City organizations benefit from $110,036 in CBT funding
Twenty Castlegar organizations are feeling the love after city council made its recommendations for the distribution of Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiative Funding grants. Working with a kitty of over $110,000 this year, council gave the largest sum, $20,000, to SculptureWalk. “SculptureWalk has been incredibly...
Environment Canada predicts warm, dry summer for Kootenay region
A heat treat is in store for those who have suffered through one of the toughest winters — and a grim spring — in West Kootenay history. Environment Canada is predicting that this summer will be very warm and very dry, much more than normal. In its preliminary summer forecast, the national weather service said […]
Arsonist strikes in downtown Grand Forks
Two meter high flames leaped above the rim of a steel bin before firefighters arrived on the scene to douse a dumpster fire Tuesday night in the alleyway behind Pharmasave in Grand Forks. “Something just didn’t smell right,” was the initial impression of Jay Alblas, night manager at Panago Pizza. At approximately 8:18 p.m., […]
Business competition pays dividends for Selkirk students: Almost $6,000 in prizes awarded
Selkirk’s Business Administration students squared off against one another at the college’s sixth annual Business Competition held at its Castlegar campus at the end of the term. First-year students competed for the best marketing campaign, while second-year students strove for best business case analysis. Working in teams, students prepared campaigns and business solutions […]
It’s game on as the Kootenay HST tele-town hall goes Wednesday
The Kootenay version of the HST tele-town hall meeting is back on Wednesday with the Vancouver Canucks having an off day in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland, Grand Forks, Trail and all points in between will be eligible to participate in the tele-town hall hosted by Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat […]
R/T's Bennett shoots even par to capture Christina Lake title
By The Nelson Daily Sports Stop two on the West Kootenay Zone One Junior Golf circuit and another Rossland/Trail player claims the top prize. Kevin Bennett fired an even-par 72 to edge home-course favourite Tanner Kopan by three shots to claim the overall title Sunday at the Christina Lake Golf and Country Club. Bennett’s teammate […]
NDP's Atamanenko retains seat in BC Southern Interior riding
Alex Atamanenko has handily retained his seat in the B.C. Southern Interior riding which includes Nelson and Castlegar, riding the ‘Orange Crush’ wave and beating out Rossland Conservative candidate Stephen Hill in the 2011 Federal election Monday. Atamanenko’s third win as the NDP candidate in the BCSI — ganering 52 per cent of the vote […]
Hate crime in Nelson one of two random attacks in as many days
A second unprovoked, random assault in Nelson has police asking for public assistance in solving what they have dubbed a hate crime. Nelson’s Sgt. Steve Bank says three young Korean exchange students were attacked in the 200 Block of Baker Street on April 30 at about 8:30 p.m. “Although no serious injuries were sustained ...
Three-vehicle accident slows traffic on Highway 3A Monday
Afternoon commuters were slowed Monday on their drive home from work by a three-vehicle accident on Highway 3A, 300 meters east of Pacific Insight Electronics. RCMP, the Nelson Fire Department and B.C. Ambulance all responded to the accident that saw two occupants taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson with non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 4:15 […]
Bizarre bear-spray attack apparently random
Three people walking on a Nelson street in the wee hours of May 1were attacked in what police say was apparently a random assault. Paul Burkart, acting Sergeant with the Nelson Police Department, said the three were accosted by two males who jumped out of a car. “Two of the victims managed to elude their […]
