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on Jan. 8. She appeared in provincial court Thursday afternoon for a hearing at which Crown counsel intended to ask that her bail be revoked because of the new charges, but the matter has been put off until Feb. 2. One condition of Kalmikoff ’s bail was that she live under the supervision of her grandmother until she is sentenced sometime this spring.
Kalmikoff ’s lawyer, Blair Suffredine, told Judge Donald Sperry that if Kalmikoff ’s bail is not revoked and she is not taken into custody until sentencing, there would be nowhere for her to go because her grandmother is ill and awaiting surgery and Kalmikoff ’s mother is also unable to supervise her because of her work. Suffredine asked the court for more time to try to find a living situation for
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Myles Mattila knows too well the silence that surrounds conversations about mental health. Mattila, a 16-year-old hockey player for the major midget Okanagan Rockets and spokesman for BC-based website mindcheck.ca, recalled trying to broach the issue in his hometown of Quesnel. “Nobody wanted to talk about mental health at all because they think if they tell one person the whole town’s gonna figure out what’s going on,” said Mattila. Mattila is one of many who hope a new program called Breakout will change mental illness stigmas in Nelson. He joined Leafs assistant coach Sean Dooley, Breakout’s founder, at a press conference Saturday at Prestige Lakeside Resort to launch the player assistance program, the first of its kind in the KIJHL. Dooley’s plan calls for community awareness events, workshops for players and coaches, ease of access for players to reach counsellors as well as concussion education and visits from mental health speakers. Treating mental illness in young athletes, Mattila said, begins with explaining what it is. “If you teach them what mental health really is about they get on board after that,” said Mattila. “By me explaining what depression is, anxiety, to my teammates, first they have no clue, they learn about it, then, ‘wow, sometimes I feel like that,’ and they get on board and learn about it more and want to help other people out, maybe friends or family members.” The emotional press conference followed Dooley’s own story of sexual abuse, depression and addictions published in the Star last Wednesday.
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Myles Mattila (pictured left), a spokesman for mindcheck.ca, and Nelson Leafs assistant coach Sean Dooley are seen at the launch of the Breakout program on Saturday. Tyler Harper photo Tony Maida, Dooley’s boss at Selkirk Paving and Leafs secretary, struggled to speak and had to compose himself several times as he related how Dooley initially reached out to him. “Just not too long ago Sean and I did talk about this whole road that we’ve been down together, and some of the texts and emails were not good. That’s just part of it,” he said. “I definitely see a new young guy who’s going to be great for his fiancée Courtney and [his son] Boone and for our company.” Several members of Nelson’s mental health community attended the event. Jaime Jenkins, who works with Freedom Quest Regional Youth Services and is joining Breakout, said people are often unaware of the services available. “I think there is an idea the absence of illness is wellness. It’s not necessarily true. Just because
you don’t have a mental illness doesn’t mean you’re flourishing,” she said. “I think that sometimes the desire to access services may not come as easily. And again, there’s a lot of stigma. Especially with youth, they don’t want their friends to know, they don’t want their parents to know, and so that’s why it’s nice to offer some confidential services for them.” Dooley said local counsellor Sandy Maclean will work with Breakout as a contact person as well as a workshop leader. Trevin Sewell, an assistant coach with the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Aldergrove Kodiaks, will represent the program in his league, and Dooley added he’s in talks with other KIJHL teams about adopting Breakout. Defenceman Dash Thompson was one of several Leafs to show up for the press conference. He said Dooley’s story made an impact on the team. “It takes a lot
In Brief Silverton seeks new administrator Silverton is looking for a new village administrator. Melisa Miles, who has held the job for the past 16 months, has accepted a position with the City of Merritt as director of corporate services. She starts her new job in March. Miles started as an administrative assistant in Silverton in June 2011, was promoted to deputy corporate officer in June 2014, and became chief administrator that September. The deadline for applications is Jan. 20.
RDCK hires new fire boss The Regional District of Central Kootenay has hired a new regional fire chief to replace Terry Swan, who has retired after five years in the job.
of courage to do something like that. I think we respect him a lot more for that,” said Thompson. Det.-Cst. David Laing meanwhile read a statement from Deputy Chief Paul Burkart, which said one in six calls to the Nelson Police Department are now related to mental illness. Laing, who received a Lieutenant Governor’s Award last year for his rescue of a suicidal woman on Nelson’s bridge in 2013, added police are still working to resolve how best to help people suffering from mental illness. “We get it where they’re on a bridge or holding a gun or feeling their life is over. How do you walk into that and fix that? You don’t. You walk in and it’s a band-aid solution,” said Laing. “But that’s why this thing is such a huge issue because it’s community based. “It’s got to be everybody.”
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Nelson police welcome new officer NELSON STAR STAFF Cst. Adam Sutherland was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the Nelson Police Department. Sutherland joins the force after serving almost eight years as a correctional officer with BC Corrections. He worked at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre until last year when he moved to Prince George to continue his career with corrections and be with extended family. Sutherland was chosen from among 110 applicants and will begin training on Jan. 25 at the Justice Institute of BC.
