KIJHL assured by Nitehawks security breach fixed rest of playoffs
The crowd of Nelson fans lining up to complain about security at the Fruitvale Arena should be relieved hear the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is dealing with the problem. KIJHL president Bill Ohlhausen told The Nelson Daily the league had contacted Beaver Valley Nitehawks franchise about the incident that happened during the second-period intermission […]
Hawks take command of Murdoch series, edge Leafs 3-2 in Game four showdown
The Nelson Leafs put together 55 minutes of great hockey against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Tuesday night in Game four of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Murdoch Division playoffs. Unfortunately, hockey is a 60-minute game. The defending KIJHL champs rang off two goals in the last five minutes of the second period to snap […]
Surprise adjournment in WKES Jumbo Municipality court case
Before the case was even heard by a judge, the West Kootenay EcoSociety sought, and was granted, an adjournment after receiving an amended response and new evidence from lawyers for the municipality at the eleventh hour. The adjournment, according to WKES lawyer Judah Harrison, gives EcoSociety an opportunity to respond to...
UPDATED: Missing person found
Nelson RCMP are pleased to advise that this individual has been located back at her residence. As always the RCMP wish to thank Nelson Search and Rescue for their professionalism and quick response. Previous coverage: Nelson RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing North Shore resident. Tuesday, at 2:14...
Letter: Paying It Forward For The Environment
Editor: Canada – a powerful word that until recently brought with it images of world-class wilderness, functioning ecosystems, serious concern for climate change and a belief in a healthy economy AND a healthy environment. Where are we today? Here are just a few headlines from the last three years under Prime Minister Harper...
LETTER: Old School Cafe closure a heart-breakingly bad call
Editor: Proudly hanging on a wall of the Old School Cafe is a letter dated May 2011from Education Minister George Abbott. He congratulates the vision of those who established the Alternate School and the Cafe program saying, “I was glad to have the opportunity to visit the Old School Cafe and learn about your fantastic...
Concern for flagging Kootenay Lake fishery draws big crowd
The short version is that there are too many mouths to feed. The longer version is that it may take anywhere from two to ten years for the Kokanee to recover in Kootenay Lake and everyone has to help. That was the message from Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) biologists who spoke to a packed meeting of...
NOTICE: Reduced traffic lanes for Feb. 25
This notice is to inform the public that eastbound traffic on Victoria Street, from Bay Avenue to the Victoria Street Bridge, will be reduced to single-lane traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is necessary as crews will be replacing a water valve on a watermain in the area. Motorists are asked to obey...
Castlegar PeeWee House teams take gold and silver in Stateside tourney
This past weekend both Castlegar Pee Wee House teams travelled to Spokane, Washington to compete in the Young American Days Pee Wee House Tournament. In round robin play the Castlegar Giants defeated SAYHA 3 with a score of 3-0. They then played Cranbrook defeating them 2-1 with final round robin play against Nelson with Castlegar […]
Hawks outguns Nelson to regain home ice advantage in Murdoch Division Semi Final
The Beaver Valley Nitehawks regained home-ice advantage in the Murdoch Division Semi Final against the Nelson Leafs Monday night at the NDCC Arena. Beaver Valley scored five times in the third period to post a 5-2 to Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff victory over the Green and White before a crowd of more than […]
