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Village CAO moves on CAO Linda Tynan begins new job in Summerland April 1 Full story on page 3 Village Chief Administrative Officer Linda Tynan has resigned from her post effective March 18.
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RCMP find body near Slocan TAMARA HYND Nelson Star
The body of 63-year-old Slocan resident Victoria Aguilar was found south of Slocan on Sunday. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a
female who was found deceased near Slocan City on Feb. 15, 2015. She was Victoria Aguilar, aged 63, of Slocan. Aguilar had been reported missing by family members on Jan. 7, 2015, when they had been unable to make contact with her for several days. A search at the time yielded no results.
On Feb. 15, 2015, a passerby walking near the Slocan River spotted Aguilar in an open area about three kilometres south of Slocan City. She was deceased at the scene. The BC Coroners Service continues to investigate this death. Foul play has now been ruled out. It is noted that Aguilar liked to go for long walks in the area.
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Nakusp Secondary School boys basketball team, (L-R): Coach Seamus O’Connor, Taryn Watson, Caleb Bobicki, Mike Guidon, Broden McLean, Brier McLean, Ben Gardner, Jade Kessler, Jesse Katchen and Kalen Jones. Missing: Dugan McInnis. Photo submitted.
Boys basketball team played their best Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News
Nakusp was host to a boys basketball tournament last weekend, with all the games taking place at the Nakusp Secondary School gym. Five teams from the region participated: Armstrong, Lumby, Mt. Sentinel, Trail and Nakusp. Despite best efforts, the NSS Cougars weren’t able to secure
a win during any of their four games. “We are a younger team so we are progressing, we are learning a lot. It’s a tough competition,” relayed Coach Seamus O’Connor. The tournament brought a calibre of competition Nakusp doesn’t often get to see. Participating were some AA teams from bigger schools where the sheer population difference al-
lows the teams to draw from a much larger group of kids. O’Connor added, “They’ve done a good job, but we aren’t there yet when it comes to playing above our level. These are a lot of young guys who have held their own and continued to try. They have put a good effort out every time. We only have three players that are in Grade 12, thus leaving the team, so we hope to do better in our next season.”
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CAO moves on to Summerland Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News
After four years as Nakusp’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Linda Tynan is stepping down, effective March 18. She has accepted a position of CAO for the District of Summerland which starts April 1. Tynan, her partner Robert Simmerling, and their elderly dog Jasper will be relocating to the Okanagan this spring though will retain a Nelson residence to accommodate Simmerling’s business. Tynan came to Nakusp from Nelson where she held the title of Director of Corporate Services. During her time in Nakusp, she has finetuned her skills in the top-tier executive role for a smaller municipality before choosing to move to a community the size of Nelson in the same role. “I’m most excited about the challenges of the job — I’m interested in developing the cultural aspect of Summerland. My skillset is particularly well suited for there. I’ve been in the Kootenays for a while now so I’m also looking forward to
the new recreational opportunities. Exploring the Okanagan. Taking in as much as I can,” Tynan explained. When choosing to come to Nakusp four years ago, Tynan was attracted to the position because of some of the challenges that Nakusp was facing. “I knew of the issues and that my particular bundle of skills would be an asset — especially the finance part of it. I had the right mix of skills at the time and I feel that they were really well used in this role.” When Tynan started at the Village of Nakusp, there had been a lot of staff turnover and several projects were underway. She dove right in and worked hard over the next four years to be able to leave Nakusp knowing that things have been simplified and all is moving in the right direction. The Arrow Lakes News asked Tynan what she would miss. “The overwhelming support from the Mayor and Council, the staff and the community. People here have a desire to make things right, to get through difficult things. So many people do so
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During the month of January, two vehicles were stolen and left abandoned in the Nakusp area. The Arrow Lakes News reported on these crimes and the RCMP have now given an update on the sus-
pect. On January 11 and again on January 17, the Nakusp RCMP received two separate reports that a truck had been stolen during the evening. The first was from the 200 block of Broadway Street and the vehicle was located undamaged shortly thereafter. The owner
much for this village.” She is hoping to be able to stay connected and will be leading the search for her replacement. “I feel a lot of gratitude to the people of Nakusp. I also understand more than ever before how important relationships with the people you work with are. The village has an exceptional staff and
even though I have accomplished much while I have been here, I would not have been able to if it had not been for the support given to me by the staff I work with. I hope to apply the same principles when I go to Summerland and develop strong relationships with the staff as I have done here. It’s a really good working environment.”
was able to regain possession. The second theft was from the 700 block of 8th Ave NW. The vehicle was later located in a ditch on Upper Crescent Bay Road. Police were able to identify a suspect responsible for the thefts through investigation and with assistance
from the public. Police are recommending two charges of Theft Over $5000 and two charges of possession of stolen property over $5000 against the Nakusp resident suspected of committing the offences. Both trucks had been left unlocked with the keys inside at the time of the thefts.
