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BIRDS OF NAKUSP
Juvenile Sturgeon Release
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with the museum since 2002. Montgomery has a welldeveloped knack for setting things up in a visually pleasing way, which is obvious at the museum. “I was an interior decorator,” she related on the afternoon prior to the banquet, “I used to do, mostly men’s wear window decorating, so it was just natural when I came here.” Montgomery was pleased to share the news that most museums have select displays set up but most of the items in storage, however, she says the Nakusp attraction has all of it’s goods on display. She’s especially pleased with the recently completed addition which pays tribute to the First Nations history of Pictured from left,representing Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks – Dorothy Drebet, Dawna and Chuck Dinning, Sharon Montgomery, Judy the area. Photo by Jim Sinclair Hatt, Mayor Karen Hamling, and, representing MLA Katrine Conroy, Laurie Page. “I was shocked,” she recalled of the A turnout of about 100 was Achievement Award were iary members. Sharon Montgomery’s family moment she heard of on hand Saturday night for a Chuck and Dawna Dinning. Moving things along, as the has populated Nakusp for four the award, “I didn’t know what Rotary-sponsored event paying Hosted by emcee Dan Nich- supper plates were cleared the generations. Having been away to think.” tribute to prominent citizens of olson the evening was officially business of spotlighting some for a good number of years, the Nakusp. kicked off with the national an- well-loved locals was attended Chairperson of the Nakusp and Chuck and Dawna Dinning The Royal Canadian Legion them accompanied by Marilyn to. District Museum Society re- found out about their award was the scene of the banquet Massey on piano, and featured a For starters, an introduction turned in 1996. on the second of April, close honouring Sharon Montgom- top notch spread prepared and to the honorees – first nominat“I travel as little as possible enough to the first for Dawna to ery as Citizen of the Year for served by the a group of hard- ed then voted in by an anony- these days,” says the woman 2013. Receiving the Lifetime working Legion Ladies Auxil- mous board: who’s been directly involved continued on page 2
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suggest it may have been a gag. The couple has called Nakusp home, off and on, since first arriving some 49 years ago, and the list of community minded activities they’ve been a part of is a long one. With Chuck starting in with Celgar in 1965, he would be active with the Kinsmen Club. “We raised money for various things, like the health centre and the arena,” Chuck related. “The ladies were busy and the men were busy.” “We were sent to Castlegar and then Vancouver, when we came back, Dawna got very involved with things like the Halcyon House… the care home for seniors. She provided some entertainment…” “Then I dragged him in, too,” Dawna interjected, “and we’d do a pub day.” The entertainment features Dawna’s expertise as a honkytonk piano player. “We’d do a singsong and get them to sing along,” added
Chuck. “They enjoyed it and it was good for us, too.” Many other efforts have been undertaken by the Dinnings for the benefit of their community, most covered by various speakers who later shared their memories and impressions as part of the proceedings. Kudos for Sharon Montgomery from Katrine Conroy were passed along by Laurie Page, who said, “Nakusp is fortunate to have someone who has dedicated so much of their time to ensure there is such a successful museum, all communities should be so lucky.” Page also touched upon Montgomery’s work in support of the school district and the local arts council. Later on a speaker was heard to mention, to an outburst of applause, that Chuck Dinning’s most notable achievement was his marraige to Dawna. A rewarding evening all in all, for the recipients, naturally, and their many friends and neighbours.
Doreen Desrochers presents 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dawna and Chuck Dinning.
Sharon Montgomery is presented with Citizen of the Year Award 2013 by Cliff Woffenden.
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Voters in Nakusp were out in droves on Sunday to vote for in the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives vote.
It was a great community day in Nakusp this past Sunday. Close to 500 people came out to cast a vote in the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives funding vote. In total there were funding requests for approximately $173,600 from a total available funding of $161,500. That meant the 471 people who came out to vote, were able to give great news to most, if not all, of the groups involved. At the end of count, most projects had been
fully funding. The exceptions were the Beaton Arms Cross, who will receive $3,034 out of the $4,850 requested and The Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders will receive $20,000 of the $30,000 requested. KBRH health Foundation did not receive the requested $500. “It was a great day with a wonderful turnout and a wonderful social event with community viewing the project displays and meeting friends and neighbours,” said Mayor Karen Hamling.
