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Roadwork nearly complete on Highway 6 TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News
A portion of Highway 6 near the Needles Ferry is expected to reopen on Saturday after being closed for nearly a month after it collapsed as a result of a slide. “The water drainage is in, the riprap to support the road is all done and we worked on the backslope portion above the road to try to ensure that something like this doesn’t happen again,” Min-
istry of Transport’s Area Manager Bart Chenuz said in a phone interview. According to Drivebc.ca’s March 17 update, “slope reconstruction underway due to a large landslide, through March 21 at 9 a.m.” Chenuz speculates the road will reopen on March 21. “For now there is still a pilot car being used to navigate the detour but we hope to have the road reopened for Saturday.” Needles Ferry passengers are still being detoured on the
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manufacturing facilities. “It was imperative that we move the positions to capitalize so that we can have that constant focus in the region which will continue,” Horahan explained. Three positions are staying in Nakusp. Horahan made sure to point out that Interfor will always have a presence in Nakusp and that harvesting in Woodlands is being centralized. “Logging operations are not affected. The Nakusp area has always been very important and continues to be. (The move) does not negatively affect how we look at our harvesting, post harvesting, and development in the area,” Horahan continued. It’s not surprising that there are mixed emotions about the loss of five good jobs to this community. Horahan has committed to meet with mayor and council at their convenience to discuss the impact on the village. Mayor Karen Hamling said, “We really hope that speaking with Interfor will allow us to salvage a couple of those jobs. We will be speaking with Inter-
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Over the next few months, five of the eight salaried Interfor employees in Nakusp are being relocated to Castlegar. Larry Price, General Manager of Woodlands, spoke to the affected Nakusp employees in early March. “Many of the employees received a promotion with a broader scope,” said the Interfor Regional General Manager for the Interior, Andrew Horahan. The decision was made to blend Woodlands employees in Grand Forks, Castlegar, and Nakusp by centralizing them into a single Kootenay division. Woodlands has committed to a $50 million expansion of the C a s t l e g ar
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Swimming with big fish at the Vancouver International Boat Show The Nakusp Secondary senior outdoor education class, under the direction of educator Dorian Boswell, cumulated a semester’s worth of schoolwork with an entrepreneurial trip to the 2014 Vancouver International Boat Show at BC Place. The students made arrangements to host one of the 250 booths featured at the exhibit and used the opportunity to market the fishing product, Rollyblade (formally known as the Tri-flasher), alongside multi-millionaire companies. This was the second consecutive year the high school students have hosted a booth at the elite trade show and they managed to surpass 2013’s earnings by reeling in a whopping $10,000 for their efforts. Determined to keep this project studentcentered, Boswell delegated the entire project duties amongst the 13 student participants including inventory, manufacturing, marketing, presentation and logistic responsibilities. “As successful as this was financially and business-wise, it’s not about the money. It’s about the experience for the kids,” Boswell said. “The Outdoor Ed program is a program that provides hands-on, real world
experience for the students of Nakusp Secondary.” The intense commercial competition of the boat show provided the students a unique learning environment and they were forced to adapt their small-town perspectives. “You could see the students grow and mature when they interacted with the public,” added Boswell. Boswell’s undertaking with his students is one of a kind — the outdoor education program is the first high school program to attend a boat show, much less run a booth. The students kept up with the tough competition selling their product amongst some of the biggest yacht and boat companies of Canada. “It was great to see students learn sales techniques,” trip chaperone and SD 10 board member Quinn DeCourcy commented. “They started off a little unsure and rough in their methods, but it was amazing to see them progress into the slick salespeople they became. It takes a lot of nerve to approach strangers and tell them why they need to buy a better sighing flasher.” DeCourcy also noted that the success of the unique endeavor is reflective by the revenue the stu-
Nakusp Secondary outdoor education students reel in success at the Vancouver Boat Show. Photo by Dorian Boswell. dents generated and applauds the students on their ability to survive in the marketing shark tank of entrepreneurial sales. The students were the driving force behind the program’s success but their shot at the big show was made possible through generous donations, grants and volunteer time from the Nakusp community. The stu-
