The Waldorf School hosted a recent celebration of the Lunar New Year in Nelson. Following a parade through the grounds led by a dragon the students got to see Mochi making  — and then try themselves and of course, taste Mochis. Students also got to make dragon masks and calligraphy, and to send a wish […]

Save the date. Nelson Pride will take place Sunday, August 25 to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in line with our 1996 Kootenay Pride roots.  There will be more details announced as the the event nears the August date. In the meantime, we are pleased to announce two new monthly events for our LGBTQIA+ community and […]

The cadet marksmanship competition was held last weekend for the Sea, Army and Air cadets in the Kootenays. A total of 41 cadets competed. On Saturday, cadets from Nelson, Trail and Castlegar were at the Trail Armory. On Sunday, cadets from Golden, Invermere, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie and the Elk Valley were in Cranbrook Armory. The […]

On Monday evening, Slocan Council voted 5-0 to work with other local governments towards a class action lawsuit against global fossil fuel companies for a share of the costs of climate change, and to pledge $1 per resident for that purpose once other local governments come on board. The Village of Slocan is the first […]

Do opposites attract? In the case of the Kingdom Hall renovation on Falls Street, the answer is “Yes!” Young and old, skilled builders and eager novices from across Western Canada have gathered in Nelson to update the well-used building. The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses is a public meeting place and Bible education center. Jehovah’s […]

Looking for funding for a local arts/culture/heritage project? The application period for the 2024 Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grants is open until February 21, 2024. Information is available at these links: City of Nelson Guidelines RDCK Application Form The City of Nelson is committed to a sustainable future that includes a productive economy, well-protected environment, healthy citizens, […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Bylaw Enforcement Team is introducing a new online complaint portal to improve operational department efficiency. Effective immediately all referrals for Bylaw Enforcement and Dog Control are required to be submitted in this format. “As a department we deal with a large volume of inquiries and this new process […]

For the second consecutive year, Nelson area elementary schools in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) have received a generous donation toward food for students and families thanks to fundraising efforts by the Nelson Professional Firefighters Association Local 1343 and community generosity. In December 2023, Nelson firefighters held fundraising drives in front of local grocery […]

Selkirk Pro-Musica is pleased to bring to Nelson the celebrated JUNO Award winning violist, Marina Thibeault and pianist, Janelle Fung. The concert, entitled ‘Invisible Cities’, will take place at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 8 at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street in Nelson. Tickets are $20 and available at Otter Books in Nelson […]

Initiated by artist Myra Rasmussen in 2014, The Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival is an outdoor, community-engaged arts festival showcasing local artists and performers. This year, there will be an exciting new addition to the festival –a community lantern parade through the downtown core on Friday, February 9th. The parade will be led by Moving […]