by Contributor on Wednesday Apr 25 2012
At the 61st Annual General Meeting held in Rossland, BC on Tuesday (April 24), Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) released financial results for 2011.
Wednesday, board chair John Malakoff was introduced. Malakoff has several years experience in the role as chair of NDCU.
The high points of 2011 were the Community Investment Program, which saw close to $270,000 distributed...
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 24 2012
Spring is about renewal and rejuvenation – especially for Nelson residents dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
“One thing that helps us renew our energy and improve our well-being is connecting with others,” says Linda Hoskin, the Nelson Support and Education Coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Research shows that being socially active helps...
by Contributor on Monday Apr 23 2012
Selkirk College is asking for community input towards their future direction. The college is developing a strategic plan that will set a high level direction for the next five years.
According to Selkirk College President Angus Graeme, “Community engagement and development are absolutely integral to the success of
Selkirk College.
"Hearing the thoughts and ideas...
by Contributor on Wednesday Apr 18 2012
This week (April 15 -21) is set aside as Prevention of Violence Against Women Week” across B.C.
This week gives communities across the province the opportunity to join together and collectively focus attention on the issue of violence against women and children.
Education and raising awareness of the issue are steps we can take to prevent the violence that thousands of women...
by Contributor on Monday Apr 16 2012
How the Afghan War has impacted daily life in Canada is the focus of West Kootenay author Tom Wayman's newest collection of poems, Dirty Snow, which will be launched April 27 at the Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance), Nelson.
The launch, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public.
"The core of Dirty Snow is the Afghan War, whose effects hang over...
by Contributor on Sunday Apr 15 2012
The B.C. Conference of the United Church of Canada has awarded $2,500 to support the May 11-13 Convergence Writers' Retreat in New Denver.
The focus of the Retreat, to occur at New Denver's Heart's Rest Retreat Centre, is on writing on social justice themes.
The event offers three talks/discussions on aspects of social change writing, three writing workshops on a variety of...
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 12 2012
A close encounter with a full-grown elephant changed the life of Dag Goering, veterinarian, photographer and founder of Hidden Places Travel.
While working as a volunteer vet in India, he was examining a baby elephant. “Its mother suddenly grabbed me with her trunk, pulled me close and stared me in the eye,” says Goering. “It was a magical moment. An epiphany.”
With his...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Monday Apr 09 2012
Joyce Buckler, Selkirk College Donor Service Coordinator (photo above) accepts $300 cheque for the Peace and Human Rights Award from Stefanie Zaytsoff and Lianna Zwick representing the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ Kootenay Ladies Organization.
The Peace & Human Rights Award is in recognition of Doukobor Ideals and will be given at the Fall 2012 Scholarship and Awards...
by Contributor on Monday Apr 09 2012
A packed house of tasters were treated to an evening of foods fit for Kings and Queens at the Selkirk’s 2012 Top Chef competition.
The public was invited last month to Mary Hall to sample a variety of taste delights from around the world, and then asked them to vote on whose food was the best.
“Top Chef is an annual collaboration between the Resort and Hotel Management Program...
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 03 2012
Nelson's newest summer festival will bring to the Queen City four prize-winning Canadian authors, including Canada's poet laureate Fred Wah giving his first hometown reading since being named to his new post.
The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival July 12-15 will also present representatives of Canadian literary publishers, plus celebrate West Kootenay authors at a B.C. wine-tasting...
