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(L-R) Colonel James Hammond, private secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia visitng Nelson.

Lieutenant Governor visits Nelson

Guichon's vist to Nelson this week is part of a tour of the West Kootenay.

(L-R) Colonel James Hammond, private secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia visitng Nelson.
Tamara Taggart, CTV news anchor, was the guest speaker at the third annual Find your Divine event in Nelson.

Tamara Taggart speaks at Find Your Divine in Nelson

The Nelson Star presented an evening with Taggart, a CTV news anchor, as part of the third annual Find your Divine.

Tamara Taggart, CTV news anchor, was the guest speaker at the third annual Find your Divine event in Nelson.
Nelson Rowing Club members brought all the boats out to inspect, clean and oil all of the boats in preparation for the rowing season.

Nelson Rowing Club hosts open house

Established more than a century ago, the Nelson Rowing Club is hosting its annual open house on May 2 and welcomes new members to join.

Nelson Rowing Club members brought all the boats out to inspect, clean and oil all of the boats in preparation for the rowing season.
The Ymir skate park is under construction.

Ymir skate park to open this summer

The new skate park is expected to be complete as early as June.

The Ymir skate park is under construction.
Nelson aquatic centre employees will continue to have work as long as the facility remains open. A report expected last Monday that would outline a new timeline for renovations has been delayed by one week.

Nelson aquatic centre employees left in limbo

CUPE employees will continue to have work as long as the facility remains open. A new timeline for renovations has yet to be determined.

Nelson aquatic centre employees will continue to have work as long as the facility remains open. A report expected last Monday that would outline a new timeline for renovations has been delayed by one week.
In efforts to conserve 18 mountain caribou, the provincial government killed 11 wolves in the South Selkirks at a cost of $90,000.

Biologists to monitor South Selkirk wolves following cull

Efforts to protect the dwindling mountain caribou population includes keeping tabs on two collared wolves.

In efforts to conserve 18 mountain caribou, the provincial government killed 11 wolves in the South Selkirks at a cost of $90,000.
Nelson Boxing Club athlete Jaden Bennett (right), 15, won his Golden Glove championship in the 60 kg division against Jackson Smith of Maple Ridge Boxing Club.

Nelson boxers win Golden Gloves

Two young Nelson Boxing Club athletes are Golden Glove champions after a tournament in Vancouver.

Nelson Boxing Club athlete Jaden Bennett (right), 15, won his Golden Glove championship in the 60 kg division against Jackson Smith of Maple Ridge Boxing Club.
Diana Daghofer, consultant for Nelson @its Best, was one of the facilitators at a meeting held with people from the business community at Community Futures.

The business side of Nelson @ Its Best

Dozens of business owners met with Nelson @ Its Best this week for a conversation on what they could do to alleviate poverty in Nelson.

Diana Daghofer, consultant for Nelson @its Best, was one of the facilitators at a meeting held with people from the business community at Community Futures.
ABOVE: Graeme Leadbeater from Cover Architectural Collaborative in Nelson answered questions about the conceptual design for a proposed housing development next to Our Daily Bread during a meeting Tuesday.

SHARE Nelson housing initiative seeks public feedback

Close to 50 people accepted Pastor Jim Reimer’s invitation to provide feedback on his project to develop housing for those near poverty.

ABOVE: Graeme Leadbeater from Cover Architectural Collaborative in Nelson answered questions about the conceptual design for a proposed housing development next to Our Daily Bread during a meeting Tuesday.
Winlaw's ambulance station has been dormant since late last year for lack of staff.

BC Ambulance speaks to Slocan council

A delegation said BC Ambulance has received a number of applications and is "actively recruiting” staff for Winlaw.

Winlaw's ambulance station has been dormant since late last year for lack of staff.
Surprise wins at Nelson indoor soccer playoffs

Surprise wins at Nelson indoor soccer playoffs

LVR, Leo’s Titans, Jackson’s Hole and Neon Indians take the trophies at the Nelson Youth Soccer indoor soccer finals.

Surprise wins at Nelson indoor soccer playoffs
Sam Kuch(fourth from right), a Whitewater Freeride team skier, won the second place title overall in North America.

Whitewater’s Sam Kuch takes second in North America Junior Championship

Nelson’s Sam Kuch captured second at the 2015 IFSA North American Junior Freeride Championship in the male 15-18 category.