Sutherland said in a news release that as he and his wife grew up in a small community, they look forward to raising their two sons in Nelson. Sutherland enjoys running, weightlifting and outdoor activities, including kayaking, hiking and camping. He said he is excited about the prospect of returning to downhill skiing, something he did in his youth. Adam Sutherland (right) was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the Nelson Police Department by Judge Don Sperry (left). Jaimie Killen photo
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CAN YOU MOVE WITH THE KIDS AFTER DIVORCE? You badly want to move back to Ontario with the kids, where you were raised and the rest of your large family lives. Your husband objects, leading to your marriage breaking up. Like you have all along, you both co-parent the kids in the roughly two years it takes for your divorce to be sorted out. Should you be able to move with the kids? Our B.C. appeal court recently re-visited this thorny “mobility” question. Hong Kong-born Cindy (names changed) came to Toronto with her Chinese family when she was four. She moved to Vancouver in 1998 after becoming a vet, and met her future husband Todd the following year. In 2000 she joined him in Victoria where he lived and worked, and they got married in 2002. They had two children, Adam and Ellen, but after some nine and a half years of marriage, they split up over Cindy’s wish to move the family to Toronto. Cindy went to court for a divorce and permission to move with the kids. The key question in these mobility cases is always whether a move would be in the best interests of the children. The court looked at the various factors that have to be balanced to decide this. It stressed that each family situation needs to be treated individually. Here, both children had an excellent relationship with Cindy and Todd, who were loving parents, and wanted to stay with both. A psychological evaluation suggested what was best for the children going forward was both parents continuing to look after them, either in Victoria or in Toronto (if both parents moved there). Cindy argued that her moving and taking the kids was best for them – they could be closer to her extended family and benefit from more exposure to their Chinese cultural heritage. But the court decided that, in the particular circumstances here, it was more important that Cindy and Todd continue to co-parent the kids. One significant element was that Adam had fallen ill at 18 months and developed learning and other difficulties. He was diagnosed as hyper-active with attention deficits and also had nonspecific communication disorder. But with a special individual education plan in school, he was making progress and could now just meet his minimum grade level standards. He was well-liked by his classmates. The disruption of moving him to a whole new environment would set him back more than other kids. Also, Cindy could pursue her work equally well in Toronto or Victoria, but Todd couldn’t. He had worked his way up in one company over 20 years and now held an executive position there, though he didn’t have corresponding academic credentials. Unlike Cindy, if he moved to Toronto to be near the kids, a similar position was likely out of reach, so he might not be able to provide as well for the kids. The court concluded that being co-parented in Victoria was best for the children in this case.
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Four skiers rescued from Five Mile drainage NELSON STAR STAFF Nelson Search and Rescue is thinking about installing signage in the Five Mile drainage area near Whitewater Ski Resort after finding missing skiers there for the third time this year. They, along with search teams from Kaslo and South Columbia, were called out Saturday after the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria received a distress signal Saturday evening. RCMP were able to trace the signal to a group of four backcountry skiers who were overdue. Search and rescue manager Scott Spencer said due to darkness, avalanche danger and the fact the group was well equipped, a team was sent to drive the Whitewater road overnight to help the missing skiers if they made it out to the road on their own. A helicopter rescue team and ground crews were sent out at dawn to check the location of the distress signal. “The team did several passes over the thickly forested valley with the helicopter without suc-
Tomlin named new RDEK CAO NELSON STAR STAFF A Slocan Valley-raised man has been named the incoming chief administrator of the Regional District of East Kootenay. Shawn Tomlin will take over the position once longtime administrator Lee-Ann Crane retires in June. Crane has been at the helm of the organization for over 18 years and has been an RDEK employee for almost 37 years. Tomlin, a 1994 graduate of Mount Sentinel Secondary, has been with the RDEK for 13 years, the last nine as chief financial officer. “We wish Lee-Ann the very best in her retirement and know Shawn will have huge shoes to fill,” chair Rob Gay said in a news release. “Having said that, Shawn knows the RDEK, our programs and services and has been a key member of our senior management team, so we feel confident he will be able to make the transition into this new role with a good understanding of the role and the support of our board and staff.”
cess but some of the crew in the helicopter could smell wood smoke in an area of thick trees,” Spencer said in a news release. “With further investigation in the area the missing group was discovered deep in the valley bottom in a makeshift camp.” They had built a snow cave for shelter and had a fire going which they used to signal the helicopter. The ground team reached them shortly after 9 a.m. and found them cold and tired but otherwise in good spirits. Despite knowing the area well, they had become disoriented in poor visibility and skied in a circle before they realized they were in trouble and sent out the distress signal. The four were taken to a landing site and flown out to safety. Spencer said the area has been a frequent site of rescues in recent years due to the the terrain and structure of the valley. “It has become common for even well-equipped and experienced backcountry enthusiasts to become lost in the area,” he said. “Nelson Search and Rescue will explore the possibility of having
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One of the biggest challenges facing NYS is ensuring that all of our leagues are balanced. As part of working to solve this challenge, we want to make sure that all parents and players are aware that NYS will make changes to rosters up to three weeks after the start of the season. Our goal is watch each team and each league very closely and make the necessary changes to team rosters in order to ensure parity. Parity will be given priority over all of other issues, which includes any special requests the division managers will endeavor to accommodate. While we understand that these decisions may not always be popular with some players, parents and teams, the consequences of unbalanced leagues are far more critical to the overall success of our association. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support of this process. REP Soccer (11-18 yrs old in 2016) For all players representing NYSA and travelling to tournaments across BC and north-west USA. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays. MUST sign by January 31st for Rep soccer fee $160. After this date it’s $190 and waitlist only. For U11 and U12 Rep players it is mandatory to play in House league. For U13-U17 Rep players House league is optional. No extra cost for Rep players to play in house leagues. U18 Rep players are Rep only. Before registering for REP soccer be advised of the time commitment and expectation regarding attendance at both REP and House games and practices. Every House player will receive a full uniform kit (jersey, shorts and socks). Shinpads and outdoor soccer shoes are responsibility of the player. (U4 will receive jersey only). Volunteer Coaches Needed Join the fun and lead our youth to a better understanding of the game of Soccer. Professional coaching support is available to each volunteer coach. Sign up to coach now !!! For those in need of financial help applications are available on our website.
