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WK Roller Derby hosting Spring Break camp

by Nelson Daily staff on 08 Mar 2013
WK Roller Derby hosting Spring Break camp

The movers and shakers of the West Kootenay Flat Track Roller Derby League are offering a camp to kids during the upcoming Spring Break holiday.

The cost is $100 for five days of classes. The camp runs March 18-22 from 8:45 a.m. to noon in the old Extra Foods building on Vernon Street in Nelson.

Unrepentant author Gary Wright reads at the Library

by Contributor on 07 Mar 2013
Unrepentant author Gary Wright reads at the Library

Gary Wright is unrepentant. Lovers of books, politics, and subversity can find out why at a reading from Wright’s rollicking 2012 biographyUnrepentant on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

Wright is known locally as the former long-time mayor of New Denver.

If that is remarkable in itself, so is Wright’s story. An American college student in the 1960s, Wright became involved in the anti-Vietnam war movement, becoming active with Students for a Democratic Society.

The FALSE Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism

by Contributor on 05 Mar 2013
The FALSE Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism

Have you ever wondered about the controversy surrounding evolution and
creationism?

Many people find the debate confusing as both sides claim a
‘scientific’ conclusion. It is very difficult to decide which side is
correct. Is there a correct side?

Is there evidence for both sides of the
debate?

Is the truth somewhere in the middle?

The Centre for Inquiry is sponsoring the presentation: The FALSE Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism by Dr. David Eberth. 

Local business honoured with St John Ambulance BC & Yukon Council Award

by Contributor on 03 Mar 2013
Local business honoured with St John Ambulance BC & Yukon Council Award

Safety and service were the watchwords last week as local business Live To Play Sports was presented with St John Ambulance's (SJA's) BC & YukonCouncil Award.

A prestigious accolade presented by the world's longest-standing humanitarian organization, the BC & Yukon Council Award was offered Feb. 21 in a ceremony celebrating Live To Play Sports' contribution of expertise and equipment in support of SJA's Volunteer Bike Brigades.

Tax Tips for Families with Children

by Contributor on 03 Mar 2013
Tax Tips for Families with Children

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2013 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada.

Today we focus on helping out families with children.

Get ready for Spring Break at the Oxygen Art Centre

by Contributor on 28 Feb 2013
Get ready for Spring Break at the Oxygen Art Centre

Oxygen Art Centre has pulled out all the stops this year to bring you Spring Break Art Camp 2013.

Young artists at the Library

by Contributor on 27 Feb 2013
Young artists at the Library

This week, the Nelson Library and 4Cats Studio celebrate creative minds with a children’s multimedia art show.

Opening Night is Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., when art-lovers of all ages can enjoy the work, meet the artists, and sample refreshments provided by the Kootenay Co-op, Epiphany Cakes, and Lucky Cupcakes.

The Nelson Library regularly shows children’s artwork, but this spring the Library teams up with the Nelson’s downtown children’s art studio for an extra-special display.

Trafalgar Grade 8 Leadership Class donates scratch posts to SPCA

by Nelson Daily staff on 25 Feb 2013
Trafalgar Grade 8 Leadership Class donates scratch posts to SPCA

The Trafalgar Grade 8 Leadership Class recently put the finishing touches on cat scratch posts for the SPCA.

Thanks to generous support from Maglios, Nelson Floors and Home Hardware, the Leadership Class, along with support of teacher Marcello Piro, built the new cat scratch posts as part community contribution hours.

Pictured in the photo is Rob Andrew, manager of the SPCA and Leadership Class rep Kelsey Griko.

Pilot project help dementia caregivers from the comfort of home

by Contributor on 24 Feb 2013
Pilot project help dementia caregivers from the comfort of home

If you can`t go to them, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will bring a mountain of information to you.

The society next month launches a free tele-support and learning group for local caregivers of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia who is living at home.

The eight-session pilot project is designed specifically for area residents who are unable to attend support or education sessions in person due to geography, disability or other reasons, says facilitator Jan Robson.