Much play but little ride
Police are investigating mischief, theft and even attempted auto theft at the Playmor Junction’s Park and Ride. Over the last few days Nelson RCMP have found “activity” has been happening during the day. The property related offences have prompted police to ask that anyone who is leaving their vehicles parked there for extended...
KLOSPS and the Aviva Community Fund
The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society (KLOSPS) has applied for an online interactive grant to build the skatepark and needs help in landing the money. Aviva insurance has created the Aviva Community Fund competition “to help make a positive impact in Canadian communities — whether that's through providing education,...
New HST information centre announced
Information on the provincial government’s take on “development and distribution” of the harmonized sales tax is being made available by the Province. According to the Province’s Finance department, the centre has been created to give people access to some information about the HST leading up to the debate in the 2011 referendum....
Right place, right time
MLA Michelle Mungall happened to be in the right place at the right time last week as a national treasure rolled by her at Vancouver International Airport. The Stanley Cup, on its way to filming a commercial, appeared before an awestruck Mungall who had been busy attending to her luggage. “I was so surprised to see it roll ...
New class session for basic swing dancing
Live at the Royal on Baker Street for four Tuesdays in November (Nov. 2-23) it will be basic swing classes for beginners. With Howie Ross’ 20 years of barroom swing dance experience, he will impart the essentials of this simple and fun dance style. “I believe barroom swing is the most versatile and fun dance, and is one of ...
AfriGrandCaravan rolls into Nelson
It’s a Halloween treat with no trick. On Sunday, Oct. 31 Nelson will be hosting some special visitors who have come a long way to share their stories. Tsabile Victoria Simelane and granddaughter, Thandeka Carol Motsa, have traveled from their home in Swaziland to Western Canada as part of the AfriGrandCaravan, launched by ...
Take Charge of Your Debts
If you are unsure of how to manage your debts the Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic is holding a free workshop in Nelson to give you the tools to do so. The workshop (Saturday, Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m. at the Selkirk College Silverking Campus) can help people take charge of debts and use credit wisely. In the workshop, people will...
Fees, charges amendment bylaw for fire service passed
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily People will be charged $200 for a false fire alarm and $400 for not maintaining smoke alarms, according to the new Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw amendment passed by City council. The bylaw amendment contained updates and additions to the fees and charges the Nelson Fire Rescue department...
Fire and first responder calls down in Area F
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Fire and first responder calls were down this summer, according to the Beasley Fire Rescue fire chief. Al Craft said the call volume was down noticeably for the summer of 2010 over the last year, although he couldn’t give an exact figure. However, the Nelson Search and Rescue made up for...
Carve into Slocan Valley winter sports swap
Feeling a little tinge in the air and thinking about the winter season ahead?Been procrastinating about getting that pumpkin carved for Halloween? Relax, Slocan Valley Recreation has an event that will take care of both urges at once. If you have some sports gear you no longer need, or are looking for some gear to get you...
