Negotiations at a stand still for teachers
A new year, but not a new leaf for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and their contract talks with the provinicial government. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the BCTF returned to the bargaining table after the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 5 but nothing new has been proposed, said Boundary District Teachers’ Association […]
Great news for Leafs as Martens returns to Green and White
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Frank Maida has been desperately trying to replace sniper Patrick Martens since the sophomore center left the Leafs for the greener pastures of the B.C. Hockey League in November. Maida needs to search no longer for a player to replace Martens. Because just when it appeared a deal could […]
Nelson man to face charges after Castlegar incident
Castlegar RCMP are recommending charges of assault and mischief endangering life against a 26-year-old Nelson man, according to RCMP Sgt Laurel Mathew. She said the charges are stemming from an incident on Jan. 8 at roughly 3 a.m., in which a limousine ride for a driver and 18 passengers ended in a collision on Columbia […]
Robberies provoke police into public warning
Three separate businesses in Castlegar have been robbed of counter-top donation boxes in recent weeks, according to RCMP Const. Jeremy Knight. Knight said police have identified the suspect in one such case, and have leads in the investigation of the other two. “Some businesses chain the donation boxes down, or even glue them to the […]
January is happening at the Royal Inn
Here’s what’s happening at the Royal Grill and Lounge in January: Tuesday, January 17th – Magic Bus w/ Suplex – Showtime 10pm – Magic Bus Tuesdays is a night to hear some talented local musicians or dj’s with no cover! This Tuesday Dj Suplex takes the stage! Wednesday, January 18th – Variety Shows w/ Estevan And […]
Renegade flagpole halts traffic outside Touchstones
High winds took down the flagpole at the Touchstones Museum Tuesday afternoon forcing traffic to a stand still. At approximately 3:15 p.m. the flagpole on the former City Hall building became dislodged at its base due to high winds. The pole was tossed around breaking windows on the historic building. Nelson City Police was called […]
Sparwood's Will, McHargue claim provincial spots during Senior's Curling Playdown at Nelson Club
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Sports Two East Kootenay rinks will carry the zone colours at the B.C. Senior Men’s Curling Championships after zone playdowns wrapped up Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Ken McHargue and Ralph Will, both of Sparwood, won the two qualifying spots for the upcoming provincials set for March in […]
New year, but same result for Kootenay Ice
New year, unfortunately the same result for the Kootenay Ice Major Midget Hockey team. The Okanagan Rockets outscored the Kootenay Ice 14-3 to post a two-game sweep in B.C. Major Midget Hockey League action in Kelowna. The Rockets scored four first period goals en route to a narrow 4-3 win over the Ice in the […]
Nelson's Kozak, Nakusp mayor Hamling lead newly formed committee
Elected officials from local municipalities and regional districts have been appointed to the newly formed Columbia River Treaty Local Governments' Committee.Leading the committee is Nelson City Councilor and committee chair Deb Kozak and Nakusp Mayor and vice-chair Karen Hamling.The committee's primary task is to engage with...
Ministry stats show cellphone law saves lives
The law targeting drivers using cell phones appears to be working says a provincial government news release.The new law “is estimated to have saved 16 lives and brought about a 12-per-cent reduction in the number of serious injuries,” the Solicitor General’s Ministry.Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act came into affect in Feb....
