New report recommends heating Nelson with hot water biomass energy
A new draft consultant report commissioned by the city recommends hot water biomass—burning wood waste from sawmills to heat water— as a heat source for Nelson’s buildings. There are still some details to be worked out with the consultant, says Nelson Hydro manager Alex Love, before the report is presented to Nelson City Council in […]
Ferraro Foods speaks to Facebook furor over Sensible BC video
A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...
Perepolkin rink cruises to Nelson Cashspiel title
T.J. Perepolkin scored early and often en route to capturing the $1500 prize at the Nelson Curling Club 2013 Open Cashspiel Sunday at the Heritage City Club. Perepokin, third Deane Horning, second Tyler Orme and lead Don Freschi of Trail dumped Rick Cutler of Nelson in seven ends. Kevin Nesbitt is the fifth man on […]
Documents show EcoSociety under surveillance by federal government agency over pipeline protest
A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...
Boating, dams, fish & wildlife some of concerns during Friends of Kootenay Lake summit
By Randi Jensen, The Nelson Daily The first annual Lake Summit sponsored by Friends of Kootenay Lake (FOKL) was held earlier this month at the Balfour Hall with a full slate of speakers and exhibitors. More than 100 people attended the event. Ramona Faust, Regional District of Central Kootenay’s elected representative for Area E kicked […]
Clan routs Denver's Regis Rangers to advance to NCAA Div II Final Four
Jules Chopin of Kaslo and the Simon Fraser University Clan have advanced to the final four of the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament with a convincing 5-0 win over host Regis Rangers Sunday in Denver. The Clan travel to Evans, Ga. for the NCAA Division II semi final December 5 against Carson-Newman of Jefferson […]
Saints take to road looking for points against UVIC
On the heels of a huge home ice win over Simon Fraser University on Saturday night, the Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will travel to Vancouver Island this weekend for a pair of B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League games against the University of Victoria at the Ian Stewart Complex. Both games are being streamed on live […]
Valhalla Wilderness Society Stops Pipeline Through Pristine Grizzly Country
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Good news is hard to come by for Wayne McCrory. But that ended last week when the New Denver bear biologist got word that his efforts will keep a gas pipeline out of the Khutzeymateen Provincial Park and grizzly bear sanctuary. Pacific Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) has announced that […]
Putting the 'community' in Community Harvest Food Bank
Dear Community Members: It is that time of year again when the Community Harvest Food Bank makes it appeal to the greater community. The Food Bank works hard to offer a variety of different services to those members of our community who may require a little bit of extra help. Some of these services include, but are not limited...
Community Foundation offers productive gift-giving option for all of Castlegar
The Community Foundation of Castlegar and District received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency earlier this year and can now issue tax receipts to the donors. Community foundations receive donations from local citizens who wish to give back or leave a permanent legacy in their hometown. These charitable gifts...
