Sponsorships available for Selkirk Saints Golf Camp
Thanks to many community donations made in memory of Laurie Palibroda, youth from the West Kootenay area may be eligible for sponsorships that will cover the cost of the upcoming Selkirk Saints Golf Camp. The annual Selkirk Saints Golf Camp is set to run at Selkirk College and the Castlegar Golf Course from July 11-15. Golfers...
As the Canucks go, so does the hospitality industry in Nelson
By Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily SportsThere are people walking down Vernon Street wearing Canucks jerseys.There are cars cruising through Heritage City flying Canuck mini flags from outside their side windows.They all can breathe a little easier now that ‘Nucks have finally exorcized their demons from the Windy City, defeating...
Shortage of French Immersion program spots has parents lobbying SD8
A simple case of demand exceeding supply has many parents in Nelson angry with School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) when it comes to French Immersion.A meeting has been set for Tuesday night — Trafalgar School, 7-8:30 p.m. — to begin to address the growing concern that there aren’t enough French Immersion spots open to meet...
Nelsonites get into the Easter spirit
It's widely regarded as the most important date on the Christian calendar — Easter. It's also a special time for children when the Easter Bunny appears bringing chocolate eggs and treats. Some Nelsonites got into the Easter spirit by decorating their yards. The Nelson Daily photographer Sarah Fuhr snapped pics of some of those...
Winter and avalanche danger persist in West Kootenay backcountry
New snow and winter conditions continue to surprise people in the West Kootenay backcountry, but the danger of avalanches is still paramount.The storm snow is not bonding well to the old surfaces, said T. Riley of the Canadian Avalanche Centre, while moderate winds have formed pockets of wind slab in the lee of ridges and...
Earth Day 2011 and a challenge
Dig deep into the dirt on Friday and celebrate Earth Day.Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and, now Earth Month as several events and projects are planned for the West Kootenay region and Nelson as the day turns into a six-week celebration.This year, through the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the Kootenay Earth Day team is...
Bus fares to jump by 25 cents across the board in Nelson
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyIn order to address a $128,000 budget shortfall in city transit a fare increase of 25 cents to $2 for an adult ticket has been approved to help cover the cost.The last transit rate increased in 2008 but in 2010 the City’s transit revenues decreased by 10 per cent, resulting, in part, to the...
City council to set proposed new transit fare structure
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyIt’s a light agenda for City council for Monday night, with a few items for councilors to grapple with. The fee has been set for backyard burning — at $10 — and council will likely finish third reading on the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw to set that rate. The burning permit was revised...
Bring on the green: farmers’ markets in the region set to sprout
The Cottonwood Market and other regional farmers’ market are coming out of hibernation.Over the next several months, farmers’ markets across the West and East Kootenay head outdoors to enjoy warmer spring weather and welcome hungry shoppers back to their stalls. Farmers are among some of the region’s most knowledgeable food...
Public engagement on HST policy announced
The Provincial government is launching a public engagement process to consider options to improve the Harmonized Sales Tax.The Talking Taxes public engagement provides a timely and important opportunity for government to listen to the public and help determine what improvements may be made to the HST. Talking Taxes events...
