UPDATE: Jury at Sweatman inquest shown chilling video on Day two
The jury at the BC Coroners inquest into the death of member swift water search and rescue volunteer Sheilah Lorraine Sweatman witnessed chilling video Tuesday at the Nelson Courthouse. The unedited footage detailed the entire sequence of events leading to Sweatman’s death in June 2011. The rescue team, which Sweatman was a member, was attempting […]
Nelson Police kept busy during weekend, respond to more than 60 calls
A teenager in distress, a man failing to adhere to release conditions, squatters and the arrest of a man on a Canada-wide warrant kept Nelson Police officers busy as the department was swamped with more than 60 calls during the weekend. Teenager finds medication and alcohol not a good mix Friday (November 16) Nelson Police […]
OP/ED: Ninja knickers to the rescue
I was cruising around Pinterest one day and found a quote that struck something deep inside me. It read, “I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.” (I know, deep, right?) Anyway,I gasped in excitement and thought, “Oh my gawsh, that’s totally me!” and quickly ‘pinned’ it before moving on to other sparkly […]
Glitzy ceremony honours 10 deserving volunteers with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals
It was a ceremony that had all the glitz and glitter of a Buckingham Palace Queen celebration. Friday, at Nelson's Hume Hotel, BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko joined the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors to recognize 10 outstanding individuals for years of contributions to communities and fellow...
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...
