Pilot who crashed plane at Cold Lake Airshow was a frequent flyer at Nelson Flightfest
Members of the Nelson Pilots Association are mourning the loss of a pilot who crashed Sunday afternoon at the Cold Lake Air Show in Alberta. Bruce Evans, a Calgary-based pilot was flying his T-28 Trojan aircraft when he crashed around 2 p.m. MT. “(Bruce) was a very professional airman . . . flew by the book,” said Case Grypma...
UPDATE: The RCMP found a missing local man, who is now home
Thanks to local police, who just dropped off at his home the man who was missing, according to his son-in-law. Our warmest congratulations to both his family and our local RCMP. Previous coverage: This is from Cpl. Devon Reid, of the Trail RCMP, and picture is, as yet not available: On 2016-July-15, a 67-year-old male from ...
Nelson Hydro urging public to stay safe around dams and reservoirs this summer
With summer now in full swing, Nelson Hydro would like to provide a friendly reminder to stay safe when taking part in recreational activities on the Kootenay River by being aware of potential hazards around dams and reservoirs. As a member of the FortisBC initiated Safety Partners Program, Nelson Hydro shares a commitment to public […]
Fatal vehicle crash in Fruitvale; Coroner to investigate
Police are providing little information about a fatal accident in Fruitvale Thursday, as the Coroner and police investigate the causes of the crash. The police release in its entirety is as follows: "On 2016-07-14, at approximately (2 p.m.) a serious motor vehicle crash between a pickup truck and commercial tractor/trailer ...
June overdose death numbers show increase
Updated statistics from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths among B.C. residents has increased. The total number of overdose deaths for June 2016 was 56, an increase from 43 in May 2016. A total of 371 overdose deaths have been reported from January to June 2016. The most recent fentanyl-related...
Fallen tree sparks house fire in Blewett; approximately 30 firefighters respond
No one was injured after a residence in the 4000 Block of Blewett Road, about 12 kilometers west of Nelson, was gutted by fire late Tuesday night. Blewett Volunteer Fire Department initially responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 9 p.m. that a tree had fallen onto the house, causing a small fire at the hydro stack of a ...
Nelson SAR use helicopter to rescue injured mountain biker from Shannon Pass
An injured mountain biker competing in the 6 Day Trans BC Enduro race was successfully airlifted to safety by Nelson Search and Rescue volunteers Saturday afternoon. Chris Armstrong of Nelson SAR said in a media release the call came in Saturday that a member of the media team fell and fractured his lower leg in the Shannon...
British Columbia Float Plane Association back Nelson for 2016 AGM
It’s been said that Nelson is a place that grows on people. Which has to be the reason why the British Columbia Float Plane Association (BCFA) is coming back to the Heritage City for the 2016 Annual General Meeting a Fly-in at the Nelson Airport. Planes will begin to arrive Friday for the three-day event […]
Tractor-trailer accident near Paulson Bridge shuts down Highway 3
The Paulson Bridge is becoming a very dangerous stretch of highway for semi trailer drivers. For the second time in less than two months there has been an accident involving a semi tractor & trailer near the Paulson Bridge, which, according to Drive BC, has closed Highway 3 in both directions. "I was just in Christina...
Crawford Bay Community Park receive $20,000 surprise from BCAA
It’s never great to finish in third place. However, organizers of Crawford Bay Community Park are ecstatic after receiving $20,000 in the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) Play Here Contest. The prize was a complete surprise for Crawford Bay organizers after Lillooet REC Centre and Torquay Elementary playground in Victoria were awarded the grand prizes […]
