How your tax dollars could be spent — an inside look
In case you were interested in how your tax dollars were being spent, there are two upcoming special committee of the whole budget meetings this month. Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. in City council chambersClick here for the meeting agenda (available at noon on Jan. 14) Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. in City council chambersClick...
Notice to motorists about snow removal
Residents and businesses can provide assistance to City maintenance crews by observing the following practices and bylaws during the cold and snowy winter months: City street parking Odd numbered days, park on the odd numbered side of streets and even numbered days, park on the even side of streets. This practice will allow...
Cormack named as interim CFO
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily In the wake of the resignation of the City of Nelson’s chief financial officer, City council named the former chief financial officer and current City manager as the interim officer Monday night. Kevin Cormack was unanimously named as the temporary replacement for Linda Tynan, who resigned...
Outdoor fun for women over 55
Slocan Valley Recreation, with funding from ProMOTION Plus, will be offering a free outdoor program for the inactive female 55 and older. Those participating in Winter Women 55+ will get guided instruction on snowshoeing and cross country skiing, as well as a weight training segment. Snowshoes are available as are some cross...
Water metering meetings to start as City reviews policy
The City of Nelson is going behind closed doors this month to host two meetings — Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 — to discuss utility rates for this year. The City has made it know they could be considering a change to the way they charge for the service they extend to businesses. These are closed meetings, however, they do consider all...
Voting for community animal care
Vote for KAAP (Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society), and bring $25,000 into the community for animal care.KAAP has been selected by the Pepsi Refresh Canada Project to submit an idea. The idea is to ask for $25,000 to reduce pet overpopulation, through the spay/neuter of 150 pets, and provide necessary medical care to...
The full moon ski in the Slocan Valley
It's been an active winter for the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS).This group of busy volunteers has been spending long hours keeping the 50-kilometre long Slocan Valley Rail Trail groomed and trackset. Over the holiday season, hundreds of people could be found out enjoying one of the scenic wonders of the Slocan...
Mungall welcomes minister´s announcement following her video trilogy
Less than one month after the release of Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall’s three video letters to Minister Rich Coleman, funding for Nelson’s Anderson Street housing project has been given the green light. In a statement released by the minister responsible for Housing, more than $3.8 million in capital funding has been...
Man escapes with life after falling down mine shaft
A man who fell 70 feet down a mineshaft on his snowmobile near Nelson last Tuesday escaped a grisly fate with only a few broken bones and some cuts and bruises. The 58-year-old man’s friends rescued him after he plunged down the mine shaft while snowmobiling in the region Tuesday, Dec. 28 in an area between Nelson and Creston....
Cutting good form with the barbershop chorus
Nelson's Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus closed out a very successful 2010 with a Christmas blast, as they performed festive carols for many groups around the region, including their annual holiday sing-outs for Jubilee Manor, Mountain Lakes, Kiwanis, and more. The chorus was the featured singing act again at the CBC...