Sam Kuch(fourth from right), a Whitewater Freeride team skier, won the second place title overall in North America.
The U12 Boys Rep team won a silver medal in the Okanagan Icebreaker Tournament on the Easter weekend. Pictured: Back row (left to right):  Assistant coach Eric Sollid, Felix Barron, Matteo Faraguna, Mathew Erickson, Dylan Gyr, Edan Sollid, Matteo Mushumanski, Callum McClure, Kieran Dehnel, Callum Cutler, head coach Al Faraguna. Front (l-r): Alexander Sowiak, Tommy Bryson and Mason Scott (goalie).

Nelson Selects break the ice

Nelson Youth Soccer Rep teams kick start the outdoor soccer season in Kelowna.

The U12 Boys Rep team won a silver medal in the Okanagan Icebreaker Tournament on the Easter weekend. Pictured: Back row (left to right):  Assistant coach Eric Sollid, Felix Barron, Matteo Faraguna, Mathew Erickson, Dylan Gyr, Edan Sollid, Matteo Mushumanski, Callum McClure, Kieran Dehnel, Callum Cutler, head coach Al Faraguna. Front (l-r): Alexander Sowiak, Tommy Bryson and Mason Scott (goalie).
2014 Citizen of the Year Barry Nelson (front left) with his wife Wendy. Back row (l-r): MP Alex Atamanenko, Mayor Deb Kozak and judge chair Bruce Morrison.

Barry Nelson celebrated as 2014 Citizen of the Year

Nelson’s 2014 Citizen of the Year Barry Nelson was honoured at a banquet at St. Joseph School on Friday evening.

2014 Citizen of the Year Barry Nelson (front left) with his wife Wendy. Back row (l-r): MP Alex Atamanenko, Mayor Deb Kozak and judge chair Bruce Morrison.
Whitewater Freeride Team 2013-14.

Whitewater Freeride skiers competing at North American Junior Championships

Athletes from the Nelson freeski team are doing well at the 2015 IFSA North American Junior Freeride Championships in Grand Targhee,Wyoming.

Whitewater Freeride Team 2013-14.
Trace Cooke in the middle of a 360 at Wrangle the Chute. “I took off a meter up from where my ski tails are,” said Cooke calmy, “and landed just past the little trees on the landing to the lookers left of the trees... I would say [the drop was] about 35 feet, around 40 with the travel out.”

COLUMN: Making it pro in the freeride world

A Nelson Star reporter reflects on the trials and accomplishments of local freeride athletes.

Trace Cooke in the middle of a 360 at Wrangle the Chute. “I took off a meter up from where my ski tails are,” said Cooke calmy, “and landed just past the little trees on the landing to the lookers left of the trees... I would say [the drop was] about 35 feet, around 40 with the travel out.”
Kootenay Mountain Zipline will begin construction of the first commercial zipline in the West Kootenay this Friday. A series of six ziplines will take groups on fully guided tours crossing high above Kokanee Creek and over a diverse forest canopy.

Zipline tours coming to Kokanee Creek near Nelson

Kootenay Mountain Zipline will begin construction of the first commercial zipline in the West Kootenay on Friday.

Kootenay Mountain Zipline will begin construction of the first commercial zipline in the West Kootenay this Friday. A series of six ziplines will take groups on fully guided tours crossing high above Kokanee Creek and over a diverse forest canopy.
A before-and-after artist’s conception of a weir in place above the upper canyon on Springer Creek.

Village of Slocan commits to Springer Creek micro hydro project

More than four years in the making, the Village of Slocan has applied for a tenure on crown land and funding grants for the project.

A before-and-after artist’s conception of a weir in place above the upper canyon on Springer Creek.
The RDCK has rejected all bids for renovating the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre, meaning that the centre will not close on May 1.

UPDATED: Nelson Aquatic Centre closure delayed

The Regional District has rejected two bids to renovate the aquatic centre.

The RDCK has rejected all bids for renovating the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre, meaning that the centre will not close on May 1.
Trace Cooke's second place finish at Wrangle the Chute in Golden, tallied with the rest of his FWQ points, has earned him a spot in the 2016 Freeride World Tour.

Trace Cooke launches to FWT

Cooke’s Freeride World Qualifier third place standing in the North American region has earned him a place on the 2016 Freeride World Tour.

Trace Cooke's second place finish at Wrangle the Chute in Golden, tallied with the rest of his FWQ points, has earned him a spot in the 2016 Freeride World Tour.