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Happiness comes from deeds well done
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he beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of how we are living our lives. A great time to review the goals we have set for ourselves, a time to ensure we are moving in the direction we want to go. This requires the willingness to reflect and honestly assess our progress, scrutinizing how efficiently we have been spending our time and resources, assessing our savings and
Grateful for great medical treatment On a Sunday afternoon in midNovember I was required to have an emergency medical procedure which first involved a visit to the emergency department at the Nelson hospital and after diagnosis I was transferred by ambulance to the Trail hospital. In Trail (the next morning) an appendectomy was performed and after a short stay, I was released and am happy to say I quickly returned to good health. But to say I am grateful for the medical treatment I received would be an understatement. I simply cannot find adequate words to properly thank all the medical staff involved and it remains a mystery to me how they can perform to such a high and caring level when obviously the facilities are overburdened to the max and chronically understaffed even at baseline staffing levels. In particular I want to commend the receptionist who was on duty in Nelson emergency, the triage
expenditures. This process of personal inventory and accounting can be arduous and time consuming. However the results are worthwhile, energizing and often liberating. This process is exactly what council is engaged in at a corporate level. Each of your city’s management team is taking their turn presenting reports and budgets to your representatives (council) on progress made in 2015 and plans for 2016. We have been hearing about water, sewer, hydro, roads, parks, trees, information technology, facilities maintenance, recreation, libraries, fire services, police services, arts, culture and economic development. We are also reviewing and sharing how each of us has executed our duties and responsibilities. This evaluation process is much richer now that council has the benefit of our first year behind us. We have a wonderful mix of experience and perspectives around the council table which always leads to some lively discussions. Decorum is easily maintained because even the most staunch conservative and those with very progressive liberal views rec-
ognize that it is through respectful listening and debate that we will find the best course of action. We actually have more in common with each other than we would like to admit. We would all agree that “There is no place like home” especially when that home is in Nelson, BC. We have a common goal, which is to make the best decisions on behalf of our constituents to ensure
that Nelson remains one of the best communities in the world to live, work, and raise a family. My personal New Year’s reflections caused me to consider the many blessings for which I am so grateful including the decision to make Nelson our home. I also want to be very clear that it is the unique contribution of every person who lives in Nelson that makes it such a
nurse who directed my treatment, Drs. McBride and Sparrow who attended me and provided diagnosis, the nursing staff on duty who cared for me and organized the ambulance that transported me to Trail, the ambulance attendants who made the trip almost pleasurable and who also expedited my admittance to the Trail hospital so seamlessly and the duty nurse on the surgery ward who organized my admittance to a ward in spite of the fact surgery was still happening at 10 p.m. It was amazing to me that all these folks, under such pressure, could continually respond with such caring and sincerity. It gets even more amazing. At about 2 a.m., I was visited in my room by the surgeon, Dr. Schumacher, and the anesthesiologist whose name I have unfortunately misfiled, apologizing to me that my surgery was re-scheduled for 7 a.m., as they had been in the operating room for over 10 hours as another procedure had taken longer than scheduled. Obviously I was stable but would
that be okay with me? They wanted to get a few hours rest before going back into surgery. Can you imagine? I was totally overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness and caring that these two doctors, after an unusually hectic day in surgery would come to my room to explain to me my new schedule. Sure enough, at 7 a.m. I was whisked down to surgery, had my procedure by these same doctors, waking up a couple of hours later in a very busy recovery room. As all this had occurred on a Sunday and Monday, I had no opportunity to see my family doctor, Dr. Hii. (Incidentally, he is the greatest family doctor one could wish for.) But who walks in the door of my room after recovery? Yes, in walks Dr. Hii who conducts a post-op checkup and organizes a follow-up appointment. Unbelievable! Where else in the world would one find medical professionals like all of the above?We are so lucky to have such dedicated people in our system in the Kootenays and as previously men-
tioned I don’t know enough words to adequately express my thanks and appreciation, except thank you all so very, very much. Terry Gainer Nelson
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Nelson has many happy people, Michael Dailly writes. Here are three of them: Bella and Sebastien Donaldson hung out last year with friend Calla Port and their dog Maybe in Davies Street Park. Will Johnson photo
Loud motorcycles not about safety Re: “Loud pipes make motorcycling safer,” Letters, Jan. 8 Ruth Meyers claims that loud pipes make motorcycles safer. I have heard this justification before and assumed it was a joke. Clearly I was wrong. I have owned and enjoyed a wide variety of motorcycles since the 1960s. Ms. Meyers recounts an experience which she feels validates her “loud is safe” theory. I will recount one of mine. My wife and I were on a ride last summer, cruising down open highway when an idiot on a Harley ripped past us at full throttle. In spite of my failing hearing, a helmet and wind noise, the sound from that bike was so deafening it seemed like a
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great place. A recent phenomenon is using people’s level of happiness to measure the health of a community. I subscribe to the view that true happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done. Of course it is a decision we each make internally and then when our actions reflect that internal decision we demonstrate and share our happiness. Nelson has many happy people. The reward of being willing to donate time, effort and resources to endeavours that help others, creates more happiness. According to a report prepared for Nelson’s Social Planning Action Network and the Women’s Centre “Nelson is home to well over 80 non-profit organizations that rely on assistance from volunteers.” Looking for more happiness? Get involved. To the many Nelsonites who already contribute, thank you for helping to make Nelson the great community that it is. Questions or comments? Please contact me directly at mdailly@ nelson.ca. Nelson city councillor Michael Dailly shares this space each week with his council colleagues.
