Leafs streaks ends at 11, Rebels close gap in Murdoch with 5-3 win over Storm
The streak is over for the Nelson Leafs. Jacob Bergeron scored a power play goal with one second remaining in the first overtime sparking the Golden Rockets to a 3-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Nelson Leafs Saturday night in the North Columbia City. The loss halts the Leafs winning streak at […]
Sweatman inquest begins Monday at Nelson Courthouse
The BC Coroners inquest into the tragic death of Sheilah Lorraine Sweatman begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Nelson Courthouse. The inquest was originally scheduled to begin in June but was postponed to ensure availability of all required witnesses, including counsel for parties with standing. Sweatman, 29, died while performing a recovery operation with […]
KIJHL's two hottest teams Leafs, Rebels keep the drive alive
The Kimberley Dynamiters kept the league’s hottest scorer Colton Schell off the sheet Friday night. However, the Nitros couldn’t stop the supporting cast as Nelson scored four unanswered goals to dump the host squad 4-1 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action in the Bavarian City. The win allowed the Leafs, winners of 11th straight […]
Red-hot Leafs, Rebels put respective winning streaks on the line on the road
There is a fire warning in the West Kootenay with smoke rising from both Nelson and Castlegar. However, Fire Departments in both cities have been asked to stand down for this emergency. That’s because there’s no danger to citizens. The real danger is the ice in arenas and opposing Kootenay International Junior Hockey League teams. […]
AMBER ALERT CANCELLED: Three-year-old Alvin Barnett found Thursday morning in Whitefish, Montana
RCMP confirm that three-year old Alvin Barnett has been located this morning, safe and sound. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said on the RCMP website that Alvin Barnett was located Friday morning in Whitefish, Montana at around 7 a.m. MST., cancelling the Amber Alert. The break in the abduction case came as a result of a civilian […]
Downtown building to get face lift
A very visible building in the city's downtown core is gearing up for a facelift after being purchased by Element Club, Bar & Grill owners George and Florio Vassilakakis. The building at 270 Columbia Ave., adjacent to the Element and currently housing the SculptureWalk offices and Book Co., will be gutted and renovated...
Castlegar Red Cross seeking volunteers
Those who experience a sudden illness or accident are often stunned by how quickly their lives can change. A car accident, a sudden slip, or a heart attack may leave a person helpless in a home built for the able-bodied. After hip or knee surgery, a broken bone, or the onset of debilitating disease, everyday tasks can ...
Federal minister at Castlegar library to announce $14,000 grant
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will be at the Castlegar and District Public Library at 11 a.m. Friday to announce federal funding for upgrades to the library. This stop wraps up Yelich’s week-long B.C. visit, in which she’s announced funding for a handful of projects coming from the Community […]
Game, set and match for the Great Van Canadians against the Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice took two on the chin from the Greater Vancouver Canadians in B.C. Hockey Major Midget League action at the Richmond Oval. The Canadians blasted the Ice 6-1 Saturday and 11-0 Sunday to sweep the series in convincing fashion. Brendan Smith of Nelson from Kimberley’s Coy Prevost early in the final period was […]
Successful outdoor market to continue indoors
The Trail Outdoor Market has met with such success, it is now continuing indoors. A joint initiative between the City of Trail, the Downtown Opportunities and Action Planning and the Chamber of Commerce, the Trail Market had its debut on June 15 on the esplanade near Jubilee Park. A committee, including city councillor Eleanor Gattafoni […]
