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Continued from page 1 “She’s big enough to cover ground efficiently but small enough for me to carry,” said Eastwood. Whether the team arrives by helicopter or skis, Exie’s skill to quickly and comfortably stand balanced on Eastwood’s back is highly functional. Perching on Eastwood’s back saves Exie’s energy when skiing in deep or challenging snow conditions so she is fresh once they arrive at a search site. It can also make loading the dog in and out of helicopters easier. Not just anyone can be the human side of this specialized team. Eastwood is a professional ski patroller at Whitewater, which requires an Occupational First Aid level 3 or equivalent first aid course and a Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 Avalanche course. The pair are also members of Nelson Search and Rescue. (CARDA requires both of those certifications as well as a ground search and rescue to be a member.) Exie works alongside Eastwood on the Whitewater Snow Safety Team. What happens once they are onsite varies on the situation but it usually entails Eastwood
reporting to a task force leader with a discussion about how best to deploy the dog. Eastwood then gives Exie a search command and the pair get to work. “For a hasty search we try to cover the area as efficiently as possible,” she said. “For a finer search we use the wind and work into it to give Exie the best chance possible of scenting something. My job is to help Exie cover the whole area and know where to search, as well as watch her body language for interest and indication.” Eastwood said when Exie first gets a scent, she indicates with a subtle body language change, something each handler has to learn from their dogs. Once she has followed the scent to a point where it is coming out of the snow, she is trained to pursue it to the source by digging. As far as people approaching a working dog, Eastwood said people should always ask the handler before approaching. “Exie is a very social dog as she loves people but there will be times when it is not okay to approach her, so asking is a must,” said Eastwood, adding that at the ski hill, taking
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skis and boards off before approaching is important. “We forget how sharp our edges are since we rarely touch them, but it is very easy for edges to cut Exie’s feet.” The duo have not yet had an avalanche search but they are ready at any time. “The best case scenario for Exie’s career would be to train lots and never be needed,” said
Eastwood. “We just hope that everyone enjoying avalanche terrain has all the gear and training to keep them as safe as possible.” CARDA is a volunteer nonprofit charitable organization whose mandate is to train and maintain a network of highly efficient avalanche search and rescue teams across Canada.
Kaslo addresses light pollution
A Kaslo resident is delighted with village council’s responsiveness to concerns she raised about light pollution. Following a presentation Holley Rubinsky and others made recently, council passed five resolutions to address streetlights that not only light roadways but homes and bedrooms. “I don’t think we could have had a better outcome,” Rubinsky told 103.5 Juice FM. “How lovely it is to come to our beautiful village in the mountains, and how terrible it is never to see the night sky. People in Kaslo don’t report it when a streetlight has gone out because they’re so relieved.”
The village has adopted a policy of replacing failing or broken streetlights with modern LED fixtures that project exclusively onto the street below, while any revisions to the subdivision servicing bylaw will also include LED streetlights. FortisBC will also further be invited to help design streetlight upgrade strategies, the village will consult with the Chamber of Commerce about replacing light fixtures on Front Street with ones similar to those on Water Street. Rubinsky added: “Most exciting for people who have been dealing with this issue for years is that they will document complaints about streetlight
problems and public works crew will help assist with modifications.” She first raised the issue in 2007, but “it was a little early.” She presented council with information on what other communities, including Castlegar, have since done to upgrade their street lighting. She also came armed with “a bunch of emails from people who said they have tried blinds, hanging blankets. It’s terrible to be tormented by a light that’s supposed to just illuminate the street.” Rubinsky said many people simply accept existing streetlights, without realizing there are alternatives. IAL ERC M COM
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GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star The theme of this year’s Heritage Week in BC — Main Street: At the Heart of the Community — could hardly be more appropriate for Nelson. The heritage revitalization of Baker Street in the 1980s was a key factor in the city’s recovery from a series of devastating economic blows. Heritage Week, February 16 to 22, celebrates the history and evolution of communities as embodied by their downtowns. “Centres of commerce, civic institutions, and events, Main Streets embody the history and evolution of a community,”
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the Nelson diesel shop will also be screened. Admission is by donation. • Public tours are being offered of two recentlyrenovated Nelson heritage buildings. On Wednesday at 1 p.m., take a peak at Cartolina (652 Baker Street), originally part of the Tremont Hotel, which was transformed last year following an extensive restoration into a retail card shop. On Thursday at 2 p.m., get a behind-the-scenes look at the 117-year-old Hume Hotel. This heritage landmark is in the midst of second-floor renos. Meet in the lobby.
• Touchstones Nelson will have a new display in its lobby marking the 50th anniversary of Canada’s flag. Also watch for a Heritage Week quiz in the Star, courtesy of Touchstones. • The Nelson Business Association is supporting Heritage Week and asking members to take part with historical window displays. “Heritage is an important aspect of visitors’ experience of Nelson and the heritage working group is happy the business community has an opportunity to participate in Heritage Week celebrations this year,” said chair Laureen Barker.
Slide hits Pass Creek home
A Pass Creek home has been knocked off its foundation after a series of slides over the weekend. Regional fire chief Terry Swan says the first small slide came down Saturday at 3537 Pass Creek Road. Following a hydrological assessment that found the hillside remained unstable, the woman who lives there went to stay with friends in Castlegar. Since then, there have been two more slides, the most recent of which moved the home off its foundation. Swan said while it’s hard to measure, he believe it was moved “at least a foot and a half. It moved far enough that power lines coming into it were on the ground.”
The home’s carport is at the base of the hill. Although there are neighbouring properties with similar banks, Swan said he was assured there is no risk to them. Swan says the regional district’s emergency responders were busy all weekend, although most of what they dealt with was minor. “Not minor to the people impacted, but the vast majority of incidents had to do with culverts plugged with snow and ice,” he said. “No major rivers or streams were involved — they had capacity, but the smaller ones [did not]. The water had no place to go, and would spill over the road.” There were washouts at Slocan Park and
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on Shoreacres-Goose Creek Road, where three families remain stranded. The road is being rebuilt, but the work is expected to take several days. A rockslide also knocked powerlines down at the Lardeau Bluffs. Swan said there were also problems in Riondel and Kaslo. But with the exception of the Pass Creek incident, damage was limited to flooded basements and mud flows over private property. “[Highways contractor] YRB did a terrific job because they were so spread out yet seemed to get to the scenes very quickly,” he said, adding a lot of the fixes were temporary and will require further work
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Nelson city council has approved a 2.02 per cent general rate increase on hydro but it’s one of the lowest rate increases in the province. The rates are set to take effect on April 1, 2015. “Nelson Hydro is Nelson’s golden goose,” said Mayor Deb Kozak, noting that the low rate increase was made possible by the utility. “The ability to produce our own power makes us sustainable. We own our own power utility and we can provide affordable energy for people living in the Nelson area.” After the 2015 increases, Nelson Hydro will continue to have the lowest residential rates of FortisBC and other municipal hydro utilities. Nelson had the lowest electrical rate increase in the province, compared to 3.1 to 6.5 per cent elsewhere.
