Rural Family Practice Program aims to draw physicians
In an attempt to combat a projected doctor shortage local health authorities have banded together to create a new hands on program and it is ready to kick off. Trail doctor, Cheryl Hume, is the director of the new Kootenay Boundary Rural Family Practice Residency Program that aims to engage future physicians in the lifestyle...
Cain breezes to seventh Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon title; Ramsay surprises women's division
Athletes have their favourite places to compete, and for Rossland’s Dallas Cain, the Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon is number on his list. Cain breezed to his seventh title in the Heritage City, blowing the field away to capture the 2015 Nelson Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon Sunday at Lakeside Rotary Park. Cain finished the 1.5-kilometer swim, 39 km cycle […]
Trail and Beaver Valley reach recreation deal
The City of Trail and Beaver Valley (Fruitvale, Montrose and Area ‘A’) are pleased to announce they have successfully negotiated and approved a one-year recreation agreement that will take effect on September 1, 2015. Beaver Valley will contribute $125,000 for the one-year term which will allow their residents to use Trail...
Local CUPW president says Canada Post changes coming to Nelson in 2016
Nelson Posties have received word they are the latest local to get their walking papers as part of changes of operations announced by Canada Post. Local Canadian Union of Postal Workers president, Brenda Musoby-Yanke said in a media release Canada post made an announcement Wednesday to workers of the Nelson Post Office postal...
Province, Feds step up to make Nelson CARES expansion affordable
Heather Austin, The Nelson Daily Prominent community members, representatives of government and a group of engaged citizens gathered at Ward Street Place Thursday to acknowledge and celebrate the Nelson CARES expansion of affordable housing services in Nelson. The new 11 units and extensive renovations helped in the creation of spacious, clean, and cheerful housing units […]
Electricity rates to go up next week
Electricity rates are set to increase next month, according to a press release issued by FortisBC this afternoon.The release reads as follows: FortisBC has completed its annual rates review with the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) and has received approval from the BCUC for a 1.6 per cent increase effective August 1, 2015. The...
Crime wave in Trail frustrating police
Police in Trail are dealing with a rash of property crimes in the Waneta/Beaver Falls/Fruitvale area, according to RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. Oelke provided a veritable laundry list of crimes throughout July. “The thefts and break-ins appear to be occurring during the overnight hours,” he said. “Police are urging the public to...
Salmo sports icon Art Field dies
The man never turned down a chance to coach a team or help out his community. Art Field passed away peacefully, with friends and family at his side, at the Trail Regional Hospital, July 14. Art Field lost out to a long struggle with diabetes and heart failure. “(Art) was one helleva guy dedicated to […]
IH says Broader Horizons scheduled for re-opening September
It appears regular attendees of the Broader Horizons Adult Daycare Centre in Nelson will need to wait a little longer — at least another month — before the program returns to full operations. Health Service Administrator for the Kootenay Boundary, Cheryl Whittleton recently told The Nelson Daily, “We’re confident we are going to re-open in […]
Upgrades close Crescent Valley Beach parking lot until mid August
The Crescent Valley Beach parking lot is getting a facelift. The Regional District of Central Kootenay announced Wednesday the parking lot adjacent Highway 6 will be closed for upgrades until (Wednesday) August 12. The RDCK, with assistance from the Ministry of Transportation, Yellow Head Road and Bridge, and Selkirk Paving, will be upgrading the parking […]