dents would like to thank Drop Design, Mobile Mechanics, Redden Net, Jerome Goodman, RDCK, Nakusp and Area Foundation, Nakusp Chamber of Commerce, CBT and the Nakusp and Area Development Board for their assistance. Student documentaries and a series of short videos are available at rollyblades.com
Nakusp protests Bill C-51 and a demonstration is held against ‘fear mongering’ Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News
Nakuspians took to the streets Saturday to protest Stephen Harper’s proposed anti-terrorist Bill C-51. Organizer Ieneke Van Houten was merely looking for a way to “stand up and be counted,” when she found herself inadvertently at the centre of Nakusp’s protest activities on Saturday. “I found out about the protests too late to travel to Vernon or Nelson, so I thought why not get a few people together here in Nakusp,” she explained. Van Houten took to Facebook and the telephone to get the word out in hopes of adding a few like-minded people to her cause, inviting anybody interested to join her at noon on Saturday at the gazebo in the park. Approximately 15 people showed up in the rain with hand-made signs in tow to demonstrate against the bill, which was introduced to parlia-
ment on February 23. The bill has been widely criticized and heavily debated. NDP MP Jack Harris stated in Parliament, “Terrorism is a real threat and everyone agrees that public safety is a top priority for any government. However, Canadians do not have to choose between their security and their rights. This is in fact a false choice presented to the people of Canada by the current government and by the Prime Minister.” Shawna Lagore, who attended with her husband Michael Lagore and their puppy Eddie said, “He (Harper) is fear mongering. He is going to use this law against everyday Canadians. A scientist on Burnaby Mountain had the RCMP called on him for taking photos. That’s scary.” Michael Lagore added, “It’s a pretty big can of worms. Protesting could lead to criminal charges. I’m wondering who they are going to
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What would it take for you to care? We admit it might not be easy to stay on top of the constant stream of news coming our way. Some would have you believe that you are not well informed or educated if you don’t follow “the news.” We’ve heard people say that they don’t follow because it just makes them feel worse about the world and the future. Besides, what can one person do? Watching the small group who assembled together to protest the PC party’s proposed legislation Bill C-51 this weekend, was inspiring. People from different age groups and walks of life and even a puppy, met to march for a cause that they believe in. They put their money where their mouths were — in the cold and wet weather with short notice on a Saturday. For many, obliviously sitting in front of Netflix is more comfortable. Instead of donning a pair of rain boots and making a sign, sharing a post on social media is much easier. But the ones who gathered showed how much they care about preserving the freedom to congregate. They worry about the potentially disruptive power of a longer-reaching secret police force and ultimately, the vanquishing of our privacy. It has been said that when freedoms are removed, they are difficult, if not impossible, to reclaim. To quote the infamous words of cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
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Canada’s first virtual avalanche exhibit Revelstoke Museum and Archives launched Canada’s first virtual avalanche exhibit on the Virtual Museum of Canada this week. This exhibit, available in English and French, is in the final stages of review and will soon be available to Canadians on-line at www.landofthunderingsnow.ca In 2012, Revelstoke Museum and Archives received $235,000 through the Virtual Exhibits Investment Program of the Virtual Museum of Canada, initially managed by the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) and now managed by the Canadian Museum of History, with the financial support of the Government of Canada, to create a virtual exhibit about the history of snow research and avalanche safety in Canada. Divided into five categories, the website features the latest information on avalanche science and safety; avalanche control; the anatomy of an Chantelle Carter Sales Associate
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avalanche; staying safe in avalanche country; and the ecology of avalanches. Of great interest is an interactive map of Canada that documents the 870 avalanche-related deaths from the past 150 years. As part of the celebration, the Revelstoke Museum and Archives has also opened a physical hands-on exhibit that compliments the virtual museum exhibit. Community members celebrated the launch of the museum at a special event at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre with Aboriginal presentations, first-hand accounts of avalanches, snow science, and historic photos. Dr. John Woods, “Land of Thundering Snow” researcher, retired Parks Canada biologist and naturalist was the keynote speaker for the launch event. Dr. Woods unveiled many unheard-of-before stories connected to avalanches and was the first to discover the impact of avalanches on Canada’s mining industry.
