Local high school hoop officials hope to take bite out of cancer with Pink Whistle campaign
Basketball officials throughout the province are at is again, joining forces to raise money and awareness in the third annual Call a FOUL on Cancer — Pink Whistle campaign. The annual campaign, which runs through the month of February — strives to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society — B.C. and Yukon Division. “There’s […]
Ice take it on the chin against Vancouver Northeast Chiefs, swept out during BCMMHL action
On a good day the Kootenay Ice can compete with any other team in the B.C. Hockey Major Midget League. However, when the Ice do not bring their A-game to the rink bad things happen — like the 10-0 shellacking Kootenay received at the hands of the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs Sunday in Coquitlam. The Chiefs […]
Touchstones hosts Forest for the Trees exhibit
Touchstones Nelson’s upcoming exhibition,Forest for the Treesbrings together four regional artists whose work explores our relationship with the natural landscape. The exhibition will include sculpture, installation, painting and photography. First Nations spiritual beliefs are explored in Barbara Maye’s investigation into the life stories of trees and Tanya Pixie Johnson’s mixed media works which examine the […]
IHA offers Castlegarians an apology
An open letter to the community of Castlegar; Interior Health would like to apologize to the residents of Castlegar and area for not properly informing you of the temporary closure of the emergency department last Saturday. Interior Health has contingency plans in place when facing a service interruption like this, which includes notifying community officials, […]
Hawks clinch Murdoch, now enter post season as early divisional favourite to capture playoff title
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily The first round of the Murdoch playoffs have been set. And now Terry Jones and the Hawk players can sit back and watch the Nelson Leafs and Castlegar Rebels pound the daylights out of each other during the first round of the playoffs while Beaver Valley toys with the […]
Local businessman Dale Donaldson of Mallard's Source for Sports recognized for years of dedication
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Local owner of Mallard’s Source for Sports Dale Donaldson was recently honoured with the 2011 John Buckner Memorial award during the annual Hockey Buying Show last month in Hamilton. The award, in the memory of John Buckner, a strong advocate of Source for Sports and a mentor to all who knew ...
First responders learn about Castlegar emergency ward closure on Facebook
Tonight’s city council meeting will almost certainly see disgruntled residents and representatives, after Castlegar’s emergency ward was closed without notice Saturday. People – even first responders – seeking medical care were met, at the hospital doors, with a sign that read, “Emerg dept closed for today (Sat Feb 4) Please head to Trail or Nelson […]
Rice uses home course knowledge to steal thunder from World’s best riders at Red Bull Supernatual
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily First find a location and then build a course. For those keeping score at home the North Face at Balface Lodge near Nelson just happened to be the place of choice. Lobby a major sponsor to bank roll the event before inviting a few friends, who just happen to some of the best boarders in the...
2012 budget to include property tax increases for all but major industry
The City of Castlegar unveiled its $19-million 2012 budget to less-than thunderous applause Wednesday, as only seven people (not including city staff and council) showed up for the public meeting. The turnout was disappointing, but not surprising, according to city councillor and finance committee chair Russ Hearne. “It’s similar to the turn out we’ve had […]
Blueberry residents urged to keep pets indoors after cougar sighting
A massive cougar apparently made a pit-stop in Blueberry last weekend, which is only one of many good reasons for residents to keep their pets indoors. Area resident Colleen Kalnins said she was preparing to go to bed Saturday night when she saw the big cat. “It was about 11 p.m. and I was turning out my lights,” she said. ...
