Open fires permitted across the West Kootenay
Burn away, all open fires are now permitted are now permitted in the West Kootenay due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Category three fires are now permitted, which burn material larger than two metres in height or three metres in width, stubble or grass over more than 2,000 square metres, or more than two […]
Whitewater pass holders receive benefits on the other side of the border
Nelson’s favourite ski destination now has a twin across the U.S. border. Whitewater Ski Resort recently adopted Schweitzer Mountain Resort — located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle — as its sister resort. Pass holders at each resort will now receive discounts at their sister mountain. Schweitzer and Whitewater are located […]
Assembly of First Nations Withdraws from BC Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo announced Tuesday the Assembly of First Nations will be withdrawing from the B.C. Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry, citing limitations of the Inquiry itself and an imbalance and inequity in legal resources made available to the parties. “The Assembly of First Nations is no longer […]
Home-ice loss drives Rebels to ravage Braves in Spokane
Despite outshooting their opponents 38 to 23, the Rebels fell to the Spokane Braves in home-ice action Friday night, in front of a crowd of more than 250 spectators …then battered the Braves in Spokane 3-0 the following night. On Friday night, the Rebels came out strong in the first period, scoring two goals (#12 Diego...
Hat trick by Georgetti not enough as Coyotes edge Saints, home opener Friday
The Selkirk Saints kick off the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League home season Friday at the Castlegar Complex with a date against the University of Victoria Vikes. Selkirk dropped its opening game of the season, a 5-3 decision to Okanagan College Coyotes. Caleb Georgetti of Nelson and formerly of the Leafs and Revelstoke Grizzlies of the […]
Smokers take advantage of new free program to quit
B.C. smokers lit up phone lines calling 8-1-1 this week to get help quitting. A total of 7,107 nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) orders were taken during the first week of the Province’s smoking cessation program coming into effect Friday, Sept. 30. The vast majority of smokers who called HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to register for […]
Energy Rebates 101 paves way to accessing efficiency rebates
School is in for Energy Rebates 101 in Nelson this Wednesday. Energy Rebates 101 is a new program expected to help people upgrade their home’s energy efficiency and access up to $12,000 in government rebates — and it takes place Oct. 12 at the Prestige Inn (7 p.m.). At the Energy Rebates 101 information sessions […]
Top excuses from people caught using cell phones while driving
Excuses, excuses. That’s what police across the province heard last month from B.C. drivers who were caught using a hand-held device while driving. During the month-long crackdown in September on distracted driving, police estimate they issued more than 3,500 tickets to drivers for using electronic device behind the wheel. Drivers need to honestly examine their […]
Not business as usual in Kootenay Lake SD8 schools during teacher strike
Students and their parents should not expect to receive formal report cards or to attend parent-teacher conferences this year as the teachers’ job action continues, says the region’s school district. A recent release from School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) said while teachers in the West Kootenay and across B.C. are engaged in phase one […]
Nelson adds its voice to Occupy Wall Street movement with overnight gathering planned
People are standing up across North America protesting capitalism, the government’s corporate policy and the failing of economy — and they could be standing up in Nelson now, as well. With dissatisfaction over the one per cent who just get keep getting richer, “occupy” Occupy Wall Street rallies are being held across North America, with […]
