Repairs to NDCC Aquatic Centre could reach $600,000
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is continuing with repairs to the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre after a section of ceiling tiles fell into the pool in late January. General Manager of Community Services Joe Chirico said crews have erected scaffolding in the pool area and are now setting up a containment area in […]
Two charged in Castlegar arsons
Two people have been charged with arson in relation to two fires that destroyed a van and a church in Castlegar last week, according to RCMP Inspector Nick Romanchuk. “18-year-old Lee Wilding of Castlegar and a 16-year-old Castlegar female have been charged,” he said, adding he can’t name the female because of her age. “She […]
BC Utilities Commission Hearings: Smart Meters, Safe or Harmful?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The world’s leading health officials do not agree on whether Smart Meters are good or bad for your health. That was a dominant theme among interveners at a two week BC Utilities Commission hearing March 4-15 into Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters in their coverage area. […]
BC Government starts process to modernize wills and estates
New probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) are providing greater certainty for individuals who put their last wishes into writing and simplifying the process for those in charge of distributing an estate. WESA will come into force officially on March 31, 2014, modernizing B.C.’s current laws — which have provisions dating […]
Police issue press release re: fire #3
On March 28 at 10:08 a.m., Castlegar fire department received a call reporting a garage fire in the 300 Block of 7 Avenue in Castlegar. Castlegar Fire Department and Police responded to the scene. A detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The owner was located and did not receive any injuries. No one was […]
Southeast Fire Centre urges caution with outdoor burning
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring. As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer is uncovered and that material can be highly flammable. Almost all wildfires at this time of the year are caused by people and are therefore preventable. Homeowners and […]
UPDATE: Nothing new in suspicious death of man found in Cottonwood Creek
It’s been almost a week and still police have nothing new to report after a man’s body was found near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek in Nelson. The man’s body was found lying supine in the shallow waters of Cottonwood Creek Saturday (March 23) in the morning by a passing worker. Nelson Police immediately cordoned […]
UPDATED: Police confirm arson in church fire
New press release from police: Investigators looking into the 2 suspicious fires have now confirmed that the Church and Vehicle fires were deliberately set. This act is a serious occurrence at anytime of the year but especially disturbing with the Easter Season soon to be upon us. The Castlegar RCMP along with resources from […]
Castlegar RCMP begin investigation into two suspicious fires
Castlegar RCMP and Fire Dept have commenced investigation into two suspicious fires which occurred Monday night in the Sunflower City. The fires were called in at 2230 and 2255 hours to Castlegar RCMP and Castlegar Fire Dept. The first fire reported involved a parked vehicle found engulfed in flames in the parking lot of the […]
Better LED lighting expected to turn into savings for RDCK
The financial picture will so be a little brighter for the Regional District of Central Kootenay after the conversion of 104 sodium and mercury vapour-street lights to LED bulbs, a move that will reduce energy consumption and save money. “The RDCK has finally seen the light — the LED light,” beamed Area G Director Hans […]
