Police Check Stop Program officially begins Friday
The Nelson Police Department/RCMP holiday Check Stop Program officially begins Friday (November 29). While it's not a good idea to drive at anytime after having a few drinks, during the Christmas season is definitely a "no-no" as Nelson Police will be targeting impaired driving and other types of high risk driving behavior....
Gallery 2 inspires a vintage Christmas
The elegant crowd at Gallery 2's 22nd annual Wine Tasting were transported back in time thanks to the nostalgic Christmas cards glittering down at them and the abundance of retro comfort foods that enticed them into every room of the Old Court House building on Saturday 23rd November. Each guest was welcomed with a program ...
City of Trail offering free broadband connection to downtown businesses
The City of Trail is offering free fibre connection to downtown Trail businesses until March 31, 2014. The connection, approximately a $1,500 value, will allow businesses to connect to the new high-speed fibre optic network slated to become available in early 2014. Service plans and fees will need to be determined and negotiated...
Police ease social-media-driven fears that US fugitive is at large in region
Trail RCMP are seeking to diffuse community concern after several social media reports indicated a US fugitive might be in the area, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. "Trail and Greater District RCMP have been fielding several enquiries about a possible US Fugitive that may be in the area of Fruitvale," Johnson said. "On...
UPDATE: No new information a week after sketch released
RCMP have no additional information a week after a sketch was released to the public in the November 13 robbery of the Shopper’s Simply Pharmacy Castlegar, formerly Paragon Pharmacy, in the Sunflower City. The suspect, described as early 20's, approximately 5'8", slim build wearing a dark blue/grey jacket, entered the pharmacy...
MAAP is officially on the map
The Multi-Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) opened their doors on Saturday for the official grand opening. MAAP is a unique project that combines three local non-profits: Habitat for Humanity, Whispers of Hope and the Boundary Emergency and Transitional Housing Society (BETHS). The grand opening included two ribbong cutting...
Greater Van sweeps series against Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice took it on the chin for the second consecutive week, dropping a pair of games to tough Vancouver opposition in B.C. Hockey Major Midget League action in the Sunflower City. The Greater Vancouver Canadians traveled to the Castlegar Arena Complex before skating off with a pair of wins — 8-2 Saturday and […]
Bruins take down the Golden Rockets
Friday’s hockey game between the Grand Forks Border Bruins and Golden’s Rockets was a fun packed, energized fast-playing night of hockey, at the Grand Forks arena. The result was a 6-4 win for the Bruins. The first goal was scored by Bruin’s Connor Gross, the puck connects to the net after 5:02 minutes of fast-passed power […]
New report recommends heating Nelson with hot water biomass energy
A new draft consultant report commissioned by the city recommends hot water biomass—burning wood waste from sawmills to heat water— as a heat source for Nelson’s buildings. There are still some details to be worked out with the consultant, says Nelson Hydro manager Alex Love, before the report is presented to Nelson City Council in […]
Ferraro Foods speaks to Facebook furor over Sensible BC video
A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...
