Divers from Castlegar’s Northern Underwater Systems will be inspecting the bridge piers underwater at the Old Trail Bridge tomorrow (Tuesday). Several boats and divers will be on site at 8 a.m. for approximately four hours, according to city engineering technician Warren Proulx. "Even thought the bridge is closed, we're still...

The British Columbia Hockey League has given Smoke Eaters goaltender Adam Todd an honourable mention for the Gongshow Gear BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 13. Todd, an 18-year-old native of Courtenay, posted two wins last week against Merritt and Penticton, recording a .939 save percentage and 2.31 goals-against...

Warnings for caution in the Kootenay Boundary back country for snow enthusiasts are high this weekend. With a lot of variation in the snowpack around the region, the Canadian Avalanche Centre advises that wind and new snow have increased the avalanche danger considerably.   At the time of writing, 10-30 cm of snow overlies ...

The Trail Ambassador Program is calling upon all former Miss Trail Queens to come forward to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Silver City Days May 7-12. All former Queens are encouraged to attend as it will be a ‘once-in-a lifetime-event,’ complete with commemorative activities to honour the Queens’ past contributions...

The Selkirk College Saints clinched its first B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League regular season title by splitting a pair of weekend games with Eastern Washington University. The title completes a worst-to-first season for the Saints, who finished dead last in 2012. The Saints opened the weekend by edging out the Eagles 3-2...

Starting today, Kraft Hockey Goes On is helping Canadians share their passion for the game by recognizing important local volunteers who make hockey happen in communities across Canada.  Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 million will be awarded to Hockey Canada-affiliated organizations.  Nominations...

The slogan reads — fires that are small soon will be tall. The Bill Lusted family realized first hand how quickly fire can spread after their Blewett home on Cazakoff Road west of Nelson was gutted in a matter of minutes Tuesday afternoon. “Tammy was out on a walk and when she returned saw smoke coming from an (electrical) ...

The Marcus Beesley deal is paying instant dividends to the Nelson Leafs. The Prince George native stopped 15 shots to backstop the Leafs to a 1-0 victory over the Columbia Valley Rockies in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Friday night at the NDCC Arena. The win allowed Nelson to regain the lead in Murdoch...

A peaceful group of approximately 120 young and old supporters came together at the City Hall Courtyard in Nelson as part of the Idle No More National Day of Protest. The Nelson rally was one of many held throughout Canada as protestors continue to try to send a message to the Federal Conservative government. “Stand up for ...

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily School District 8 and public health officials have agreed to meet with Hume School parents about air quality and related health issues at the elementary school. After a series of air quality tests, mould was removed from the school over Christmas break, but the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)...