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laundry services at Kootenay Lake Hospital and several other larger centres, but continue to do the job in-house at some smaller facilities. The health authority announced Tuesday that it has reached a 20-year agreement with Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service Inc. to provide the majority of linen and laundry services through a centralized

Kelowna facility, supported by regional distribution centres. “A clear case exists to proceed with outsourcing laundry services at our major facilities,” board chair Erwin Malzer said in a news release. “With an anticipated savings of about $35 million over the life of the contract we will be able to increase our investment in facilities and equipment to support direct

patient care, including necessary upgrades and expansions of our emergency departments and operating rooms.” Hospitals in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops are affected in addition to Nelson. A total of 93 full-time equivalent positions will be lost, including 17 in Nelson. However, smaller laundries in Ashcroft, Lillooet,

Golden, Princeton, 100 Mile House, and Williams Lake were spared the axe and will continue to be operated by Interior Health. Ecotex is expected to take over laundry services by the summer of 2017. The company is headquartered in Seattle but has an Abbotsford office, and CONTINUED ON A9

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Project Beginning staged a 24-hour sit-in at L.V. Rogers secondary from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday. The event was in support of climate action and the LEAP Manifesto, a national declaration that lays out a vision for transforming away from fossil fuels. Once every hour the organizers — students Gillian Wiley, Quinn Barron, Sage Cowan, and others — made a short video of themselves answering a specific question. Examples: What is your vision of the Canada you want for your children? How did you first react to learning about climate change? Do your parents support you being involved with this event? If you could implement any climate policy, what would it be? How does climate change make you feel? Who is your climate inspiration? The final one, video No. 24, can be seen on the online version of this story at nelsonstar. com along with more photos. The other 23 videos can be viewed on YouTube or on the Project Beginning Facebook page. The sit-in included conversations, workshops, and speakers, and had the blessing of the school administration. It echoes a fictional sit-in for climate action in LVR hallways portrayed in The Change Agents, a feature film produced by LVR teacher Robyn Sheppard’s theatre classes several years ago. The Star visited LVR on Monday afternoon and talked to Wiley, Barron, and Cowan. They were excited about a phone conversation they’d just had with a former LVR student. Gillian: We were just on a phone call with Zoë Caron. She’s a graduate of LVR and an environmental advisor to Justin Trudeau. She’s currently in meetings with him and the premiers in Vancouver to talk about cli-

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From left: L.V. Rogers students Sage Cowan, Quinn Barron, and Gillian Wiley were among the organizers of a 24-hour climate change vigil that saw about 50 students camped in the hall from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday. Bill Metcalfe photo

engaged, but they are learning from the kids who are more engaged. Gillian: We are asking them questions, like why are you here, what do you think is the most important part of the Leap Manifesto, and things like that. We are asking ourselves and we are asking them. Nelson Star: Did you get much skepticism? Quinn: We have been getting a little, but today it has been quite positive. We have in the past when we have been planning events. Sage: But for the most part everyone has been incredibly supportive. Gillian: The students are supportive, the administration are supportive, people in the community have been supportive. We have people bringing us food, we have speakers from the community who will be speaking this afternoon. Quinn: The students have been supportive by coming to our event and committing. Nelson Star: Did you sleep? Gillian: A little. Quinn didn’t sleep. Nelson Star: You guys don’t seem tired at all. In fact you seem quite lively, but maybe it’s adrenalin. Gillian: Yes, we are in a surreal state right now. Nelson Star: Is there anything you want to add? Gillian: This is an issue that can make you feel like the future is futile, it can make you feel like everything is hopeless, but when I look around and see that I am inheriting the Earth with these people who are sitting here, it makes me so hopeful. That is what I take away from this event. Sage: Me too. Quinn: It makes me see it as an opportunity more than anything else, to change our world for the better in so many ways, not just in fixing the climate but making our society better.

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Several scenarios presented at a public meeting Wednesday would result in the closure or reconfiguration of W.E. Graham school in Slocan. However, the top-ranked options are a rebuild or renovation to Greg Nesteroff photo Winlaw elementary. nine is the status quo, and option ten would convert Winlaw to a K-3 and W.E. Graham to a 4-6. Presently the latter is K-10. In 2011, the board rejected a proposal to turn Winlaw into a K-3 and W.E. Graham into a 4-10. During the presentation, district staff outlined the complex scoring process they used to arrive at the rankings, which evaluated 50 proposed scenarios using 16 criteria, including a variety of economic, educational, operational, and strategic factors. While the exercise seeks to make more efficient use of space, it also considers the impact on students. The results have been presented over the last week in a series of public meetings for each “family of schools” —

Nelson, Creston, Kaslo, Salmo (see related story below), and the Slocan Valley. Morris said their task now is to take public feedback and come up with an overall plan. She said it’s unlikely they will simply choose the top-ranked option in each family of schools, especially if it means tying the district’s future to funding to build several new schools or major renovations. Although some changes could take effect by September, it’s more likely whatever plan the board ultimately adopts will be phased in over several years. Morris said the district has lost 2,000 students since 199697 and has about 1,750 empty classroom seats. It also has $83 million in looming capital works or deferred maintenance.

About 35 people attended Wednesday’s meeting. Slocan Valley trustee Sharon Nazaroff said she was pleased with the turnout. “It’s great to hear all the questions and feedback,” she said. “I feel our staff is prepared to be open and listen. What we’re presenting is data. It’s impartial, not emotional.” The complete scoring results of the various scenarios and the methodology used to arrive at them will be available Friday afternoon on the district’s website, sd8.bc.ca. Feedback is being gathered until March 28, by which time a draft plan is expected to be ready for further public presentations. A second round of input will then be collected until April 30.

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Salmo elementary school would close and Salmo secondary would be reconfigured as a K-12 in the top-ranked option presented at a public meeting Tuesday. The Kootenay Lake school district presented seven possibilities to the 35 or so people who turned out. Four involved closing Salmo elementary, including the top three. The second-ranked alternative would see Salmo secondary become a K-9 and Grades 10 to 12 bussed to L.V. Rogers in Nelson. However, secretary-

treasurer Kim Morris said that option “isn’t highly supported” by the community. “They want to keep K-12 in Salmo,” she said. Morris added there does seem to be support for combining the elementary and secondary schools provided space can added to the latter, which is the third option. In that scenario, they would invite community partners. “If we were to get a new build or an addition is there a partner like a daycare society, library, or [government] min-

istry that is also looking for a new build that could partner with us? New builds are excellent opportunities for partnerships as usually more than one organization in a community is looking for capital for new or updated space. “Crawford Bay is an excellent example of this in that when the new school was built the community raised a lot of capital funds and brought them to the table for the new build. As a result the community has permanent office and meeting space in the new school.”

The fourth option would see Salmo elementary become a K-5 and Salmo secondary a 6-12. The fifth option would make the elementary school a K-4 and the secondary school a 5-12. (Presently Salmo elementary has K-6 and Salmo secondary Grades 7 to 12.) The sixth option would turn Salmo secondary into a K-7, with Grades 8 to 12 bussed to L.V. Rogers. The last option involves creating a trades and apprenticeship program at Salmo secondary to build enrolment. — Greg Nesteroff

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Nelson water use below average in January But warm weather and early snowmelt could lead to summer shortage BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

Nelson residents, businesses and institutions used less water than average in December and January. In December, water usage was 4.3 megalitres (the six-year average is 5.1) and in January, 4.4 ML (the average is 4.9 ML). A megalitre is one million litres. An Olympic-sized swimming pool has a capacity of 2.5 ML. Public works director Colin Innes said the city did not measure the creek flow into the reservoir in those two months because it appeared to be exceeding the averages of 25.2 ML for December and 17.7 ML for January. A summary of creek flows and water usage from July to January over the past eight years appears in a sidebar. The trend through the summer and fall of 2015 saw severely reduced creek flow that can be attributed to drought conditions last summer. This was accompanied by modestly lower water use by residents. Innes says the reduced use can be attributed to increased water conservation by citizens and repairs to water pipes, which have decreased leakage. Nelson gets its water from Five Mile Creek and secondarily from two other creeks that originate in West Arm Park. None are glacier-fed and all depend, month by month, on precipitation levels. This past spring and summer, low precipitation and

