Bob Hall

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The Nelson City Campground where a black bear met its end last week.

Bear comes too close for comfort at Nelson campground

A black bear that wandered into the Nelson City Campground last week was destroyed by the local conservation officer.

The Nelson City Campground where a black bear met its end last week.
Bronwyn Sutherland (right) and the Nelson U14 Selects girls squad will challenge for provincial gold on Sunday in Kelowna.

Nelson Selects U14s in gold medal match

Stingy defence and timely goals has propelled the Nelson Selects U14 girls squad to the gold medal match

Bronwyn Sutherland (right) and the Nelson U14 Selects girls squad will challenge for provincial gold on Sunday in Kelowna.
It might seem like summer hasn’t even started yet, but it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming hockey season.

Ready for a return to the ice in Nelson?

In a time of constant rising costs and pressure on the family bottom line, the Nelson Minor Hockey Association is providing a bonus

It might seem like summer hasn’t even started yet, but it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming hockey season.
Former Nelson Daily News sports editor Alan Watson will be doing a book reading at Otter's Books on Saturday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Watson returns to roots in Nelson

Alan Watson has returned to his former home with a mitt full of recent self-published books with a Nelson connection.

Former Nelson Daily News sports editor Alan Watson will be doing a book reading at Otter's Books on Saturday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Jesus Christ Superstar is the conerstone of the Hall music library.

It all traces back to Superstar

It was a vocal jam I’ll not soon forget and one that has me anxiously anticipating this coming November

Jesus Christ Superstar is the conerstone of the Hall music library.
The Google truck was seen around Nelson last week as it updated the street level views for its website.

Google hits refresh for Nelson

Google came to town last week to refresh Nelson’s views for the world to see.

The Google truck was seen around Nelson last week as it updated the street level views for its website.
The Nelson area has received more favourable media attention, this time in the Huffington Post.

More on-line ink for Nelson

The Nelson area has scored more travel kudos from a major on-line media player.

The Nelson area has received more favourable media attention, this time in the Huffington Post.
June 15, 2012

Flooded Nelson parking lot + sand pile = backflip fun

Half of the parking lot at the Lakeside playing fields have been flooded for two weeks

June 15, 2012
L.V. Rogers class valedictorian Mikaiya Austin and fellow Class of 2012 members prepare to enter the Nelson and District Community Complex floor during Friday night's cap and gown ceremony.

Nelson high school students take big step

The L.V. Rogers Class of 2012 paraded out in front of family and friends at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday

L.V. Rogers class valedictorian Mikaiya Austin and fellow Class of 2012 members prepare to enter the Nelson and District Community Complex floor during Friday night's cap and gown ceremony.
Nelson's Aimee DiBella will be playing NCAA college hockey in New York state starting in September.

Nelson Minor Hockey grad DiBella takes grit to NCAA

Nelson’s Aimee DiBella has accepted a hockey scholarship to one of the most highly regarded universities in the United States.

Nelson's Aimee DiBella will be playing NCAA college hockey in New York state starting in September.
Granite Pointe’s Nolan Renwick finished second in the 14-and-under division and 10th overall at the three-round Creston tournament.

Nelson’s Renwick nabs a solid second

Rain and wind greeted 28 of the best junior golfers from the West and East Kootenay over the weekend

Granite Pointe’s Nolan Renwick finished second in the 14-and-under division and 10th overall at the three-round Creston tournament.
The Bombers dominated the Kootenays (seen here), but were not able to crack the tough provincial competition this past weekend in Kamloops.

Nelson’s Bombers’ toughness not quite enough at provincials

The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team proved they could play with the best high school teams in the province

The Bombers dominated the Kootenays (seen here), but were not able to crack the tough provincial competition this past weekend in Kamloops.
On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Lakeside pitch, family and supporters watched as the Nelson U16 Selects squared off against Kootenay South in the final of their division.

Nelson Selects clubs in the medals

The host Nelson Selects teams treated their visitors to great soccer action at the Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament

On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Lakeside pitch, family and supporters watched as the Nelson U16 Selects squared off against Kootenay South in the final of their division.
In the Saturday morning game, the Nelson U12 teams squared off in action at Lakeside.

Walgren tourney kicks off in Nelson

The annual Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament opened on Friday night in Nelson and continues throughout the weekend.

In the Saturday morning game, the Nelson U12 teams squared off in action at Lakeside.
The U12 squad goes over half time strategy.

Great Saturday of soccer in Nelson

The annual Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament heated up with Saturday action

The U12 squad goes over half time strategy.
May 24, 2012

Walgren weekend in Nelson

The annual Terry Walgren Memorial soccer tournament takes over the local sports scene this weekend

May 24, 2012
Kevin Armstrong’s return to the local stage was in KHAOS and now the talented musician is moving behind the scenes as the director of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar production.

The makings of Superstar

Armstrong grew up in Nelson where a love for all things music was fostered from a young age.

Kevin Armstrong’s return to the local stage was in KHAOS and now the talented musician is moving behind the scenes as the director of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar production.
The poster for Armstrong's upcoming show at the Capitol Theatre.

Awesome introduction to opera at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre

Opera for Heathens is Armstrong’s one-man show that pairs his four-octave vocal range with his skills as a guitarist.

The poster for Armstrong's upcoming show at the Capitol Theatre.
The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team (in blue) dismantled Inveremere's Davide Thompson on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside pitch.

Nelson’s high school soccer program asserts dominance

The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team sent a message to Kootenay schools at Lakeside pitch: soccer in Nelson is a notch above the rest.

The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team (in blue) dismantled Inveremere's Davide Thompson on Thursday afternoon at Lakeside pitch.
Nelson Diamondbacks pitcher Braeden Zarikoff had a tremendous game on the mound on Saturday afternoon at Queen Elizabeth diamond. Despite his efforts, the locals lost 5-4 to the Trail Nationals.

Nelson Diamondbacks battle hard

Fuelled by the strong pitching of Braeden Zarikoff, the Diamondbacks played their best game of the season

Nelson Diamondbacks pitcher Braeden Zarikoff had a tremendous game on the mound on Saturday afternoon at Queen Elizabeth diamond. Despite his efforts, the locals lost 5-4 to the Trail Nationals.