Slocan mayor's husband arrested in grow operation bust in August has court case adjourned until January
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily The arraignment hearing for the husband of the Slocan mayor accused of operating a large outdoor marijuana grow operation in Winlaw was adjourned in Nelson Provincial Court Monday. The judge adjourned the arraignment hearing until Jan. 11 when it is expected Georges Perriere will enter a plea to the […]
Christina Lake man charged with feeding bears
A resident of Christina Lake has been charged with one count of feeding dangerous wildlife under the Wildlife Act [Sec. 33.1(1)]. Allan Wayne Piche is scheduled to appear in Grand Forks provincial court on Dec. 14, 2010. A police investigation of an alleged marijuana grow operation in mid-August 2010 uncovered a number of severely […]
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 […]
Robbery suspect apprehended after fleeing on lawnmower
After allegedly robbing a convenience store yesterday morning in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States, a man fled the scene on a riding lawnmower. Police apprehended the suspect near the scene. According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, Ricky New entered the store carrying a large stick, demanded money, assaulted...
Fire at seniors' home quickly contained
A fire this afternoon at Rota Villa retirement home in the 700 block of Valhalla Street was minor and quickly extinguished, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel. Rempel said the call came in at 4:23 p.m. "A person was moving into one of the units, and it looks like some of the cardboard boxes were piled on the stove,"...
Two hospital auxiliaries have ponied up for two pieces of equipment for hospital
By Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation As construction on the Kootenay Lake Hospital’s new emergency ward nears completion, there will soon be a need to fill the new space with equipment.In response, two hospital auxiliaries have laid down a combined $37,200 for two pieces of equipment, setting an impressive tone for this year’s...
Votes needed for outdoor skateboard project
The Nelson Skateboard Park is in fifth place in the Aviva Community Fund’s million-dollar question voting.As of Friday, the submission by the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society (KLOSPS) sat at 1,953 votes, around 1,300 behind the first place leader. With the next round of voting beginning last Monday, KLOSPS has begun ...
Pet owners beware - police report suspicious incident that may have sinister implications
While everyone is commenting on the bizarre happenings in provincial politics of late, it’s worth noting that Castlegarians can find ample weirdness in their own backyards – literally. Police were called to the Woodland Park Housing Co-op this morning to investigate what appears to be an effort to bait bears or other animals. Castlegar RCMP […]
MLA Katrine Conroy resigns as party whip
Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy released the following statement concerning her position on the opposition caucus executive. I have resigned my position as Whip for the Opposition caucus. Caucus was informed of my decision today. The position of Whip is elected by caucus members and it is a role that I have held unchallenged...
Mount Sentinel student in stable condition following early morning accident
The Nelson Daily staffAn 18-year-old Mount Sentinel student is reported to be in serious, but stable condition at the Trail Regional Hospital following a highway accident west of the junction at South Slocan near Shoreacres Thursday morning.Michael Reinhart was cycling on Highway 3A when he somehow left the shoulder of the ...
