The environment changes at Selkirk College to adapt to new times
It’s a new era for those looking to enter the environmental sector in the West Kootenay. The School of Environment and Geomatics (formerly School of Renewable Resources) at Selkirk College has completed its re-design of its curriculum in four environmental diploma programs — readying the program for fall 2011. “You can begin your hands-on training […]
Salmo man facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to run people over after a disagreement
A 25-year –old Salmo man is facing a laundry list of charges after apparently trying to run people down with his car after a disagreement, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel. Seibel said police responded to a call at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, and found a 1991 Chev Blazer that had crashed into […]
Canada Post lockout could be short lived after Conservative government announces legislation to end dispute
Postal workers from Local 790 took to the streets of Nelson Monday, joining union brothers and sisters from across Canada, to walk the picket line in search of a better contract.However, the letter carriers and inside workers may not be on the street long after the Harper government announced legislation in the house Monday...
Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley plays host to fun-filled weekend
Really, it's the start of summer.And the folks at Kootenays — Borderline Boaters are stoked to be presenting this year's Kootenay Whitewater Festival this weekend on the Slocan River near Crescent Valley.The event, hosted at Endless Adventure, starts off with some meet and greet at the Endless Adventure campground and leads...
Flat Tracker Roller Derby Queens bounce around in Castlegar
Rossland’s Gnarlies Angels and the Babes of Brutality of Salmo continue to be the talk of the West Kootenay Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby League following the latest stop on the tour Friday in Castlegar. Gnarlies Angels took care of the Dam City Rollers while Babes of Brutality got past a short-staffed Lumber Jackies of […]
Treatment options for environmental sensitivities — part two
Last week Dr, Brenda Gill outlined how to help yourself if you suffer from allergies at this time of the year. Today, she writes part two of her environmental sensitivity column. The following will give you some ideas on how to minimize your reactions. Minimize your known allergens – food and environmental For airborns: Consider […]
Go fishing for free this weekend at Cottonwood and other West Kootenay lakes
Grab your fishing rod and tackle and forget your licence, it’s the annual free family fishing weekend in BC. People can get together with family and friends to go fishing for free without a licence on Fathers’ Day weekend (June 17-19) this year and in the years to come. In Nelson, The Nelson and District […]
At least someone from Vancouver can score on the road
It was a national embarrassment, one that overshadowed an on-ice embarrassment, relieving much of the scrutiny the Vancouver Canuck players should have undergone in wake of their Game 7 Stanley Cup Final collapse in Vancouver. Instead of media outlets wondering why the NHL’s runaway first place club was absolutely ineffectual — and downright mortifying — […]
Premier pens open letter addressing Vancouver riots
An open letter to British Columbians from Premier Clark British Columbians are understandably embarrassed and disappointed by Wednesday night’s activities. It should have been a celebration of the tremendous effort by the Canucks in their playoff run. It turned into a shameful display of behaviour by people bent on violence. The vast majority of citizens […]
Provincial court inquiry into death of Castlegar man to resume in August
Testimony wrapped up today in a provincial court hearing into the death of Castlegar man while he was in police custody three years ago. Gordon Walker Bowe, a 30-year-old father of two, died the day after being arrested in Calgary. A subsequent nine-month investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found that Bowe’s […]