More than 200 people enjoyed the event which included dramatic avalanche footage, accounts of historic achievements, a moving tribute to those lost to avalanches and interactive exhibits from partners. “Living in the mountains, one is constantly reminded that we are living in avalanche country. From the “boom” of avalanche control to highway closures and accidents, we all know someone who has been caught in an avalanche. This project brought to light that, throughout history, Canadians across the country have been impacted and the story of avalanches and snow science is one that affects all Canadians. I am overwhelmed by and grateful for the support we received on this project, and the enthusiasm of everyone involved. We now have a legacy of snow research and avalanche safety in Canada available to everyone,” said Cathy English, Curator, Revelstoke Museum and Archives
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Community This Week in History
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Friday March 20, 1925 The A.L. Murphy Supply Co. has refitted the premises lately used by the Arrow Lakes News, and has occupied them with their own goods. Soon a consignment of household furniture and farm machinery is expected. The undertaking department has also received attention, and besides being stocked with the most up-to-date line of caskets and trimmings, had had a general overhaul and painting in order to bring it into shape as thoroughly modern and efficient concern.
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Clockwise from top left: 1. Nakusp’s Broadway Cafe stands in as a saloon during an old west robbery reenactment (April 19 1958). Photo by Willy Frick courtesy of Touchstones Nelson. 2. Aerial view of Renata on lower Arrow Lake, 1965.
3. A skier catches air during the Winter Follies at Summit Lake, 1972. Photo by Denis Stanley.
4. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Johnson pose with John Nelson in front of the derelict SS Minto at Nelson’s farm, Galena Bay 1967. Ellis Anderson photo courtesy of Greg Nesteroff.
Ellis Anderson photo courtesy of Greg Nesteroff.
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I recently spoke with Kyle Kusch of the AL Archives, requesting him to assemble some slideshow photographs representative of the early history of Nakusp to accompany this week’s Senior’s Column. With Kyle’s agreement, I’m happy to pass along the news that the next in a series of informative and professionally designed slideshows takes place at the Archives on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Aptly entitled “History Comes Alive” the slideshow is bound to be of
special interest to those who appreciate being able to learn more about how Nakusp and area has evolved over the years, including members of our older generation. This will be a special opportunity to view first-hand some of the wonderful imagery which had been presented to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society over the past year. Thanks to numerous generous donors and donations, nearly 8,000 photos were accessioned into the archives holdings in 2014. You’ll see breathtaking 1960s preflood colour images of the Arrow Lakes from the estate of eccentric postcard photographer Ellis Anderson, and early shots of Nakusp and the upper Lardeau found secreted amongst the rare collection of works garnered by the late Milton Parent. Also included are numerous images
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of life as it was in Nakusp dating from the 1950s through the 1980s. Wellknown photographers Denis Stanley, Ichiro Shiino and Willy Frick captured these extraordinary treasures for the area newspapers while others arrived courtesy of family donations and from other sources. Over 190 images are featured in this 90-minute presentation. Not surprisingly the first showing of History Comes Alive resulted in being recorded as a standing room only event. Note as a reminder, the recently completed AL Archives is located at the rear of the centennial (library) building, 92 6th Avenue NW. Admission is by suggested $5 donation at the door. Snacks and refreshments will be available. For information, call 250-265-0110 or email alhs1234@telus.net.
