Search narrows for city's top cop
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily.A recent Nelson Police board meeting has narrowed the field of candidates for the soon-to-be vacant chief of police position, but there are still four names vying for the job as the city’s top cop.No one has been singled out from the lineup that began with 15 applicants six months ago said...
Environmental assessment to continue on Glacier/Howser
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe environmental assessment process for the proposed Glacier/Howser Power Project will still be going ahead, despite the project proponent’s power sales agreement with BC Hydro being cancelled recently.Kathy Eichenberger, BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) project assessment director...
Whitewater gets set for early opening
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyFor those looking to get first tracks (legally) at Whitewater, mark this date on your calendar: Dec. 4.The first weekend in December is expected to usher in a new season in paradise as Whitewater Ski Resort will deliver over 600 acres of new skiing, three new top-to-bottom intermediate runs,...
First peak at the backcountry's snow
The Nelson Daily staffConfidence is poor in the backcountry, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s first forecast of the year.However, with few people venturing out the conditions in the backcountry right now remain a bit of a mystery, the CAC reported. There generally is a lack of snow in the region except for higher...
Mayor Dooley seriously considers run for RDCK chair
By Timothy Schafer, the Nelson DailyThe new regional district chair could be coming from Nelson. Nelson Mayor John Dooley is seriously considering letting his name stand for the vacant Regional District of Central Kootenay chair of the board of directors, he confirmed Monday afternoon. Nominations have now opened in the wake...
Logging stopped as Sinixt win injunction in court
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyA hotspot of environmental and political activity on Perry Ridge will now be cooled until the new year. The Sinixt Nation protest camp and blockade on Perry Ridge Forest Service Road will be dismantled after the aboriginal group was successful Monday afternoon in obtaining an injunction...
No resistance to Rosemont Park fuel mitigation
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Apathy reigns supreme in regards to the fire mitigation clean up of Rosemont Park, according to one City councilor. Coun. Bob Adams said notices had been sent out to the residences in the Rosemont neighbourhood nearest the park, and a public meeting held had no attendees, in regards to...
Whitewater takes new direction with Nelsonite Malysh in ski school director's chair
The Nelson Daily staffSki School goes new school at Whitewater Ski Resort this year with a revamp of the program and several new faces in the mix.Nelson born Brent Malysh has been named Whitewater’s new Snow School director, along with veteran local snowboarders Peter Velisek and Dano Slater — Big Mountain competitors, judges...
Nelsonites honour Canada's veterans
By The Nelson Daily Staff Hundreds of people lined the streets and sidewalks surrounding the Nelson Cenotaph Thursday to honour Canada's veterans at the Remembrance Day ceremony. The Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band led the parade of veterans and many other groups, which also included Nelson City Police and Fire Department and RCMP....
Time to remember in Nelson
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held outside of City Hall around the cenotaph on Thursday, Nov. 11.People are asked to show up early, around 10:15 a.m. for the service that begins at 10:45 a.m. and the Last Post and one minute of silence at 11 a.m Several dignitaries ares scheduled to speak, including Mayor John Dooley.A...
