Water users will ‘scrape by’, despite drought conditions
Water managers across the region say despite the two-month-old drought that’s gripped the Boundary and Kootenay areas, community and regional water supplies remain stable. “Surprisingly, we’ve had no problems yet,” says Uli Wolf, the general manager for environmental services with the Regional District of Central Kootenay. ...
Search and rescue seeks fee-for-service agreement with city; transient camps growing
The city could come to the rescue of Grand Forks Search and Rescue by entering into an annual fee-for-service agreement with the only search and rescue team in the Boundary. Members of the Grand Forks Search and Rescue (GFSAR) appeared before council recently with the request for annual financial and in-kind contributions, ...
Suspect wanted in Nelson jewelry store smash-and-grab involved in horrific car crash near Hope Slide
The suspect sought for an early-morning jewelry store robbery in Nelson that netted thieves stolen items and caused damage to the tune of $30,000 is believed to be the same man involved in a car accident on Highway 3 east of Hope Monday afternoon — an accident that left a 35-year-old mother of four dead at the scene. Sergeant...
Selkirk College Saints Trade Sticks for Clubs
The Selkirk College Saints are back on the ice in preparation for the 2017-2018 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season, but before players set their sights on wins they are inviting community supporters to join them for an enjoyable day on the golf course. The Fourth Annual Selkirk College Saints Golf...
Class-action suit seeks info from Lemon Creek evacuees
People who were forced out of their homes by the Lemon Creek Fuel spill in 2013 are being asked to estimate what the evacuation cost them- and they’ve got until October 2 to do it. About a dozen participants in the lawsuit met on Sunday night at the Slocan Park Community Hall to find out about the next step in the drawn-out...
Suspect sought after brazen early-morning robbery in Nelson
Police in Nelson are looking for man following a brazen early-morning robbery of a well-known Heritage City jewelry store Tuesday. Nelson Police in a media release said the robbery happened at Ted Allen’s Jewelry, which is located at 431 Baker Street. "In the early morning hours of September 11, 2017 Ted Allen’s Jewelry was...
NPD request public assistance to help in downtown assault investigation
In a media release Tuesday, the Nelson Police Department is asking for the public’s help with an investigation of an assault that took place on the night of Saturday, August 19, 2017 in the downtown core. Police said a male was assaulted outside the Royal Pub in the 300 block of Baker Street and sustained serious facial...
Bear activity in Nelson drops in 2017 but still well above average
Calls regarding problem bears are down this year compared to last year in the city but are still well above previous years, says the region’s WildSafe BC coordinator. David White said the quandary of bears in the city right now is around 80 calls, down from the nearly 200 the city withstood last year, but still above the 35...
Cops for Kids Ride stops in Grand Forks Saturday
A trio of law enforcement members from Nelson are in Kelowna Friday for the start of the 6th annual Cops for Kids Ride. BC Sheriffs Mike Kosof and Rob Crowder, along with Nelson RCMP Cst. Andrew McCabe, are among the 25 25 riders and seven support people from agencies within Southeast District to raise awareness and essential...
City of Grand Forks implements Stage 3 Watering Restrictions beginning Monday
The warm, hot summer has taken a toll water supplies everywhere in the province of BC. This has forced the City of Grand Forks to begin implementing Stage 3 Watering Restrictions effective Monday, September 11th, because of the provincial drought levels. “We’re asking for the cooperation of all residents as we try to reduce...
