Osprey Foundation welcomes public to celebrate retirement of Dr. Jim Noiles
He's pulling the plug. Dr. Jim Noiles is retiring from his work as a physician in Nelson. And the public is welcome to attend his retirement party during the Osprey Foundation 2016 Community Fundraiser (Wednesday) October 19 at the Adventure Hotel in Nelson. Noiles is very well known in the community for his work at the...
The Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series presents Trio con Brio
The Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series season continues with audiences treated to a performance by Trio con Brio, a concert of all things “reeds” featuring music for oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Beth Orson, oboe and Julia Lockhart, bassoon, are both members of the Vancouver Symphony woodwind section and will be joined by Nelson...
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes new book, A River Captured
Long lauded as a model of international cooperation, the Columbia River Treaty governs the storage and management of the waters of the upper Columbia River basin, a region rich in water resources, with a natural geography well suited to hydroelectric megaprojects. The Treaty, also caused the displacement of over 2,000 residents...
Cadets experience glider training in Trail
The 561 Osprey Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Nelson recently had it first training of the year at theTrail Regional Airport. There cadets experienced the thrill of flight in Gliders and Powered Aircraft. “I was very excited to go flying. I just joined cadets and this is what I wanted to do,” said Cadet Elias Hibberson....
Practical Financial Solutions: Should you ‘exchange’ your shorts for a snowsuit next winter?
You’re a snowbird and for years you’ve rented a condo in southern climes. What a great way to relax and enjoy life while avoiding Canada’s frosty winters! But this coming winter may turn out to be less (financially) relaxing for you than most. Around April is the time when many snowbirds make the decision about where...
Self-promotion for the faint-of-heart at the Nelson Library
You’ve created something great. How do you get the word out? For many authors, coaches, creators and entrepreneurs, self-promotion can be intimidating—even terrifying. Media and publicity consultant Wayne Kelly offers a free mini-workshop on how to navigate media opportunities on Tuesday, October 18, 7 p.m. at the Nelson ...
Cultural Development Committee calls for nominations for Cultural Ambassador
The Cultural Development Committee (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson’s 2017 Cultural Ambassador in the category of Literary Arts. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s Annual Reception in December. The award comes with a $1000...
Nelson, Trail Sea Cadets test sailing skills on Kootenay Lake
Recently, cadets and staff took to Kootenay Lake by the Big Orange Bridge at the Interior Cadet Nautical Site located in Nelson BC. The cadets were from 81 Hampton Gray Corp in Nelson and 131 Kootenay Corp in Trail. During the weekend the cadets were taught basic sailing skills under supervision of qualified cadet and...
Lots of Fun Activities Planned for Kootenay Seniors Fair
The 2016 Kootenay Seniors Fair is taking place on Friday September 30th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 701 Lakeside Drive in Nelson. Doors open at 10 a.m. with local singer Mary Audia serenading arriving Fair-goers in the Lobby; the event goes until 3 p.m. There is no charge for entrance to the Seniors...
Bats and rabies – information to know on World Rabies Day
Bats have developed a poor reputation as being the main transmitters of rabies in BC. As World Rabies Day nears, Wednesday, September 28, rabies one of the main reasons that people fear them. What you may not know is that having an occupied bat house in your yard poses very low risk to human health, and statistically is safer...
