Regional News

Nelson Teen Boxers Earn Spots on Canada’s National Team

by Contributor on Tuesday June 06 2023

Nelson Boxing Club's Lola Brouillette is very excited to capture a spot on the National Team. — Submitted photo

The Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club made history recently when the team attended the Youth National Selection camp in Montreal Quebec.

Lola Brouillette and Riel Martinez, both 17, passed through the rigorous challenges to land spots on the national team, being selected from more than 60 athletes from all over the country.

“These kids have come a long way and gone through alot to be where they are,"  explains Jesse Pinero, head coach and club founder.

New mean monthly temperature registered in May

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday June 06 2023

Environment Canada is calling for a temperatures reaching into the low 30's beginning Tuesday. — The Nelson Daily photo

The monthly weather bulletin from the Southeast Fire Centre said the average value of all the highs and lows for May was more than four degrees above normal, setting a new record mean monthly temperature of 17.7 degrees.

“The month started off warm under a prevailing southerly flow aloft,” the weather bulletin said.

“One daily max temperature record was set within the first several days of May (30.1 degrees on the 3rd), and three new daily mean temperature records were broken on (May) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.” 

Salmo RCMP seek witnesses in serious assault

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday June 06 2023

The assault occurred on October 11, 2022 on the rails to trails path off of Highway 6 near Ymir.

Salmo RCMP is asking for assistance from the public regarding a serious assault that occurred last fall near Ymir.

RCMP said that on October 11, 2022, officers responded to an assault that happened on the rails to trails path off of Highway 6 near Ymir.

Police said that an adult male was beaten by an unknown male suspect at the location and was subsequently transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Balfour hosts Zone One Ladies Golf Championships

by The Nelson Daily Sports on Monday June 05 2023

The Messer Trophy for Team Aggregate Low Net was claimed by the Balfour team of Linda Bobic, Roma Crispin, Jackie Little and Mary-Ann Gaschnitz. — Submitted photos

Jackie Little of Balfour and Shauna Lum will represent Zone One at the upcoming provincial tournament following the recent Ladies Championships at the Balfour Golf Course.

The 36-hole tournament, a precursor to the BC Ladies Provincials, was held May 27-28 at the 6400-yard 18-hole track in Balfour.

Louane Holmes won the Low Net Rose Bowl while Heather Nunn claimed the Senior Trophy  Sophia Park. 

Players from more than 20 golf clubs from the Kootenay region attended two-day event.

Salmo pool closed for renovations — RDCK

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Friday June 02 2023

The RDCK said the pool will now be closed for the entire month of June. — Screenshot photo

The Regional District of Central Kootenay said in a media release that major renovations to upgrade the Salmo outdoor pool mechanical room has officially commenced.

The project, which is slated to take approximately six weeks RDCK facility, is a complete overall of the mechanical room which includes; two new high efficiency boilers, an additional sand filter, new plumbing, and a new chemical feeding system. North Mountain Construction and KB Plumbing are the contractors on the project.

Support to pave the entire road to Whitewater endorsed by RDCK board

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Thursday June 01 2023

The RDCK board approved sending a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in support of the Whitewater Ski Area road being paved.

The road to paradise could soon be paved with more than good intentions.

A move to pave the Whitewater Ski Resort access road is gaining some traction in the regional district as one of the region’s top downhill skiing destinations campaigns for tarmac.

Whitewater Ski Resort’s project to pave the last 5.8 kilometres of the road from the highway to the ski hill has again been given Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors’ support after a recent board meeting.

The future has arrived: proposed changes to building code up for review

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Wednesday May 31 2023

Starting this week, a four-week public review will begin to review and comment on numerous proposed building code changes.

Nelsonites will get a say in how future buildings are constructed in B.C. as the Province launches a survey on proposed changes to the B.C. Building Code.

Starting this week, a four-week public review will begin to review and comment on numerous proposed building code changes, including: accessibility and adaptable dwellings; cooling requirements; mass timber construction; radon safety; and ventilation in houses.

Stage 1 water conservation measures for all RDCK water systems

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday May 30 2023

The RDCK said that stage 1 water conservation measures may increase to one of three additional stages should demand increase significantly, hot and dry weather persists.

The reduce the overconsumption of water, effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Regional District of Central Kootenay will implement stage 1 water conservation measures across all water systems.

The RDCK said in a media release that these measures will remain in place from June 1 through September 30.

The RDCK said Stage 1 may increase to one of three additional stages should demand increase significantly, hot and dry weather persists, or if reservoirs decline to critically low levels.

Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures include:

Prescribed burn planned for northeast of Burton

by Southeast Fire Centre on Tuesday May 30 2023

Smoke may impact the residents closest to the burn area and be visible from Burton and Nakusp and may also be visible from Fauquier and Needles, as well as motorists travelling along Highway 6.

The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Interfor in conducting a hazard abatement prescribed burn in the Mineral Creek area. 

The Mineral Creek prescribed burn will cover up to nine hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the community of Burton.

Smoke may impact the residents closest to the burn area and be visible from Burton and Nakusp and may also be visible from Fauquier and Needles, as well as motorists travelling along Highway 6.

Possible Drug Overdose Leads to Criminal Investigation — NPD

by The Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday May 28 2023

Nelson Police Chief Constable Donovan Fisher said the seizure will have an immediate impact on the local drug trafficking scene.

Nelson Police continue an investigation following the search and seizure at a mid-level drug operation in the City of Nelson last week.

Nelson Police said in a media release that investigation resulted after officers were called to assist with a possible drug overdose during the early hours of Wednesday, May 24.

Nelson Police said officers attend and performed First Aid and CPR on the victim until Emergency Health Services (EHS) arrived on scene.

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