One week left to jump on the Nakusp Hockeyville bandwagon
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsNakuspians blew the doors off the local arena Saturday night as part of Rally in the Valley in support of landing Kraft Hockeyville 2011.Nakusp (see Rally in the Valley photo feature on Sports) displayed its pride at the arena during an evening featuring a midget rep game with junior and ...
$4.5 million to be invested for agriculture innovation
The provincial and federal governments have targeted over $4.5 million through the Growing Forward Agreement to support B.C. agricultural producers and processors who want to develop new products, create new processes, and access new markets. Under the innovation banner of the federal-provincial Growing Forward Agreement,...
Fish, habitat benefit from new minimum flow from Revelstoke Dam
BC Hydro is now maintaining water releases from Revelstoke Dam at or above 142 cubic metres per second, the first time a minimum flow has been maintained at the dam. Although the level was recommended by the 2007 Columbia River Water Use Plan, four years of data collection on the mid-Columbia river productivity are now being...
Avalanche closes portion of Highway 3
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyWeather continued to wreck havoc on the West Kootenay Monday afternoon as several tonnes of snow crashed down on Highway 3 approximately 30 kilometres south of Salmo Monday afternoon, closing the road. The avalanche and snow slide forced RCMP officers to declare a portion of Highway 3 closed...
Holland to take over from Maluta on Jan. 27
The Change of Command ceremony for the city’s police department will take place Thursday, Jan. 27 in Nelson Supreme Court chambers.Chief Constable Dan Maluta will relinquish command of the Nelson Police Department to Chief Constable Wayne Holland in a Change of Command Ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m. Holland is moving from ...
Free debt workshop in Slocan Valley
By Amy Taylor, Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic Unsure how to manage your debts? Wondering what your options are? The Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic is holding a free workshop on Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-5 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall. The workshop can help you to take charge of your debts and use credit wisely. Learn the tools...
Credit Union board positions now open
Nelson and District Credit Union (NDCU) is now accepting applications for three opportunities for its upcoming board of director elections.These positions provide an opportunity to actively participate in one of the most influential financial institutions in the communities of Nelson, Rossland and East Shore. “We are looking...
CBT supports inspiring youth projects
Four youth projects were successful in the recent intake of the Columbia Basin Youth Grants program. Offered by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the grants support youth-led projects that directly benefit Basin youth (ages 15 to 29) and involve youth in project development, planning and implementation. Applications for the next ...
Dangerous avalanche conditions persist in backcountry
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyAvalanche danger in the West Kootenay backcountry at or above the tree line is still rated as considerable, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Conditions are very dangerous and travel in the backcountry is not recommended, according to the report filed by CAC’s Peter Marshall on ...
Emergency Operations Centre disbands; support committee ongoing
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyThe longer term needs of former residents of the Kerr Apartment Building will continue to be met by the coordination of agencies and service providers in the city as the Emergency Operations Centre has been demobilized.The EOC's lifespan is intended to be relatively short in nature, explained...