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Interior Health takes another step closer to change
Laundry services privatized? Tamara hynd Nelson Star Interior Health continues to move towards privatizing laundry services after completing a 90-day mandatory consultation process with the Hospital Employees Union. The health authority says the impacted positions include 17 full-time jobs at Kootenay Lake Hospital, which provides regional laundry services for Nelson, Castlegar and Trail, and one full time job at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, plus part-time and casual employees. The HEU said in all, about 25 laundry workers in Nelson could be affected. In November, when the potential changes were announced, the union said it hoped the privatization could be stopped. “We believe there is still hope,” said Mike Old, HEU communications director. “We will be campaigning with our members to raise awareness of the impact.” He added that
about a decade ago there was talk of privatization by Interior Health but the HEU successfully stopped the changes. “No one is questioning the efficiency of the services,” Old said. “We believe a relatively modest investment [in laundry equipment] would protect jobs that are good family supporting jobs.” Under the collective agreement, the health authority had to do a three-month consultation with the union before proceeding with its plan. Interior Health announced today that it is entering the next stage of a process that will determine the future of its laundry services, by seeking what it called “request for solutions” from pre-qualified providers. The process will determine what options may be available for using external providers for laundry services, allowing Interior Health to avoid significant capital costs associated with replacing
industrial laundry equipment, the health authority said in a news release. “We know this is difficult news for our employees who have worked hard to make our laundry plants efficient,” said Alan Davies, Interior Health’s director for support services. “But as we’ve noted from the outset, the decision to explore alternatives isn’t about the efficiency of our operations. It’s about avoiding future significant spending to replace aging equipment, an investment we can’t make when considering other health-care medical equipment priorities.” Interior Health spends about $10 million a year to operate the laundry service and believes about $10.5 million is needed over the next several years to replace equipment such as washing machines. Laundry services are currently provided by 175 Interior Health staff working at five large and six small laundry sites throughout the
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health region, including Nelson. The sites offer linen services to hospitals, health centres and Interior Health-owned and operated residential care facilities. “We have stressed to our employees that nothing is changing today. We have a lengthy process in front of us, and the earliest we would anticipate any changes to laundry services would be spring 2016,” said Davies, noting the impact to staff is unknown and dependent on the outcome of the request for solutions, including the scope of laundry services and sites covered.
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Coldest Night of the Year WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Have you ever spent a night outdoors? Have you known anyone who has? If not, Nelson CARES is inviting you to participate in an 80-city, nationwide fundraiser walk called the Coldest Night of the Year. The February 21 event aims to raise awareness about what exactly it means to have to brave the elements daily. “If you have a home to go to, if you have the ability to be comfortable and relax, you’ve got food and warmth and comfort— now imagine you life with none of that. You’ve got nowhere to do during the day and night, you’re exposed to the elements and trying to get into buildings like the library to get warm,” said student Ren Pinnegar, who is helping organize the Nelson CARES event as part of his nursing practicum. “As a nurse I think it’s important for us to raise awareness that this is a part of health. It’s not so much about the house, but the effects a house has on people’s health. And it’s not just the one person who suffers, it’s the entire community.” Event coordinator Beth Seed echoed his sentiment. “The idea is to raise awareness around homelessness in our community, and to
experience even a hint of what it’s like to be homeless in the winter. We wanted to bring together the community and raise funds for low-income housing,” she said. “This is our first year organizing this walk. We hope to raise $25,000 to put towards the Room to Live campaign. We live in a very active, generous community and we’d love to see all of Nelson walking with us to reach our goal.” Seed, who works in the local shelter, said she routinely meets struggling individuals from all over East and West Kootenay, and the people she assists come from a huge spectrum of backgrounds. “There are individuals who are employed and contributing to the community, and just happened to get laid off. There are people a month away from losing their home, then they lose it. There’s family, youth, all different ages and genders,” she said. “There really isn’t a face of homelessness and that’s a stigma we want to address.” Student Jessica Laramee said another issue is the “invisible homeless”. “There’s such a big population that are like ‘hey, can I stay at your house for a week?’ and if they can’t find someone they’re outside or at the shelter.” Ideally Seed would like to see shelter
occupants transitioned to low-income housing, but because there’s a shortage in the Kootenays, quite often that can’t happen. “It’s really tough to find housing here because availability of low-income housing is next to nothing,” she said. Organized by Nelson CARES, the noncompetitive walk will be either 2, 5 or 10 km with multiple stops along the way and a chili meal at the end. “Nelson has a pretty decent awareness because homelessness is around us all the time, but I think it’s amazing for us to come together as a community and say ‘this is what we want to do to move forward and give you some place safe to live’,” said Laramee. Board chair Ron Little agreed. “Many of us take for granted a stable roof over our heads. Yet many in our community struggle to make ends meet. Nelson CARES works to ease these struggles by providing low cost, safe, affordable housing. This is a concrete way to make a difference.” There is a $25 entrance fee, which will be waived once you raise $150. Participants will also receive a free toque. They are currently looking for volunteers and sponsors to help with the event. For more information visit coldestnightoftheyear.org/nelson or contact Beth at 250-551-5092
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OF THE WEEK In conjunction with the Coldest Night of the Year event, have you ever experienced being homeless?
Bridge climbers LOL not the first time, or the last I’m sure. Some guys in our grad class used to jump off BOB (big orange bridge) and not just from the pillars or deck either. Really glad no one was hurt though. Scott Sutton
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Just goes to show... This is Nelson... We like to party! Phil Dawson
Do you support the decision to cull wolves in the South Selkirk area in order to preserve Mountain Caribou?
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New council has much to do, learn
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eginning the forth term as city councillor and with almost a new council and mayor, we have just started to scratch the surface of the city’s objectives and plans. The Regulation and Animal Control bylaw returned to the council table on to the February 3 agenda. Council has had a number of meetings together this year including detailed budget discussion. There are still a number of issues from the previous council that need to be reviewed. There is also a couple of city developments to continue with, such as Nelson Commons, and the proposed development on the north waterfront called Nelson Landing. Some of these developments still have a few issues that need to be resolved. There is also the possibility of more developments such as the commercial medical clinic near
Kootenay Lake Hospital and a possible revival of Kootenay Landing near the Prestige Inn. As well there is the continuation of the Downtown/Waterfront plan with the proposed redesign for Hall and Vernon Streets. Hall and Vernon Street plans, as presented, are a controversial design plan with a lot of questions from the business owners and the public alike. The council, after the budget discussions, will have priority sessions as to review action plans and bylaws as to how they are prioritized. In no particular order of importance, there is the subject of a Baker Street revitalization plan including recycling bins and a possible bylaw to deal with the increase of sandwich board signs, mainly along Baker Street. Of course the Regulation and Animal Control bylaw has come up for revision. Although only ap-
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proximately 50 per cent of the citizens were in favour of the return of dogs to the downtown core, the change to allow dogs in the downtown was passed at Monday’s council meeting. It is interesting that it was the local businesses 26 years ago that wanted dogs banned for the
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downtown core. Now evidently the downtown businesses are in favour of dogs returning to the downtown zone, hoping for more tourists shopping. Although a number of local people have stated, with the return of dogs, they may shop elsewhere. People say things have changed over the years, so with owners and their dogs returning to the downtown core, hopefully it will bring successful results for people and businesses as well. Council will be attending the Local Government Leadership Academy Elected Officials Seminar in Kimberley from February 18 to 20. This session will provide the opportunity to gain valuable context for current actions to save energy, emissions and money in municipal operations and across the community as well as explore what is and is not working in the context of small communities.
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This will be an opportunity for a refresher seminar for senior Council members and a learning experience for new councillors and mayors. As well in April, all local elected officials will attend the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments conference in Nakusp. This will be an opportunity to meet and greet, as well as, a discussion of resolutions to be passed on to the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in September while looking forward to the next four years of civic governance. To say the least it will be a busy time to come up to speed with the new council and mayor and with the continuation of current plans and moving forward to future plans and objectives over four years. — Robin Cherbo is a councillor for the city of Nelson. He shares this space with the rest of council.
