Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre kicks off season Saturday
Saturday (June 29) marks the official opening of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre. “We had more than 11,000 visitors at the centre last year,” said Centre’s director Mel Reasoner. “We’re looking for another great year of learning about conservation through fun activities for campers and residents. A couple favourites ...
Nelson Public Library Presents Up, Up and Away Summer Reading Club
Registration for Summer Reading Club activities is currently happening online at nelsonlibrary.ca. Our summer activities start off with the Superhero Kickoff Costume Party on (Wednesday) July 3from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dress up as your favourite superhero, play games, win prizes and do some fun arts and crafts. A scrumptious ...
Five West Kootenay Certified Management Accountants awarded for extraordinary service to the profession
Five local Certified Management Accountants were recently honoured for extraordinary service to the profession during the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia (CMA British Columbia) ceremony at Nelson's Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre. Barry McLean and Bradley Howard of Nelson along with...
Father's Day Poker Run raises $1100 plus
Approximately 100 riders from throughout the West Kootenay flocked to attend the annual Father's Day Poker Run Sunday. The run raised more than $1100 for area food banks along with a ton of food donations. Best poker hand was held by Jeremy Buckland — a flush queen high and lowest hand belonged to Tony Shaw. Andy Gullen won...
Lions set to roll out red carpet on annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
What's a Canada Day Celebration without a Lions Club Pancake Breakfast? For the past few decades Lions Club has been sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast, and Monday, July 1, 2013, is no different. The annual extravaganza kicks off at 8 a.m. in the 500 Block of Baker Street. The kitchen closes at 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausages, coffee...
Hall Street Corridor meeting Thursday at Chamber
The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public meeting this Thursday (June 20) to review preliminary design work for the Hall Street Corridor. Nelson Mayor John Dooley said the Hall Street plan, which is being undertaken by Kelowna’s MMM Group, is a major goal in the City’s efforts to connect two of Nelson’s...
Earth Matters and SelfDesign High to Offer Summer Intensive Course
The Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Project and SelfDesign High are excited to be collaborating on a summer intensive course for high school students called “Zero Waste Youth Camp.” The first half of the course will take place from July 8-12 at the Nelson and District Youth Centre (with daily time spent outdoors) from 10 a.m....
Jumbo Soul-stice Celebration set for Ymir
Get out those dancing shoes for a Jumbo Soul-stice in downtown Ymir on Saturday, June 22. Fueled by the Lazy Poker Blues Band at 9 pm, the celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Ymir Hall with virtual and real guests like NDP MP Alex Atameneko and hockey great Scott Neidermeyer joining the mix. “This is Jumbo Summer,” said...
Calling all seniors to the Osprey Community Foundation 'Age-Friendly Community' project
The Osprey Community Foundation is opening the doors on the exciting “Age-Friendly Community” project Thursday (June 20) at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. The evening begins at 7 p.m. The “Age-Friendly Community” project is designed to make life a little easier for local seniors. This model of community collaboration, which ...
Strawberry Social at Yasodhara Ashram’
Kick off summer with fresh strawberries and cream at Yasodhara Ashram’s annual Strawberry Social on (Saturday) June 22, from 1-4 p.m. This community gathering is now in its 18th year. Join with friends and neighbours, hear the upbeat rhythms of The Many Bays Band, and pick up great bargains at the used book sale. Proceeds...
