It starts today: distracted drivers targeted by RCMP
Traffic services units throughout the West Kootenay will join other traffic units across the province as they focus on distracted drivers throughout the month of February. Despite the new legislation banning the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices while driving, police have noticed more drivers taking chances, talking and texting while driving. […]
Piece of valuable history lands in RDCK's lap
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily A very popular and historical North Shore recreation spot will wind up in the hands of the regional district and preserved from private developers. Regional District of Central Kootenay Area F director Ron Mickel confirmed that Mcdonald’s Landing will be transferred at no cost from the Department of Fisheries […]
Refs change colours to help fight cancer
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports Hoop fans taking in the Bomber tournament this weekend at the Hangar may be a little confused at the colour of the whistles used by the game officials. Please do not adjust your bifocals. The pink whistle is part of the Blow The Whistle on Cancer campaign supported by […]
Rockets blast past Kootenay Wildcats
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily Sports The Kootenay Wildcats proved they can play at the same level as the elite teams in the B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League. The Wildcats just can’t beat those elite teams. Thompson/Okanagan Rockets reeled off a pair of Female Midget AAA League wins during the weekend in Nelson, edging […]
Bantam Reps sweep rivals from Sunflower City
By The Nelson Daily Sports Second period goals by Sawyer Hunt, Nolan Percival and Brandon Sookro sparked the Nelson Bantams Reps to a 6-3 victory over rival Castlegar Rebels in West Kootenay Minor Hockey League action Friday at the NDCC Arena. Sunday, Sam Woodward potted the winner with six minutes remaining in the game to […]
Housing still the greatest need for former Kerr residents
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Long-term housing continues to be the greatest need for those displaced by the Kerr Apartment Building fire last month, according to the Unmet Needs Committee. The chair of the committee, Allison Alder of Selkirk College, said the primary goal of the committee is getting people back on their feet, […]
Water Act changes could place BC resource on market: Maxey
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyWater as a commodity may be the result of the moves the Province is making as they finished the second round of the Water Act modernization public consultation period, says one regional district alternate director. Nelle Maxey of Regional District of Central Kootenay Area H said the recent...
Too late to turn back for KIJHL?
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsIt a decision the movers and shakers at Kootenay International Junior Hockey League headquarters said would not happen, move into a larger markets like Kamloops or Kelowna.But in 2006 Osoyoos was granted a move to Spoolmak Country and in the spring of 2010, there was the KIJHL announcing ...
Sinixt answer could come forth in February
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily The ultimate question of whether the Sinixt Nation exists or not will be one of the main side issues answered in BC Supreme Court when their court case to prevent logging on Perry Ridge resumes in Vancouver next month. Arguments are still in process but have been adjourned this […]
Environment becomes priority for the City of Grand Forks
The growing pressure to address environmental concerns in the Grand Forks area led city council to increase the mandate of their air quality committee to become the new environment committee tackling air, water and climate change.Chaired by Councillor Chris Moslin, the new committee held its inaugural meeting last week. Twenty-one people came out to the meeting […]
