Repairs to NDCC Aquatic Centre could reach $600,000
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is continuing with repairs to the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre after a section of ceiling tiles fell into the pool in late January. General Manager of Community Services Joe Chirico said crews have erected scaffolding in the pool area and are now setting up a containment area in […]
Two charged in Castlegar arsons
Two people have been charged with arson in relation to two fires that destroyed a van and a church in Castlegar last week, according to RCMP Inspector Nick Romanchuk. “18-year-old Lee Wilding of Castlegar and a 16-year-old Castlegar female have been charged,” he said, adding he can’t name the female because of her age. “She […]
Rebels clinch 2013 KIJHL Championship in five games
The Castlegar Rebels have won the 2013 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Championship. The Rebels clinched the title in five games, blasting the injury-riddled North Okanagan Knights 4-0 Monday at the Castlegar Arena Complex. Castlegar, scoring its first title since 1996, wins the best-of-seven series 4-1 and represents the KIJHL at the Cyclone Taylor Cup […]
Entire KIJHL saddened after hearing Grand Forks goalie killed in house fire
On the eve of the crowning of the 2012-13 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champion the league was saddened when the news that Grand Forks netminder Robbie Dunsmuir was killed in a house fire Friday in his Ontario home. The news was released by the Border Bruins on the KIJHL website. “All of us associated […]
No joke, PST back in BC on April Fools Day
Most people got out to bed this morning to a few April Fools jokes . . . a la, sugar in the salt shaker, clock set ahead, etc. However, most everyone would never had thought the B.C. Government would ever get rid of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on April Fools Day. But that’s just […]
BC Utilities Commission Hearings: Smart Meters, Safe or Harmful?
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily The world’s leading health officials do not agree on whether Smart Meters are good or bad for your health. That was a dominant theme among interveners at a two week BC Utilities Commission hearing March 4-15 into Fortis BC’s application to install 115,000 Smart Meters in their coverage area. […]
Knights ride 56 save performance of netminder Nikkel to force another game in KIJHL Final
It’s been more than a decade since Castlegar hockey fans celebrated a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League title. So waiting a few more days shouldn’t be that big of a problem. The North Okanagan Knights staved off elimination by edging out the Rebels 3-2 in Game four of the KIJHL Championship Saturday in Armstrong. Despite […]
City Police shut down drug trafficking house in Nelson
Nelson Police executed a search warrant on a drug trafficking house on Carbonate Street Thursday (March 28), shutting down the operation in fast order. The warrant was served following a long, involved investigation into drugs being dealt from the residence in the 900 block of Carbonate Street. Arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possession […]
Get the brooms out, Rebels within a win of KIJHL title
Castlegar is one win away from its first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League title since 1996. Jordan Gluck made 24 saves and Jamie Vlanich had two assists to power the Rebels to a 2-0 victory over the North Okanagan Knights Friday in Armstrong. The Rebels now lead the best-of-seven KIJHL Championship series 3-0. Castlegar can […]
BC Hockey awards Nelson at host for 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup
It may be a bold statement to some hockey fans but the Nelson Leafs are promising playoff hockey in April off 2014. That’s right book those playoff ticket now because Friday BC Hockey awarded the Leafs the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup Junior B Provincial Championship. “The Nelson Leafs organization is thrilled to be chosen as […]
