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Galena ferry hits log, causes traffic to stall TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

Following a run-in with a submerged log, one of the propellers on the MV Columbia, Waterbridge’s newer, larger ferry was seriously damaged and the vessel had to be brought in to Nakusp for repairs. The accident stymied vehicle traffic for the better part of two days last week.

Those traveling from Galena or Shelter Bay waited for hours to cross and when they did cross, it took twice as long. During the outage, Mayor Karen Hamling wrote on her Facebook page,“The small ferry is running. The larger ferry, the MV Galena has been sitting and waiting for inspection by Transport Canada since October. Until it is inspected it can’t go in the water (as a replacement.)

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Don’t understand why it has taken over six months and still no inspection. Just heard about that and so will be contacting our MP. The MV Columbia should be back in service on Sunday.” Mayor Karen Hamling spoke with Hugh Eberle with the Ministry of Highways in Nelson the morning after the accident occurred. Everly told her that the replacement ferry was on the way and

expected to be in place by noon. It was running by 3 p.m. Thursday and made trips until the wee hours to get all of the waiting traffic moved. There was a delay with getting the older ferry in operation as a replacement because the ramps to load vehicles had been constructed to capacitate the larger vessel. Modifications were made to make the MV Galena work and traffic was able to resume.

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Local student places first TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

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Grade 5 student Maia Zinselmeyer’s Remembrance Day essay came first in the Legion Poster and Literary Contest in the Junior Essay Division and then received first again out of 6000 entries received across B.C. and the Yukon after winning the West Kootenay

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SD10 ambassador chosen NSS student one of 40 BC students to visit Beijing TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

This July, Nakusp Secondary School (NSS) Grade 11 student Katira Niquidet will be representing the district as she boards a plane for Beijing, China. Niquidet was selected after a rigorous screening process vying for the chance of a lifetime: School District 10 offered to send one NSS student from Grade 11 or lower (minimum age 14 years) to Beijing’s fifth annual international student summer camp sponsored by Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE.) The camp is being held from July 14-23, 2015. “Twelve applicants each had an interview with vice principal and Miss Myles, the principal,” Vice principal Ryoko Kobayashi said, “After narrowing it down to two, we got input from every single staff here — teachers, educational assistants, administration in a secret ballot. Everybody is very happy with the results. We’re thrilled, we feel that we made the right decision.” Selection began with each of the four social studies teachers nominating three students. Then the students were ranked on tangibles like grades, work ethic, an essay, and a questionnaire, but also intangibles such as the personal qualities of openness to new ideas, willingness to try, being polite and respectful and also their ability to tolerate uncertainty, patience, kindness, friendliness, and approachability. The all expenses paid oppor-

tunity includes accommodation, meals, and activities sponsored by BIEE. This year marks the first time a student from SD10 will participate thanks to the newly formed department dedicated to international students. In other districts, the student selected would then be required to come up with the additional $1700 plus spending money but due to additional funds available from the international program, which is cost recovery based, the participant will also receive coverage for domestic travel, administration fee and medical insurance. “Our school district, specifically our superintendent, has offered to pay the additional cost for one student this year,” explained Kobayashi, “SD 10 has started up an international program and the money is coming from there.” There are 40 other BC secondary students participating, and the group will be among more than 1000 to attend from 25 different countries. The BC Council for International Education has partnered with the BIEE to support the endeavour. Niquidet explained, “It’s an incredible opportunity. I’ve always been interested in language and culture. It was really exciting to apply for this because it’s amazing to know that it’s possible to travel even when you don’t have a lot of financial resources. I’ve already started learning Mandarin with Oliver (an international student in our school from China.) I’m most excited to practice my language skills and improve my pronuncia-

tion and make conversation.” Kobayashi said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity, to not only gain the knowledge and experience but to bring it back and share that with the students and the staff upon her return.” She added, “In her essay, Katira mentioned many great ideas about how to share her experience with her peers. By having an international program here in Nakusp, not only is it about bringing international students here but it’s opening doors for our local students to see and experience the world out there, and making connections. Students from all over the world might come back with some new friendships.” “I’m hoping to prepare a presentation with photographs and language lesson for my return, focusing on cultural differences. I’m packing a camera and a journal — and sunscreen,” Niquidet added. “I’m excited for the food as well. I can’t wait, and look forward to bring my experience back so that we can all share.” Kobayashi got philosophical about the new inroads being created for students in the district — both coming and going. She is hopeful that the international program’s presence in Nakusp “really helps to open the eyes, minds and hearts of our community.” “This opportunity of the trip is amazing, but what’s even better is what this has done for her confidence. This age can be a tough time, and being selected for this could be a turning point in her life,” said Til Niquidet, Katira’s mother. “I am just so happy for her.”

