Inthekoots: The Kootenay Network

Possibility of wolf cull a hot topic

Chris Shepherd — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:55 +0000

As the government works to revive a caribou population in the East Kootenay, the question of whether to cull wolves to protect that herd is a hot topic, reports Carolyn Grant for the Cranbrook Daily Townsman.

Trust Your Instincts!

Brian Bromley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:04:30 +0000

listen to Paulo: “Reason is afraid of defeat, but intuition enjoys life and its challenges”

New coins cost Trail big

Chris Shepherd — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:55:29 +0000

The cost to update Trail’s parking meters to accept new Canadian coins isn’t pocket change, reports Val Rossi for the Trail Daily Times.

Opinion: Why I’ve left journalism

Chris Shepherd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:25:46 +0000

I think journalism is in trouble. So much trouble that I’m leaving, rather than go down with what I see as a sinking ship. There is a way for the community to have a vibrant media however, and I’ll tell you what I see as the solution.

RDCK asks FortisBC to consult on smart meters

Chris Shepherd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has asked FortisBC to consult with the public about the issue of smart meters and give people the choice to opt out after hearing concerns about health effects.

My Old Black Wallet

julia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:15:23 +0000

I bought a new wallet today. $22 bucks at a clearance sale at Shoes for the Soul. Heck of a deal.

I can now retire my old wallet, one I’ve had for at least 15 years. I’m not entirely sure just when I got that old wallet. Mom bought it for me and I know I was still in high school. I graduated in 1997 so at minimum we’re talking 15 years.

Dramatic house fire captured on video

Chris Shepherd — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:39 +0000

A Nelson-area family is recovering after losing all their belongings in an early morning fire yesterday, reports Bob Hall for the Nelson Star.

Harold and Jeanine Koeltgen and their daughter Ava, 11, escaped the fire without any injuries.

Nelson Alzheimer’s Society Group Walk for Memories this Sunday, January 29th.

Brian Bromley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:17:43 +0000

Support the Alzheimer Society’s Investors Group Walk for Memories by pledging and participating.

Business Owner Alert!

julia — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:12:41 +0000

Are you looking to give your business a competitive advantage in 2012? Whether you are new to the area’s thriving entrepreneurial community or you have been in business for decades, the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) is sponsoring local businesses to attend Community Futures small business workshops for $50 (or less) during the month of February.

Shit Climbers Say

julia — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:11:27 +0000

It was bound to happen eventually. The “Shit (insert group of people here) Say” craze has sucked in our beloved past-time. Andrew Tower, the editor in chief of Urban Climbermagazine, has put together this little ditty of, well, shit we all say at the crag and in the gym.

Invermere moves ahead with deer cull

Chris Shepherd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:17 +0000

The third and final East Kootenay community planning a deer cull is getting ready to kill 100 deer in Invermere, reports Andrea Klassen for the Invermere Valley Echo.

‘Regional transit changes needed to stay viable’

Chris Shepherd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:45:03 +0000

The Regional District of Central Kootenay needs to overhaul transit service in the West Kootenay if it’s to remain viable, reports the Nelson Star.

In a memo to the board, administrator Jim Gustafson wrote the $3 million transit system needs to change.