Music has been a substantial part of Garnet Rogers’s life from his earliest days. In a darkened bedroom, lit only by the amber glow from an old floor model radio, two young brothers aged six and 12 lay in their beds, listening to the country music broadcasts from the Grand Ol’ Opry, and practiced their harmonies. Two years ...

By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsNow the fun begins.The Kootenay Ice kick off the 2011-12 B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season with plenty of optimism as the interior based squad heads to Vancouver Island for a two-game set Saturday and Sunday in Nanaimo against the North Island Silvertips.And new head coach Mario DiBella...

The tale of The Tree of Life, set in 1950's Texas, is told from the perspective of Jack O'Brien the eldest of three boys. As an adult, Jack and his parents have just been told of the death of one of the other boys. This sends Jack into a reminiscence of his life as he faces his grief. The story follows him from innocence to...

Dear Christina Lake; It has been my distinct pleasure to represent Christina Lake as the Area C Regional District Director for the past two terms. The following is an overview of what Director for Area C means and the work load involved in that position. I continue to work on your behalf and intend to run in the November...

It’s an event that doesn’t get old — the annual Terry Fox Run. And Sunday in the Heritage City, like so many other cities, towns and communities across Canada, the tradition continues as Nelsonites flock to Lakeside Park for the annual run to fight cancer. “I think the reason it’s lasted for so long is the impact Terry (Fox)...

A few hours could make a huge difference in the lives of Grand Forks caregivers.The Family Caregiver Series, on Sept. 23 and 30, will explain effective ways to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia."For family caregivers, the commitment can last many years, and can bring with it high stress levels...

A series of forums to discuss the issues that surround genetic modification (GM) on a local and national level are being co-sponsored by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. The forums will hear from Lucy Sharratt, coordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN), a collaborative campaign of 18 member...

It appears Nelson’s Dryden Hunt is going to spend another winter in Saskatchewan.The soon-to-be 16-year-old earned a roster spot with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.Hunt, the son of Karla and Jeff Hunt Nelson, had expected to attend the weekend session before whisking his way back to B.C. in time to attend...

I have often talked and written about the negative effects of trade agreements, in particular the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), on the ability of our farmers to make a decent living producing good quality food. I have used the example of B.C. fruit and vegetable producers who were once protected by in season ...

August 20, 2011
Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.Unfortunately...