UPDATED: Missing Nelson man located after experiencing vehicle troubles
Nelson RCMP are pleased to advise the public that a missing local man, Daniel Sookero, was safely located late Wednesday afternoon after experiencing vehicle troubles up a logging road. Sookero walked out of the forest after spending the night in his vehicle and was then able to call for a ride. He returned home and later...
LETTER: New Denver mayor speaks to tragedy, offers donation option
(Ed. Note: This letter is in reference to a situation outlined in coverage you can read by clicking here. ) This has been a difficult 10 days for our community. Many people and agencies have come forward to help us. We would like to thank: - RCMP; - New Denver & Area Fire Department; - BC...
Have fun, take photos and win cool Castlegar prize packages
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words – and it could also be worth $100 in swag now that Castlegar has a fun new promotion on the go. City council, at its regular meeting Monday night, voted unanimously to set aside $500 for the #CastlegarSelfie Summer promotion, according to city councillor Kevin Chernoff. “The idea is...
LETTER: Students from across the region join for Emergency Services Camp in Nelson
On the first weekend in May, the Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Nelson RCMP, Nelson Fire Rescue, Nelson Search and Rescue, and BC Ambulance held our first annual Emergency Services Camp for local high school students. The camp is based on our previous successful years of Police Camp in Nelson. This year...
Perry Ridge logging protester gets conditional sentence
One of two protesters arrested in March for blocking a logging road at Perry Ridge in the Slocan Valley received a 14 day conditional sentence in BC Supreme Court Tuesday. Dennis Zarelli, 37, will serve 14 days house arrest at his Winlaw home immediately and be on probation for 18 months for violating a BC Supreme Court...
COMMENT: Greetings from new nominee for NDP candidate
Dear fellow New Democrat, I am pleased to announce my official status as a nominee in the bid to become your New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in the next federal election. I am very excited about this opportunity and I thank the NDP and the riding association for the prospect to seek the nomination to […]
BCTF president announces rotating job action to begin next week
Parents in the West Kootenay/Boundary school districts should make alternate daycare arrangements for next week after BCTF president Jim Iker announced Tuesday teachers will stage a rotating strike May 26-29. Iker said the job action is in response to the threat of rollbacks made last week by government negotiators. “Last...
BREAKING: Search terminated for missing youths on Slocan Lake
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for three missing youths presumed drowned in Slocan Lake has been terminated, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "The 10-day search involved the use of the RCMP Dive Team, RCMP Helicopter, Arrow Lakes Search & Rescue, Slocan Lake Fire Dept, Vernon Search & Rescue, Bruce's...
Successful petition may prevent bridge project from moving forward
The City of Trail will have a new sewer pipeline crossing the Columbia River, but it will be up to the citizens of Trail whether or not there will be a pedestrian/bicycle bridge as well. Councillor Robert Cacchioni is chair of the Sewerage Committee and represents Trail on the board of the Regional District. Currently, according...
Largely status quo for local recycling as new system comes into place
New rules around recycling come into play on Monday across the province, but it will be business as usual in Nelson and surrounding areas as local governments here are keeping existing systems largely in place. As of Monday (May 19), the burden of dealing with recyclables in the province switches from a local government responsibility […]