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News Left: Nakusp Mayor Karen Hamling with Burnaby City Councillor and President of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Sav Dhaliwal at the AKBLG conference held April 22-24. Bottom: Delegates from all over the Kootenays were on hand for three days last week to talk government, socialize and hold their annual AGM at the AKBLG conference held in Nakusp.

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The Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) held its annual conference and AGM in Nakusp from April 22-24. The event is nomadic in nature, moving locations to different host cities throughout the area each year and it’s been more than a dozen years since Nakusp hosted. More than 200 delegates, spouses, special guests and industry representatives descended on the village for three days and nights to attend seminars, a trade show, listen to speeches and share ideas about what it means to be in local government. “The conference is over and the delegates had a great time. They were really impressed with the are-

na complex facility, the restaurants in town and the community as a whole. Way to go Nakusp,” Hamling said. Conference Coordinator Veronica Sargeant said, “Our social events were well attended; we got rave reviews. The business meetings and presenters were well received. I think everyone really enjoyed it and I’ve gotten really favourable feedback — today I received a nice email from a participant who wrote, ‘I look forward to visiting your community again in the future.’” In addition to the business at hand, attendees got to whoop it up at the Legion with a fun money casino and also received dinner vouchers to dine at their choice of a variety of restaurants to put some money into local small businesses.

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OUR VIEW

The MV Columbia ferry broke down last week — something its engineers and builders said wasn’t supposed to happen. Now it’s in for refit while the “old reliable” MV Galena is back in business. That is, after adjustments were made to accommodate it. Because the “new” ferry was never supposed to break down, there was no backup plan. It was so unimportant that the vessel brought in as a replacement had not had an inspection in more than six months. Safety concerns? Ah, who needs them when there are lineups and an angry mob forming on Facebook? Visitors to the area are completely charmed by the “delightful” ferry ride as part of the journey. Locals? Opinions are plentiful. When it comes to the debate of ferry vs. the construction of a fixed link at Galena, our community is divided. Some are annoyed by the inconvenience of relying on a boat to get us where we are going. They say we are more “connected” to cities further away like Vernon because the route is more reliable than the ferry at Galena. Despite the fact that Revy has a public swimming pool, maternity ward and other amenities, locals drive the Monashee to Vernon and Kelowna before choosing Revelstoke. There are strong opinions against removing the ferry on Highway 23 — traditionalists; those who don’t like change and want the area to retain its charm. They don’t want more people discovering us. Is that forward thinking? For those who want a bridge, they look at growth; bettering connections and the economy. More activities, the Greyhound or renting a UHaul would be convenient. And what about logistical transport of goods? Recently, it was discovered that the “free shipping” touted on a merchant’s website did not apply to areas this remote. A different address would not be charged the $37 being added to the $100 order. We wonder if the ferry has anything to do with it. Would a bridge make life more affordable? The elephant in the room is that we don’t seem to be fighting harder for this bridge to be built. The “little touristy destinations” in the Selkirks don’t bear concern in future transportation plans and the Ministry of Transport holds the purse strings. We can wish and hope for a fixed link to make life easier for us, but unless someone has a few billion sitting in a coffee can somewhere to fund the endeavor, we are ferry-reliant for at least the next several generations.

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After the announcement of the departure of the former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Linda Tynan in March, the hunt was on for her replacement. CAO of Keremeos Laurie Taylor applied for the position and was selected because of her extensive experience and knowledge in municipal government. Taylor spoke to the Arrow Lakes News, “I’ve been at this 38 years, and I’m excited to be coming to Nakusp. For one thing, it is stunningly beautiful and different to where I am now. For another, it’s a bigger village with more staff and you’ve got that great leading edge water and sewer system.” Taylor starts June 1 and will arrive a week or two before with her dog, Toby. They have a home lined up and movers are booked. “I’m coming a little early to get settled so I don’t have to worry about unpacking and starting a new job at the same time,” Taylor explained. Village council took part in the final interview and Mayor Karen Hamling said, “We all felt Laurie was our best fit. I am very pleased to have her on board and looking forward to working with her.” The CAO is also the corporate officer whose responsibilities include the village staff and ensuring that council follows the local government act and the community charter when making decisions. The Nakusp CAO needs to have experience with land planning, budgets and human resources, among other things.

