CFI: committing to science, reason, free inquiry and secular humanist ethics
Have you ever been perplexed by a friend’s proposal to read your astrological chart? Do you shake your head when someone tells you that airplanes are purposely showering the population with poison? Are you exasperated when told that you will be cured of everything if you ingest shark cartilage? If you don't believe in fairies,...
One Book One Kootenay 2011 winner announced — and coming to a library near you
By the Kootenay Library Federation You’ve read the books, you considered, and you chose—and now, the votes have been tallied! This year’s One Book, One Kootenay winner is the novel Far from Botany Bay by Rosa Jordan (Oolichan, 2008). One Book, One Kootenay (OBOK) is a region-wide book club that celebrates the work of the...
Playground grand opening for l'Ecole des Sentiers Alpins
On Sept. 23 l"Ecole des Sentiers Alpins will have their back to school BBQ from 4:30 – 7 pm. At 5 p.m. the new playground will be officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The school is located at Six Mile in the former A.I. Collinson school. The address is 2780 Hwy 3a....
Helping build the country through community
Co-op week (Oct. 16-22) provides an opportunity for Canadian co-operative and credit union members to celebrate the fact that they have collectively helped to build this country and to recognize their continuing contributions at home and abroad. Click here for more information about the Canadian Co-op movement. The Kootenay...
Nelson Overture Concerts Society delivers classical music to youth
With the assistance of Columbia Basin Trust, the Nelson Overture Concerts Society is once again offering its School Outreach Program. The Society, now in its 56th season, continues to bring to the Nelson area a wide range of classical music through its Concert Series. The Society is committed to providing local youth with...
Be Fair Be Unique Be Comfortable: the Fairies Pyjamas
The Fairies Pyjamas grand re-location party 358 Baker St. (Beside Gaia Rising), Friday Sept. 23 The Fairies Pyjamas has moved to Baker Street and are having a Grand Relocation Party to celebrate on Friday, Sept 23. The Fairies Pyjamas, which was previously located next to El Taco, is a boutique and traveling store, designed...
Going the wrong way up a steep one-way in Rosemont
Going the wrong way up a one-way street in Rosemont Wednesday evening for a Saskatchewan resident ended with a severely damaged vehicle. Nelson Police Department members responded to a 911 report of a motor vehicle accident in the Rosemont area. Witnesses at the scene stated the vehicle was observed traveling the wrong way...
10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
On Sept. 11, 2011 a memorial was held at the Nelson Fire Hall in recognition of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 to unite and pay respects to the 2974 people that died during these attacks and the 411 emergency responders who attended the scene and died as they attempted to implement rescue and fire suppression...
A Shepherd’s Evensong: For Gregorian Chant
A Shepherd’s Evensong: For Gregorian Chant @ St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (Ward and Silica) Sunday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.It’s an evening for the senses: A Gregorian chant with Swiss Alpine Blessings, alpenhorn, organ and Tibetan singing bowls — directed by Tobias Jenny. The night includes guest organist Bob Hargreaves. Concept,...
The Missing Pages – David Thompson: Eileen Delehanty Pearkes
The Missing Pages – David Thompson: Eileen Delehanty Pearkes @ Touchstones Nelson, Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 pm. The Missing Pages is a look at what the explorer David Thompson recorded in his journals when he arrived in the West Kootenay 200 years ago - and what he may have overlooked. Eileen Delehanty Pearkes is the author ...
