The SROAMazing Race raised big bucks for Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society
The SROAMazing Race organized by the Selkirk College Ski Resort Operations & Management Program proved to be another success after the race raised $1000 to go towards the Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society (AABBS). Teams, dressed in wild costumes, frantically raced through the streets of Nelson Saturday...
Phone scams continue to plague police and residents
Police continue to deal with cases of telephone fraud across the region, the most recent in Trail, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. "On Oct. 21, the Trail & Greater District RCMP responded to a complaint of a fraudulent phone call." Orr said. "A Trail resident had received an early morning phone call from a man claiming...
NPD delivers warning to public of cougar sighting in Fairview
Nelson Police is asking the public to keep on guard after a cougar sighting was reported to the detachment Wednesday afternoon in Fairview. The cougar was seen in the area of the 500 Block of Seventh Street. "Information received was that cougar was sighted in the (500 Block of Seventh Street) area on (Tuesday) October 20, ...
A Letter From Richard Cannings
Dear editor, I would like to thank the voters of South Okanagan-West Kootenay for the trust you have placed in me by electing me as your Member of Parliament. I am humbled by your support and will work hard for all the people of South Okanagan-West Kootenay. My office door will always be open, and I pledge to not only take...
These Bombers take longer road to Field Hockey Provincials
It wasn’t the easiest of roads, but the L.V. Rogers Bombers are heading back to the BC High School Girl’s Field hockey Championships. Hanna Quinn scored on her own rebound to spark the Bombers to a 2-0 victory over J. Lloyd Crowe of Trail in the final of the West Kootenay Girl’s Field hockey League Tuesday at Pass Creek Park...
Valley West Hawks score late to sweep past Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice rebounded from a lackluster performance to come close to knocking off the Valley West Hawks in BC Hockey Major Midget League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The Hawks rallied from a first period deficit to edge the Ice 5-4. The opening game of the two-game series was no contest as Valley West skated to an ...
Election turns Tory tide to true Grit: Liberals sweep nation but spare Kootenay Columbia
Before Kootenay-Columbia voters finished marking the last ‘X’ on their ballots a Liberal Party government was confirmed in the 2015 federal election Monday night. And as polls closed at 8 p.m. Pacific in Nelson, the only questions remaining were how the West Kootenay’s new riding would swing, and would the Liberals form a...
Missing Salmo hunter found near Rosebud Lake
It didn't take long for good news to be released about the missing Salmo hunter. Sgt. Darryl Little of the Kootenay Boundary Regional RCMP said Travis Ranis has been located safe and sound near Rosebud Lake. "Rinas contacted his wife by cell phone a short time ago advising he had a flat tire last night, spent the night in his...
Selkirk College Pride Helps Produce Spirited Effort
The high octane brand of hockey the Selkirk College Saints showcase on the ice is fuelled by what goes on behind the glass. The Selkirk College hockey team will return to the Castlegar & District Community Complex this Saturday night for a tilt against the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The British Columbia...
Liberals from coast to coast watch as Justin Trudeau sweeps into Prime Minister's office
The Liberal red wave started on the East Coast and never let up. Canadians officially, and overwhelmingly, said goodbye to the Harper government and welcomed Justin Trudeau and the Liberals as their new leaders. The Liberals won a majority government with 182 seats, 99 for the Conservatives, 41 for the NDP, 10 for the Bloc ...