BC Ambulance Services speak to lack of Castlegar coverage over the holidays
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 […]
Local ski and snowboard movie competition to debut on January 10
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,” […]
Russians hold off Team Canada comeback to advance to gold medal final
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 […]
Climbing enthusiasts have four months to find new digs after Gravity Centre receives eviction notice from new owners
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 […]
No decision yet by government for Midway border crossing
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 […]
USA puts scare into Canada, but host country wins 3-2
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 […]
Midway border crossing on secret closure list
A leaked government document about the future of Canada’s border crossings — including possible closure, reduced hours, sharing of facilities and remote monitoring — lists Midway, Cascade, Nelway and Chopaka crossings. The document, “Small Port Working Group – Initial Results and Paths Forward”, was done collectively between Canada’s Customs and Border Services Agency(CBSA) and […]
KIJHL teams back for final stretch run
The Nelson Leafs return to the ice today as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club begins the unofficial second half to the Junior B season Friday in Spokane. Nelson, 19-13-0-2, enters the final stretch with little room for error as the club trails the two Murdoch Division front runners — Beaver Valley and Castlegar […]
COMMENT: New Year's re-solutions?
It’s that time of year again. The re-set button moment of annual living. When some of us, or most of us, focus on creating change. At least for next week. There are times, of course, when we really do break with the way things have become. When we refuse to tolerate the way things are. […]
What a year in sports it was in 2011, and here's a look back
It was quite a season of sports in the Kootenay/Boundary region. From the three West Kootenay Cities — Trail, Nelson and Castlegar — rolling out the red carpet to host thousands of athletes over the age of 55 years at the 2011 B.C. Senior’s Games to roller derby women bouncing each other all over the […]
