They say laughter is the best medicine – and this may prove to be at least partially true for Castlegar’s 10-year-old Corbin Lew, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.  While Corbin undergoes a six-month chemotherapy treatment, folks back home are organizing fundraisers like ‘Comedy for Corbin’ on March 18. Featuring...

Last night brought with it an unparalleled thrill for 11-year-old Cole Hoodicoff, of Castlegar, who lost the use of his legs in a devastating skiing accident Jan. 3.  The young man and his father, Brad, were given ice-side tickets to a Canucks game, and while Vancouver lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2, the outing was very...

Student aid programs continue to be a priority for this government. The budget for student aid remains constant from last year. It is regrettable that the opposition is suggesting that government is making cuts to student aid programs in budget 2011/2012. Not true. Suggesting that there is a cut this year will undeniably create fear […]

Officials have ruled out the possibility of foul play as the cause of a fire at Boston Pizza Saturday that wreaked an estimated $50,000 worth of havoc.  Fire Chief Gerry Rempel said the blaze was an accident, but hasn’t yet determined exactly what sparked it.  “We responded to a fire alarm at just after 3 a.m.,” Rempel said....

In the Facilities Report released by the school district this fall, three of the top-rated scenarios see Rossland Secondary School closing and MacLean Elementary becoming a K-7 school. This is based on the assumption that grades kindergarten to seven will fit in MacLean. When you take a closer look at the numbers, however, it becomes […]

The BC Liberals will choose us a new premier on Saturday, but Mike Farnworth doesn’t really care. He too, is running for premier. “After ten years, people are ready for a change,” the NDP leadership candidate told the Telegraph this week during a brief Kootenay campaign tour. “We don’t live in a one-party state. This […]

 To the Editor:   Order of British Columbia Honours Excellence   The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour.   Nominations are now...

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports The Castlegar Rebels are quietly resting waiting for its next playoff opponent after disposing the Spokane Braves in five games. The odds-on favourite to play the Rebels in the Murdoch Final is the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. But the Nelson Leafs have a thing or two to say about who […]

With Valentine’s Day over and done with, I can freely admit to being a tad bit cynical about this occasion, often saying that the best thing about it is the day after–when all the chocolates go on sale for 50% off. Anyway, on February 14 I woke up and went about my day, wishing my […]

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsThe Beaver Valley Nitehawks exploded for four first-period goals to double the Nelson Leafs 6-3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff action Monday night in Fruitvale.The Hawks now lead the best-of-seven Murdoch Division semi final 3-2 with game six set for Tuesday at the...