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Thursday March 21, 1935 For the purpose of preventing accumulation of silt at the Burton wharf, it is proposed to construct a wing dam about 300 feet long. Material will be of piling and rock and the work will be done by the provincial government with day labor. The Federal government will contribute generous sums to the project, expected to total $2600. Thursday March 22, 1945 At the Board of Trade meeting in Nakusp it was learned that 13 cars had to be pulled though a hole in front of Carroll’s Landing post office, costing the owners of the vehicle from $2 to $5 each. It whereas also learned that Burton residents had sent a wire of protest to the government. A telegram of protest from the board was sent to the Minister of Public Works and MLA C.S. Leary. The
Board has been promised gravel on these troublesome stretches. Thursday March 24, 1955 Sterling Sinnerud, 5-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sinnerud, drowned at 11 a.m. Sunday when his parents’ small boat capsized on the lake, about 400 ft. off Pingston’s Creek. Nelson Sinnerud is a logger at this point, and, in company with his family, had started out from camp to go to Nakusp in the 12foot boat. The boy had received burns around the head when gasoline exploded and they were coming in to see a doctor. Mr. Sinnerud Sr., Mr. Smith and Mr. Larsen, watching their departure, saw the boat suddenly capsize. Thursday March 25, 1965 Al Henderson, barber, has purchased the Bailey block on the south side of Broadway and is preparing the small shop for his occupancy on April 1. He has been located in the Jupp building on the north side. Mr. Dent will continue the Shoe Shop in the second half of the Bailey block. Wells’ Sporting Goods will be moving to the south side of Broadway to the store formerly occupied by Fred Waterer and lately by a TV repair shop. Wednesday March 26, 1975 The baby born in the old Arrow Lakes Hospital was a daughter to Ken and Lorette Robins. Born Sunday, mother and daughter were moved to the new hospital.
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What is Sun Lodge Farms? TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News
The property at 2781 Highway 23 boasts 472 acres and a tall, lone tree on the plain visible from the Hot Springs Road. Formerly the old Coates farm, it has recently undergone a change in ownership and has been renamed Sun Lodge Farms. The Bruneau family purchased it in October 2014 with a lofty vision to create a new community. Dennis Bruneau envisions a working farm. A for-profit social enterprise, through which there will be food production, livestock, and much more. “We want to attract young agrarians to farm the land, create a community of people who are 50-plus, and to use some of the land for events.” His plan is three-fold: farming, housing and an event venue. He intends to develop the land to include a multi-residential dwelling for special needs adults. He explained that he has friends and family who are the parents of dependent adult
children with special needs who, in the past, might have been institutionalized when their parents were no longer able to care for them. Bruneau has been researching creative housing opportunities and saw plenty of possibilities that seemed much better to him than a nursing home. But not all of the residents will be intellectually or physically challenged. He also sees housing for adults over fifty years of age who want to live off the land and desire to be in community. “It is win-win. Nakusp is shrinking. We want to bring people here,” Bruneau’s son in law, Cameron Gordon said. Gordon grew up in Nakusp and graduated from NSS in 1982. He met his now-wife, Bruneau’s daughter Sherry Gordon as a teenager. Though the Gordons currently live in Calgary, they plan to retire here and are working to make the dreams of Sun Lodge Farms a reality. Bruneau and Gordon have already begun the work toward creating a venue for others to use. They will be renting out portions of the property as a way to raise
the capital to create their vision for Sun Lodge Farms. Being for-profit and not government dependent means that the organization must generate an income. The acreage boasts many flat sections that could be developed to host weddings, company retreats, family reunions and festivals. Renting out the space is the first of many ventures that will be based on the property. Eventually they will offer full-service event planning to go with the venue rental. The group would like to see a largescale event held during every season, from a harvest festival to a winter carnival, to a music event in the springtime and something else in the summertime. They see this as a way to stimulate the local economy, boost tourism and bring more young people to the area with the hopes of attracting them to return or even relocate. “We are missing that important 18-35 demographic in Nakusp,” Gordon said. “This seemed like a good way to bring them in and let the place speak for itself. There is nowhere more beautiful.” Certified Mango performed March 8 at the Bonnington in the last concert of the year for the series. From left, Howard Bearham, Tsuneko Kokoubo, Shelley Dobie, Lorna Visser, Aiko Jackson and founder Paul “Garbanzo” Gibbons. Front: special guest Gerardo Avila.
