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Nelson CARES executive director Jacqueline Nobiss delivers their remarks at the society’s annual general meeting Sept. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson CARES financially healthy following fraud

The city’s biggest non-profit appears to have survived losing nearly $600K

Nelson CARES executive director Jacqueline Nobiss delivers their remarks at the society’s annual general meeting Sept. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper
Movement is Medicine, a new trail race, will be held in Nelson on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30. The organizers include (L-R): Randy Richmond, Alexandra Forsythe, Danica Weager and Jaclyn Dexter. A logo for the event was designed by former Mount Sentinel Secondary student Sage Piller. Photo: Tom Weager

New Nelson trail race to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Movement is Medicine will be held Sept. 30

Movement is Medicine, a new trail race, will be held in Nelson on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30. The organizers include (L-R): Randy Richmond, Alexandra Forsythe, Danica Weager and Jaclyn Dexter. A logo for the event was designed by former Mount Sentinel Secondary student Sage Piller. Photo: Tom Weager
Nelson and Castlegar performers will showcase their Latin American cultures on Sept. 23 at the Capitol Theatre. Photo: Submitted

Celebrate local Latin American culture at Nelson event

A Journey Through Las Americas on Sept. 23 will feature performances from 11 countries

Nelson and Castlegar performers will showcase their Latin American cultures on Sept. 23 at the Capitol Theatre. Photo: Submitted
The roof of the Salmo Hotel caught fire Friday afternoon. Salmo RCMP say the fire is now out and no one was injured, although the building has sustained significant damage. Photo: Submitted

UPDATED: Fire destroys roof of Salmo Hotel

Response crews quickly put out the fire

The roof of the Salmo Hotel caught fire Friday afternoon. Salmo RCMP say the fire is now out and no one was injured, although the building has sustained significant damage. Photo: Submitted
Lenelle Davis (left) is the 2023 recipient of the Bev LaPointe Memorial Scholarship for Women in Trades. She’s seen here with her mother Krystal Davis. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nakusp electrician wins Bev LaPointe scholarship

Lenelle Davis overcame a wrist injury to return to her trade

Lenelle Davis (left) is the 2023 recipient of the Bev LaPointe Memorial Scholarship for Women in Trades. She’s seen here with her mother Krystal Davis. Photo: Tyler Harper
Regional District of Central Kootenay board chair Aimee Watson speaks Friday during the opening of a new composting facility near Salmo. Photo: Tyler Harper

New regional composting facility opens near Salmo

The $2.5-million facility will divert 8,000 tons of food and yard waste from landfills

Regional District of Central Kootenay board chair Aimee Watson speaks Friday during the opening of a new composting facility near Salmo. Photo: Tyler Harper
No curling will be played this season at the Nelson Curling Club, which has not yet raised money to make repairs to its ice plant. File photo

Nelson Curling Club forced to miss upcoming season for 1st time in 127 years

The club is unable to pay for necessary repairs to its ice plant

No curling will be played this season at the Nelson Curling Club, which has not yet raised money to make repairs to its ice plant. File photo
A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo

Nelson man found not guilty of COVID-19 spitting incident

Jeremy Undershute was acquitted in a Castlegar courtroom

A man has been found not guilty of assault for allegedly spitting on a woman at Nelson’s Empire Coffee during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. File photo
Ymir Backcountry Lodge, which operates in the mountains south of Nelson, has been ordered to cease operations by the forest ministry. Photo: Backcountryskilodge.ca

Backcountry ski lodge near Nelson ordered to close

The forestry ministry has terminated Ymir Backcountry Lodge’s tenure

Ymir Backcountry Lodge, which operates in the mountains south of Nelson, has been ordered to cease operations by the forest ministry. Photo: Backcountryskilodge.ca
George Chandler shows off Hall Street Plaza, which is car-free during Nelson’s weekly Wednesday farmers’ market but is typically a parking lot. Chandler has co-organized a downtown block to be closed to vehicles on Aug. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATE: Smoke cancels planned closure of Nelson downtown block to traffic

