KIJHL teams look for diamonds in the rough as B.C Hockey roster deadline nears
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Don’t expect a lot of movement in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League as teams prepare to submit final rosters January 15 to B.C. Hockey. At least that’s what Nelson Leaf coach Frank Maida thinks will happen as junior teams across the country ready for the final part of […]
Free Film Screening and Talk about the Japanese-Canadian Internment experience
Touchstones Nelson is partnering with Selkirk College and the Mir Centre for Peace to present a free community event about the Japanese-Canadian Internment experience during World War II. This free community event will take place on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College. The event will begin with a […]
Rural Transcapes and Conceiving Family back by popular demand
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 […]
Skier from United States killed in avalanche near Golden
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 […]
City responds to lack of ambulance coverage with upset ... and invoice
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 […]
Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City
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 […]
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 […]
