Sam Van Schie

This Wednesday, Toronto designer Cobi Ladner of cobistyle will be at Kootenai Moon Furniture in Nelson to introduce her new line of home accessories and encourage people to bravely decorate... with whatever they like best.

Taking intimidation out of home decorating

Toronto designer Cobi Ladner of cobistyle will be at Kootenai Moon Furniture in Nelson to introduce her new line of home accessories

This Wednesday, Toronto designer Cobi Ladner of cobistyle will be at Kootenai Moon Furniture in Nelson to introduce her new line of home accessories and encourage people to bravely decorate... with whatever they like best.
It may be a couple of months away, but Whitewater Ski Resort is giving powder lovers several reasons to get excited about the upcoming season.

Reasons for powder dreams for Nelson skiers and ‘boarders

It’s been another busy summer for Whitewater Ski Resort.

It may be a couple of months away, but Whitewater Ski Resort is giving powder lovers several reasons to get excited about the upcoming season.
Nelson designer Alina Skiba finds herself in the fabric of the wedding dresses and creations she makes in her local studio.

Nelson designer draws from family roots

Nelson designer Alina Skiba shares her passion for fashion design.

Nelson designer Alina Skiba finds herself in the fabric of the wedding dresses and creations she makes in her local studio.
Toronto alt rock band Sloan play The Royal in Nelson this Sunday.

Sloan return to their roots for Nelson show

The Toronto alternative rock band will play their full 1994 album Twice Removed on stage at the Royal this Sunday

Toronto alt rock band Sloan play The Royal in Nelson this Sunday.
Danica and Peter Lee show off their finisher's medals from Ironman Canada.

Nelson father-daughter duo take on Ironman

Peter and Danica Lee raced in Ironman Canada on August 26

Danica and Peter Lee show off their finisher's medals from Ironman Canada.
Lora Daughton stands with her 1972 Dodge Dart and 2010 Dodge Challenger.

A passion for cars

Lora Daughton will be one of the few women in the driver's seat of a car in the Queen City Cruise this Friday

Lora Daughton stands with her 1972 Dodge Dart and 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Second bear destroyed in Fairview area of Nelson

Second bear destroyed in Fairview area of Nelson

Just one week after a black bear was shot in Fairview, a second one began wandering through yards.

Second bear destroyed in Fairview area of Nelson
The beach scene at Shambhala.

Nelson police noticed decline in Shambhala-related calls in August

A private security firm working at Nelson Landing moved unwanted campers off that property, so police didn't have to

The beach scene at Shambhala.
Pickin' & Grinnin' host Eva De Foor during her farewell show on Kootenay Co-op Radio.

Longtime Co-op Radio host says farewell

Eva De Foor and her show Pickin' & Grinnin' have been with KCR since the station started 13 years ago.

Pickin' & Grinnin' host Eva De Foor during her farewell show on Kootenay Co-op Radio.
T.H.E.Y. members (from left) Bob Nuyens, Rose-Anne Marchall (Zabawa), Rachel Paton (Johnson), Evelyn Trainor (Riesterer), Duff Franklin, and Harry Mason. Other members not pictured include Ron Corbett and Richard Drew.

Nelson High School reunion: Where were you in ’52?

The Nelson High School class of 1952 will come together for its 60 year reunion next week.

T.H.E.Y. members (from left) Bob Nuyens, Rose-Anne Marchall (Zabawa), Rachel Paton (Johnson), Evelyn Trainor (Riesterer), Duff Franklin, and Harry Mason. Other members not pictured include Ron Corbett and Richard Drew.
NDCC recreation manager Eric Bientjes sits in one of the 65 chairs that will be removed from the arena early next month.

Nelson arena to lose 65 seats

The top row of seats on the east side of the arena will be removed to increase space for walkers and joggers.

NDCC recreation manager Eric Bientjes sits in one of the 65 chairs that will be removed from the arena early next month.
T.H.E.Y. members (from left) Bob Nuyens, Rose-Anne Marchall (Zabawa), Rachel Paton (Johnson), Evelyn Trainor (Riesterer), Duff Franklin, and Harry Mason. Other members not pictured include Ron Corbett and Richard Drew.

Nelson High class of ’52 to reunite after 60 years

About 80 people — former students and their spouses — will be at the Hume hotel for the three day celebration, August 28 to 30.

T.H.E.Y. members (from left) Bob Nuyens, Rose-Anne Marchall (Zabawa), Rachel Paton (Johnson), Evelyn Trainor (Riesterer), Duff Franklin, and Harry Mason. Other members not pictured include Ron Corbett and Richard Drew.
Part of the itinerary for students was a visit to City Hall and a meeting with Mayor John Dooley on Tuesday morning.

Exchange between Nelson and Izu-Shi shrinks the world

Nineteen students from Nelson’s sister city of Izu-Shi, Japan, are getting their first taste of the Kootenay this week.

Part of the itinerary for students was a visit to City Hall and a meeting with Mayor John Dooley on Tuesday morning.
Travis Hauck at the finish line of the TR4 section of the TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race that went from Fernie to Canmore, Alberta, from July 28 to August 3. The full race covered some 330 kilometres of terrain.

Nelson mountain biker crosses the Rockies

He said the remoteness of the ride is a huge attraction.

Travis Hauck at the finish line of the TR4 section of the TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race that went from Fernie to Canmore, Alberta, from July 28 to August 3. The full race covered some 330 kilometres of terrain.
MS Bike Tour supporters sign up participants in front of Gerick Cycle in May.

MS Bike Tour gears up for weekend ride

Two day event includes an overnight stop in Nelson

MS Bike Tour supporters sign up participants in front of Gerick Cycle in May.
Mitchell Joseph Fleischacker

BC Coroner to investigate Shambhala death

Investigation will include the circumstances surrounding the death and what can be done to prevent similar fatalities in the future

Mitchell Joseph Fleischacker
A school bus that had been converted into an RV was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. About 600 square feet of nearby forest also burned.

Motor home destroyed by fire

About 600 square feet of forest was also charred by the flames.

A school bus that had been converted into an RV was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. About 600 square feet of nearby forest also burned.
Nelson police officers are fully deployed to deal with influx of visitors to Nelson before and after Shambhala.

Nelson Police, RCMP bolster resources for Shambhala

Music festival in Salmo will keep police busy long after the gates have closed

Nelson police officers are fully deployed to deal with influx of visitors to Nelson before and after Shambhala.
Faith Kremler, personal care manager at Ellison’s Market grocery store, said employees that regularly go to the festival helped pick the items for the special Shambhala survival kit display.

Shambhala ripple effect welcomed by Nelson businesses

Many businesses see increase in business as a result of 10,000 people coming to the area for Shambhala.

Faith Kremler, personal care manager at Ellison’s Market grocery store, said employees that regularly go to the festival helped pick the items for the special Shambhala survival kit display.
Nelson councillor and Green party member Candace Batycki will be one of three speakers at the Nelson-Creston Green Party Constituency Association's Annual General Meeting at the Rotary Shelter in Lakeside Park, August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Green Party AGM scheduled in Nelson

A local Green Party candidate will be announced Aug. 19

Nelson councillor and Green party member Candace Batycki will be one of three speakers at the Nelson-Creston Green Party Constituency Association's Annual General Meeting at the Rotary Shelter in Lakeside Park, August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.