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Preserving oral history Touchstones Nelson is presenting the new exhibition Unlimited Edition, a unique and powerful collection of Aboriginal and Inuit prints on loan from the Kamloops Art Gallery, Carleton University Art Gallery and Legacy Art Galleries. The exhibit opens on Friday February 20 at 7 p.m. It is curated by Tania Willard (Secwepemc), Aboriginal Curator in Residence at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Willard will give a talk on Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m. about the exhibition along with previous projects including the ground breaking exhibition Beat Nation, which was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2012. Through curating the exhibition Unlimited Edition, Willard aimed to “construct an art historical framework that looks at how prints by Aboriginal and Inuit artists represent a drive to preserve, portray and popularize oral histories and address social inequities in the
medium of printmaking.” Featuring prints from Northwest Coast, Woodlands and Inuit artists with a focus on an early period of printmaking in the ’50s through to the ’70s, Unlimited Edition showcases prints that relate to ideas of cultural story, politics of land, and the beauty of Indigenous aesthetics. The exhibition features 15 artists including Bill Reid, Kenojuak Ashevak, Daphne Odig and Carl Beam. “This is such a great opportunity for our community to be exposed to more Indigenous art-
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work and make connections with our local First Nations history” said Jessica Demers, curator and programming coordinator at Touchstones Nelson. “We are excited to offer artsbased tours of the exhibition for school groups, as well as interactive workshops in our First Nations section of the museum.” Local First Nations history will also be celebrated through a presentation by author and historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes entitled Things Wished for or Desired: The Art and Meaning of Local Indigenous Pictographs on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The exhibition Unlimited Edition will run from February 21 to May 10, with an opening reception scheduled for February 20 from 7-9 p.m. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History is located at 502 Vernon Street. For information call 250-352-9813 This image, Spirit Owl, is one of many that will be on display at Touchstones Nelson. The new exhibit called Unlimited Edition opens on February 20.
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Community Events Join the Valentine Coffee Party today for a books, crafts and bake sale at the Nelson United Church from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission $4. Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary Valentine cake raffle and bake sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cake raffle donated by Vienna Cafe. Come early for the best selection of delectable homemade baked goodies. Taghum Community Hall is having a grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, February 14, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m. Located at 5915 on Taghum Hall Road. Beverages, cake and musical groups-Doukhobor choir, marimba band, Samba troop, Scottish dancers, singers to follow. Memorial march for murdered and missing indigenous women in front of Nelson City Hall on Saturday, February 14. People will gather at noon to share prayers, songs, and stories to honour and grieve the loss of beloved sisters, remember the women who are still missing, and to dedicate ourselves to justice. Please bring your drums. Everyone is welcome to attend. Celebrate BC Heritage Week by attending a series of presentations on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. at Expressions Cafe. Greg Nesteroff presents historic postcards of Baker Street, Stephanie Fischer speaks on the adaptive reuse of heritage resources, and Matthew Stanley presents The Fine Balance: A local architect explores the union of contemporary design and heritage structures, with works from Spain to Cowtown. Julien and Peter Locke’s short documentary Off Track about the Nelson diesel shop will also be screened. Admission is by donation. Celebrate Heritage Week with a peek inside two recently-renovated Nelson heritage buildings: tour Cartolina (652 Baker Street) on Wednesday, February 18 at 1 p.m. and the Hume Hotel on Thursday, February 19 at 2 p.m. It’s Ymir Snowfest on Saturday, February 21. A full day of winter events on First Avenue including beer can biathalon, sugar shack, hockey, broom ball, beacon training, obstacle course for the titles of king and queen, snow sculptures, igloo making, scavenger hunt and much more. Prizes for all ages. Followed up with an evening show, hosted by Kootenay Country Craft Distillery, with bands Sonic Fuse, DJ JoaQadizzle, The Lost Boys and The Show Cats Burlesque. Night show is $10 advanced $15 at the door. For more information, check out the Ymir SnowFest Facebook page. WEEKly Meetings Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay at Victoria from 7 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. A fee of $5 for the evening. The Nelson Ultimate Frisbee Association hosts weekly drop in Ultimate Frisbee at Nelson’s indoor soccer facility, 308 Cedar Street, every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The drop in fee is $10. Co-ed Ultimate is a great way to stay in shape and meet new people during the winter months. All levels welcome. Beginner basics and throwing clinics available. Check out nelsonultimate. ca or contact nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail.com.
Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot. Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members. Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and women will be held at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com. The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room ($2 drop-in). Top Spin Thursday as Savoy Lanes hosts a weekly ping pong night every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop-in fee is $5. All levels are welcome. Paddles and balls are provided. For more information, email topspinthursday@ gmail.com. Community Threads holds a fibre craftthemed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve. com. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free.
Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com Nelson healing practioners monthly potluck tonight, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 211 Hart St. in Uphill. For healing practitioners that are self employed (or trying to be) to network and explore opportunities to support one another professionally and personally. To create a nourishing community of wholistic healer types through mutual support, collaboration and generosity. The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will have its monthly meeting on Saturday, February 14 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs). Info: 250-352-9871. All welcome. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. They meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Their next meeting is on February 16. More information: 352-3583. The Regular General Meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women will be held on Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m., at the Banquet Room of the Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street. Guest is Eileen Pearkes speaking about the Columbia River Treaty. For more info visit sites.google.com/site/nelsoncfuw or Facebook page: facebook.com/ CFUWNelsonandDistrict. Workshops Ellison’s Market offers a free workshop every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This February 14: Celebrate Valentines with raw chocolate. Come sample and learn all about this aphrodisiac and the importance of where it comes from and how it’s made. Presented by local raw chocolate craftsmen Danu from Raw Dragon Chocolate.
Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar.
Intro to indie publishing presentation by award-winning indie author Kristene Perron offers insight into the sometimes confusing world of self-publishing on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Library. This free, one-hour presentation will help writers choose a publishing path, learn how it works and how to avoid pitfalls along the way, and get tips on marketing and promotion. Writers of all levels are welcome and Internet fluency is not required.
Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Cellar, 717 Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street at the side basement. The only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday.
Essentrics is free for men for the month of February at the Moving Centre on Mondays 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. If you are new to essentrics, your first class is free. This stretch and strength class is a non-aggressive workout to improve health, increase flexibility, tone the body, relieve pain and improve performance. For information, call Melody at 250-505-3437.
Beginner Tai Chi Classes every Sunday at 10 a.m. The one hour class of Yang 24 form is by donation. At the Moving Centre – 533A Baker Street until March 29 with Odo (Chris) MacMillan who has been practicing Tai Chi since 1991.
fundraisers The Lions Club 5th Annual Move-a-thon is Saturday, February 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Skate or walk to raise funds for the group/ charity of your choice and the Lions (50/50 split). Pledge forms available at the complex or call Joanne 250-365-3884.
monthly meetings Nelson Dances of Universal Peace do dances and walks with live music and singing, representing spiritual traditions from the world over. No experience necessary. The Old Church Hall, today, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and Sunday February 22, 3-5 p.m. At Victoria and Kootenay St, 602 Kootenay. For information call Candace, 250-354-4288.
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Nelson People in Pain Network Support Group next meeting is Wednesday, March 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Shambala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley Street. This peer led support group could help to self-manage your pain, provide education, reduce the isolation that many people with persistent pain find themselves facing. For
more details visit their website or call toll free 1-844-747-7246. Announcements Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services: income tax service, low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 250-352-6008. Community First Health Co-op (healthco-op.ca) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization operating the Wellness and Education Centre at 518 Lake St., Nelson. Volunteers are available Monday to Friday, 1-4 p.m. to provide free prevention information and links to support services for Nelson and area individuals and families dealing with chronic health, seniors’ care and low-income dental issues. The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcoming jam sessions. Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250352-7727/250-352-6464. Attention all Canadian artists, galleries and art groups: The community of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia and the Salt Spring Arts Council is proud to present the first Salt Spring National art prize or SSNAP. This exciting biannual event, scheduled at Salt Spring Island’s historic Mahon Hall from September 25 to October 26, is offering 2D and 3D artists the opportunity to compete for over $24,000 in prize money. All Canadian artists over the age of 19 are eligible to compete, with the winners presented at the awards night, on October 24. The call for submissions is from now to May 31, 2015, with details and entry forms on the website. Please visit: www.saltspringartprize. ca or call 250-931-1144. Is your organization planning an exciting project within the next year that would really benefit from some funding? Osprey Community Foundation is now inviting applications for 2015 Community Grants as well as Arts Legacy Grants (this year for Music projects.) Deadline for applications is March 31. Applicants must have a charitable registration number. Visit www. ospreycommunityfoundation.ca for more information.