New recycling system still irritates RDCK greg nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter
The Regional District of Central Kootenay remains upset at the way a new industry-led recycling system has been rolled out. Their latest irritant was a letter from Environment Minister Mary Polak, who stated in part: “I understand your region did not execute an agreement with Multi-Material BC by the November 30 deadline but have since expressed interest in entering into a collection contract.” East Shore director Garry Jackman said his understanding was there were two sign-up deadlines, and the regional district met the second one. “We thought we’re in and we’re disappointed we’re not,” he said. “This letter makes it sound like we missed the boat, whereas we did have an interim agreement.” Jackman asked that they “remind [Polak] there was more to the story. This is not a good way to leave it.” The regional district originally balked at accepting financial incentives from Multi-Material BC to provide recycling services, concerned security and fencing requirements for depots was too onerous and the money provided wouldn’t cover their costs.
The board later relented after learning the number of rural depots might be drastically reduced — only to be told they were too late for 2014. The status quo will be maintained for at least a year at a cost of around $1 million. Several regional district member municipalities, however, including Nelson, Castlegar, Nakusp, and Kaslo have signed agreements to subsidize the cost of curbside pickup. Chair John Kettle called the program “poorly-thought out” and “undersubscribed” by producers who bear the costs. “[Government] ministers agree privately it’s not their finest hour, but they’re stuck with it and they’re going to close ranks and say ‘Everyone get on board,’” he said. Kettle raised the subject last year with Polak when she visited the area in the wake of the Lemon Creek fuel spill and said he’s optimistic changes are on the way. “Those of us in rural communities need a better program. My gut feeling is they’re looking very hard at coming out with some good news because they realize they’ve got a serious problem.” Nelson mayor John Dooley said while he agreed the program was not rolled out well, making producers pay was “an
they just pay us to continue doing what excellent idea.” “Our focus to date has been on the we’re already doing well?” Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningministry’s challenges. We need to start focusing on the people who haven’t ham agreed: “We may not get full reimbought into it, and that’s some of the bursement but we’ll have a program that manufacturers and producers,” he said. saves taxpayers money and has the level “Our strategy can’t simply be that the of recycling we already enjoy.” The new system is set to take effect ministry got it wrong. We need to try to May 19 but business opponents are planbring people onside.” New Denver mayor Ann Bunka said ning a court challenge, arguing in part she wants a list of non-compliers pub- they’re unfairly compelled to pay far licized and suggested the public has a higher fees than a similar system in Ontario. right to boycott them. — With files from Jeff Nagel Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust said one “obvious stumbling block” is BC newspaper producers, who say the program would cost them millions each year and could result in job losses. “They’re lobbying hard and have some valArrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services id points,” she said. “I don’t know is having an appreciation tea for all how we get over that.” volunteer healthcare workers in the Newspapers had a deal to make Naksup area. This includes everyone at their contribution through inMinto House, Halcyon House, Arrow Lakes kind advertising, but Multi-MateHospital and Community Services. rial BC later pressed for cash. Silverton director Leah Main Saturday May 10th insisted it was not just about pro2:00pm at Halcyon House ducers, but the legislation itself and the way it’s being applied: “It does not address small municipalities and rural areas. Why don’t
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Ten points — that appears to be the basis for spending $20,000 extra and awarding a Vancouver Island-based company the contract to supply office furniture to the soon to be renovated Regional District of Central Kootenay, rather than going with a cheaper, local supplier. Cowan Office Supply of Nelson submitted a bid $20,000 cheaper than the eventual winner, Graphic Office Interiors Ltd. But the RDCK decided to go with the more expensive bid, which scored 10 points higher on an evaluation scale out of a total 1,250 total. A three-member staff team used a scoring system of up to 500 points for price, 450 for specifications and technical requirements, 250 for contractor performance and services, and 50 for value added for a total 1,250. We find it disturbing that there are no points awarded for local bids? We would have thought that would be important to local government. The difference in scoring between the winning bid and two lower bids was less than one per cent (0.8 to be precise). For that, the RDCK said no to a local company and yes to spending an extra $20,000? Is a 0.8 per cent improvement in quality and service really worth an extra $20,000 considering the original projected cost of the renovations was between $400,000 to $600,000 and the bill has already grown to $662,000 before taxes? (That new price includes some extras not originally planned, but is still within the amount sitting in a building reserve.) We certainly don’t think so. It is wrong not to award this to the local company, but more importantly in today’s economy it seems ludicrous that our regional district thinks its appropriate to spend that much on office furniture.
