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Preliminary hearing for accused Kootenay robbers months away

Preliminary hearing for accused Kootenay robbers months away

The couple accused of robbing several local financial institutions will likely have a preliminary hearing early in 2015.
Nelson presses Trafalgar rebuild

Nelson presses Trafalgar rebuild

A delegation has urged BC’s education minister to get on with the rebuild of Trafalgar Middle School, but the response wasn’t encouraging.
UPDATED: Nelson council gets modest raise

UPDATED: Nelson council gets modest raise

Nelson’s mayor will be paid $2,000 more per year and councillors another $1,000 each starting in 2015.
Brian Shields declares as seventh new Nelson council candidate

Brian Shields declares as seventh new Nelson council candidate

Graphic artist and former operations manager passionate about climate change, taxes.
COLUMN: The local election picture, so far

COLUMN: The local election picture, so far

Halfway through the municipal election nomination period, here is the lay of the land, based on media reports and official filings.
UPDATED: Nelson gives $15K to housing project

UPDATED: Nelson gives $15K to housing project

Nelson city council has supported one request for funding from the city’s housing fund and referred another to a committee.
Suspicious fire damages Academy of Oriental Sciences

Suspicious fire damages Academy of Oriental Sciences

The Nelson fire and police departments are investigating a “suspicious” fire that caused about $25,000 damage to a heritage building.
Special stamps mark Argenta post office centennial

Special stamps mark Argenta post office centennial

Three sets of commemorative stamps were unveiled Wednesday as the local post office turned 100.
Hall Street project delayed until spring

Hall Street project delayed until spring

Crews are attempting to complete some initial work before the arrival of winter.
Curtis Bendig running for Kootenay Lake school board

Curtis Bendig running for Kootenay Lake school board

The trained educator and proud new father hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the Kootenay Lake School Board.