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Special Events Spiritbar is hosting a night of Valentine’s Day-themed entertainment with Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque. Featuring the Lady Divine Ms. Judith Stein and Erin Eat Your Heart Out, as well as Ivy Strange in her debut solo performance. Tickets are available online from the Hume Hotel and are $25. Doors open at 9 p.m., show begins at 10.
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The creator and star of the wildly popular television sitcom Corner Gas is coming to Nelson. Brent Butt will make a stop at at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on May 13. Tickets for the event, with special guest Jamie Hutchinson, go on sale Friday, January 30. For tickets call 250-352-6363 or order online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. All seats are reserved and priced at $42.50.
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Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night returns to Spiritbar on Thursday, February 26 with renowned funnyman Greg Kettner and emcee Kelly Dyer. Doors open at 8pm. Advance tickets are $10 (plus tax/fees) and available at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).
On the Road Productions presents Junonominee Elliott Brood at Spiritbar on Monday, February 16 with The Wilderness of Manitoba. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Hume Hotel. Kaslo Concert Society is hosting a concert at St. Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo on Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. featuring soprano Noémi Kiss and classical guitarist Rita Dean in a recital of love songs from across the centuries, including works from Dowland, Sor, Giuliani, Rodrigo, Sieber,VillaLobos, Britten, and others. Tickets for this preValentine’s Day concert are $22 and available at the door. Children are free if accompanied by an adult. For more information call 250353-7600. The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Infinitus with From Handel to Hip Hop on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. This critically acclaimed beat box string trio engages every audience member with music ranging from familiar classics to classic rock, and from TV theme songs to hip-hop beatboxing. Tickets are $12.50 at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone 250-352-6363.
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Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp stars in Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Shambhala Performance Hall on February 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 26 to 28.
Theatre The first ever theatrical performance at Shambhala Hall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will show on February 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. Starring Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp with back up from Sydney Black, Darren Mahe and three students from the Selkirk music program: piano player Amanda Cawley, guitarist Leonard Pallerstein and drummer Brennan Buglioni. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre, and are $25 for adults and $20 for students. For more info visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Oxygen Art Centre is hosting its first annual youth arts festival, which will premiere with a talent slam at the Capitol Theatre on February 14 at 8 p.m. For the auditions, anyone aged 15-29 was invited to showcase any skill or talent in a genre of their choice. The selected performers include musicians, singers, comedians and performance artists. The line up includes Tibo Kolmel, Trulee,
Adhijith Kishan Ramesh, Alexander Schlosser, Bryce Harrison, Clayton Mallette, Keegan Schuh, Kevin Wasilenkoff, Espoir Segbeaya, Zorn Rose, Morgan Beck, Lilyahna Miller, Dierdra McCrory, Oskana Maslechko, Shanti Harris, Serafina Christine, Richelle Lapot and Bronwen Bird. The Capitol Theatre presents Chris Gibbs performing Like Father, Like Son? Sorry on Saturday, February 7 at 8 p.m. British-born comedian Gibbs promises to keep audience members in stitches. This dapper and genial English pixie is one of the funniest comics on the Canadian fringe circuit with an enthusiastic following. His act leaves audiences convulsed with laughter as he pyramids joke upon joke. Tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Infinitus with From Handel to Hip Hop on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. This critically acclaimed beat box string trio engages every audience member with music ranging from familiar classics to classic rock, and from
Come celebrate Our Wonderful World of Watercolors through the eyes of local macro photographer Jennifer Lount-Taylor, who is now exhibiting her multi-colored underwater images captured amidst our many magical mountain streams, at Kokanee Camera Gallery (550 Baker Street) until February 28. Open for viewing Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
dance The Capitol Theatre presents Atlantic Ballet Canada performing PIAF on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m. in a tour de force of music and song. Piaf ’s music and life is beautifully interpreted through the power of dance. Tickets are selling fast! Buy your ticket now at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
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Community Nelson Civic Theatre hosting Oscar party
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Michael Keaton (above) stars in the Academy Awardnominated Birdman, which will screen at 10 p.m. during the Nelson Civic Theatre’s Birds of a Feather community fundraiser on Saturday. submitted photo
WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star The Nelson Civic Theatre is hosting a Birdman-themed Oscar party on Valentine’s this year, as part of their Birds of a Feather community fundraiser, and residents are encouraged to arrive in avian outfits of all kinds. “It was Jason Asbell who decided on the Birdman theme,” said the Civic’s executive director Eleanor Stacey, who notes he was also responsible for last year’s Nelson Hustle event. Stacey said the choice was a lucky, because shortly later it was announced Birdman had tied The Grand Budapest Hotel for most nominations. “We were just enamoured with the costumes, drawn to the bird mask and the blue. We went with the bird ideas because then you can dress up in your festive Oscar dress,” she said. The event is a fundraiser that will help bolster the Civic’s reputation as a community resource,
and will help fund programming initiatives in the future such as a potentially upcoming youth film festival. “This is a kickstarter for us to amp up that side of our programming more. We want to become more than a movie theatre and be a community activator.” The event will also involve a silent auction, and a balloon game in which participants will pop them open for $25, $50 or $100 prizes. “There’s a little scroll inside each one, and the value of the prize is what you’ve spent or more,” said Stacey. The party will be front-loaded, with the social activities going from 6 to 9 p.m. and the movie screening takes place at 10. The ticket price for the evening is $50, and includes catering and refreshments, as well as access to the 10 p.m. screening The auction is only and open for bidding at civictheatreauction.ca
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Photojournalist empowers youth WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star When Nelson photojournalist Anandi Brownstein first traveled to Haiti last summer she was hoping to capture narrative images of the earthquake-ravaged island country and the people who lived there. There was still plentiful suffering surrounding her, with residents doing their best to continue life in a crumbled downtown patched up with plywood and makeshift tarps. Fields of impoverished residents were living in ramshackle cardboard huts stretched into the distance. It was an experience that wasn’t always comfortable. “It was really raw. I’ve traveled around the world and never seen anything like that. There’s no tourist part of Haiti. It’s all raw and life is on the street. You have miles of people living under cardboard, the markets are all outdoors. It’s sort of like Cuba in that there’s nothing new, it’s just infinitely mended,” she said. And as an outsider, at times she was met with distrust. “Haiti can be a very hostile place to bring a camera into as a westerner. There’s been all this representation of Haiti as rife with poverty, devastated,” Brownstein said, noting that locals are frustrated by foreigner’s simplified depiction of their lives. “There isn’t that much representation from Haitians for how they see Haiti. It’s always us looking in.” Ultimately Brownstein teamed up with a local non-profit called Project Istwa, which gives cameras to youth and asks them to capture images of their community. She calls this initiative “photo voice”. “It’s a way that marginalized communities such as youth can express themselves
through photography and gain a voice.” Pretty soon Brownstein found herself tailing a rabble of kids as they raced through their neighbourhoods snapping away with donated cameras. She tried to blend into the crowd, filming their exploits for a documentary she’s still working on. “Those kids really opened up when they had a photo to speak through. It’s a great way to see your community through new eyes. You have the lens of a camera and you use it to investigate your home as a journalist.” And sometimes the results can be surprising. Brownstein said one of the most successful shots was a blurry image of a pot-holed road taken by a young boy. “It wasn’t a particularly stunning shot, but then he started talking about the sugar cane plantation that went out of business and how they’d been stranded, how the road was no longer maintained. It opened a whole dialogue about what it’s like to live in Haiti during this economically depressed time,” she said. “All of that came from this one photo of the road.” Now Brownstein is sharing her expertise with Nelson youth, offering a high school credit course through SelfDesign High. The course will be a fusion of photojournalism and photo voice techniques. Running from February 17 to May 5, the course will be three hours every Tuesday afternoon for ten weeks. “You can be from any school. It’s for high school credits, though it does take place after school,” said Amber Santos of SelfDesign High. She said the course is a perfect example of the personalized learning approach currently being championed by School District 8, in which assessment strategies and traditional classroom environments are evolving
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and changing. “I think they’ll become empowered by finding their voice and re-looking at their community. It’s an age where you’re discovering who you are and you’re finding ways to express that,” said Santos. Brownstein, who grew up in Nelson, has completed an anthropology degree from UBC and a communications diploma from Concordia University. She has since been pursuing freelance work as a filmmaker, photographer and educator. “I want them to be able to tell any story they feel is important,” said Brownstein. To register, contact workshopcourses@ selfdesign.org.