Biologists to monitor South Selkirk wolves TAMARA HYND Arrow Lakes News

Efforts to protect the dwindling mountain caribou population in the South Selkirk mountains will include monitoring two collared wolves until the wolf cull program resumes next winter. There are functioning collars on two wolves in the South Selkirks which are being monitored by ministry biologists. The ministry said the South Selkirk wolf removal is expected to resume next year when there is adequate snow cover “to be humane and effective.” Eleven wolves were killed in the South Selkirk to protect 18 caribou deemed species at risk. While the BC government has concluded this season’s wolf cull in the South Selkirks and South Peace, the ministry estimates seven to 10 targeted wolves remain. “To date these wolves have not ranged into caribou areas, so are not candidates for removal,” read a ministry bulletin dated April 15. The cull began mid-January with the goal to kill all four wolf packs, amounting to 24 animals, by sharpshooters from a helicopter. The actual costs were $90,000, less than the $150,000 the ministry originally projected. Other government efforts to recover mountain caribou populations include two caribou maternal penning projects are underway in BC, but aren’t without their own challenges. There are 18 cows in the Revelstoke project near Mica and 11

In efforts to conserve 18 mountain caribou, the provincial government killed 11 wolves in the South Selkirks at a cost of $90,000. Photo by Gerry Kuzyk/B.C. government

cows in the Klinse-za project in the South Peace region. “One of the key challenges to maternal penning is the presence of predators when the caribou are released back into the wild,” wrote the ministry in an email to the Star. The Klinse-Za herd, for example, suffered “significant mortalities”, with four of nine calves falling to predation very soon after release from the pen.

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May 1, 1925 Day by day plans are getting better for record breaking reunion of the Old Timers of Nakusp on May 24 and 25. Ed Picard says he has information from all quarters of the compass and enquiries about the affair. Program for Monday: Horse Racing-fast and slow; Horseshoe Tournament; Tossing the Caber; Throwing the Baseball; Moving Pictures; Dance. Tuesday: Bannock Baking Contest; Foot Race (60 years and over); Throwing the Shoulder Stone; Exhibition in Rope Throwing; Duck on a Rock; Old Time Songs; Old Time Dance.

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Statisticians whose job it is to monitor trends as well as population activities amongst seniors in general, predict that by 2031 in excess of 1.3 million British Columbians will be aged 65 or over, representing almost a quarter of the population. Of primary interest are the reports that today’s seniors can expect to enjoy an increase in life expectancy and in general, better health than ever before.

The NACF is preparing to distribute their annual springtogrants! The NACF is preparing distribute their

May 5, 1955 A fire that might easily have destroyed Brouse on Sunday afternoon was speedily quelled when the Nakusp Fire Brigade answered a call at about 5:54 p.m. The blaze was at the Hascarl Sawmill, but the light auxiliary unit, along with the Hascarl family and neighbors, had the blaze out by the time the heavy tank truck arrived. The fire started from a spark from the burner.

May 6, 1965 Saturday was the official opening of Fred’s Sport Shop in Nakusp. Situated in the Harper building, half a May 2, 1935 Thirty-five Knights of Pythias attended the block south of Broadway, the store offers sporting goods of all Smoker Thursday night, following the lodge meeting, given kinds and is under the proprietorship of Fred Johnson. in honor of Brother T.W. Allshouse, who has been 50 years a April 30, 1975 Former Fire Chief, Harold J. Doyle, was member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. honored with an engraved plaque by the Nakusp Volunteer May 3, 1945 A meeting of the committee for the establish- Fire Department at the annual Fireman’s Banquet. ment of a Curfew on Nakusp was held Monday night and it May 1, 1985 A surprise birthday tea was held in Knox Hall was decided to start the Curfew on Sunday, May 6 at 10 minApril 24 by the New Denver-Silverton Senior Citizens honorutes to 9 p.m. The fire siren will be rung every night at this ing James Greer who celebrated his 97th birthday. time for about ten seconds. Louis Gensick as volunteered to ring it for the first month.

