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Cougar spotted near Gyro Park

Nelson Star - Thursday February 9, 2012

A cougar was sighted last Friday morning near Gyro Park where Nelson police say it was chased up a tree by a dog.

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In the spirit of kindness

Nelson Star - Thursday February 9, 2012

Trafalgar Middle School’s new code of conduct has engaged students beyond the detention room — it’s entirely student generated.

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Water and Sewer rates on the rise

Nelson Star - Thursday February 9, 2012

Nelson residents will see an increase in water and sewer rates, but city councillors say this isn’t a bad news story.

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BC Hydro employees’ fate still murky

Nelson Star - Thursday February 9, 2012

The office hasn’t closed yet, but the fate of BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program in Nelson remains in doubt.

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UPDATED: Nelson headcount tops 10,000

Nelson Star - Wednesday February 8, 2012

For the first time, Nelson’s population has cracked the 10,000 mark, according to 2011 census figures released today.

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UPDATED: Meadow Creek Cedar’s license suspended

Nelson Star - Wednesday February 8, 2012

The province has suspended Meadow Creek Cedar’s forest license and fined the company $42,000 for failing to meet reforestation obligations.

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Foresters flag Meadow Creek Cedar

Nelson Star - Tuesday February 7, 2012

The professional body that regulates foresters in BC is considering legal action against Meadow Creek Cedar.

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Nelson library bottom line discussed

Nelson Star - Tuesday February 7, 2012

Contributions for services provided by the city for residents outside of the city’s boundaries was a topic of conversation at last week

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Solving the ‘mayhem’ in Nelson

Nelson Star - Tuesday February 7, 2012

Sports teams looking to enjoy Nelson’s sports fields are going to have to book and pay for the time they use.

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Everybody wins at Red Bull Supernatural

Nelson Star - Monday February 6, 2012

Perfect conditions welcome the world's best snowboarders to Nelson's Baldface Lodge.

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UPDATED: Plant stands pat on ‘statement of regret’

Nelson Star - Monday February 6, 2012

Ex-Attorney General Geoff Plant insists there were good reasons he could not apologize to Doukhobor children removed from their homes.

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A passion for wheels

Nelson Star - Sunday February 5, 2012

Crescent Valley’s Ray Kosiancic was acquiring vehicles before he could legally drive them.

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Most critical session in last decade, says Atamanenko

Nelson Star - Sunday February 5, 2012

Last week marked the beginning of the toughest and most critical session of Parliament in the last decade, says the region’s MP.

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Employment picture brightens

Nelson Star - Sunday February 5, 2012

The Kootenay unemployment rate remains below both the provincial and national averages, according to Statistics Canada.

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Be it resolved ...

Nelson Star - Saturday February 4, 2012

Students gave their most convincing arguments at the LVR debate tournament.

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A Supernatural Summit

Nelson Star - Thursday February 2, 2012

After months of preparation at Baldface Lodge, host Travis Rice along with 17 of the best snowboarders on the planet arrived in Nelson.

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Skier dies in avalanche near Kaslo

Revelstoke Times Review - Friday February 3, 2012

Man caught in avalanche while skiing with Selkirk Wilderness Skiing on Meadow Mountain Friday morning.

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The great debate (club)

Nelson Star - Thursday February 2, 2012

It’s been eight years since they’ve had one, but so far L.V. Rogers’ new debate team is having a convincing season.

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Locals off to 'mini Olympics'

Nelson Star - Thursday February 2, 2012

Four from the Whitewater Ski Team will race at BC Games at Silverstar later this month

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Winter still drier than usual

Nelson Star - Thursday February 2, 2012

West Kootenay received more precipitation in January than in December, but it was still only 72 per cent of normal.

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