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Rare Lardo postcard sells for $135.50

Rare Lardo postcard sells for $135.50

The latest West Kootenay postcard to sell online for an astronomical price was a 1907 coloured lithograph depicting the town of Lardo.
Nelson’s Cottonwood Falls Market appears in Chatelaine

Nelson’s Cottonwood Falls Market appears in Chatelaine

Nelson’s Cottonwood Falls Market received national press after appearing in the May issue of Chatelaine Magazine.
Cuts highlight new session of parliament: Atamanenko

Cuts highlight new session of parliament: Atamanenko

Local MP Alex Atamanenko says every time he checks his cell phone these days, it seems like the government has announced more cuts.
No automation for Nelway border crossing ... yet

No automation for Nelway border crossing ... yet

Automation won’t be coming to the ports of entry in the West Kootenay despite earlier claims in a leaked report of its possible presence.

Meet Nelson’s Gyro Club iron man

John Hopwood was just a teenager when he joined the Nelson Gyro Club. Today, he’s the longest serving member at 63 years and counting.
Selkirk unions settle under net-zero mandate

Selkirk unions settle under net-zero mandate

Selkirk College faculty and vocational instructors have ratified new contracts that do not contain any wage increases.
A Nelson graphic designer looks back for a new app

A Nelson graphic designer looks back for a new app

In an increasingly paperless world, a local designer and artist is straddling the line between the past and the future.
Nelson police call weekend stabbing ‘shocking’

Nelson police call weekend stabbing ‘shocking’

A 14-year-old girl was arrested Saturday night after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old male at the foot of Baker Street.
Screams of the Carnival

Screams of the Carnival

Young and old came out over the weekend to take in the West Coast Amusements carnival at the west of Baker Street.
Transit open houses applauded by Nelson community group

Transit open houses applauded by Nelson community group

Nelson residents were invited to share their thoughts on the direction of the city’s transit system last week.