Out of Left Field: Campaign conundrum: how much benefit of the doubt should we give?
I hate to be jaded and cynical, but limits of my credulity can only be stretched so far.You probably know that the B.C. Liberals are shopping for a new leader. You probably also know that they have six contenders, one of whom will soon become B.C.'s newest premier. What many people don't know is that they are voting, on Feb.12,...
Liberal leadership contender Kevin Falcon in Castlegar; meets with mayor
The fourth of six contenders for the B.C. premier's seat has come to Castlegar - Kevin Falcon, accompanied by Minister of Forests Pat Bell. More than 30 people were on hand at the Complex Tuesday afternoon to hear Falcon's pitch to govern the province through what he called the "Three Ls": listening, learning and leading....
RCMP warning: scamming continues
Police are once again warning the public to be wary of anyone asking you to send or wire them money, as scam artists are very much at work in our area. “Castlegar RCMP have released several media releases on this subject, however it appears that folks are still receiving these calls and are concerned because the scam artists...
INTERVIEW: Katrine Conroy on her recent appointment to Seniors critic and the ongoing leadership race
When the BC legislature sits again on February 14th to kick off what is expected to be a very short session, Kootenay Boundary MLA Katrine Conroy will be sitting with the familiar title of Seniors’ and Long Term Care critic in the NDP’s shadow cabinet. Conroy, who was one of thirteen party dissidents this past […]
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, […]
