Construction of the new $2-million Arrow Fire Zone Primary Attack Base in Castlegar  is now complete, bringing wildfire staff and equipment into one location. The two-storey, 540-square-metre (5,800-square-foot) fire base is strategically located near a major intersection on Highway 3A. The new building will be occupied by 65 seasonal Wildfire Management Branch staff, including six […]

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsAt the start of the Calder Cup playoffs Nelson’s Geoff Kinrade had a gut instinct about his American Hockey League squad — Binghamton Senators.“It's a different feeling,” Kinrade told The Nelson Daily prior to start of the post season.“It's been a while since I've been on a team that has ...

By The Nelson Daily SportsThere’s another Taylor making waves on the golf circuit, albeit the Zone One West Kootenay Junior tour.But a win is a win wherever you play.Nolan Taylor, the brother of Portland State sensation Lauren Taylor, used his superior ball-striking to edge Tanner Kopan of Christina Lake to capture the Champion...

Somewhere in the Heritage City the two Joe’s, Mario and, of course, David from The Grand Merchants Beer and Wine store, are smiling from ear to ear.The Boston Bruins took advantage of some opportunistic breaks in the second period to climb back into the Stanley Cup Final with a resounding 8-1 shellacking of the Vancouver...

Alex Atamanenko, MP, (BC Southern Interior) says he’s pleased he will be continuing in his efforts as one of the four members of the official opposition who will sit on the Agriculture Committee. “I know that Malcolm Allen, our Party’s new Agriculture Critic will do an outstanding job representing Canadian farmers,” stated Atamanenko. “He is […]

Zack Smith scored twice and Robin Lehner made 41 saves as Binghamton moved to within one victory of a Calder Cup championship with a 4-2 win over Houston in Game 5 of the AHL Finals on Saturday night in Binghamton. Binghamton, winning 3-0 Friday to even the series, has two chances to win the Cup beginning Tuesday in Houston.Corey...

Teck Resources Limited announced today that Mike Martin will retire from his role as General Manager Trail Operations. Mr. Martin will transition from his General Manager role beginning July 1, 2011. “Mike is retiring 39 years to the day that he joined Teck,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO. “Mike is a highly respected operator […]

The region’s premiere expedition adventure race is going national as Global Television and PBS have committed to broadcasting an hour-long, high-definition documentary across Canada and the USA after the July race. The Raid the North Extreme (RTNX) — a six-day, non-stop expedition race in the West Kootenay, July 23-31 — broadcast is the first airing […]

For the second week in a row Jordan Melanson got the better of his Granite Pointe teammate.Melanson shot a 1-under-par 71 to edge Josh Coletti by a stroke to claim the title at the Zone One West Kootenay Men’s Qualifying Tournament Sunday at Granite Pointe.The captain of the Simon Fraser University Men's golf team out dueled...

Laura (Dolly Cartlidge) Leach lived in Nelson for 28 years before moving to United States, Missouri, in 1987. Leach, the daughter of Ted and Evelyn Cartlidge of Balfour, graduated from L.V. Rogers High School in Nelson in 1971. She married husband Mike in 1986.She returned to school, graduating from Central Methodist University...