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60 per cent of the oil pollution comes from natural seeps
Last week’s column on Earth Day myths attracted a fair amount of criticism. One tireless member of the “Alberta tar sands killing the planet” crowd scolded me for daring to mention that 60 per cent of the oil pollution in the oceans around North America comes from natural seeps. That’s eight times more than all pipeline and tanker spills combined, and it’s been going on 24 hours a day for the last 10,000 years or so. This fact blows another hole in the carefully crafted narrative that only Canadian oil exports to Asia would destroy our delicate ecosystems. That narrative is why the daily Alaska supertankers along the B.C. coast are ignored, as is the barbaric shale oil rush in North Dakota that can be seen from space. U.S. oil barons are flaring off the vast volume of natural gas that comes up with the more valuable light crude, while the U.S. environment lobby obsesses over the Keystone XL pipeline. Here’s another one that may upset people indoctrinated by our school system, media and our supposedly green B.C. Liberal government. B.C.’s recent pine beetle epidemic was caused by human carbon emissions, right? Everybody knows that. Gordon Campbell hammered the point
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home in speeches for years. In 2012 I participated in a B.C. forests ministry tour of facilities where hardy seedlings are grown for reforestation. Test plantings were also underway to see if the range of southern tree species is shifting northward due to climate change. During the bus ride, I asked the province’s top forest scientists if Campbell was right. The answer? We don’t have enough evidence to conclude that. As for shifting tree habitat, those decadeslong experiments are continuing. The scientists confirmed what I already knew, which is that the most recent bark beetle epidemic is the latest of many. It’s the largest “on record,” but the record goes back less than a century. In 2008 I interviewed Lorne Swanell on the occasion of his 100th birthday. A graduate of UBC’s school of forest engineering, Swanell began his career with the forests ministry in 1930. After a year as a ranger, he was assigned to the Kamloops region to help deal with a pine beetle epidemic. Conventional wisdom on the latest outbreak holds that it spread so far because of a lack of cold winters, attributed to human carbon emissions. I grew up in northern B.C., and my last two visits to the Peace country were both in January. In 2004 I re-
call changing planes on the tarmac of Prince George airport, moving briskly in the daytime temperature near -40 C. That night, and subsequent nights, the mercury dropped to -50 C. In January 2013 I returned for some discussions on the Enbridge pipeline route, and experienced a relatively balmy -30 C in the daytime. So when I hear people talk about the end of cold winters in northern B.C. because of global warming, it’s difficult to square with personal experience. I can hear the rebuttals already. It takes long periods of extreme cold to kill the pine beetle. How long? Longer than those ones, of course. Similarly flexible theories are being advanced to explain the 17-year “pause” in Earth’s average surface temperature rise, the growing Antarctic ice sheet, and this past winter’s “polar vortex.” If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in B.C., I’d like to see it. But please, spare me the affirmations of quasi-religious faith that often pass for climate change arguments today. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca</I
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the pure joy of dancing, music and community with the inspiration of minimal lighting encouraging freedom on the dance floor. Come practice formal dance moves or discover new ways of movement and expression, freestyle. At NaCoMo (90 5th Ave., Nakusp) from 7:30–8:30 p.m. $3.
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stress release and pain relief. Starts at 9:15 a.m. at NaCoMo (90 5th Ave SW). $15 drop-in fee. For more info email Tyson Bartel at thaitouch@ yahoo.com.
Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game of your choice from home. Bring a friend or two along, there’s always enough people for some fun. At the Nakusp Legion from 7-10 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.
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HEALING SPIRITS TALKING CIRCLE A chance for anyone age 15 and up who is struggling with alcohol and/or drug issues (either personal or familial) Organized by Michael Garvery. At the Nakusp Youth Centre from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL All are welcome! No try-outs and no need to know how to read music, just come to Saddleback Community Church (59 3 St. NW, Nakusp) at 7 p.m. For info: Marilyn Massey 250-265-4087.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting starts 7 p.m. at Terra Bondera 97 2nd Ave. in Nakusp. SENIORS’ COFFEE At the Senior’s Centre (210 10th Ave) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 1
STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY Sabina reads stories for kids. From 10–11 a.m.
COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL All are welcome! No try-outs and no need to know how to read music, just come to Saddleback Community Church (59 3 St. NW, Nakusp) at 1 p.m. For info: Marilyn Massey 250-265-4087.
MEAT DRAW Proceeds go to the Burton Volunteer Fire Department. At the Legion from 3:30–6:30 p.m.
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COMMUNITY STRING ENSEMBLE Do you play a stringed instrument? Our String Ensemble practices each Sunday at 2 p.m. in the home of Marilyn Massey, 1007 4th St NW. Musicians of all ages & skill levels are welcome. For more information call 250265-4087.
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Thanks Selkirk College thanks Interfor and Nakusp & Area Community Forest for their recent contribution to the Forest Technology program.
With their support and the hard work of second-year Forest Technology students a field trip to study the west coast of Vancouver Island was made possible. The week of hikes and tours was an invaluable learning experience and provided students with a deeper understanding of the differences between coastal and interior forestry in BC.
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BINGO AT THE LEGION The action is non-stop, from 6:30-10 p.m. in Nakusp.
DARTS NIGHT AT THE LEGION How good is your aim? From 7–10 p.m. at the Nakusp Legion Hall.
NERD NIGHT AT THE NYC Every Thursday come be all the nerd you can be! At the Nakusp Youth Centre from 6–10 p.m.
Friday, May 2
BELLYFIT Come and experience a complete workout, designed for women and of all ages and capabilities. Incorporating many styles of dance, yoga, core exercises and meditation. Starts at 10 a.m. at NaCoMo.
PARKOUR CLASSES In the basement of the Nakusp Arena from 3:30–5:30 p.m. For youth ages 13-19. Contact Michael Garvey, 265-1778 or michaelfq@shaw.ca
FLOOR HOCKEY IN BURTON At the Burton Community Learning Centre, from 6:30–8 p.m. Equipment is provided. $2.
FOR THE LOVE OF POETRY Enjoy a lovely evening of poetry as locals recite their favourite poems. At the Nakusp Library from 7–8:30 p.m.
GAMES NIGHT AT THE LEGION Come play Wii, darts, pool, or bring a game of your choice from home. Bring a friend or two along, there’s always enough people for some fun. At the Nakusp Legion from 7-10 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.
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Monday music jam at the Nakusp Youth Centre. Bring an instrument if you have one, and/or bring a song that you know or want to learn. From 3:30–5:30 p.m.
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‘The Greatest Threat to the B.C. Environment in our Lifetime’ Black Press chairman David Black talks about why he wants to build a refinery in Kitimat, and why oil bitumen cannot be exported to Asia My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10 per cent over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10 per cent of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline was affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load. Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not
by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the BC coast on our watch. Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen. The second part of this OPED will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous valueadded benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month. David Black
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RDCK chose Graphic because of warranty and specification Editor: The response from Brian Carruthers and the matrix provided to support a very bad decision are both biased, inaccurate (and in the case of the matrix multiple math and spelling errors) and vague. Mr Carruthers states that the RDCK chose Graphic chiefly because of warranty and specification. In the matter of specification he states that the panels weren’t tall enough. The panels in question as quoted by Graphic have a 54” base height with a 12” clear glass topper. The panels quoted by Cowan’s have 50” base and a 16” clear glass topper. I have some experience in office furniture, design and ergonomics. I am 6’3” and, when seated, cannot see over a 50” panel. The 54” spec is particular to a Steelcase product as quoted by Graphic, it is not common to other manufacturers. Regardless there is no real or appreciable difference in privacy and sound transmission between the Graphic or Cowan panel as they are the same overall height. The contention that the Global (Cowan’s) workstation was not “user-friendly” is unwarranted, subjective and vague. Global Contract is a world-class, highlyregarded design leader in office systems. The idea that their major upper-range product would be “not user-friendly” is absurd. If the product reviewed by the evaluators was found wanting then there should be specific, detailed notes about the short comings. To say that it’s “not user-friendly” is tantamount to a condescending smear. It has no place in a proper, professional evaluation. In the matter of warranty: the 12 year warranty from Steelcase on the Graphic product is on the FABRIC used in the panel only, not the panel as a whole. The Global warranty on the panel fabric in the Cowan bid is indeed 5 years but other than that they both have lifetime warranty on all components that make up the system. Further, the Cowan bid made no mention of move restriction as there is no such restriction (as is the norm in the industry). The Graphic bid specially mentioned no move restriction so the evaluation team noted on the matrix the lack of a move restriction clause as a negative for Cowan. This is dishonest at best: a simple phone call to clarify would be normal procedure, to interpret and note something in this manner without verification is unfair and implies bias. More important than warranty from a cost perspective would be how the warranty is delivered/pro-
