Local cyclists in West Kootenay Glacier Challenge takes aim at MS
Anyone travelling the highways around Nelson may have noticed an influx of cyclists. These bike riders were part of the West Kootenay Glacier Challenge. The cyclists were participating in the the long 154-kilometer journey to raise funds necessary to allow research to find that elusive cure for MS (Multiple sclerosis). Multiple...
Installation artist José Luis Torres assembles Mutations at the Oxygen Art Centre
As part of the Oxygen Art Centre’s summer residency and exhibition program, Quebec resident and Argentina-born sculptor José Luis Torres will be creating and installing new work from his series of “in situ” installation pieces called Mutations. In these evocative installations the artist has in the past gathered and then...
Final MarketFest of 2015 goes Friday
The final MarketFest of the 2015 summer season goes Friday in downtown Nelson. Once again, Baker Street will be transformed into a lively night market featuring 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. MarketFest, which runs from 6-10:30 pm., is fun for the whole family, and is not to be...
Kootenay Kids Society Lemonade Stand Benefits Needs of Nelson Families
Kootenay Kids Society has been teaming up with the local Scotiabank branch in Nelson through the summer with the Kootenay Kids Lemonade Stand at the corner of Ward and Baker Streets in the Heritage City. The team is hosting another Lemonade Stand Sale Wednesday (August 19) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. outside the Scotiabank...
Practical Financial Solutions: RESP spending options
You’re finally ready to start tapping into the investments you’ve been building in that Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) you’ve nurtured over the years. Here are some ideas on how to get the most from it. Know your options: Once your child is enrolled in an eligible program you can withdraw plan contributions tax-free...
Harvest Festival Coming to Fernie
When the fall hits Fernie, a new event will be coming to town to help celebrate the harvest in the Elk Valley. Our Harvest Feast & Fest - Fernie’s Fall Fair will be held September 19th and 20th in Prentice Park and will bring the community together to enjoy our local harvest. The “Feast” on the evening of Saturday, September...
The Kokanee return – and so does the RedFish Festival!
There’s more to celebrating the Kokanee’s return than a good party at the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre on Sunday, August 30. “There are an amazing number of people who take the spawning channel tours during the Redfish Festival,” says the centre’s naturalist, Joanne Siderius. Siderius and her team will give channel walks...
Nelson Credit Union gets in step with Keep the Beat fundraiser
Organizers for the Keep The Beat fundraiser stopped by Nelson & District Credit Union before the day-long musical event on Saturday (August 8) at Lakeside Rotary Park. Funds raised go to support War Child Canada who assist children and families in countries that are dealing with the aftermath of war. Karla Whitaker (far...
Education Coordinator back to lead charge against Alzheimers in West Kootenay
After a five month leave of absence to volunteer in Peru with her family, Julie Leffelaar is returning as the Support and Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of BC in the West Kootenays. She will be visiting all the communities and meeting those who are coping with dementia. She is well-aware that the journey...
Car Barn Museum open to the viewing public
The Nelson Electric Tramway Society (NETS) officially opened the latest project, the Car Barn Museum. Monday the entire community was invited to the special grand opening ceremony at 1 p.m. with ribbon cutting, tours, cake, refreshments, classic cars and special guests. NETS have been working toward this goal ever since...
