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Regional District of Central Kootenay Board considers everything from carbon neutrality to medical grow ops

by Nelson Daily staff on 21 May 2013
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Regional District of Central Kootenay Board considers everything from carbon neutrality to medical grow ops

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily

It looks like the Regional District of Central Kootenay will not meet its target to become carbon neutral by 2012, but staff are proposing another option to meet the goal in the near future.

As a participant in the Carbon Neutral Kootenays (CNK) project, the RDCK had set a goal of reducing GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions to 12 percent below 2008 levels by 2012.

UPDATE: CFIA responds to reasons for changing the meaning of 'local'

by Bruce Fuhr on 21 May 2013
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The Kootenay Co-op is a proud supporters of buying from producers in the region. — The Nelson Daily photo

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency responded to a story in The Nelson Daily Tuesday regarding changes made to the meaning of “local food” in labeling in grocery stores.

Elena Koutsavakis Media Relations for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency apologized for not confirming The Nelson Daily received an email from the federal agency Tuesday afternoon.

Concerns over the changes by the CFIA were raised by Kootenay Co-op in Nelson.

Heavy hitters to attend informal round table discussion in Nelson

by Nelson Daily staff on 20 May 2013
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NDP critic for Energy and Natural Resources, Peter Julian, is the featured guest during an informal round table discussion in Nelson. — Submitted photo

Burnaby-New Westminster MP, Peter Julian, the NDP critic for Energy and Natural Resources, will be the featured guest at an informal round table hosted by B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko, and the EcoSociety in Nelson Saturday, June 1 at the Nelson United Church from 7-9 p.m.
 
The meeting coincides with a presentation at the end of May by the BC government regarding its official position on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline to the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel (JRP).

Water Safety Week with summer just around the corner

by Nelson Daily staff on 20 May 2013
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Taghum Beach will soon be a busy spot fro swimmers to cool off. — The Nelson Daily photo

Police across the province want to advise the public to be extra careful when flocking to the numerous beaches, lakes and rivers as well as community and personal pools as the weather begins to warm up and summer approaches.

This week — May 19-25 — is Water Safety Week and the public should be warned that preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service indicates that over the past five years 397 people have drowned in British Columbia.

Food for thought: Teenager-approved pulled pork sandwiches

by Kyra Hoggan on 20 May 2013
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Food for thought: Teenager-approved pulled pork sandwiches

Sorry I'm a day late with this. On long weekends, I always confuse Sunday and Monday (see, TOLD you I was the ADHD poster child!) at any rate, I hope you find this recipe worth the wait! Thanks to Melissa for the original idea, which I tweaked to my family's taste (we like added heat and spice, and I put garlic in almost everything).

Ingredients:

1 pork shoulder roast (we used eye of round beef, and it was a little too stringy - pork will work better because of its higher fat content)

Chamber hosts "Accelerate your business" one day bootcamp

by Contributor on 17 May 2013
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Chamber hosts "Accelerate your business" one day bootcamp

Castlegar Chamber & Mountain Transport Institute is pleased to host award-winning entrepreneur Donald Cooper to Castlegar on June 26th, 2013 at the Sandman Hotel  Businesses are invited to take advantage of this extraordinary 1-day opportunity to learn from a world-class, bottom-line visionary in the areas of management, marketing and profitability for small and medium size businesses.

RDCK recognizes long term service of volunteer Firefighters that save lives

by Nelson Daily staff on 16 May 2013
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Passmore Fire Department Deputy Chief CPassmore Fire Department Deputy Chief Craig Sapriken, (pictured inset with one of his sons), said volunteering as a firefighter is more than a three-hour-a-week commitment. — Submitted photo

By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily

We’d have no emergency protection without them.

They are the volunteer firefighters at the 17 rural fire departments in the Regional District of Central Kootenay, and three of them are being recognized this month for their years of service.

For Craig Sapriken, 37, volunteering at the Passmore Fire Department is far more than a commitment of three hours a week with the neighbours.

Perfect weekend for a staycation at Kaslo or New Denver May Day Celebrations

by Nelson Daily staff on 16 May 2013
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The annual Logger Sports Show is always a crowd favourite during Kaslo May Day Celebrations. — Photo courtesy Kaslo May Days Committee

It must be the Victoria Day long weekend.

Why else would the weather change?

Despite the threat of inclement weather for the unofficial first long weekend of summer, there are still a few hotspots for a West Kootenay Staycation at the May Day celebrations in Kaslo or New Denver.

Both celebrations have been around for more than 100 years — Kaslo 120 and New Denver 106 years young.

New Denver kicked off the celebrations Thursday with the Queen's Pageant.

Drivers urged to slow down this Victoria Day Holiday Weekend

by Nelson Daily staff on 16 May 2013
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Speed is believed to be a factor in this accident last weekend on the Hope/Princeton Highway. — The Nelson Daily photo

Motorists thinking police are going to be idle on the unofficial start of summer — Victoria Day Holiday Weekend — had better think again.

Cpl. John Ferguson, of the RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Services said officers will be out in full force to guarantee everyone has a safe holiday weekend.

"The May long weekend is upon us and the RCMP wish it to be a safe one for all," Cpl. Ferguson said.

Be there when the Civic Theatre old projector goes into mothballs

by Contributor on 15 May 2013
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The Cadillac in My American Cousin is ready for the big screen at the final showing of a 35mm film. — Photo submitted

Bring your Brylcreem! Pompadours and duck tails are welcome at the final film to be shown on the Nelson Civic Theatre’s old 35mm projector. On Saturday, May 25th at 7:30pm, the Civic offers a special showing of My American Cousin, a Canadian film set in the1950s. With the producer and director in attendance and some fun with 50s icons, it’s a great way to wrap up an era.

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