A group wants to see how residents use Baker Street without cars

George Chandler shows off Hall Street Plaza, which is car-free during Nelson’s weekly Wednesday farmers’ market but is typically a parking lot. Chandler has co-organized a downtown block to be closed to vehicles on Aug. 20. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Police Department. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Crime in Nelson returning to pre-pandemic levels: police chief

Annual data from Statistics Canada shows increases, but Chief Fisher cautions against overreaction

The Nelson Police Department. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Acting Sub-Lieutenant Ian Marrack (left) and Sailor First Class Alexis Lambert-Murphy take a break from training Monday in Nelson. The pair are next to one of the small boats used by the Naval Security Team. Photo: Tyler Harper

Navy conducts training exercises on Kootenay Lake near Nelson

Naval Security Team specializes in land and sea security

Acting Sub-Lieutenant Ian Marrack (left) and Sailor First Class Alexis Lambert-Murphy take a break from training Monday in Nelson. The pair are next to one of the small boats used by the Naval Security Team. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Police Department. File photo

Retired judge to review misconduct case against Nelson police officer

There is disagreement over if discipline is warranted

The Nelson Police Department. File photo
Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson (left) and Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Whiteside was in Nelson on July 13 for a series of community meetings. Photo: Tyler Harper

UPDATE: No evidence decriminalization has led to increase in public drug use: B.C. addictions minister

Jennifer Whiteside addressed concerns during meetings in Nelson

Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson (left) and Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Whiteside was in Nelson on July 13 for a series of community meetings. Photo: Tyler Harper
A group holds signs up outside Nelson City Hall in April during an event to mark the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug crisis. Photo: Tyler Harper

3 people die of drug poisonings within 1 week in Nelson

Paramedics responded to 10 calls for service between June 25 and July 1

A group holds signs up outside Nelson City Hall in April during an event to mark the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug crisis. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Nelson Police Department has lost six officers to retirement or resignation in 2023. File photo

Six Nelson police officers retired, resigned so far in 2023

Chief Fisher says they include officers involved in the OPCC racism investigation

The Nelson Police Department has lost six officers to retirement or resignation in 2023. File photo
Nouran Salah is the founder of Cycling Geckos, the first female cycling movement in Egypt. Salah is featured in the B.C.-produced documentary The Engine Inside. Photo: Omar Zain/The Engine Inside

‘The story of the bike is global’: B.C. film documents rising importance of cycling

The Engine Inside argues the world is better off on two wheels

Nouran Salah is the founder of Cycling Geckos, the first female cycling movement in Egypt. Salah is featured in the B.C.-produced documentary The Engine Inside. Photo: Omar Zain/The Engine Inside
Nelson’s Lee Reid has been honoured by Heritage BC for the Granny Gardening Tours. Reid is seen here at right speaking to a group during on the events, which bring visitors into the backyards of Nelson residents. Photo: Submitted

Nelson resident honoured by Heritage BC for unique garden tours

Lee Reid guides visitors into the backyards of residents who have stories to tell

Nelson’s Lee Reid has been honoured by Heritage BC for the Granny Gardening Tours. Reid is seen here at right speaking to a group during on the events, which bring visitors into the backyards of Nelson residents. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Bruno Campese lifts the Stanley Cup on June 13. Campese is a scout with the Vegas Golden Knights. Photo courtesy Bruno Campese

Nelson’s Bruno Campese lifts Stanley Cup as scout for Vegas Golden Knights

Campese was on the ice to celebrate the Golden Knights’ 1st championship

Nelson’s Bruno Campese lifts the Stanley Cup on June 13. Campese is a scout with the Vegas Golden Knights. Photo courtesy Bruno Campese
Nelson’s Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton are seen here competing at a vaulting event. The pair will represent Canada at the junior world championships in July. Photo: Submitted

Nelson twins to compete at junior world vaulting championship

Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton train at Blewett’s Koot-Neigh club

Nelson’s Selina and Julia Kromer-Anton are seen here competing at a vaulting event. The pair will represent Canada at the junior world championships in July. Photo: Submitted