Fred Rosenberg book launch
On the streets of Nelson — at celebrations, observances, parades and protests — Fred Rosenberg and his camera have been a ubiquitous, quiet presence for nearly four decades. Now, a selection of Rosenberg’s photographs are gathered into a new book to be launched Friday, September 10 at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and...
Nelson Air Cadets launch rockets, receive promotions
The Nelson Air Cadets ended their mostly virtual 2020-21 Training Year with an in-person rocketry day. The cadets built their rockets on their own and then met at the West Kootenay Model Club airfield near the Kootenay Canal to launch the rockets. After the rockets were fired of, the cadets received promotions and recognition...
New Bylaw Enforcement Officer in Nelson
The City of Nelson is proud to announce that Heidi Quillan has moved into the newest Bylaw Enforcement Officer position. Officer Quillan recently filled the vacant position due to the retirement of 31-year veteran Officer Fred Thomson. Officer Quillan will join fellow Bylaw Enforcement Officers Mark Young and Bruce Fuhr in...
Kootenay Connect Project — Connecting People to Connect Wildlife
With heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought becoming the norm, Kootenay residents are waking up to the fact that the impacts of global warming are part of their everyday reality rather than in the distant future. For our region’s fish and wildlife that are already coping with ongoing habitat loss due to human industrial...
West Kootenay residents invited to learn about arranging long-term care for people living with dementia
When West Kootenay residents living with dementia require full-time support due to complex needs, moving to a long-term care home may be the next step for caregivers or family. Researching long-term care can be an overwhelming process for people in Nelson and around the region. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is here to provide...
A virtual evening with David Suzuki
Tired of the pandemic yet? Tune into An Evening with David Suzuki to find out What Can We Learn from COVID-19 and Where Do We Go Now? Tickets for the event are now available. An Evening with David Suzuki is a virtual event for Kootenay and Boundary residents on Thursday, September 23. Dr. Suzuki will be discussing the COVID-19...
Animated films assist the spread FireSmart, wildfire safety message
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services is releasing two short animated videos to help residents and business owners better understand there are a number of things they can do to reduce the risk of losing their homes and buildings from wildfire. Through a grant from Columbia Basin Trust, the department contracted local illustrator...
Zack Harvey Memorial Scholarship Winner
The Zack Harvey Memorial Scholarship has been used to help local high school graduates advance their education since its implementation in 2016. This year, the scholarship is particularly profound as it was awarded to Ayden Harvey, the younger brother of Zack. Both were students at the Whole School. In his application, Ayden...
Nelson International Mural Festival hosts workshops
The Nelson International Mural Festival will not only host a myriad of creators and musicians in celebration of the arts and community - but they will also host workshops (live and digital) throughout the fest that are free, open-level and utterly engaging. Pre-registration is a must. To learn more about the workshops...
Great Blue Herons: Declining population in need of strong stewardship
Story by Nicole Trigg, Kootenay Conservation Program To many in the Kootenays, catching sight of a Great Blue Heron is a special experience. Whether you’re standing at a river’s edge, or on the shoreline of a lake, it’s a treat to spot one nearby, either standing peacefully in the shallow water or gracefully flying by overhead....
