by Michael Jessen on Wednesday April 11 2018
“The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster.”– Rachel Carson
As we approach Earth Day 2018 on April 22, we would be neglectful if we didn’t celebrate the 54th anniversary of the death of the woman who awakened understanding of the words environment and ecology.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday April 10 2018
Canadians are urged to don a sports jersey Thursday to show support for the families of the Humboldt Broncos following the horrific bus accident near Tisdale, Saskatchewan last Friday.
The push via social media is a way for the country to show support for Humboldt after the bus the Broncos team was traveling in collided with a semi-trailer on a highway in Saskatchewan Friday.
The team was en route to Nipiwan for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against rival Hawks.
by Letters to the editor on Tuesday April 10 2018
To The Editor:
Asking if pain killers should taste like candy seems like a ridiculous question doesn't it?
Until recently, every pain killer I have taken for my arthritis has not had a very good taste and I thought nothing of it. I bought a bottle of acetaminophen in a local drugstore with the store brand name Atoma. It is manufactured by Laboratoires Trianon Inc. As soon as I put it in my mouth I was shocked and then horrified to discover that it tasted as good as a candy. It is a round pill with a sweet red coating that reminds me of Skittles.
by Bob Hall on Tuesday April 10 2018
A pair of students in Selkirk College’s Welder Foundation Program returned home from the East Kootenay last month with two medals in the annual Skills BC Competition.
Tristan Makeiv and Jacob Streleoff are first-year students at the Silver King Campus in Nelson. Using the skills and education acquired in the first six months of the program, the locals traveled to College of the Rockies in Cranbrook in early-March for the competition that brings together students from across the province.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Monday April 09 2018
The Kootenay Lake Ferry Improvement Project Team said in a media release Monday that persistent low water levels on Kootenay Lake require the use of MV Balfour for a few more days.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrasture and operators are actively monitoring water levels and aim to bring the larger capacity MV Osprey back into service as soon as possible.
"The refit of MV Osprey is complete on schedule and the vessel is ready to return to service when water levels are suitable," the media release said.
by Castlegar Source on Monday April 09 2018
A vigil is being held this Thursday at the Castlegar arena in support of the Humboldt Broncos after a shattering crash took the lives of 15 players, according to city councillor Sue Heaton Sherstobitoff.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday April 08 2018
There will be another slowdown for drivers of Highway 3A between Nelson and Castlegar beginning this week.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising motorists to expect delays starting next week on Highway 3A, while deck resurfacing takes place on the Shoreacres Bridge.
"Work to improve safety and extend the life of the structure will begin Wednesday, April 11, with an expected completion of late June 2018," said a Ministry press release.
"During construction, single-lane alternating traffic will be in place. This could result in minor delays."
by Letters to the editor on Saturday April 07 2018
To the Editor,
The Kootenay Gallery of Art hosted an event called Snow Longer to coincide with two exhibitions that have been on in the Gallery since March 2. Both the exhibitions and event talk about climate change. Thanks to everyone who helped out at Snow Longer, including Laura Sacks of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Erin Thompson of the West Kootenay Eco Society and especially Victoria Oh. Thanks to all who attended for making the evening a success.
by Contributor on Thursday April 05 2018
Nelson residents will find it even easier to access government services with the official opening of a brand new FrontCounter BC office in their community, Michelle Mungall, MLA for Nelson-Creston, announced today on behalf of Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.
"The opening of a FrontCounter BC in Nelson is great news," said Mungall. "It means local businesses will have the tools and support they need to grow and expand, and it means more services for our community."
by Boundary Sentinel on Thursday April 05 2018
RCMP are recommending charges to a 28-year-old man following an assault late Wednesday night at the Buy-Low Foods in Grand Forks.
In a media release Thursday, RCMP said the suspect was arrested at following a foot pursuit by officers on the Trans Canada Trail short time later after the assault.
RCMP received a call at 11:47 p.m. to a complaint of an Assault at Buy-Low Foods in Grand Forks.
