PETA takes Grand Forks to task for proposed deer herd cull
Members of the international group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (best known as PETA) are calling on Mayor Brian Taylor to halt the plan for culling urban deer herds in Grand Forks. The email campaign has swamped Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor whose council approved an urban deer management plan only weeks […]
Japan stuns Americans to capture 2011 Women's World Cup title
In dramatic fashion captain Homare Sawa flicked home the tying goal off a corner in the 117th minute before Japan outscored the USA 3-1 in penalties to capture the 2011 Women’s World Cup Final Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany.The victory allowed Japan to post its first win over the USA and also becomes the first Asian nation to...
Energy poverty – heating or eating
By Michael Jessen A life without lights and a house without heat; that’s the definition of extreme energy poverty. While it might be common to think of energy or fuel poverty as a problem in developing countries, it exists in some shape in our communities. It is a big issue in African and Asian countries […]
43 grads receive $2,000 CBT awards for exemplary community service
Volunteer service won out over academic standing as the Columbia Basin Trust handed out scholarships to 43 high school graduates from the region, including three students from Nelson. The graduates were recently presented with $2,000 scholarships at the 2011 Youth Community Service Awards toward their first year of post-secondary education or training. Rebecca Afford, Aileen […]
School's out: KAST science project winners
From video game design and digital music, to bio-engineering, business and dentistry; Kootenay and Boundary communities can expect some amazing future achievements from the 2011 grads. The Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST) recognized the region’s talented tech and science students. Five students from School District No. 8 were recent recipients of scholarships from […]
Have you seen the signs?
By Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee You may have noticed an “Invasive Plant” sign as you were driving down the highway. Installed temporarily by the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) these signs provide the opportunity for residents to learn about invasive plants. “CKIPC initiated this sign project in 2006 as a way to indicate […]
Marking a black day in Nelson newspaper history
One year ago today the voice of 109 years of history in Nelson was silenced. Bought by its competitor Black Press — which owns the Nelson Star — a few weeks earlier, the Nelson Daily News had a colourful and tumultuous path to its too-soon demise. Although its financial history eventually became its undoing, a […]
Robbery/assault has NPD asking for public's help
Nelson Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 14 at Lakeside Park playground area. The victim was approached and assaulted by three males who punched the victim in the face and made off with a backpack containing his cell phone, cell phone charger, clothing and wallet with money and […]
New chair selected for Rural Development Institute as Penfold retires
As information and applied research continue to play an increasingly important role in West Kootenay society, it was imperative that Selkirk College replace George Penfold when he retired as Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development. Terri MacDonald (PhD) has been selected as the new B.C. Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development (RIC) and […]
An idiosyncratic, multi-lingual journey through 300 years of vocal music and a homecoming of sorts
One of Nelson’s own is coming back, at least for one night. Kevin Armstrong will make his much-anticipated return to Nelson at BogustownTown Pub on Friday, July 22. Armstrong is on tour across Canada to prepare his show Opera forHeathens for its premiere at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. A versatile and unorthodox performer, Armstrong has […]
