Fire guts North Shore house Monday
The news just got a lot more interesting for a North Shore couple. While watching the 5 o’clock segment the couple noticed smoke and fire coming from the house at 2184 Highway 3A at approximately 5:20 p.m. Monday. “All I noticed was the . . . news was on when we saw the fire start and called it in,” […]
Fullerton birdies 18 to capture first Zone One West Kootenay Junior tour title Sunday in Nakusp
Ryan Fullerton took advantage of a small field to capture his first ever Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf tour title Sunday at the Nakusp course. “Ryan played solid golf all day and sealed the victory sticking his approach on 18 to five feet and then making the birdie putt,” said zone coordinator Rob McKay. […]
Mallard's Source for Sports, NHLPA join forces to fulfill hockey dreams for children
The NHLPA and Mallard’s Source for Sports is pleased to announce that Source For Sports will be serving as the “Official Equipment Supplier” of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Goals & Dreams Game Changer Award program. The NHLPA Goals & Dreams Game-Changer Award assists individual families who find themselves in unique financial […]
More than $3 million to be spent for Highway 3 improvements
The province is investing more than $13 million in Highway 3 improvements, with more than $3 million to be spent in the West Kootenay region. Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and […]
A few tips on preventing bike theft
Do you like your bike? Then with the warmer weather finally arriving, it’s time for cyclists to protect their ride as the increase in bike riders comes and increase of bike thefts. While a theft of your investment can take just moments, the inconvenience and financial loss will last much longer. Here are a few […]
North Shore, Balfour Departments respond to Nine Mile house fire
Quick reponse by a thoughtful neighbour may have saved a North Shore family from possibly life-threatening injury following a roof fire Thursday (May 10) at 4230 Highway 3A nine miles north of Nelson. At approximately 4:50 p.m., North Shore Fire Department received a call of a fire on Crescent Bay Road after a neighbour noticed […]
HIGH STREAM ADVISORY: Boundary on watch for flooding
A few days of warmer temperatures led to a shift from accumulating snowpack to melting resulting in rising river levels across the Southern Interior this week, putting the Kootenay / Boundary regions on flood alert. The high stream advisory was posted by the B.C. River Forecast Centre on Thursday as they anticipate continued...
Buzz on Business — Dig Garden Centre for those who like to garden
By Nyree Marsh, The Nelson Daily Kootenay gardeners have a fantastic new place to get everything they need to make their garden inspirations come to life; Dig Garden Centre just celebrated its Grand Opening at Playmor Junction in the South Slocan. Conveniently located between Nelson and Castlegar, Dig owners Mark and Lori Loran, have created […]
OP/ED: It's best we never saw it coming
My friends and I were visiting over coffee not too long ago and, as usual, the topic of parenting came up. As we chatted and exchanged funny stories, the conversation shifted into our experiences of being pregnant with our first children. Not the morning sickness and physical stuff, but the emotional experience of preparing...
Online chicken survey intended to prevent council from running 'afowl' of public opinion
The chickens are ruling the roost once again, and the puns are flying fast and furious after city councillor Deb McIntosh requested a public meeting discussing whether the city should allow residents to raise chickens on urban properties in Castlegar. At council’s regular meeting Monday night, McIntosh said the city had allowed...