Nelson’s reservoir at Mountain Station receives water from Five Mile Creek. Bill Metcalfe photo high temperatures resulted in a low supply of water and heavy use by residents until water restrictions were imposed in the summer and continued until December. Innes said the plan to build a water treatment plant this year on the lakeshore is proceeding, and an operating budget will be presented for approval to city council soon. The proposed facility would provide treated water to some of the lower parts of Nelson during periods of water shortage. Innes said if this summer shapes up to be anything like 2015, the city will implement water restrictions sooner. Meanwhile in the mountains the West Kootenay snowpack is 101 per cent of normal, according to David Campbell of the province’s River Forecast Centre. He expects a modest increase when the next measurements

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RDCK takes 2016 budget to open houses It remains to be seen what a windfall for the Nelson aquatic centre will mean for taxpayers. Last month the federal government announced a $4.6-million grant to help fund a $5.2-million renovation to the pool, which has already begun. Previously most of the project was to be paid through borrowing. Now the question is what will the Regional District of Central Kootenay do with the $970,000 per year that was to be expended on debt servicing costs: give it back to taxpayers, spend it on other capital projects, put it toward reserves, or some combination? Although open houses began this week on the RDCK’s preliminary budget, chief administrator Stuart Horn said Tuesday that Nelson-area directors are undecided about the surplus pool money. “They’re still going back and

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Editor: Greg Nesteroff Publisher: Chuck Bennett Published Wednesdays and Fridays by Black Press Ltd. at Suite B - 91 Baker St., Nelson BC facebook.com/nelsonstarnews • Twitter: @nelsonstarnews

Budgets, hospitals, police, and Railtown DEB

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Council Comment

t’s that time of year again — budgets. And not just the city’s budget, but the Regional District of Central Kootenay, School District 8 and the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District. All of these publicly funded entities make up your annual property tax bill and each of them wrestle with inside and outside pressures that influence how much it costs to maintain and address the increasing

demands on services. The results appear on your annual property tax bill. Although the city collects these taxes, it does not have control over all budgets. The city proposed a 1.75 per cent overall increase at the recent public presentation and received feedback from you. Your comments are still welcome and will be brought back to council before adoption of the budget. There have been concerns raised about the increase in water and sewer rates — three and four per cent respectively. These increases are less than those recommended in the master plan because we have found cost efficiencies and have been able to make steady progress in renewal. Nelson leads the way in infrastructure replacement and in building reserves for the future, but some are finding it difficult to keep up. Is it possible to maintain our pace and contribute to reserves if there are no increases next year? Can we count on the infrastructure cost sharing promised by our new federal government

to assist in this work and to relieve cost pressures? I have asked staff to include a scenario that would see a zero per cent increase for next year’s budget. If we are able to maintain our pace, it’s worth considering. ••• There is an important discussion coming to the next hospital board meeting in regard to reserves. The board’s only function is to approve capital requests from Interior Health. The province partners on capital projects at 60 per cent, with the region providing the remaining 40 per cent. The capital reserves sit at close to $9 million and will surpass that this year. The board will consider raising the cap in preparation for some major renovations to the regional hospital. The board has also requested a long term capital planning process to better understand and prepare for the future. ••• Council and the police board have received the decision of the Director of Police Services regarding the board’s request to increase the

Laundry decision must be reversed This is to register my strongest objection to Interior Health’s crass and anti-social decision to kill 29 jobs in Nelson and something like 70 other family supporting jobs by centralizing and privatizing this service. What can they be thinking? Once again we are exposed to the kind of efficiency-at-any-cost philosophy of a corporation that might make car parts. The Nelson laundry service has been shown to be efficient by their own analysis. Yet because some reinvestment is inevitably necessary, which should have been budgeted, they decide to wreck the lives of these workers and upset the management of the hospital so they can enrich Kelowna. With this they get the bonus of having southern interior residents detest the whole concept of health authorities. As an organization IHA needs to look deeper into the social contracting that is necessary to have a clientele and workforce that respects you. The decision to centralize a service

While Starbelly Jam will take this year off, it will definitely be back in 2017, Tamara Hynd file photo organizers say. that needs no centralization and will not be organizing the festival adds hugely to its carbon footprint for 2016, but we have every intenis wrong and must be reversed. tion of getting things rolling again Bill Wells for 2017. The Starbelly board and Kaslo central organizers are looking at 2016 as a regenerative year, talking Starbelly will be back some time to focus on the internal structure, so that we can make 2017 On behalf of the Starbelly Jam and the coming years even better Society, the board would like to than ever! keep you up to date with the curThe Starbelly board would like to rent state of the festival. As many assure you that the festival is alive may have heard already, Starbelly and financially sound. But as the dy-

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budget to accommodate the hiring of two more officers and an administrative staff position. Council and the board will review the decision and discuss it within the next week. The decision will then be shared with everyone. ••• Five years ago, local governments from around the Columbia Basin got together to prepare for the possible negotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. This group recently met to chart its path over the next year. Much has happened in five years: community education and consultation resulting in recommendations to the province, meetings with First Nations and local governments in the US, the formation of a regional group that is working with BC Hydro to address domestic issues, a school curriculum about the Columbia River, and more. The US is preparing to meet regarding the Treaty, but no firm timeline has been set. This is not surprising with an upcoming federal election. In the meantime, local

governments will continue to work toward improving the situation here. ••• It was very encouraging to see the great interest in the future of Railtown. This area of the city holds great potential and has its own very unique character. The open house presentation generated animated conversation and a buzz of excitement. The conceptual plans honour and incorporate the history and industrial nature of the neighbourhood while proposing some interesting new additions. The planning department is collating all of your feedback and will report back soon. This weekend I’ll be participating in the Stories Inspire Passion event hosted by the University Women’s Association of Nelson. I’m very proud to share the stage with 12 incredible women who are doing amazing things. Look forward to seeing you there.

namics have shifted, and population has dwindled on the East Shore over the years, Starbelly’s biggest obstacle has been finding new volunteers to take on some of our central management positions. You could say we’ve grown too big for our britches in a way. If you love music, sunshine, and children’s laughter, we encourage you to step forward. If you have any question regarding volunteering or about the state of the festival please contact us at info@starbellyjam.org. Starbelly Jam Society Crawford Bay

terminal is five million tonnes, 30 million means six new terminals! However … • The Pembina Institute has recently stated that without implementing the recommendations of the Climate Leadership Team’s (created by the BC government), any significant LNG development makes the province’s legal GHG reduction targets unachievable. • Clean Energy Canada recently concluded renewable power will quite possibly become cheaper than the LNG sales prices needed to justify the cost of LNG investments. This is a significant investment risk — before including carbon pollution costs. • Several countries have LNG terminals that have just come on line or will be soon. There will be a global glut of LNG and low prices will follow. • Demand for LNG is decreasing in countries like Japan which is reinvesting in safer nuclear. To me, investing heavily in LNG is nonsense. Mike Geisler Bonnington

Investing in LNG is nonsense The Conference Board of Canada came out with a new report outlining the impacts associated with 30 million tonnes per annum of LNG in British Columbia. ($6.9 billion in spending and 65,000 jobs annually nationally.) I would like to highlight that this is currently a totally unrealistic scenario! Assuming the average annual production of a single LNG

