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City to purchase AEDs for City Hall and Civic Works Department

Castlegar city council, at its regular meeting Monday evening (Nov. 16), unanimously approved the purchase of two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for roughly $5,500. City utilities manager Jesse Reel, in his report to council, recommended the move, as well as changes to training and Occupation Health and Safety...

New Columbia Ave. business sees second break-in in two months

A new Columbia Avenue business has now been broken into twice in two months, to the great frustration of its owners. Daniel Whitney, owner of Ace of Vapes, said someone notified the owner of the building first thing this morning that the company had been broken into again. “The first time, they shattered the glass door and ...

City council says no to free Wi-Fi coverage in public places

The City of Nelson may have designated itself as a “smart” community, but only in certain acceptable areas of the city after council turned down the offer of free public Wi-Fi coverage in high traffic city areas like parks. City council voted during the last meeting against accepting Shaw’s GoWi-Fi program to provide free...

Snowfall warning prompts YRB to urge careful driving of mountain highways

People driving the mountain highways in the Kootenays should be aware of snowfall warning Monday night said Marc Dale of Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Dale said temperatures will drop throughout the night and the region will experience strong winds and blowing snow.   "Accumulations in the valley will range from 4 -10 cm...

Letter: Nelson's off leash dog park no longer safe to visit

To The Editor: I am writing to alert dog loving Nelsonites that the off leash dog park by the lake is no longer safe to visit. A few months ago my friends dog Scout was attacked by a vicious off lead dog and was severely injured. After surgery, thankfully, Scout survived but he and his owner will no longer go to the beach...

Two facing charges following alcohol-related calls to NPD

Too much alcohol proved to be too much for two women in the Heritage City, prompting the public to contact Nelson Police Department for assistance prior to the weekend. Friday (November 13), Nelson Police Department dispatch received a call at approximately 7:25 a.m. from staff at a local convenience for an unresponsive female....

Civic Theatre hosts: Where the Ocean meets the Rainforest - Exploring Canada's Great Bear Rainforest with Ian McAllister

The Civic Theatre in Nelson is hosting a wildlife star this weekend, as Ian McAllister presents a mutli-media presentation detailing decades of wildlife research. The event is on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 fr seniors and students. A thousand uninhabited islands, the world’s largest extent of temperate...

Provincial government kicks in $18.9 million investment into new training facilities at Selkirk College

The machine shop at Selkirk’s Silver King campus was packed today as the board announced an $18.9 million investment into new training facilities. Selkirk College president Angus Graeme was grinning ear to ear as he took to the podium and addressed the buzzing crowd of students, teachers and board members. “We don’t normally...

Penticton to host 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup

The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced that the Penticton Vees have been selected to host the 2017 Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Western Canada Cup (WCC) will feature the Vees along with the champions of the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan...

UPDATED: Environment Canada continues Special Weather Statement; up to 30 cm expected on Kootenay Pass

While Environment Canada continues its Special Weather Statement for the Southern Interior, Marc Dale Operations Manager for the Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Southeast Kootenay Division said drivers of the Kootenay Pass should brace for 20-30 cm of heavy wet snow above 800 meters and snow levels rising overnight to 1500...

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