physical blow to the head. Imagine that someone sneaks up behind you and fires a starter’s pistol beside your ear. The shock is painful and disorienting. It is physical assault. It fills you with anger and then aggression. That is how I felt and if I was as reckless as he (or she) I would have matched the 130 km/h and followed this criminal to a place where I could get a license number and vent and lodge a complaint. Now perhaps this idiot actually is safer when riding with straight pipes, but what about the other 99 per cent of humanity? And what about the anger directed against all motorcyclists as a result of the loud and reckless few? There is growing and justifiable resentment against loud motorcycles. The issue is certainly not safety. The issue is about having respect for others. Society is reaching its limit on this particular type of immature behaviour and hopefully other “screw the rest of you” behaviours as well. Rob McArthur Nelson
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LEAFS HOCKEY Tell us how your team is doing. Email: tyler.harper@nelsonstar.com
Leafs have no answer for Dynamiters Nelson finished with one win and two losses during three games in three nights.
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Pity the team that has to face the Kimberley Dynamiters. Every play, every shot, every goal showed the defending KIJHL champions are in a class of their own. And the Nelson Leafs? Not even close. The league-leading Dynamiters put on a clinic Saturday in a 4-0 win over a fatigued Leafs squad that often had difficulty just moving the puck across the neutral zone. Sixty minutes of failure against Kimberley’s air-tight defence led to Nelson showing plenty of frustration with several penalties near the end of the contest. “I think that just comes when you are down,” said Leafs captain Rayce Miller. “No one likes to lose. Especially our team. Of course tempers are going to get high, guys are going to take liberties, rough up the other team but at the end of the day we need to be better as a group and we can be. Just onward and upward from here.” Nelson native Sawyer Hunt scored twice while Jordan Busch and Tanner Wit each added singles for Kimberley (32-5-4), and goaltender Tyson Brouwer stopped 16 shots for the shutout. Patrick Ostermann, meanwhile, made 27 saves in net for the Leafs (17-23-1), who were playing their third game in three nights. The unfortunate scheduling started with a 4-2 win at home against Grand Forks on Thursday followed by a 5-2 loss in Fernie on Friday. Miller conceded fatigue was a factor Saturday. “Yeah, you definitely feel tired but that’s never an excuse to give away a game. Especially at home
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Leafs forward Jordan Davie chases down a Dynamiter on Saturday. Tyler Harper photo you need to come ready to play and get the ‘W.’” Kimberley struck first blood just over five minutes into the game when Dynamiters defenceman George Bertoia’s shot from the point on the power play was tipped in by Hunt for the early lead. The period was dominated by Dynamiter possession but Ostermann was game just one night after being forced to make 52 saves against Fernie. His best against Kimberley was a glove save that had the crowd buzzing. Still, Nelson struggled to keep the puck on their sticks and even getting across centre ice often seemed a tall order aside from the occasional breakout. “Give the other team credit. They’re a well-coached team and they’ve got a lot of skill,” said Leafs head coach Mario DiBella. “They implemented a full trap in the neutral zone as soon as the puck turned over. It was hard for us to penetrate what they had set up for their defence.” It was a far more even game in the second period. The Leafs looked competent offensively
— insofar as they were actually able to complete passes and set up plays against the stout Dynamiters defence — but that didn’t put them on the scoreboard. Busch added his 55th point of the campaign with a power play goal at 8:11 to give Kimberley a 2-0 lead. Then, as the period entered its final minute, Ostermann spread out to make an outstanding stick save at the goal-line, but that was made moot only a second later when Hunt banged in the rebound for a 3-0 lead. Nelson tried a more physical effort against Kimberley in the third. Several bodies went sliding along the ice and into the boards, yet that hardly did the Leafs any favours — they didn’t even get a shot for the first nine minutes of the period and ended with just two during the full 20 minutes. The period ended with a thud, both literally and metaphorically. Leafs forward Nicholas Ketola laid a charging hit to the head of Kimberley forward Korbyn
Chabot with just over five minutes left in the game. That got Ketola ejected, and three minutes later Wit scored on the power play to add an exclamation point to the Dynamiters’ dominance against the Leafs. The incident resulted in a three-game suspension for Ketola, who won’t be able to return to the Leafs until Feb. 6. Kimberley head coach Jerry Bancks said the hit left Chabot woozy, but they wouldn’t know if he suffered a concussion until he could be examined when the team returned to Kimberley. DiBella didn’t believe Ketola’s hit made contact with Chabot’s head. The point of contact, for what it’s worth, was unclear from the press box. “At worst it may have been called as a charge,” said DiBella. “I thought that he came across the ice, the player was skating the puck up ice and Ketola hit him on his shoulder. The shot was not a head shot and to call it a head shot was the wrong call. That’s my opinion and I didn’t have the same vantage point as the referee.”
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Weekly events Glacier Harmonies Women’s Chorus at 7 p.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth St., newcomers welcome. More info: 250-825-0027.
The Healing Meditation, gentle, guided meditation infused with the power of Conscious Co-Creation through spiritually realigning your thoughts and letting go of conditions. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 507 Vernon, back door, by donation. More info: 250-229-2253. Nelson Chess Club, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association 717 Vernon St. All ages and levels are welcome.
Meadow Creek Wetland Restoration Open House at the Lardeau Valley Community Club, 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 including site tour of the wetland restoration projects. More info: 604-882-9988.
