Nelson Mixed Curling Club supports SPCA
There's more happening at the Nelson Curling Club than, well, curling. The Nelson Mixed Curling League recently donated $330 to the local SPCA. The league raises money during a theme night and once a month makes donations to local charities and organizations. The month of November funds raised were donated to a local 'Movember'...
Singers, dancers and actors get ready for Chicago auditions
The team that brought you last year’s scintillating spectacle, Cabaret, is back - this time with a little more jazz, a little more sass, and a few more murders. Black Productions is proud to present the Tony award-winning musical, Chicago. If you’re an actor, singer, or dance age 18 and up, we want to you to show us your...
Exhibition exploring climate change opens at Oxygen Art Centre
Requiem for a Glacier exhibit is coming to the Oxygen Art Centre beginning Friday (January 3). In this era of environmental transformation, most people now understand that the ravages of global warming pose a real threat to the future of our planet. The sound and video installation Requiem for a Glacier by artist Paul Walde...
Food for the soul at Jubilee Manor’s Open House
The folks at Jubilee Manor know how to celebrate Christmas. Staff gave residents a treat with annual celebrations at the Rosemont facility. The amazing buffet spread of sweets and savories were enjoyed by the residents, their friends and families, volunteers and staff. Amid the ‘decked out halls’ musicians Ruth Langevin and...
Trafalgar students get in the giving spirit
Trafalgar Students got into the Christmas giving spirit before breaking for the holidays by raising money special for families in the community. The project, which also garnered food donations from the student body, was part of Leadership program sponsored by teacher Kelly Anast. Along with several students no part of the...
Frito Lay helps Salvation Army with $1000 donation
The Salvation Army is grateful for a friend in deed. Desperately in need of donations during the busy Christmas season, The Salvation Army received a substantial donation Friday when Rich Nelson of Frito Lay Canada Friday. The donation of $1000 came in a combined effort from Frito Lay Canada, Real Canadian Wholesale Club,...
Break out the tools, Nelson Commons submits Building Permit Application
The Nelson Commons project has crossed another major threshold in the progress of the project. This past Monday, the Nelson Commons team submitted its formal Building Permit Application to the City of Nelson for the mixed use development on the old Extra Foods site between Baker and Vernon Streets. “What this really means...
Nelson Fire Department announces 'Age Friendly Fire Safety Campaign'
Nelson Fire Rescue is proud to announce our “Age Friendly Fire Safety Campaign.” In partnership with Maglio Building Centre, and Lakeview Village, we are undertaking a pilot study project to bring increased fire safety and prevention to seniors living semi-independently in residential care facilities. Studies have shown that...
Grade 9 students receive fire training experience from NFD
As part of the L.V. Rogers school goal to increase student engagement in learning and leadership opportunities counsellors Karl Machado and Jon Francis organized a day for a group of Grade 9 boys to visit with the Nelson Fire Rescue Services. The boys were put through their paces and learned what it takes to become a firefighter...
Second annual RoboGames showcases great tech minds of future
The Dragon Shredders (Gavin Dean & Henry Craven-Shreenan) came away as the big winners at the second annual Nelson Tech Club (NTC) RoboGames 2013 Saturday (December 14) at Nelson's Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus, Mary Hall Building. The RoboGames allowed locals to showcase their talents in front of peers. Second spot...
