Ruffled feathers lead to fowl play in city signage
There’s been a lot of hilarity on social media surrounding Castlegar’s two new ‘turkey crossing’ signs along Columbia Avenue near the Kootenay Smile Studio and Wolf’s Den Tattoo Parlor. “Turkeys can read now?” “Of course not, that’s why the signs have pictures, too.” That sort of thing. But underneath the jocularity is a very...
Former Israeli Airforce Helicopter Pilot Speaks at Mir Lecture Series Event
Former Israeli Defence Force (IDF) helicopter pilot Yonatan Shapira’s outlook on the violent struggle in the Gaza Strip and West Bank changed dramatically 12 years ago and for more than a decade he has been traveling the world in an effort to bring change through non-violent means. Shapira will bring his insight on the Israeli...
Police, community looks to pick up pieces after sentencing of NPD Constable
It must have been a somber day inside the offices of 606 Stanley Street as the Nelson Police Department dealt with the news that one of their own had been sentenced to 30 days house arrest and a one-year probation for an assault charge on a woman. NPD Const. Drew Turner was in BC Provincial Court Tuesday to hear his sentence...
NPD Constable handed Conditional Sentence Order after assault conviction
A Nelson Police Constable was handed a Conditional Sentence Order 30 Days House Arrest and one year probation Tuesday by BC Provincial Court Judge Richard Hewson. Judge Hewson sentenced Const. Drew Turner at Nelson Courthouse after the Nelson Police Department officer was convicted for assault in September following an incident...
Locals thrilled at news Canada Post is putting brakes on Community Mailbox Program
President of Canada Post Workers Union (CUPW) Local 790 Brenda Muscoby-Yanke was elated with a news release Monday that Canada Post has temporarily suspended future deployment of the program to convert door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes. “We think this is great news for all Canadians let alone the Nelson workers...
Healthy Smiles for Your Child at Halloween
Halloween is almost here, and that means candy and lots of it! We all know that candy can cause cavities, but trick or treating doesn't have to be a scary time for your teeth. Cavities can be prevented with a few simple tips There are many factors involved in tooth decay, but the most important risk factors are how often...
Lack of compliance with producer-oriented recycling costs hits local taxpayers in the wallet
A provincially-mandated recycling program predicted to save B.C. regional districts and municipalities millions of dollars is instead costing the Regional District of Central Kootenay and its member communities over $425,000. The Multi Material B.C. (MMBC) program was brought in to put the onus and the cost on the commercial...
The Incredible Journey of Boris — local dog survives 18 days in bush near Princeton
Login Lynn, and his dog Boris are pretty much inseparable. When he’s not working for Nelson Hydro, Lynn and his trusty companion, Boris are together. However, it appeared the two friends may have parted ways for good when, during a 4-X-4 camping trip on the Whipsaw loop near Princeton in early October, Boris, spooked by a...
The SROAMazing Race raised big bucks for Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society
The SROAMazing Race organized by the Selkirk College Ski Resort Operations & Management Program proved to be another success after the race raised $1000 to go towards the Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society (AABBS). Teams, dressed in wild costumes, frantically raced through the streets of Nelson Saturday...
NPD delivers warning to public of cougar sighting in Fairview
Nelson Police is asking the public to keep on guard after a cougar sighting was reported to the detachment Wednesday afternoon in Fairview. The cougar was seen in the area of the 500 Block of Seventh Street. "Information received was that cougar was sighted in the (500 Block of Seventh Street) area on (Tuesday) October 20, ...