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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. HUGS: Hugs and a huge thank you to the Nelson Leafs for a classy short-handed last home game of the year! – A fan HUGS: To whoever left a beer store bag with a 26er of Beefeater gin and ginger ale at a bus stop in Nelson. Sorry for your loss, but you made two girls very happy! HUGS: To the Pulpit Rock hiker who found my car keys on the mountain and left them at the bottom of the trail for me. HUGS: To the city. They put so much sand and salt on the roads that I don’t need to buy snow tires anymore. With the money I’ll save I can buy myself a respirator. HUGS: To the fine young man who took time out if his day to change a flat tire for two ladies on the way to cross-country ski. You made our day and we will pay it forward. HUGS: To all the commuter cyclists who have been getting onto the streets lately. You riding your bike shows you care about yourself, your community and your environment! Keep those wheels turning. WE LOVE YOU!! SLUGS: To whomever came into my yard through a closed gate and stole my collection of moose, elk and deer antlers. Those were memories of past hunting trips and adventures with my kids. Do the

right thing and bring them back. HUGS: Lots of big hugs from our baby and happy parents to nurses and doctor for showing an immense amount of love, patience, care and professionalism at the delivery of our firstborn. Keep doing what you are doing best and make lots of babies happy and healthy. HUGS: To the family on the North Shore who spread happiness throughout the year with their seasonal lighting displays on their dock! We loved your “Joy” sign at Christmas along with the tree shape on your boat. Your Valentine heart with Cupid’s arrow brightened up the dark February nights! Thank you! SLUGS: To irresponsible dog owners. Last week on Baker St. I witnessed a leashed dog being attacked by an unleashed dog. Many owners are bringing their dogs to Baker St. unleashed, and allow them to do their “business” on our sidewalks. Big hugs to responsible dog owners who do leash and pick up after their dogs. HUGS: A real beautiful longerthan-most hug to a local festival for their psychedelic tickets. Mine has not only flashbacked my freaky weekend but also patched my brake lines and tempo connected ruptured arteries in a pinch. Great huggy work guys. Maybe carbon

SLUGS: To the big guy in the dark grey truck who almost hit a pedestrian. You were turning left onto Vernon St. at the four-way stop on Baker. The car in front of you turned, the car in front of me went, and then the pedestrian began to walk. You weren’t paying attention. As you turned you had to slam on your breaks to avoid hitting the gentleman. Then you fingered him! Shame on you!! HUGS:To the convenient little store on the corner, on the great sloping hillside of our charmed town. Your friendly staff always puts a smile in my heart, and veggies in my fridge. Your dedicated service is appreciated by all of us. Candy for the jostling children, milk and bread for the rushed parents, smokes for the smokers, and a simple tomato or two for me. Thank you for your years of service! HUGS: To my wonderful husband who pulled off another stellar RoboGames this year. Your endless volunteer time and effort did not go unnoticed. The community should be proud to have such a dedicated member teaching and mentoring the youth in the amazing world of technology. And hugs to all the youth who participated in the 2016 RoboGames, we saw some of the best robots to date. Great job!

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. Keep it tasteful and anonymous — no names of individuals, businesses, or places please. You can also drop by a written submission to our office Suite B - 91 Baker St., Nelson BC, V1L 4G8

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LOCATION: Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre in The Railtown District, 91 Baker St. HOST: SEEDS 2016 GARDEN SUPPLY PARTNER: Ellison’s Garden Centre SPONSORS: Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Star ADMISSION: $2 suggested donation (under 18yrs. and SEEDS Members no charge)

March 3, 2016 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1741.01 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 10 to 12 inches. 2015 peak:1747.14 ft. / 2014 peak:1750.37 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1740.24 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 10 to 12 inches.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

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Special Events The Nelson Library presents a launch of Rachel Greenaway’s crime novel ColdGirl, March 31 at 7 p.m. It’s too cold to go missing in Northern BC, where a mismatched team of investigators battle the clock while the disappearances add up. Greenaway, who lives in Nelson, won the 2014 Arthur Ellis award for best unpublished mystery. Hail Civic! The Civic Theatre presents a Golden Age of Hollywood-themed party before their screening of the Coen brothers’ new film Hail Caesar! on Saturday, March 5 at 6:45 p.m. The night will include drinks and catered sweet and savoury nibbles. There will also be live entertainment. Call for Entry: Artists/Heritage Venues, Columbia Basin Culture Tour – Aug. 13-14. The final registration deadline is April 13. The tour allows visitors to meet the artist participants behind the scenes, to visit artists studios that may not regularly be open to the public, to purchase works directly from the artists, and to visit art galleries, museums and cultural centres to view special interpretive displays, archives, demonstrations or performances. To register visit cbculturetour.com.

Movies On Wednesday, March 7 the Civic Theatre presents the first BC showing of Guantanamo’s Child: Omar Khadr on March 2 at 7 p.m. Featuring unprecedented access and exclusive interviews with Khadr. The screening is brought to you by Amnesty International Nelson.

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The Capitol Theatre presents Liberation Days written by David van Belle March 3, 4, 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. After years of terror and suffering under German occupation in World War II, the Netherlands has been liberated by Canadian forces. A Dutch woman and a Canadian soldier create a new world together as a community discovers what remains of their lives, and what’s been lost forever. Directed by Pat Henman this play features local actors Lindsay Clague, Eli Geddis, Jordana Champagne, Michael Calladine, Laurie Jarvis, Geoff Burns and Michael Graham. Mature subject matter. Nelson Youth Theatre presents Behind the Scenes, an original play written by two youth who call themselves Slveneinir, at the Capitol Theatre on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Kootenay Home Educators present Tut Tut on March 8 and 9 at 6 p.m. and March 10 at 4 p.m at Covenant Church, 702 Stanley St. Prepare to be dazzled by a comedic musical score including a charismatic Nelson-based cast of home learners ages 4 to 15. Admission by donation. For more information contact Terese Wiedrick at wiedricks@hotmail.com.

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Visual Art Reunion is an art exhibition by former Self Design High art students: Sasha Baines, Reyna Brown, Hannah DeBoerSmith, Undine Clara Foulds, Denan Lake and Savi Hanning-Brown. The exhibition will run at Oxygen Art Centre until March 6. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. Multimedia artist Sam Talbot-Kelly’s new exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre, Glamourie, is now up. Gallery hours throughout the exhibition are Wednesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. New artwork is being displayed by Rielle Oswald at the Kootenay Lake Gallery in Kaslo. It is called The Butterfly Show.

Music Kaslo Concert Society presents the Wolak-Donnelly Duo on Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Armed with a clarinet, a piano, and their personable stage presence, Kornel Wolak and Chris Donnelly present a remarkable blend of classical and jazz music rarely heard in live performance. The Royal on Baker presents Sonic Fuse on March 4 at 9 p.m. with Marty Carter (vocals, sax, flute, ewi, keys), Dave Ronald (guitar, producer, vocals), Patrick Bonin (bass, keys, vocals, guitar), Jimmy Lewis (percussion, bass, vocals), and Lee Campese (drums). The Royal on Baker presents Ruckus, a hard-working Kootenays cover band on March 5 at 9:30 p.m. Trulee will perform at the Shambhala Theatre on Monday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m., admission by donation, with proceeds to support the Nyundo School of Music in Rwanda. Trulee is a second-year songwriting student at Selkirk College and a Kootenay Idol winner.

