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Hula hoop artist Fox Spirals spun a routine at the Kootenay Children's Festival in 2022 (Barry Coulter photo)

Kootenay Children’s Festival promises fun and games for the whole family

Event will feature performances from Will’s Jams, Bonnie Harvey and The Amuse Troupe.

Hula hoop artist Fox Spirals spun a routine at the Kootenay Children's Festival in 2022 (Barry Coulter photo)
Sydney Black is the executive director of the Nelson and District Arts Council. Photo: Submitted Sydney Black is the executive director of the Nelson and District Arts Council. Photo: Submitted

COLUMN: Where Nelson artists can apply for grants

Sydney Black outlines some of the best funding sources

Sydney Black is the executive director of the Nelson and District Arts Council. Photo: Submitted Sydney Black is the executive director of the Nelson and District Arts Council. Photo: Submitted
Lemon Creek entering the Slocan River from the left. Photo: Lucas Jmieff

Ecosystem enhancement grants handed out by Columbia Basin Trust

A $120K grant will restore riparian habitat at Lemon Creek

Lemon Creek entering the Slocan River from the left. Photo: Lucas Jmieff
“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

After 53 years, Trail says goodbye to the one-and-only Canton Café

While it’s sad news for countless fans of Cantonese fare, it’s happy trails for Benny and Ursula Chong

“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier
Dr. Nicholas Sparrow is Nelson’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. Sparrow, an ER doctor at Kootenay Lake Hospital, also volunteers his time responding to emergency calls after founding the Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association. Photo: Tyler Harper

Dr. Nicholas Sparrow, who saves lives in his spare time, is Nelson’s 2022 Citizen of the Year

Sparrow is an ER doctor who volunteers responding to accidents

Dr. Nicholas Sparrow is Nelson’s 2022 Citizen of the Year. Sparrow, an ER doctor at Kootenay Lake Hospital, also volunteers his time responding to emergency calls after founding the Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson RCMP Jason Renwick, who is wanted on multiple charges, has been arrested in Castlegar. Photo: Submitted

UPDATE: Nelson man wanted on assault charges arrested in Castlegar

RCMP had asked for help locating Jason Renwick

Nelson RCMP Jason Renwick, who is wanted on multiple charges, has been arrested in Castlegar. Photo: Submitted
Glacier Gymnastics took part in the Cranbrook’s Key City Classic. Back row L-R: Tui Melville, Maren Port, Fallon Peel, Andara Allston, Juri Hirano, Quinn Ellis, Lily Tschan, Charlotte Robinson. Front: Fern Ellis, Evelyn Kelly, Zoe Tschan, Hailey Hauck, Aya Melville, Freja Campbell. Photo: Submitted

Glacier Gymnastics wins 1st-place team title in Cranbrook

Glacier will now send 13 athletes to provincials

Glacier Gymnastics took part in the Cranbrook’s Key City Classic. Back row L-R: Tui Melville, Maren Port, Fallon Peel, Andara Allston, Juri Hirano, Quinn Ellis, Lily Tschan, Charlotte Robinson. Front: Fern Ellis, Evelyn Kelly, Zoe Tschan, Hailey Hauck, Aya Melville, Freja Campbell. Photo: Submitted
Kids at the Nelson Youth Centre can have fun on the climbing wall or take part in dozens of other physical and artistic activities. Photo: Submitted

ABOUT NELSON: Nelson’s youth centre, from struggle to success

Donna Macdonald recalls youth centre’s beginnings and the city’s initial resistance to supporting it

Kids at the Nelson Youth Centre can have fun on the climbing wall or take part in dozens of other physical and artistic activities. Photo: Submitted
Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Avalanche danger risk rated ‘considerable’ for Southern Interior

Storm slab and deep persistent slab avalanches are likely in Kootenay region

Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Nelson’s new Official Community Plan will guide development in the city for the next 10 years. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

‘Imagine Nelson in 2050’: Council begins update of Official Community Plan

The plan will be developed by a 12-person committee of residents from various sectors

Nelson’s new Official Community Plan will guide development in the city for the next 10 years. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Kaslo Village Hall. File photo

Village of Kaslo proposes 6% tax hike in 2023 to run local government

Kaslo council is asking for about an extra $49,500 from taxpayers

Kaslo Village Hall. File photo
The U18 Kootenay Bombers. Back row L-R: coach Staci Proctor, Lexi Elias, Amelia Finley, Hannah McClure, Robin Bunyan, Abby Ens and Megan Bonikowsky. Front: Breanna St. Thomas, Natasha Holland, Olivia Bezaire, Gevyn Hlookoff and Sedona Shuel. Missing: Atlyn Proctor and Neve Hamilton. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay Bombers win club tournament at Selkirk College

The under-18 squad heads to provincials next month

The U18 Kootenay Bombers. Back row L-R: coach Staci Proctor, Lexi Elias, Amelia Finley, Hannah McClure, Robin Bunyan, Abby Ens and Megan Bonikowsky. Front: Breanna St. Thomas, Natasha Holland, Olivia Bezaire, Gevyn Hlookoff and Sedona Shuel. Missing: Atlyn Proctor and Neve Hamilton. Photo: Submitted
The sacred space was formerly a chapel that has not been much used by the public in recent years. Photo: Submitted

Sacred space at Kootenay Lake Hospital opens its doors

The space will be used as a multi-faith place for reflection and for families to gather

The sacred space was formerly a chapel that has not been much used by the public in recent years. Photo: Submitted
Nelson boxer Jack Dool celebrates after winning a bout in Fernie. Photo: Submitted

Nelson boxers earn 3 wins in Fernie

Riel Martinez won his first bout after returning from the Canada Winter Games

Nelson boxer Jack Dool celebrates after winning a bout in Fernie. Photo: Submitted
ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted

Two new exhibits kick off Kootenay Gallery of Art’s 2023 season

New exhibits open in Castlegar March 10

ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted
Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted

La Cafamore playing in Castlegar March 26

String quartet will perform works by Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn

Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted
Kaslo. File photo

Kaslo council roundup: Moyie Beach dock to be extended

All the news from the Feb. 26 meeting

Kaslo. File photo
After the prepared topic was released in early February, the JL Crowe team began their journey researching, collecting articles and becoming familiar with resolutions. Retired lawyer and King’s Counsel, Leigh Harrison, provided a legal understanding of each of junior and senior topics. Photo: Submitted

Room erupts in cheer as Trail debate student takes top spot in B.C.

Law Foundation Cup 2023 Provincial Debate was held the first weekend in March via Zoom

After the prepared topic was released in early February, the JL Crowe team began their journey researching, collecting articles and becoming familiar with resolutions. Retired lawyer and King’s Counsel, Leigh Harrison, provided a legal understanding of each of junior and senior topics. Photo: Submitted
The School District 8 office in Nelson. File photo

SD8 and CUPE 748 ratify new agreement

Details of the agreement were not included in today’s news release from SD8

The School District 8 office in Nelson. File photo
Birkley Valks reads a children’s book during a drag story time outside Nelson City Hall on Saturday. Valks was scheduled to read at the Nelson Public Library before online threats postponed the event. Instead, Valks read at an impromptu event organized in support of the library. Photo: Tyler Harper

PHOTOS: Supporters hold drag story time outside Nelson City Hall following backlash

The grassroots gathering was held after another event at the library was postponed due to threats

Birkley Valks reads a children’s book during a drag story time outside Nelson City Hall on Saturday. Valks was scheduled to read at the Nelson Public Library before online threats postponed the event. Instead, Valks read at an impromptu event organized in support of the library. Photo: Tyler Harper
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