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Your letters please We would love to hear from you. It’s been a long time since the Arrow Lakes News has received a letter to the editor. We would like to invite you to communicate with us in this format. Letters to the editor are a great way to express your opinion in print — about something we’ve covered or something that we should be covering, or a topic of great concern to you and this community. Our newspaper would be better for it. Looking at our closest competitor, we see plenty of vocal letter-writers, calling attention to a variety of topics and using their rights as Canadians to express their well-earned opinions. Surely some of you have strong opinions; it’s one of the things we have found so baffling about the lack of letters being written. This community is full of passionate people — experts either in reality or in our own minds. The sort of experts who probably have something valuable to say which would add to the conversation and keep it from being so one-sided. We think we know one of the reasons driving letters into obscurity — could it be the advent of our community pages on social media? Is the quick fix of writing a post or commenting on someone else’s post replacing the good, old-fashioned, carefully composed opinion piece we’ve known for generations? We sure hope not. Tips: • Write about something you care about, ideally something we have covered. • Send in your praise, criticism, or additional information. • Keep the letter topical, respectful and brief. • Provide solutions, suggestions, or ideas. Sign it and send it to us via email at newsroom@arrowlakesnews.com or by regular mail to Box 189, Nakusp BC V0G1R0.
Correction Our apologies In the February 12 edition of the Arrow Lakes News regarding the story Nakusp’s Littlest Farmer, the title stated that Connor Siebold is from Nakusp. In fact he is from Fauquier.
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I am hesitant to even say it as I don’t want to jinx it, but it seems that spring is on its way. For those who don’t enjoy winter and all the fun that can be had in the snow, this early warm and rainy weather must come as a blessing. For those who relish in the winter activities — who live and breathe the snow, you are probably ready to pack your bags and head North. Whichever side you are on, it is hard not to smile when you hear the beautiful song birds which accompany you in your waking hours, or the sight and smell of dirt (especially for the avid gardeners), or the fresh scented breeze which tempts you to open all the windows in your house to whisk away the stale winter air. These three things tickle my senses and spin me into a spring-cleaning frenzy, which takes me a few weeks to recover from. I am thankful for my spring and fall cleaning blitzes otherwise these chores would never get done.
Here is my strategy of attack for spring cleaning: Week 1: Take down lighting fixtures that can be removed and wash in soapy water. Use a soft broom to dust and remove all cobwebs from ceiling. Week 2: Wash all curtains, blinds, windows and windowsills. Touch up paint on windowsills if needed. Week 3: Wash all walls and baseboards. Touch up with paint if necessary.
I use diluted household ammonia for windows, walls, and baseboards as it removes the grime without scrubbing or streaking. You must use EXTREME CAUTION — please read and follow the directions carefully on the bottle. Week 4: Transplant houseplants if needed, and give them a dose of good fertilizer to wake them from their winter slumber. Last but not
least, get down and dirty on your hands and knees and scrub those floors. Get in every corner, including under your appliances and furniture and scrub it clean enough to eat off of. Re-polish floors if needed. In carpeted areas, rent a steam cleaner or pay a professional to clean them for you.
Obviously these chores can be done a lot faster than the month allotted, but I don’t like it when house keeping feels like a “chore” and the more time I allow myself, the less it feels like that. I hope this inspires you to get scrubbing valley friends, and may all the heavy duty cleaning be done by the time the dirt is ready to be dug in or the sun is ready to be bathed in. Ryan Willman Reporter
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Council Highlights TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News
While Mayor Karen Hamling is on holidays, Councillor Ulli Mueller has been appointed acting mayor in her absence and conducted Tuesday’s regular council meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday instead of Monday in order to observe the Family Day holiday. A delegation from the Nakusp Medieval Society, dressed in full Knight’s regalia, opened the meeting. Daniel Abraham pre-
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sented an overview of the upcoming Nakusp Medieval Festival taking place on the old Coates farm at the bottom of the Hot Springs Road on August 1 and 2. He presented a video illustrating a similar festival in the USA and spoke about what the tourism opportunities would be surrounding the historically-themed weekend. The festival hopes to bring two temporary jobs and much tourism activity to the village. “We’d like everyone to get excited, spread the word and make this an annual event,” Abraham said.
