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Rally to stop hospital laundry privatization in Nelson

Rally to stop hospital laundry privatization in Nelson

Hospital laundry employees and supporters marched to City Hall to raise awareness of Interior Health's move to privatize laundry services.

Rally to stop hospital laundry privatization in Nelson
Craig Hollinger (top) rides over one of the several wooden bridges constructed on the new trail called Upper Bottoms, which is an extension of Bottoms Up. Mountain bikers (below) explore the intermediate trail at Morning Mountain rec area near Nelson.

Introducing Morning Mountain’s newest mountain biking trail

Bikers welcome the newest addition to trails in Blewett: Upper Bottoms extends from Bottoms Up to the top of Giveout Forest Service Rd.

Craig Hollinger (top) rides over one of the several wooden bridges constructed on the new trail called Upper Bottoms, which is an extension of Bottoms Up. Mountain bikers (below) explore the intermediate trail at Morning Mountain rec area near Nelson.
Alex Atamanenko has spoken in the House of Commons for the final time.

Atamanenko bids farewell to Ottawa

The New Democrat MP for BC Southern Interior has made his goodbye speech in House of Commons.

Alex Atamanenko has spoken in the House of Commons for the final time.
The Village of Salmo will be holding a by-election after two councillors, Ken Anderson and Cathy Paton, resigned on Wednesday. Pictured: The Village of Salmo council as elected in October of 2014, L-R: Steve Dimock, Ken Anderson, Mayor Stephen White, Cathy Paton, Dan Danforth.

UPDATED: Two Salmo councillors quit

Salmo is preparing for a by-election after former councillors Cathy Paton and Ken Anderson resigned this week.

The Village of Salmo will be holding a by-election after two councillors, Ken Anderson and Cathy Paton, resigned on Wednesday. Pictured: The Village of Salmo council as elected in October of 2014, L-R: Steve Dimock, Ken Anderson, Mayor Stephen White, Cathy Paton, Dan Danforth.
Nelson RCMP report that Nelson Search and Rescue located 42-year old Joe Moyer west of Copper Mountain forest road in Blewett on Tuesday evening. A search for the man began on Saturday afternoon as he was last seen leaving his home at approximately 5 a.m.

Joe Moyer found

Nelson Search and Rescue found the Blewett Man, missing since Saturday, on Tuesday evening.

Nelson RCMP report that Nelson Search and Rescue located 42-year old Joe Moyer west of Copper Mountain forest road in Blewett on Tuesday evening. A search for the man began on Saturday afternoon as he was last seen leaving his home at approximately 5 a.m.
The draft management plans of four regional parks are now available for the public's review and feedback. Open houses reviewing the 10-year plans for Balfour beach, Crescent Valley beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek parks are scheduled for June 22 and 23.

Regional parks management plans ready for public review

Balfour beach, Crescent Valley beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek parks draft plans available at open houses on June 22 and 23.

The draft management plans of four regional parks are now available for the public's review and feedback. Open houses reviewing the 10-year plans for Balfour beach, Crescent Valley beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek parks are scheduled for June 22 and 23.
Class of 2015

L.V. Rogers class of 2015 celebrate with Grand March and cavalcade

The entire city of Nelson seemed to come out for the colourful parade down Baker St. this afternoon.

Class of 2015
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will be sending a letter to Health Minister Terry Lake highlighting the potential loss of 17 full-time and 12 casual jobs in the the Nelson area.

RDCK letter airs dirty laundry

A letter to Health Minister Terry Lake will highlight that 17 full-time and 12 casual jobs in Nelson could be lost.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay will be sending a letter to Health Minister Terry Lake highlighting the potential loss of 17 full-time and 12 casual jobs in the the Nelson area.
The caps flew after valedictorian Dunavan Morris-Janzen addressed the L.V. Rogers high school graduating class of 2015 during the cap and gown event at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday evening.

Nelson’s L.V. Rogers class of 2015 graduates

It was an evening full of proud moments as 168 students received their high school diplomas in a ceremony at the NDCC.

The caps flew after valedictorian Dunavan Morris-Janzen addressed the L.V. Rogers high school graduating class of 2015 during the cap and gown event at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday evening.
The new water fountain at Hendryx St. Forest Garden Park did not go unnoticed by the South Nelson Grade 1 students who worked up quite a thirst during their enthusiastic search for insects as part of their studies. When they discovered the basin at their feet was a dog watering bowl, one student exclaimed “My dog will love this!”

Hendryx St. Forest Garden a fountain of growth

The downtown garden now has a water fountain, which was quickly appreciated by South Nelson Elementary students.

The new water fountain at Hendryx St. Forest Garden Park did not go unnoticed by the South Nelson Grade 1 students who worked up quite a thirst during their enthusiastic search for insects as part of their studies. When they discovered the basin at their feet was a dog watering bowl, one student exclaimed “My dog will love this!”
Nelson's Chandrima Lavoie (centre) training on the Slocan River. Search and rescue whitewater teams trained for three days on the Slocan river recently, earning five members the first ever Search and Rescue river guide licence.

