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Paul Boscariol, Nelson District Teachers' Association president and Nelson BCTF teachers picketed at the approach to the orange bridge in Nelson in 2014.

New School District 8 teachers deployed

The district will incorporate the equivalent of 11.14 full-time positions by today.

Paul Boscariol, Nelson District Teachers' Association president and Nelson BCTF teachers picketed at the approach to the orange bridge in Nelson in 2014.
Nelson's 68-year-old Judith Jeffery was last seen at 7:30 a.m. (January 30th) near Lakeview Crescent /Highway 3A/6 intersection in the Rosemont area.

UPDATED: Missing person Judith Jeffery found

Nelson Police are asking for assistance in locating 68-year-old

Nelson's 68-year-old Judith Jeffery was last seen at 7:30 a.m. (January 30th) near Lakeview Crescent /Highway 3A/6 intersection in the Rosemont area.
Columbia Basin Trust CEO Johnny Strilaeff is passionate about serving the needs of residents through their funding initiatives.

Where does the Columbia Basin Trust money go?

The Kootenays receive funds to ameliorate damage done by Columbia River Treaty.

Columbia Basin Trust CEO Johnny Strilaeff is passionate about serving the needs of residents through their funding initiatives.
Nelson singer Naomi Cromwell has brought together Darren Mahe, Lee Campese, Daniel Slade and Jesse Lee for her new act Naomi and the New Gramophones.

Naomi makes the old new

Five-piece cover act will channel Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

Nelson singer Naomi Cromwell has brought together Darren Mahe, Lee Campese, Daniel Slade and Jesse Lee for her new act Naomi and the New Gramophones.
Nelson Police Chief Paul Burkart has named addressing fentanyl overdoses as the number one priority for the department following a record number of deaths in B.C. last year.

Burkart spearheads fentanyl task force

Nelson Police Chief aims to educate public and those vulnerable to overdose.

Nelson Police Chief Paul Burkart has named addressing fentanyl overdoses as the number one priority for the department following a record number of deaths in B.C. last year.
Nelson pot dispensaries have been conspicuously silent during the community feedback period on a newly proposed bylaw.

Nelson council debates dispensary bylaw

Minimal community feedback received, dispensary owners silent on issues.

Nelson pot dispensaries have been conspicuously silent during the community feedback period on a newly proposed bylaw.
Nelson city council has developed a new pot dispensary bylaw following public outcry last year.

Nelson proposes $5,000 pot dispensary licenses

The city has been soliciting community feedback in the lead-up to legalization.

Nelson city council has developed a new pot dispensary bylaw following public outcry last year.
Lead singer Brian Kalbfleisch of The Devils You Don't was energetically backed up by Rob Fahie, Craig Korth, Clinton Swanson and Graham Tracy during their Saturday concert at Whitewater.

Kootenay supergroup hits Whitewater

Nelson band performed for revellers during the Winter Carnival.

Lead singer Brian Kalbfleisch of The Devils You Don't was energetically backed up by Rob Fahie, Craig Korth, Clinton Swanson and Graham Tracy during their Saturday concert at Whitewater.
An event called Stories Inspire Passion last year featured (back row, L-R) Keri Flesaker, Joan Reichardt, Eleanor Stacey, Deb Kozak, Allison Girvan, Rona Park, Susan Wallach, Amy Bohigian and Bessie Wapp as well as (sitting) Diana Cole, Margaret Stacey, Deb Smith and Shelley Adams.

COLUMN: On recognizing female role models

It’s more important now than ever to celebrate female accomplishments.

An event called Stories Inspire Passion last year featured (back row, L-R) Keri Flesaker, Joan Reichardt, Eleanor Stacey, Deb Kozak, Allison Girvan, Rona Park, Susan Wallach, Amy Bohigian and Bessie Wapp as well as (sitting) Diana Cole, Margaret Stacey, Deb Smith and Shelley Adams.
Nelson mother Camara Cassin wrote a Facebook post that went viral earlier this year after her daughter was put on a waitlist at L.V. Rogers. SD8 has now amended its policy.

SD8 streamlines waitlist process

After L.V. Rogers registration fiasco in September, local board has amended policy.

