Following a lengthy bail hearing on June 22 at the Nelson Courthouse, a youth suspect charged in the May 15 sudden death of a 25-year-old Trail resident was released from custody on bail with strict conditions. The entire list of charges against the youth, whose name cannot be released, now includes: second degree murder, three […]

Kootenay folk will now be able to give a green boost to the environment, and receive a carbon tax credit to boot. FortisBC announced it has launched its renewable natural gas product offering for residential customers in the Kootenays. Eligible customers now have the option of designating 10 per cent of their household’s natural gas […]

Reel Adventures Fishing Report for June 2010Kootenay LakeFishing in Kootenay Lake comes down to one word, “unbelievable.”What can I say?My favorite month for fishing has always been May, however things seem to be a month behind this year. There is one good thing about our dreary spring weather, it has kept the fishing going...

It’s a new era for those looking to enter the environmental sector in the West Kootenay. The School of Environment and Geomatics (formerly School of Renewable Resources) at Selkirk College has completed its re-design of its curriculum in four environmental diploma programs — readying the program for fall 2011. “You can begin your hands-on training […]

A 25-year –old Salmo man is facing a laundry list of charges after apparently trying to run people down with his car after a disagreement, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel. Seibel said police responded to a call at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, and found a 1991 Chev Blazer that had crashed into […]

Postal workers from Local 790 took to the streets of Nelson Monday, joining union brothers and sisters from across Canada, to walk the picket line in search of a better contract.However, the letter carriers and inside workers may not be on the street long after the Harper government announced legislation in the house Monday...

Really, it's the start of summer.And the folks at Kootenays — Borderline Boaters are stoked to be presenting this year's Kootenay Whitewater Festival this weekend on the Slocan River near Crescent Valley.The event, hosted at Endless Adventure, starts off with some meet and greet at the Endless Adventure campground and leads...

Rossland’s Gnarlies Angels and the Babes of Brutality of Salmo continue to be the talk of the West Kootenay Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby League following the latest stop on the tour Friday in Castlegar. Gnarlies Angels took care of the Dam City Rollers while Babes of Brutality got past a short-staffed Lumber Jackies of […]

Last week Dr, Brenda Gill outlined how to help yourself if you suffer from allergies at this time of the year. Today, she writes part two of her environmental sensitivity column. The following will give you some ideas on how to minimize your reactions. Minimize your known allergens – food and environmental For airborns: Consider […]

Grab your fishing rod and tackle and forget your licence, it’s the annual free family fishing weekend in BC. People can get together with family and friends to go fishing for free without a licence on Fathers’ Day weekend (June 17-19) this year and in the years to come. In Nelson, The Nelson and District […]