Right around the corner comes the B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenay 2011
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports It’s T-minus . . . well, its getting real close. After months of planning the B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenay 2011 is ready for lift off. “It’s all progressing very well,” B.C. Seniors Games West Kootenay 2011 president Pat Metge told The Nelson Daily Thursday from “One Stop Shopping” […]
Bobbitt facing laundry list of charges
Ed Note: the following is a press release issued by the Penticton RCMP: Investigators with the Penticton General Investigation Section have been successful in obtaining charge approval on a total of 8 separate counts against accused David Wesley Bobbitt, the man arrested for the July 31th\, unlawful confinement and aggravated...
Slow fire season has potential to grow hotter
Although the hot and dry weather continues in the West Kootenay, the soaking the region took last winter and in spring has allowed it to have an almost non-existent fire season — so far. There have been no active fires of note or fires larger than 10 hectares in the region since the 23.3 ha. […]
Explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites this weekend
The Heritage city’s arts scene comes alive this weekend with the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event (August 13-14 from 10 am – 5 pm). Travel to studios and archives that aren’t normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people […]
Drug impaired drivers, undercover operation ferreting out drug traffickers highlight police activity at Shambhala
There was an overall increase in drivers impaired by drugs on West Kootenay roads during the Shambhala Music Festival Aug. 2-9, according to police enforcement units. Several injury collisions were reported on Aug. 8 during the time the event was closing, said Sgt. Fred Mansveld of West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit. “It is believe […]
Bertolucci closes in on Team Pacific roster spot, remains on 23-player list following provincial camp
Luke Bertolucci of Montrose is one step closer to playing in the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Windsor, Ont. The Kootenay Ice forward earned a spot on the Team Pacific shortlist following a successful B.C. Hockey U17 Provincial Camp held last month in Salmon Arm.Bertolucci remains on the 23-player roster before B.C....
RCMP: Motorcyclist dies near the Paulson bridge
A 53-year-old Albertan motorcyclist died of injuries sustained when he lost control of his bike on a corner near the Paulson Bridge on Highway #3 yesterday. Randall Prockiw, of Redwater, Alberta, was heading towards Castlegar on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at about 5:40 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve and hit the soft shoulder […]
Nelson cookbook shortlisted for national award
Seasonings: A Year of Local Flavour in Words and Recipes (published by the Kootenay Country Store Cooperative and the Nelson Library last fall), is short-listed in the English-language Culinary Culture Category of the 2011 Canadian Culinary Book Awards, sponsored by Cuisine Canada and the University of Guelph. Awards will be presented at a gala reception […]
Ice coaching staff select 12 players after training camp for BCMMHL squad
Cole Arcuri of Nelson and Scott Davidson and Jake Lucchini of Trail head the list of players following training camp for the Kootenay Ice Major Midget squad this past weekend at the NDCC Arena in Nelson.Arcuri, a defenceman, is a rookie on the Major Midget squad.He’s joined by Davidson and Lucchini, both returning for their...
Sudden drowning death in waters of Kootenay Lake
A 40-year-old Fruitvale man drowned Saturday night after he slipped in the dark and fell off of a boat moored at Woodbury Resort and Marina and into the waters of Kootenay Lake. Heath Duclos was reported as missing Sunday morning after his father arose from an overnight sleep on the their boat in the marina […]
