Alarming stats in 2015 says West Kootenay Traffic Services
John Ferguson of the West Kootenay Traffic Services said police is concerned heading into the New Year after RCMP saw an increase in impaired driving charges in 2015. "Our impaired driving charges increased by 35 percent and our 1, 3 and 7 day alcohol suspensions increased by 100 per cent," Ferguson said in a year-end media...
Nelson's Julien Locke captures bronze medal at US Cross Country Championships
Julien Locke of Nelson finished in the medals Monday at the 2016 U.S. Cross Country Championships at Michigan Tech University in Houghton Michigan. Locke, who competes for the Black Jack Ski Team in Rossland, finished the 1.5 kilometer Sprint Distance in third place in a time of three minutes, 18.38 seconds. Reese Hanneman of the […]
Kootenay property values increase
In the next few days, owners of more than 142,000 properties throughout the Kootenay Columbia region can expect to receive their 2016 assessment notices which reflect market value as of July 1, 2015. “The majority of residential home owners within the region can expect an increase, compared to last year’s assessments,” says...
Visitors Please Note: About Search and Rescue Services in BC
On January 2, a group of well-equipped skiers enjoyed the fine conditions in the 5-Mile Bowl area behind Whitewater ski area. Unfortunately, one suffered a knee injury and required rescue. Other members of the group were taking measures to evacuate their wounded friend because they feared that help from Seach and Rescue would be expensive, […]
Nelson SAR assists in rescue of backcountry skier from Five-Mile Basin
Nelson Search and Rescue was called out Saturday (January 2) to assist in the evacuation of injured backcountry skier. Chris Armstrong of Nelson SAR said in a media release the call came in during the early afternoon for a medical evacuation from Five-Mile basin located behind Whitewater Ski Resort. “A well-equipped ski group...
Selkirk Saints, Castlegar Gentleman big winners as Team Price claims Christmas Classic
The Fifth Annual Christmas Classic was another “Classic” as Team Price took on Team Heaven in an overtime thriller at the Castlegar Complex However, the big winner was the Selkirk Saints and Castlegar Gentleman’s Hockey League as more than $1500 was raised for both organizations. The Saints were the big benefactors, as the team received […]
Nelson Fire Rescue responds to gas leak on Perrier Road — elderly occupant removed from residence
No one was hurt as Nelson Fire Rescue responded to what could have been a very serious incident New Year's Day on Perrier Road in the southern region of the Heritage City. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Daloise said in a media release the Nelson Fire Rescue Services received a call at 8:41 p.m. of a report that vehicle struck...
No major injuries following two vehicle accident Wednesday in Uphill
Two drivers walked away from a two-vehicle fender bender shortly before lunch Wednesday in the Uphill district of Nelson. Nelson Police and Nelson Fire Rescue responded to the two-vehicle accident at approximately 11:30 a.m. on the corner of Carbonate and Josephine Streets. It appears a west bound white SUV entered the intersection, striking a brown […]
Nelson SAR responds to pair of holiday calls for assistance in the backcountry
Nelson Search and Rescue members were busy responding to a pair of calls during the Christmas holiday break. The first call came Saturday (December 26) that two overdue skiers in the humming Bird Pass area again. "Subjects were reported overdue after he failed to a meet partner for dinner. Upon some investigating the subject...
There can only be one: RDCK moves towards one recreation pass that fits all for its facilities
One recreation pass in the Regional District of Central Kootenay will now give the holder access to all the recreation facilities in the district, for one price. Earlier this month the RDCK board passed a motion to pave the way for the first region-wide wellness pass, giving the holder access to all four facilities in […]