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Choosing to stay active and living a healthy lifestyle, is the key. About 30 per cent of the way in which we orient our lives, is explained by biology and genetics, we are told. In fact, we can reduce our risk of chronic disease and disabilities by remaining physically active, choosing to eat a healthy diet, living smoke-free and remaining alert to avoid sustaining a fall or related type of injury. Therefore, never underestimate the importance of remaining socially engaged through involvement in seniors’ organizations or special interest clubs such as those which offer an excellent opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills or hobbies through participation. It has been said that our local community thrives as much as it does, owing

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to the active involvement of volunteers within any number of chosen groups or organizations. Volunteering is a natural fit for those ready to remain active and to give back to the community in general. The skills and experiences that older persons have to share are highly valued, and in many cases, depended upon by group organizers. So why not give it a try? Thanks and appreciation is extended to all members of our local community volunteer income tax team. They have worked hard over the past two-and-ahalf months, to ensure that when help is needed in filing one’s income tax package (especially via the computer), assistance is gladly provided to lower level income recipients at no charge upon request. If further information is required, call 250-265-0075.

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Left: The Nakusp Rotary Club’s Citizens of the Year are Len and Kathy Smith. Kathy was nominated for her work with the Recreation Commission, PALS, the Arrow Lakes Cross Country Ski Club, NACFOR, Music in the Park and the bird count. Her husband Len was recognized for his hard work on creating and maintaining the cross-country ski trails at Summit Lake. Right: The Youth Achievement Award goes to Taylor Aeichele, who is active in student council, grad committee, sports coaching particularly skiing, her leadership skills and her enthusiasm. Photos submitted by Dan Nicholson

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2014 Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award and Youth Achievement Award Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Legion Hall This year we honour Len & Kathy Smith, Ken Williams and Taylor Aeichele Tickets are at Hub/Barton Insurance $25.00 (Dinner included) Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by the Nakusp & District Rotary Club

Wetlands ecological field trip teaches kids about interconnectedness Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News

Students from the Grade 6 class at Nakusp Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to Summit Lake with their teacher Megan Jamison and Gary Davidson, local bird expert. In keeping with their commitment to the environment sparked by the BC Green Games competition, the students and parent volunteers put up all three of the duck nesting boxes that students had made from wood, as well as two of the smaller ones for chickadees or nuthatches. “Gary, who is a bird guru, came with us for the day and brought his spotting scope. All of the students were able to see a close-up of a female bald eagle sitting on her eggs in a nest across the lake.

We walked the entire Rail Trail from Summit Road at the far end to the Ruby Range Road access. With Gary’s expert advice, and the help of a parent, Hugh Watt, got the nesting boxes mounted on trees,” Jamison explained. Another parent shuttled students from the end of the walk along the Rail Trail to the Provincial Park campground where they ate lunch. The students had lots of fun exploring in the wetlands. Jamison said that a highlight was seeing the beaver lodge near the Rail Trail. “They all enjoyed exploring along the lakeshore and learning more about wetland ecology and how everything in nature is connected. We put the other two duck nesting boxes much higher up to hopefully attract goldeneye ducks — as per Gary Davidson’s expert advice,” said Jamison. Delegates from all over the Kootenays were treated to a tour of Nakusp’s micro hydro plant on Upper Brouse Rd by Nakusp’s Director of Operations Warren Leigh during the annual AKBLG. The micro hydro plant generates electricity, which is then sold back into the grid and generates the more than $30,000 per year in income for the village.

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The Nakusp Secondary School Sr. Girls soccer team participated in a series of small narratives that wove themselves into an epic tale of wind, shootouts and aggressive combat during last weekend’s tournament in Cranbrook hosted by Mt. Baker Secondary School. Played in a two pool, round robin format, eight teams from the Kootenay region waged battle on the pitch where old and new rivalries translated into wins and losses, the sum of which equated to an impressive 3rd place showing for the Cougars. The fun kicked off with a match up against the Creston Bulldogs who were sporting optimistic blue and gold uniforms. Unfazed by the fancy threads and inexplicitly fired up, the grey and white Cougars came out of the gate swinging. The sheer momentum of their onslaught transformed the pitch into a one-way street that funneled every movement towards the Creston keeper. Afforded a few minutes of relief as the Cougar forward unit calibrated their shots to the narrower field of play, the Creston defense managed to stand up against the wave of offensive pressure, that is, until outside fullback, Skye Cunningham unleashed her demon and made it rain bananas. Starting with a laser beam corner kick from midfielder Kira Streliev, the ball entered a scrum in front of the net then pinballed itself out to mid-pitch where Cunningham, cool as a cucumber, was waiting. Seizing the opportunity provided by space and time, Cunningham let loose the dogs of war and confidently punted the ball causing it to sail so majestically through the air that everyone on-field paused momentarily to watch its flight path. As the ball traveled

the length of the field, the Creston keeper was too late shaking herself from her awe, and couldn’t recover in time to prevent the ball from landing squarely in the net. The muted sound of ball colliding with ground broke through the trance of both teams and the Cougars erupted into a cheer as they crowded around Cunningham to celebrate the 1-0 lead. The Cougars continued to amp-up the pressure and walked off the field after 70 minutes of play to the tune of 5-0. With a win under their belt, the Cougars prepared to collect a debt from the Selkirk Storm owing from a previous slight against the Sr. girls a few years ago on their home turf. Unleashed, the girls took to the field with enough gusto to generate nerve tingling sparks of electricity that visibly deflated the Storm into a mild weather pattern. The charge snapped into lightning when midfielders Katria Niquidet and Streliev completed their back and forth passing circuit through the defensive line to feed a sweet pass to Boswell who blasted the ball through the Selkirk keeper and notched an early lead. The Selkirk Storm had only two answers to the offensive pressure of the Cougars and the match concluded with an appeasing 4-2 win. Rising to the top with the other cream of the tournament, the Cougars found themselves sharing a pitch with the hosts, Mt. Baker Secondary School Wild. The one-way street was re-zoned into a twoway street, and both heavyweight teams traded blows and chances during a contest that reduced burly yards into finite inches. Showing no quarter, Streliev bore down on the scruples of her conviction and managed to unearth a beast that absolutely attacked every free ball on the field. Her work ethic was rewarded

when unrelenting pressure caused the ball to pop out of the false security of the keeper’s hands and right to the foot of Boswell who easily claimed a 1-0 lead for the Cougars. Quick to answer, the Wild consumed the energy radiating from a sideline populated with cheering locals and managed to find a momentary flaw in the Cougars fundamentals to tie up the game. Both teams stubbornly refused to give up any more chances for the remaining five minutes of game time, and the match went to a shoot out. With more scoops than a box of Raisin Bran, the Cougar shooters could not find the net and close the deal on a win. Goodman was left to shoulder the outcome of the game alone, and despite a monumental eight round effort and several impressive saves, the Wild managed to take the win and first place in the pool. The pool crossover game pitted the 2nd place Cougars against 2nd place Invermere in a battle for the 3rd and 4th place standings. Each team managed to find a banana in a contest that was indicative of each other’s pool ranking, as skill and ferocity boiled the game down into yet another shoot out. With a welcomed chance at redemption, the Cougars lined themselves along the centerline determined not to repeat their previous game performance. Unfortunately, the girls continued to have trouble finding the net as misfires caused the ball to disregard the collective will of the Nakusp squad to go home to net. Finally, after 12 rounds (and three saves from elimination with efforts from Ashley Friedenberger, keeper Adriel Goodman and stopper Rene Goodman), Kira Streliev returned to the front of the shooting queue and delivered the ball home to clinch the 3rd place victory for the Cougars.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 30 Nakusp Recycling Day. Please place your recycling in blue bags and place on the curb by 7 a.m for pick-up. April 30 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. April 30 Mother Goose @ Nakusp Public Library 10 to 11 a.m. Parents and babies welcome. April 30 Nakusp T’ai Chi @ the Legion 10 to11 a.m. Call Ruth 265-3353. April 30 Bingo @ Nakusp Legion. 6 p.m. April 30 Nerd Night @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 6 to 10 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000. April 30 African Drumming Group @ NaCoMo at 7:15 p.m. Bring your own drum. New drummers welcome.

first practice only. For more information contact Marilyn Massey @ 250 265-4087. May 2 Jam Night @ Leland Hotel. Starts at 5:00 p.m. May 2 AA Meeting 5 to 6 p.m @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216. May 3 Destination Nakusp Showcase @ Nakusp & Area Sports Complex from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a chance for you to learn what services and products are available in Nakusp and Arrow Lakes. Hosted by the Nakusp & Area Development Board and the Chamber of Commerce. May 3 Come Hike 2 km to raise awareness and funds for the Nakusp Hospice Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the public beach parking lot. Everyone welcome. Donations accepted. May 3 BC Transit Bus to Nakusp Hot Springs. The bus leaves Overwaitea at 1:15 and arrives back in Nakusp at 3:55 p.m. Cost is $1.25 one way, or $2.50 round trip.

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p.m. For more information or to book an appointment contact the Advocacy Centre at 1-855-552-2708. May 6 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. May 6 Coffee and goodies @ the Senior Centre in Nakusp. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. May 6 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. May 6 Drop-In @ Nakusp Youth Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Leah @ 265-2000.

May 1 Movement Dance @ Nakusp Youth Centre. 7 to 10 p.m.

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May 6 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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May 5 Free Family Law and Child Protection information session @ ASCLS building. Two sessions: 10 to noon and 1 to 3

May 6 AA Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. @ the Terra Pondera Clubhouse in Nakusp. For more information call 265-4216.

MAY 6, 13, 20 & 27 Ready, Set, Learn 2015 is a learning program for children born in 2011 designed to introduce school readiness through different activities and experiences. All sessions will be held at the NES StrongStart Centre. 1 to 3 p.m. First session is Reading and Literacy: Printing Activities, Centres with games, Storytime and free play. Each child will receive a collection of supplies to use at home.

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Additional 48 metres of new concrete ramp installed to ensure year round boater access at low water TRISHA SHANKS Arrow Lakes News

For some, it seems that the boat launch at the east end of the waterfront is an ongoing saga, and many would agree. BC Hydro and Columbia Power are mandated to provide recreational access to communities affected by the changing water levels attributed to the Columbia Basin power generation project but have fallen short when it comes to year-round access.

Work to extend the launch further into the water for low levels began earlier this spring and according to Jen Walker-Larsen, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, Community Relations for the Upper Arrow Lakes, “We are pleased to announce that this year’s construction of the Nakusp boat ramp is complete. The project team took advantage of the lower than usual Arrow Lakes Reservoir water level this spring to construct the ramp to a lower level than originally planned. Based on data the past

30 years of Arrow Lakes Reservoir water levels, there would have been only two years (1991 and 2001) where the new ramp would not have provided year round access.” She reports that the project work went smoothly resulting in an additional 48 metres of new concrete ramp being successfully installed down to an elevation of 423.6 metres (1,389.8 feet). In addition, to improve boater access during very low water levels, crushed gravel was placed at the

base. Not forgetting about the aquatic life in the Arrow Lakes, large cobble was placed along the sides of the ramp to provide fish habitat. The last phase of the project to provide access for as low as 420.5 m would involve underwater construction using divers and come at a considerable cost, so the design plan has been submitted to the Provincial Comptroller for further assessment. Walker-Larsen stated, “BC Hydro and Columbia Power would like to thank the Village of

Nakusp, boaters, residents, and businesses for their support of this important project and patience while the construction work was underway.” The extension work is expected to significantly improve boater access at Nakusp and provide year round access no matter what the water level. If this holds true, derbies can take place from the public boat launch in any month of the year. Feedback can be sent to Walker-Larsen at 250.814.6645 or jennifer.walker-larsen@bchydro.com

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Sturgeon release set for May 7

It’s time to touch the “ancients of the deep” and re- spawn near Revelstoke. lease your very own prehistoric-like fish into the waters The Sturgeon Recovery Initiative is a partnership of of Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The annual Juvenile White more than 20 stakeholders from government, First NaSturgeon Release, hosted by the Upper Columbia tions, industry, community and environmental organiWhite Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (UCWSRI), will be zations. Sturgeon recovery includes research to deteron Thursday May 7, between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m., mine the causes of decline, release of hatchery-reared at Shelter Bay Provincial Park. juveniles from wild stock adults, restoration of habitat, The event provides an opportunity for the public to and monitoring and management of water flows. learn more about these very unique fish, and give the For more information about the sturgeon release endangered white sturgeon of the Columbia a helping event call the BC Hydro office at 250-365-4550, and to hand - quite literally. find out more about the UCWSRI visit www.uppercoThe release event is organized by the Fish and Wild- lumbiasturgeon.org. life Compensation Program (FWCP) with support from BC Hydro, Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club, Columbia Power Corporation, and FortisBC. Approximately 2,850 ten month-old juvenile white sturgeon, each weighing on average 180 grams, will be released at Shelter Bay this year. They were raised at the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC’s Kootenay Trout Hatchery in the East Kootenay, and produced from wild adults caught last June. This aquaculture program is funded by BC Hydro. Though releases of hatchery raised sturgeon into the Arrow Lakes have been occurring since 2007, very few individuals have been recaptured as a part of ongoing monitoring programs. It will take time to be able to tell whether recovery efforts in Arrow Lakes Reservoir are From: One of the projects the board approved to making a difference and,L.inKeenleyside an area as large as Arrow Lockkeeper, Hugh Dam LakesPhone: Reservoir, finding and capturing small white support this year is assessing the habitat and From: 250 365-3115 sturgeon is extremely difficult. About 40,000 juveniles connectivity of the blue-listed (vulnerable) Email: hlk.lockkeeper@bchydro.com Keenleyside Dam will wolverine in the Southern Columbia MounhaveLockkeeper, been releasedHugh sinceL.2007, and monitoring Phone: 250 365-3115 tains — just one of 53 projects for a total continue in order to determine survival rates. April 24, 2015 hlk.lockkeeper@bchydro.com ThEmail: e population of sturgeon in Arrow Lakes Reser- FWCP investment of $5.6 million across the FORECAST voir is estimated at roughly 50 ARROW adults and are RESERVOIR known to Columbia Region. Photo by J. Krebs April 24, 2015 The following forecast information to federal, FORECAST provincial and municipal officials, media ARROWis provided RESERVOIR and others who have expressed interest in receiving this information. Forecast information is subject to change at any time if there are significant themunicipal projected weather The following forecast information is provided to federal, changes provincialin and officials, media patterns in the Columbia basin, load requirements, Columbia River Treaty provisions and others who have expressed interest in receiving this information. Forecast informationand is other variables during this period. subject to change at any time if there are significant changes in the projected weather

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Birds of Nakusp Gary Davidson Arrow Lakes News

Say’s Phoebe atop a rail.

Photo by Gary Davidson

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Say’s Phoebe is a member of the flycatcher family. Twenty-four flycatcher species have been recorded in BC, eleven of which occur in our region. Hammond’s Flycatcher and Western Wood-Pewee are our most common flycatchers; both breed regularly in the valley. Say’s Phoebe is not common in the Nakusp area, but most years I see a few in early spring. They migrate much earlier than other family members, usually appearing in March. (Hammond’s Flycatcher rarely arrives before the end of April.) Say’s Phoebes are much more common in drier, more open areas. Other than that, they are not fussy; they have been reported in open habitats ranging from Arctic tundra to deserts. Their only other requirement is a suitable nesting location. This may be a cliff, a canyon wall or a rock outcropping. Like many cliff nesting species, human-made structures are also quite often used. Farms are likely places to see them since there are often a number of outbuildings that can be used as nests sites. Farms also provide fences and posts, which serve as suitable perches from which to watch for insects. In 1999, I found a nest in an outbuilding on a farm in Brouse. This was the first known breeding record for the local area. The nest was located on a roof beam in a shed with an open front. Four young were fledged from the nest. Last week I found the area’s second nest. This is also situated on top of a roof beam, also in an open-fronted

shed on a farm in Brouse. The nest’s appearance is somewhat like that of an American Robin, but is a bit smaller and much neater looking. The nest currently (April 20th), contains five eggs. I don’t know exactly when the eggs were laid, but based on my observations of the adult birds’ activity during the previous few days, I’d say the clutch was completed very recently. The incubation period is 12-14 days, so I expect them to hatch at the beginning of May. The young should remain in the nest for a little less than 3 weeks. In addition to those mentioned above, there are several other flycatchers occurring in the local area. Olive-sided Flycatchers are reasonably common but are usually restricted to higher elevations. Alder Flycatchers are very uncommon here but I do encounter one or two most years. Willow Flycatchers are quite common around marshes, such as the one at the southeast end of Summit Lake. Least Flycatchers were once very rare in southern BC, but they have established themselves quite well in the last few decades. Dusky Flycatchers are much more likely to occur in open habitats such as that found in the Castlegar-Trail area. But there are a few around; they seem to like regenerating clearcuts. Pacific-slope Flycatchers are unpredictable here. Some years I don’t encounter any, while in other years they are here in reasonable numbers. Western Kingbird is another flycatcher that prefers drier, more open habitat, but I do see them occasionally in agricultural fields. Eastern Kingbirds breed in Brouse and other similar habitats. They prefer nest sites along streams or beside small lakes.

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