by Kyra Hoggan on Wednesday May 18 2011
A horrifying document posted on Facebook and penned by two local men has reached the attention of both Castlegar city council and the RCMP.
by Timothy Schafer on Tuesday May 17 2011
Creation and retention of Red Sands Beach and its natural charm will be one of the main points stressed by a consulting group preparing to deliver the final presentation on the ambitious vision for Nelson’s downtown and waterfront Wednesday afternoon.
Stuart Jones of Vancouver’s IBI Group will use a video conference Wednesday, 1 p.m. in City council chambers to deliver what could be the long-awaited final word on creation of a master plan for the city’s waterfront and the downtown areas.
by Contributor on Monday May 16 2011
The BC River Forecast Centre upgraded their high level advisory to a flood watch for the Kettle and Granby rivers , and are maintaining the flood warning for the West Kettle River.
River levels have risen through Sunday with warmer weather and snow melt through the basins.
The West Kettle River at Westbridge reached a peak of 128 cubic metres per second (m3/s) on Sunday afternoon. Levels have receded slightly, and current water levels are at 2.15 metres. Current flow is 120 m3/s, which is just over a one in two year flow.
by Nik Green on Sunday May 15 2011
by Nelson Daily Editor on Wednesday May 11 2011
Gasoline prices in parts of the West Kootenay continued their upward march Wednesday, rising 2.5 cents per litre, similar to what was happening across the province and the country.
The increase followed a 6.5-cents-per-litre jump the day before in some areas.
by The Nelson Daily Sports on Sunday May 08 2011
By Bruce Fuhr
The Nelson Daily Sports
The Castlegar Community Complex was rocking Friday night.
But it wasn’t the Rebels on a run to the KIJHL title playing Canada's game that people were flocking to see.
No, the attraction sparking the attention of spectators from Nelson to Nakusp was the West Kootenay Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby.
“No, I’m not overwhelmed,” Rossland’s Gnarlies Angels coach Kevin said when asked about the recent success of the league.
by Timothy Schafer on Wednesday May 04 2011
A heat treat is in store for those who have suffered through one of the toughest winters — and a grim spring — in West Kootenay history.
Environment Canada is predicting that this summer will be very warm and very dry, much more than normal.
In its preliminary summer forecast, the national weather service said temperatures will be above normal, but can't say yet by how much. However, there is no certainty this summer will blaze past last year’s — the third warmest on record in BC and the West Kootenay.
by Andy George on Wednesday May 04 2011
by Nelson Daily Editor on Tuesday May 03 2011
With the one-day Targa Tabula Rasa rally race less than two weeks away in the Kootenay region, a driver of some note has already been announced for the inaugural event.
Philanthropic adventurer and rally driver Mark Jennings-Bates will be competing in the one-day Targa Tabula Rasa event in Nakusp on Saturday, May 14.
Two local companies, the Three Lions Pub in Nakusp and the Nelson Brewing Company in Nelson have sponsored Jennings-Bates and his team for the weekend.
by Boundary Sentinel on Sunday May 01 2011
The independent coffee universe in Canada is about to be showcased to the world as the first episodes of Common Grounds TV are set to air in the coming weeks. CGTV is the culmination of an investigative yet humorous look at the otherwise serious coffee industry in Canada.
Last September, Producers Edan Marshall and Nik Green took to the road as part of a 25,000 kilometre trek undertaken to find the best and brightest baristas, roasters and cafes in the country.
