Samuel Dobrin

Quinn Hanly launches off one of the jumps at the Rosemont bike park. The well used amenity is headed towards some improvements that will benefit a wider range of skill levels.

Nelson bike park gets funding for fix up

The Nelson Cycling Club has teamed up with the Urban Systems Foundation to help make improvements to the Rosemont bike park.

Quinn Hanly launches off one of the jumps at the Rosemont bike park. The well used amenity is headed towards some improvements that will benefit a wider range of skill levels.
Saws, chainsaws, axes and lots of lumber drew out huge grounds for the annual Logger Sports at Kaslo's May Days.

Crowds gather for Kaslo’s Logger Sports

Crowds gathered in Kaslo for the May Days celebrations which included the annual Logger Sports.

Saws, chainsaws, axes and lots of lumber drew out huge grounds for the annual Logger Sports at Kaslo's May Days.
Nelson District Teachers’ Association president Tom Newell says the board made the wrong decision.

Cuts part of Kootenay Lake school district budget

Sustainability and student needs were the focus of the Kootenay Lake school district budget passed last Tuesday.

Nelson District Teachers’ Association president Tom Newell says the board made the wrong decision.
Michelle Mungall (centre)

Mungall raises concern about arts

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall went to bat for local arts groups in the Legislative Assembly earlier this week

Michelle Mungall (centre)
Youngsters practice for the Dance Umbrella show next week at the Capitol Theatre.

Step by Step

Slideshow: Youngsters practice up for the Dance Umbrella show next weet at the Capitol Theatre

Youngsters practice for the Dance Umbrella show next week at the Capitol Theatre.
A bear investigates a garbage can

Spring has arrived in Nelson, so have the bears

Bear sightings in Nelson and area caused by the presence of bear attractants have been leading to conflicts between people and bears

A bear investigates a garbage can
Cindy Sherry

Nelson Civic Theatre group scripts plan for future

With the proposal deadline for the Civic Theatre looming at the end of this month, the group dedicated to restoring it has been hard at work

Cindy Sherry
Peter McAllister

All Eyes on the Environment

Mycologist, farmer and forester Peter McAllister gives a presentation at the environmental conference held at L.V. Rogers on the weekend.

Peter McAllister
Jackie Tahara with her painted Terracotta Warrior

Warriors for the children

One of Nelson’s artists has been given an opportunity at some great exposure, but it’s all in the spirit of helping children.

Jackie Tahara with her painted Terracotta Warrior
Rob Levesque, left, and Shane Johnsen, owner of Tribute Board Shop

Final push for Nelson skate park

The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society have launched a new fundraising campaign to collect the final amount to reach their goal.

Rob Levesque, left, and Shane Johnsen, owner of Tribute Board Shop
April brought eventful weather

April wet in Nelson

April was 20 per cent wetter than normal, according to stats from the weather office at the Southeast Fire Centre.

April brought eventful weather
Young and old came out over the weekend to take in the West Coast Amusements carnival at the west of Baker Street. There were plenty of opportunities for thrills like on Super Shot that took riders on a plunge.

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.

Young and old came out over the weekend to take in the West Coast Amusements carnival at the west of Baker Street. There were plenty of opportunities for thrills like on Super Shot that took riders on a plunge.
A junior soccer player celebrates a goal

Soccer starts in Nelson

Slideshow: Children flooded Lakeside Park Saturday to kick off a new season of soccer.

A junior soccer player celebrates a goal
Ruth O'Bryan and Eli Tetrault

Helping get rid of pennies, helping others

The Nelson Gyro Club is encouraging the community to save their pennies for a fundraiser that aims to help out friends and families.

Ruth O'Bryan and Eli Tetrault
Members of the Selkirk College restoration program got their hands dirty this week as they took to planting native species of plants along the banks of Cottonwood Creek. The restoration initiative aims to build natural ecosystems in the area.

Bringing back an ecosystem

An area of town once neglected will be receiving extra attention through a restoration project aimed at recreating a natural ecosystem.

Members of the Selkirk College restoration program got their hands dirty this week as they took to planting native species of plants along the banks of Cottonwood Creek. The restoration initiative aims to build natural ecosystems in the area.
Spray foam hangs out of downtown parking meters Thursday morning

Sticky Situation for Downtown Nelson Parking

Spray foam was found in a number of parking meters Thursday morning

Spray foam hangs out of downtown parking meters Thursday morning
BC Lions player Jason Arakgi gives a presentation to students at Hume Elementary School Tuesday.

BC Lions turn energy to education program

Hume Elementary students had a special treat Tuesday morning as members of the BC Lions gave a presentation that would excite and educate.

BC Lions player Jason Arakgi gives a presentation to students at Hume Elementary School Tuesday.
Nelson's LVR is the location of a health care pilot project.

Bringing health care to Nelson students

Ever since a new pilot project began at L.V. Rogers high school a few weeks ago, more students have been visiting the doctor

Nelson's LVR is the location of a health care pilot project.
Fire crews finish cleanup of a house fire on Taghum Beach Saturday morning.

UPDATED: Taghum fire was grow-op site

Police say a house that burned Saturday morning in Taghum had a grow-op in the basement.

Fire crews finish cleanup of a house fire on Taghum Beach Saturday morning.
Skateboarders may have an outdoor facility by next year if everything goes according to plan.

Nelson outdoor skatepark moves closer to final goal

With donations and grants pouring dollars in for the outdoor skate park, the project looks to be well on the way to becoming a reality

Skateboarders may have an outdoor facility by next year if everything goes according to plan.