When Nelson based Watershed Productions held the premiere screenings for two recently released documentary films this past fall, Conceiving Family and Rural Transcapes, the response was “one you would only see in the Kootenays,” says Amy Bohigian, Director/Producer for both films. The question and answer period was probably longer than the film itself. Each film […]

An avalanche near Golden has claimed the life of an American skier Friday. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on January 6, Golden/Field RCMP received a report on an avalanche in Molars Bowl, just west of Golden. It was reported that a group of back country skiers were caught in the avalanche and one person buried.  The […]

 Castlegar city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to invoice BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) for any costs incurred by the Castlegar Fire Department after a gap in ambulance coverage lasted through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year’s Day. City councillor Russ Hearne introduced the motion, arguing that he’s not wild about a […]

The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is proud to announce the Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City Sunday, January 29. Currently on the South American leg of their long-awaited Shout It Out World Tour, Hanson also announced an extensive string of Canadian concerts starting January 23rd in Vancouver. “This tour will be […]

An investigation is being launched by BC Ambulance Services into why Castlegar was left without ambulance coverage Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to BCAS Central Kootenay Superintendent Chris Mason. He also said the investigation will also encompass the fact that Castlegar first responders (fire crews) weren’t notified of the coverage gap […]

Taco night at the Red Room is about to get spicier every other Tuesday night as local videographers converge to go film-to-film in a competition for nightly prizes and a grand prize of a 2012/2013 Red Mountain season’s pass. “This is a great opportunity for filmmakers and riders in the area to showcase their talents,” […]

Canada could not duplicate what the Russians did to them a year ago. Despite outscoring the Russians 4-1 in the third period, Team Canada’s comeback fell just short as the defending gold medalists held on for a 6-5 victory Monday at the World Junior Championships at the Saddledome in Calgary. Russia now advances to take […]

By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Editor Is indoor climbing going the same way as squash in Nelson? A group of local climbing enthusiasts are going to do their best not to let the sport go the way of the dinosaur. “As it stands we are just beginning to organize and look for venues,” said […]

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) official says no decisions or action timelines have been made for any of the Midway, Boundary and other B.C. area border crossings listed in a document accidentally released in early December.   “Our government is focused on ensuring our shared border is secure while easing the flow of legitimate […]

Canada completed the round robin at the World Junior Hockey Championships perfect at 4-0. However, Team USA came close to spoiling the New Year’s Eve party at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The USA struck for two late third period goals but that was not enough to knock off Team Canada as the host country prevailed […]