Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City
The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is proud to announce the Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City Sunday, January 29. Currently on the South American leg of their long-awaited Shout It Out World Tour, Hanson also announced an extensive string of Canadian concerts starting January 23rd in Vancouver. “This tour will be […]
Nelson Police to conduct independent investigation into arrest made by Penticton RCMP
The Nelson Police Department has been called into investigate an arrest of a man by RCMP on New Year's Eve in the South Okanagan City of Penticton.On Saturday, December 31, about 11:30 pm a man allegedly stumbled onto the street in front of a RCMP vehicle.The police officer stopped to talk to the man, who appeared to be...
City utility rates to increase by six per cent
Water, sewer and garbage utility rates in Castlegar will be increased by a total of six per cent for 2012 or $44 per year for the average household. City council gave three readings to the motion at its regular meeting Tuesday night, and is expected to adopt the new rates bylaw at its upcoming meeting on Jan. 16 (votes ...
BC Ambulance Services speak to lack of Castlegar coverage over the holidays
An investigation is being launched by BC Ambulance Services into why Castlegar was left without ambulance coverage Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to BCAS Central Kootenay Superintendent Chris Mason. He also said the investigation will also encompass the fact that Castlegar first responders (fire crews) weren’t notified of the coverage gap […]
Local ski and snowboard movie competition to debut on January 10
Taco night at the Red Room is about to get spicier every other Tuesday night as local videographers converge to go film-to-film in a competition for nightly prizes and a grand prize of a 2012/2013 Red Mountain season’s pass. “This is a great opportunity for filmmakers and riders in the area to showcase their talents,” […]
Police 'attacked' with Tim Bits on Christmas Eve
The Castlegar RCMP were kept busy over the Christmas season, reporting 90 files between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. There were 13 motor vehicle accidents reported in that period. None of these accidents resulted in serious injury or death. On Dec. 26, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a roll-over...
Russians hold off Team Canada comeback to advance to gold medal final
Canada could not duplicate what the Russians did to them a year ago. Despite outscoring the Russians 4-1 in the third period, Team Canada’s comeback fell just short as the defending gold medalists held on for a 6-5 victory Monday at the World Junior Championships at the Saddledome in Calgary. Russia now advances to take […]
Climbing enthusiasts have four months to find new digs after Gravity Centre receives eviction notice from new owners
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Editor Is indoor climbing going the same way as squash in Nelson? A group of local climbing enthusiasts are going to do their best not to let the sport go the way of the dinosaur. “As it stands we are just beginning to organize and look for venues,” said […]
Tax assessments don't reflect any major changes in Castlegar property values
More than 8,000 property owners in the Castlegar area can expect to receive their 2012 assessment notices in the next few days. “Most homes in Castlegar and its surrounding rural area have changed only marginally from last year‟s assessment roll,” said Dennis Hickson, deputy assessor. “For example, a typical single...
No decision yet by government for Midway border crossing
A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) official says no decisions or action timelines have been made for any of the Midway, Boundary and other B.C. area border crossings listed in a document accidentally released in early December. “Our government is focused on ensuring our shared border is secure while easing the flow of legitimate […]
