Dear Editor, Unfortunately this past week the summertime schedule for Parks and Recreation in Christina Lake missed out on mentioning Stretching for Mobility sessions with Gisela Ko. Those of us who attend regularly were disappointed because we know how these sessions are so beneficial to us. Gisela has decided to continue ...

There will be a field trip July 2nd on Nature Trust’s 475 acres which is located at the west end of the Gilpin Grasslands. The land was purchased in 1973 and complimented the 1470 acre Boothman Ranch purchase August 1972.  Both purchases were driven by the importance of the south facing slopes to wintering deer. The management...

Dad was found dead with a fish in his talons. The mystery of what happened to the male osprey so many have come to know from the Nelson Hydro/Columbia Wireless nest webcam west of Nelson was solved Wednesday when the body of the bird was found in a deep ravine. “Yes, we’re relieved,” said Nelson Hydro line manager Doug Pickard....

The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the man found dead in Cottonwood Creek Thursday morning at Lance Garry Sparks. The 52-year-old Sparks, most recently of Nelson, was found by visitors to Cottonwood Park submerged near the waterfall of Cottonwood Creek. The next of kin has been notified. The BC Coroners Services...

The Boundary Youth Soccer Association finished their spring season with a tournament on Saturday. The successful event may have marked the end of their spring season, but not the end of socccer this year.  BYSA will continue offering soccer opportunities to local youth through soccer camps this summer and they are having a ...

I have been following hounds the last five weeks and in the process have walked a significant distance in the deer winter range and only on one occasion did I find the bones of a deer. Bones and dropped antlers for centuries have been a strong indicator of a healthy deer herd. Remember for decades the Boundary had the largest...

Effective at noon PDT on July 2, 2014, open fires will be prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities include: the burning of any ...

It’s finally (officially) summer – and I’m happy to announce that our Summer Reading Club is now open for registration! It’s a free program for children ages 6-12, with games, stories, crafts, and lots of fun. The program runs from July 8 to August 22, and registration is from June 24 to July 5 (please note: registration must...

Trail Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the City’s new Pickleball courts at Butler Park will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 21. The courts, recently converted from one of the park’s tennis courts, will accommodate the avid Pickleball players from the Region. “The Pickleball players...

Community members rallied to support teachers, Friday, as they continue to take a stand against the provincial government. Check out the video for GFTVs full coverage.   ...