Parson resident Ellen Zimmerman cared deeply about conservation up and down the Upper Columbia River watershed and was a tireless advocate for conservation in B.C. While her many jobs included homesteader and organic gardener, newspaper reporter, community legal and women's advocate, it was her staunch championing for the...

By Nicole Trigg, Kootenay Conservation Program The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society works to improve the health and stewardship of B.C.’s fifth largest lake, and although the COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed much of FoKLSS’ traditional outreach and education programs, Acting Program Manager Camille LeBlanc has been...

As the 2021-22 school year comes into view, the Whole School is actively looking for new fall registrants to join their school community where they offer a dynamic, holistic educational experience focused around student-led learning and small class sizes. “At the Whole School, we cultivate a non-competitive environment where...

In a media release, Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy said they are welcoming grants for wildfire protection and mitigation to protect people and critical infrastructure near community forests. “Across the Kootenays, one of the biggest draws is that we get to live next to nature,” said...

Slocan story by Peter Smith is a finalist for the 38th Annual British Columbia Historical Federation Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Writing Competition The British Columbia Historical Federation is pleased to announce this year’s finalists for the Annual Historical Writing Competition, which includes a Slocan story by Peter...

Kootenay Boundary Community Service Co-operative (KBCSC - The Koop) supports 18 non-profit community-based social service societies operating in communities throughout the Columbia Basin, West and East Kootenay, and Boundary region. The Koop is celebrating National Volunteer Month by launching a board member/volunteer recruitment...

The City of Nelson and its Cultural Development Committee are pleased to announce the continuation of the Art Rental Program, initiated in 2016. This program displays art by local and regional artists within the City’s indoor public spaces, promoting and reflecting the creative nature of Nelson.  “This program is a wonderful...

Nelson’s Nest Lab is continuing their leading-edge engagement work by launching the second phase of their social innovation lab for collaborative climate solutions, despite the ongoing roadblocks caused by COVID-19. Nest Lab will be focused on advancing solutions that benefit our community's economy, environment and well-being....

On Friday, April 16 the Trail & District Arts Council virtually presents Beyond the Legal Limit, a theatrical performance with music based on the adaptation of Nelson's Pat Henman’s memoir of the same name.  Part storytelling, part concert, Henman tells the story of trauma and recovery in this unique and passionate one ...

This Sunday, April 11th, local dancers Glynis Waring, Slava Doval and Amanda Papailhou together with a local multi-instrumental musician, Nella Banner will premiere their new show, “Respired”, in a streamed presentation from the Capitol Theatre. This event marks the first collaboration for the four artists who have known each...