Jayden Roch dropped in a game-high 13 points to spark the L.V. Rogers Bombers to a convincing 41-14 victory over the Stanley Humphries Rockers in West Kootenay Senior Girl’s Basketball League action Thursday at the Hangar. The Bombers, registering the first win of the New Year after four straight defeats, were in control from the […]

In a recent Vancouver Sun article, the reporter wrote a story about an 82-year-old motorist in Cranbrook who was alleging she was treated unfairly by the RCMP with respect to being stopped for suspected impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample. Some other media outlets picked up this story.  Unfortunately, the writer did […]

This week, teachers of Grade 4 and 7 students in School District #20 will be sending letters home with students asking parents to withdraw their children from writing the FSAs (Foundation Skill Assessment) exams.   Why? The FSAs do not count toward student’s marks nor do the results actively support learning. They are expensive...

A new year, but not a new leaf for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and their contract talks with the provinicial government.  The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the BCTF returned to the bargaining table after the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 5 but nothing new has been proposed, said Boundary District Teachers’ Association […]

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Frank Maida has been desperately trying to replace sniper Patrick Martens since the sophomore center left the Leafs for the greener pastures of the B.C. Hockey League in November. Maida needs to search no longer for a player to replace Martens. Because just when it appeared a deal could […]

Castlegar RCMP are recommending charges of assault and mischief endangering life against a 26-year-old Nelson man, according to RCMP Sgt Laurel Mathew.  She said the charges are stemming from an incident on Jan. 8 at roughly 3 a.m., in which a limousine ride for a driver and 18 passengers ended in a collision on Columbia […]

Three separate businesses in Castlegar have been robbed of counter-top donation boxes in recent weeks, according to RCMP Const. Jeremy Knight. Knight said police have identified the suspect in one such case, and have leads in the investigation of the other two. “Some businesses chain the donation boxes down, or even glue them to the […]

Here’s what’s happening at the Royal Grill and Lounge in January: Tuesday, January 17th – Magic Bus w/ Suplex – Showtime 10pm – Magic Bus Tuesdays is a night to hear some talented local musicians or dj’s with no cover!  This Tuesday Dj Suplex takes the stage!   Wednesday, January 18th – Variety Shows w/ Estevan And […]

High winds took down the flagpole at the Touchstones Museum Tuesday afternoon forcing traffic to a stand still. At approximately 3:15 p.m. the flagpole on the former City Hall building became dislodged at its base due to high winds. The pole was tossed around breaking windows on the historic building. Nelson City Police was called […]

By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Sports Two East Kootenay rinks will carry the zone colours at the B.C. Senior Men’s Curling Championships after zone playdowns wrapped up Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club. Ken McHargue and Ralph Will, both of Sparwood, won the two qualifying spots for the upcoming provincials set for March in […]