This Sunday, (September 14), Nelson United Church is launching a brand new Sunday School and Youth program this year that really digs deep into the interests and abilities of different age groups.  The program was developed locally by the church’s newly hired Sunday School Superintendent, Robin Murray, based on her years of...

The Columbia Basin Trust is looking for people who are planning a project that will help youth, social well-being or the environment. And the CBT is willing to pay big bucks for the project.   “We are pleased to make nearly $2 million available to support community projects that will benefit our youth, improve social well-being...

Writing can be a confusing business when you’re twenty or thirty-thousand words in, but author Holley Rubinsky has the answer. She’s been offering writing retreats at her Kaslo home since 2011, giving writers dedicated writing time and targeted feedback — leading ultimately to success. For her upcoming retreat October 16 – ...

Nelson will host a Connecting Canada ceremony Wednesday (September 10) at Noon at the Rotary Lakeside Park in support of preventing suicide through community and connection.  “Everyone can benefit from the help and support of their family, friends, and community during difficult times,” said Jenny Green, Community Health...

Balfour water restriction practices have been valuable in diverting daily peak demand. Throughout July and August, Balfour’s Water Systems experienced high demands. This high demand was primarily the result of increased outdoor use during the hot weather. Water consumption has now returned to normal seasonal levels. Stage 1...

Friday (September 5), 19 riders and six support people from RCMP and supporting enforcement agencies within South East District will embark from Kelowna on this year’s annual Cops for Kids Ride.  The 2014 Ride, presented by The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, will take the team across the South Eastern corner of British Columbia,...

It must be September, because it’s Lakeside Park is going to the dogs. Sunday (September 7),  for one morning only, Nelson animal lovers can walk their dogs legally in the park as part of the 2014 Paws for a Cause. The event is the BC SPCA’s single largest fundraiser and every year, thousands of animal-lovers in more than 34...

by Melissa Brieter, on behalf of Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee August is the height of summer for those of us in the Kootenay region, and by this time, most of us have taken countless hours of refuge in the cool waters of our lakes and rivers. Boating is such a common practice during the summer months that it would...

City of Nelson staff are gearing up for the BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk Sunday, September 7 at the Rotary Lakeside Park with a friendly challenge against workers at the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Sunday’s event, registration at 9:30 a.m. followed by walk at 11 a.m., is the only day of the year dogs are permitted...

Time is getting close to get rid of hazardous waste in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The RDCK is hosting another opportunity for residents to dispose of toxic hazardous materials hiding in and around the basement. This is a free disposal for residential household hazardous waste and is open to all residents of ...