Leafs need OT to knock off pesky Bruins; Rebels outlast Braves
Despite lagging in the basement of the Murdoch Divison with seven wins in 26 games, the Border Bruins are proving points do not come easy against the Grand Forks-based franchise. The Nelson Leafs needed overtime to secure the two points in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action Tuesday in the Boundary City. Robson Cramer scored […]
RDCK joins new wood stove exchange
The Regional Distict of Central Kootenay is joining forces with the province to encourage residents to replace their old wood stoves with cleaner burning models. The RDCK is collaborating with local municipalities to help residents burn better through the Wood Stove Exchange Rebate Program. “The RDCK is one of 13 regions across BC […]
Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime brings Mother Goose to life on the streets of Nelson
At times, living in Nelson can seem like being part of a fairytale. But this year’s Christmas Pantomime will be taking that feeling and turning into a reality of sorts. Hitting the stage this December 4, 5 and 6 at the Capitol Theatre, this year’s panto is called Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime – and it’s set […]
CBT speaks to abattoir petition; community consultation
As many as 465 people have signed a petition asking Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to fund a local abattoir, underlining the need for upcoming community consultations, according to CBT spokesperson Delphi Hoodicoff. The petition, posted by Slocan resident Jim Ross, is entitled ‘We ask the Columbia Basin Trust to fund an abattoir, processing, storage, distribution […]
Social media credited, in part, with finding missing little boy
Social media proved its power on Nov. 19, becoming an instrumental tool in helping to find a missing 10-year-old Castlegar boy in Trail (his name is being withheld to protect his and his family’s privacy). At roughly 6:30 p.m., RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson contacted The Source and asked the word be spread about a missing child....
Nakusp RCMP asks for public assistance in solving crime spree
RCMP is asking for public assistance in solving three thefts in the area in a span of two weeks in the Nakusp area. Cpl. Ryan Feller of the Nakusp/Slocan Lake RCMP said police are continuing to investigate the thefts and are seeking assistance from the public. The thefts began (Monday) November 3 when RCMP received […]
Castlegar's Nichol takes home grand prize at Nelson Open Cashspiel
There were plenty of big names at the 2014 Nelson Open Cashspiel — names like Horning, McHargue, Nerpin and Thomson. But in the end it was Myron Nichol of Castlegar coming away as the big winner at the $10,000 2014 Nelson Open Cashspiel Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Nichol, third Barry Marsh and second […]
It’s official — Nelson Commons development project moving forward
Those rumours circulating through the city that the Nelson Commons project was in serious financial trouble can finally be squashed. Kootenay Co-op President Jon Steinman made the announcement Monday the Nelson Commons development project is moving forward. “Nelson Commons will be the most significant project in the downtown core in the last 20 years,” says […]
One person was taken to hospital following single-vehicle accident near Grohman Narrows Park
RCMP said one person was taken to hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries following a single vehicle accident Sunday morning on Highway 3A west of Nelson near the Grohman Narrows Provincial Park. Witnesses at the accident scene that happened around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, said the four-door sedan was driving...
Famed Artist Santo Mignosa Returns to KSA Roots
Legendary former Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) instructor Santo Mignosa visited Nelson earlier this month to help celebrate the impact Zeljko Kujundzic left on our region’s creative community. In early November, Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History partnered with Selkirk College in a special reception for KSA alumni, current students and faculty that closed the […]
