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South Slocan man rescues senior from Slocan Pools

South Slocan man rescues senior from Slocan Pools

The 84-year-old Glade resident was out fishing in the Slocan Pools when he discovered his boat was filling with water.
UPDATE: Bear destroyed, cougar still loose

UPDATE: Bear destroyed, cougar still loose

Some animals getting too comfortable in ‘wildlife corridor’ through View Street area.
Black bear destroyed after raiding cookies from kitchen; cougar also on the prowl

Black bear destroyed after raiding cookies from kitchen; cougar also on the prowl

Nelson Police and conservation officers were called out after a bear was discovered inside a home. A cougar is also in the area.
Nelson city wages stay consistent

Nelson city wages stay consistent

As part of its annual financial report, the City of Nelson publishes the wages and expenses of all employees who make over $75,000.
Tiny Lights keeps growing

Tiny Lights keeps growing

Celebration features bike-powered stage, new zero waste policy. Ymir is set to triple in size during `undefinable' festival
High winds stoke forest fire north of Kaslo

High winds stoke forest fire north of Kaslo

A forest fire north of Kaslo that broke out early Monday afternoon when high winds blew a tree onto a power line has been extinguished.
Nelson fire hall architect’s grandson visits

Nelson fire hall architect’s grandson visits

John Stackhouse knew his grandfather once lived in Nelson. But until recently he had no idea George C. Mackay also designed the fire hall.
Meadow Creek Forest Products pays off liabilities

Meadow Creek Forest Products pays off liabilities

The district forest manager confirms a local forest company has paid off $150,000 in liabilities incurred under a previous owner.
L.V. Rogers’ great Gatsby Grand March

L.V. Rogers’ great Gatsby Grand March

L.V. Rogers 2014 graduates gathered with friends and family after their Grand March.
Fire breaks out at Yasodhara Ashram temple in Kootenay Bay

Fire breaks out at Yasodhara Ashram temple in Kootenay Bay

Firefighter from Riondel, Balfour and Harrop all attended the blaze and worked throughout the night.