Nelsonites join millions Walk with the World marchers on eve of Paris Climate Change Conference
While many world leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama, and the 40,000 delegates are in Paris at the UN Climate Change Conference, approximately 500 took to the streets of Nelson Sunday to participate in the Walk with the World. "It’s obviously a huge issue not only to our community...
West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society in driver's seat, but still in need of support from area residents to bring home prize
Now that the WK Community TEETH Clinic has grabbed the lead, it's now time for area residents to bring the challenge home, as well as the $50,000 to prize. West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is one of five finalists being chosen for a video storytelling campaign. TEETH has been shortlisted for the Pacific Blue Cross...
IHA CEO issues statement on Laundry Services Review
The following is a statement on behalf of Chris Mazurkewich, President and CEO for Interior Health regarding the Laundry Services Review: “As the new President and CEO of Interior Health, I plan to take additional time in reviewing the future of our laundry services. Subsequently, a decision on the possibility of outsourcing...
Selkirk College Asks: Are You Made for Trades?
Selkirk College Welding Program instructor Bruce Davis’s passion for his trade is obvious when he starts talking about his early days as a student at Nelson’s Silver King Campus. “I always strive to be better,” the 34-year-old says. “The second I laid my first [welding] bead, I thought ‘that’s not very good, I want to make ...
NPD Constable David Laing presented with Award of Valour
Constable David Laing of the Nelson Police Department joined 65 other officers last week at the B.C.’s 35th annual Police Honours Night in Victoria. Laing, a long time member of the Nelson Police Department was recognized for bravery after placing himself at personal risk during the saving of a woman as she jumped from a...
WK Community TEETH Clinic looking for public support to capture $50,000
WK Community TEETH Clinic is hoping the general public in the West Kootenay will find time to help the local organization in its bid to win $50,000. West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is one of five finalists being chosen for a video storytelling campaign. To view the video and vote, go to this website. “One of the...
Snowfall warning prompts YRB to urge careful driving of mountain highways
People driving the mountain highways in the Kootenays should be aware of snowfall warning Monday night said Marc Dale of Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. Dale said temperatures will drop throughout the night and the region will experience strong winds and blowing snow. "Accumulations in the valley will range from 4 -10 cm...
Nelson man upset with irresponsible owners after dog was attacked by pit-bull at waterfront park
A Nelson man whose dog was attacked by another dog on Thursday is concerned about the safety of the off-leash dog park located on the Nelson waterfront adjacent to the airport runway. Nelson’s Brian Shields is a retiree who has been walking his two dogs, Angus and Max, at the park for years. On Thursday (November 12), Shields...
Practical Financial Solutions: Planning for blended families
Blended families are becoming the national norm. Finances are challenging for any relationship and they become even more challenging in the case of multiple marriages or common-law relationships, especially when they include children from previous and current relationships. If yours is a blended family, here is some basic ...
Galliart stones Nelson as Bruins shock Leafs Saturday at NDCC Arena
Brace yourself Kootenay International Junior Hockey League fans. The hottest team, okay one of the hottest teams in the entire KIJHL is the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The Bruins, long considered a bottom feeder in the KIJHL, won for the fifth straight time Saturday night at the NDCC Arena, knocking off the Nelson Leafs 2-1....
