The chemical romance that is Shambhala: three days of bliss
If you missed the five-day window in which to purchase tickets to Shambhala Music Festival when it opened in late spring (before it sold out), this story won’t do you any good. And if you do have tickets to one of the biggest festivals in Western Canada, this story probably won’t do you any good either […]
Kootenay Ice host Major Midget tryout camp this weekend at NDCC Arena
Midget-aged hockey players from throughout the Kootenays will be in Nelson this weekend to attend the evaluation camp of the Kootenay Ice Midget AAA Hockey Team. The Ice is part of the 11-team B.C. Major Midget Hockey League for players 15, 16 and 17 year old. Camps are held every year to evaluate players and […]
KIJHL kicks off 2011012 season September 16th, Leafs travel to Castlegar to meet Rebels while Hawks are in Grand Forks
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, releasing its schedule Thursday, opens the 2011-12 regular season schedule on September 16th with a 10-game slate. Opening night includes all four West Kootenay/Boundary teams as Murdock Division Nelson Leafs visit KIJHL finalist Castlegar Rebels while Beaver Valley Nitehawks travel to Grand Forks to meet the Bruins. The teams […]
Cascade power project gets extension on environmental assessment
The Cascade Power Project at Christina Lake could still be built by 2016 after the Ministry of Environment extended their environmental assessment permit despite opposition from the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary (RDKB). “The extension was because we have been unable to get an electricity purchase agreement with B.C. Hydro in their last […]
Bear death tally rises at Christina Lake
Four bears euthanized so far this year at Christina Lake can’t be identified as being part of the group of “drug” bears found last year at a local grow op, according to ministry staff. Kootenay region Inspector Aaron Canuel of the Ministry of Environment says the bear situation at the Lake is fairly normal for […]
The Kootenays show well during raid
Like many other events this year, Raid the North Extreme was impacted by the heavy snowfall and late spring. “With 150% snowfall this year and the late melt, we had to make some last minute changes to the course just to deal with trails that were still under snow and check points along the water […]
More Nelson transit changes on the way as regional amalgamation now on table
A few days after several Nelsonites protested at City Hall over transit cuts, BC Transit has made it known there could be further changes to the local schedules as they undertake a region-wide review of the service. At last week’s Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting of the board of directors, it was revealed there […]
Province helps Kootenay Columbia Film attract filmmakers to the West Kootenay-Boundary
The Tall Man may be the latest film to be shot in the West Kootenay, but a recent infusion of cash for Kootenay Columbia Film ensures it won’t be the last. The Province handed the Nelson-based film commission $30,000 Wednesday to continue to attract and provide services to film and video producers from around the […]
Local dad says LG "joke" no laughing matter
To the editor: Let me begin by saying this letter is addressing the enablers… the ones who turn a blind eye to something theyd rather not be aware of. When a situation is worthy of being top national news, it should be just that … not what has happened in our town regarding the abuse […]
Chamber unveils plan for local businesses to get a piece of the action during BC Seniors Games
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce has come up with a plan to help local businesses get in on the windfall that is the BC Seniors’ Games, according to executive director Pam McLeod. “We’re fortunate in Castlegar, in that all of the 3,200 athletes competing in the Games have to go through an accreditation […]