Breakwater to perform on March 14 Selkirk Pro-Musica presents a concert by Breakwater at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall (on the Selkirk College Tenth Street campus) at 7:30 p.m. on March 14. Breakwater is Jeff Farragher, cello (pictured above); Aurora Smith, fiddle; Rob Fahie, bass; and Ben Johnson, drums. They perform a fusion of classical, Celtic, world, and jazz. Submitted photo

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Interior Health expects to save $35 million over 20 years

CONTINUED FROM A1 has provided laundry services for Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, and Providence Health Care, as well as clients in Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is expected to build a new facility in Kelowna and hire about 90 people. Interior Health insisted the move will have little impact on the carbon footprint of its laundry service, explaining that increased freight will be largely offset by a consolidated, more energy-efficient centralized facility. Malzer acknowledged that employees, who have campaigned to save their jobs — including at a rally Monday in Nelson — will be disappointed with the decision. “While there will be job displacement within our sites, we believe the commitment by Ecotex to build a facility in the southern interior and hire residents from our region will offset some of the impact felt. We will also work with the Hospital Employees’ Union to support laundry employees as they consider options for the future, whether that is through accessing vacancies or retraining.” The HEU, which represents the laundry workers, called the news “deeply disappointing.” “Over the past year, there’s been a groundswell of public concern about the economic impact privatizing hospital laundry will have on Interior communities,” HEU secretary-business manager Jennifer Whiteside said in a news release. “Privatizing a public, in-house hospital service that IHA admits is running efficiently doesn’t make sense. Not for the patients and surgical teams who rely on timely,

A conveyor loads laundry at an Interior Health facility. Laundry services are expected to cease at Kootenay Lake Hospital by mid2017. Local hospitals will be supplied by a new private facility in Kelowna. Submitted photo sterile linens. Not for the people who do this vital work. And not for the communities that will be impacted by job loss.” In November, Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer concluded Interior Health failed to establish a valid business case for privatizing hospital laundry services, following his review of IHA internal documents obtained through freedom of information requests. “It’s astounding to us that the IHA has demonstrated such disregard for the quality of service our members work so hard to provide, and the economic well-being of the communities in which they work,” Whiteside said. Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall said she was surprised by the decision given the backlash to the proposal since it was announced. Over 12,000 people signed a petition tabled in the legislature last year and Nelson city council was one of several mu-

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nicipalities who passed motions protesting the move. “We just lost the most efficient laundry in BC so the IHA can build a private facility in Kelowna and have our sheets necessary for surgeries trucked back and forth over the Paulson Pass,” Mungall said. “I am so disappointed. It’s not a good outcome for the community, not good for the people, and not good for our health care system.” While some Okanagan laundry employees might find work at the new facility, she doubted they would earn the same wages. Mungall also said although the new facility isn’t expected to be operating until after the next provincial election, the 20-year contract will have to be honoured by the government of the day. “I don’t see a way around this. If other people do, I’m all ears.” Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak also called the move disappointing. “What is the business plan that resulted in this decision and what is the plan for Nelson services? I’ll be asking these questions,” she said. Although a decision was initially expected in December, it was deferred for a few months after new Interior Health CEO Chris Mazurkewich ordered a review. Donna Lommer, Interior Health’s chief financial officer, said in an interview that there wasn’t a strong business case for privatizing laundry at the smaller facilities due to the small volumes and additional freight involved. Interior Health spends about $10 million a year to operate laundry services and believes about $10.5 million is needed over the next several years to replace equipment such as washing machines.

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BC Lions teach students how to live green BC Lions linebackers Jason Arakgi and Adam Bighill are hoping they’ve given Nelson students something more important to think about than football. The pair visited Nelson’s Rosemont elementary and Hume elementary on Wednesday to talk to students about sustainable living. The visit is part of the FortisBC Energy Champions program, which teaches students easy ways to save energy around the household. Arakgi and Bighill were a big hit. The pair’s presentation included games, prizes and plenty of cheering from the students. Tyler Harper photos

Nelson Indoor Soccer Standings TEAM Neon Indians Honey Badgers A Team Fake Madrid Wild Cats Young Guns

ADULT FINLEY’S CO-ED OPEN GP W L T GF 16 11 4 1 127 16 11 4 1 127 16 11 5 0 153 16 5 11 0 82 16 4 10 2 91 16 4 12 0 89

GA 79 94 107 144 100 145

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ADULT JACKSON’S HOLE MEN’S MASTERS TEAM GP W L T GF GA Bia Boro 16 14 1 1 117 63 Slocan 16 10 6 0 117 96 Abacus 15 8 7 0 89 72 Real Nelson 15 6 6 3 68 90 Red Dog 16 6 9 1 94 93 Jackson’s Hole 15 4 10 1 75 92 Ted Allen’s 15 2 11 2 57 111

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ADULT NELSON STAR MEN’S OPEN TEAM GP W L T GF Hume Innkeepers 19 19 0 0 227 Kootenay Co-op 19 14 5 0 195 7 0 165 Old Dogs 19 12 Downtown Auto 19 5 14 0 104 LVR 19 4 15 0 109 Young Guns 19 3 16 0 84

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Leafs retain DiBella, hand out awards at banquet

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(Left to right) Isaac MacLeod, Sean Dooley, Brendan Smith, Rayce Miller, Jordan Davie, Blair Andrews and Mario DiBella at the Nelson Leafs’ Tyler Harper photo banquet Wednesday. TYLER HARPER Nelson Star

Mario DiBella will return next season to continue on as the Nelson Leafs head coach and general manager.

Leafs president John Dooley made the announcement Wednesday night at the team’s annual awards banquet at Hume Hotel. Assistant coaches Sean Dooley and Isaac MacLeod will also return to the team.

DiBella, who previously coached the Leafs from 2000 to 2002, returned in December following the departure of David McLellan. For a list of award winners, check nelsonstar.com.

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Registration opens for Little League SUBMITTED Nelson Star

Nelson’s Little League baseball is open for registration for the spring season. The city’s fastest growing sport offers T-ball for ages five and six, rookie league for ages seven and eight, minor league for ages nine and 10, and major league for 11 and 12-year-olds. Nelson’s senior (Babe Ruth) leagues cater to teenaged players. At the T-ball and rookie levels, the emphasis is on fun and learning fundamentals with players introduced to gameplay in a non-competitive environment. The older leagues continue to emphasize player development coupled with competitive play throughout the region. “Baseball is unique among team sports in that the game is made up of these little individual moments of success and failure, with failure being the more common outcome, even at the professional level,” said outgoing Nelson Baseball president David Gray. “As

a result, children learn to accept that a particular at-bat or play in the field doesn’t always go their way.” Gray also loves the manner in which baseball rewards smart players, even at an early age. “Baseball, especially at the little league level, may seem like a lot of standing around until all of a sudden a player finds themselves in the action,” said Gray. “From an early age, we like to teach players to think about every available option in the event that the ball is hit their way. The kids end up with an extremely sophisticated understanding of the game’s subtleties that’s really cool to see them develop and execute.” Parents are directed to nelsonbaseball.ca to download the registration form, which may be submitted by mail or dropped off at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Prior baseball experience is not a prerequisite at any age. Registration closes at the end of March.

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The Nelson Senior Novice Leafs rolled through the competition last weekend in Trail and Fruitvale with three straight wins. The Leafs opened the GTMA Novice Tournament with a 5-1 victory against the Greater Trail Nitehawks on Saturday. Larson Proctor scored twice, while Miller Tedesco, Jack Boyes and Wyatt Groenhuysen added singles. Later Saturday, Groenhuysen and Tedesco each scored a hat trick as the Leafs hammered the Grand Forks Bruins 10-5. Kale Gehrmann, Boyes, Proctor and Dax Dewar chipped in with a goal apiece. In the finale Sunday, Cohen Wolbaum scored the winning goal with three minutes left as the Leafs edged the Castlegar Blazers 5-4. Grady Groenhuysen scored twice, his brother Wyatt added a single and Tedesco scored again. Goaltender Shea Andersen meanwhile made 33 saves. The senior novice Leafs finish the season at home to Creston on Saturday morning.

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t’s been a big week at the Civic Theatre — we’re in the throes of getting ready for our annual Oscar Gala Saturday night — this time taking advantage of a particularly fun dress up theme of “Friends, Romans, Starlets” connected with the Coen brothers’ 2016 Golden Age of Hollywood comedy, Hail, Caesar! We’re planning quite a bash, complete with sumptious catering from West Coast Grill, electro-swing from the amazing Lady V., death-defying circus acts by Discover Circus, and the richly entertaining burlesque femme fatales The Show Cats, all preceding a screening of the Coens’ film. Hail, Civic!, is our third Oscar Gala, following Birds of a Feather last year (giving a nod to Oscar Winner Birdman), and the rollick-

ing Nelson Hustle in 2014, playing off of the 2013 ‘70s era comedy crime film, American Hustle. Three years of Oscar parties already. And in a little more than that timeframe, we’ve opened, renovated, and screened hundreds of films, made substantial improvements to our space, and welcomed thousands of people through our doors. Our story is no longer that of a fledgling organization, but rather that of an independent cinema with heart, and which is still standing, still open despite the odds against being a singlescreen venue. Now we are turning our focus to the next phase of our development: our aging building needs repair and restoration, and our long-term viability rests on continuing to improve the building, and the addition of more screens. People do ask why more than one screen is needed, usually coupling that question with a warm note about how much they appreciate the theatre just as it is, and nostagia for our historic space. We love our space too. But the truth is that we wrestle daily with distributors to bring as much as we do, and on occasion have to bring things later, or in the recent case of Star Wars, have to hold them longer than movie-goers may appreciate. More screens will let us show more movies on their release dates, more films for families, and more films from diverse sources, like documentaries, independent Canadian films, and art house selections.

