City will consider 'identity project' for marketing Nelson
In January, city council will discuss whether to contract with Chris Drysdale and Gregory Mackenzie to run a community identity project. On November 18, Drysdale and Mackenzie appeared before council proposing that they be hired to run a project that would help Nelson to “take ownership of how we are perceived, capitalize on...
B.C.'s Lieutenant Governor offers statement on death of Nelson Mandela
The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, issued this statement following the death of Nelson Mandela: "On behalf of all British Columbians, I offer my condolences to the family of Nelson Mandela and the people of his beloved South Africa. "Mr. Mandela was a visionary who demonstrated courage and...
CBT seeks input on proposed environmental focus
Since spring 2013, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has been engaging with Basin residents and organizations to help renew its water and environmental strategic plans. CBT is now asking for feedback on the culmination of that input—the draft 2014 – 2019 Environmental Strategic Plan. Once finalized, the plan will guide how CBT...
Castlegar/Nelson to host events questioning the safety of Genetically Engineered foods
Two renowned Canadian scientists will be speaking in Castlegar at 12 p.m. on Dec. 6 to answer questions and concerns regarding genetically engineered (GE, also called genetically modified or GM) foods and human health. As well, they will present at 7 p.m. at Nelson’s United Church. The Selkirk College Student Union (SCSU)...
Celebrate Chistmas with your whole community this Friday!
Trail Silver City Nites organizers, sponsors and City of Trail staff and council are getting ready for the big event this Friday evening in downtown Trail. There will be activities for the entire family, starting at 6:15 pm with Santa’s Candy Parade on Bay Avenue followed by hot dogs and hot chocolate courtesy of Local 480 ...
School Board trustees 'didn’t have the support locally to go forward'
In the end, it was the lack of real support and potential threats of being removed from office that changed the thinking of Kootenay Lake School Board trustees during a special open meeting Monday at the board office. “The trustees felt we didn’t have the support locally to go forward in a fight situation and it was time to...
Marshall Neufeld to Seek Conservative Nomination in South Okanagan West Kootenay
Penticton resident and Real Estate Agent, Marshall Neufeld, officially announced Tuesday (December 3) that he is seeking the Conservative nomination in the new federal riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay. “My primary reason for running is out of a sense of service. Service has always been important to me,” said Neufeld, ...
GF council works on new deer feeding bylaw
Grand Forks city council gave first, second and third reading to a new deer feeding bylaw, Nov. 25. The new bylaw states that no individual can provide food to deer, either by handfeeding or leaving food out for the deer to eat. The bylaw was amended to include salt licks under the term ‘food.’ The bylaw also states that...
GF moves forward with water metre project
Starting this coming spring, Grand Forks residents will only be paying for the water that they use. The new water metre program is expected to reduce energy requirements and save the city and residents money. The two main goals of the project are for the city to deliver safer, more reliable drinking water and to manage the ...
Province wide consultation begins on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
B.C. is marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the launch of a provincewide consultation on issues facing people with disabilities in British Columbia. "This is something that affects almost every British Columbian at some point in their lives," said Social Development and Social Innovation Minister...