to enter and then post what feature you like best OR would like to see in the Arrow Lakes News! The organization has asked for a letter of support and for the opportunity to further discuss waste disposal offered by the village as a donation to the non-profit endeavour. In other business, Councillor Bill Tobey has been added as an eighth member of the NACFOR Board that normally consists of seven members. The village is seeking a qualified campground operator for the next three years. The meeting adjourned to incamera, however the following day one item was then made public: the resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Linda Tynan.
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The August long weekend is commonly reserved for the annual slow-pitch tournament however, this year it will be also be remembered as the weekend Nakusp went back in time. Nakusp Medieval Society (NMS), formed in 2014 to host this event, is partnering with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for a festival like no other. The festivities will centre on a mock war to take place between the Kingdom of Avacal (eastern B.C. and Alberta) and the Principality of Tir Righ (western B.C. and northern Washington.) The war is won for honours and features armoured knights with swords and shields. History class may have been boring for some, but for others it was a time when their imaginations came alive. Ancient traditions hold mass appeal and are being upheld today all over the world in different ways. There are great numbers of people who even choose to relive history on weekends, in full regalia and with all of the social etiquette to boot. The SCA is one of these organizations and they are coming to Nakusp in huge numbers this summer. Weekend participants will recreate life from the middle ages including a realistic medieval encampment, a village square market and displays where guests can learn about historic trades, arts, medicine and general way of life from the costumed participants. There will be historically accurate items for sale, wandering musicians, a historical fashion show and the menu is in keep-
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Daniel Abraham was dressed in period costume to present the proposal for the first annual Nakusp Medieval Festival to village council on February 12. Photo by Trisha Shanks ing with the period. Organizers expect as many as 500 SCA members coming from the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and Alberta. Medieval costumes are not compulsory but visitors are encouraged dress up to have even more fun. Plans are in the final stages for the event’s location at an 80-acre site on the Hot Springs Rd, (Sun Lodge Farms, or the old Coates farm.) There will be a call out to local artisans and food vendors who must adhere to the time period and be in costume. To add to the authenticity, there will be no electrical power on the site. The NMS, a non-profit or-
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day was a pair of Harris’s Hawks. This is perhaps the most attractive hawk in North America. From behind it is very dark, almost black. It has large reddish-brown patches on its wings; the legs are feathered in the same rusty colour. In flight, seen from below, the leading half of the wing is also a rich reddish colour; the tail is black and white. In addition to its striking appearance, it is unique in other ways; it is the only North American raptor that hunts in groups. We are familiar with species like wolves hunting cooperatively, but it is not common in the avian world. The Harris’s Hawk is another of the southern birds. Its range in the US is restricted to southern Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, with a small population in southwestern Oklahoma.
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Our next raptor was a Red-shouldered Hawk. This is another of the more southerly birds but its range extends well up into the northern states and into southern Canada in the east. We do not see them in B.C. Gray Hawks, on the other hand, are only found in the extreme south USA. Their range in Central America just reaches into Texas in the Rio Grande Valley and also into south-eastern Arizona. We watched an immature bird sitting in a tree, watching us as closely as we were watching him! Just after he’d had enough of us and flew off, we saw that there was a Great Horned Owl perched in a tree directly behind the hawk. We had not noticed the owl while we were watching the hawk, but he had certainly noticed us! Our last hawk of the
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We have been in south Texas for a little over a month now; so far I have seen 182 species of birds. What a difference between that and the 30 or so I would see at home during that same period. Today I birded an area just north of our RV park known as La Sal del Ray. It is part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Reserve. At its centre is a large salt lake. The habitat nearby is largely thorn scrub. It is a semi arid habitat with brushy vegetation, patches of mesquite woodlands, and grasslands. En route to the reserve we passed through agricultural lands and visited several small wetlands. The varied habitat allowed us to see 82 species between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. One of the most notably things about today’s list of birds was the number of raptors, (predatory birds). It began at our first wetland stop. Sitting atop 2 nearby dead trees were two small falcons: an American Kestrel and a Merlin. The Merlin was ripping apart a small bird and enjoying breakfast. These two species are not unique to the south, both occur regularly in B.C. At the next wetland we watched a Cooper’s