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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star When Otter Books manager Samara Nicoll randomly plucked Jessica A. Fox’s memoir Three Things You Need To Know about Rockets off the bookshelf, she had no idea of the journey it was going to take her on. “On a whim, enticed by the cover I’m not ashamed to admit, I picked up a copy,” said Nicoll. “I loved it, and as I had recently joined the Twittersphere, I found and followed her on Twitter.” Fox’s memoir describes her experiences going from being an ambitious 26-year-old Hollywood filmmaker with a highstress job at NASA to running a quaint bookstore in Wigtown, Scotland. A town with a population of just 700, it was nonetheless home to 9 successful bookselling establishments. Nicoll was captivated by the story, and found it was inspiring her own reflections. Then she discovered the Open Book Project, which was
calling for volunteer applicants to run a Wigtown bookstore for a 2-6 week period. Nicoll was successful in her application, and was given the April 27 to May 10 time slot. “I knew it was going to be a stretch financially for me, as the project only covers a place to stay, but not food and travel expenses. So with the encouragement of family and some close friends I created an Indiegogo campaign to help me get there,” she said. Contributors will receive postcards and souvenirs while she’s abroad. Nicoll said this experience will help her work towards her dream of one day having her own establishment. “I’ve wanted to own my own bookstore since I was 16, and like a turtle I’m slowly getting there,” she said, expressing hope that the experience will give her plenty of ideas to bring back to the Kootenays. “My plan is to take a bit of Nelson with me, because in terms of towns there are a lot
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of similarities. We’re a literary bling to see the people who town like them, and I don’t have supported me so far. And know if they have a sister city I am very grateful, and excited or not, but I think they should to participate in this project.” choose us.” For more information, search And as the digital age threat- for “Samara’s Journey to Literary ens brick and mortar establish- Scotland” on Indiegogo.com. ments, she’s keen to emphasize the benefits of her trade. “B ookstores are inherently about community. They’re not just a retail space. You go there to purchase and exchange ideas. What I’m hoping to explore is what it actually means to run a successful bookstore in this digital age.” Nicoll has already raised $600 of her $1800 goal. The campaign Otter Books manager Samara Nicoll is Scotlandstarted on Febru- bound as part of the Open Book Project, which ary 2 and will close will give her the opportunity to experience running a small overseas bookstore. on April 3. “It’s been pretty Will Johnson photo great and hum-
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Who’s the fairest of them all? When it comes to books, almost everything is fair game. What was once sneeringly called vanity publishing is now a phenomenon with growing acceptance and turning the book industry on its ear. A 2013 Globe and Mail article cited US statistics that showed a 287 percent increase in self-publishing (both e-books and print books) since 2006. I can’t imagine what that number might be now, but I guarantee it is up. The publishing industry has been on its ear for some time. Upheavals in bookselling — Amazon, Chapters — have shaken up sales, and independent bookstores have been dropping like flies. The great success of Nelson’s own Otter Books is a testament to this community’s love for all things independent, and creative savvy and good service on the part of its owner and staff. Those deep discounts demanded by the ever-morepowerful online/chain stores have wreaked havoc on publishers, one more nail in many coffins—my own publisher among them. So there are fewer publishers publishing fewer books and taking fewer chances with unproven authors. This does not bode well for the selection of books you buy or borrow — and it’s a nightmare for that talented author with a bouncing baby book and nowhere to put it. Enter the
self-publishing — AKA indie publishing — boom. And who could blame an author for wanting to see that book in print (literally or virtually) and take matters into his or her own hands? Especially when there are so many vehicles to get there, including selfpublishing services where you work together to varying degrees of professionalism and value for dollar. Or you can do it all yourself: look after design, content, acquisition of ISBN and CIP and all those niggly things from your own desk, as we did with the library’s lovely fundraising literary cookbook Seasonings. But while I’ve self-published a few books this way, I wouldn’t have a clue where to begin with an eBook.
So how to get started, you brilliant newbie with book in hand and no place to call home? That’s where Kristene Perron comes in, an award-winning Indie author who’ll offer an introduction to self-publishing in a one-hour presentation at the Library next Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m.. Full disclosure: I’ve had the privilege of watching Kristene work on the Kootenay Literary Competition among other good things. She’s smart, fun, and wellorganized, and I can’t think of a
better person to help demystify self-publishing and help point authors — whether with book in hand, or simply a great idea — in the right direction to make those baffling choices. Self-publishing is a hot topic. Last year the Writers Union of Canada voted to include selfpublished writers (because heck, even Margaret Atwood is doing it.) And Public Lending Right, the Canadian body that compensates authors for the library books you borrow every day, is trying to figure out how to recognize the phenomenon within an everdiluted supply of funds. As the gal responsible for the Nelson library’s adult collection, I’m inundated with requests from self-published authors to purchase their book — a logistical nightmare for a small library that manages resources by purchasing through a library service, which is no doubt struggling to figure out what to do with the indie boom as well. Without a publisher to vet for quality, it can be hard to know what’s good. And so the discussion continues. If self-publishing is a big conundrum, it’s also exciting and rife with opportunity — and that’s why, if you’re one of those who has looked in the mirror, asked the question, and answered: “fair enough, actually”, you’ll want to come to the library next Tuesday evening. Admission is free, although donations to help with library programming are always welcome. — Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to www. nelsonlibrary.ca.
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his award recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and Area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives. The recipients are business people that display a sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth, as well as community support initiatives. Judges for the NDCC Business Excellence Awards are established or former established members of the business community who will not benefit in any manner based on who is selected. Identities of the judges will be kept confidential. Voting will take place through promotional inserts in the Nelson Star as well as through the Chamber of Commerce membership, and online at Discover Nelson. Winners will be invited to, and announced at the NDCC Annual General Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2015.
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Hospitality Tourism Award
The business stands out among peers in the business community as a lead ing organization both in its approach to business and in service to the community. The businesses should demonstrate true business excellence in overall operations, including customer service, employee relations, marketing, innovation, innovation and community contribution.
All hospitality tourism businesses or organizations within the NDCC catchment area are eligible. This business has consistently delivered a top quality product or service that has enhanced the tourism or hospitality sector in Nelson and area. May promote or host an event that encourages visitors to use Nelson and area as a destination. • Must have been in operation at least two years • Ex: Festival, Accommodator, Hospitality-Tourism Stakeholder
The BUSINESS OF THE YEAR should have demonstrated a high level of success through: • Customer service • Growth and profitability • Sales and marketing • Strategic and tactical planning • Employee satisfaction • Community supporter
Retailer Excellence Award A Nelson and Area business that is proactive to market trends. Carries a variety of products, and is willing to stand behind those products. The business will have established a strong relationship with its customers and staff, and provides exceptional customer service. • Must have been in business for at least two years • Must demonstrate a passion for their business
Professional Service Excellence Award A Nelson and Area business that provides services to its clients. The recipient demonstrates a consistent adherence to the highest quality service and support for their clients • Must have been in business at least two years • Must demonstrate an exemplary level of professional service • Must demonstrate a strong and consistent client base • Ex: lawyers, doctors, dentists, Realtors, business consultants, hairdressers etc.
Nomination forms can be dropped off at: Nelson Star 514 Hall Street Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce 225 Hall Street For more information call 250-352-3433.
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Nelson Nordic skier to compete at Canada Winter Games Nelson Nordic ski racer Julien Locke, formally of Nelson, is competing at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George from February 13 to March 1 submitted photos.
