Nelson joins rest of Canada at 'Defend Our Climate' rallies
Speakers, singer-songwriters, and even Bob from Kaslo, trekked to the microphone to voice displeasure with corporate Canada during the “Defend Our Climate” protest Saturday afternoon at the Nelson City Hall Courtyard. “Put your finger in the pipes,” organizer Keith Wiley told the crowd of 200 plus concerned citizens. Nelson...
Saints ring up nine on Clan to knock SFU from the unbeaten ranks
The Selkirk Saints sent a message to the rest of the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League the road to the title must come through Castlegar. Selkirk scored nine times en route to a 9-5 pasting of previously unbeaten Simon Fraser University in front of a raucous crowd Saturday at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. The win moved […]
Leafs get sniper Jamie Vlanich back from BCHL
According to Elite Hockey Prospect stats, the experiment lasted two games. But at least now Jamie Vlanich can put behind any “What If?” thinking as the Trail native is expected to return to the Green and White Friday when the Leafs travel to Princeton to meet the Posse in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action. […]
Saints face undefeated SFU in BCIHL showdown
It may still be early in the season, but the Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program enters weekend action facing a something of a must-win situation when they host Simon Fraser University in a 2013 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League championships rematch at the Castlegar Recreation Complex on Saturday. The game, which is presented by Mallards Source […]
Kaslo faces reduction in on site emergency care
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Like the other 300 residents who attended Tuesday’s Kaslo Village Council meeting, Maggie Winters is not happy about Interior Health’s decision to reduce Kaslo’s emergency room hours to weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm. “But at least a decision takes some of the uncertainty away,” said the spokesperson for […]
Booze and belligerence on the docket for NPD
Nelson police have been coping with booze and belligerence, according to NPD Sgt. Paul Bayes. “On Nov 10 at 9:54 a.m., the Nelson Police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Hwy 3A/Lakeview Crescent,” Bayes said in a press release Wednesday. “The vehicle had driven over the bank and rolled over at […]
Police seeking suspect in broad-daylight armed robbery in Castlegar
Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the perpetrator of an armed robbery in Castlegar Wednesday morning, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little. "On Nov. 13, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a male entered the Paragon Pharmacy located at #117- 1983 Columbia Ave. ... and pulled out what is described as shotgun,...
Selkirk College hosts TEDx talks about student experience
Area youth will be sharing stories of challenge, resilience and inspiration this Saturday at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at a special TEDx event. TEDx events are designed to give communities an opportunity to stimulate dialogue. This Saturday’s event is co-sponsored by Selkirk College and School District 8 with...
Kaslo woman one of many in region honoured for RCMP service above and beyond - and none of them are cops
A very special RCMP awards presentation was held this past Thursday in Kelowna, honoring a specific group of spouses of RCMP police officers. The "Unpaid Second Man" award was created in 2010, with over 450 RCMP wives from across Canada having received the award to date with 168 of those in BC. On Thursday November 7, 2013,...
LETTER: A nursing student's plea to allow people to die with dignity
Dear Editor, It was a cool February day when I was forced to play the role of God and make one of the toughest decisions of my life: to end my cat’s pain and suffering through euthanasia. Having had a very special bond with animals all my life, this was not a decision I took lightly. (As she was) previously healthy, I immediately...