Breastfeeding Drop-in Support by a public health nurse Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Nelson Health Centre, 2-333 Victoria St. More info: 250-505-7200.
Edible Wild Plants, a talk by Libby Ruljancich hosted by the West Kootenay Naturalists, Castlegar Selkirk College, Room K10, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. More info: 250-3655804.
Taoist Tai Chi Arts Classes Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. By donation. Free introductory class, join any time. More info: 250-509-2499.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 invites guests to enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). More info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727.
Let’s Start a Conversation, a public board meeting of the Pura Vida Festival, Jan. 25, 5:30 to 6:30 at 619A Front St., to discuss numerous topics from our shelter for young girls in Peru, volunteer options, and future fundraisers. More info: 250-777-2221.
iPad Support for Seniors at Seniors Coordinating Society, 719 Vernon, Thursdays Dec. 31 to Jan 21, free. More info: 250-505-2361.
Parkinson Support Group meets every third Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christie Lees Hall In Kiwanis Villa, Gordon Road. No meeting in December. More info: ecartlidge@shaw.ca.
Seniors Coordinating Society Income Tax Program for low income and seniors at the Civic Centre on Vernon St. Tuesdays 9:30 to noon. More info: 250-352-6008.
Djembe drum circle every third Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay, 7 p.m. $5. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums.
Ymir Snowfest: pancake breakfast, music, fun, games, obstacle races and sliding hills, Feb. 13. More info: 250-357-9555. Elder Abuse in the LGBT Community, town hall meeting presented by ANKORS and Interior Health, Feb. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Best Western. Videos, fact sheets, discussion, refreshments. Registration required at IHAdultGuardianship@interiorhealth.ca. Slopes for Hope presented by Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club, a family friendly ski-a-thon in which participants attempt to ski or board the vertical height of Mount Everest in one day (29,029 feet) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, March 5. Register at slopesforhope. ca. More info: 250-364-0403.
Monthly Events People in Pain Support Group, Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St., 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. More info: dick@pipain.com. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More info: 250-352-3583. Nelson Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September-June, noon to 1 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. More info: nelsonbcsg@gmail.com
Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to sing harmoniously. Weekly practice at Kiwanis Christie Lees Hall on Radio Ave. Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. More info: 250-352-7025. Nelson Healing Rooms, a place for confidential prayer, Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 711 10th Street, free. More info: nelsonhealingrooms@gmail.com. Alcoholics Anonymous holds early morning, noon hour and evening meetings on specific days at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs). More info: 250-3523391. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon St. and Friday 8 to 9
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As War Amps 2016 key tags are mailed to BC residents this week, the service marks 70 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the key tag service assist members of the War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP), including Fraser Packham, 10, of Nelson. Fraser was born a left arm amputee and has received financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and recreational devices. Growing up, he has also attended regional CHAMP seminars where children and parents learn about the latest in artificial limbs, dealing with teasing and bullying and parenting an amputee child. “With CHAMP’s support, there’s nothing stopping Fraser,” says his mom, Kiersten. “The seminars have been a great resource as he has met kids just like him and knows he is not alone.” The War Amps key tag service was launched in 1946 so that returning war amputees could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the association. The key tag service continues to
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Fraser Packham received financial assistance for the cost of artificial arms thanks to public support of the key tag service. Submitted photo employ amputees and people with disabilities. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. Should the keys be lost, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag, or deposit them in any mailbox, and the keys will be returned to the owner by bonded courier. “Thanks to the public’s
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Hausleitner, Hauck triumph at Teck Kootenay Cup TYLER HARPER Nelson Star
Home-field advantage worked out just fine for Doris Hausleitner and Travis Hauck. The pair of Nelson natives each won the women’s and men’s Masters A 11-kilometre races respectively at the Teck Kootenay Cup cross country ski event, hosted Sunday by the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Hausleitner’s result was never in doubt — she finished 4:02 ahead of second-place Kerri Holmes while Abi Moore followed in third. Hausleitner, one of the Track Attack youth coaches at the club, said she drew energy from the crowd of enthusiastic spectators on hand. “Sometimes in the very back corner [of your mind] you’re sort of feeling a little less motivated,” she
said. “But it’s nice, there’s lots of people out on the course, people are cheering, it helps you keep going.” Hauck, meanwhile, won the men’s race for the third year in a row. He finished 1:40 ahead of Matthew Tonner with Gregory Mundy filling out the podium in third. Hauck, who often visits the ski club before work in the morning and even at night with a head lamp, praised the skill level of the competition. “I was a little bit nervous. There were a couple new guys out. I had to give it all I had and did that until I got out to the end of the trails and looked back and had a little bit of a break so I could slow down a little bit.” Nelson’s course is scenic but no easy run. Hausleitner said the
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layout keeps it fun for skiers and fans alike. “It’s a pretty flat course here in Nelson, so that’s actually tough because there’s no rest,” she said. “You have to keep pushing. But it’s a nice course. They did a really good job. The fun part is they did loops around the stadium so you get more spectator leisure.” Other winners included: George Edney (Masters B Men); Lesley Beatson (Masters B Women); Kurstun Smith (Recreational); Thomas Dodsworth (Open Men); Remi Drolet (Junior Boys); Michaela McLean (Junior Girls); Ira McKimm (Juvenile Boys); and Mackenzie McLean (Juvenile Girls). Sunday’s event was the third of six scheduled Kootenay Cups this season, with the next planned for Jan. 30 in Invermere.
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The Nelson Senior Leafs went undefeated at a weekend tournament in Castlegar.
