The Foggy Goggle Boys made it to the Regional Finals in the annual CBC “Searchlight” competition. Over 3300 bands were originally entered in the competition, and only 225 made the regional finals.   On April 28, the National Finalists were announced.   23 musical entries made that cut, but they did not include our guys. The […]

To The Editor: The Honourable Peter Fassbender Minister of Education PO Box 9045, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 Dear Minister Fassbender: As the Board of Education for School District #8 (Kootenay Lake), we are deeply concerned about the ramifications of Bill 11 on the future of public education in the Province of British...

Trail Mayor Mike Martin, and the city’s chief administrative officer, David Perehudoff, are scheduled to meet with officials from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), and the Ministry of Health over the next two days in Victoria. These meetings ...

The Regional District of Central Kootenay said one worker was injured and the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) was closed for several hours following an ammonia leak in the arena refrigeration Tuesday. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our staff and of the public,” said Stuart Horn, Chief Administrative Officer […]

The Nelson Police Department and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) want to warn the public of telephone calls or emails making the rounds that claim to be from the CRA. Both organizations warn the public that this scam could result in identity and financial theft. “The email notifies the receiver that they are entitled to an ...

Nelsonites Jon Long and Mike Parenteau are hitting the big leagues with their new documentary feature, The Search For Freedom. The documentary, which is being distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures, tells “a story told through the eyes of a group of people who helped create a cultural phenomenon.” The phenomenon in question: A growing interest […]

Nelson Police Department Sergeant Dino Falcone said officers continue to investigate theft of copper wire from a house in the 800 Block of Vernon Street. Police were alerted by the Nelson Fire Department after it was reported residents from the above apartment complained of fumes in the air that made them feel ill. “This is...

For the second time since it arrived in Nelson last fall, the Qunnabu Healing Society’s (QHS) Medical Marijuana Compassion Club has been evicted from its storefront. “We’re trying to bring alternatives to people so they have a choice, like if you walk into any other store,” said society director Kyle Lindroos. But things...

Trail police are both celebrating a win and asking for help after two unrelated cases they investigated this week, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On April 16, the Trail and Greater District RCMP executed a search warrant issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a rural Fruitvale residence,” Orr said. “One...

The next round of outdoor sculptural art was unveiled this week on Baker Street as Public Works crews got rid of the old for the new. One piece of art located outside the front door of Mallard’s Source for sports in the 500 Block of Baker Street is gathering plenty of attention from the public. The musical horn display has ...