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QuintEssence, a vocal ensemble from Vancouver is coming to the Bonnington on March 26 to perform a concert which might rekindle or spark an interest in opera and classical music. They promise a fun, interactive experience for audience members of all ages. Photo by Kathryn Nickford
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Five young, cool B.C. adults who just happen to have a passion for opera music comprise the musical group QuintEssence. They are coming to Nakusp for one evening on March 26 — the finale in this year’s Arrow Lakes Arts Council (ALAC) concert series. The term QuintEssence refers to a fifth element after earth, water, fire and air. According to Merriam-Webster, quintessence means 1: the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies or 2: the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrat-
ed form. The quintet is made up of five members who could arguably possess a certain musical quintessence. Virtuosos Robyn Driedger-Klassen, Barb Towell, Frederik Robert, and Peter Alexander are accompanied by pianist Tina Chang. QuintEssence’s group bio states that the group “offers a fresh, innovative concert experience for lovers of classical music of any style. Their concerts showcase not only cherished opera repertoire, but also introduce their audiences to exotic musical gems by celebrated songwriters who span from Schubert to Poulenc, Britten to Heggie, and Gershwin to Weill.” In a promotional video for their small-town B.C. tour, Mezzo So-
prano Barbara Towell stated, “A lot of us grew up in small towns and we know what it’s like to live in a small community and to still be passionate about music. We’re going to do it in a really fun, special way.” Their concert will be interactive with explanations for music fans that might not be familiar with opera or classical music. “People will know every single word we say. We’ll explain the story to you,” Driedger-Klassen, founding faculty artist of the Vancouver International Song Institute explained. The performance will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Bon Marche/Dollar Store until 4 p.m., then at the door.
The Brinker Team took this year’s honours for men’s night after defeating the Norm Lea team. Ladies have joined the team due to the lack of available men to play. From left: Steve Tays, Patsy Brinker, Judy Gran and Steve Brinker. Photo by Ken Williams
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March 19 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome.
images collected by the archives over the past year. Admission by donation, 92-6th Ave NW 7 p.m.
March 19 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353.
March 20 Bingo @ Burton Hall 7 p.m.
March 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.
March 19 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena. 11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
March 19 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m.
March 19 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.
March 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. 7:30 p.m. For more information call 265-3326.
March 21 Community Choir practice @ Saddleback Church. 1 to 2:30 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. March 21 Nakusp Legion Meat Draws to benefit PALS throughout March. Draws held at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Tickets $1.00 each to win a choice of steak, chicken or pork. March 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. March 22 Nakusp Centennial Golf Club AGM 2:00 p.m. March 22 Jam Night @ Leland Hotel. Starts at 5:00 p.m. March 22 Nakusp Hospice Drop-In Bingo @ Nakusp Legion.
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11:30 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.. March 24 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. March 25 Strong Start is a school based early learning program for ages 0-6 years. @Edgewood Elementary School. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m @ Nakusp Strong Start Building at NES 9 to 12 p.m. @Burton Learning Centre 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.
March 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. March 25 Drop in @ Nakusp Youth Centre from 7 to 9p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.
March 22 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
March 25 Poker Night @ the Leland Hotel. It’s free and beginners are welcome. 7 p.m. start. For more information contact Dan @ 265-3314.
March 20 Drop-In @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m.
March 23 Bridge @ Nakusp Senior’s Centre, every Monday 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50, and beginners welcome.
March 25 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.
March 23 Chamber of Commerce Events planning meeting @ EMS Building 7 p.m.
March 26 Burton Senior’s Potluck 6:00 p.m. at the Hall
March 24 Public Skating @ Nakusp Arena.
March 29 Burton Crib Windup potluck 6:00 p.m.
March 20 History Comes Alive- 90 minute presentation featuring over 100 of the top
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March 19 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.
March 20 Games Night @ Nakusp Legion 7 p.m.
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Call for nominations: CKCA steering committee
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) seeking members to join and volunteer
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) invites members of the arts, culture and heritage community in the Columbia Basin to join its volunteer steering ommittee. The CKCA is a representative body of the arts, culture and heritage communities across the Basin, and manages and administers arts, culture, and heritage funding programs on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). The CKCA steering committee consists of 14 members: six from the West Kootenay, five from the East Kootenay, one from the Valemount area and two from the Heritage sector. CKCA represents all the disciplines in the arts (visual art, music, theatre, dance, film/video and literary arts), culture and heritage; therefore, it is important to provide broad representation on the steering committee. CKCA is particularly interested in new members that represent youth or cultural diversity. Steering committee members are elected for two-year terms and represent the broader needs of arts, culture and heritage sectors in the Basin rather than individual arts councils or heritage organizations, or the communities in which they live.