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Nelson minor hockey wins at four tournaments; Ice drop two games NELSON STAR STAFF
The Nelson Leafs’ future stars were victorious in four weekend tournaments. The senior novice Leafs went undefeated through three games in Castlegar at a 22-team tournament. Jack Boyes and Wyatt Groenhuysen each scored hat tricks in a 12-0 win over the Greater Trail Snipers on Friday. Boyes had another hat trick in an 8-2 win against Key City Drywall on Saturday, and the Leafs capped the tourney with a 5-2 victory against the Creston Valley Chiefs on Sunday. Meanwhile, Nelson’s peewee Tier 2 squad finished first at a six-team tournament in Trail. The Leafs captured gold Sunday with a 4-3 win in the finals against Spokane after advancing past Kamloops 3-2 in the
semifinals. Nelson went 2-1 in the preliminary round. Also in Trail, the Nelson-Castlegar peewee Tier 3 team took home gold with a 5-3 victory against Fernie in a sixteam competition. In Nelson, the midget Leafs No. 2 team were undefeated through five games at a six-team tournament. The team took first place with a 9-2 win in the finale against Castlegar. Midget Leafs No. 1 finished third.
the Rockets beat the Ice 3-1 in the opening game Saturday. Terrell Clarricoates had the lone goal for the Ice. In Sunday’s game, the Rockets doubled the Ice
4-2 to keep pace with the Vancouver NW Giants for third overall at 17-82. The Ice, meanwhile, remain second from the bottom of the standings at 4-22-2.
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I L.V. Rogers defends home turf at Bomber Classic The L.V. Rogers senior girls basketball team continues to shell the competition. The team defeated Rutland 64-41 to win the eight-team Bomber Classic on their own hardwood over the weekend. L.V. Rogers also beat Elkford 54-16 in the first game and Osoyoos 64-11 in the second before the final. It’s the team’s second tournament win so far this season after taking the Crowe Cage Bowl in December. Submitted photo
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f you were in the vicinity of Apex last Sunday, you would have noticed a bevy of activity. Your local Nordic ski club hosted an amazing event called the Kootenay Cup — 118 participants ranging in ages from five to 72, fabulous local community draw prizes — held at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Shout outs to all the volunteers (special one goes to Kaj Gyr, the chief of race), voluntolds (thanks Andy), staff members, athletes and their supporters!
If you didn’t get a chance to participate, there’s always next year and you won’t have to wait that long for other exciting activities at Nelson Nordic. First up is free skiing on BC Family Day (Monday, Feb. 8) then the always popular Valentine’s Day festivities (Sunday, Feb. 14), Slopes for Hope on March 5 and Nelson Nordic Hill Climb March 6. Watch this column for more details or go the website at nelsonnordicski.ca.
March break, consider a climbing camp at the Cube from March 14 to 18. Check out their webpage: cubeclimbing.com.
Interested in pickleball? Maybe you have a question or two? Give Barry a call at 250-352-9341.
Nancy Quackenbush is a director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council and Nelson Tennis Club, and co-president of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Game On appears once a month.
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Voting patterns reveal few surprises, candidates say STEVE HUBRECHT Invermere Valley Echo
Second of two parts Federal Kootenay-Columbia candidates, or those working for them, are generally not surprised — although some are disappointed — with town-by-town breakdown of voting patterns on election day during this past fall’s federal election. The patterns reveal the NDP dominated the western part of the Kootenay-Columbia riding; the Conservatives dominated the southern part of the riding; there was a narrower gap between the NDP, Conservatives and Liberals in the northern part of the riding than elsewhere; and the Green Party
got its best results in and around Kimberley. “We absolutely expected to do well in the west,” said new NDP Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski, adding much credit for that goes to former NDP MP Alex Atamenenko, who represented Nelson, Kaslo, and Salmo before the area was hived off from its old riding and joined onto KootenayColumbia riding for the 2015 federal election, as well as to provincial NDP MLAs Michelle Mungall and Norm Macdonald. “It really made it easier. I wouldn’t say outright easy, but certainly it helps that people from that area have had a long and really positive
experience with the NDP for many years, and that showed on election night,” said Stetski. The Echo was unable to get comment from the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative Riding Association, but former Conservative MP David Wilks touched on the geographic voting patterns shortly after the election, saying that the incorporation of the Nelson-Kaslo area — long seen as an NDP stronghold — into Kootenay-Columbia was one of the biggest factors. “It was huge and I knew it going in. Nelson and Kaslo — nothing against them, they are great places — but they are a different demographic and vote differently [than other parts of
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In the mortgage industry there are 5 main factors lenders look at in order to proceed with any transaction. The 5 factors are known as the 5 C’s of mortgage lending: Collateral: The property itself that you are purchasing or refinancing. Main consideration goes into the property type, location and marketability. Capital: Where is your down payment coming from? Minimum down payment is 5% and can come from your own resources or can be gifted from a immediate family member. Credit: Do you have proven credit and show a good history of repayment? Capacity: How are you going to make ongoing payments for this mortgage? Proof of income and requirements differ whether you are salaried, hourly, self employed or somewhere in between. This is the most important factor to obtain the best mortgage. Character: Are you a great person? In many cases from a lenders perspective they can tell if you are a great person to lend money based on the above factors but we can elaborate on your character to lenders by getting to know each other through the entire mortgage process. Mortgages are NOT a one size fits all, so always make sure that you have someone that is competent in the Mortgage industry and has options to meet your specific needs.
