Proposed changes to Agricultural Land Commission could affect local food security, farmland
An institution established 40 years ago to protect farmland in British Columbia could soon be disbanded by the provincial government, which may have major implications for the food security of West Kootenay residents, according to one local expert. Established in 1973, the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is an area of about 47,000 square kilometres of […]
Trail Men's League tips off on another season, opening available for new players
The Trail Men's Basketball League is alive but on life-supports systems as organizers attempt to save the hoop league. League organizers are attempting to start the league up for the 2013-14 season Monday, but have seen a sharp drop in registration. Anyone wanting to join a team in the league is urged to contact Steve at...
Bruins struggle to save away game winning streak
Saturday night’s hockey game between the Grand Forks Border Bruins and the Summerland Steam brought in fans by the droves. There was almost a full house of spectators in the stands, waiting to see if the Bruins would win their third consecutive game after two wins on the road. The battle was hard-fought. No goals […]
Mount Sentinel dumps Fernie to capture 'A' Girls Volleyball Championships
In the end, the Mount Sentinel Wildcats proved to be too much for the rest of the Kootenay zone. The South Slocan squad captured the Kootenay High School A Girl’s Volleyball title Satuday in Fernie, dumping the host school 3-0 in the best-of-five final. Mount Sentinel won by scores of 25-8, 25-16, 25-18. “We had […]
FortisBC manager severely injured as lockout of IBEW members nears six months
FortisBC has confirmed a manager was injured conducting electrical work in Kelowna earlier this month. Joyce Wagenaar, Director of Communications at FortisBC said told The Nelson Daily the electrical employee was injured (Friday) November 1 performing operational work in the Central Okanagan City. “All managers performing operational duties are well trained and experienced and operate […]
UPDATE: Snow storm slows traffic on Kootenay Pass
The storm came and went and left behind a lot of snow at the higher elevations for skiers. A snow advisory did not disappointed as a centemeters of snow fell at the higher elevations, including the Kootenay Pass Tuesday. Avalanche control near the summit slowed traffic Tuesday morning. The storm passed leaving cooler northern...
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 […]