Nominees to the steering committee must have a strong background in arts, culture or heritage, should have experience in working on boards/committees and must understand the needs and issues of the sector in order to develop funding programs/policies and adjudicate proposals. Members are expected to attend at least two meetings per year in various locations in the Basin. Nominees to the CKCA steering committee do not have to be members of any organizations, but must be nominated by their local community arts councils or by the Heritage Federation of South East BC (HFSEBC). Each eligible arts council may put forward only one nomination. If there are more arts council nominees in each region than seats available on the steering committee, regional elections will be held in the beginning of April. The HFSEBC may put forward one nomination this year. The HFSEBC nominee will be elected at its annual AGM. It is recommended that nominees (if elected) will be willing to attend occasional arts council or HFSEBC meetings to stay in touch with local/sector issues. Currently, community arts councils
eligible for nominating representatives to the steering committee are: West Kootenay: Arrow Lakes (Nakusp Area), Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo (including Ymir), Slocan Lake (Silverton/New Denver) & Slocan Valley East Kootenay: Columbia Valley (Invermere Area), Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Kimberley, and Sparwood and District.
All other communities/sectors currently have a sitting steering committee member. For more information on the nomination process, please contact your local arts council or call CKCA at 1-877-505-7355. For more information on CKCA, please visit www.basinculture.com. Deadline for arts council nominations is 5 p.m. PDT, Monday, March 23, 2015.
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Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program New Program Manager Crystal Klym replacing Trevor Oussoren
Crystal Klym is the I will be supporting new Program Manager them and the Board for the Columbia re- in the best way I can gion’s Fish and Wild- to make sure the good life Compensation work continues.” Program (FWCP), Klym comes to the replacing Trevor Ous- FWCP with more than soren who is now 10 years’ experience in managing the FWCP conservation, sustainacross the province. able natural resource The FWCP is a part- management, and nership of BC Hydro, environmental stewthe Province of B.C., ardship. Her primary Fisheries and Oceans areas of expertise inCanada, First Nations clude ecosystem restoand Public Stakehold- ration, habitat assessers to compensate for ments, and invasive New Program Manager the impacts to fish species management. Crystal Klym and wildlife resources She will be responcaused by BC Hydro sible for managing the dams in the Columbia, FWCP annual budget tat, purchasing con- livery mechanisms, Coastal and Peace re- in the Columbia Re- servation properties, working with many gions. gion of approximately adding nutrients to partners,” says Rick “I am very excited $5 million and co- Kootenay Lake and Morley, public repreabout this opportu- ordinating delivery Arrow Lakes Reser- sentative on the FWnity,” says Klym. “The of technically-sound voir, operating kokan- CP-Columbia Board. FWCP has a strong projects that align ee spawning channels, “With Crystal’s track regional board, and with the FWCP’s Basin inventory and moni- record in building many of the biologists, and Action Plans. toring, and building partnerships and her proponents and conF WC P- supp or te d wetlands. knowledge of ecosystractors helping to de- projects include stur“We support a tems in this region, liver its projects have geon recovery, slash- wide range of on-the- she will be a great asa long history of the ing, thinning and ground and in-stream set in helping us Program and extenprescribed burns projects DATA through a achieve FORECASTS our objecPROVIDING RESERVOIR USERS WITHtoCURRENT AND BI-WEEKLY sive local knowledge. enhance wildlife habi- combination of de- tives.”
UPPER COLUMBIA RESERVOIR UPDATE
UPPER COLUMBIA RESERVOIR UPDATE PROVIDING RESERVOIR USERS WITH CURRENT DATA AND BI-WEEKLY FORECASTS
MARCH 13TH, 2015
No. 11-15
The following forecast information is provided to federal, provincial and municipal officials, media and others who have expressed interest in receiving this information. Forecast information is subject to change at any time if there are significant changes in the projected weather patterns in the Columbia basin, load requirements, Columbia River Treaty provisions and other variables during this period.