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other parts. There seemed to be a strong sense of ‘we’re being dragged into this Conservative riding and we’re going to band together and vote hard to get a non-Conservative candidate in’.” The overwhelming Conservative strength in the southern part of the riding came as no shock either, with Wilks acknowledging it has long been a bastion of Conservative support, and Stetski saying “obviously we [the NDP] have a lot of work to do there.” Stetski added that the southern Kootenay-Columbia affinity for the Conservatives is similar to the western Kootenay-Columbia affinCONTINUED ON A15
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CONTINUED FROM A14 ity for the NDP, in that both trends are buttressed by a long history of popular MPs. “Jim Abbott was really popular in that area, and with good reason. He represented the riding, first for the Reform Party and then for the Conservatives, for 17 years. A lot of people really liked him, and I certainly like him a lot as a human being, although obviously we have differing political views — so that built strength. Then Wilks took over the riding for another four years, so that’s a 21-year stretch that really helped build up a solid base of support,” said Stetski. In Cranbrook, where Stetski had previously been mayor, the Conservatives reigned supreme, just as elsewhere in the southern part of
Kootenay-Columbia. While that may not have been the result the NDP was hoping for in the town, it was not unexpected, according to Stetski. “There is a strong Conservative element in Cranbrook, which can be really effective at getting the vote out,” he said. “We didn’t win Cranbrook, but we were able to pick up a couple thousand votes in there, an increase from what we had there last election, and at the end of the day that really helped. I won the riding by just 285 votes, so the message of this election — to me — is that every vote really counts.” That the Green Party had its best results in and around Kimberley — where the party had its campaign headquarters — was also expected, according to Green. “I’m better known in Kimberly and
the surrounding area than elsewhere, and there’s a fairly strong green movement in Kimberley, especially around topics such as local food production and energy efficiency. It’s present in other towns as well, but it’s quite strong here and it seems to translate into votes,” he said. “We also tend to do better in recreationcentred towns with big ski resorts, such as Kimberley, Golden and Revelstoke. What I think that tends to reflect is the younger demographic in those places.” The trend of no single party dominating the northern part of the riding was anticipated by both the NDP and the Liberals. The 73 per cent of eligible voters who came to the polls in KootenayColumbia gave the riding one of the highest voter turnout rates in the country.
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Livres en français Francophones can enjoy new French language materials at the Nelson Public Library thanks to support from BC’s Francophone Affairs Program. The library purchased 40 new French books, eight DVDs and four audiobooks for the physical collection, as well as 20 downloadable eBooks in French. Members of L’Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) offered suggestions for new acquisitions. Here, adult services coordinator Anne DeGrace (left) and AFKO director Lyne Chartier celebrate the enhanced collection. Submitted photo
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The Vallican Whole Community Centre has spent the past two years getting itself all gussied up, and now it’s time to celebrate. Several exciting events are coming up. The plans are made, the invitations are going out, and now all that’s needed is for everyone to show up and enjoy. First of all, Saturday, Jan. 23 is the beloved winter Locavores’ Feast, followed by the equally popular Six Slocan Valley Minutes. This year’s feast is also an opportunity to thank the many businesses, organizations and individuals who contributed to the Whole’s massive retrofit: new roof, new heating sys-
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at 6 p.m., SSVM at 7 p.m. As always the organizers are asking community members to bring generous potluck contributions, this time maybe just a little more generous than ever as the idea is to treat the renovation supporters to a feast. The Whole will be laying on extra entrees, and the rest of the festive table is up to everyone. It takes a community to build a community centre, and to create a community feast. And there’s more. Next up is an extraordinary series, Up Close and Intimate, three outstanding events starting with Love … and all that Jazz on Valentine’s Day, then the Kootenay Divas, then Lucas Myers.
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CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372. Linda Hunter retires from the Infant Development Program after 25 years. Thanks everyone for your welcoming support.
Lost & Found FOUND: New Backpack & Hat at Lion’s Park on Jan 1st. Call 354-2907 to identify. FOUND: Purple Girls Bike at South Nelson in Nov. Call 250 354-2907 to identify LOST: Red thumb drive phone 250 352-6200
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Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.
Travel SEE POLAR Bears, walrus and whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)
Children Childcare Available Best Day Home Ever! Babies, Toddlers, Kids. Registered. Subsidize Avail. Retired Teacher. Call Susan 250-354-4724
Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Driver Sutco Seeks US Qualified Class 1 driver for Castlegar based chip hauls. Rotating shift work, extended health benefits, matched contribution pension plan, e-logs and direct deposit pay. Apply at www.sutco.ca, fax resume & abstract to 778-754-4025 call 1 888 357 2612 Ext.130
Education/Trade Schools START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. info@canscribe.com. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit today: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career!
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(Registered Nurses) Bayshore Specialty Nursing is currently seeking (RN’s) for daytime shifts (21 hours per week, between 08001500 to attend in school) and / or 8 - 16 hour in home nighttime shifts per week in the Castlegar / Nelson area for youth with complex care needs. Pediatric experience preferred; some client transfers required. All training will be provided. Please send your resume & cover letter to: Bayshore Specialty Nursing Service - Attn: Kevin Williamson HR Generalist Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax: 1-866-686-7435. Note Nelson area position.
