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Surprise adjournment in WKES Jumbo Municipality court case

Before the case was even heard by a judge, the West Kootenay EcoSociety sought, and was granted, an adjournment after receiving an amended response and new evidence from lawyers for the municipality at the eleventh hour.  The adjournment, according to WKES lawyer Judah Harrison, gives EcoSociety an opportunity to respond to...

UPDATED: Missing person found

Nelson RCMP are pleased to advise that this individual has been located back at her residence.  As always the RCMP wish to thank Nelson Search and Rescue for their professionalism and quick response. Previous coverage: Nelson RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing North Shore resident. Tuesday, at 2:14...

Letter: Paying It Forward For The Environment

Editor: Canada – a powerful word that until recently brought with it images of world-class wilderness, functioning ecosystems, serious concern for climate change and a belief in a healthy economy AND a healthy environment. Where are we today? Here are just a few headlines from the last three years under Prime Minister Harper...

Residents save "bagged" deer

A Grand Forks deer is luckier than most, after being spotted with a bag fixed to her head. The deer was first spotted in the Ruckle area of the city on Saturday night around 5:30 p.m. with a bag tightly wrapped around her head.   At first, residents tried to rally the authorities, with no immediate results. By Sunday morning,...

LETTER: City violates BC Plumbing Code

Dear Editor, This is something that the residents of Grand Forks really should know: By using “certified water meter installers” instead of certified plumbers to install water meters, the former mayor and council of Grand Forks have violated the BC Plumbing Code. The code is very specific: “1.2.3.1. Personnel Performing...

OPINION: Wildlife habitat losing every fight with forestry and agriculture

(Hon. Steve Thompson)  The purpose of this newsletter is to give you facts that with few exceptions can be corroborated that illustrate why nothing less than a complete overhaul of the management of our wildlife and wildlife habitat resource  can reverse the dramatic decline in many wildlife populations and the steady compromise...

SPOTLIGHT FILMS: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared

Spotlight Films   presents   the 8th  film of our 11th season!    The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared Tuesday, February 24th 7:30 pm @ The Gem Theatre   Greetings to all Spotlight Films members, sponsors, and friends:  Our upcoming movie is The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and...

LIBRARY MUSINGS: AGM in early March; Downton Abbey tea party; Grocery store guide

We’ll be having our Annual General Meeting (AGM ) on March 4 at 7 pm. It’s a good opportunity for you to come and support the library – on our end, we promise to keep the meeting part of it to a minimum, and the socializing and refreshments part to a maximum. Downton Abbey Don’t miss our Downton Abbey Tea Party – to be held...

Grand Forks man pulls the winning $5 million numbers from a hat

Grand Forks has a new millionaire in town, Frank Senger. Playing the same random set of numbers that he pulled from a hat when he first started playing the lottery, Senger hit the jackpot on Feb. 18. Grand Forks has a new millionaire in town, Frank Senger. Playing the same random set of numbers that he pulled from a hat when...

Medieval Days coming to Nakusp

by Catriona Caimbeul So is fun, feasting, entertainment and workshops for the whole family! The Nakusp Medieval Society has partnered with the Society for Creative Anachronism to bring the SCA’s annual war here for the August long weekend. The SCA’s Kingdom of Avacal (eastern BC and Alberta) and the Principality of Tir Righ...

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