Lots of smokin expected at Whitewater during Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
There’s smoke hovering over Whitewater this weekend . . . and it’s Coldsmoke of the powder kind. Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest to be exact. The annual grassroots gathering where both experienced and rookie backcountry skiers and snowboarders can celebrate life nestled in breathtaking scenery and world-renowned snow. Based at...
Interfor mill projects ahead of schedule
The progress of upgrades at the Grand Forks and Castlegar sawmills of International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is one reason for optimism for as they enter a new fiscal year. In their quarterly results announced today, president and chief executive officer Duncan Davies noted that the 2011 year ended with market improvements. “We’re starting to […]
Five-year-old pekingese Japanese Chin escapes clutches of cougar during attack Sunday night in Fairview
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Sunday night was a scary time for Misha Burns and the family dog, Sasha. The pekingese Japanese Chin came within a whisker of being cat food when a prowling cougar confronted five-year-old family pet near the corner of Kokanee and Seventh Street in Fairview. “It was a little bit […]
LETTER: Nurses' union speaks to Feb. 4 ER closure
BC Nurses’ Union members continue to be concerned about the closure of the Castlegar Emergency services on February 4. We want the community of Castlegar to know that our priority is to provide quality and safe patient care. The nurses at Castlegar Hospital will continue to advocate for improvements so that high quality care will […]
Kaslo's Haegedorn helps Kootenay gain split against Cougars Sunday in Prince George
A goal by Kathryn Haegedorn of Kaslo turned out to be the winner giving the Kootenay Wildcats a 3-2 victory over the Cougars and a split in B.C. Female Hockey League doubleheader action Sunday in Prince George. Haegedorn’s maker came with six minutes remaining in the contest, increasing the margin to 3-1 before the Cougars […]
Peewee Leafs double Rossland/Trail 4-2 to clinch West Kootenay semi final series, now meet Castlegar Sunday in Sunflower City
The Nelson Peewee Reps took the long road to the West Kootenay Minor Hockey League Peewee Rep Final. After rallying from a one game deficit, the Reps completed the comeback against Rossland/Trail, doubling the visitors 4-2 Thursday at the Civic Centre in Nelson. Avery Enns scored twice to lead the Reps to the victory. “Once […]
Mungall says ‘I Will’, support helmet use on ski hills
Will Schooler died late 2011 after sustaining a head injury while skiing. Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall stood up in the B.C. Legislature Tuesday to push for helmets to be worn by snowboarders and skiers on hills in the province. Mungall honoured the life of Schooler and the growing “I Will” campaign. The ‘I WILL’ campaign […]
No one injured in truck vs train collision
No one was injured after a truck hit a train near Celgar this morning, according to Celgar manager of human resources Dean Gaudry. Gaudry said the accident occurred just after 11 a.m., when heavy snow left a chip-truck driver unable to stop quickly enough to avoid a collision with the train. “It was very slippery […]
RDKB Town Hall meetings start next week
It’s budget season again and the Regional District Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) directors want public input on how to spend your tax dollars. RDKB directors are hosting Town Hall meetings in each electoral area beginning next week. During the meetings, directors will be discussing how the district operates, the 2012 budget and the 2012-2016 Five-Year Financial […]
Angus Buchan brings his life story of hope and faith to people of the West Kootenay
Angus Buchan has accomplished a lot in his life, mostly through his faith in God. Pastor and social worker Jeff Zak hopes the former resident of Zimbabwe can help increase the faith of people in Nelson and area during an event dubbed, The Gathering, June 29 to July 1 at the Prestige Inn Convention Centre. […]
