Sharon Fraser was eating breakfast and remembered to check her PlayNow.com account for the Lotto Max draw results, as she has a subscription. Even though she was still waking up, Fraser definitely felt more alert after learning she won the $18-million jackpot from the February 23, 2024 Lotto Max draw. “I was at my breakfast table with […]

Interior Health’s next virtual career fair will be held Tue., March 12 beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. This fair will be aimed at all positions in Interior Health (IH). Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities available for environmental public health, health care assistants, laboratory, mental […]

KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and JA British Columbia are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Spring Break Start-Up Camp. This free event is set to take place from March 18-22, offering an immersive experience designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to create their own start-up ventures and […]

 Three new members are joining the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps ensure that the organization continues to support the efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin. The new members are Angus Graeme from Nelson, Karen Hamling from Nakusp and Christine Hoechsmann from Cranbrook. Departing […]

Nelson Police are pursuing charges against a driver who sped off from officers at a high rate of speed Saturday (February 24, 2024) afternoon in the 800 block of Hume Lane. Nelson Police said officers continue to gather evidence and anticipate charging a person known to police for Flight from Police Officer and Dangerous Operation […]

Royal BC Community Conversation: Rossland Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. Price: FREE The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations […]

Applications are required prior to meeting cats in foster because they are in our private homes in Nelson.  Forms are found under “adopt” at kaap.ca . We may consider a reduced adoption fee for those who can be adopted together. **These cats need to be kept indoors either permanently, or for at least probably a […]

Rossland Search and Rescue (RSAR) is hosting Backcountry Awareness Day on Saturday, March 2 at Red Mountain Resort. Anyone interested in winter recreation is invited to learn about: What to do if you are lost in the backcountry, including how to build a snow shelter and a fire on snow; Backcountry First Aid Basics – […]

The Kootenay Gallery of Art is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 exhibit season with two shows by artists, Sylvie Roussel-Janssens and Gloria Mok. MEND Mend is the title for Sylvie Roussel-Janssens’s exhibition project at the Kootenay Gallery in the West gallery. Ms. Roussel-Janssens’s sustainable art practice in sculpture melds embroidery and environmental […]

In a statement Tuesday, president and CEO Susan Brown said Interior Health is mourning the loss of Interior Health Board Chair Dr. Doug Cochrane. Brown said as Chair of Interior Health Board of Directors, Dr. Cochrane demonstrated a deep commitment to continuous improvement of patient care, quality and safety knowing it would lead to improved […]