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Protection project completed on time

Nelson Fire Rescue has announced the completion of the Wildfire Fuel Mitigation Project in the area near Mountain Lake Seniors Complex.
School board approves savings plan — Back to negotiations with CUPE

School board approves savings plan — Back to negotiations with CUPE

Kootenay Lake approved a savings plan after all and will now return to the table with its CUPE workers.
Nelson utility rate increase less than expected

Nelson utility rate increase less than expected

Water rates will go up 4% and sewer up 3% in 2014.
Two members of Nelson Search and Rescue chosen for elite team

Two members of Nelson Search and Rescue chosen for elite team

Are heading to Australia to help search for the remains of a Canadian hiker who went missing six months ago.
Snow blamed for crashes west of Nelson

Snow blamed for crashes west of Nelson

The Nelson Fire Department responded to two separate accidents on Highway 3A this morning, two and five kilometers west of the city.
Shambhala Meditation Centre to move into vacant church

Shambhala Meditation Centre to move into vacant church

The former Kootenay Christian Fellowship building will be renovated and reopen as Shambhala Meditation Centre sometime in 2014
Nelson police issue warning of play safe this holiday season

Nelson police issue warning of play safe this holiday season

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Nelson Police Department is advising people to make safe choices in the upcoming weeks.
UPDATED: It's Jersey Day in Nelson

UPDATED: It's Jersey Day in Nelson

In conjunction with National Sports Day on Saturday, Friday November 29 is Jersey Day. Businesses are wearing jerseys and raising funds.
Couple charged up about technology

Couple charged up about technology

West Kootenay a dead zone for electric car charging stations
Santa’s Helpers continues a tradition of community helping each other

Santa’s Helpers continues a tradition of community helping each other

A desire to brighten young faces on Christmas morning keeps one local woman’s charitable heart ticking.