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 […]
Head of Kootenay Christian Martial Arts School reaches Sixth Dan Black Belt level
Crescent Valley’s Dean Siminoff joined an elite company after the local martial arts expert tested, and passed, his Sixth Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. Siminoff achieved the feat during United States Chung Do Kwan Association (USCDKA) recently in Florida. “Florida was fantastic,” Siminoff said. “I tested alongside three other Masters and even though any testing […]
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 ...
Kootenay Lake School Board rubber stamps school closure with third reading of Facilities Draft Plan
After months of discussion, reports and meetings covering the entire Kootenay Lake School District, the Board conducted third reading of its Facilities Draft Plan on Tuesday night, a meeting that rubber-stamped the closure of several schools. Despite a power outage and several attempted amendments, the Board carried motions...
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 […]
