Former director sends letters to RDCK for new referendum
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily A call for another referendum on the vote for library service in Area F was dismissed Thursday by regional district Area F’s current director. Ron Mickel said despite a “stack” of six letters and printed emails from former regional district director Al Dawson, in opposition of the area’s narrow […]
Search for Owen Rooney gains momentum with reported sightings
The search for missing Australian man, Owen Rooney, has been extended to Vancouver Island after possible sightings. One incident in Nanaimo occurred on Nov. 5 but was not reported to police until one week later. The adult female caller told police she saw a news report that same night and decided after watching it that […]
A new 4-H Club is starting up in the Kootenay region
The West Kootenay 4-H Community Club will get things kicked off for the 2011 year, starting in January, for youth of ages nine to19 years old who are interested in food and agriculture. Sonja Seher will be hosting an information session on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus for anyone interested...
Uphill marijuana grow operation set to harvest busted by police
The Nelson Daily staff A sizable marijuana grow operation has been unearthed in an Uphill neighbourhood. Nelson Police Department officers have busted a marijuana grow operation in the basement of an Uphill home, with three people facing charges after 90 plants in full bloom were seized by police. According to police, the...
Jersey Emerald Mine could create 90 jobs: consultant
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily At least 90 jobs and $7 million annually in salaries will be injected into the region if the Jersey Emerald mine south of Salmo gets off the ground, the consultant for the tungsten mining project said Thursday. Ed Lawrence told the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors...
Ministry’s refusal to disclose sea lice data threatens freedom of information, say environmentalists
The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ continued refusal to disclose sea lice infestation data could set a dangerous precedent for future public information requests, environmental groups argue in a submission filed today to B.C.’s information commissioner. In March 2010, after six years of drawn-out proceedings, the commissioner ruled that the ministry could not conceal 2002-03 fish […]
ATAMANENKO: Home heating costs: make or break
When I think of winter coming, I imagine cosy weekends filled with children’s laughter and hot chocolate shared in the warm glow of a living room. But for too many people here in the BC Southern Interior, that first snowfall may feel a little more ominous. For some of our friends and neighbours—maybe even your […]
Mass gatherings draft bylaw prompted by rural raves
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily A wave of raves in the Kaslo area and Taghum Beach in the last year has prompted complaints and now the drafting of a regional district bylaw to regulate mass gatherings. Electronic music parties (raves) are creating a stir in some rural areas of the Regional District of Central […]
Cold weather equals peak electricity demand in province
By Greg Alexis, BC Hydro With sustained cold temperatures province-wide, there is currently a very high demand for electricity. On Monday night, the hourly peak demand – 9,877 megawatts – for BC Hydro was recorded between 5 and 6 p.m., representing an increase of more than 1,900 megawatts over the peak a week earlier. Efficiency...
Kalesnikoff Lumber hits a cord with Selkirk students
Students in Selkirk College’s School of Renewable Resources (Integrated Environmental Planning Technology, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology and Forest Technology) are raising money for their year-end field trip fund to assist with expenses of travel, accommodation, food and tours. They will be selling cords of firewood, generously donated by Kalesnikoff Lumber Company. “Thanks to Kalesnikoff […]
