Greg Nesteroff

John Dale has been having a hard time finding a new home for his large collection of science and philosophy books. Photo submitted

LETTER: Bibliophile seeks home for books

From reader Dr. John Dale

John Dale has been having a hard time finding a new home for his large collection of science and philosophy books. Photo submitted

OPINION: Richard Cannings – Bridging the divide in the oil sands debate

MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay talks about old and the environment.

Playoff holes determine Castlegar Men’s Open champion

The tournament was held on July 20

The Nelson Daily News of July 24, 1919 reported on the mayor’s call for volunteers to help fight a fire above Rosemont.

COLUMN: 1919 – Forest fire threatens Rosemont

From the files of the Nelson Daily News

The Nelson Daily News of July 24, 1919 reported on the mayor’s call for volunteers to help fight a fire above Rosemont.

Castlegar’s Selkirk Challengers wrap up season

The gymnastics team had a very successful finish to the season.

Richard Cannings: How my private member’s bill died in the Senate

Richard Cannings is the New Democrat MP for South Okagan-West Kootenay

Shupe, Patrick tops at Castlegar dinosaur golf tournament

The 29th annual Dick Wayling Dinosaur golf tournament was held at the Castlegar Golf Course.

From left, Bud Beauchamp, brothers Pat, Ed, and Ted Meyers, and Tom Murphy pose in front of one of the Nelson Fire Department’s old trucks. The Meyers escaped the Strathcona Hotel fire of May 1955. Murphy and Beauchamp were both firefighters at the time. Ted holds a plaque the brothers presented to the department this month. Photo: Greg Nesteroff

Tied by tragedy and miracle: Survivors of 1955 Strathcona Hotel blaze thank Nelson firefighters

Brothers Pat, Ed, and Ted Meyers return to present plaque and tell stories

From left, Bud Beauchamp, brothers Pat, Ed, and Ted Meyers, and Tom Murphy pose in front of one of the Nelson Fire Department’s old trucks. The Meyers escaped the Strathcona Hotel fire of May 1955. Murphy and Beauchamp were both firefighters at the time. Ted holds a plaque the brothers presented to the department this month. Photo: Greg Nesteroff

Opinion: Unnecessary drama overshadows more meaningful issues

"Perception is reality and right now we are not perceived as cool heads. I feel we can change this."

PHOTOS: Castlegar swimmers at Trail meet

Castlegar swimmers took part in the Greater Trail Stingrays meet last weekend.

Fish free on Family Fishing Weekend

Family Fishing Weekend events take place June 14 to 16 with organized events in the Kootenays.

Nelson’s Cameron Mah, former proprietor of the KC Restaurant, was born Mah Kin Shum in Tin Sum, Canton, China in 1946.

Pillar of Nelson’s Chinese community dies at 72

Cameron Mah moved to Nelson in 1967

Nelson’s Cameron Mah, former proprietor of the KC Restaurant, was born Mah Kin Shum in Tin Sum, Canton, China in 1946.

Provincial finance committee plans Castlegar stop

You can participate in person or by teleconference.

Castlegar Sunfest tennis tournament a smash

There were 22 participants competing in doubles events with men's, ladies, and mixed categories.

Balfour wildfire under control

Balfour wildfire under control

The fire, which grew to 0.67 hectares, is under control

Balfour wildfire under control

Castlegar News picks up national honour

Betsy Kline's series on the state of emergency health services in B.C. recognized

A fire on one of the banks of Queen Elizabeth Park scorched about 100 square meters last week. Photo submitted

Grass fire extinguished in Nelson

A fire on the banks of Queen Elizabeth Park grew to about 100 square meters last week

A fire on one of the banks of Queen Elizabeth Park scorched about 100 square meters last week. Photo submitted

Letter: Council should rectify unfair advantage

Tax break for improvements hurts existing business

The front page of the Nelson Star of Jan. 12, 2018 was one of two that helped the newspaper win Best Front Page in its circulation class at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

Nelson Star picks up three community newspaper awards

Wins best front page in Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

The front page of the Nelson Star of Jan. 12, 2018 was one of two that helped the newspaper win Best Front Page in its circulation class at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

Castlegar skating club celebrates season, presents awards

Congratulations toall the STARTSkaters for their hard work and dedication