Nelson mother Camara Cassin wrote a Facebook post that went viral earlier this year after her daughter was put on a waitlist at L.V. Rogers. SD8 has now amended its policy.
Former Kootenay Music Award artist of the year Jesse Lee, also known as Rafferty Funksmith, is seen here with new organizer Evie Lavers.

Resurrecting the Kootenay Music Awards

After a year-long hiatus the awards are returning thanks to Kootenay Co-op Radio.

Former Kootenay Music Award artist of the year Jesse Lee, also known as Rafferty Funksmith, is seen here with new organizer Evie Lavers.
SD8 is developing its aboriginal education program following the release of a new curriculum. Above, students take part in a Pow-Wow in Creston where students learned about traditional dance and regalia.

SD8: ‘Aboriginal education is for everyone’

Sinixt cautiously optimistic about new curriculum.

SD8 is developing its aboriginal education program following the release of a new curriculum. Above, students take part in a Pow-Wow in Creston where students learned about traditional dance and regalia.
Supreme Court of Canada's decision on class size was delivered verbally after less than half an hour of deliberation.

New teachers coming to School District 8

School board preparing to allocate funds for additional teachers following Supreme Court ruling.

Supreme Court of Canada's decision on class size was delivered verbally after less than half an hour of deliberation.
Nelson comedian Lucas Myers is bringing his one-man show A Beginner’s Guide to Nelsonia to the Capitol Theatre on Jan. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. He will play (left to right) Atreyu, Susan from the bank, Ryan, Connor, Gary from Procter and Stephen the Art Star.

Six degrees of Lucas Myers

Lucas Myers’ latest one-man show features six wacky Kootenay characters.

Nelson comedian Lucas Myers is bringing his one-man show A Beginner’s Guide to Nelsonia to the Capitol Theatre on Jan. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. He will play (left to right) Atreyu, Susan from the bank, Ryan, Connor, Gary from Procter and Stephen the Art Star.
Nelson tattoo artist and painter Joe Nillo is the curator of the art gallery at the Grove Stage of the Shambhala Music Festival, and recently opened a studio and performance space on Vernon St.

Live painter Joe Nillo in bloom

Nelson muralist and tattoo artist creates fun, fantastical worlds.

Nelson tattoo artist and painter Joe Nillo is the curator of the art gallery at the Grove Stage of the Shambhala Music Festival, and recently opened a studio and performance space on Vernon St.
Julia Mackey stars in the one-woman show Jake’s Gift, which is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Friday.

Jake’s Gift celebrates 10-year anniversary

One-woman show features D-Day veteran character who returns to Normandy.

Julia Mackey stars in the one-woman show Jake’s Gift, which is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Friday.
Whitewater Ski Resort is in the midst of its 41st season.

The ‘vibe is high’ at Whitewater

Local mountain gearing up for a hyper-busy season.

Whitewater Ski Resort is in the midst of its 41st season.
Rikka Gabriel was born at 9:47 a.m. on Jan. 5 at Kootenay Lake Hospital, to parents Kumi Osada and Tomas Gabriel. She’s joining a family that includes older sisters Ibuki and Payton.

Nelson New Year’s Baby arrives with snowfall

The 2017 Kootenay Lake Hospital’s New Year’s Baby was born on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Rikka Gabriel was born at 9:47 a.m. on Jan. 5 at Kootenay Lake Hospital, to parents Kumi Osada and Tomas Gabriel. She’s joining a family that includes older sisters Ibuki and Payton.
Retired Chief Wayne Holland is seen here relinquishing power to current Chief Paul Burkart last year. He has been awarded with the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.

Former Nelson police chief honoured

Wayne Holland recognized during ceremony in December

Retired Chief Wayne Holland is seen here relinquishing power to current Chief Paul Burkart last year. He has been awarded with the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
Nelson fashion designer Lillea Goian is a proud alumna of L.V. Rogers.

Lillz Killz fashion hits Nelson

L.V. Rogers grad has unveiled her designs downtown.

Nelson fashion designer Lillea Goian is a proud alumna of L.V. Rogers.