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May 2013

UPDATED: Candidates lay out health care future in last of all candidates forums a few days before Election

by Nelson Daily staff on 09 May 2013

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People filled the Hume Room for the final All-Candidates Forum.

Mallard's Team of the Week — Dance Umbrella

by Nelson Daily Sports on 09 May 2013

Sports
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Some of the dancers include, back row, L-R, Dale Cushway, Connor Clover, Otho Finch, Sam Gerlizt and Tanner Spencer. Middle, Dana Dickinson-Sampson, Rachel Kinakin, Kate Harvey-Vieira, Aisha Smith, Ema Collinson. Front, Rebecca Landsberg, Hazel Nichol and Sarah Jane-Hicks. — Bruce Fuhr photo

The Dance Umbrella is once again hosting its annual Spring Showcase Thursday through Saturday at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.

Spectators will see a variety of dances from student between the ages of three to 18.

Mallard's Source for sports is once again going above and beyond the call of Team of the Week selection by honouring the group with, of course, Team of the Week accolades.

Some of the dancers include, back row, L-R, Dale Cushway, Connor Clover, Otho Finch, Sam Gerlizt and Tanner Spencer.

NFD responds to second fire in as many days, Friday's blaze at Home Brewery building

by Nelson Daily staff on 10 May 2013

Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma discusses the cause of a fire Friday morning on Railway Street. — Photo courtesy Nelson Fire Department

The Nelson Fire Department responded to the second fire in as many days, this an exterior blaze Friday at the Home Brewery building on Railway Street across from Nelson Ford.

Dispatchers received a call at 11:30 a.m. to a report the exterior of the building was on fire.

Chief Simon Grypma, along with two on-duty firefighters responded to the call.

Two additional firefighters arrived from home.

When crews arrived on the scene it appeared initially the fire was brought under control by actions of the tenant.

Man high on cocaine calls 9-1-1 to say gang with guns after him

by Nelson Daily staff on 10 May 2013

Crime
Local

Man high on cocaine calls 9-1-1 to say gang with guns after him

A man was sent to police lockup after calling 9-1-1 to say someone was chasing him with a gun near the Lakeside Soccer Fields in the early hours of Friday morning.

The call was one of 60 NPD officers responded to during the past week.

When police arrived at the soccer fields, they found an agitated 29-year-old male who was heavily under the influence of cocaine.

The man told officers of a recent injection and was certain he was being followed by a gang toting firearms.

Bout two goes Saturday at Selkirk College

by Nelson Daily Sports on 10 May 2013

Sports
Local

The Roller Derby girls are back at it Saturday at Selkirk College.

The second bout of the West Kootenay Roller Derby season is ready to kick off Saturday at the Selkirk College Gymnasium.

The doubleheader begins at 5 p.m. with the Dam City Rollers up against the Rossland/Trail Roller Girls.

At 7 p.m. Salmo's Babes of Brutality meet South Slocan’s Valley Vendettas.

For more details go to http://www.kootenayrollerderby.com/2013/04/may-11th-double-header-castlegar/

UPDATE: Local Fortis job action minimal

by Kyra Hoggan on 13 May 2013

There were no picket signs near the sign at West Kootenay Road Monday. — The Nelson Daily photo

Update:

A 72-hour job action notice that could've seen as many as 225 Fortis BC employees, including those here in Castlegar, Trail, South Slocan, Warfield and Rossland, on strike as of Sunday hasn't amounted to much, according to Fortis spokesman Neal Pobran.

Pobran said no action was taken Sunday, and minimal action is being taken today (Monday).

Food for thought: GDS-free shish kabobs like honey-mustard chicken

by Kyra Hoggan on 12 May 2013

I'm so sorry I'm late getting this to you – believe it or not, I was trying to get a stuffed turkey in the oven early enough that we won't be eating at 8 or 9 p.m. Do I know how to celebrate Mother's Day, or WHAT?

The shish kabobs would've been my first choice for tonight, but they needed to be cooked and photographed early enough for you to make them your Sunday dinner, if the spirit moves you (or, if you're a mom like me, maybe it will move that angelic soul who's giving you a breather and doing the cooking for you).

UPDATE: Next 36 hours critical in changing 'flood advisory' to 'flood warning'

by Nelson Daily staff on 12 May 2013

The Slocan River was moving fast under the Slocan Park bridge prior to the rains Monday night. — The Nelson Daily photo

Terry Swan, General Manager of Emergency Management and Fire Services for the Regional District of Central Kootenay said the next 36 hours are critical to determine if areas placed under “flood watch advisory” become upgraded to “flood watch warnings”.

“The current concern for today and (Tuesday) is the cold front that has been forecast and the precipitation may drop,” Swan told The Nelson Daily Monday.

“So the next 24 to 36 hours is critical for us.”

Nelson/Creston candidates take stands on the environment

by Nelson Daily staff on 12 May 2013

The three Nelson/Creston candidates have been busy for the past month on the campaign trail.

Voters go to the polls in the 40^th Provincial Election is Tuesday, May 14.

It’s been quite a ride for the three Nelson/Creston candidates — incumbent Michelle Mungall of the BC NDP, Liberal Greg Garbula and Sjeng Derkx of the Green Party of BC — as the trio attended no less than nine all-candidates meetings and numerous private functions during the campaign.

Great Day for a Garden Festival

by Nelson Daily staff on 12 May 2013

This young child helps his father bring home a wagon full of plants from the 12th annual Garden Festival. — Suzy Hamilton photos

Plenty of moms took advantage of enjoying their special day at the 12th annual West Kootenay EcoSociety Garden Festival in downtown Nelson.

Sponsored by the EcoSociety, the Garden Festival again featured a stunning array of perennials, annuals, veggies, herbs and flowers as well as garden accessories and custom furniture, manure and fertilizers.

The Shimy Mob also made an appearance to entertain the public.

Mother Nature also treated everyone who attended a great day at the 200 Block of Baker Street and Kootenay Street location.

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May 2013

UPDATED: Candidates lay out health care future in last of all candidates forums a few days before Election

Mallard's Team of the Week — Dance Umbrella

NFD responds to second fire in as many days, Friday's blaze at Home Brewery building

Man high on cocaine calls 9-1-1 to say gang with guns after him

Bout two goes Saturday at Selkirk College

UPDATE: Local Fortis job action minimal

Food for thought: GDS-free shish kabobs like honey-mustard chicken

UPDATE: Next 36 hours critical in changing 'flood advisory' to 'flood warning'

Nelson/Creston candidates take stands on the environment

Great Day for a Garden Festival