COMMENT: Rebuttal to letter to the editor
I've been doing this a fairly long time, and I've read lots of writing that has made me angry over the years, but few pieces have infuriated me to the same degree as a letter to the editor published in the Castlegar News last week. I believe when you put writing out into the public domain, be it as a trained journalist or as...
Selkirk enrolment numbers up
Selkirk College’s 2013 fall enrolment numbers are showing an increase in the number of students. Final semester calculations will be compiled for the end of October, but the annual September headcount reveals a 3.6-per-cent increase in domestic students and a 21-per-cent increase in international students. “Although we are ...
Mates hold down lead as WKFFL reaches mid-season mark
The South Slocan Mates hold down top spot in the West Kootenay Flag Football League standings at the mid-season mark of the schedule. Mates, undefeated in five games, lead Castlegar Vikings and Nelson Hour Glass by two games in league standings. The Brewers are fourth in the league with a 1-4 mark. Vikings, defending league...
LETTER: US shutdown should push Canada toward proportional representation
Dear Editor. Colonial rule raises its ugly head again. The failure of the US government to continue to operate is yet another example of how screwed up our colonial style governments really are: While we have democratic elections, we do not have democratic governments. Our politicians do not want democracy and arrogantly...
Duhamel Creek residents propose negotiations with Kalesnikoff over logging plan
The Duhamel Watershed Alliance (DWA) has taken another step in their efforts to protect their watershed against potential impacts from logging in the area with a plan to bring in private experts and a call for open negotiations with the logging company. A group representing many concerned residents in the Duhamel Creek area at Six […]
DWA calls for negotiations for longterm logging plan
Editor, The Nelson Daily Logging activities concern all who live in the Six Mile North Shore area for potentially many years to come. Ministry of Forests has given Kalesnikoff Lumber permission to log extensively in the Duhamel Creek Watershed and Six Mile area, and the Licensee states they are about to apply for another logging […]
UPDATE: BC Coroner called in after body found near Nakusp
BC Coroners Office has been called in after the body of a male was found near Nakusp Sunday. The body is believed to be a missing man from Burnaby reported missing (Thursday) September 19 while picking mushrooms in the Fostal area, approximately 25 kilometers south of Nakusp after crossing the Arrow Park Ferry. However, no […]
BC Nurses Union urges IH to look at alternative solutions to Kaslo Hospital
Editor, The Nelson Daily The Interior Health Authority’s decision to reduce Emergency services to Kalso will only result in hardship to the members of that community, and those members who live in outlying communities which are serviced by Kaslo. Contrary to The Ministry of Health’s strategic goal #3 which speaks to accessibility of timely, safe, […]
Selkirk music faculty ready to pump up the volume
It’s an all-star musical line-up brought together in a special venue for a very special person. On October 18, Selkirk College’s Music and Technology program instructors will bring together an eclectic night of entertainment at a special Faculty Concert. It will be the first time the multi-talented instructors play together at the Shambhala Music and […]
Smokies draw 'Dogs, fall short against Cents
The Trail Smoke Eaters endured a frustrating weekend, collecting only one of a possible four points in weekend fixtures with Alberni Valley and Merritt at Cominco Arena. Trail and Alberni Valley combined for 80 shots on goal Friday, but neither side could find the breakthrough as the two sides skated to a 3-3 draw. The Smokies...
