More patients accessing their health info online, as enrolment in MyHealthPortal continues to grow
With more than 24,000 patients enrolled since the service was introduced a year ago, and a new automated registration system now launched, use of Interior Health’s MyHealthPortal tool continues to grow. To self-enrol, patients must still show their identification at the registration desk and ask to have their email address...
Nelson cyclists set for Cops for Kids Ride
A trio of law enforcement members from Nelson are in Kelowna Friday for the start of the 6th annual Cops for Kids Ride. BC Sheriffs Mike Kosof and Rob Crowder, along with Nelson RCMP Cst. Andrew McCabe, are among the 25 25 riders and seven support people from agencies within Southeast District to raise awareness and essential...
Storytelling event at the Nelson Library explores lessons in grief and loss
Everyone has experienced grief at some point. On Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m a special storytelling event explores how we can live more fully through the lessons of death, grief and loss. The event takes place at the Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley Street. Presented by Kalein Centre for Integrated Dialogue, Hospice...
RDCK to install solar-powered LED lighting at select transit stops on local routes
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, is pleased to announce a pilot project of solar powered LED bus stop lighting at its Nelson Transit and Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Service routes. The RDCK said the lights are being installed at select bus stops along the bus...
GRAY CREEK PASS CLOSURE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
On Tuesday, September 5th Forestry will begin replacing the Baker Creek bridge on the Gray Creek Pass and the route will be closed to vehicles until September 19th. This bridge is located the Kimberley side, 14 kilometers east of the summit where a barricade will be placed. However, due to the risk of forest fires, Crown...
30 Seasons of Setting the Stage at the Capitol Theatre
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Capitol Theatre is set to celebrate with a stellar lineup for the 2017/2018 season. In addition to the usual exciting line-up, a special anniversary celebration, “Setting the Stage: 30 Years of Making a Scene,” is in the works for March 10. The new season features 12 main stage...
Local Cadets prepare for another Training Year
The cadet program in the West Kootenay Boundary area is getting ready for another year of adventure, learning and fun. During the first week of September, the cadet units will be starting up and will be welcoming everyone aged 12 to 18 who are interested in learning new skills, meeting new friends and becoming active in their...
Paws for a Cause walk fights animal cruelty
Helping to fight animal cruelty is as easy as a walk in the park. Animal lovers across the province are already registering and fundraising for the annual Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, which is being hosted in more than 30 communities in B.C. throughout September and October – and you still have plenty of ...
NDAC Artwalk joins with Road Kings to host Hall Street Party
The Nelson and District Arts Council is joining with the Nelson Road Kings for a year-end party Friday, September 8 at the Hall Street Plaza. The party is to celebrate another successful ArtWalk, the 29th annual in Nelson. "These last few weeks have just flown by with lots of art being enjoyed and sold," said Stephanie Myers...
Kootenay Canal to get boom replacement in spring of 2018
BC Hydro announced in a media release the replacement of the current log boom at Kootenay Canal & Generating Station in the spring of 2018. The log boom is located approximately 250 metres upstream of the canal headworks on the Kootenay River, approximately 14 kilometers downstream of Nelson, B.C., and protects the canal...