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Games begin TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Nordic skier Julien Locke, 21, is getting ready to compete on the BC Team at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George from February 13 to March 1. Born and raised in Nelson, Locke trains full-time with the Black Jack Cross Country team in Rossland and competes at the national level. As a top sprinter at the Nor-Am (North American) Cup, Locke has hopes of winning the sprint category and finishing in the top 10 in distance racing in Canada in U23. He also thinks his team will have a chance of making the podium in the four person relay. An unfortunate crash last month dashed his chance to travel to Kazakhstan to compete at the U23 cross country ski world championships but all is not lost as he has now made the Winter games his focus. He said the timing is good for him because the games happen
only once every four years, meaning some competitors’ only chance to attend is when they are 19. “I’m going there trying to win the sprint and get on the podium in the relay,” said Locke, adding that they have a good shot as they are a strong team. Three of the five BC Nordic Team members are from the Black Jack Cross Country team. Black Jack members Colin Ferrie from Kimberley and David Palmer from Revelstoke will join Locke in Prince George. A fourth team member is also from Rossland but trains with another club. Locke said they train out of Black Jack because it’s “extremely good coaching with the best preparation in the country here.” The club has been led by former Canadian national team coach Dave Wood since 2010. “He’s a pretty incredible coach, very knowledgable and dedicated to the sport,” said Locke. Locke said he’s looking forward to racing on the Otway trails in Prince George as he
“I’m going there trying to win the sprint and get on the podium in the relay.” JULIEN LOCKE
competes against approximately 60 other skiers from 13 provincial teams. “They’re really good trails. I’ve been racing there since I was 14 but they made improvements since then,” explaining increasing the trail width and adjusting hill grades to meet the competition requirements have made the trails even better. Locke will be flying to Prince George before his first race — the 10 km classic — on February 23, followed by the classic sprint (1.5 kilometres) the next day. He will have one day to rest before he competes in the 15 km mass start on February 26. The relay will be his final race on February 28. Locke, who has been Nordic skiing since he could walk, said he began racing at six or seven, and was racing seriously at the national level by age 14. Training twice a day, for two to five hours daily (with the odd rest day), Locke likes that the sport takes him outside and the inherent challenges. “It’s a fun sport that gets me running in the mountains for five hours (in the off-season) and we do that day after day. It’s extremely challenging. It’s one of the hardest sports, anaerobically and aerobically.” And the variables are endless. “The snow is always changing, plus the
whole waxing and ski selection. There are two different styles with multiple techniques inside of each. We have to train our anaerobic and aerobic systems to go fast at the end.” Even though many racers specialize, everyone races the sprint and distance courses. To find out more about Locke’s racing, check out blackjackskiteam.wordpress.com.
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HOME SUN. FEB. 15th 2:30 PM vs. Castlegar Rebels
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2015 Getfit Challenge
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Nelson Skating Club skaters (back row from left to right) Helena Keating, Morgan Sabo, Charly DeFouw, Courtney Shrieves, Christina Champlin, Breanna Tomilin (middle row, left to right) Aurora PankoDool, Courtney Donaldson and (front seated) coach Yoshie Measures, had a strong showing last week.
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Nelson figure skaters competed at the Kootenay Regional Skating Championships in Fernie over the weekend of January 30 to February 1. The regional championships are the last and most important competition in the Kootenays, with the Barclay Trophy awarded to the club with the most points. Eight skaters attended the competition and excelled in a variety of events. Of special note, Charly DeFouw was crowned the bronze interpretive champion in her group in what is a very competitive event. In the second group of bronze interpretive skaters, Breanna Tomilin won the silver medal with her Swan Lake routine and Morgan Sabo won the bronze medal with her What I Like About You number. Christina Champlin claimed the silver medal in the silver interpretive event with her Luck Be A Lady routine. In the free skate events, Nelson skaters also won a number of medals. In the STAR 5 13 and over event, Breanna Tomilin won the silver medal, while Morgan Sabo was close behind winning the bronze. Christina Champlin won a silver medal in the Sr.
silver free skate event. Nelson skaters performed well in the elements events. In intro elements, both Courtney Donaldson and Aurora Panko-Dool claimed the bronze medal in their respective groups. Helena Keating won the silver medal in elements 1. In elements 2, group 2, Charly DeFouw was successful in winning the group and claiming her second gold medal of the competition. Morgan Sabo claimed the silver medal in elements 2, group 3. With the excellent results achieved in a number of skaters’ free skate programs, the following skaters earned high enough scores to be invited to the Provincial Development Camp held in Kelowna each year. Skaters included Charly DeFouw, Breanna Tomilin and Morgan Sabo. The Regional competitive season is now wrapped up, but three skaters have also chosen to compete at the Super Series STARSkate Final in Kelowna in March. They include Helena Keating, Isabella Kroker-Kimber and Mallory Pinske. For full competition results, visit nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca.
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Kenneth Floyd Smith June 7, 1936 - February 5, 2015 Aged 78 Years
After a lengthy illness and valiant struggle, Ken passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2015 at Mountain Lakes Senior Community in Nelson BC. Ken is survived by Sylvia and their four sons: Bob (Donna), Dan (Helen) and Terry of Edmonton, AB., Kirk in Mackenzie, BC. and his grandson Riley in Rossland, BC. Ken was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan and moved to Hinton, Alberta in 1946 and then to High Prairie in 1951 with his parents Floyd and Ida and his siblings, Gwen, Hazel and Allan. After leaving school he worked in the bush on trucks and heavy equipment and also drove the school bus. He married Sylvia in 1954 and together with their sons, they moved to Castlegar, BC in 1970 where he trucked for over 30 years, the majority of that as an owner/operator, until he retired and by then Nelson was his home. He was a man who enjoyed being on his boat, fishing and spending time at his cabin on Arrow Lake and his biggest passion was attending rodeos in Alberta and BC. For many years he would pack up his truck and camper and enjoy the summer rodeos, visiting friends along the way. He could spend many an hour talking about trucks and horses and he is fondly remembered for his love of playing the guitar and banjo, and singing late into the night all his favorite country and western songs that were painstakingly written in his treasured song book. Memorial service to take place on Friday February 13, 2015 at1pm at Thompson Funeral Home, 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC with an internment to be held in High Prairie, AB at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
WAH, Connie (nee Karin Marie Erickson) November 25, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 4, 2015 Connie died on February 4 after a short struggle with pneumonia at Columbia House in Invermere, BC at age 98. She was surrounded by her four children, and three of her grandchildren. We held her hands and sent her oďŹ&#x20AC; to rest her heart. Born on a winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night in Uppsala, Sweden, tiny Karin was kept in the warming oven to start her life. When she was six, her family moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan, where she grew up, marrying the great love of her life, Fred Wah, in 1937. Their life together touched down at Chinese cafes in Swift Current, Trail, and Nelson, BC, and at the Holmes Motel in Cranbrook, BC, with four children born along the way. These were her happiest years. In 1966, the great love of her life, her husband Fred, died in her arms on a dance ďŹ&#x201A;oor in Nelson. Her life as a widow was full, by her own making. She worked at Lyons Shoes in Nelson for close to 10 years, and surrounded herself with wonderful friends with whom she shared raucous game nights and homemade huckleberry wine. She adventured to Hong Kong, China, New Zealand and the Maritimes; most trips with one of her best Nelson friends, Elizabeth Wallach. She took up skiing and hiking, and delighted in her time in the Kootenay mountains. She sewed Raggedy Ann dolls and ďŹ&#x201A;ower girl dresses. She speed-knitted mitts for grandchildren when they lost theirs. She had a quiltmakers gift, creating patchwork vests, beautiful blankets to sleep under and wall hangings. Her after-school cookie jar was never empty of â&#x20AC;&#x153;yingerâ&#x20AC;? snaps, spritz, black-eyed susans, and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you were lucky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cinnamon buns. Her treatďŹ lled tins at Christmas were an inspiration to the next generation of family bakers, who feel her hands with ours when we reach for a measuring cup. She spent her last 21 years in Invermere, close to daughter Glenda and son Don; to â&#x20AC;&#x153;grannyâ&#x20AC;? all over again, and to help plant geranium seeds every spring for the nursery business. Then â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as happens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they looked after her when she needed it. She is survived by so many whose lives she ďŹ lled with love, including her sons Fred Wah, OC (Pauline Butling) of Vancouver; Ernie Wah (Edie) of Langley; Donnie Wah (Diana Stewart) of Windermere; and daughter Glenda Wah (Jack Steedman) also of Windermere, BC. She was deeply beloved by her seven granddaughters: Jennifer (Jim), Erika (Scott), Jodie (Mike), Denise (Brad), Debbie, Lin (Oliver) and Anna (Randy); by 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Gus and sister Martha. We are grateful to all those who cared for her at Columbia House; their love and support of her, and our family, has been visible and very touching. They saw her sweetness, and responded. In her memory, please dunk a ginger snap with someone you love, and ďŹ nd something to laugh about today. A memorial for Connie will be held this summer in Nelson, BC. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Columbia Valley Hospice Society.