We also want to bring you more than movies. We will soon install fibre optic in our facility and we are investigating the many ways that we can link the physical and digital worlds. We have plans to host more webinars on our big screen, facilitate conversations, and help local groups build relationships with other like-minded communities using our connection. This is an invitation to our community to see us as an incubator, a facilitator, and a multi-faceted hub for community-building in an era increasingly driven and enhanced by technology. We are now quietly shaping a fundraising campaign to build out two new theatres within our existing footprint, and make necessary improvements to our historic auditorium. We are having conversations to tell our story, and we are looking for partners of all shapes and sizes to help us reach our goals. More will follow about this campaign as it unfolds, and we look forward to sharing more details with the community as they are available. For now, please keep coming to movies, and bring your friends. And polish off your centurion armour, dust off your party dress, and join us for Hail, Civic! on Saturday. Like Hollywood films of the ‘40s and ‘50s, it’s a production of epic proportions, and not to be missed! Eleanor Stacey is the executive director of Nelson Civic Theatre Society.

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Currently undergoing a $5.2-million renovation, Nelson’s pool will re-open in September.

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When it reopens in September, the pool at the Nelson and District Community Complex will smell less of chlorine than before. That’s not because it will be using less of it, but because a powerful new air circulation method — a trichloramine exhaust system — will suck out the evaporated chlorine. “We will have twice the air movement in the pool,” says operations supervisor Jason Craig. “This will be a much improved environment. The nastier off-gassed chlorine levels are always in the first couple of feet above the water, so we will have a venting system that will draw the air across the top of the pool and take away the trichloramines [evaporated used chlorine].” It’s the trichloramines — the off-gassed chlorine by-product that has already done its job of disinfecting the water — that causes the typical pool smell, he says. “You go to some hotels and you can smell their pool from outside the building. That’s because they have not kept their used chlorine levels in check and are not able to dispose of the evaporated chlorine.” The renovated Nelson pool will disinfect the water with a combination of chlorine and ultraviolet

light (UV). BC’s Public Health Act requires the use of chlorine in all public pools, at a minimum of 0.5 parts per million. But the new pool will exceed that minimum. The amount is still in the planning stages but it might contain up to two parts per million. Craig says a boost from the basic 0.5 is required every time contamination (stool or vomit) is detected in the pool and this happens often enough that it makes sense to keep the chlorine at a higher level continuously. “With all the studies we have read,” he says, “we know if we have contamination you have to go to two parts per million. The time it takes to raise it to two parts per million in the affected area, and the health risks to our staff from the contaminants themselves to get it up to two parts per million, are not worth it. Studies show that two parts per million in a pool kills every bug on contact, except giardia, which takes 15 minutes.” Chlorine levels in the hot tub, which Craig describes as “a perfect breeding ground for bugs due to the temperature,” are kept at three to 3.5 parts per million. There are some public misconceptions about chlorine and pool disinfection, says Joe Chirico, the RDCK’s manager of community services. “People think we should just use ozone as a primary treatment, and that it means we won’t use chlorine,” he says. “That is not true.” At the new Nelson pool, ozone won’t be used at all. Ozone is a better disinfectant than chlorine, Craig says, but it has

a weakness: it doesn’t really want to be ozone. It’s oxygen with a third atom that wants to attach to other molecules including chlorine, so you end up using more chlorine and losing ozone. In the past, ozone was a secondary treatment in the Nelson pool but that will be discontinued in the new pool. “When we had ozone the net result was we were using more chlorine because ozone destroys it. Ozone does not provide a true benefit because the infrastructure you need to see the full benefit is expensive and requires costly maintenance.” In any event, entirely replacing chlorine with ozone is not in the cards because of the provincial government requirement that all pools must use chlorine. The pool will rely on UV as a secondary treatment. “UV does not do the same thing as chlorine,” says Craig. “Chlorine attaches to organics and destroys them through oxidation. UV goes to the cellular level and kills the virus at the DNA level.” Water is circulated in and out of the pool so that the entire pool is filtered every six hours. During the recirculation process, on its way back into the pool, water is subjected to UV, which acts instantaneously. Craig says chlorine and UV complement each other because chlorine has the advantage of being in the water all the time, whereas UV can only affect it momentarily as the water flows back into the pool. He says the possibility of contaminants in the pool means a disinfectant (chlorine) has to be in the water permanently.

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Glade residents outraged by watershed logging plans Kalesnikoff and Atco plan to start logging in 2017 BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

An emotionally charged meeting was held last month in Glade regarding plans for Kalesnikoff Lumber and Atco Wood Products to log in the Glade watershed. About 60 people turned up for the meeting, the primary purpose of which was to hear a report on the hydrogeomorphic assessment of the watershed. The report was completed by Kim Green of Apex Geoscience Consultants. The purpose of the investigation was to assess the likelihood of adverse impacts to water quantity, quality and timing of flows at the Glade Irrigation District intake and provide guidance for forest development to limit the risk of such impacts. According to the report, “the most sensitive portion of the watershed to hydrological impacts associated with forest development is the 1,224 hectares area south of the north fork stream channel. This area has predominantly west to north aspects

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and appears to be the source area for extreme floods that are triggered by late-season rain-on-snow events.” The report also states that the proposed harvesting by Atco in the north fork tributary represents no change to the existing risk of a damaging flood event. The block is situated on south aspect slopes along the northern boundary of the watershed. The report’s summary states that, “A total [equivalent clear cut area] of less than 25 per cent in total and 15 per cent for the area south of the north fork channel, when situated on slopes with aspects other than north or northwest and over a range of elevations will not increase the existing risk of a damaging flood at the intake.” When asked by the Castlegar

News if the companies considered the recommendations in the report as binding and would keep within that 15 to 25 per cent recommendation, Tyler Hodgkinson, woodlands manager with Kalesnikoff, stated “If I went outside Kim’s report, and I was brought before my peers, I would be in trouble. What Kim’s recommendations are is what I follow.” Several residents attending the meeting expressed skepticism about the report since it was commissioned by the lumber companies. Disparaging murmurs and comments from the audience forced Green to defend her credentials. A group of residents is working toward gathering money to pay for its own assessment, and asked if the companies would

consider helping to pay for the cost of retaining their own experts. Kalesnikoff and Atco share the timber rights in the Glade watershed. Both companies are responsible for forest management within the watershed. Watershed issues topped the residents’ concerns. “This is our drinking water you are talking about,” one person said. Other concerns stated during the meeting had to do with the building of roads including the potential of damage being done in the process and the long-term effects of opening up an area including future use such as sledding, quading, dirt biking and other recreational activities. Another issue of contention between the companies and residents revolves around the formation of a committee that would work with the companies during the planning process. At a previous meeting in September, the companies invited residents to form such a group, but they have been unwilling to participate. One speaker summed up the attitude behind the refusal: “If somebody was to get with you on that working group, they are going to

be seen as the guy from Glade that facilitated the logging.” It has resulted in residents stating they want to see the plans before they give input and the companies stating they would like input before they finalize their plans. Hodgkinson explained the next step in a statement after the meeting. “As there was no interest from the residents to participate in the planning process, Kalesnikoff plans to carry out pre-harvest field work this spring and will refer all forest development plans to potentially affected Glade residents later this summer. The objective of this referral is to provide Glade residents an opportunity to identify areas of concern to ensure that concerns are addressed to the extent practicable prior to primary forest activities.” Many residents expressed hope that somehow the logging can still be stopped. The loudest response and applause of the night came when one resident said “The fact of the matter is, the vast majority of the people in Glade — nobody wants you logging in there at all.” Both companies reiterated this was not a possibility and that logging would begin some time in 2017.

