolades

by Nelson Daily Sports on 01 Feb 2012
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Shea Weighill . . . player of the month

Shea Weighill continues to be one of the bright lights on the Kootenay Wildcats Female Hockey team.

Earlier this week the Nakusp star was recognized by B.C. Hockey as the Female Midget AAA League’s player of the month for December.

Weighill, 17, has been a big part of the Cats success this season scoring three times during the recent month to pace the Kootenay offence.

Weighill was also the winner of the shoot-out competition during this season’s All Star game at the Langley Events Centre.

Rosslanders ‘Flood’ the podium as locals excel at Whitewater Free Ski Open

by Adrian Barnes on 01 Feb 2012
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Rosslanders ‘Flood’ the podium as locals excel at Whitewater Free Ski Open

The first-ever Whitewater Junior Free Ski Open was held last weekend and showcased some strong Rossland talent. Rosslanders did well over all but of particular note were a brother and sister who took to the podium in their respective categories. Erin Flood came in first in the 8-11 year old girl category while her brother Jacob took Second in the 12-15 year old boy category.

Snowboarders flock to Tribute Boardshop for chance to meet Rice & Company

by Nelson Daily Sports on 02 Feb 2012
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Travis Rice scratches down a few signatures during Wednesday's autograph session at the Tribute Boardshop. — The Nelson Daily photos

To a snowboarder meeting Travis Rice is like having Sidney Crosby come to a hockey player's house.

Which is why boarders young and old flocked to the Tribute Boardshop for an autograph session Wednesday evening.

Rice and Lucas Debari were joined by a few special guests during autograph signing session that attracted a crowd of fans that filled the Baker Street location and the street outside the Tribute Boardshop.

The snowboarding royalty are in Nelson as part of the Red Bull Supernatural competition at Baldface.

Weather experts in Canada — Wiarton Willie — and USA — Punxsutawney Phil — send mixed message about an early spring

by Nelson Daily staff on 02 Feb 2012
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For one day people toss out the Environment Canada charts and look to a groundhog to predict the weather.

It’s been said there are many differences between Canadians and Americans.

Groundhogs can now be added into the mix.

In Ontario, Canada’s weather expert Wiarton Willie failed to see his shadow this morning, which bodes well for Canadians as according to tradition, an early spring is on its way.

Ditto for Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam.

However, south of the border, the news is less pleasant as the USA’s best weatherman Punxsutawney Phil, did see his shadow in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement: Looking ahead to five more years

by Erin Perkins on 05 Feb 2012
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Story pole raising at Grand Forks Secondary School in May 2011 was part of the aboriginal education program supported by the aboriginal enhancement agreement in SD51. Photo by Mona Mattei.

Aboriginal education has never looked better in Boundary School District 51 (SD51).

With aboriginal student graduation rates at an all time high, a diverse selection of aboriginal education programs in place and more to come, SD51 and the Boundary Aboriginal Education Council is looking ahead to signing a new agreement this coming June.

First responders learn about Castlegar emergency ward closure on Facebook

by Kyra Hoggan on 06 Feb 2012
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Photo by Mike O'Connor

Tonight’s city council meeting will almost certainly see disgruntled residents and representatives, after Castlegar’s emergency ward was closed without notice Saturday.

People - even first responders - seeking medical care were met, at the hospital doors, with a sign that read, “Emerg dept closed for today (Sat Feb 4) Please head to Trail or Nelson Emerg Dept” (sic).

Castlegar fire chief Gerry Rempel, whose firefighters serve also as medical first responders in the community, said he was not notified of the closure.

"I found out about it on Facebook," he said.

Hawks clinch Murdoch, now enter post season as early divisional favourite to capture playoff title

by Nelson Daily Sports on 06 Feb 2012
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Hawks clinch Murdoch, now enter post season as early divisional favourite to capture playoff title

By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily

The first round of the Murdoch playoffs have been set.

And now Terry Jones and the Hawk players can sit back and watch the Nelson Leafs and Castlegar Rebels pound the daylights out of each other during the first round of the playoffs while Beaver Valley toys with the Spokane Braves.

While nothing is set in stone come playoff time, during the past handful of seasons the team surviving the regular season test in the Murdoch Division usually wins the playoff title.

The Breakmen bring rock & roll banjo to the Miners’ Hall

by Contributor on 07 Feb 2012
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The Breakmen bring rock & roll banjo to the Miners’ Hall

One of Vancouver’s best loved bands “The Breakmen” will rock the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Friday, February 17 with their unique blend of banjo, folk and multi-instrumental talents.

The Breamken swap between handmade tele-caster guitars, Hammond organs, mandolins, harmonicas; all backed by some of the best drummers and studio musicians in the country to create their own brand of Canadiana music.

IHA offers Castlegarians an apology

by Contributor on 07 Feb 2012
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IHA offers Castlegarians an apology

An open letter to the community of Castlegar;

Interior Health would like to apologize to the residents of Castlegar and area for not properly informing you of the temporary closure of the emergency department last Saturday.

Interior Health has contingency plans in place when facing a service interruption like this, which includes notifying community officials, the public, and the media as soon as possible. Normally, a public service announcement is issued, advising the community of the temporary closure with clear alternatives for people who require care. This did not happen in this case, and for that Interior Health sincerely apologizes.