Swift water training bridges new search and rescue river guide licence

Five regional Search and Rescue members are the first in Canada to pass SAR river guide licencing exam.

Nelson's Chandrima Lavoie (centre) training on the Slocan River. Search and rescue whitewater teams trained for three days on the Slocan river recently, earning five members the first ever Search and Rescue river guide licence.
North Shore Hall

North Shore Hall renovations on target

North Shore director Tom Newel says the project is on track budget wise and is still set to be complete by Sept. 1.

North Shore Hall
The RCMP have seized 13 vehicles belonging to drivers speeding more than 40 kilometres/hr over the speed limit in the last two weeks. One person was caught driving 170 km/hr in a 100 km/hr speed zone.

RCMP urges drivers to slow down as excessive speeds rise

In two weeks, 13 vehicles have been seized as drivers sped 40 kilometres/hr over the speed limit. The top speed: 170 km/hr.

The RCMP have seized 13 vehicles belonging to drivers speeding more than 40 kilometres/hr over the speed limit in the last two weeks. One person was caught driving 170 km/hr in a 100 km/hr speed zone.
The RCMP say they are stretched thin responding to mental health-related calls across the province, something the Regional District of Central Kootenay finds concerning.

RCMP agree mental health calls increasing

RCMP are stretched thin responding to mental health-related calls across the province, something the RDCK finds concerning.

The RCMP say they are stretched thin responding to mental health-related calls across the province, something the Regional District of Central Kootenay finds concerning.
The Ymir skate park is set to open in time for the Tiny Lights Festival which begins on June 12.

Ymir skate park near completion

Dozens of volunteers have made the Ymir skate park a reality, which is set to open June 12.

The Ymir skate park is set to open in time for the Tiny Lights Festival which begins on June 12.
The number of mental health calls in the RCMP’s first quarterly crime statistics has prompted the Regional District of Central Kootenay board to request the RCMP division commander to appear at an upcoming meeting.

RCMP quarterly reports raise concerns for RDCK

Many directors were alarmed by the number of mental health calls for service in January through March.

The number of mental health calls in the RCMP’s first quarterly crime statistics has prompted the Regional District of Central Kootenay board to request the RCMP division commander to appear at an upcoming meeting.
Nelson’s Skye Roulette with her parents Wade Roulette and Kristine Balfour. Skye was dubbed Baby Ninja by her admiring aunt who started a fundraiser for family medical expenses and travel when the little girl was born more than three months premature, weighing one pound and two ounces. Eight months later, Skye and her mother Kristine Balfour are finally back in Nelson.

Nelson golf tourney to benefit BC Children’s Hospital

Eight month old Skye Roulette’s family will tell you the value of BC Children’s Hospital.

Nelson’s Skye Roulette with her parents Wade Roulette and Kristine Balfour. Skye was dubbed Baby Ninja by her admiring aunt who started a fundraiser for family medical expenses and travel when the little girl was born more than three months premature, weighing one pound and two ounces. Eight months later, Skye and her mother Kristine Balfour are finally back in Nelson.
Women’s support worker Mandy Root, program coordinator Anna Maskerine and Nelson Community Services executive director Rona Park at the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House 20th anniversary open house on Wednesday.

Aimee Beaulieu transition house marks 20 years

Dozens gathered at an open house to recognize two decades of sheltering women and children from violence.

Women’s support worker Mandy Root, program coordinator Anna Maskerine and Nelson Community Services executive director Rona Park at the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House 20th anniversary open house on Wednesday.
Pictured is a female Western Blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus. West Kootenay residents are welcome to a free film screening of an award winning documentary, Under Our Skin, followed by a screening of the sequel, Emergence, on May 23 at the Nelson United Church, followed by a question and answer period with Jim Wilson of the Canadian Lyme Foundation.

Free films in Nelson explore Lyme disease

The dual film screening Under Our Skin and Emergence is on May 23.

Pictured is a female Western Blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus. West Kootenay residents are welcome to a free film screening of an award winning documentary, Under Our Skin, followed by a screening of the sequel, Emergence, on May 23 at the Nelson United Church, followed by a question and answer period with Jim Wilson of the Canadian Lyme Foundation.
“Aftershocks were countless, making nights a little stressful, keeping everyone on their toes,' wrote Douglas Noblet. 'I wasn't particularly nervous going back to Kathmandu, though slightly apprehensive of bigger aftershocks. The city itself was definitely quite affected, with damaged and crumbled buildings throughout, but it's not like the entire city was flattened.”

Nelson locals raise funds for Nepalese earthquake victims

Two Nelson companies, Ambler and Peak Freaks, raising funds for friends and employees. Photos by Douglas Noblet illustrate quake damage.

“Aftershocks were countless, making nights a little stressful, keeping everyone on their toes,' wrote Douglas Noblet. 'I wasn't particularly nervous going back to Kathmandu, though slightly apprehensive of bigger aftershocks. The city itself was definitely quite affected, with damaged and crumbled buildings throughout, but it's not like the entire city was flattened.”