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Kootenay West MLA gives provincial budget failing grade SHERI REGNIER Trail Times

Provincial powers-that-be are quick to boast about a financial surplus in prosperous BC. “But on whose back?” asks Katrine Conroy. “They keep saying, ‘we are doing so well’ — but who’s doing so well?” After more than a decade in politics, the Kootenay West MLA has seen industries struggle, school districts unable to make ends meet, poverty rise, and an ever growing need for food banks in her riding. None of these economic and social conditions are acknowledged in the government’s 2016 budget, she says, adding of particular concern is the broken promise to make education a number one priority. “They keep telling school districts they have to cut their low hanging fruit — well there is no more to cut,” Conroy told the Trail Times. “Kids are already struggling and now they’re talking about making cuts to buses and cleaning.” Being a mother and grandmother herself, Conroy knows firsthand how quickly a bug can spread in the schoolyard.

She likens cutting essentials like cleaning products to students bringing their own pen and paper to class. “I equate this to kids having to bring supplies and computer paper,” Conroy said. “What will it be next, cleaning supplies? “Every kid will have to bring a mop and Mr. Clean,” she continued, clearly exasperated. “It’s just ridiculous. Local school districts in my constituency are struggling to provide the education they know the students in this area deserve. The government has chosen not to address these important concerns and is allowing the education system to suffer.” Another budget letdown is the omission of adult upgrading grants, she explained, referring to the program that helps adults demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in skills upgrading, education and training courses. Conroy points out the matter is of utmost concern, especially when course costs can near $500. “I challenged the ministry when I gave my speech last [Wednesday],” Conroy said. “I asked if they were going to be returning and ensuring people are going to get those grants.

Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy “He [advanced education minister Andrew Wilkinson,] ignored me or yelled a nonsensical response,” she said. “Obviously they are not, or he would have been proud of that and wanting to share it.” While she acknowledged a budget increase for the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation as a positive, Conroy questions if funding will trickle into the Trail office and improve service for local service recipients. “I don’t know if this will actually help the situation with the Trail office

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only being open from 1 to 4 p.m.” she explained. “People get there early to get in line, and then can’t be seen before the office closes - so they have to go all the way back to Castlegar and try again the next day. It’s a concern.” Another budget increase funneled toward the vulnerable may look good on paper — but not so fast, Conroy warns. She was speaking about a $77 monthly increase for those designated as people with disabilities. That’s only for people who don’t require a bus pass or transportation subsidy, Conroy pointed out. Those that do, will receive a much smaller amount. “If they buy a monthly bus pass, they might end up with only $25,” she said. “Or they might get $77. But what’s that going to today,” Conroy added. “When there’s been so little investment in helping people with disabilities in this province for so long.” Mentioning Inclusion BC, Conroy said rates haven’t been increased since 2001 and people with disabilities continue to lose ground, year after year in their fight for the most basic necessities of life.

Changes to Medical Services Plan premiums are another red herring, Conroy maintains. “They are crowing about MSP, which just went up in January and there will be another increase in January 2017,” she said. “After that, you will no longer have to pay for children, which is great. “However, if you don’t have children at home, your rates will go up. So for over a half million people in the province, the rates are going up.” The entire medical system requires an update, she continued. “Even the premier said this is an old fashioned and outdated tax, then did nothing really to change it. Let’s get rid of it and find better and more cost effective ways to deliver health care.” Next, Conroy weighed in on a local hot topic that she says was negated from the the budget. “There’s nothing about the environment, natural resources or protecting biodiversity,” she explained. “They’ve brought these divisive policies that pit resident hunters and guide outfitters against trappers and First Nation rights,” she said.

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Nelson Search and Rescue members took Nelson Sea Cadets to Hummingbird Pass recently to train kids on how to orient themselves in the mountains, build basic shelters in the snow, start a fire with a minimum of supplies, stay warm, and stay together as a group in the backcountry. Above, Denis Lavoie explains to kids how to build a proper shelter and start the fire. Initially kids and adults tried doing it on their own, giving them a good taste of how hard it is. Submitted photos

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Opioid-related drug overdoses Become a increasing in Nelson, IHA says Plant Operator

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Naloxone kits are one preventive measure used to reverse trend VALERIE ROSSI Trail Times

Interior Health and ANKORS are responding to an increasing overdose trend with education and outreach. There has been a gradual climb in opioiddrug (pain reliever) related overdose deaths over the last 24 months across the province, according to BC Coroner statistics, which has jump-started a province-wide conversation. The Interior region is no exception. Fatal overdoses from illicit drugs leapt to 60 last year from 20 in 2008. Preliminary data for 2016 already reports 15 overdose deaths related to illicit drug use, and that’s significant, says Dr. Trevor Corneil, chief medical officer for Interior Health. The spike is primarily found in big centres like Kamloops or Kelowna, he adds, but the region’s smaller communities are feeling the impact as well. Statistically, Trail and Nelson see anywhere from one to five overdose fatalities a year, but because the communities stay under five, and sometimes see none at all, they are not charted in the BC Coroner’s annual report. “We certainly would like to get ahead of the problem, and we do that by educating the public and also providing resources through contracted agencies and harm reduction such as needle exchanges and take-home Naloxone kits, as well as access to treatment through detox and other modalities,” Corneil said. “It’s important that communities know that a trend that occurs across a province, a region, a trend that doesn’t seem to be hitting any particular group — age, gender or otherwise — be interpreted as applicable to everybody.” Overdoses are reported among frequent users as well as those

who use for recreational purposes. The trending increase is not cut and dry, according to Dr. Corneil, but commonly involves opioids such as OxyContin or heroin, which have become more mainstream. “There was at one point in British Columbia a clear geography where we would see overdose deaths and that was in the ’90s in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver,” he explained. “But illicit markets and specifically opioids within the market

tent than pharmaceutical grade (100 per cent pure) heroin. The drug was first synthesized in 1960 and has grown in popularity as time has passed. As of 2012, fentanyl was the most widely used synthetic opioid in clinical practice, with several new delivery methods including a sublingual spray for cancer patients. Since 2015, Canada has seen widespread fentanyl overdoses, which have been fatal among a vast group of users from teens experimenting for

We are looking at how predictive those flags are and our overall risk score of overdose deaths over time. Dr. Trevor Corneil are now a common place everywhere, including some of the newer more potent opioids such as hydromorphone or fentanyl, so it has opened the door, so to speak, to substance users, those with addictions but also recreational users as well.” Interior Health has followed the increasing overdose trend for some years but the rise in the past 24 months has been steadfast. Dr. Corneil said the surge could partly be attributed to the introduction of fentanyl into the illicit market, much like cheap manufactured heroin made its wave in Vancouver in 1993, or when crack cocaine became freely available in 1998. “We think this [overdose trend] may be related to fentanyl, but we are not able to link the two,” he added. “But it is important everyone knows that two-thirds of deaths are due to other drug cocktails, so to speak, in particular, those cocktails that contain opiates,” he added. Fentanyl is a potent, synthetic drug that is commonly used in preprocedures as a pain reliever. The opioid is approximately 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine and roughly 40 to 50 times more po-

the first time to frequent users. Alex Sherstobitoff, Rise Up community engagement coordinator for Nelson’s ANKORS, said fentanyl is here, and there is a 30 per cent increase in overdose death when fentanyl is taken. “When we talk about fentanyl it’s a mixed bag,” he said, referring to the form created and distributed by organized crime. “They don’t have a scientist working on perfecting this drug, it’s just some schmo who’s working for an organized crime that’s mixing this drug, and it’s rudimentary,” he explained. “It’s not mixed properly so sometimes you can get a pill and there’s very little to nothing, and sometimes you can get a pill, and it’s extremely potent and can kill somebody who’s been using drugs for years.” While fentanyl is making headlines, Sherstobitoff doesn’t discount other opioids like heroin, which has made a come back in the West Kootenay. There is no concrete reason for the recent popularity, he adds, but one theory could be tied to a cut back on prescription opioids and the need to fill that gap. ANKORS best defense remains the Naloxone kit. The Take Home

