NPD warns of phone scam making the rounds in Heritage City
Nelson Police has issued a warning to public about the latest scam circulating in the Heritage City. NPD Sargent Janet Scott-Pryke said the detachment has received several calls regarding the latest phone scam. “The caller is a young man who makes himself out to be a family member and states he has been involved in […]
Nakusp RCMP respond to garbage truck fire near Summit Lake
RCMP responded to a garbage truck fire early Wednesday morning near Summit Lake south of Nakusp Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at approximately 10 a.m. near Summit Lake. Nakusp RCMP received a report of a garbage truck on fire along Highway 6. The driver of the garbage truck advised that he had been conducting garbage […]
Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run
Police are looking for anyone with information regarding a hit-and-run yesterday, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. "Trail RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run vehicle incident that occurred on Highway 3B at Second Avenue in Trail on Oct. 24 at approximately 6:30 p.m.," he said. "The victim vehicle was driving east bound...
Back by popular demand, the CP Holiday Train comes to Nelson and Castlegar
It’s only October, but Nelsonites should clear (Wednesday) December 11 on the calendar for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. Following stops in Creston during the morning and Castlegar at 3:45 p.m., the Holiday Train makes its way back to the Heritage City for a 6:45 p.m. stop at Lakeside Park. The 2013 CP Holiday Train […]
MP says C-4 an omnibus affront to our democratic process
BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is critical of the latest Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-4. The 300-page bill amends dozens of acts and contains many measures that are not budgetary. “Once again, the Conservatives are trying to cram through major changes without sufficient study by Parliament. What is disturbing...
Nelson RCMP looking for vehicle suspected of mischief claim in Krestova area
Nelson RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance regarding ongoing mischief to private property in the Krestova area. RCMP Cpl. M.T. (Michael) Stefani, Cpl. of the Central Kootenay Detachment said in a release the mischief has been happening throughout the past summer. “This is an ongoing issue over the past summer and a witness believes […]
RDCK contemplates new digs — but is Nelson City Hall a good fit?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A room with a view from the top of the White Building may be tempting, but the RDCK is going nowhere until it figures out how much space it needs to adapt to a paperless, modernized workspace. The city of Nelson made a pitch to regional district board members […]
Energy efficiency. Good for smaller footprints.
As the leaves fall and temperatures dip, you might find yourself wanting to turn on the heat to take the bite out of that chilly Fall morning. But did you know that space heating accounts for about 49 per cent or your home’s total energy use? This winter you can minimize heat loss and save on your energy bills by following...
CBT commits nearly $2 million over three years to Basin Business Advisors program
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has committed $1,980,000 in funding over the next three years to the Basin Business Advisors(BBA) program. Delivered by Community Futures(CF), the program aims to build economic capacity in Basin communities by strengthening and supporting all business models. “As we move into our new agreement with...
On taking Saints for a road test ...
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will look to continue their hot start to the 2013/14 season this weekend when they head out on the road for games against Thompson Rivers University (Friday, 8:30 PM, Kamloops Memorial Arena) and Simon Fraser University (Saturday, 7:00 PM, Bill Copeland Sports Centre). The Saints currently sport a 4-0 […]