NORMAL RESERVOIR LIMITS
CURRENT WATER LEVEL March 14/15
FORECAST WATER LEVEL March 21/15
741.0 m 2431.1 ft
740.2 m 2428.6 ft
Mica (Kinbasket) 707.1 – 754.4 m /
MARCH 13–TH , 2015 2320 2475 ft
FORECAST 7-day TREND
No. 11-15
Arrow Lakes The following forecast information is provided to federal, provincial and municipal officials, media and 424.4 m 424.4 mothers who have expressed interest in 440.1 m /Forecast information is subject to change at any time if there are significant changes in the projected weather receiving420 this -information. 1392.5 ft 1392.3 ft variables during this period. patterns1378 in the–Columbia basin, load requirements, Columbia River Treaty provisions and other 1444 ft
Increasing Decreasing N/C = No Change CURRENT WATER LEVEL NORMAL RESERVOIR LIMITS March 14/15 Mica (Kinbasket) Weekly Average Discharge 3 (Kinbasket) 24 kcfs = 667 m /s
Mica 707.1 – 754.4 m /
741.0 m
FORECAST WATER LEVEL March 21/15
FORECAST 7-day TREND
Arrow Weekly Average Discharge 37 kcfs = 1048 m3/s
740.2 m
424.4 m
The March 1st, 2015 water supply forecast outlook 2431.1 for the Columbia/Kootenay basins for runoff within ft 2428.6 ftCanada in 2015 is about 94 - 99 per cent of 2475 ft – September 2015 runoff period. The actual elevation of the reservoirs is influenced by snowpack, inflow levels, weather average2320 for the–February Lakes patterns Arrow and other factors such as load requirements.
Smile Week SMILE of OF the THE W EEK 420 - 440.1 m /
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th 1392.5 ft 1392.3 ft Kinbasket Reservoir 1378 – 1444isftcurrently (March 13 ) ~ 741.1 m (2431.3 ft) measured at the forebay. The reservoir level drafted 0.8 m (2.6 ft) in the last week. The reservoir level is expected to draft to be between about 737.9 – 739.7 m (2421 – 2427 ft) by the end of March. Note, however, that near Increasing Decreasing N/C = No Change and long-term forecasting is inherently uncertain due to the unpredictability of future events and conditions. The Kinbasket Reservoir reached its last minimum level of 724.8 m (2377.9 ft) on April 25, 2014 and its latest maximum elevation of 753.98 m (2473.7ft) on November 9, 2014.
Mica (Kinbasket) Weekly Average Discharge 24 kcfs = 667 m3/s
Arrow Weekly Average Discharge 37 kcfs = 1048 m3/s
Revelstoke Reservoir is normally operated between 571.5 metres (1875 ft) and 573.02 metres (1880 ft). Drafts to 571.1 m (1873.7 ft) or lower for limited durations may be required, however, to meet short term generation requirements. During the spring freshet and winter peak load periods, it is The March 1st, 2015 water supply forecast outlook for the Columbia/Kootenay basins for runoff within Canada in 2015 is about 94 - 99 per cent of common to have frequent daily fluctuations of the reservoir within about 1.5 m (5 ft) of full pool in response to weather patterns and inflow levels. average for the February – September 2015 runoff period. The actual elevation of the reservoirs is influenced by snowpack, inflow levels, weather Recreation users are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure public safety. patterns and other factors such as load requirements. Arrow Lakes Reservoir is currently (March 13th) at about 424.4 m (1392.5 ft) measured at the Fauquier gauge. Arrow Reservoir drafted by 0.2 m (0.6 Kinbasket Reservoir is currently (March 13th) ~ 741.1 m (2431.3 ft) measured at the forebay. The reservoir level drafted 0.8 m (2.6 ft) in the last ft) over the past week. The reservoir level is expected to draft to be between about 423.5 – 424.7 m (1390 – 1394 ft) by the end of March. Note, week. The reservoir level is expected to draft to be between about 737.9 – 739.7 m (2421 – 2427 ft) by the end of March. Note, however, that near however, that both near and long-term forecasting is inherently uncertain due to the unpredictability of future events and conditions. The Arrow Lakes and long-term forecasting is inherently uncertain due to the unpredictability of future events and conditions. The Kinbasket Reservoir reached its last Reservoir reached its last minimum level of 427.1 m (1401.1 ft) on Jan 31, 2014 and its latest maximum elevation of 439.1 m (1440.6 ft) on July 03, minimum level of 724.8 m (2377.9 ft) on April 25, 2014 and its latest maximum elevation of 753.98 m (2473.7ft) on November 9, 2014. 