Naloxone program trains participants to recognize and respond to an overdose situation through reversal. In such an event, the Narcan solution injected restores breathing within two to five minutes of administration and offers a life line while waiting for help to arrive. The kits are available at ANKORS, a non-profit society that serves the vulnerable living with and at the greatest risk of acquiring HIV, AIDS and or HCV, due to substance use, mental illness, sexual orientation, gender identity, race and ethnicity. Sherstobitoff said ANKORS alone has completed about 300 training sessions for overdose prevention, given out approximately 110 Naloxone kits and has received feedback on 18 reversals executed. Though ANKORS relies mostly on anecdotal evidence, he acknowledges a growing overdose trend in the region and is working toward making connections with other agencies that serve the most vulnerable populations. He stands behind continued dialogue on all facets of drug addiction from prevention to education, treatment, corrections, enforcement, and harm reduction. Part of this conversation should stem to nonfatal overdoses, adds Dr. Corneil. Though these are difficult to track because they don’t always occur in hospital, he said there will be a focus on documenting and collecting this data. Within the next six months, Interior Health will be implementing enhanced surveillance in its emergency rooms. “We are looking at how predictive those flags are and our overall risk score of overdose deaths over time,” he said. “It will be an interesting endeavor that every health authority is undertaking to try and get a better handle on prevention. “But when we see trends like this over years and then increas-

ingly over months, we don’t need to do surveillance per se to know something is happening, and we need to get the information out there.” Interior Health’s mental health and substance use services can be reached in Nelson at 250-505-7248. ANKORS in Nelson can be reached at 1-800-421-2437.

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Me Inc. workshops slated February wetter than normal for Nelson, Kaslo, Winlaw SUBMITTED Black Press

The Basin Business Advisors Program wants to make sure that if you’re going to start a business, you have the best possible chance at success. That’s why their team of advisors regularly offers free entrepreneurial workshops throughout the Columbia Basin region. These 1.5-hour workshops, called Me Inc., will help you understand what it’s like to be your own boss and the steps you should take in preparation for opening a business, whether you’re planning to run a new start-up or buy an existing company. “Our goal is to help people go into a new business venture prepared — understanding different business models and legal structures, so they can choose the one that’s right for them,” explained program manager Will Nixon. “We also

talk about completing market research and a business plan, in order to have a good sense of whether a business will succeed.” The Basin Business Advisors Program has scheduled Me Inc. workshops in Castlegar (March 10), Winlaw (March 22), Nelson (March 22), Trail (April 14), Kaslo (April 19) and New Denver (April 21). Advance registration is required. To sign up for a workshop visit bbaprogram. ca or call toll free 1-855-510-2227. If you don’t see your community listed on the upcoming Me Inc. schedule, you can request a session in your community by emailing info@bbaprogram.ca. The Basin Business Advisors Program is a program of Columbia Basin Trust and managed by Community Futures Central Kootenay. For more information visit bbaprogram.ca.

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Several temperature records fell, while snowfall was only 27 per cent of normal

There were plenty of cloudy and rainy days last month in our area. Tyler Harper photo

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Despite appearances to the contrary, last month was actually wetter than average — it’s just that most of the precipitation came as rain, not snow. According to a roundup of weather statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre, warmer temperatures and a predominantly northwesterly, westerly or southwesterly flow originating over the Pacific Ocean caused most of the month’s precipitation to fall as rain. In all, 58.5 mm of rain fell at the Castlegar airport, more than

twice the typical 28.1 mm. The total snowfall was only 27 per cent of normal. The bulk of the month’s snow (six out of seven centimeters) fell during the night of the 3rd as a cool Pacific system pushed eastward over the area. Typical snowfall for February is 25.7 cm. High pressure remained in control until the 11th, after which a series of frontal systems brought rain each day until the 19th. High

pressure regained control until the 25th before a more active pattern brought another round of rain to finish off the month, with a few wet flurries at times. For the second month in a row, no Arctic air made it into the area. This led to above average temperatures most days (the average temperature was 2.8 degrees above normal). The highest temperature of the month (14.1 degrees) occurred on the 27th, breaking the daily record set in 1972 while falling just short of the monthly record of 14.3 degrees from 2010. Three other maximum daily temperature records and four maximum mean temperature records were broken. The lowest temperature of the month was minus-7.7 on the 7th, falling well short of the record low of minus-21.5 set on Feb. 5, 2014.

RDCK passes water metering bylaw BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has passed a bylaw that will allow it to charge for water based on metering in the 19 rural water systems it owns. “It is a signal that the regional district intends to move toward residential monitoring at a very gradual pace,” said environmental services manager Uli Wolf. The bylaw, adopted in January, includes these requirements among others: • New single family dwellings must have the capability for future metering. • Existing single family units must be metered by Dec. 31,

2024. • New regional district water connections serving multiple dwelling, commercial, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities must have water meters installed. • Existing connections serving multiple dwelling, commercial, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities must have water meters installed by Dec. 31, 2019. • Regional water connections in the Grandview and Rosebery systems must have a meter installed by the owner by June 30, 2016. The regional district is planning a mock billing exercise in the Grandview subdivision near Balfour in early 2017, with the

participation of residents, to help both the regional district and residents see what a meterbased bill would look like. The 25 existing residences were built with water meters installed, making it a good place for this experiment. The subdivision will eventually have up to 100 residences. Currently homeowners in the subdivision pay for their water through a parcel tax and a flat fee. The regional district wants to bring in the same amount of tax revenue under a new system, but metering could mean charges will be unevenly distributed. Those who use more will pay more, particularly people who do large-scale irrigation.

“There will be positive and negative surprises,” Wolf said. “This will lead some people to rethink how much water they use.” The main goals of the new bylaw, in Grandview and elsewhere in the regional district, are water conservation, fairer cost distribution, and lower operating costs, Wolf said. Water distribution is particularly expensive whenever the water comes from the lake, as in Grandview, because of the costs of filtering, chlorination, UV, and pumping. Wolf said the Balfour system has reached its current pumping and treatment limits, and he hopes conservation will defer capital costs or expansion.

TeachIn tells leaders to get moving on climate SUBMITTED Black Press

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Getting Canada moving on fighting climate change was the focus for over 70 people who came out for the Nelson TeachIn last week. “We can let them know we want real cuts to emissions this time,” said Keith Wiley, one of the organizers, about the First Ministers’ meeting on climate now underway in Vancouver. Postcards, letters and email addresses of first ministers and environment ministers were passed out at the meeting so participants could put pressure on for progress at the Vancouver meet up. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the meeting within 90 days of the Paris Climate Summit to discuss how Canada will meet its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This is a crucial time to let them know Canadians want real action on confronting this global issue,” said Laura Sacks from Citizens Climate Lobby, who emceed the TeachIn. At the TeachIn, Mike Geisler talked about BC’s commitments and ongoing consultation on the province’s climate policy. “Ultimately, BC policy will have to correspond as well to

Over 70 people showed up to learn more and to take action on climate change by lobbying federal and provincial leaders in advance of the first ministers meeting on climate this week Submitted photo in Vancouver. the measures coming out of the Vancouver meeting,” he said. United Church Minister David Boyd discussed the moral imperative of change, and the new enlightenment of living in harmony with the planet and our environment rather than merely exploiting it. L.V. Rogers student Gillian Wiley told the TeachIn about the Feb. 29 Leap Day sit-in that high school students held to show support for the Leap Manifesto (see related story: page 2). The manifesto is the plan for changes to beat climate change that was is-

sued last year by author Naomi Klein and a number of prominent Canadians, including David Suzuki and Maude Barlow. Rob Macrae, a Selkirk College instructor, brought his “message box” to reiterate that moving to renewable energy is necessary, cheaper and can be a major engine for jobs in our economy. “I felt really optimistic and energized to push for a strong Canadian plan,” said local author Diana van Eyk, after the meeting. “It’s time to put Canadians to work building our clean energy future.”

