Nelson Fire, NPD combine to assist in water rescue
Nelson Fire Rescue and Nelson Police combined Friday afternoon to rescue a person who had capsized a canoe in Kootenay Lake. Both emergency services responded to a call at 4:19 p.m. of a person in a canoe that had capsized but was unable to get the boat righted. “Both on duty members responded immediately and […]
Search for missing Alvin Dunic turns up no new clues
RCMP Senior Media Relations Officer Annie Linteau says the search for missing Crawford Bay teacher Alvin Dunic remains a mystery. Linteau said members from Nelson Search and Rescue as well as Swift Water Teams from Kimberley, Oliver/Osoyoos and Penticton searched Crawford Creek this week again with no success. “Swimmers in the water targeted areas using […]
Columbia Basin Trust’s Built Heritage Grants fund 16 projects with $1.4 million
Heritage structures are physical reminders of our communities’ pasts. They may represent community-defining businesses that have come and gone, or early ways of life that no longer exist. They may stand alone as singular examples or be part of a string of historic structures that add interest to a neighbourhood. Now, 16 heritage structures in […]
Grand Forks reaches agreement with CUPE workers
The City of Grand Forks announced Wednesday it has reached an agreement with its union workers following two days of bargaining. Mayor Frank Konrad said the agreement with CUPE Local 4728 is for four plus years. “I’m pleased that everything worked out so well, and I’m very happy with the results for the corporation and […]
This is a great chance to see Kootenay Studio Arts students in action
The educational pathway for students at Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) is an individual journey that results in a creative collection of final projects. On June 23 and 24, students from five studios will showcase their concepts, designs and skill-sets at the annual KSA Year End Show & Sale. “There are not very many […]
KOOTENAY SMOKE N’ GUNS!
Submitted by Pamela Sabo Interested in finding out more about the Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of BC? Then don't miss the The demonstration set for Canyon Park, Canyon, BC from 9 – 9:45 am on Canada Day — Saturday, July 1st, 2017. The, CMSABC, nearing its second anniversary of the creation of this...
Step Into the Light Walk Raises Awareness and Support for New Parents
Grand Forks City Park is the place people can meet Saturday (June 24th) at 10:30 a.m. to participate in the ‘Step Into the Light’ walk for women’s health. When the new baby arrives in a family, most people assume it is a time of love and celebration. What many new moms don’t expect is that […]
Police seek help finding perpetrator of cruelty to a dog
On June 17 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP responded to a call regarding a dog that had been thrown from a car window, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “The witness stated that a car had driven into the rural area of Woodland Drive near the gravel pit in Castlegar, thrown the dog out the […]
Balfour Water Users overwhelmingly approve of borrowing to upgrade water system
The on again, off again, Balfour Water System Upgrade is, well, on again after Balfour residents voted in favour to borrow money to upgrade the local system. The Regional District of Central Kootenay referendum, held Saturday (June 17th), saw 87.9% (153) of voters in support of the borrowing to commence upgrades of the system. There […]
Police warn of phone scam targeting public using NPD
The Nelson Police Department would like to make something specifically clear — the police force does not solicit money from the public through direct or through a third party. Cst. Alain Therrien said in a media release Monday Nelson Police would like to send out an alert regarding the latest scam that targets the public....