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Manager, Civil Structures Reference Number 1501 Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manager, Civil Structures will provide civil engineering expertise to the Operations Department of Columbia Power ensuring Columbia Power meets its obligations as a dam owner as required by its Water Act license and the BC Dam Safety Regulations. Responsibilities also include drainage systems, roadways, tunnels and channels. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, detailed knowledge of CDA Dam Safety Guidelines, and at least 7 years of experience in operation and maintenance of water resource structures. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is February 20, 2015.
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PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER REQUIRED Glacier Honda would like to add a dynamic, motivated, and driven individual to take our pre-owned car, truck & SUV department to the next level. We have a proven track record built up over the last 25 years that must be maintained with honesty, integrity, and full disclosure. Experience in auto dealerships is preferred but we may consider a standout applicant from the business world. Compensation for the right individual will be salary based with guarantee and full benefit package after trial period. Our dealership is located centrally in the West Kootenay and has a large trading area from Creston to Grand Forks, Trail to Nakusp.
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MOUNTAIN TREK FITNESS RETREAT & HEALTH SPA has an opening for a Kinesiologist. This is a seasonal, part-time weekend position from April 26 to October 31. The successful candidate would deliver elements of our RENOWNED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM including body composition assessments & prescriptions, instruct fitness knowledge, core & weight training classes, as well as lead small groups through a variety of hiking terrain applying hiking ergonomics & fitness principles. The ideal candidate would have a degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or Physical Education. Certification in First Aid, Class 4 Drivers license, and fitness training are preferred. The candidate must be a team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills, public speaking/presentation ability and be committed to delivering outstanding guest services. Closing Date is Feb. 27, 2015. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume Attn: Cathy at info@mountaintrek.com
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Had a great talk with my dad on the phone last night. He’s finally retiring after decades of service as a financial planner. Big transitions for him and my mum. They are also leaving Edmonton after thirty plus years and will settle on the beautiful coastline of Vancouver Island. As we chatted, the word “last” came up a few times with great sadness and separation. My dad is feeling all the “lasts” advancing upon him. I had to encourage him that as he hands over the baton to his protégé he also will be leaving a lasting legacy with all his hundreds of clients and staff that he has served and cared for. That other word crept into my head and heart this morning… Legacy. What is my legacy?
Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA
Author reads at Nelson Library Between 1965 and 1975 thousands of young Americans found their way to Canada and to British Columbia, many of them settling in the Kootenays. Some were draft resisters, opposed to the war in Vietnam; others were disenamoured with American policy and wanted Kathleen Rodgers a new life where they might embrace the ideals of the 1960s counterculture. The influx of young minds changed our valleys. On Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. author and University of Ottawa sociology professor Kathleen Rodgers presents her book Welcome to Resisterville: American Dissidents in British Columbia (UBC Press, 2014) with a talk and slide show. The book’s title is inspired in part by the 2004 New York Times article about Nelson, headlined “Greetings from Resisterville”, in which Nelson, “a haven for free spirits”, had made the news thanks to a debacle around plans to erect a statue honouring draft dodgers. But while for many NYT readers the article may have been their first introduction to this area, for Kootenay residents the migration of American dissidents so many years ago is simply a part of the fabric of the Kootenays along with Doukhobors, Quakers, and others seeking a new life. “They set out to build a peaceful, egalitarian society in the Canadian wilderness and their success is still evident, as values like equality, sustainability, and creativity still define community life,” writes Rodgers. Rodgers will also present her book in New Denver at Knox Hall on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Otter Books will be on hand to sell copies of Welcome to Resisterville at the Nelson Library talk, and Raven’s Nest will have copies at the New Denver talk.
Sunday Service in Balfour
9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237
10 am
Bible study/discussion
11 am
Worship Service
We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Love Never Fails
Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services
Psalm 78:4 (NRSV)
Gathering on: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 3308 Silver King Rd. 250-352-5007 Rides available!
12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays
Please join us at 1502 Granite Road
Call for Healing Prayer Join us Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. for our Celebration & for lunch afterwards
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“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ___
GATHERING THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH 10AM 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.
Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours! Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook
Anglican Church of Canada
St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School Sunday Service 10:30 a.m St. Saviour’s Food Pantry is open every Friday 9-11 a.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road, Balfour Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711 www.kokanee-parish.com
ALL ARE WELCOME!
H.O.P.E. Church Pastoral couple Jeff & Marilyn Zak www.hopenelson.ca
A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
“A Heart For God” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Speaker – Bo Pearce Topic: “Harness Your Power of Belief” 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394
The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church
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arts, culture & heritage funding Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com.
Deadline for applications is March 6, 2015, or March 20, 2015, depending on the program. Administered and managed by: Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7. 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net
Funded by:
Photo: Symphony of the Kootenays
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
CATHOLIC CHURCH
CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome Transfiguration Sunday Volunteer Recognition Sunday Valentine Coffee Party 10-till noon, Feb. 13. All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available
Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
Will I tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of God within the Biblical narrative but also in my own story? God has done great things in our midst. Even when we turn on the TV and it doesn’t seem so. The LORD in all his might has done great and mighty wonders in and through our lives. I want to share these stories not only with my kids but one day with my grandkids. I encourage you all this week to share a story of your life with another person that is not of your generation. Don’t be saddened and or anxious about all the “lasts” because it is never too late to share His legacy with others. He still wants to do great and wonderful things in and through your life! You are His Legacy! John Thwaites Pastor First Baptist Church
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Touchstones of Nelson
Nelson company to build church
Dateline: February 5, 1915 The contract for practically the entire construction of the magnificent Mormon Temple at Cardston, Alberta, known as the Church of the Latter Day Saints, which when completed will have cost $500,000 ($10 million today), has been obtained by the Kootenay Granite & Monumental Works of Nelson, which has been at work on the material for the substructure of the building for slightly over a year. The Temple is being constructed entirely of Kootenay granite, which is being obtained from the company’s quarry works at Three Mile Point, from which point during the past year 60 carloads of granite have been taken to Cardston. During 1915 it is expected that still another 150 cars will have to be taken before all the material is on the ground. The construction work is expected to extend over a period of two years or more.
Dateline: February 11, 1915
Those who are desirous of acquiring tickets for the raffle of 2.12 acres of waterfront property on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, near Nine-Mile and valued at about $500, which was donated for raffle to Nelson Branch of the Canadian Patriotic Fund by Roland Bourke of Longbeach, will have to act quickly for, according to officers of the fund, the tickets
are nearly sold all sold. The raffle for the property will take place at the dance which is to be given in the Hume Hotel tomorrow evening by the Local Relief Society. (Ed. Note: In 1918 Roland Bourke won the Victoria Cross in the raids on Ostend & Zeebrugge)
Dateline: February 17, 1915
In a letter Harry C. Broadwood of the First Kootenay Boundary Contingent, writes that the men had been told that they were soon to cross over to France and were putting the finishing touches on their training and equipment in expectation of moving soon. The men are all eager to get to the front, “all want to be up and doing and get this thing finished.” They are in high spirits and good health and feel that they can give a good account of themselves. Their mail has been very irregular, he says, but they usually get it eventually. The Daily News is read regularly and he writes “is read until there is nothing of it left and if it doesn’t turn up on time I get the blame for it.”
