Local News
Cottonwood to stay put
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is no longer considering a move for the Cottonwood Falls market.
Spokesperson John Alton says after receiving funds for an expansion the Society had contemplating moving the site, however after surveying the public throughout the winter they determined the public was happy with the current site.
Alton adds they are planning to move the downtown market to a more central site from the Community Complex- plans which should be solidified by next month.
The Cottonwood market re-opens in May and the downtown market in June.
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Unusual smoke in Trail
Trail residents may see some unusual smoke over the next couple days, however the Trail Fire Department says there's nothing to worry about.
Fire Chief Gary Johnson says it's part of an annual wood burn, though typically they receive a couple of calls on the smoke.
Johnson adds there is a trained private fire crew supervising the site.
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Nakusp to get regional facility
After realizing the village fire hall was in need of some major repairs, council also learned search and rescue needed a new home as well as local ambulance.
Mayor Karen Hamling says when idea of a new emergency service building came about all parties jumped on board.
The village secured 1.3 million from the feds, along with 290 thousand from the Columbia Basin Trust, which Hamling says will go towards a regional training facility.
The new building is scheduled to be complete March 2011
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Counter offer from NDCU management
Management at the Nelson and District Credit Union have presented striking workers with a counter proposal to a submission union reps made earlier this week.
USW Local 1-405 spokesperson Doug Singer says it won't be a deal they accept, but at least dialogue is now flowing.
Singer adds language is still a big problem. The union's response will be sent out tomorrow.
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Grand Forks renews garbage contract
L-E-D sign gets approval from Nelson Council
Wildfire Education
The Nelson fire department will be taking a new approach to public education around wildfires this year.
Cuba rehab no model for Grand Forks
Setting up a drug and alcohol treatment program for local people was the subject of the Grand Forks' mayor's recent trip to Cuba.
Brian Taylor is hoping one day such a facility may exist in Grand Forks to treat people throughout the Southern Interior region.
But Taylor says he didn't find his model in Cuba and was disappointed to find his subject clinic treated elite people from South America.
Taylor hasn't given up hope on developing a regional treatment centre, though admits it could be tough to get the ball rolling.
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Residents sought for Nelson sustainability plan
Nelson council will be looking for a few good residents to take part in discussions around community sustainability.
Councillor Kim Charlesworth says a handful of meetings are planned focusing on 10 areas as the city plans ahead to 2040.
Charlesworth adds there'll be opportunities for residents to participate in working groups covering topics ranging from water to transportation to arts and culture.
The first general meeting will take place March 22nd, with times and locations still to be determined.
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Leafs head to Conference Playoffs
It took seven games to get the job done, but the Nelson Leafs beat the Spokane Braves last night 7-1, earning a berth in the KIJHL Kootenay conference final.
Coach Simon Wheeldon says the team earned the win, playing one of there best games yet.
The team has today off, then back on the ice for tomorrow's match up against the Fernie Ghostriders.
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