It wasn’t supposed to be so tough, but playoff hockey is prone to unpredictable outcomes. But when push came to shove, the defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League fought of a pesky University of Victoria Vikes to capture the best-of-three series Sunday night in Castlegar with a 3-1 victory. “He [Vikes goaltender Scott Legault] had […]

While mild temperatures and steady rain have some locals concerned about the rapidly warming globe, weather experts assure The Nelson Daily that the warm and wet weather this winter in the West Kootenay region is par for the course. While global warming is certainly a legitimate concern, and the Nelson area has felt unseasonably...

Sometimes you have to fight to change the world. Sometimes you have to talk to make a difference. And sometimes you can change it—just a little—by having fun. The students of the Selkirk College Classroom and Community Support Worker Program (CCSW) will be doing just that on Monday, March 21, with the 11th annual Celebration...

Police are warning people in Warfield to be careful and keep their pets inside, since a cougar has been seen in the area, according to Cpl. Darryl Orr. "The Trail and Greater District RCMP are advising the public that a cougar has been observed roaming on Montcalm Road in Warfield on two occasions," Orr said, adding cougars...

RCMP report that three people have been arrested in connection with a (Friday) February 26 robbery of a store in Salmo. Cpl Riordan Bellman said in media release the arrests happened (Friday) March 4. "On March 4, 2016 two youth and one adult have been arrested in connection with the Feb 26, 2016 robbery at Pipers Store in ...

One additional officer should be hired for Nelson Police Department said  Director of Police Services, Clayton Pecknold in his report to City Council and Nelson Police Board. The report, which includes Pecknold recommending the addition of an administrative position, was announced in a media release by the City of Nelson...

Selkirk College is joining institutions across Canada in celebrating Co-operative Education Week March 14 to 18, marking a tradition more than two decades old at the local post-secondary school. “The Co-op Education Program at Selkirk College is over 25 years of age,” says Brenda Smith, Manager of Co-op Education and Employment...

The Clothesline Event is once again coming to Trail, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the Trail & Greater District RCMP will be attending the Clothesline Event being held outside of Ferrarro Foods in Trail,” Orr said. “The goal of the event is to bring awareness to the ...

Second-year Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are ready to cue the lights on their annual showcase concerts featuring emerging talent from budding musicians. “It’s the highlight of their two years at Selkirk College,” says Selkirk College Keyboard/Arranging Instructor Gilles Parenteau. “Our...

The duelling airport issue between Castlegar and Trail continues, as each community jockeys to position its own airport as the legitimate regional amenity. The continued contention was once again brought to the public eye by a press release issued by the City of Trail yesterday, claiming the landing rates at the Trail Regional...