2014. Revelstoke Reservoir is normally operated between 571.5 metres (1875 ft) and 573.02 metres (1880 ft). Drafts to 571.1 m (1873.7 ft) or lower for For current reservoir levels, please visit BC Hydro’s website at http://www.bchydro.com/energy-inlimited durations may be required, however, to meet short term generation requirements. During the spring freshet and winter peak load periods, it is bc/our_system/transmission_reservoir_data/previous_reservoir_elevations.html. For additional information, or if you do not have access to the common to havecall frequent daily fluctuations of the reservoir within about 1.5 m (5 ft) of full pool in response to weather patterns and inflow levels. internet, please 1-877-924-2444. Recreation users are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure public safety. Jennifer Walker-Larsen
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Birds of Nakusp GARY DAVIDSON Arrow Lakes News
If I told you I had been watching a black and white bird crawling up the bark of a tree, you would probably assume I had seen a woodpecker. But the bird in this picture is clearly not a woodpecker. So what is it? Well, nuthatches will climb trees in this manner, but if you are familiar with nuthatches this bird just does not fit. How about a creeper? Now that sounds quite likely, but after a look in your field guide you’d have to rule that one out as well. Our creepers are primarily brown; this bird is clearly black and white. At this point you’d probably have to go back to your field guide and resort to going page by page looking for a match. And eventually you would find one – in the warbler section! A warbler, crawling up a tree trunk? Anyone who has seen warblers in the Kootenays knows that they are insect eating birds that forage on the leaves of trees or shrubs. And certainly that is exactly how most of North America’s warblers feed. But there are a few exceptions. Ovenbirds, for example, feed primarily on the ground, seeking insects and grubs in the leaf litter on the forest floor. And the bird in this picture, a Black-and-white Warbler, feeds primarily on insects and insect larvae found in the bark of trees, either on the trunk or along a large branch. It is unusual within
its family in another way, too — it nests on the ground. It is not the only one that does this, but it is not common. The black-and-white Warbler is a member of the Parulidae family, the wood warblers. This family occurs only in the Americas and includes 114 species breeding between Alaska and Argentina. Within Canada, the Black-and-white is found primarily in the east; that is, east of the Rocky Mountains. In my almost 40 years living in the Kootenays, I have seen only one here. In the northeastern part of B.C., and right across the northern forests, it is actually quite a common warbler during the summer breeding season. Down here in the Rio Grande Valley, there seem to be a few around every winter. Most, however, spend their winters further south, either in Central America or the Caribbean. This winter range is typical for a great many of our northern warblers. There are just two species that I would say are common here in south Texas: Orange-crowned Warbler and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Others that we see occasionally include Common Yellowthroat, Nashville Warbler, Wilson’s warbler and Yellow Warbler. Our time here in Texas is coming to an end. We will be leaving within the next few days. Our trip home will be a leisurely one and should see us back in Nakusp in early April. My next article will feature something “closer to home.”
Black-and-white Warbler. Photo by Gary Davidson
Clockwise from top: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church held their annual St Patrick’s Day Bazaar on Saturday at the Legion Hall. There was food, a bake table, games and a great opportunity for visiting. From left, Bernie Beaudry, Shannon Heppner and Jean Kohout volunteering at the Bottle Table. From left, Ruth Wethal, Gay Hanson, Joan Samu, Jessie Chernoff and and Eileen Aalten enjoy the chance to visit over tea and goodies. Photo by Trisha Shanks