Hawk swoop through a group of small birds, but no breakfast was obtained this time! Sitting on the power poles along the roadsides were a number of larger hawks, firstly we saw a young White-tailed Hawk. This is definitely a southern bird, it is not found north of the Gulf of Mexico or the Rio Grande Valley. Further along, we saw the first of several Red-tailed Hawks, another familiar B.C. bird. Scattered all along the road we saw quite a number of Crested Caracaras. This is also a southern bird but it does not have such a restricted range as the White-tailed. It is found in much of Texas, in Florida and in southern Arizona. It is a predator, but it also does a lot of scavenging and can often be seen feeding beside vultures on a carcass. We saw both Turkey Vultures and Black Vultures today, as well. The Turkey Vulture is quite familiar to B.C. residents, but the Black is a bird of the south. Soaring low over a marsh we watched a Northern Harrier looking for its first meal of the day. Unlike many raptors that watch from a perch for likely prey, the harrier searches on the wing, ready to pounce on any movement seen in the grass.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 19 Recycling day in Nakusp. Leave your recycling in blue bags out on your curb before 7:30 a.m for pick-up. February 19 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome. February 19 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. February 19 Strong Start a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @ Fauquier Communication Centre. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ Edgewood Elementary School. 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. February 19 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena. 11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. February 19 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m. February 19 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000. February 19 Badminton @ NSS Gym (Use gym door) for NSS students and adults. $3 drop in rate or $30/year + $15/yr insurance membership fee. Beginners welcome. Bring racquet and non-marking indoor shoes. For more information call 265-3326. February 19 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome. February 20 Pro D Day in SD10. Schools closed. February 20 Drop-In @ Nakusp Youth Centre. Cassia and Lisa’s Open Mic Night. 7 to 10 p.m.
organization. This session will cover the primary responsibilities of a Board of Directors, including: Recruitment and retention, leadership, running effective meetings, organizational development, annual checklists, strategies for improvement and effective planning. This workshop is offered free with sponsorship by StepUp BC and includes lunch and materials. Until March 31, workshops attendees can also access free follow up consulting with presenter Val Mayes. Course requires pre-registration. Please call 265-4077 for more information or to register. February 25 Pink Shirt Day. Take a stand against Bullying and wear a pink shirt to show your support.
February 25 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. February 25 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 19 years and up. Cost is $7 on your first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087. February 25 Drop in @ Nakusp Youth Centre from 7 to 9p.m. For more information contact Cassia @ 265-2000.
February 21 Public Debut of the “Deep Fried String Band” @ Gabi’s Café. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
February 25 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
February 21 Jam Night @ Leland Hotel. Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Reminder: It is that time again to renew your Trails Society Membership. For the very reasonable fee of $10 per person or $15 for a family you have an opportunity to support your local trail system! Membership forms are available at Little Mountain Outdoor Gear store and Meritxell Bookstore on Broadway Ave.
February 22 Artist Trading Cards Trading Session @ K2 Rotor Lodge. For more information contact Don Mabie 265-3673.
February is Fundraising month @ Nakusp Youth Centre Available booking times and dates: Wednesdays 7-9 pm and Fridays between 7-10 pm. Special arrangements can be made for alternative times. Please leave a message at 265-2000.
February 22 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. February 22 Nakusp Hospice Drop-In Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. February 23 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome. February 23 NSS PAC Meeting @ NSS Library 5:15 p.m. February 23 Games Night @ Nakusp Public Library at 6 p.m. February 23 Nakusp Village Council Meeting @ Village Office. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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February 20 ALHS Presents: Our Coloured Past @ ALHS Archives. 7 p.m.
February 22 Drop-In Floor hockey @ Burton Learning Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $2.00 and a waiver must be signed before play. For ages 16 and up, or younger depending on ability.
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February 25 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.
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Jan.22 1948 - Feb.21 2012 He was taken without any warning, his going left hearts filled with pain. But though he is gone from amongst us, in our hearts he will always remain. Lovingly, your family Photo courtesy of Arrow Lakes Historical Society
February 20, 1925 His many friends were grieved to hear on Wednesday of the death of Dr. J.E. Brouse, which took place in Vancouver Tuesday, Feb. 17. Dr. Brouse was, for many years, the resident physician of New Denver and previous to that he was at Nakusp. The funeral will take place in New Denver on Tuesday afternoon.
