OP/ED: Local MP less-than-pleased with federal budget
Local NDP MP Alex Atamanenko says that, with the exception of a small business tax credit, the Conservative budget falls short of delivering results for people here in rural B.C. “The government promised to focus on jobs but has not introduced any new measures to create meaningful employment. It is good that skills training is […]
70-yr-old California man dies in skiing mishap
A 70-year-old California man has died after a heliskiing mishap yesterday, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel. “At 1:48 p.m., the Great Northern Cat Skiing company contacted the Nakusp RCMP reporting a fatal incident where a skier had fallen into a tree well,” Seibel said, explaining tree wells inthe higher elevations can be three […]
UPDATE: Okanagan sweeps Kootenay Wildcats out of playoffs
The hockey season for the Kootenay Wildcats came to an end Saturday in the Central Okanagan. The B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey squad lost 5-2 to Okanagan Rockets in semi final playoff action Saturday in Kelowna at the Capital News Centre. The Rockets won the best-of-three series 2-0 and now advance to the league final […]
Mallard's Team of the Week — Selkirk Saints
This selection was easy for the Mallard’s Source for Sports Staff and Management after the Selkirk Saints completed its rags to riches season Saturday at the NDCC Arena by capturing the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League Championship, in overtime no less. For those people just crawling out from under a rock the Saints went from a […]
Operator of five coalmines in the Elk Valley committed to health of Elk River
Editor, The Nelson Daily A recent study out of the U.S. has generated much discussion about the health of the Elk River. As the operator of five steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley, which employ over 4,000 people who live in the region, we take environmental issues very seriously. Our people raise their families […]
Join millions for Earth Hour
It’s just an hour, but in the grand scheme of things it’s a mighty big hour. Miillions from around the world will turn off the lights, shut down down the televisions and computers and go dark during the annual Earth Hour. Earth Hour is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, starting at 8:30 p.m. […]
RDCK keeps handle on any major budget increases
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is keeping a lid on a major increases in 2013, announcing the budget for the upcoming year will be just over one percent. The projected budget, increasing to $58,686,050 from $58,022,994 — 1.14% increase, will adopt its 2013—2017 Financial Plan on March 28. “This plan is the result of […]
Bizarre twist in Johnson's Landing thefts - items found at roadside
Some of the property stolen from the recent break-and-enters in the Johnson’s Landing area has now been recovered. Kaslo RCMP are crediting a sharp-eyed local citizen with pointing them in the right direction. Kaslo Detachment Commander Cpl Shaun Begg says that a local resident, travelling near Fussey’s Corner, about 100 meters east of Highway 31, […]
Castlegar United Way to close its doors
The region is slated to bid adieu to yet another non-profit organization – the Castlegar United Way – due to lack of volunteers and donours. United Way president Nicole Beetstra said the almost-half-century-old charity will be closing its doors on May 31, with the official announcement coming at a general meeting on April 2....
West Kootenay Cats score draw in final game at provincials against Prince George
Julie Sidoni of Trail scored the lone goal as West Kootenay Wildcats played to a 1-1 tie Wednesday at the B.C. Hockey Bantam Female Championships in Vernon. The game was the final contest of the Championships after the Cats finished were eliminated from the playoffs with a 0-2-2 record. West Kootenay lost 5-1 to Tri […]
