FIVE RUN IN SALMO BY-ELECTION

A handful of candidates, including a former mayor, have put their names forward for the June 14th vote.

BRUSH FIRE A WAKE-UP CALL: COUNCILLOR

Nelson's Deb Kozak says Thursday's blaze illustrates why yard waste should neither be piled up nor illegally dumped.

ECO-SOCIETY CONSIDERS JOINING WILDSIGHT

The Nelson-based environmental group may become a chapter of a larger East Kootenay organization.

NELSON SEARCHES FOR DAYCARE SITES

City hall is being eyed as a place for childcare, but it's not the only potential spot

TAGHUM BRIDGE TIE-UP WON’T BE REPEATED

The contractor resurfacing the bridge pledges Thursday's long delay was a one-off.

KOOTENAY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO 2.5%

April's jobless numbers are down nearly one per cent from March.

CASTLEGAR TO BUY VOTE-COUNTING MACHINES

The devices will be put to work in this fall's municipal elections, dramatically speeding up the process.

TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HAVE GARDEN

The school district has approved a proposal from the Kootenay Food Strategy society.

7TH ANNUAL NELSON GARDENFEST SET TO BEGIN

The event begins with a workshop tonight at the Anglican Church and continues tomorrow in the 300 block of Baker St.

SENIORS HOUSING SET FOR NELSON WATERFRONT

Golden Life Management, which runs several other Kootenay facilities, will build a 90-unit complex on former KFP land.

SILVER CITY DAYS FUN RUN

The Silver City Days Fun Run is back after a few years off.  Head Coach of the Trail Track and Field Club Dan Horan (Hoe-Ran) told Mountain FM's Overtime they've helped get it going again.  You can register at trailtrackclub.ca, at Gerrick Cycle in Trail or at Gyro park on Sunday morning.

TRAIL FASTBALL

The Trail Fastball league re-launched last night.  The Flying Steamshovel beat the Trail Merchants 17-10.

SOFTBALL

In local Ladies Senior Division Softball, Castlegar Team #1 tied Salmo at 4.  In the Junior Division, Salmo crushed Castlegar Team #2 by a score of 20 to 2.

TRACK RESULTS

Royal Canadian Legion Outdoor Track & Field Meet
May 3, 2008
Haley Park
Trail, BC

2008 Results:

36 Athletes  6 Schools and 2 Clubs:

Schools: 

Fruitvale Elementary - FES
JL Crowe Secondary - JLC   
MacLean Elementary (Rossland)- MAC
Mount Baker Secondary (Cranbrook)- MBS
Rossland Secondary School - RSS
Webster Elementary - WEB

     
Clubs: 

Trail Track and Field Club - TRA
Columbia Valley Track - CVT

Hand Timing - No Wind Readings Taken

KELLINGTON TO TRAIL

The Trail Smoke Eaters have added a high powered offensive player from Vancouver Island.  James Kellington was on top of the VIJHL in scoring until a mid season ankle injury.  He scored 47 points in 33 games of Junior B hockey last season.

WOLFPAC HOME OPENER

The West Kootenay Wolfpac lost 15-3 and 15-7 to Kelowna in their Junior B Lacrosse home openers this weekend.  They drew good crowds on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Castlegar.

BULLS AT BULL-A-RAMA

The meanest bulls in all of Canada are coming to Trail for Kootenay Chrystler Bull-A-Rama.  Breeder Kelly Armstrong says he's never seen community support for a bull riding event like there is in Trail.  It all happens on May third at the Cominco Arena.

SOCCER PROVINCIALS

The girls soccer provincials are coming to the Kootenay South region this July.  Organizer Doug Swanson told Mountain Fm's Overtime they need more volunteers.  There will be games in Trail, Fruitvale and Castlegar.  Any interested volunteers can contact Swanson at 367-9224.

HEAT IN THE STREET

Heat in the Street is back.  It's a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Silver City Days this year.  Every player will be eligible to win $10,000 in a half court shot contest.  For more information visit jlcrowe.org.

TRAIL TOPS NELSON IN RUGBY

In local rugby, the Trail Colonials topped the Nelson Grizzlies 20-12 in their first match of the year.  Nelson's next game will be May 3rd against Vernon.