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“There is necessity and order, immune to my idea of what should be – or what ought to be if only humans were better.”  – Charles Jeanes, in my last column. I fully intend to quit my negative habits of criticizing and judging. This column may start in the old vein, but trust me, by […]

Kimberley RCMP said that two males (18 and 21) who were reported missing early Sunday morning (June 9) have not been located as of Monday. Police were called around 2:30 am after two males — Stephen Thomson from Canal Flats and Nicholas Hoefnagels from Carstairs Alberta — who had been camping at Whitetail Lake had […]

I’ve had Doukhoborism on my mind lately. A number of months ago I was asked if I would put some thoughts together about the modern day relevance of St. Peter’s Day (or Petrov Dien) for inclusion in the Canadian Doukhobor Society newsletter. I was happy to say yes as over the past few years I’ve been thinking more and more...

  “Dear optimist, pessimist and realist – while you argued, I drank the water.” —- signed, the Opportunist I have quoted a fine example of Nelson wisdom here in past columns. “You create your own reality.” Other gems of the Nelson mindscape: “Everything happens for a reason.” “It must be meant to be.” “It seems […]

The enormously successful Rossland Energy Diet pilot project has spawned the Kootenay Energy Diet as Fortis BC now pounds regional pavement to drum up municipal support and homeowner interest in a slough of rebates and other incentives to improve the energy efficiency of residential and business buildings. Patricia Dehnel, ...

The shooting of three cougars in Robson yesterday afternoon was not just the necessary way to protect public safety, it was also the only humane option for the animals as well, according to Conservation Officer Ben Beetlestone. He also debunked rumours of a fourth cougar sighted in the area. Beetlestone said his partner took...

This interactive workshop will critically examine how our conventional methods of measuring progress, and important decisions based on these methods, have led to a disconnection among humans, and between humans and the environment.  This workshop follows a series of community peace cafes that were held in Nelson, Castlegar,...

The Kootenay Co-op food store is mad as hell and refuse to accept changes by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Following a recent decision by the CFIA to make changes to the definition of local food, the Nelson-based store is organizing a rally on the front steps of the Kootenay Co-op on Saturday, (June 1) at 1 p.m....

In May 2012, the Selkirk College community celebrated the unveiling of an Aboriginal Gathering Place at the school’s ​Castlegar campus. The opening represented a significant milestone in Selkirk’s commitment to developing positive and inclusive educational opportunities for Aboriginal learners, and created opportunities to ...