Great training courses available for small business month
The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) is sponsoring some great training opportunities for local businesses. All October workshops are only $25. This is the perfect opportunity to check out the quality and value of Community Futures' small business training workshops. Check out keynote speaker Jeff Mowatt...
Taking chances with gambling? Help is here for West Kootenay residents
Gambling has long been available to residents of the West Kootenay region, but the new Chances community gaming centre in Castlegar adds another option. The gaming centre will provide fun and entertainment for many, but for a few it can lead to serious problems. It is estimated that in BC 4.6 per cent of the population...
Planned power outages for Baker, Vernon and Jam Factory
Notice of power outage: 800 Block Baker and Vernon The power will be off for approximately four hours on Sunday, Oct. 2, starting at 7 am at the following locations: A part of the south side of the 800 block of Vernon StreetA part of the north side of the 800 block of Baker StreetThis outage is necessary for voltage conversion...
Rail Trail fall colours bike ride
What better way to enjoy the changing of the seasons than going for a ride along the historic Slocan Valley Rail Trail? On Sunday, Oct. 16 beginning at noon, the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS) would like to invite cyclists of all ages to come join them on an enjoyable ride along a portion of the 52-kilometre ...
Special City council committee of the whole meeting
A special committee of the whole meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. to present the Community Energy and Emissions Plan to council....
Honoured B.C. author Gary Geddes to read, conduct workshop at Oxygen this weekend
One of B.C.'s most honored writers, Victoria poet, non-fiction author and editor Gary Geddes, will read from his work at Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance), on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The next day Geddes will conduct a poetry workshop at Oxygen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Sept. 30 reading is free...
Fire Prevention Week and free pizza
Nelson Fire and Rescue Services will again be joining up with Panago’s during Fire Prevention Week to offer some lucky delivery customers the chance to win their order, free. If you order from Panago’s during Fire Prevention Week and if a fire truck shows up at the door, all you have to do is prove your home has a working ...
Downtown Market ends today
Sept. 28 is the last day for the Nelson Downtown Local Market on Baker Street for 2011. The market is bursting with fresh vegetables and fruit right now, not to mention all the wonderful crafts and prepared food that the market is famous for. Bring your shopping list and your grocery bags and do your weekly shopping at the ...
The time has come for a ski film that stands for something
All I Can - A film by Sherpas Cinema @ The Capitol Theatre, Thursday, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $12, students, $10The time has come for a ski film that stands for something. Join us as we unite spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse our passion for skiing with our potential to help the...
Radiation Detox and Safety
With all the radiation exposure in recent months, it's highly important to understand how to organically detox oneself from radioactive particles as well as viruses and heavy metals from fallout with a healthy as well as beneficial natural treatment called natural zeolite. The following is not dangerous for any person, which...
