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Ed Natyshak

Many in Motion in Nelson

It was a spectacle to watch the Rick Hansen Many in Motion tour make its way through Nelson Thursday.

Ed Natyshak
Rain did little to dampen spirits of children participating in the Rick Hansen many in motion tour rally today at noon where SD8 children displayed their own medals they created in anticipation for the event.

Nelson’s students show support at Rick Hansen rally

Local kids participated in the Rick Hansen Many in Motion tour rally today.

Rain did little to dampen spirits of children participating in the Rick Hansen many in motion tour rally today at noon where SD8 children displayed their own medals they created in anticipation for the event.
APril 19, 2012

Setting up for a Nelson strumming showcase

Vanessa LeFebvre helps students at St. Joseph’s Elementary School

APril 19, 2012
Sport Hero award recipients pose after receiving their award Wednesday at the Prestige Inn (Back row from left) Bill McDonnell, Mary Walters, Sofeya Devji, Bill Harbord, Dean Siminoff; (Front from left) Liz Saunders, Mari Plamondon and Laura Torrans.

Nelson sports volunteers honoured

In small communities it’s volunteers who offer their time and energy that can make the difference between dull and vibrant communities.

Sport Hero award recipients pose after receiving their award Wednesday at the Prestige Inn (Back row from left) Bill McDonnell, Mary Walters, Sofeya Devji, Bill Harbord, Dean Siminoff; (Front from left) Liz Saunders, Mari Plamondon and Laura Torrans.
Leafs recruits were in action this weekend at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

Junior Leafs put rookies through paces in Nelson

A new crop of potential Nelson Junior Leafs spent the weekend at a hockey camp

Leafs recruits were in action this weekend at the Nelson and District Community Complex.
Attendees of Selkirk's Geek Show look at some student's art Friday.

Selkirk College geeks out

Visual arts of many mediums were present at Selkirk College's Geek Show Friday night.

Attendees of Selkirk's Geek Show look at some student's art Friday.
Cottonwood Falls is gaining volume as the spring runoff begins in earnest.

Mild temperatures keep water levels down

A higher than average snow pack this year in the Kootenays means a higher potential for flooding, but it’s not cause to worry just yet.

Cottonwood Falls is gaining volume as the spring runoff begins in earnest.
Students at South Nelson Elementary School show off their own Rick Hansen Medal crafts.

South Nelson kids prepare for Hansen tour

Students at South Nelson Elementary School make their Rick Hansen medal crafts for next week's events.

Students at South Nelson Elementary School show off their own Rick Hansen Medal crafts.
A crane (right) lifted the excavator out of the lake and lowered it onto a barge. The excavator is upside down, as it was when it rested in the water, its treads up, a metre or so below the surface.

Excavator removed from Kootenay Lake

The excavator that fell into Kootenay Lake from a Canadian Pacific railcar last weekend has been removed from the water.

A crane (right) lifted the excavator out of the lake and lowered it onto a barge. The excavator is upside down, as it was when it rested in the water, its treads up, a metre or so below the surface.
Bruce Halstead

Nelson’s citizen of the year ‘humbled’

The citizen of the year is a person who is selfless, that wants to be a part of community, not a person that takes but one who gives.

Bruce Halstead
In September 1936 a similar mess occurred in almost the exact same location.

Crews continue to clean up derailment damage

UPDATE: The damaged rail line near Corra Linn Dam was reopened Thursday evening after final mandatory inspections were completed.

In September 1936 a similar mess occurred in almost the exact same location.
Whitewater's last big party was Redneck Days in March. The fun continues this weekend at the local ski hill.

Whitewater signs off for season

After a great ski season at Whitewater, pass holders and winter revelers alike are invited for one last weekend of celebration.

Whitewater's last big party was Redneck Days in March. The fun continues this weekend at the local ski hill.
From left to right, Mountain baby, Shambhala, Baldface and Studio 9 Architects post with their business excellence awards

Nelson Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executives

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce AGM was one that celebrated excellence, diversity and welcomed two new executives to the board.

From left to right, Mountain baby, Shambhala, Baldface and Studio 9 Architects post with their business excellence awards
Shambhala, business of the year

Serious business in Nelson

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce have recognized four businesses that show a commitment to excellence and to Nelson.

Shambhala, business of the year
Travis Rice

Supernatural on NBC next week

The snowboard contest that brought 18 of the world’s best snowboarders to Nelson will be airing on NBC next week.

Travis Rice
Nelson District Teachers' Union president Tom Newell says local teachers are not happy about the passing of Bill 22.

Nelson teachers react to Bill 22

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is going back to court to challenge the legislation

Nelson District Teachers' Union president Tom Newell says local teachers are not happy about the passing of Bill 22.
Nelson Search and Rescue members gathered at the Beasley Fire Department parking lot and prepared to help with the rescue of skiers caught in an avalanche.

UPDATED: Identities of skiers killed in avalanche confirmed

RCMP have confirmed the two skiers killed in Wednesday's avalanche in the Bonnington range as Katie Aring and Ryan Keene.

Nelson Search and Rescue members gathered at the Beasley Fire Department parking lot and prepared to help with the rescue of skiers caught in an avalanche.
Jesse McDonald gets set for a run. The Nakusp athlete hopes her bordercross dreams hit a climax in Russia in 2014.

The long road back for Nakusp snowboarder

On the way to achieving her dreams, a severe injury set back her goals of competing in the 2010 Olympics.

Jesse McDonald gets set for a run. The Nakusp athlete hopes her bordercross dreams hit a climax in Russia in 2014.
March 20, 2012

Welcome to spring — Nelson style

Danny Rickaby had to bring out the snowplow yet again this morning to clear off the sidewalk on Hall Street near the New Grand Hotel.

March 20, 2012
The Jumbo Glacier is the site of the Jumbo resort. Jumbo Glacier itself is the glacier at the highest point, in the approximate centre of the massif. Glacier Dome is on the immediate left (from the viewer’s perspective), and leads down into the valley where the proposed resort base would be. Farnham Glacier and Commander Glacier are on the right, on the other side of the massif.

UPDATED: Jumbo mistake? or Jumbo step forward?

After a consultation and review process spanning over 20 years, the provincial government has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal

The Jumbo Glacier is the site of the Jumbo resort. Jumbo Glacier itself is the glacier at the highest point, in the approximate centre of the massif. Glacier Dome is on the immediate left (from the viewer’s perspective), and leads down into the valley where the proposed resort base would be. Farnham Glacier and Commander Glacier are on the right, on the other side of the massif.