Defending champ Jim Cotter rolls into A semi final at Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championships
It took defending BC Champion Jim Cotter a few ends to become familiar with the surroundings of the Nelson Curling Club. However, after a couple of ends it was full steam ahead for the Vernon foursome during Day One of the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championships. Cotter, third Ryan Kuhn, second Tyrel...
Rinks eager to begin play at Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship
The team that will represent British Columbia at the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier has started their journey – but first they will have to knock out the competition at the provincial championship. Sixteen teams are looking to lock up the B.C. title at the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship, which gets...
KIJHL gets it right after Leafs appeal suspensions
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has never been big on promoting itself. However, league governors should be pleased to give themselves a pat on the back after correcting original suspensions following a January 29th game at the NDCC Arena between Nelson and Castlegar. Following the penalty-filled contest, as many as three Leafs had suspensions […]
Greening Up — Disrupting the Narrative
“It is impossible to argue with a story that simply reflects the experience of the storyteller.” – Mary Pipher Climate change has aroused the concern of the human family for decades through scientific analysis, media attention, and letters to the editor. Yet because a reported three percent sliver of scientists do not believe...
Salmo RCMP investigate credit card fraud
Salmo RCMP is advising the public to contact the detachment if anyone has credit cards problems after a report was recently received said Cpl Riordan Bellman in a media release. "Salmo RCMP is currently investigating fraudulently compromised credit cards from area financial institutions," Bellman said. "If you have had your...
UPDATED: Missing man found, safe and sound
BC RCMP are reporting that a missing Trail man has been found, safe and sound. "Thank you to the media and the public for their assistance," said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. Previous story: The Trail RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating missing person Michael George Neville, 33, according to Trail top cop Darren Oelke....
Council turns green as it considers business bylaw changes to deal with medical marijuana dispensaries
The growing proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries in Nelson not only prompted city council to roll up a change to its business licence bylaw, but it piped up two resolutions directed at upper levels of government to help deal with it. Over the past year, several storefronts — at least five — selling medical marijuana...
Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert series presents The Clinton Swanson Quartet
For its third concert of the season, the Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series is proud to present the Clinton Swanson Quartet. “Nelson’s hardest working musician” teams up with some of the region’s finest to present an evening of intricately arranged chamber jazz. Inspired by ensembles like the Modern Jazz Quartet, the group will present original music […]
Queen's Bay earns National FireSmart recognition
Representatives from FireSmart Canada will be in Queen's Bay next week to present the community with national recognition for its 2015 efforts to be FireSmart the Regional District of Central Kootenay said in a media release Wednesday. “This honour speaks to the incredible commitment and hard work of Queen’s Bay residents to...
Nelson's Dryden Hunt earns WHL Player-of-the-month honours
During the summer, Nelson's Dryden Hunt wasn't really sure where he'd be playing hockey this season. In September, the Moose Jaw Warriors decided to take a chance on the Nelson Minor Hockey grad. The deal, Hunt to Moose Jaw in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 2016 and a 3rd round pick in 2018 back to Medicine Hat Tigers, has...