It’s just an hour, but in the grand scheme of things it’s a mighty big hour.   Miillions from around the world will turn off the lights, shut down down the televisions and computers and go dark during the annual Earth Hour.   Earth Hour is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, starting at 8:30 p.m. […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is keeping a lid on a major increases in 2013, announcing the budget for the upcoming year will be just over one percent. The projected budget, increasing to $58,686,050 from $58,022,994 — 1.14% increase, will adopt its 2013—2017 Financial Plan on March 28. “This plan is the result of […]

Some of the property stolen from the recent break-and-enters in the Johnson’s Landing area has now been recovered. Kaslo RCMP are crediting a sharp-eyed local citizen with pointing them in the right direction. Kaslo Detachment Commander Cpl Shaun Begg says that a local resident, travelling near Fussey’s Corner, about 100 meters east of Highway 31, […]

Julie Sidoni of Trail scored the lone goal as West Kootenay Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie Wednesday at the B.C. Hockey Bantam Female Championships in Vernon. The game was the final contest of the Championships after the Cats finished were eliminated from the playoffs with a 0-2-2 record. West Kootenay lost 5-1 to Tri […]

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Police are hoping there are a few smarter drivers out there after their month long campaign to nab distracted drivers and unbelted auto travelers. “In the month of February, the West Kootenay IRSU & Traffic Services issued 55 violations for distracted driving and 177 seat belt violations throughout the […]

A man many think will be B.C.’s next premier, NDP leader Adrian Dix, will be in Castlegar Wednesday to meet with local business leaders and heath care professionals, as well as to speak at local NDP MLA Katrine Conroy’s gala fundraiser at the Complex that evening. The 49-year-old Vancouverite said, however, that locals shouldn’t expect […]

A series of break-and-enters have been perpetrated against Johnson’s Landing homes and outbuilding, including the home where three people died in a landslide eight months ago, according to RCMP Cpl. Shaun Begg. “On March 17, Kaslo RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter involving four unoccupied buildings in the Johnson’s Landing slide area. […]

Kootenay Youth Soccer clubs are going to get a different look when teams travel into Kootenay South territory after the Trail/Fruitvale/Rossland/Castlegar-based association unveiled its newest logo for the upcoming season. Kootenay South Rep teams will now be called “Storm” following a contest to select the new name. “We received about 20 entries and the winning […]

The Castlegar Rebels are off to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Final after making quick work of the Golden Rockets in the Kootenay Conference Championship. The Rebels completed the sweep Tuesday in Golden by edging the Rockets 3-2. Castlegar wins the best-of-seven series 4-0. Castlegar built a 3-0 lead on goals by Kody Disher, […]

St. Paddy’s Day weekend appears to have been too much to handle for some celebrators as Nelson Police Department was kept busy with Green Beer party goers. The most bizzare incident happened early Sunday (March 17) morning. A driver passing by the intersection of Stanley and Victoria streets was alarmed to see a man and […]