vided. And here Mr Carruthers and the matrix are curiously silent. If warranty service is required an obvious question is who is going to actually provide it in a reasonable time frame? Graphic by sending personnel from Victoria? On a plane or in a truck? Or Cowan’s from around the corner. From the information provided which states that Graphic is including shipping charges in their bid I would assume that RDCK staff are going to have to de-install the offending component, package it up and ship it out as well as receive, unpack and reinstall the repair/replacement. As opposed to Cowan’s service people doing all this for free as they have done for decades. The most seriously egregious issue with this decision and the evaluation now being presented to justify it is not so much what is in the statements and matrix but what is not: THERE IS NO CONSIDERATION OR BENEFIT ALLOWED FOR SUSTAINABILITY WHATSOEVER. This is unconscionable. It’s actually goofy given that Mr. Carruthers recently presented the board with a report regarding the continuation of the RDCK Sustainability service! I find it incredible that sustainability and environmental impact factors were omitted from this evaluation by oversight. This is the Kootenays, last time I checked sustainability and environmental considerations are becoming the driving force in decision making across the globe (as they need be and must be even more so into the future) and we pride ourselves here as being leaders, that sustainability is foremost in our day to day lives. Where is this hallowed principle in this decision? In conclusion it is even more evident now that the decision for the furniture purchase was illconsidered and badly made. Mr. Carruthers’ weak and inaccurate defence has only served to shed more light on errors and omissions. I am unrelated to Cowan’s in any way other than shopping for pens and the such once or twice per year. I understand thoroughly and do not like the prescription against local preference in public tenders but do not take issue on this point: it’s a red herring. The real reasons this contract must be reconsidered have everything to do with improper evaluation that flies in the face of important Kootenay principles and the unjustified waste of very large amounts of taxpayer dollars. Kevin LePape Nelson
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That left them with a large surplus of cash and talk started to revolve around the possibility of building a two bay fire hall, enabling them to retain our old truck. However that would mean the need for outside funding. That help came from three sources: the RDCK through the offices of Area Rep Paul Peterson; the Columbia Basin Trust, through the Community Initiatives Program and the Fauquier Community Club. The official ribbon cutting was held last Saturday. From left is Ed McThe Community Club Ginnis, Roberta Cope, Paul Perterson, Chief Joe Banta, Lynda Lafleur, benefited by being able to Pat Kula and Ray Kula. take over the old fire hall as a maintenance and storage facility for the tractor and Fauquier celebrated the grand This project had its genesis in opening of its new fire hall last the spring of 2012 when the Fau- riding mower which are used by Saturday. quier Volunteer Fire Brigade was volunteers to maintain the large This facility was actually com- looking for a replacement for its common area in the village. Anyway, by the spring of 2013 pleted last fall and has been oc- aging pumper. cupied since early November but The community was able to everything was in order and it was decided to wait till spring purchase a suitable vehicle for construction could begin. The to “cut the ribbon”. about 20 per cent of its budget. end result is a very roomy two
bay garage with a small office/ ment are always looking for new members so if you are a resident classroom off to one side. Some people may wonder of the Fauquier area and think why there is a need for two fire you might like to get involved, fighting vehicles. According to they would love to hear form the fire department, it’s always you. Practices are held at 7 p.m. desirable to have a back up. But on Tuesday evenings and all visimore practically, this will give tors are welcome. them the capability of fighting a fire and moving water to the The K2 Rotor Lodge is fire simultaneously, something "hiring in all departments" they were never able to do before. Apply in person This will be parwith resume ticularly useful if the community K2 ROTOR LODGE ever finds itself 515 Broadway Street, Nakusp in a wildland interface situation. Looking ahead, they hope to be able to pave the area in front of the fire hall in the next year or so. The fire depart-
