RCMP and Rooney family reach out once more for help to find missing man, Owen
Australian native, Owen Kiernan Rooney, disappeared six months ago today but his family and police are not giving up hope. We are once again asking for the public’s help in locating Owen. Efforts to date have garnered many tips, however, all plausible leads have now been exhausted. Owen was last seen at the Grand Forks […]
Nelson survives series against pesky Rebels, off to provincials in Smithers
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsNelson is going to the B.C. Hockey Tier III Bantam Rep Championship tournament next month in Smithers.Which is really no surprise considering how the Leafs owned the Castlegar Rebels during the regular season.However, this playoff series was far from a walk in the park for the Leafs as the...
A walk to remember: Rossland dog owners hope to make a difference
The tragic story of the Whistler sled dog deaths sparked an emotional response around the world. Canadians were stunned by the senseless loss of life; many were angry enough to post fiery comments on Facebook, some were angry enough to make death threats against the perpetrators, but how many are angry enough to do something […]
Don't forget your Valentine
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell ...
Cemeteries full, Trail monorail unlikely: RDKB holds a town hall meeting
Finance-based gatherings can be dull. So kudos to the Area B gentleman who livened things up Tuesday night at the regional district’s Town Hall meeting held in Oasis. Among the enjoyable tidbits revealed regarding the region’s future: a monorail in Trail is unlikely, the district will not be proposing any new bridges, and Pacific Coastal […]
Ford Fiesta up for grabs during the Leafs final KIJHL regular season game
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Saturday, during the Leafs game against the Creston Valley Thunder, two lucky fans will get an opportunity to shoot for a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The chance occurs during the second-period intermission of final Kootenay International Junior Hockey League regular season home game for the Leafs. “Two fans, one selected […]
Despite being eliminated from post season, Ice keep on trucking
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Sunday the Kootenay Ice realized there are no playoffs this B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season after dropping a 5-2 decision to the top team, the Vancouver North West Giants. The loss, the 22nd of the season for the Kootenay contingent, mathematically eliminated Kootenay from the post season. “For […]
Minor Hockey Playoff action captures center stage
By The Nelson Daily Sports Nelson Minor Hockey Rep teams begin the road to the March provincial tournament this weekend in the friendly confines of the NDCC Arena. The Bantam Reps play host to Castlegar Friday at 6 p.m. in the first game of the first-team-to-four-points series. The Reps, finishing the season on top of […]
Update on Cole Hoodicoff and Rick Hansen visit
Local 11-year-old Cole Hoodicoff, who suffered a skiing injury Jan.3 that may have left him paralyzed from the rib cage down, is recovering well and was inspired by a visit from Canadian icon Rick Hansen on Monday, according to mom Amy Walters. “Hansen and Cole discussed the different sports that Cole might be interested in,...
Vandals make police work easy
It’s like the Hansel and Gretel of the police beat – except these Castlegar vandals left, not bread crumbs, but rather startlingly-clear footprints in the snow, directly from the crime scene to the culprits’ door. According to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, police received a call Sunday night reporting three males on the roof of...