Help Wanted Administrative Assistant Berg Lehmann, a busy accounting firm, requires an administrative assistant to begin February 1. This position is full-time for March & April, and half-time otherwise, with occasional vacation relief. We offer a competitive wage and a pleasant working environment. Please email your resume to slehmann@berglehmann.ca CSM Travel in Bonnington is looking for an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Temporary, part-time position (20 - 30 hrs/week) starting immediately, ending Aug 31. Successful applicant must be proficient in MS Word & MS Excel, detail-oriented & possess strong English & basic accounting skills. Previous tourism industry experience & German language skills an asset. Please send cover letter & resume to petrakromer@shaw.ca
Red Clover Dental We are looking for an energetic, caring and professional full-time Dental Assistant. Experience is an asset but not a must. We hire for attitude first, and would love to join our team if you see assisting as your career and not just a job. Resumes can be dropped off in person at our front desk 201 - 402 Baker Street. SUTCO seeks US Qualified Class 1 Drivers for Castlegar based chip hauling. Rotating shifts, extended health benefits, matched contribution pension plan,e-logs, and direct deposit pay. Apply at www.sutco.ca, fax resume and abstract to 778-754-4025 or call 1-888-3572612 Ext.130
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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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TO THE FORMER CLIENTS OF TERRY L. NAPORA: Take notice that the legal practice of Terry L. Napora, located at 608 Baker St., Nelson, BC V1L 4J4, is closed. Clients may obtain their originally executed wills by contacting Katie Mason, at The Law Society of BC, 845 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 4Z9.
Misc. for Sale REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca
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Trades, Technical FULL-TIME LICENSED Autobody Technician required immediately by busy Import dealership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. Includes benefits and an aggressive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager: bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/ employment-opportunities.htm
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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944 THE CRA now has A DUTY OF CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.
Plumbing 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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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local
Prime Baker St building for lease 600 block 1000 sq ft street level 1000 sq ft alley access 250 352-5196 rock88@shaw.ca
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Beautiful Bright Newly Renovated 2Bd Apt, Avai now in central Nelson, Quiet adults only. N/S N/P $1000/m Ref Req. 250-354-4779
1990 Toyota Hilux Surf, 4cy diesel, auto, SUV, new brakes & front end, no rust, $5,400obo. ALSO 2000 Acura EL and Nissan Altima, both 4 cyl & 4 doors. 250-442-0122
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Must be a skilled multi-tasker with exceptional organizational skills, a passion for the highest level of customer service and a professional appearance. Strong computer and social medical skills is an asset. Previous Aesthetic/ medical experience is required. We offer a modern, relaxed work environment, competitive wages and a great benefit plan. No phone calls please, send/deliver resume to: 202-402 Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4H8 Short-listed applicants will be contacted
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JOB POSTING Employment Services Lead (Maternity Leave Replacement) The Skills Centre/Inside Job Consulting Ltd. The Greater Trail Community Skills Centre is seeking an individual to lead the Employment Services team in the delivery of the Employment Program of BC (EPBC). This full time, temporary position offers the opportunity to work with a team-oriented organization, to live and work in a friendly community with great lifestyle opportunities and a competitive wage and benefit package. Principal responsibilities: Key responsibilities include staff training and supervision, management of systems supporting service delivery, case load, quality insurance and key performance measures as well as input on other complementary employment services that are or could be delivered by the Skills Centre or its subsidiary, Inside Job Consulting. Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of employment services delivery, an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Human Services or Education and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. For a more detailed job description and an overview of the organization’s strategic priorities, contact jobs@ communityskillscentre.com. For more information about The Skills Centre, go to our website at www.communityskillscentre.com and for more information about the community as whole, go to www.workwestkootenay.ca. Submit your resume by January 29, 2016: Employment Services Contract Manager The Skills Centre #123-1290 Esplanade Trail, B.C. V1R 4T2 jobs@communityskillscentre.com
Pharmasave Nelson is Hiring!!!
Front Store Manager Exciting opportunity for an experienced Front Store Manager to be part of our community focused traditional Pharmasave store. Our store is located at 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and skills, plus benefits. Deadline for applications, January 31, 2016. Please email your resume to clyhne@forewest.ca
baristas Railtown Coffeehouse in Nelson is looking for energetic, responsible and friendly individuals to join our team of baristas. These positions may require opening, closing and weekend shifts.
Please forward resume to: info@ndac.ca PO Box 422 Nelson, BC V1L 5R2 Deadline Friday February 12, 2016
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Chief Constable Wayne Holland Upon the occasion of his retirement as Chief Constable of the Nelson Police Department, Wayne and Eileen Holland request the pleasure of your company for a very special celebratory dinner.
Saturday January 30, 2016
Council thanks Nelson’s heritage guru Mayor Deb Kozak presented a special citation to Bob Inwood at Monday’s council meeting. Cultural development officer Joy Barrett explained: “The City of Nelson is acknowledging Bob for his foresight and dedication to Nelson’s heritage. Over 30 years ago, Bob recognized our heritage buildings as valuable assets, and since then has tirelessly advised and consulted on heritage restoration projects. He was pivotal in the restoration of Baker St. through the Heritage Canada Foundation’s Main Street Canada program, which involved helping property owners and municipal governments to evaluate, interpret, conserve, enhance, and market local heritage in order to create jobs, encourage investment, increase tourism potential, and increase residents’ pride. Between 1980 and 1985 more than 70 heritage buildings were restored in Nelson’s downtown under Bob’s guidance, and Nelson would not be the remarkable city it is today without his talent, cultural insights and knowledge of Nelson’s architectural history. Thank you, Bob.” Bill Metcalfe photo
Best Western Baker Street Inn 153 Baker Street, Nelson, British Columbia 17:30 hours – Appetizers &Drinks 18:30 hours – Dinner & Presentations
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Limited tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Cheques may be made payable to “Nelson Police Department” Members: Dress Uniform or Mess Kit.
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