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Opening the door to reconciliation with the Sinixt SUBMITTED Black Press

Local anthropologist Lori Barkley will be the keynote speaker at a talk in Nelson on Saturday about the history and politics surrounding Sinixt “extinction” and their ongoing survival as a people. The Sinixt are the indigenous people of most of the West Kootenay, including Nelson. “I’m very excited about this event because I think it is important to be aware of local indigenous issues,” says Margaret-Anne Murphy, one of the organizers. “We need to recognize that the land we occupy is Sinixt territory, which leads to questions such as

what happened to the Sinixt? Why are they considered ‘extinct’ by the federal government? How can settlers become better allies? This event is about creating awareness and space for conversations where we can move towards healthier settler-indigenous relationships in the area.” “As an anthropologist living and working in the Sinixt territory and conducting on-going research on and with Sinixt peoples,” says Barkley, “I am working to respond to the call for reconciliation with indigenous peoples in Canada, most recently stated in the Truth and Reconciliation Report: “‘Reconciliation’ is about establishing and maintaining

a mutually respectful relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples in this country. For that to happen, there has to be awareness of the past, acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour. We are not there yet. The relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples is not a mutually respectful one. But we believe we can get there, and we believe we can maintain it.” Former Sinixt Nation spokeswoman and Smum’iem elder Marilyn James will open the evening’s educational component with a traditional welcome to

Sinixt Territory and then a view into Sinixt culture and language. Activist and writer, K.L. Kivi will round out the evening by addressing the issue of how settlers can build relationships with First Nations through setting out on the path to decolonization. The evening’s activities begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner featuring local foods, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The event takes place at the United Church basement in Nelson on Saturday. There will also be a silent auction with some out-ofthe-ordinary services and goods. The entire event is a fundraiser for Sinixt cultural and language preservation.

Labour council celebrates International Women’s Day SUBMITTED Black Press

Tuesday is International Women’s Day. “This year we are hopeful that justice for indigenous women will move forward with the government’s announcement of the long-awaited inquiry on missing and murdered aboriginal women,” said Debbie Bird, president of the West Kootenay Labour Council. “Every year women and men around the world acknowledge March 8 as a day to focus on gaining true equality for women. The labour movement focuses on the systemic discrimination faced by women in the workplace, including the continual wage gap.” International Women’s Day was first organized by Clara Zetkin to honour women workers in New York’s garment industry who faced bitter strikes to achieve improved working conditions.

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Ephesians 4:1-6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. Sitting at the restaurant the other day looking around at all the different faces that represent our evangelical and ecumenical churches here in Nelson and surrounding areas was just an answer to my prayers. Too long there have been divisions and splits in the Church. Too long have I seen leaders not sit and break bread because of our own ecclesiological squabbles… Not here in our ministerial, by the grace of God, we are sitting down at the table and respectfully and lovingly caring for a city that God loves SO much! We see from the text the challenge for us to be humble and gentle with one another. Showing patience and tolerance in love for one another regardless of what we personally believe. How can we do all this? The last piece of the text: One body! One Lord! One Faith! the God and Father that oversees and cares for all of us. I love Tapestry. I have loved reading all the viewpoints and opinions of all my fellow brothers and sisters that The Salvation Army have taken the opportunity to encourage our city. Nelson Community Church Lord help us to be followers of Jesus that diligently Sunday Worship Service preserves the unity of the Spirit!

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Beverley Ann Tetrault (nee: Cote) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverley Ann Tetrault (nee: Cote) on February 26, 2016. Bev was born August 20, 1939 and passed away in Nelson, B.C., after fighting a courageous battle. Bev was a loving wife to Eli, a wonderful mother to Wayne (Barb), Debra (John) Hines, and David, a spectacular grandmother to Tamara, (Bili) Rodrigues, Sara Burgess, Jenelle and Mathew Tetrault. She was a proud great-grandmother to Lauren Hoft. She is predeceased by her father and mother, LeRoi and Dorothy Cote. Bev lived a glorious life of an RCMP wife, having the privilege to travel the country and lived in several different cities and towns before returning to her birth city to retire. She loved her small business, Bev’s Ceramics, which she ran for over 26 years. She was a huge asset to her community, volunteering for community drives, hospital auxiliary, and many other functions within the community. The family would like to thank the staff at KLH and especially Dr. Jeanette Boyd and Dr. Brandon Tuvel for their personal care and professional excellence to mom. A celebration of her life will be held on April 9th, 2016 at the Prestige, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson BC, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation in her name. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Marion Virginia Mitchell Born October 29 1927 at Detroit, Michigan and passing away on February 17 2016 at Salmon Arm, BC. Predeceased by daughter Bridie Marlene in1966, ex-husband Stanley in 2013, brother Melvin Nelson and sister Joan Simoneau. Survived by her Children, Heather Christiansen (Aage) Robson, Gordon Mitchell, Nelson, Elaine Tosh (Rob) Summerland, Virginia Gollan, Lee Creek, Robin Mitchell, Scotch Creek. Also her Sister Norma Croteau, Sardis, and her Brother Robert (Della) Mitchell, Langley. Grand Children, Crystal Hallett, Vancouver, Shawn Gregory, Langley, Aaron Mitchell, Enderby, Rod Gollan (Ali) Salmon Arm, Codey Gollan, Enderby, Trisha Denison (Sean) Deep Creek,Mitchell Christiansen (Reena) Thrums, Carmen Christiansen (Will) Vancouver, Robbie Tosh, Summerland, Kathryn Tosh (Mike) Kelowna, Great Grand Children, Taylor & Kirsten Guerin, Vincenzo Gregory, Adysen Gollan, Emily Becenko, Wyatt, Blake & Gianna Denison, Landon Webb. In addition to many more, Nieces, Nephews and friends, who loved her dearly. Marion attended school & married in South Porcupine, Ontario. First working for Northern Tel as a Switchboard Operator,followed by having her first 2 children. Moving to the coast of BC in 1954, where the rest of her family was born. Marion assisted her husband in many business ventures, a Garage in Squamish, A Window Co. in New Westminster and M & S Pilot Car Services at Enderby. Moving the family to Enderby in 1971 where she was an Ambulance & Taxi Driver while also working at The Enderby Legion and Sears. In addition to being a Loving Mother & Grand Mother, Marion also worked for many years as a Practical Nurse at the Royal Columbian Hospital, Woodlands Childrens Hospital, Essondale, Parkview Place and then finally retiring at Armstrong caring for elders, via Home Support. No services by request, a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Thank you to Dr's Bratte & MacDonald, also RN and Family Friend Kim (Popoff) Sweeten Our Mother's natural loving care for everyone she met & loved, compelled her to leave the following poem to comfort us all at the time of her passing. There is a garden in my heart Where happy memories grow Of those who mean the most to me As season come and go... And among the fairest flowers, That there ever could be Is the memory of all of you.

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In loving memory

Muriel E. Anderson March 8, 2014

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there; I did not die All our love, Melissa & Aimee

TRY A CLASSIFIED STOUT James Alexander “Jim” Dec.14, 1924- Feb.23, 2016

What a great guy. Jim passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2016 after a short illness. He had many accomplishments in his life including starting and teaching many pipe bands in Edmonton, owning a retail store, Scottish Imports for over 40 years, Edmonton Burns Club Piper and Piper Emeritus for over 40 years, receiving French Legion of Honour Medal (the equivalent of the Order of Canada) in October 2015 at the Legislature from the French Ambassador to Canada. Dad’s greatest love was his children who survive him, Jim (Judy), Ross (Sandy), Cam (Rick) and Jan: his grandchildren, Jill, