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Nelson Landing hearing focuses on access, affordable housing BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The most prevalent concern expressed at a public hearing Thursday on the proposed re-zoning of a portion of the Nelson Landing property at the old Kootenay Forest Products site was that there is only one road access point into the development and a second won’t be added for many years. Currently the only access is the rail crossing at 4th St. leading onto Sproat Dr. The plan for the development calls for a second access route once 70 units are developed. About two dozen people at-
tended the hearing and 11 made presentations. Council has yet to make a decision about the rezoning. The developer, Storm Mountain Development Corporation, has asked for zoning changes to make way for its development of a mixed commercial-residential development of 265 housing units and a hotel, to be carried out according to a phased development agreement over 20 years. Allard Ockeloen of Storm Mountain opened the hearing by describing the property and focusing on the ways the development
has accommodated community concerns including the contribution of the waterfront pathway and Red Sands beach to the city, the clean-up of contaminated lands, a $70,000 park improvement fund, $25,000 to public art, a publicly accessible dock and marina, public access to the entire length of the waterfront, and a pledge to use local labour and materials. There were no questions from council for Ockeloen after his presentation. Then Mayor Deb Kozak read Continued on page 7
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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star Nelson city council has agreed to a new grant application plan for the Civic Centre. Council will apply for a Canada 150 infrastructure grant amounting to $500,000 and a matching grant of $250,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust toward improvements to the building. In addition, the city would provide $598,000 of city money already earmarked for upgrades to the building. The total budget for the project would be $1,348,000. This decision came in the wake of a contentious meeting on June 11 in which council rejected a proposed partnership between the Civic Theatre Society and the city to apply for grants for the building by a 4-3 vote. The sticking point on June 11 was a piece of new construction proposed by the theatre society — a concourse on the front of the building intended to connect all aspects of the building and provide exits for all of them. The majority of councillors thought long-needed mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades to the building should be done before the city spends money on new construction. The rejected plan would have seen city council apply to the Canada 150 Fund for $500,000 and to the Columbia Basin Trust for a matching grant of $250,000. Added to this would be the use of city funds (from reserves or borrowed) amounting to $850,000. This would all add up to $1.6 million toward Phase one of a two-phase renovation of the Civic Theatre. The theatre society would raise an additional $1.3 million toward Phase 1. Under the proposed plan the city would have funded (through the grants and its own funds) the construction of a galleria/concourse on the front of the building, along with technical and mechanical upgrades. The theatre society, meanwhile, would have constructed a second theatre space and a link to the concourse. (The theatre society’s intention since it took over the theatre has been to add two
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Nelson businesses hold rummage sale for local and global relief
Bill Metcalfe Nelson Star Dozens of Nelson businesses are having a rummage sale on Saturday, selling old and new stock at reduced prices and giving half the proceeds to Nepal earthquake relief and the other half to Nelson Cares’ Room to Live campaign. The Nelson to Nepal fundraiser is a project of the Nelson Business Association. “It’s not confined to Baker St. or downtown,” says Teo Giovanni, the owner of Streetclothes Named Desire and one of the organizers. “We don’t want to use the word ‘downtown businesses.’ We want people to remember that there are vital businesses in places like Lakeside Dr., Railtown and Hall St. “I got a lot of positive feedback that people are behind the idea, and I anticipate that a majority of businesses will be participating. “I am going to make a $10 table,” Giovanni says, “and I will have scarves, tank tops, t-shirts, and jewelry. I will have another table of personal stuff, jewelry I don’t wear any more, some used goods.” “And it’s not just retail,” says another event organizer, Val Se-
Teo Giovanni, Margaret Stacey, and Val Semeniuk are some of the organizers of Nelson to Nepal fundraising rummage sale on Saturday. Bill Metcalfe photo
meniuk of Kootenay Moon. “It is the businesses above the stores. They can bring down their filing cabinets, chairs, lamps, boxes of folders, whatever.” Semeniuk says she will be selling “silk florals, toss cushions, bedding, vases,” and we will give at least $2,000 worth of living room chairs to Room to Live. For every ice cream cone bought at Lakeside Takeout (a new business beside Sears on Hall St.), a dollar goes to the campaign. And for anyone looking to
buy a drywall screw-gun for a good cause, John McArthur of Hipperson’s Hardware will have one of those on the table, as well as “something from every department in the store: housewares, power tools, plumbing supplies, automotive, camping gear.” Giovanni says the idea started as a response to the earthquake in Nepal, “but then as we started talking about it, it came up that Nelson is in need also, and people would be more receptive if they knew some of the money was staying local.”
“We suggested to city hall that they look in their back room for stuff,” says Semeniuk. “You can give anything from windows and doors to the shirt on your back,” says Giovanni. Nancy Lewis of Cottonwood Kitchens says she’ll be selling “a lot of stuff I have done my windows with over the years, and placemats, glassware, patio glassware, teapots, large vases, Christmas decorations, a paella pan, two brown betty teapots from England, hipster highway lanterns (a type of patio light).” Margaret Stacey, also an organizer of the event, says the Nepal portion of the proceeds will be funnelled through the Rotary Club which is already involved in the Shelter Box campaign that provides emergency relief in the form of a box containing a family tent, blankets, water purification, cooking utensils, a stove, a tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items. Stacey said the business association already has one annual event, Santa on Baker, “and we would like to have another community anchor event each year in the spring, and it is this fundraiser, which was a brilliant idea of Nancy Lewis’.”
University of BC coming to Baker St.
Will Johnson Nelson Star The former Nelson Daily News building will become UBC’s learning centre headquarters come September, hosting both the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program and a recently announced creative writing course. And according to teacher education director Wendy Carr, the upcoming move came together with surprising synchronicity. “There were so many wonderful omens. Everything was falling into place,” said Carr, who noted there were a number of possibilities for relocation, but 266 Baker St. was the best. For the past 26 years the teachers program has run out of Selkirk College in Castlegar, but she said it was time for a change. “We’ve got really tight ties to the West Kootenay. Our program is based on place-based pedagogy, and we really rely on the school and community locations. At one point we thought maybe we would locate in a school, but we needed a certain amount of space and we weren’t able to find it.” UBC then went looking for somewhere central to base their operations, and that’s when the Nelson Daily News building became available.
Starting in September, UBC will have a learning centre headquarters in the former Nelson Daily News building at 266 Baker St. Both the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program and recently-announced Writing from the Ground Up course will be offered at the location. Will Johnson photo “Right away we fell in love with it,” said Carr. “We love the history of Nelson and love being in Nelson. It was traditionally a university town and we really think bringing the UBC presence back is a really good thing. And that was reinforced when Tom Wayman and Verna Relkoff got in touch with us to see if some kind of partnership was possible.” (Wayman and Relkoff are the organizing force behind the introduction of higher-level creative writing education in Nelson.)
The West Kootenay Teacher Education Program will share the space with the recently-announced creative writing course Writing From the Ground Up, which will meet on Fridays and Saturdays. The location will serve as a base for operations as UBC continues to expand its programming in Nelson. All classes will be held on the ground floor. “During the week we’ll have classes running in the centre most days, at least three, while there will be one to two days where students are off in school-
based learning sites,” Carr said. The program is a 60-credit intensive for those who already have an undergraduate degree. Students obtain a bachelor of education certification after one year. “The BC teaching certificate is very highly regarded worldwide, and it opens up a lot of possibilities. A lot of our graduates do decide to continue to teach in local and rural areas around BC and Canada, but the rest of the world is also open to them.” Carr said UBC hopes to build a number of community partnerships. “We have strong relationships in the schools, not only in Nelson but the whole region. We’d love to continue to develop our relationships with community members, and we think situating ourselves right downtown is the right way to do that.” Carr said she’s proud of their 26-year history in the area, and looking forward to building on that. “Teaming up with Tom and Verna is just the beginning,” she said. “We’re hoping to grow and develop our presence in the Kootenays for many years to come.” For more information on the teachers program contact wktep. educ@ubc.ca.
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Tamara Hynd and Will JoHnson Nelson Star Nelson RCMP continue to search for a Blewett man who hasn’t returned home since he walked away barefoot around 5 a.m. Saturday with his black lab in tow. Joe Moyer, 42, was believed to be heading west towards the Kootenay Canal. His family became concerned when he hadn’t returned later in the morning. They called police for assistance just before noon. On Tuesday, Insp. Tom Roy said an RCMP helicopter was being used with local search and rescue personnel on board. According to Roy, on Monday friends of Moyer’s family spotted bare footprints on a trail near a water box on 49 Creek, not
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far from Moyer’s home in the 4000 block of Blewett Rd. Roy said the search team was trying to confirm the exact location of the footprints while the helicopter searched from the air. RCMP asked for the public’s help locating Moyer, whom they believe may need medical attention due to mental health issues. Roy said Moyer hasn’t disappeared like
this before although he did say RCMP were “dealing with him last week” but couldn’t elaborate. Moyer is described as 185 cm (6'1") 104 kg (230 pounds), with long, grey curly hair, unshaven, wearing grey pants, and a black winter jacket but no shoes. Police ask people not to approach Moyer as it’s reported his dog can be defensive. On Saturday evening Nelson Search and Rescue and RCMP conducted a ground search of the area around Moyer’s residence and the Kootenay Canal/Rover Creek area, while friends and family conducted their own searches as well. The family is concerned because Moyer hasn’t been eating regularly. His condition when last seen was described as “weak.”
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Nelson Star Staff The Regional District of Central Kootenay has completed an expression of interest process for construction management services for the Nelson and District Community Complex upgrades. Six firms expressed interest and three firms that most closely meet project requirements have been shortlisted, the RDCK announced Thursday. The three firms will submit their construction management proposals by late June and the RDCK will select the successful firm in July. The project management team will then work together on a new timeline. The pool will remain open through June and into July. “All the construction manage-
ment companies that expressed interest are very qualified and the short-listed firms have the most experience in aquatic centre projects,” said Joe Chirico, community services manager for the regional district. “Whoever we hire, our collective focus is ensuring that the aquatic centre continues to serve the community well for at least the next 30 years.” The Nelson and District Recreation Commission approved the project team moving from a lump sum tender process to a construction management model at the beginning of May after all project bids in the first tender process came in well over budget. The new approach allows
various components of the project to be divided into discrete sub-projects within an approved budget. The RDCK board approved a $4.92 million budget with borrowing not to exceed $4.5 million for all renovations, which will take about eight months to complete. “I’m really pleased we’re close to hiring a construction management firm and getting the project underway,” said Ramona Faust, chair of the recreation commission. “This new approach means we will ensure we maintain a fence around our existing budget and develop tenders, scope and timelines that meet the parameters of that budget.” The RDCK project team will
meet with the new construction management firm in early July to refine the scope of work, establish firm project schedules and develop detailed construction tenders for each element of the project. Repairs to the aquatic centre will include new mechanical systems, electrical panels and equipment, a relocated lifeguard station, new sauna, pool decks, tiles and new water proofing membranes.
FOR THE RECORD A story Wednesday (“Groups petition for new caribou provincial park”) misspelled Craig Pettitt’s surname.
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Apart from being among the most familiar garden insects, the ladybug is also one of the most beneficial for gardeners. This beautiful and unassuming beetle is voracious predator of pests such as aphids. For this reason, organic growers will often release ladybugs into their gardens en masse. Yet you will never hear them utter the childhood refrain “Ladybug, ladybug fly away.” This is because that is exactly what they tend to do! If released into a garden in the heat of the sun, when it is too dry, or where there is no food, the ladybugs will simply fly off in search of
greener pastures. For this reason ladybugs are often released into a garden at night, and after a solid watering. When the newly released beetles are checking out their new environment, what they are really looking for is a good place have their young. If they are satisfied and stay, in less than 2 weeks ladybug larvae will emerge. They will be just as hungry as their parents, consuming up to 400 aphids each while they grow. Over its entire life, a ladybug can consume 5000 aphids. Locals hikers may recall seeing large amounts of la-
dybugs up in alpine rocky areas. After the aphid feeding season is over, some species of ladybug will look for hibernating spots. While it is not known for sure why they end up in the alpine, they do tend to fly as high as possible, and mountain tops may just be an ideal predator-free area for the winter. If you don’t want to release storebought ladybugs into your garden, the next best thing is to make your garden hospitable to them. Ladybugs are sensitive to chemical pesticides, and they also like a source of pollen. They are attracted to specific types of plants, often ones with umbrella shaped flowers such asfennel, dill, and cilantro, and keeping your garden a moist environment is also important.
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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Do regional parks matter to you? They’re your parks and it’s time for your say. That’s the message from the Regional District of Central Kootenay as four regional parks’ 10-year draft plans are ready for public review and comments. The RDCK is inviting you to attend open houses on draft management plans for four regional parks: Crescent Valley beach, Balfour beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek. The open houses are June 22 and 23. “These open houses are part of our public consultation process,” says Sangita Sudan, general manager of development services for the regional district. “We want users’ feedback on their vision for the future of these parks.” The park management plans, prepared by Juliet Anderton Consulting and Ecoscape Environmental, have been drafted to define the future direction, policies, priorities and actions for implementation by the regional district. Short and long term implementation strategies are identified to guide the operations, development and stewardship of the parks, with a 10-year focus. Whether you can make it to the open houses or not, the plans are available online and you’re encouraged to provide feedback through an online survey. The Balfour beach survey delves into issues like adding a
tion signage plan. Development of a playground and another washroom facility within the day use area is slated to occur over the long term and a two per cent contingency has also been added to cover unforeseen costs. The draft plan suggests potential funding sources could include taxation, donations, grants, fundraising, and in kind work. It also identifies recreational groups including rafting/outdoor adventure organizations as possible funding organizations — as well as the National Hockey League, beDraft management plans of four regional parks (including Balfour beach, cause the beach is the former seen above) are now available for public review and feedback. site of the Patrick sawmill, whose foreshore boardwalk between creased parking, adding covered sale in 1911 bankrolled the first Meadows St. and the park, and picnic/day use areas and wash- professional hockey league in the possibility of a staircase from room facilities, trail upgrades Western Canada. Queens Rd. and park boundary signage. To find more information on Other potential additions The parking lot plans are on the draft management plans and could be picnic tables, a wash- top of the current parking im- the public consultation process, room, bear-proof containers, provements that parks opera- visit rdck.ca. You can fill out the signage to deter passage through tions supervisor Cary Gaynor online surveys until July 10. protected areas, access points via said the regional district is Meadow St. versus Green Rd. currently working on “to solve and installation of a barrier to some of the parking issues” this Open houses prevent motor vehicle use in summer. the park. Balfour beach is a 3.8 Preliminary operational • Balfour Beach Park hectare undeveloped waterfront and maintenance costs over 10 Tuesday, June 23 park on Kootenay Lake, primar- years are estimated at $873,450. 4 to 5:30 p.m. ily used by local residents for The plans suggest budgeting Balfour Community Hall day-use recreation like boating, $333,000 for the short term 534 Charles St. swimming, walking and beach (years one to three), $114,000 combing. for the medium term (years four • Crescent Valley Beach Park The cost of implementing the to seven) and $62,500 for the Tuesday, June 23 plan, including maintenance, is long term (years eight to 10). estimated at $183,000 over 10 Medium term priorities include 7 to 8:30 p.m. years. development of the day use area, Crescent Valley Hall Draft plans for the Crescent heritage site improvements and 1385 Highway 6 Valley beach focus largely on in- implementation of an interpreta-
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Living in a blessed bubble
“Negativity” is unwelcome among many in our community, and critique of situations here seems negative. I acknowledge the argument that “we create a reality by our attitudes,” yet that doesn’t mean critical thought is outlawed. Here’s critique: Nelson so far exists in a blessed bubble. People speak of this in different ways, but there is a consensus about the protected nature of living here and having a special quality of community. In your Hugs ‘n’ Slugs section, I read our special qualities reflected. Great wealth and poverty co-existing is not wholesome. Nelson is manifesting this condition. Wealth is apparent in luxurious new homes, some inside and some outside of Nelson’s borders. Gleaming, expensive vehicles are another signal. Wealth is apparent in the boutique retail stores and quality restaurants where prices are commensurate with bigger cities; real estate and rents are elevated. Nelson is a retail, arts and entertainment attractor-centre, the magnetism reaching a wide radius. The poverty is apparent once winter’s gone and homeless folk come back and hazard sleeping outdoors. Panhandling, begging, busking, and welfarism become evident on downtown streets, and camping in woods at the city’s edges. Food banks and charity kitchens feed hundreds. Nelson’s (and the RDCK’s) political class is aware of the situation. Poverty and homelessness strategies, committees, documents, electoral campaigns, prove official attention to this social issue. Local governments cannot resolve the problems without senior levels, BC and Ottawa, being involved in process. This is a provincial and national problem, the mal-distribution of social wealth. People move here because of our reputation for quality of life; the quality is vulnerable to growth economics. Can Nelson continue in its special quality of peace, love and ecological consciousness, when the economic divide widens, area population grows, and the middle-income layer is smaller? I know people who believe it is only about attitude. “Keep positive, be kind, love one another, and all is resolved”? Not a new idea; I remember the Love Revolution of the ‘60s. History as usual would predict
Nelson will lose its blessed character. It will be slowly absorbed into the normal of the ordinary. Ireland was special in the Dark Ages; then the outer world broke in. The villain of the piece is growth economics. Naomi Klein says everything changes now we know capitalism is killing climate. Hope is a beautiful thing; I hope she is right. Charles Jeanes Nelson
End Jumbo charade The Valhalla Wilderness Society is appalled that the government continues to undermine some of our society’s most fundamental democratic values with the development of a socalled Official Community Plan for the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality. An OCP can only be developed with input from residents who elect their municipal councillors. Given that there are no residents in the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality and no elections took place, government should stop this farcical OCP process. It is shameful that the BC government wastes taxpayers’ money to fund this virtual municipality to the tune of $200,000 per annum, while at the same time severely underfunding BC parks and cutting back on park ranger positions. Valhalla Wilderness, together with many other environmental organizations and thousands of British Columbians, has been fighting for decades to keep Jumbo Wild. The Jumbo Pass area is home to blue-listed species such as grizzly bears, wolverines, bull and cutthroat trout as well as mountain goats that are sensitive to human encroachment. These beautiful mountains provide critical habitat and connectivity for a number of species, including the Central Purcell grizzly bears whose survival depends on large intact wilderness areas. Clearly, the so-called OCP is already falling short of its stated goals, including to “protect and enhance environmental values and assets” and to “foster cooperation with First Nations.” Valhalla Wilderness calls on government to end this charade of a municipality with no residents and stop wasting taxpayers’ funds to subsidize a corporate development that should never have been approved in the first place. Craig Pettitt, Director Valhalla Wilderness Society
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Continued from page 1 three emails council received from the public since the hearing was announced. Erin Sedlebauer expressed concern that the public marina would mean too many power boats, threatening the canoe and kayak culture on Kootenay Lake. Herb Couch expressed his support for the retention of Red Sands beach as a public space and Erica Conrad expressed concern about the lack of a secondary access route to the development. Eight members of the public made in-person presentations. Robert Simmerling talked about the problem of having only one access point and the wear and tear on the single railway crossing by large trucks. Ian Campbell wanted to see green space with a play area for children. He also expressed concern about the narrowness of the streets within the development and the difficulty of residents backing out of driveways with enough visibility. He said the contribution to affordable housing by the developer should be $1,000 per unit, not the current $250. His final point was there should be two access routes to the development for safety’s sake. Alon Gelcer said he likes the preservation of Red Sands but it does not go far enough and the beach should be designated clothing optional because it is the basis of a distinctive subculture in Nelson and taking it away would be like taking away the skate park or hockey rink. Peter Schramm supported Gelcer by pointing out Vancouver has protected Wreck Beach. “I hate to see Vancouver being groovier than Nelson,” he said. Jenny Robinson said Nelson is in an affordable housing crisis and rent for a one bedroom apartment has jumped eight per cent in the past year. She recommended charging the developer $1,000 per door toward the city’s affordable housing fund. Tom Prior said he would like to see more energy efficiency, composting, and green space at the development, and fewer units. He said the development has a “large
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The new marina (on the left) at Nelson Landing will be an adaptation of the existing deck left over from Kootenay Forest Products. Red Sands beach is on the far right, past the development’s property line. Council won’t decide on the zoning application until July. carbon footprint except in rhetoric” and called developers “bankers” who “we have to control.” Matt Caldwell said the fact the Nelson Landing community can be accessed by only one route scares him because it could hamper emergency services. He also said the single access point results in too much traffic. Marion Campbell, who lives on Sproat Dr., said she is concerned about large, high-speed trucks going past her house all day, and other vehicles speeding through the neighbourhood. She said there should be a second access route into the development. Public hearing procedure allows the developer to speak again in response after the presentations by the public. Ockeloen said, regarding motorized boats, “We will limit the use of the marina to the neighbourhood, with no fuel stations and no commercial infrastructure. It is a downscaled marina for the neighbourhood.” As for the concern about access, he said the traffic has been bad lately because they’ve been hauling in fill to develop and remediate the property, but that will die down soon. He said creating a second access route will mean putting another crossing across the rail line, resulting in trains blowing their horns an additional time
I hate to see Vancouver being groovier than Nelson. Peter Schramm and he wants to spare the residents that. He said a study shows the area can handle the traffic until 70 units are built. Responding to the call to spend more per unit on the affordable housing fund, Ockeloen said, “This a very expensive property to create. It is within our core values to develop affordable housing, but this project does not allow us to, because of [the cost of the] remediation of an industrial land site, we cannot support everything we would like to support.” Councillor Valerie Warmington asked Ockeloen if aspects of the construction will be more energy efficient compared with regular construction. Ockeloen responded that the R-values in the construction are at levels considered green and that it will comply with the building code, which is, he said, “the tightest building code in North America.” Councillor Michael Dailly asked Ockeloen if instead of waiting until 70 units are constructed to build the second crossing, he could do it at 40 units, and if instead of
paying the city $250 per door for affordable housing he could pay $1000. City manager Kevin Cormack and Mayor Deb Kozak interjected and said that a public hearing is not a forum to negotiate, and that if council wished, it could direct management staff to discuss those things with the developer. Councillor Anna Purcell asked Ockeloen “What is Nelson to you?” Ockeloen replied: “It is a place where I go home to my parents, where I grew up [in Queens Bay], where I grew up in business working with Pacific Insight. This property feels like an opportunity. We have put something together that gives something to the community because it remediates an industrial site. Nelson is the most spectacular community I have ever seen, the commitment to its early architecture, the culture, that is what keeps me coming here.” Council did not make a decision after the hearing because phased development agreements of 20 years or more require the consent of the provincial inspector of municipalities, and city staff say they will probably not have that until early July, after which the rezoning will come before council for a vote. After a public hearing has taken place, council is prohibited from hearing any more input on a rezoning before it votes.
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June 19th- Sweat Sessions w five local DJ’s in 2 rooms June 23rd - The Wooden Sky June 26th - Metrik- (London UK) Hospital Records w Smasha June 27th - BESTiE w Battle Stereo & guests June 30th - Gob w/Neutron Bomb + The Tarholes - All Canadian Punk Party July 3rd - Brian Rosen & The WhatNow w James Lamb + Mooves July 4th - Savage Blade - Immune 2 Cobras July 6th - Beenie Man w Zaga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious July 10th - Snowday + Rabs and Mooves July 11th - Heavy Airship - Nelson’s own Led Zeppelin Tribute Act July 16th - The Sadies July 17th - Rhapsody July 22nd - Jenn Grant w/Mama Kin - On Sale soon July 24th - The Good Ol’ Goats w/ Cam Penner & guest July 25th - Ekali - Live From The Pickle Jar July 26th - Talib Kweli w Mabus, Dazza, and Rafferty Funksmith July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Aug 12th - Rising Appalachia - AreaOne Events Aug 13th - Biome & Geode - AreaOne Events Aug 14th - Daniel Wesley - w Joshua Hyslop - On Sale Soon Aug 22nd - The Boom Booms w House of David Gang + Gisto FOOD DELIVERY: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM- 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM - MIDNIGHT
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Peace Café, Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to meet and talk with unarmed civilian peacemakers Rita and Marty Webb. Hear real life stories and find out why unarmed civilian peacekeeping is catching the attention of the European Union and the United Nations. Contact Madelyn 250-505-4122. By donation at Selkirk’s Kootenay School of Arts, corner of Victoria and Josephine streets. Second Wind singers and musicians will be leading a sing-along night at the Balfour Covenant Church on Saturday, June 20, starting at 7 p.m. Good old tunes from the past plus individual performances. The summer solstice marks the official start of summer and is the longest day of the year. In celebration the Nelson community Labyrinth Group will be hosting a community walk at the Lakeside Labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park on Sunday, June 21 at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to join others in exploring the benefits of walking the labyrinth. For more information visit labyrinth.kics. bc.ca. Nelson Community band concert, “A Summer Celebration of Song” on June 23, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 611 5th St. Admission by donation.
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Djembe drum circle at Lakeside Park near the greenhouse on Mondays at 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and chairs. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon St. (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. Call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete list at the Cellar.
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Gusting winds filled the sails of a small catamaran, giving the seemingly overloaded boat the push it needed to sail across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake.
Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Girls and women all levels practice from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com. The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room ($2 drop-in). Community Threads holds a fibre craftthemed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. Call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@uniserve.com.
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Take part in a free seniors health and wellness workshop, Staying Fit at Home-Armchair Yoga, Nelson Seniors Citizen Centre,
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Attention 10-16 year old scientists! Kootenay Nature Investigator is being offered at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July and August. Explore with a naturalist, aboriginal educator, and an artist. Learn about tracking, botany, keeping a field journal. For more info or register, visit kokaneevisitorcentre.org. The Women’s Centre is taking registration for the Meal Planning workshop with nutritionist and health coach Erin Morrison on June 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register at 250-352-9949 or email jen@nelsonwomenscentre.com.
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The Kootenay Car Share encourages people to fill out the wheelchair accessibility vehicle survey prior to Tuesday, June 30 at surveymonkey.com/r/S8YH2VS. Call 250-352-6011 or email wcvan.nelson@gmail.com.
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A Business - Community Rummage Sale Fundraiser
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Funds will go to the purchase of Shelterbox Nepal to help earthquake victims and the Room to Live (nelsoncares.ca) project
Special events Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts present their annual year end show and sale on Friday, June 19 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students in five different studios — blacksmithing, ceramics, jewelry, metal casting and textiles —will be featured in the show. Admission is free and everybody in the community is invited to have a look. For more information about Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College visit selkirk.ca/school/arts. The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents Marketfest on June 26 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Featuring Lint, Breakwater, Brian Rosen and the Whatnow, Miles of Motion, Soul Fire, Moving Mosaic Samba Band and James Lamb. The festivities will take place on Baker Street.
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The Nelson Civic Theatre presents Cameron Crowe’s Aloha on June 19 at 7 p.m. Starring Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone. A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watch-dog assigned to him. It will also screen at 9:30 p.m. on June 20 and 4 p.m. on June 21. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
literary arts The Lure of the Local is the theme for a special reading by accomplished author and former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah on Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. Wah won the Governor-General’s Award for Poetry and the Howard O’Hagan Award for short fiction for his literary memoir
The Diamond Grill, about his Nelson childhood, among other awards. The free reading is a kick-off to Wah’s workshop with Elephant Mountain Literary Festival as writer-inresidence. The workshop is for any writer with a landscape-oriented writing project looking for ways to develop it and runs July 6 to 9. For information Wah’s course, go to emlfestival.com. For reading information please visit Nelsonlibrary.ca. Creativity is highlighted at Nelson’s annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival from July 10 to 12. The 100-Mile Gala on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Adventure Hotel celebrates the local with readings, food, and Creston wine pairings. Daytime Saturday panels explore the creative process with local luminaries and special guests, including the celebrated authors who will also appear on stage at the Capitol Theatre at the All-Star Reading on Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. These are: Governor-General’s Literary Award-winner Kate Pullinger, Commonwealth Writer’s Prize-winner Marina Endicott, and beloved songwriter and memoirist Bob Bossin. A pre-festival writing intensive with Fred Wah and a youth storytelling workshop round out this year’s offerings. For tickets, registration and full information go to emlfestival.com.
Music Danny De Villo from the Handsome Liars will be hosting an open stage on Wednesday night at the Royal on Baker. On Thursday Glenn Mitchell will be on piano and vocals for the dinner show, followed by DJ Eyedawg
and a special guest. Friday Night Live will be hosted by Danny De Villo, Marty Carter, Jimmy Lewis and Patrick Bonin. Rita Marie will be having her birthday bash featuring a salsa extravaganza on Saturday. Call the Royal at 250-354-7014 for more information. The Nelson Community Band presents their Summer Celebration of Song at Nelson Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30. Canadian content, Carmina Burana, and a trip through space await audience members. A feature solo will highlight the tremendous skills of Ian Hartline. Admission is by donation. Funds raised will help pay for some improvements to the church. Over the last year, members of Savage Blade have ventured far and wide to spread the wrath of traditional heavy metal. Conquering key locations in the vast populous areas of Asia, braving the cold winters of the Russian landscape, and battling the maze of public transit on the way to Metal Blade Records in L.A. They will now return with a concert on Saturday, July 4 at Spiritbar with local heavyhitting rock sensation Immune 2 Cobras. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available from the Hume Hotel. Ravencourt B&B in the Slocan Valley will host a unique Charlie Jacobson house concert on Saturday, July 4 at 7 p.m. Jacobson is a 22-year-old blues prodigy who has performed hundreds of shows across western Canada, ranging from modest house concerts to large venues like the Calgary International Blues Festivals. Admission is by donation. For more
information phone 250-226-7801. On the Road Management and Crank it to 6 present the iconic Canadian punk legends Gob at Spiritbar on Wednesday, June 30. Since they’re stopping in Nelson on the eve of Canada’s birthday, it will be an All-Canadian punk party. Special guests will be Newtron Bomb and The Tarholes. Doors open at 9 p.m. and music starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available from the Hume Hotel.
Festivals The fifth annual Unity Music Festival will take place in Slocan on July 25 and 26. Featured artists include Oka, Delhi to Dublin, Pigeon Hole, Moontricks, Adam Shaikh, Cam Penner, Rhoneil, House of David Gang and many others. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 at the gate. For more information visit unitymusicfestival.ca.
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On June 20 at 7 p.m. and June 21 at 6:30 p.m. the Nelson Civic Theatre will be showing Love and Mercy. In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avantgarde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
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Jurassic World is playing at the Civic Theatre on June 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to respark visitor’s interest, which backfires horribly. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
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Will Johnson Nelson Star Even if you’ve never heard of footwork — a battle-style dance genre out of 1980s Chicago — Kootenay Co-op Radio wants you to come out to their live-to-air fundraiser broadcast this Saturday and bust a move. “Footwork has become more popular in Western Canada recently, and there are a lot of local artists releasing this sort of music right now,” said DJ Ghostwhip, who will be joined that evening by Mooves and Brothel Cats. The event is called Percolate, and as well as footwork it will showcase ghetto house and bootystyle tracks. “Percolate is meant as a night to showcase what people are doing here,” said Ghostwhip. Because the genre has yet to catch on in the Kootenays, organizers figure it’s unlikely any footwork aficionados will be there to showcase the style — but they hope
DJs Mooves, Ghostwhip and Brothel Cats will be spinning Footwork Tracks at Kootenay Co-op Radio’s live-to-air broadcast event on Saturday. Submitted photo someone will. “For all we know there might be someone who comes out to do the dance, and they just haven’t had the venue to do it yet,” said Mooves. Footwork involves very little upper body movement, while the dance steps are manic and lightning-quick. A number of videos celebrating the style have proliferated online. Mooves said it’s challenging. “You have to move
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your feet really, really fast and to keep up that level of cardio takes a ton of practice. If you watch it on YouTube it looks really easy, because they’ve obviously practiced, but if you do it for 30 seconds it’s like being in the gym.” Ghostwhip said one thing that sets the genre apart is the abundance of Canadian producers. “Unlike historic developments in homegrown music scenes, footwork has been taking a different approach. For in-
stance, Toronto’s jungle scene in the early ‘90s began with parties and DJs taking music from the UK.” But that’s not the case with footwork. “It’s Canadian producers and labels who have led the way and only now are we starting to see the parties.” He said footwork has gained momentum in Vancouver and Calgary, but hasn’t yet made an impact in Nelson. He’s hoping to change that. Some of the musicians whose work will be played that night include Homesick, Ganjoid, Taal Mala, Self Evident, Philthkids, Mat Tescon, Librarian and Mat the Alien. The night will also include an art installation from Hussy-Bot. Things get kicked off at 9 p.m. and donations will go to Kootenay Co-op radio. For more information visit Percolate Nelson on Facebook.
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Submitted to the Nelson Star The Nelson Lions Club is excited to announce they are celebrating their 70th anniversary of becoming a charter member of Lions International. Lions International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. The Lions have made major contributions to Nelson’s well being since their inception in 1945. Most people in Nelson are familiar with Lions Park in Uphill and visit to enjoy little league baseball, the children’s playground, the water park in summer and the ice rink in winter. Lions annually celebrate their work in Lions Park by hosting a party for the community that includes free hot dogs, drinks and chips as well as games and other activities for children. This year it will be held on Saturday. The people of Nelson may not be as familiar with the other accomplishments of the local Lions Club. Nelson Lions are continuously busy contributing to many aspects of the community to enhance the well being of all of its citizens. Ongoing projects include assisting Nelson’s
Everyone is welcome this Saturday to a community party at Lions Park with free hot dogs, drinks, children’s games, and other activities. Although best known for the park, the local club is involved in many other things. Submitted photo seniors, contributing to local youth sports clubs, provide three scholarships to deserving high school graduates and support local environmental programs. Further they make major contributions to local charities including low cost housing. They also collect used eye glasses and hearing aids for individuals in third world countries. The hearing aid program benefits local needy individuals who receive cleaned and serviced devices. The Nelson Lions Club makes significant donations to international disasters including the Haiti earthquake, the Japanese tsunami and the recent Nepal earthquakes. Annually the Nelson
Lions Club contributes to Canada’s training of dogs to assist the visually impaired. Lions also enjoy and include the community in their major fund raising activities. Each year they provide a Canada Day pancake breakfast on Baker St. It is always well attended and for many families it has become part of their July 1 tradition. The Lions also sponsor a variety show for children each February. Not only is it an important fundraiser, it provides a treat for children in the dullest month of the year. The Lions also do an annual firewood sale each fall, cutting and splitting wood with the help of some regular local volunteers. All these events
are eagerly anticipated as they are lots of fun for both the Lions and those who participate. Lions are very proud of their accomplishments and very grateful for the volunteers who assist them to provide these events. They could not be done without the support of Nelson’s generous citizens. They are always open and encouraging men and women, young and old, to join the organization. There is great satisfaction in helping fellow citizens. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month (July and August excepted) at the Hume Hotel for dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting that consists of necessary business and guest speakers or other entertainment. Check them out and if you enjoy the service club, join them. Participation can be totally focused on local events or there are opportunities to become involved in the Lions organization regionally and international including an annual Lions/UN day held annually at UN headquarters in New York. Approximately 450 Lions, UN diplomats and other key representatives discuss targeted humanitarian challenges in engaging panel discussions. None of the current members have done this but any member has the opportunity.
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Poet Fred Wah explores lure of the local at the Nelson Library
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Submitted to the Nelson Star The Lure of the Local is the theme for a special reading by accomplished author and former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah on Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. Reading from a range of his writing that focuses on place, Wah’s selection of prose and poetry will acknowledge “my connection with ways in which the Kootenay landscape feeds the imagination,” he says. Wah is the author of more than 20 books of poetry and prose. He’s won the Governor-General’s Award for Poetry and the Howard O’Hagan Award for short fiction for his literary memoir The Diamond Grill, about his Nelson childhood, to name just two awards. He’s currently working on a place-based project about the Columbia River.
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Wah will read from a number of works, including his 2008 book Loki is Buried at Smoky Creek. “Writing has a lot
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t’s a little-known fact that people have been stowing away in the wheel wells of airplanes for more than six decades. The first recorded stowaway, a young man travelling from Portugal to Brazil on a DC-3 in 1947, survived. Most don’t. In Kate Pullinger’s 2015 novel Landing Gear, Yakub hopes to fly to America from Dubai and pays a man to tell him how to climb into the cargo hold from the wheel well of a commercial airliner. But there is no secret door, and Yakub spends the flight freezing and terrified until the landing gear descends on airport approach and he is released — and lands on the roof of Harriet Smith’s car in a London supermarket parking lot. Miraculously, he survives. It’s a great story inventively crafted; it’s also about the ways in which lives intersect, and how we survive. Sometimes miraculously. How perfect: Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is where the lives
of readers and writers intersect — and worlds collide, creatively speaking. It’s the landing place for thought, discussion, inspiration, and occasionally even miracles. So it’s the perfect place for a writer like Kate to land for a weekend, where ideas take flight. Kate is one of our special guests at Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, July 10 to 12 in Nelson. Her multi-media presentation combines reading from her novel with a screening of her digital project called Flight Paths, part of EMLF’s All-Star Reading on Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Kate was born in Cranbrook but now lives in London, where she is professor of creative writing at Bath Spa University. She won a GovernorGeneral’s Literary Award for her novel The Mistress of Nothing, and she’s written another eight books of fiction plus the novel treatment of Jane Campion’s haunting film The Piano. She’s also an outside-the-box thinker, experimenter, and finder of intersections. In addition to Flight Paths, a “networked novel” created in collaboration with worldwide participants, she co-created Inanimate Alice, a series of multimedia novels. She was lead writer in the 24hr Novel Project,
breathless. Last year, Kate worked with novelist and theatremaker Neil Bartlett on a project called Letter to an Unknown Soldier. Inspired by a statue at London’s Paddington Station that depicts a World War I soldier reading a letter, the project asked: if you could write the letter that this soldier is reading, what would you say? Members of the public — 22,000 of them — did just that in a “digital war memorial” commissioned
by 14-18 NOW, a group dedicated to World War I commemorative centenary art commissions. At the All-Star Reading, Kate’s flight path intersects with awardwinning novelist Marina Endicott and author and former Stringband musician Bob Bossin — more about these two in columns to come, or get a sneak peek on the festival website. Tickets are available for the All-Star Reading at the Capitol Theatre
box office. The All-Star Reading is included with your EMLF Gold Pass to all festival events, or you can pick and choose your tickets and get presenter profiles and more information at emlfestival. com. In addition to the AllStar Reading there’s the Friday night 100-Mile Gala featuring local writers paired with Creston wines, four Saturday panel discussions on the creative process with special guests plus local
creative movers and shakers, a pre-festival writing workshop with Fred Wah, a youth storytelling workshop, a Sunday brunch, and no reason whatsoever to stow away. Just come.
Elephant Mountain Literary Festival runs July 10 – 12 in Nelson. Future columns will cover Saturday panels and profile special guests Bob Bossin, and Marina Endicott. For information and tickets go to emlfestival.com.
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Novelist Kate Pullinger brings literary innovation to the All-Star Reading (with Bob Bossin and Marina Endicott) on Saturday, July 11 at the Capitol Theatre. Bath Spa University photo
which set out to write a complete novel in (yes) a mere 24 hours through a 10-writer collaboration. And she is co-creator of The Breathing Wall, experimental fiction that responds to the reader’s rate of breathing — a concept so innovative that it almost leaves me
You might have heard about “solicitor-client privilege.” It means that what you tell your lawyer must be held in the strictest confidence. Your lawyer can’t talk about your case to anyone – not even your family – unless you give permission. This privilege covers all communications within the lawyer-client relationship and comes into existence the moment you consult a lawyer for legal advice. In criminal law cases, this means that what an accused person tells their lawyer will be kept secret. In also applies to other areas of law, including family law, civil lawsuits, wills and estates, contracts, taxation and corporate law. For example, in one case, Mr. M, a teacher/librarian criminally charged with sexual offences against former students, wanted to see the file of a lawyer who represented C (a former student) in a civil lawsuit against him for alleged sexual touching. Mr. M wanted the civil file revealed to help his criminal case – his defence was that C was fabricating the criminal complaint to bolster the civil lawsuit. The Supreme Court of Canada denied this request because it would have violated C’s solicitor-client privilege. “This privilege is fundamental to the justice system in Canada…,” said the Court. “The integrity of the administration of justice depends upon the unique role of the solicitor who provides legal advice to clients within this complex system. … [P]eople must be able to speak candidly with their lawyer and so enable their interests to be fully represented.” There are other types of privilege, for example, for doctor-patient communications and confessions to a priest or minister. But the law doesn’t give these types of privilege the same level of protection it gives to solicitorclient privilege. In rare circumstances, the court will set aside the privilege. If there’s a clear and imminent risk of serious harm to other persons, a lawyer (or an expert hired by the lawyer) can reveal what they know as needed to protect them. Take the case of a client referred by his lawyer to a psychiatrist for an expert report. The client confided plans to torture and kill young female prostitutes to the psychiatrist. The Supreme Court of Canada decided that the interests of public safety justified the psychiatrist disclosing the otherwise privileged statement to authorities. What happens if your former lawyer moves to another firm, and a lawyer in that firm acts for the other side in a new matter you’re involved in? In many cases, the other lawyer would have to disqualify themselves. And most recently, the Supreme Court of Canada again affirmed the importance of solicitor client privilege. It tossed out certain rules for lawyers the federal government had put in place. These rules would, for example, have allowed searches of lawyers’ offices, without warrant, on grounds of sussing out suspected money laundering or terrorist financing. The Court said the rules were too broad and unjustifiably infringed the fundamental principle of solicitor-client privilege. Rest assured, you can be frank with your lawyer, who will do their utmost to represent your interests fully.
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(250) 352-6638 Written by Janice and George Mucalov, LL.B.s with contribution by TYLEEN UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact TYLEEN UNDERWOOD for legal advice concerning your particular case. Lawyer Janice Mucalov is an award-winning legal writer. “You and the Law” is a registered trade-mark. © Janice and George Mucalov
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City opts for more building upgrades, less new construction Continued from page 1 more screens because it says in the current entertainment environment a single-screen theatre is not viable in the long run.) Councillors Valerie Warmington, Janice Morrison, Robin Cherbo, and Bob Adams spoke and voted against the plan, while councillors Anna Purcell and Michael Dailly along with Mayor Deb Kozak were in favour of it.
The contentious ‘galleria/ concourse’ One divisive issue was the “galleria/concourse” proposed to be built on the front of the building. It would connect and provide access between the three theatres, the street, and the conference centre area. Architect Graeme Leadbeater, a volunteer for the theatre society, told council that without the concourse being built first, the society would have to build separate fire exits from each theatre and from the conference centre, and he said that would be a waste of money.
Priorities and design questioned But Warmington, Morrison, Cherbo, and Adams didn’t agree the concourse was a priority. They wondered why the proposal
included new construction when there was so much old construction, in this building and others owned by the city, that needs upgrading. “The Civic Centre in its entirely needs significant upgrades, one of which is a new roof not even contemplated in the proposal,” said Morrison. Cherbo was critical of the design of the concourse which he said did not fit a heritage theme. (Leadbeater later told the meeting the drawing in question is a rough sketch to show the size and shape of the concourse, not an actual design.) Warmington invoked the recent consultant’s report that said Nelson could not support a conference centre, and said the concourse is unnecessary. “I am concerned that we are adding to an inventory of unused space and potentially adding to our operations costs,” she said. “It is happening too fast and there are too many questions.”
In favour: Dailly, Purcell, Kozak Dailly said the concourse makes sense, pointing out its purpose is to connect all the other components of the building and it would be cheaper than making individual exits inside the existing building. “As a [retired] firefighter I under-
stand the importance of emergency access,” he said. Dailly said he didn’t want to let this funding opportunity slip by. “I do have some questions about the design and what the next steps are,” he said, “but I don’t want to lose the opportunity to get this money. “ Purcell also didn’t want to lose the opportunity for the funding. “This seems like a great opportunity to get this started,” she said. “We have this opportunity to build an exceptional space here in Nelson.” Kozak said Nelson needs a large public space that would function as a community hall. “I am looking at the rejuvenation of this building as a whole,” she said, “and looking to moving forward not just on this space but on all of that building.” Regarding the concourse, Kozak said at first she thought of it as “the icing before the cake is baked, but when I heard the rationale about why it was needed and about how the connectivity would actually be less costly in the long run and making the space more [wheelchair] accessible, I came out in favour of the application.”
New ideas, new priorities After the proposal was voted down, Morrison moved that council submit an application to the Canada
What is Canada 150? The Canada 150 Fund is a federal government infrastructure program designed to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. The Columbia Basin Trust has said it will match some successful Canada 150 applications by 50 per cent. The deadline for Canada 150 applications is today. The city has expressed its (non-financial) support for applications by the Nelson CARES Society and the Glacier Gymnastics Club. — Bill Metcalfe
150 fund to replace the roof on the Civic Arena and constructing a new entranceway. These two jobs are named in the city’s current capital plan for infrastructure improvements. The motion passed with only Adams opposed. This application would be completely independent of the theatre society. “We are disappointed,” said theatre society chair Marilyn Mint after the June 11 vote. “We can understand the councillors’ positions. They were concerned that they did not have enough time to think about this to
make an informed decision.” However, she was relieved after Monday’s meeting. “We are pleased,” Mint said. “We think this is a pretty good outcome.” Under the new grant application, the Canada 150 fund and Columbia Basin Trust grants would pay for • Fire mitigation in the theatre: $10,000 • Electrical upgrades: $250,000 • Rebuild the entry to the theatre: $280,000 • Mechanical, heating, ventilation $139,000 • Architect and engineer fees $70,000 The work that would be paid for by the city under its already-existing capital plan includes: • Arena exit re-design $140,000 • Mechanical upgrades $11,000 • Hazardous material removal $8,000 • Dance studio attic $60,000 • Fire mitigation in the theatre $150,000 • Civic centre roof replacement $110,000 •Theatre exterior doors $10,000 Under this plan some of the work paid for by the city will benefit the theatre directly as well as being a general upgrade to the building The theatre society will not apply to Canada 150 at all, and will fundraise independently to build the second and third theatres and the concourse.
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Please join us on June 22, 2015 to provide your comments on the Draft Pass Creek Regional Park Management Plan. This well established 35.2 hectare park is north of Castlegar within the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The Draft Management Plan includes proposals to improve recreational uses and preserve the park’s natural environment. What are your views? JOIN US!
Please join us on June 22, 2015 to provide your comments on the Draft Waterloo Eddy Regional Park Management Plan. This 3.3 hectare waterfront park is along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, within the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The Draft Management Plan includes proposals to access the waterfront and preserve the park’s natural environment. What are your views? JOIN US!
Date: Monday, June 22, 2015 Time: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Castlegar and District Community Complex Address: 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar Room: Monashee Room
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The Nelson Selects U18 boys battled Columbia Valley Saturday morning at the Lakeside fields with hopes to compete at the provincials. Despite their efforts, Nelson lost 4-1. Other Nelson soccer teams travelled to various communities last weekend to compete for their chance to qualify for the provincials. Tamara Hynd photos
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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Of the ten eligible soccer teams from Nelson, eight have qualified to compete in upcoming provincial championships. “I always tell the kids the hard part is getting there. Once you’re there, go in and enjoy it,” said Nelson Youth Soccer technical director Brett Adams. A number of teams travelled to competitions this weekend, and those who emerged victorious can continue their streak. The two teams to miss the cut were the U-16 and U-18 boys. “Obviously we’d like to take everyone,” Adams said. “It was the last chance for the older boys, so that would’ve been nice. And the U-16 boys ended up playing with 10 players because of all the injuries they sustained. You just got to feel for them, because they gave everything they could.” Adams said the U-13 boys
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went to Cranbrook for playdowns and were successful in both games. The U-13, U-14 and U-15 girls qualified automatically because Nelson is hosting provincials July 9-12 in those age groups. The U-18 girls received an automatic berth to provincials because no other teams contested their spot. “The U-14 boys were in a quite tough, competitive game. They played against Kootenay South and it was a really tight game, 2-2 for a long time, but they won 5-2.” He said he’s particularly pleased with this result because the boys were able to defeat the team that denied them a provincial spot last year. “To come back stronger and reverse what happened? I’m really proud.” Adams also gave a shout-out to coaches Tony Marzicola and Grant Anderson, saying they
worked hard to structure the team this season. The U-15 boys also qualified automatically. The U-16 girls travelled to Invermere, and staged an amazing comeback in one of their games. Trailing 3-0 near the half, Laurel Halleran scored with one minute left to give the team life. “They came in and won 7-3. It was a huge turnaround. They went out there and completely did the area proud, put their bodies on the line for the team.” Taylor Zimmer scored three of those goals. “For a midfielder to do that, step up and say ‘I’m going to change the game here’, is amazing. She deserves special credit,” Adams said. The U-18 boys battled Columbia Valley, ultimately losing 4-1. Columbia Valley opened the scoring eight minutes into the
match. Nolan Percival tied it up in the 29th minute on a blast from a distance. “Nelson played a good possession game and had many opportunities to score in the first 45 minutes but it would be 1-1 at the half,” said coach Dan Szabo. Columbia Valley came out strong in the second and restored their lead in the 52nd minute. “They kept the pressure up and scored a couple more for the 4-1 win,” Szabo said. Nelson, with only 12 players to begin with, lost goalkeeper Darian Johnson in the 87th minute due to a hip injury following a collision. Provincials for the U-13, U-14 and U-15 girls will be held at Lakeside fields from July 9 to 12. The U-13, U-14 and U-15 boys will travel to 100 Mile. The U-16, U-17 and U-18 players will compete in Penticton.
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Submitted to the Nelson Star The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation’s annual legacy golf event, in partnership with Selkirk Paving and Nelson Ready Mix, returns on Sunday June 28 at Granite Pointe Golf Club. This is the third year of a very successful partnership which has raised $30,000 for the Legacy Fund — each year. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with Selkirk Paving
and Nelson Ready Mix this year,” says foundation chair Myla Jillings. “We look forward to another fan-
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tastic and successful event.” For $100, you get a fun day of golf, a delicious dinner, fun contests and fantastic prize, all while supporting your local hospital. Call Granite Pointe Golf Club at 250-352-5913 to register. The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation is governed by a group of dedicated volunteers whose purpose is to raise funds for the medical needs of our community hospital.
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3 Feb 1938 - 24 May 2015 CLUES DOWN 1. Something comparable 2. Rural delivery 3. “Laugh-In” co-host Dan 4. Sheep genus 5. Affirmative 6. Vanilla’s flower family 7. In a way, made smoother 8. Belong to he 9. Greek rainbow goddess 10. S.F. football team player 11. Atomic #52 12. Kiss 13. Proverb 15. Lattice support 18. Cereal grass 21. Rome, GA river 24. Disease of cattle 26. Seated 27. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 30. Blatted 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. Finish 37. Sheep sound 39. Scarlett songbird 40. Kills oneself 42. Broad, flat pieces of stone 45. Auto fuel 46. Derek __, X Harvard Pres. 48. Woman’s undergarment 50. Topics of discourse 51. Belonging to the peerage 53. Most recent 54. Point of debate 56. Ostend artist James Sydney 58. Phonograph inventor’s initials 59. Eagle’s nest 61. Ripped a fabric 63. Lucre 66. Manuscripts (abbr.) 67. Frozen water 70. 41st state 72. Keystone state
CLUES ACROSS 1. S.W. gully 7. Japanese polytheism 13. N.H. Academy and town 14. Most aired 16. Prosecuting officer 17. Badger State 19. Atomic #24 20. Moose genus 22. Possessed 23. Make a smooth transition 25. Thug (slang) 26. Locations or places 28. Rivulet 29. The self 30. Not good 31. Obstruct 33. Decalitre 34. Space for sitting 36. Taxi 38. 7th tone 39. Ethiopian lake 41. Tears down 43. Gold 44. Angle (abbr.) 46. Semitic fertility god 47. Beak 49. Digital audiotape 51. Small child 52. 4th caliph of Islam 55. 4840 square yards 57. Devious trick (Yiddish) 59. Overgarments 60. Large creature 62. Ingest 63. Nuisances 64. -__, denotes past 65. Wine waiter 68. I, Portuguese 69. Compunction 71. Overshadow 73. Emphasize 74. An unsuccessful ending
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming “Wow, What a ride” Most mornings found Larry at the New Grand Hotel where he sat in his favourite seat, drank coffee with his buddies and offered his trademark wisdom and wit. Larry’s life was not an easy one, his time here was full of laughter, jokes and good friends. The old fart will be missed by many but most specifically Floyd, his best and dearest friend; Mates Carol, Rosie and Pat Wright, Faith the lovely barmaid and his family Willy, Sydney, Michelle, Jim, Dayl, Heidi, Lane and Sherry. Those who are loved never die. Celebration of Life Sat 27 June Adventure Hotel 1 - 5 pm
Born in Nelson, BC on September 9, 1915, passed away peacefully in Kelowna on June 10, 2015 at the age of 99. Bennie is survived by his son Bernie (Ev), daughter Vivienne Hyssop (Norm), step-daughter Darlene Fisher, step-son Ron Fisher (Marlene), seven grandchildren (Lynn, Monte, Brad, Jason, Cheryl, Terri, and Kevin), eleven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Bennie was predeceased by his first wife Georgina, his second wife Mary, his sister Yvonne Stangherlin, his grandson Donnie Hyssop and great grandson Devon. Bennie spent his first 86 years in Nelson, served in WWII in the RCAF and worked for the CP Express for 38 years. An avid fisherman and photographer, Bennie was well known in the Kootenays for his musical prowess on the piano with his various dance bands. Bennie and Mary moved to Kelowna in 2001. His warm smile and piano playing will be deeply missed by family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC with Father Sebastian as Celebrant. Following a reception at the ICC parish hall, an Interment will be held at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Audrey Cecelia Denison December 1, 1917 – June 10, 2015
Martin Gelzinis 1923 – 2015
ANSWERS After struggling with health issues, in the early hours of June 10th, Martin Gelzinis passed away peacefully in the presence of caring third floor nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital. He was born in Lithuania in 1923 moving to Nelson in 1948. Martin quickly came to love this little city, his Kootenay Forest work place, the streets, parks, tennis courts and ski hills. “I’ll just go and say a few hellos”, he’d say heading for all the grocery stores and of course the mall. A true people person! Martin’s greatest joy was his family and he treasured every aspect of togetherness. A cherished husband to Beverly, father to David, Janette and Fraser, father in law to Steve Grant, Kaori Nissato and Ula Mezynska. Many, many quality times and photos will keep him in the memory of his young Pentiction grandsons, Eli (13), Jaras (11), Taver (9) and little Viktor Sho Gelzinis (21 months) of Victoria. No service is planned at this time but a memorial gathering will take place later in the year. Thank you to all who played such a special role in Martin’s life. To quote his daughter in law “an amazing guy” Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Audrey was born in Creelman, Saskatchewan, the fourth of seven children born to Jennie and Norval Horner. After high school matriculation, she attended the Regina Normal School for teacher training. The first job entailed a five mile ride on horseback to a country school. That January was the coldest January recorded in Saskatchewan. After a few years teaching at various points in Saskatchewan, Audrey made a career change and trained as a lab technician. She worked first at the Sanatorium in Prince Albert, then at the Essondale Hospital in Vancouver and later at the Nelson, Hospital. In later years Audrey worked for the Bitco Company in Nelson. Audrey met Bob Denison at the Banff School of Fine Arts. Audrey was there on a drama scholarship and Bob on a music scholarship. This led to courtship and then marriage in 1955, taking up residency in Nelson. They both took great pride in their home and flower garden on Hall Street. Bob predeceased Audrey in 1992. Audrey was a faithful member and worker at St. Paul’sTrinity Church. For many years she volunteered at the I.O.D.E Thrift Shop. She was a patron of the theatre and the library, and supported many of the music and art performances in Nelson. She was a true Nelsonite. She opposed any idea of a move elsewhere, choosing to remain at “home”. A very special thanks for the love and care given to Audrey by the Sturtevant family, as well as many other close friends and neighbours. Audrey’s last years were made pleasant and pain free due to the wonderful care she received at Evergreen Cottage at Mountain Lake Seniors Community. Our very sincere thanks to all her care givers and medical staff. Following Audrey’s wishes, there will be no service.
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The Free Press, Fernie, BC The Free Press has an immediate opening for an Editor for its weekly community newspaper. You will work closely with the publisher to help set the editorial vision for this newspaper and as Editor, you will take a lead role in community engagement, which means getting involved in different organizations to promote the newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role and brand in the community. Must have experience with InDesign. You will have experience in website content management, with the aim to grow online readership, while still preserving print readership. You will have a thorough understanding of how to use social media to enhance our print and online editions as well as expand our brand. This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. There is an excellent benefits package as well as a car allowance and other related benefits. A reliable vehicle is required. Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the province, if not the country, to live. People come for the skiing and stay for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad of opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, mountain biking and fishing to name just a few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family. Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 people across North America. Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all of those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 No phone calls please.
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Help Wanted Kokanee Glacier Resort is now accepting resumes for PT & FT Housekeeping email:kgresort@shaw.ca or call 250 825-9421 Summer Jobs West Kootenay EcoSociety seeks candidates for three FT and one PT summer positions! www.ecosociety.ca/jobs
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(Registered Nurses) Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses for daytime shifts, 30 hours week, 0800-1400 for youth to attend full time school in the Castlegar / Nelson area. Pediatric exp. preferred; some lifting & transferring required. Client specific training will be offered. Please send your resume & cover letter to: Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax: 1-866-686-7435
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Forward resume to: Karyn Clarkson Chahko Mika Mall 1150 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC, V1L 5Z3 kclarkson@riocan.com
Auctions AERO AUCTIONS 1 Day Industrial Auction. Tuesday, June 23. 9 a.m. Hwy 16 & Hwy 60 Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Timed Auction. Mobile offices, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks misc attachments & much more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca or call 1-888600-9005.
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Join one of Nelson's most successful Food & Beverage teams. Currently looking for PREP COOKS and experienced LINE COOKS.
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Co-op Opportunity, Engineering/ Operations
Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
The successful candidate will provide support to the Project Development team and will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas including project management, various engineering disciplines, construction, and documentation, contract administration, and research.
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I collect bank notes or currency from any country. If you have any please call me 250-353-2610 Hugh
Single Mature woman looking for affordable housing in the W. Kootenay. Must be near public transit. Can afford $650/m max all incl for 1 or 2 bdrm suite. Good ref avail. Quiet & responsible Linda teddy_bear_20054@hotmail.com or 250 352-9876
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.
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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.
1999 Doral 18.5 ft 4.3 L V6 open bow, low hours, 3 tops $12,400 OBO 551-4001
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2008 Campion Explorer 552i 225 HP, inboard 4.3 L Mercruiser, 8HP troller with remote control fully loaded for fishing $35,000. 250 417-6867
Sunny, quiet 2 bdrm, 2 bath, + den condo with unmatched view overlooking the Granite Point Golf course, including fireplace, W/D & outside storage 1300 sq. ft. Strata allows small pets close to bus route & Selkirk College. $285,000 call 354-0149
Business for Sale FOR SALE Business Opportunity in beautiful Nelson BC Flowershop & Rental Business All Inventory and Equipment included email: feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca
Mobile Homes & Parks 1976 14x60 in Balfour. 2 bdrm with addition, upgraded wiring, great cond, must be moved $20,000 obo 250-354-9734
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Quiet, bright, and conveniently located 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, open concept ground level condo. www.westbeasleyplace.weebly.com
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Call 250 354-2000
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The School House ECLC
Great Duplex in Uphill Spacious & nice. Two floors. 4 bdrms, 2 baths. Renovated kitchen, baths, flooring and windows. W/D. Off street parking. Fenced yard. N/S. N/P Avail July 1st! $1250/m + util. Call 250 352-5059
Employment Opportunity Early Childhood Educator Job share opportunity. Up to 18 hours per week working in partnership as a primary educator with children ages 2.5-3 years old. Starting wage for a qualified ECE is $16.00/ hour.
You will be a self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment, and have experience using Microsoft Office Suite, working with different stakeholders and have a valid driver’s license.
Office Administration
Qualified applicants are encouraged to visit the Careers section of columbiapower.org for the detailed job descriptions. Closing date for this position is June 19, 2015.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Help Wanted
Male looking for housing. N/S, N/P, no vehicle. has lived in Nelson for 10 years, clean, ref avail on request needs something affordable $500/m max Josh83sherman@gmail.com
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Please apply in person to: 524 Vernon St, Nelson, BC with resume.
We currently have a four month co-op opportunity for an Engineering Student in our Project Development group from September 8, 2015 – December 23, 2015. This position is open to a Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Geotechnical Engineering student preferably in their third or fourth year.
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Want to Rent Female, late 30’s is seeking bachelor or 1 bdrm accom in or near Nelson, on/near bus route. On own or willing to share. Quiet, responsible & personable. tsuki.yuna77@gmail.com or 250 505-0361
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
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Cantina del Centro is hiring for LINE COOK AND DISHWASHER positions. Candadites must be able to perform in a fast paced dynamic work place. Competitive wages and chance to work in fun friendly work environment. Apply at 561 Baker St. Nelson B.C V1l 4j1
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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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Part Time Maintenance Position available at Chahko Mika Mall, Nelson BC. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining all common areas of the shopping centre, including snow removal and grounds maintenance. Seasonal maintenance duties; is customer focused and able to work with minimal supervision. Position is up to 24 hours a week- various shifts.
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CHRISTINA LAKE HOUSE for rent June 11-30, July 1-10 and Aug 18-31. Seven night min. Contact Lisa 604-787-8523
Part time position, ranging from 8-12 hours per week. Working knowledge of excel and word essential.
The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7
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Incredible inukshuk It may not be the biggest inukshuk ever built, but it is one of the heaviest. Crescent Valley’s Ray Kosiancic provided this photo of the stone marker, recently erected by his brother Jake and nephew Bernie, which is estimated to weigh over 40 tons. After doing some road building and land clearing, the Kosiancics didn’t know what to do with these big rocks, but Bernie’s daughter Crystal, who has made many small inukshuks, had the idea to create a big one. “Those rocks could not have been moved when our grandfather Jacob pioneered the farm in 1905 with a team of oxen,” Ray says. “The one big lower flat rock weighs 10 tons, the maximum the big Cat backhoe can lift.” The new landmark can be viewed along Highway 6 across from the Kosiancic farm entrance. Ray Kosiancic photo
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