Drilling begins for new natural swimming ponds at Millennium
Ground has finally been broken for the $1.2-million natural swimming pond feature at Millennium Park. Yesterday saw crews undertaking the first step in construction – digging the well which will feed the ponds with fresh water, a task that should be completed this afternoon (Thursday). “We’ve blocked off the playground area for safety,” said civic […]
Lucky Saints supporters get shot at $5000 during Saturday's Fan Appreciation Night
It’s $5000 and its up for grabs to three lucky Saints supporters during Saturday’s Fan Appreciation Night as Selkirk College wraps up an amazing B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season at 7:30 p.m. in the Castlegar Recreation Complex. The shot a $5000 is just one of many contests and prize giveaways during the festive evening. The […]
Two young lads save dog in distress
City Police staff praised the quick thinking of two Nelson youths for possibly saving the life of a dog Saturday (February 23) near the Observatory Street Overpass in Rosemont. In the early hours of Saturday evening the 12-and 13-year old boys located a dog that appeared to be wandering in traffic on the Observatory Street […]
Free legal advice for local businesses
The Kootenay-Boundary region is a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, talent and creativity that continues to hatch innovative small businesses. While great ideas and enterprise are here in abundance, the legal steps required to translate ideas into a fully operational and functional businesses can be a major hurdle. In September 2012 , the “Ask An Expert” […]
Castlegar and Nelson swimmers off to provincials
Photo: Back row: Gabriel Hanvold, Niallan Collier, Riley Major. Front row: Kelsey Andrusak, Tenysha Ross Van Mierlo, Cyan Ross Van Mierlo On Feb. 8-10, the Ross Van Mierlo sisters of Castlegar attended the provincial AA Swimming Championships in Surrey. Both girls swam a number of best times, with Tenysha (13 years old) grabbing bronze in […]
Kootenay roller derby team makes it to first-ever national championships
West Kootenay Roller Derby’s all-star team has managed to climb to the top of the heap in Canadian Roller Derby, and they’ve done it in a remarkably quick fashion. The Kootenay Kannibelles are gearing up for some high-calibre derby at a national level tournament set to take place at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace March […]
Beitel's OT winner lifts Nelson to lead in Murdoch Semi Final, Braves upset Rebels 2-1
The Nelson Leafs are making believers out of the few fans that picked them to win against Beaver Valley in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff pool. J.J. Beitel’s goal 6:20 into overtime sparked the Leafs 2-1 Murdoch Division Semi Final victory before 550-plus fans Monday night at the NDCC Arena. The Leafs, losers […]
Greenwood water wins bronze and silver in this year’s water tasting competition
Greenwood may have lost their place as the top tap water in the world, but the great tasting water still took home two medals at the 23rd annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition this past weekend. The Greenwood water got a bronze in the Best Municipal Water in the World category, where the same […]
Selkirk Saints continue with record-setting season, score weekend wins over SFU and TRU
The Selkirk College Saints continue to make this season as one for the history books. The Saints defeated rival Simon Fraser University Clan 2-1 in shootout to set new B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League records for wins (20) and points (40) Saturday at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby. Thomas Hardy scored the deciding marker […]
Valentine's Day weekend no sweetheart deal for city cops
Partygoers got out of hand and three people are facing criminal charges after a special event at a local bar, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “The Castlegar RCMP were kept busy in the downtown area during the evening of Feb. 15 into the early hours of the morning on Feb.16, specifically dealing with 15 files involving...
