Poor air quality from wildfires increases health risks to vulnerable people
People throughout the province are reminded to stay safe from the impacts of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke and check on family and friends who may be at risk. Those with pre-existing health conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart disease or diabetes, people with respiratory infections, pregnant people, infants […]
2 Bit Jug Band plays house concert
The 2 Bit Jug Band is playing a house concert at 1116 Hoover Street in Nelson on August 30, 2023. Tickets are $20 cash and are now available at Notably Books-454 Ward Street. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. concert start There are only 25 tickets available so don't delay. ...
Cadets from Nelson, Castlegar attend Summer Training
The summer is a busy time for several cadets from Nelson and Castlegar. On Saturday August 5th, Sergeant Hope Ward from 561 Nelson Osprey Air Cadet squadron left for a three-week Advanced Aviation course at Cadet Training Centre Greenwood in Nova Scotia. The Advanced Aviation Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop...
St. Saviour's hosts Flea Market
St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Nelson is hosting a Flea Market Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Church on the corner of Ward and Silica Street. There will be assorted tables with numerous items for sale along with refreshments and baked goods. Clothing and baking donations are being accepted at the Church beginning Thursday...
Kootenay Blues Society presents Rick Estrin and The Nightcats
Blues Music Award-winning, Alligator recording artists, RICK ESTRIN and THE NIGHTCATS — from San Francisco — are making a swing through the Kootenays on their way from the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival to the Edmonton Blues Festival and the Kootenay Blues Society was able to entice them to visit our slice of paradise ...
Come one, come all to enjoy the Nelson Town Square
Imagine a town square or park situated in the heart of downtown Nelson, a space that serves as a focal point and gathering place for residents and visitors. What could you see yourself doing there? Nelson has a well-deserved reputation for plentiful and scenic parks, trails and beaches where people can gather and enjoy our ...
Taghum Hall hosts award-winning American bluegrass
A toe-tapping evening is in store for Nelson area music-lovers when the Portland, Oregon-based stringband Never Come Down plays Taghum Hall on Friday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is part of the Taghum Hall Presents performance series. The band, comprised of vocalist-guitarist Crystal Lariza, bassist Ben Ticknor, banjo...
Nelson CARES Society Kootenay Seniors summer raffle
Nelson CARES Society is hosting a summer fundraising raffle for a Pedego City Commuter electric bike. Proceeds from the raffle go to support the Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program. Kootenay Seniors, a Program of Nelson CARES Society, works to support seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible, living with...
Future is Bright as Kootenay Kids Dream Up Garden-Based Innovations
KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology) Youth, in partnership with FortisBC, is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Kootenay Contraption Contest, an annual initiative that challenges Kootenay youth to dream big and design a contraption that solves a relevant problem using STEAM (Science,...
Nelson Pride ready to celebrate Pride Week
Shakespeare said ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’ Nelson Pride (formerly Kootenay Pride) is here to test that adage. Nelson Pride is rebranding to reflect their updated area coverage. In the past, the organization has covered more of the region mostly because there weren’t any Pride organizations in nearby...