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The Osprey are back and so are the hummingbirds. Many people enjoy putting out feeders in the summer to attract these delightful little birds to their yards. I am sometimes asked if this is in any way harmful to the birds. There is no evidence to suggest that it is; in fact, there is some evidence to suggest that it is actually beneficial to the birds, particularly in cooler weather. If you are feeding hummingbirds this year, make sure you have sterilised the feeders thoroughly before putting them out. There has been considerable debate amongst the ‘experts’, as to how much sugar to add to the water. I have heard everything from 2 to 1, up to 5 to 1. I have always recommended 4 to 1; this, I’ve been told, most closely equals the sweetness of the nectar obtained from local flowers. Experiments done a few years ago in Victoria, showed that given the choice, the hummers themselves will chose as sweet as they can get! (But perhaps that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for them!) There is one thing that the experts do agree on, however; do not put food colouring in the water. There are six species of Hummingbirds in Canada,
four of which have been reported in our region. (In South America there are almost 300 species!) Our most common hummer is the Rufous Hummingbird. The male Rufous Hummingbird is reddish-brown on the back and sides, white on the breast and belly and green on the wings and crown. But its most prominent feature is certainly the brilliant fiery-red throat. Anyone who has spent time watching these little gems flitting about in the flowers or at your feeder will have noticed that at times the brilliance of the throat temporarily disappears and merely looks black. In fact, those feathers are black! The colour we see is not the result of pigment, but is caused by light refraction in the feathers. The only other hummingbird regularly seen in our region is the Calliope Hummingbird. This diminutive creature is the smallest bird in North America. The males have a green back and the throat is adorned with brilliant purple streaks. I do not see this bird very often in Nakusp, usually just one or two each year. They do seem to be a bit more regular in New Denver. Separating the males of these two species is quite easy, identification problems
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First Nations and the public), with support from BC Hydro, Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club, Columbia Power Corporation, Fortis BC, and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. (FFSBC). Approximately 5,500 ten month-old juvenile White Sturgeon, raised by FFSBC at the Bull River hatchery in the East Kootenay through a program funded by BC Hydro, will be released; they are produced from wild adults, caught last June. The average weight of the fish to be released at Shelter Bay is about 200 grams; this is twice the average weight of fish recently released in the Columbia River below Hugh Keenleyside Dam. Juveniles are being released
at a larger body size to help researchers determine if it improves survival of the sturgeon through the first winter following the release. Though releases of hatchery raised sturgeon into the Arrow Lakes have been occurring since 2007, very few individuals have been recaptured as a part of ongoing monitoring programs. It will take time to be able to tell whether recovery efforts in Arrow Lakes Reservoir are making a difference. In an area as large as Arrow Lakes Reservoir, finding and capturing small white sturgeon is extremely difficult. Further monitoring is planned for the next four years. “The population of stur-
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Part-time Reporter The Arrow Lakes News, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Nakusp BC, is seeking an exceptional, parttime multimedia journalist/ photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsiblilties. Qualifications • Superior writing skills, news judgment; • Ability to write on a variety of topics, including civic affairs, arts and sports; • Proficiency in photography and knowledge of multimedia reporting; • A degree or diploma in journalism or related experience; • Experience in posting content to the Internet an asset; • Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including video, blogging and social networking. • Knowledge of and experience with InDesign. Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume, cover letter, as well as writing and photo samples to Karen Bennett, publisher@nelsonstar.com. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Job Description: Quantities Technician needed to perform financial, scheduling and administrative duties specifically related to the addition of a fifth and a sixth generating unit at the Mica Generating Station. The candidate must • Determine quantities of materials used for construction including those • of an electrical, mechanical and/or civil nature • Establish and confirm contractor progress payments • Establish and manage small contracts • Acquire materials using company procurement policies • Perform various project administrative duties Preferred Experience: • Technical knowledge in Civil, Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering • Familiarity with finance • Familiarity with procurement practices • Experience and familiarity working in Heavy Industry with preference • for Hydro-electric experience • Familiar with contract and commercial detail Skills/Abilities: • Excellent organizational skills • Strong computer skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north of Revelstoke. Resumes will be accepted until 7:00 am, 09 May, 2014; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. To apply please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors. Ltd. Fax: 250-805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Wage: $33.76/hr Closing Date: 09 May, 2014.
