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SMRT1 Technologies CEO Brad Pommen celebrates March 16 after his company won $225,000 in funding from Accelerate Okanagan’s 2023 OKGN Angel Summit investment competition. Photo: Submitted

Big investment for Nelson’s SMRT1 Technologies after winning Okanagan competition

The interactive vending machine company earned $225,000 at the OKGN Angel Summit

SMRT1 Technologies CEO Brad Pommen celebrates March 16 after his company won $225,000 in funding from Accelerate Okanagan’s 2023 OKGN Angel Summit investment competition. Photo: Submitted
Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

LETTER: Burning fuel and going nowhere

From reader Ron Robinson

  • Mar 23, 2023
Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper

‘Their safety is important’: Group checks on women, talks consent at Nelson bars

The Mama Bears of Baker Street have received Interior Health funding to patrol the party scene

Meet the Mama Bears of Baker Street. L-R: Dan Nolan, Cat Spears and Skye Spears were on Nelson’s streets during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to check on intoxicated women, provide supplies and chat about consent. Photo: Tyler Harper
Dr. Lee MacKay is a family physician and medical director of the diabetes clinic at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson doctors working to reduce metered dose inhaler usage for planetary health

Doctors want patients to consider switching to dry powder inhalers

Dr. Lee MacKay is a family physician and medical director of the diabetes clinic at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Photo: Tyler Harper
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Trail RCMP looking for tips after 2 dogs die; one confirmed poisoned with strychnine

Information? Call the Trail Detachment to speak to an investigator

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Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay singer Shawn Hook to receive chemotherapy

Hook was diagnosed with throat cancer in January

Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted
Crowds of parents, children and supporters gather for stories at a drag reading in front of Nelson City Hall on March 11. Police now say they are investigating the online backlash that caused the library to postponed a planned drag story time. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson police investigating ‘suspected hate-motivated’ incidents following drag story time backlash

Police say they have several investigations underway

Crowds of parents, children and supporters gather for stories at a drag reading in front of Nelson City Hall on March 11. Police now say they are investigating the online backlash that caused the library to postponed a planned drag story time. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson Skating Club’s Kara Westerhaug shows off her STAR 2 silver freeskate ribbon she won at the Super Series Starskate final in Kelowna. Photo: Submitted

Pickering wins gold in final competition with Nelson Skate Club

11 skaters travelled to Kelowna for the Super Series Starskate

Nelson Skating Club’s Kara Westerhaug shows off her STAR 2 silver freeskate ribbon she won at the Super Series Starskate final in Kelowna. Photo: Submitted
Kootenay RC Life members took advantage of the sunny sky in Trail on Sunday to rev the engines of their monster trucks and muscle cars at Gyro Park. Photo: Jim Bailey The RC Car Club invites enthusiasts young and young at heart to join.

Rev your engines, spring has arrived in the West Kootenay

Kootenay RC Life is open to all, both the young and young at heart

Kootenay RC Life members took advantage of the sunny sky in Trail on Sunday to rev the engines of their monster trucks and muscle cars at Gyro Park. Photo: Jim Bailey The RC Car Club invites enthusiasts young and young at heart to join.
President Paul Wiest (left) and executive director Tom Thomson at the 2022 annual general meeting of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. Photo: Submitted

Hints of recession ahead for Nelson: Chamber of commerce

Tom Thomson says there’s reason to believe the city could face an economic downturn

President Paul Wiest (left) and executive director Tom Thomson at the 2022 annual general meeting of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. Photo: Submitted
A bald eagle flies into its nest on the edge of the Kootenay River. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Bird Festival to celebrate spring migration

Registration opens on April 4

A bald eagle flies into its nest on the edge of the Kootenay River. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Positive Apparel Thrift Store employees load a semi-trailer with bags of old clothes, which every three weeks makes deliveries from Nelson to a recycling facility in Vancouver. There is nowhere in the Kootenays to recycle textiles. Photo: Tyler Harper

Where do your old clothes go? Nelson thrift store struggling to keep donations out of landfill

Positive Apparel sends a semi-trailer packed with clothing every month to be recycled on the coast

Positive Apparel Thrift Store employees load a semi-trailer with bags of old clothes, which every three weeks makes deliveries from Nelson to a recycling facility in Vancouver. There is nowhere in the Kootenays to recycle textiles. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Leafs’ under-13 travel team won bronze at a tournament in Richmond. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Leafs U13 travel team bring home bronze from coast

The squad stunned Chilliwack to win a medal

The Nelson Leafs’ under-13 travel team won bronze at a tournament in Richmond. Photo: Submitted
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
Pool hours at RDCK facilities are being reduced. Photos: Jennifer Small

Lifeguard shortage means less swim time at Castlegar, Nelson and Creston pools

Regional District of Central Kootenay reducing hours at Castlegar, Nelson and Creston pools

Pool hours at RDCK facilities are being reduced. Photos: Jennifer Small
Elk Valley RCMP say walkers should be vigilant and aware of their surroundings (photo courtesy of Elk Valley RCMP)

Walking alone after dark? RCMP has some safety tips

“Reduce your risk of becoming a crime and enjoy your walk with peace of mind”

Elk Valley RCMP say walkers should be vigilant and aware of their surroundings (photo courtesy of Elk Valley RCMP)
The RCMP had a significant presence when logging protesters were arrested May 17, 2022, near Argenta. Photo: Breanne Hope

B.C. watchdog investigation of RCMP includes Argenta logging protest

Investigation will also probe police actions at Fairy Creek and Wet’suwet’en

The RCMP had a significant presence when logging protesters were arrested May 17, 2022, near Argenta. Photo: Breanne Hope
The city will hold a public budget presentation on a date in April to be announced, at which the public can ask questions or make suggestions. Council will then vote on the tax increase. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

City of Nelson considers largest residential tax increase in six years

Police expenses are contributing to a 5.8% residential taxation proposal

The city will hold a public budget presentation on a date in April to be announced, at which the public can ask questions or make suggestions. Council will then vote on the tax increase. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
Nelson’s Salvation Army branch is ending its morning drop-in service. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Nelson’s Salvation Army ending morning drop-in service

The food bank will continue to operate

Nelson’s Salvation Army branch is ending its morning drop-in service. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
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