Celgar shutdown promises economic spinoff for community
Celgar's annual 10-day shut down is now under way, according to communications coordinator Sandy Hinter. “At the peak of our shutdown, we will have an additional 500 people at Celgar (mostly contractors and equipment specialists from across the continent), many of whom are staying in the local hotels, eating in the local...
Selkirk's annual exam competition puts high school students the test
High school students from around the region have a chance to contribute towards their tuition at Selkirk College if they can out-test the best at the Annual Scholarship High School Exam Competition. For more than 15 years, School of University Arts & Sciences instructors have challenged secondary students in the competition...
OP/ED: MP hosts Ottawa premiere of Nelson movie
On June 3, BC Southern Interior MP, Alex Atamanenko hosted the Ottawa premiere of “The Change Agents”. The evening was co-sponsored by the Citizens Climate Lobby, Ontario Chapter and saw more than 70 people in attendance, including 10 Members of Parliament. “It was an honour for me to host this important event. I would like […]
Arson/Armed robbery cases working through court system
Police are slowly working two massive files through the court system, with the first reaching sentencing in Castlegar court Monday. Lee Wilding, 19, offered a guilty plea in the arson causing more than half a million dollars in damage to the Kinnaird Church of God on March 18 – a crime he committed just one week after being...
LETTER: 300 scholars to Harper: Enbridge recommendation based on junk science
Dear Prime Minister Harper: Based on the evidence presented below, we, the undersigned scholars, have concluded that the Joint Review Panel’s (JRP) assessment of the Northern Gateway Project (the Project) represents a flawed analysis of the risks and benefits to British Columbia’s environment and society. Consequently, the...
UPDATED: Drinking City of Nelson water back to being okay — except in Fort Sheppard area
The City of Nelson, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, has recinded the water quality advisory for residents in the Heritage City — except for Fort Sheppard Drive. The announcement was made Thursday after turbidity levels returned to normal levels. However, in the Fort Sheppard Drive area of the city, turbidity...
LETTER: SD 20 Superintendent discourages student walkout slated for tomorrow
Dear parents and guardians: In schools across British Columbia, a student walkout is being promoted for the morning of Wednesday, June 4. While I respect the desire of students to express their views regarding the current labour dispute, the proposed walkout raises a number of concerns, particularly with regard to student...
Alternate elementary track meet this Thursday already seeing hundreds of registrants
Due to the rotating teachers strike in School District 20, the annual track and field meet will no longer be held by the school district. But that doesn't mean it's cancelled. “When [the track and field meet] was cancelled last Monday, [The Trail Champion's Peter Sheets] messaged me and said there might be a possibility of ...
Selkirk College Rural Pre-Medicine Program Student Takes on Challenge in South Africa
Jesse McDonald is preparing for her medical school journey by spending an intense summer on a research project aimed at making life better for some of the most vulnerable youth in South Africa. Earlier this year the Nelson resident was accepted into Selkirk College’s Rural Pre-Medicine Program and will be part of the new...
First Nations remains found at Slocan Pool area
The provincial government is now consulting with First Nations groups after a hiker found bones earlier this year at the Slocan Pool area, below the Kootenay Canal in South Slocan. According to information provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, a hiker discovered bones at the popular recreation area on Feb. […]
