Open fires to be permitted in parts of southeast B.C.
Effective at 12 p.m. on Sept. 20, Category 2 open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfire in the region. At the same time, Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted in the Columbia Fire Zone. However, Category 3 open fires will remain prohibited in...
Costs to live in Nelson far exceed means of an average family of four: report
The city has become too expensive for a low-income family of four to live in, according to a new study conducted by the Nelson at its Best steering committee. In drafting the city’s first poverty reduction strategy, the committee found it cost an average family of four a total of over $5,400 per month to live in the city — ...
First Annual Doxie Fun Fest raises money for SPCA
The 1st Annual Doxie Fun Fest was a rainy one, but that didn’t stop the hounds from gathering and having fun Saturday, Sept 17 at Gyro Park in Trail. There was a total of 25 Doxie’s with their proud owners join together for Wiener racing and contests. This event was a great success in raising donations for the SPCA. Doxie ...
Kudos to Castlegar cops during crisis
An immediate response by the Castlegar RCMP may have contributed to a man surviving a dire medical situation this past Saturday in Castlegar. On Sept. 17, at 9 a.m., officers with the Castlegar RCMP were approached in the detachment parking lot by individuals looking for assistance with a male who had collapsed while preparing...
NDP leader John Horgan — Government that puts people first
There's going to be a provincial election next year in BC. So is shouldn't surprise anyone to see the leaders of the provincial parties starting to rustle the bushes looking for votes. First out of the starting gate in Nelson/Creston was John Horgan, leader of the provincial NDP who was at the Hume Hotel Friday night to meet...
Armed robbery in Fruitvale prompts arrest of three locals
Three local people are in police custody after an armed robbery of the BC Liquor Store in Fruitvale this morning. “A male entered the store at around 9 a.m., brandishing a handgun, and confronted the employee, making off with a great deal of cash,” said Trail top cop Sgt. Darren Oelke. Later the same morning, police arrested...
Castlegar mayor seeks regional support for airport study
The mayor of Castlegar came cap-in-hand to the board meeting of the Regional District of the Central Kootenay Thursday, looking for support for a technical study to improve the community’s airport. Lawrence Chernoff, who’s also the vice-chair of the RDCK Board, told district representatives that his city council was trying ...
Female firefighters steal the show in Firefighter Games, Kootenay teams take all three top spots
Area firefighters did the West Kootenay proud at the Third Annual International Firefighter Games in Pass Creek Sept. 3 and 4, with the Nelson team taking first place, Blewett taking second and Castlegar owning third, despite competing against 23 teams from as far away as Sechelt and Half Moon Bay. Perhaps one of the most...
Japanese visitors honour Doukhobor community for past kindness
Pastor Dr George Takashima from Lethbridge, Alberta, has been bringing tour groups to Castlegar to take in the history of the Doukhobors at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre for a number of years now. This year he came with a request to make a presentation to the Doukhobor people so a somewhat impromptu event was pulled together....
Sustainable Salmo film draws substantial crowd
Council chambers was filled to the brim last night as community members came to view the premiere of a three-minute film commissioned by the Village of Salmo titled Where all Roads Lead. The film was produced as part of the public consultation and asset mapping process planned for the development of a new official community...
