The scope narrows on Grohman Narrows project in wake of open house
The flood gates were opened for public comment on the proposed Grohman Narrows dredging project as Nelsonites received an inside look at the multi-million dollar project on Oct. 29. Nearly 150 people attended the open house on the findings from a study phase of the project, and the majority of those people were spoken to […]
Selkirk Saints break out brooms to sweep pair of home games from UVIC Vikes
After a pair of weekend victories against the University of Victoria Vikes, the Selkirk College Saints are riding a four-game winning streak and sitting right where they hoped to be in the early stages of the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season. The three-time defending league champions trounced the...
First Report from our new Member of Parliament
From the Hill: My first week in Ottawa was unseasonably warm; we could walk in light sweaters along the Rideau Canal, the last autumn leaves drifting down to the path. It was humbling to walk the halls of the parliament buildings, knowing this was to be my work place for the next four years. It was largely an orientation ...
Columbia Valley economy takes big hit with closing of Canfor mill at Canal Flats
The Canfor Mill as Canal Flats officially closes its doors Monday said the United Steelworkers Local 1-405 in a media release. As of Monday (November 9), after over a 100 years of sawmill operation in or around Canal Flats that history has come to an end. “This has been devastating for our members, their families, Canal ...
Former Nelsonite views graves of three local soldiers at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Earlier this year, a former Nelson business owner, Peter Godfrey, visited the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial. The War Cemetery and Memorial, located three kilometres north of the village of Groesbeek, Netherlands, contains 2,338 Canadian soldiers of World War II. Included are three soldiers from Nelson — Private...
Nelson Hydro rolls out plans for Community Solar program
Ready, set . . . time to make solar power. Nelson Hydro is ready to take the Heritage City into the solar energy world the introduction of Community Solar program. The program will offer solar energy to its customers. In a media release the City of Nelson said this type of community solar project makes solar more accessible,...
No Deal on Recreation
Many Rossland residents are aware that Rossland and Trail have been negotiating for some time to try to reach agreement on the use of Trail’s recreational facilities by Rossland residents. The question was: How much should the City of Rossland pay to the City of Trail each year to enable Rosslanders to use Trail facilities […]
Recreation talks between Trail/Rossland break down
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the City of Trail: Trail City Council reports that, following weeks of negotiations with the City of Rossland to reach a Parks and Recreation Funding Agreement, unfortunately discussions have discontinued at this time. Mayor Mike Martin, who formed part of the City’s...
Decision set to be made on police budget request with arrival of police audit
An unelected official is expected to make a decision by the end of November that could cost Nelson taxpayers over $300,000, a four per cent rise in property taxes. In four weeks the director of Police Services from the provincial Ministry of Justice will hand down his declaration on the minimal staffing required in Nelson […]
Expanded stroke service in Nelson means faster response for patients
When a patient is facing a stroke, every minute counts. Twenty-four/seven CT coverage and the combined efforts of Kootenay Lake Hospital physicians, staff and Interior Health now mean thrombolytic (clot buster) stroke care is available locally for Nelson and area patients. “Strokes can have devastating impacts on patients and families but timely access to […]
