Shambhala Music Festival beats out Burning Man, wins best large festival in London awards show
By Ricardo HubbsFor years, the Shambhala Music Festival was the Kootenay's little secret. The event was born of the unique art and culture of the region 14 years ago. About 500 people attended the first Shambhala in 1998 on the Salmo River Ranch near Salmo, and that number has grown to about 10,000 people annually, making it...
Spring break art immersion
Oxygen Art Centre’s third annual Kids Spring Break Art Camps are open for registration. For two consecutive weeks, from March 14–18 and March 21–25, creative kids will be immersed in the artistic process through the exploration of several artistic disciplines. Taught by six professional artists, the camp will introduce kids...
Cedar Street house suffers over $25,000 in damage in fire
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyOver $25,000 in damage resulted after allegedly potential ignition sources left unattended caused a fire at 522 Cedar St. Sunday night. No one was injured in the fire and the cause of the blaze — which does not appear suspicious — is still under investigation. Around 6:50 p.m. Sunday evening...
Ski Resort program in Nelson celebrates 30 years
The Ski Resort Operations and Management (SROAM) program at Selkirk College in Nelson is celebrating its 30-year anniversary as the longest running program of its kind in Canada. With approximately 800 graduates over the course of its time, the SROAM program has built a reputation for connecting alumni to all aspects of the...
Granite Pointe development heads up list of City public hearings
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyA trio of public meetings Monday night will determine the people’s view on three development projects slated for the city this year. A development at 2001 Perrier Road and the Granite Pointe Golf Course redevelopment lands will join with sustainability principles in public hearings beginning...
Council prepares for budget bite
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyCity staff is recommending a two per cent increase in property taxes as City council girds itself for the final decision on whether to raise City taxes or not this week. On Monday night council will give their decision and first three readings to the Financial Plan Bylaw 3191 for the 2011...
Service delays for Harrop Ferry
The Harrop Ferry is going to be replaced by a slower boat until Sunday, March 27.The service delay is to make upgrades to the 18-vehicle, 78 passenger vessel.During the Harrop Ferry Refit there will be a load restriction in place of 25,000 kg and a maximum length of 64 feet for vehicles taking the vessel replacing the ferry.The...
One year later, Hockey Day in Winlaw finally drops the puck
By Craig LawrenceSlocan Valley Recreation's Hockey Day in Winlaw finally took place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the rink behind Sleep is for Sissies — a year late and right on time.Originally scheduled to coincide with the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the weather finally cooperated (that string of really cold weather was good ...
City Hall plaza could undergo changes under draft plan
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyA City Hall plaza complete with cafés and other commercial ventures was one of four focal points being proposed in the new draft plan that could revitalize Nelson's downtown and waterfront.The civic spaces were highlighted in the release Tuesday of the City's draft Sustainable Waterfront ...
Heritage Commission power could be limited under new draft
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe power of the Community Heritage Commission could be curtailed in future development decisions concerning the waterfront and downtown core, according to the draft Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan.The plan — compiled for release to the public March 9 (6-8 p.m.) at the Hume...
