Provincial program frames vision for rural region
For every dollar invested in connectivity infrastructure in the Kootenay region it was estimated to generate $14 in returns to the gross domestic product in the long term, a Provincial study found. That was one of the nuggets unearthed by the Province as part of its rural vision — Good Lives, Strong Communities — released […]
Creston RCMP arrest US fugitive
Creston RCMP said Friday that officers arrested a wanted American fugitive in the Creston Valley. RCMP said in a media release that officers made the arrest, without incident, in the 1600 Block of Northwest Boulevard in Creston. Creston RCMP were alerted Friday that American fugitive, Cole Levine, in the Creston Valley. RCMP said that Levine […]
The Ktunaxa Nation calls for the U.S. and Canada to meet with the Nation immediately to address watershed pollution
Trudeau and Biden Strike Out, Missing Both the End-of-Summer Deadline and the Commitment to Work in Partnership with the Transboundary Ktunaxa Nation to Address Mining Pollution in the Kootenai/y Watershed Submitted by the Ktunaxa Nation The United States and Canada have failed to meet their summer deadline to reach an agreement in partnership with the […]
Motion made to advocate for establishing kidney dialysis service in Nelson
A move to bring kidney dialysis service to Nelson is gathering more support. The Village of Kaslo council recently approved a motion to bring forward the case for establishing a dialysis service in Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson to the next West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District (WKBRHD) board meeting. The motion — including supporting […]
Columbia River Treaty negotiations progressing to agreement-in-principle
Progress toward an agreement-in-principle has made on operational issues on the new Columbia River Treaty, after the 19th round of negotiations concluded in Portland Oct. 12-13. The latest round of talks — including negotiators representing Canada and the United States — made progress on operational and other issues, noted a press release Wednesday from the […]
Southeast District Major Crime Unit called in to investigate shooting death in Sparwood
The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) has been called in after the discovery of a deceased male inside a Sparwood home. Staff Sergeant Jason Smart, NCO i/c, SED MCU advised that on Oct. 11, at 3:16 pm, Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a shooting at a trailer located in […]
Update: natural burials approved for city’s cemetery
Natural burials are now allowed in the city’s cemetery. City council has passed a motion on Oct. 10 during its regular monthly meeting for adoption of an amendment bylaw that would allow for natural burials in the City of Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Traditional burial practices often involve embalming, non-biodegradable caskets and concrete vaults, which […]
Interior Health calling young artists to join tobacco, vaping poster contest
Interior Health is asking young artists to share their thoughts and experience in Interior Health’s second Tobacco and Vaping Poster Contest for a chance to win $150. Young people are the experts when it comes to understanding why youth use tobacco and vape, and how smoking/tobacco and vaping impacts them and their friends, family, school and community […]
Borrowing begins for Civic Centre revitalization project
The City is set to go into debt and borrow a sum of $4.2 million to support the Civic Centre upgrade project slated for 2024. Provincial approval has been given by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to allow for borrowing by the City for up to $4.2 million — borrowing included in the Five-Year Financial […]
Stanley Cup comes to Nelson with Vegas Amateur Scout
Golden Knights amateur Scout Bruno Campese knew he would have the opportunity to experience a day with the Stanley Cup after the Vegas won the NHL Finals back in June. Sunday afternoon at the Nelson and District Community Complex Arena, the Nelson native returned to his hockey roots to celebrate the Stanley Cup with hockey […]
