JW Jones and his band are on their way to the Lower Mainland before making a swing through California, Arizona and Texas. They graciously decided to include the Kootenays as part of their international tour – with stops at Finley’s and the Balfour Beach Inn — hosted by the Kootenay Blues Society. Canadian guitarist and […]

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Teacher Sean Marechal has received the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Marechal teaches Grade 9 and 10 students in the Valhalla Wilderness Program at W.E. Graham School in the Village of Slocan. “I can’t think of a teacher more deserving of this recognition than Sean. His dedication and passion for building […]

Nelson’s Melody Diachun will have fingers crossed next week when viewing results of the Western Canadian Music Awards. The Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program instructor has been nominated for the Jazz Artist of the Year award at October 11 awards for her contribution to the world of jazz music, with a special emphasis […]

It’s October at the Capitol Theatre and Box Office Manager Kyla Hurst said the event season is in full swing. “We are kicking off our 2023 Season with Hey Viola! A musical exploration of the life of Canadian civil rights hero Viola Davis brought to life by Vancouver’s Krystle Dos Santos.” This event on October […]

Ellen Burt is honoured with the 2023 Richard Carver Award for Emerging Writers. Burt has published two memoirs; her third is out in the next few months. The Carver Award recognizes an emerging writer who has published one or two books. The recipient must be a West Kootenay resident, and the published work can be […]

‘In Praise of the Ostrich’  with Derek Edwards is coming to Trail and Nelson. ‘In Praise of the Ostrich’ moseys back into town on horse-drawn comedy wagon; a searing meander down life’s twisting trails, steered effortfully by this 30-year veteran. Edwards returns with a payload of blissfully funny personal stories – a cacophony of shenanigans […]

On September 14th, the Pink Mountaintops will play at The Royal in Nelson. Described as a genre-defying band that weaves an eclectic tapestry of psychedelic rock, dreamy folk, and experimental soundscapes, Pink Mountaintops have been part of the indie music scene of Vancouver since the early 2000s. Led by Stephen McBean, who formed the band […]

The Capitol Theatre has launched a brand-new season of diverse and exciting content. So far, the launch is going well, says Allison Girvan, outgoing Box Office Manager. “It’s going great. Kyla Hurst is now our full-time Box Office Manager, and she’s been working really hard to get all the tickets up for sale. They’re available […]

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is back for its 11th year with an exciting roster of interdisciplinary programming, readings and discussions by some of the country’s most renowned authors, including Ivan Coyote, one of North America’s most powerful storytellers, and Governor General award-winning author John Vaillant whose recently published book on climate change, Fire Weather: […]

Nelson Pride culminated a weekend of activities as spectators lined Baker Street Sunday afternoon for the annual parade through downtown, ending with an after-parade Block Party on Kootenay Street. Sunday, Baker Street was lined with people waving rainbow flags and clever signs to cheer on the parade. From rainbow face paint to homemade signs encouraging […]