Asking for help is never easy for most people. But for the increasing number of Nelson residents caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it's essential. "You really can't support your family member by yourself,” says Julie Leffelaar, regional Education & Support coordinator for the non-profit...

The SROAMazing Race organized by the Selkirk College Ski Resort Operations & Management Program proved to be another success after the race raised $1000 to go towards the Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society (AABBS). Teams, dressed in wild costumes, frantically raced through the streets of Nelson Saturday...

Lisa Kilgour, a registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N) is bringing her expertise to the Adventure Hotel in Nelson, Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Kootenay Co-op in Nelson, Kilgour will discuss digestive health and the gut/brain connection. Kilgour, with a passion for whole foods and educating people about...

The City of Nelson will be presenting an annual Heritage Award to an individual, group, or collective who have made an outstanding contribution towards the preservation and/or promotion of Nelson's heritage, and to reward and encourage initiatives in support of it. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s Annual...

Nelson Fire and Rescue is looking for a few good men, and women, to bolster its Auxiliary Department. A reduction in the Auxiliary Department has forced Nelson Fire and Rescue to  accept applications for Auxiliary Fire Fighters. Applicants need to be in good physical condition, must be a minimum of 19 years of age and be able...

Nelson Youth Soccer is hosting its annual general meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Prestige Inn Lakeside Resort. Finances and election of board members are just a few of the items on the agenda. A spokesperson said, in order to keep registration prices affordable and professional coaches available for Nelson Youth Soccer, which...

The first Shambhala Youth Group meeting is this Friday 5-8 p.m. There will be an introduction to meditation, time to meet other youth, pizza, movie and discussion.   There's an open invitation for youth aged 12 -18. So far there has been a great response, and look forward to a fun evening of meeting each other and setting the...

The Taghum Hall is celebrating Autumn with a Fall Festival, Sunday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As well as local vendors of fresh produce and handmade goods, there will be lots of fun events lined up for kids and adults. One of them is a cake walk; another a pie-eating contest, and a third is a bake table. There will...

Kootenay Kids Society Board Chair Janet Leahy and Executive Director Valerie Warmington happily accept a cheque for $5000 from Scotiabank Nelson Branch Manager Sharlene McKie recently. This cheque presentation was the Grand Finale to a very successful fundraising partnership with Scotiabank Nelson's staff and Kootenay Kids ...

 In 1920 the League of Nations was founded, Arthur Meighen became Canada’s ninth Prime Minister, Agatha Christie published her first mystery, and Nelson celebrated its first official library. On Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m., the Nelson Public Library celebrates its 95th birthday with fun, entertainment, door prizes, delicious...