February 24, 1955 On Saturday morning at 8 a.m. a fire consumed the 65 year-old Halcyon Hot Springs Hotel on the Arrow Lakes and snuffed out the life of the owner-operator, Brigadier General F.C. Burnham, aged 85. Saturday morning General Burnham was refueling and lighting the oil stove in the kitchen when the fuel oil was accidentally ignited. The General, in attempting to extinguish the fire, collapsed. Tom Yumoto, the cook, was unable to rescue the General by himself and went for the assistance of the only other resident, Miss Irma Schrum.
February 21, 1935 The mill at the Meridian Mine at Cambourne is now in action after being constructed in record time. The completion of the mill is another step in the progress of this mine, which has rejuvenated the famous Lardeau section of the Revelstoke district. February 25, 1965 The second annual Summit Lake SnoFebruary 23, 1945 Show was held last weekend starting SatThe question of the electrification of urday night with a torchlight parade on rural areas, particularly as it affects our the ski hill. This was followed by a party area, occupied the centre of prominence in the Lodge. at the Nakusp Board of Trade meeting Monday. A recent survey of the local February 26, 1975 Famers’ Institute revealed that some 30 Sherry Hanson has been chosen by potential buyers are located in the Na- the Nakusp Rotary Club to take part in kusp area. their Adventure in Citizenship program,
which involves a trip to Ottawa. February 20, 1985 On February 12, two Arrow Lakes parents traveled to Victoria with other representatives from parents groups around the province to talk over the school problems with MLAs. Shelly Glasheen and Buddy Schweitzer went as delegates to the meeting from ALAS (Arrow Lakes Advocates for Schools).
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February 22, 1995 The Nakusp RCMP detachment was notified by Venture Helicopters that someone had put sugar in the fuel tanks of its helicopter’s drying engines. The engines were not damaged, but the filters were clogged up as a result of the sugar.
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Theme for this year’s Heritage Week: Main Street The Masonic Block Nakusp’s main street was moved from Bay St. on the waterfront to Broadway St. In 1922 the Masonic Hall on main street was opened. It was built by a plan drawn by CPR shipyard man, George Keys; Harry Rollins got the contract to build it. The grand opening was held on Aug. 9, 1922. The CIBC moved into the west side of the building and the post office moved next door with Frank Rushton as postmaster. He was also the notary public and real estate agent. Today, Masonic Lodge
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rooms are located on the second floor and Masonic meetings take place upstairs including plays in olde English. Retail is located at the bottom of the building — a standard feature on Masonic Halls. The Masonic Block is also valued for its Beaux Arts style architecture. The front façade of the building facing Broadway is divided into three bays by monumental pilasters rendered in boardthat reach from the round to the cornice lines. There are additional pilasters at each corner of the building. The arrangement of window and
door openings is symmetrical. The flat roof has wide overhanging eaves decorated with large brackets at the head of the pilasters and modillions between them. The upstairs doublehung windows are arched with a fanlight in the Beaux Arts style. This style of architecture was particularly favoured by the CIBC. The original narrow board siding has since been stuccoed. The interior of the upstairs was designed as the lodge meeting rooms. It contains original paneling, coloured glass in the windows, furnishings and Masonic symbols.
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Show your support against bullying wear a pink shirt on Feb. 25
On February 25, all are invited to don a pink shirt to rally awareness against the serious problem of bullying. Whether at school, the workplace, online or elsewhere, bullying is a big issue. The idea of the pink shirt is said to have originated in 2007 at a Nova Scotia school when a male Grade 9 student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Other students amassed a collection of pink shirts overnight and began handing them out in the foyer the next morning in a show of support and to protest simultaneously. School District 10 Director of Learning Heather Dennill said she hopes the event will “focus on safe and caring environments every day in school so that every child feels safe, valued and respected.” Because one day isn’t enough to bring about permanent change, it is her hope that people keep it in their awareness so that it’s how they
live day by day. “I encourage parents if they feel that their child is in a bullying or conflict situation, to let the school know,” Dennill said. She stressed how important it is to speak up around this issue when it’s happening. Each school in B.C. plans their own event around anti-bullying day. Everyone is encouraged to participate by wearing a pink shirt on Wednesday February 25 as a visual reminder. It should be looked at as an opportunity for community awareness around what the province has been doing. The Ministry of Education began an “Erase Bullying” campaign strategy four years ago that continues to this day. It has involved training all 60 school districts on school connectedness, culture, and how it impacts harmful behaviours. They have also provided training around violent threat risk assessment, preventing threats of a more serious nature. More information can be found at www. erasebullying.ca.
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