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Mines Act: Notice of Works and Reclamation and Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has received an application made by Arrow Lakes Ready Mix Ltd. of Box 1001 Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) and Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Kootenay Region, for an amendment to their Licence of Occupation (Quarry-Sand/Gravel & Roadway) and Notice of Work (amendment) for the purpose of expanding their area of operations under existing tenure(s) and improvement to access, situated on Provincial Crown land near Nakusp, BC and containing 6.4 hectares more or less. The MFLNRO and MEM File Numbers that have been established for this application are 4405463 (Lands-Road) 4403481 (Lands-Quarry) and 0501262 (MEM, Notice of Work, amendment). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until May 31, 2014. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. To review the Lands Act applications please refer to our website: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ¤ Search ¤ Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. These applications will be available for viewing at the FrontCounter BC office in Revelstoke and Cranbrook. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional offices in Cranbrook. Location Map
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Get to Know your Community with “The Digital Basin” Columbia Basin-Boundary residents are invited to attend an interactive workshop on how to use a new, powerful regional information tool developed by researchers at Selkirk College. “The Digital Basin,” an online data portal, includes more than 100 communityspecific datasets relating to economic, cultural, social, and environmental topics. “Information on conditions and trends in our region is now literally at the fingertips of residents,” says Dr. Terri MacDonald, the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute’s (RDI) Regional Innovation Chair at Selkirk College. Developed in partnership with the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre, the Digital Basin allows users to explore information through maps, tables, charts and reports. Sources of data include national and provincial government agencies, municipalities and regional districts, local non-profit organizations, and researchers located within and outside the region. Workshop participants will learn how to access and use this data, and leave with an understanding of assets
and indicators related to income, housing, parks and recreation, crime rates, education, climate change, and more. Participants will also learn about findings and a related site selection tool generated from the Employment Lands Inventory project. The RDI is hosting six free workshops throughout the region, offering community members and representatives of local organizations the opportunity to attend the workshop that is most convenient for them. Workshops are scheduled for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the following locations and dates: Nakusp – Monday May 12, Selkirk College Nakusp Centre (311 Broadway Street) To register for any of these workshops, email sstoddart@selkirk.ca. Visit www. cbrdi.ca for more information. The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, at Selkirk College, is a regional research centre with a mandate to support informed decision-making by Columbia Basin-Boundary communities through the provision of information, applied research and related outreach and extension support.
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Users of nine of the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s 20 water systems will see changes to their bills this year, but not everyone will be paying more. • The sharpest increase, percentage-wise, will be to the Taghum subdivision of Woodland Heights, where after two straight years of user fee reductions, operations were complicated with ongoing water quality issues, according to regional district staff. “These issues require a slate of investigations and improvements for the system, potentially including treatment of the well water, that require a 45 per cent increase in user fees,” environmental services manager Uli Wolf wrote. “This increase will bring user fees back to the level of the first year of operation under RDCK ownership.” • South Slocan will see a 10 per cent user fee increase based on capital needs to connect the last remaining properties to the treated water supply and complete all requirements un-
der an Interior Health order for the system. • Duhamel Creek residents will see a five per cent increase, which regional district staff say will “continue the path towards a long-term sustainable fee structure” for the system with the lowest user fees and overall cost within the regional district. However, the local management commission did not support the increase. • The Grandview subdivision just west of Balfour will see a five per cent increase in user fees to allow increased contributions to reserves that have been drawn down for capital projects over the last two years. • For Lister, the board approved a 10 per cent rate increase based on “significant capital investments” that will allow a boil water notice to be removed. The local management commission supported the changes. The adjustment also includes the introduction of a bulk rate for agricultural customers.
• Sanca will see a capital charge of $100 for all lots in the water system to make up for lost revenue from customers disconnecting from the system. However, for connected customers the overall charge will remain unchanged because user fees will be reduced $100. • In Edgewood, rates will be increased five per cent based on ongoing water quality issues that require extended monitoring and will likely require treatment facilities. • Fauquier users may see a ten per cent decrease in fees based on savings from a delay in construction of the new treatment plant. • West Robson user fees are being reduced 30 per cent after three years of incidentfree operations, requiring “significantly less than anticipated staff efforts.” Regional district staff also recommended budget increases to the Arrow Creek water system for “urgent capital projects” but the projects have been deferred until next year.