Dateline: February 17, 1915
Nelsonites will be treated to something new in the sport line tomorrow evening when two picked teams from the Y.M.C.A. will give a demonstration of basketball on skates at the carnival at the rink. The game has been
tried out in New York, Cleveland and other large American cities and has proved extremely popular, large numbers turning out to witness the games. There is much speculation as to whether the players will be able to put up the same brand of basketball on ice as on the floor, but there is every reason to believe the game will prove much faster than either hockey or basketball. The players are practicing hard for the event and hope to give the spectators as great exhibition.
Dateline: February 20, 1915
That the attention of the citizens of Nelson should be called upon to the advantages to be gained in cultivating as far as possible during the coming summer all vacant ground in the city limits for that purpose is the opinion of the Board of Trade. This, they believe, would be in keeping with the “Patriotism and Production” campaign of the Dominion Government. It is felt that there should be no trouble obtaining the use of vacant ground for any who wish to occupy their spare time in this way. The appearance of the city, it is said, would be wonderfully improved and a fair return obtained for the time spent if the vacant spaces of the city would be converted to gardens this spring and summer and such a movement would be worthy of hearty support.
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Sessions run:
Friday, February 6, and/or Friday, February 20 From 1:15 – 2:30
Please register to ensure your spot at Circle Time!
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Students partner with Junior Achievement
It’s halfway through the 2014/2015 school year and many Nelson “Financial literacy is one educational component that all youth area students have participated in multiple Junior Achievement should participate in. The Junior Achievement curriculum is programs focused on work readiness, entrepreneurship and great and complements their financial experiences at this time financial literacy, thanks to the generous time and expertise of their lives. I enjoyed presenting it to our local students and donated by local businesses. hope to get the chance to participate again in the near future.” Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) recently There’s still time this school year to enroll a class in Junior expanded into the Basin area thanks to a three-year partnership Achievement programs or to sign up as a volunteer. with Columbia Basin Trust, an organization which supports Visit jabc-community.org or contact Amy Robillard, program efforts to deliver social economic and environmental benefits coordinator, Kootenays, at amy.robillard@jabc.org or 250-777to Basin residents. 2011 to get started. A variety of programs are delivered to students in grades 5 to 12 at no cost to the schools or students. JABC relies on community volunteers who share their real-life experiences with the students through interactive, individual and group activities. Participating schools include St. Joseph School, Rosemont Elementary and L.V. Rogers Secondary School. South Nelson Elementary and Trafalgar Middle School will host programs in the upcoming weeks. JABC would like to thank the following Cute 3 Bedroom volunteers for their commitment to their Warm and cosy cottage-style home in lower community’s youth: Angel Stuyt, Pixie Candy Fairview. Main floor has a living room, dining Shoppe, Birgit Treipl, Birgit Treipl’s Life Coaching room and master bedroom with fir floors, full & Small Business Consulting, Tom Atkins, Nelson bath and a very cute spacious kitchen. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms with bamboo floors. Off-street & District Credit Union, Karen Miller, RBC, and parking in the front. The backyard is designed Maureen Uhrich, RHC Insurance. for outdoor living with a lovely covered patio. Wayne Germaine “Nelson & District Credit Union continually $259,900 250.354.2814 strives to participate in education and solutions wayne@valhallapathrealty.com that best serve our community’s youth,” said Atkins. reveNue ProduCer
Charming Upper Fairview home with suite that rents for $750 per month. This is a wonderful home with wood floors throughout that has a small footprint and a great location.
Robert Goertz
250.354.8500
$349,900
Father And Mother I Love You!
What a great start to having your own homestead. 24-foot yurt complete with wood stove, fir flooring and basic kitchen on 7 stunning acres in one of the sunniest locations in the Slocan Valley. Several desirable building sites, walking distance to shops and services. Norm Zaytsoff
250.354.8584
$159,900
norm@valhallapathrealty.com 2-3 bedroom Nelson classic near hospital. High ceilings, original fir floors, wood stove and private deck. One 1-bedroom suite in high walk out basement with room to expand. House is situated on one of 2 separate lots providing immense potential for development.
Happiness is: The Love of Family: MUCH more rewarding than wealth, fame, or privileges!
Lev Zaytsoff
$279,900
(photo: geekosystem.com)
250.354.8443
Sage Sarah
These two spayed 9 month old girls are the SOFTEST kitties. They love to be brushed and love to be loved. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.
George Goldie
GEORGE is a rare male Calico kitten, and GOLDIE is an unusual ginger marble tabby girl. Both are Persians with easy to groom medium hair. Both are super lovey. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.
Newly renovated sunny 4-bedroom 2-bath home on private acreage with rental suite! Bordering rail trails and short country walk to private beach and swimming on the beautiful Slocan River. Private yard includes many outbuildings and garden space. Steven Skolka
$269,000
Ultra Sound: 8 week child (6 weeks gestation) in a heart-shaped or Bicornuate womb.
steven@valhallapathrealty.com
6-mile lot
Wonderful location for this .4-acre lot at 6-Mile. Private setting with a short drive into Nelson, best of both worlds!
Kristina Little
250-509-2550
$69,900
Graycie Mittens
Bonded sisters, almost 4 months old. Needing a quiet home, to bring out the best of their affectionate and playful natures. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053. Being fostered in Nelson.
lev@valhallapathrealty.com
reNovated & ready!
250-354-3031
Loving human life at all stages of development
Let’s work together to find loving, safe families for all our homeless critters! All KAAP pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for more information on these kitties. kaap.ca/ adopt for application and adoption fees.
robert@valhallapathrealty.com
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Has nose with nostrils, tongue, open eyes, hands bend at the wrist, arms and legs. The heart, brain, liver, lungs and kidneys have developed in a basic form. To join Nelson Right To Life: nrighttolife@gmail.com
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submitted photo Junior Achievement of BC recently expanded into the Basin area thanks to a three-year partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.
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NOW OPEN SATURDAY’S 9AM - 1PM
Tootsie
She’s a very friendly 8 month old longhair kitty. She and her sister Sage have come into KAAP care, and will be spayed and vaccinated before adoption. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053. Fostered in Nelson.
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society
www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053
Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson • 250.352.7178
520 C Falls Street Nelson (Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm kristina@valhallapathrealty.com
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Recognizing a quarter century of service Submitted photo
Regional Fire Chief Terry Swan presented firefighter (and former Crescent Valley Fire Department chief) Rob Postnikoff with a medal and certificate in recognition of his 25 years of service as a volunteer firefighter (all with the CVFD). RDCK Area H director Walter Popoff also attended the event, held Tuesday, to thank Postnikoff on behalf of the Regional District. CVFD members, past and present, thank Postnikoff for everything he has done (and continues to do) for the community.
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Select Co-op charcuterie & sausages for Valentine’s Day weekend Feb 13 - 15.
LOVE is in the air! With some of our most cherished
farmers and our lovely neighbours, the BC Wine Guys, we are offering someone special a chance Guys to win a delicious Valentine’s Day prize! Perfect for sharing!
Kootenay Meadows Farm
WIN! A bottle of local Baillie-Grohman Cab Franc, and a tasty basket of BC and True Local cheeses and charcuterie. Enter at our Customer Service desk, from February 11 - 13. Saltspring Island Cheese Co.
Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.
Open every day 7:30am - 9pm 295 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H4 t: 250-354-4077 info@kootenay.coop www.kootenay.coop