NDP interim leader Dawn Black visits Nelson/Creston riding
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyB.C. New Democrat Party interim leader Dawn Black will be in the Nelson/Creston riding this weekend to visit the region as part of International Women’s Week.Black, a unanimous selection by NDP caucus as interim leader prior to the April 17 leadership convention is scheduled to join Nelson/Creston...
Prescribed burn set for Syringa Park this month
If you spot a fire in Syringa Provincial Park this month, it’s likely due to a prescribed burn. The Ministry of Natural Resource Operations and BC Parks are planning a 20-hectare prescribed burn near the campground and day-use area to reduce the wildfire risk and maintain local ecosystems. Smoke and flame may be visible from […]
Riders rebound to square Kootenay Final with 5-2 win
The Nelson Daily SportsThe Fernie Ghostriders struck for three first period goals en route to a 5-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Castlegar Rebels in Kootenay Conference playoff action Tuesday in the East Kootenay City.The win evens the best-of-seven final at 1-1. Castlegar won the opening game...
No joy in Nakusp, but still plenty of pride
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyThere’s no joy today in Nakuspville. Or is there?Despite failing to make the top ten in the 2011 Kraft Hockeyville contest, there remains nothing but “pride” in the town of 1800.“(While) I’m a bit disappointed that we didn't make it farther in the end, (Kraft Hockeyville) brought the community out...
ATAMANENKO: Accessibility for the disabled
The term “accessibility” means many different things to many people in our society. Often, it is seen as simply providing a convenience of accessible entrances and washrooms. However, “access” goes far beyond these important aspects. The problem with disability is not the disabled individual, but rather the environment that surrounds him or her. In today’s […]
Anderson tricks Riders as Rebels open Confernce final with a bang
By The Nelson Daily SportsIt’s didn’t take the Castlegar Rebels long to shake of any rust built up from a four-day layoff.Taylor Anderson scored three times and sniper Ryan Aynsley added three points as the Rebels crushed the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Eddie Mountain champs from Fernie 8-4 in game one of ...
Bonacci, McLean key a pair of Kootenay comebacks
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe teams played 120 minutes and settled nothing.Kootenay Wildcats and Fraser Valley Phantom played to a pair of ties during B.C. Female AAA Midget Hockey League play this past weekend in Nelson.Sunday, Christina Bonacci of Trail scored with four minutes remaining in the game to pull the Cats to a ...
Grizz romps past Dogs 8-2 as KIJHL enters Final Four
By The Nelson Daily SportsIt's going to take more than just a 90-point season to dethrone the defending Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champs.Brendan Urban and Bruce Silvera, including three goals, each had four points to lead the Revelstoke Grizzlies to a convincing 8-2 victory over the Osoyoos Coyotes Sunday ...
Food Friday: Energy food!
I love Food Fridays! It means I get to experiment in the kitchen and reap the benefits! And yes, share with you as well. These two recipes made their way into my Health in a Hurry: Fast Fun Food workshop last night, and were a total hit! The energy ball recipe is adapted from a […]
Rebels off to Kootenay Conference Final after doubling Hawks 4-2
The Castlegar Rebels are off to the Kootenay Conference Final.The Rebels advanced to the series by doubing the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 4-2 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Playoff action Thursday in the Sunflower City.Castlegar wins the Murdoch Division Final 4-1.The Rebels meet the winner of the Eddie Mountain...
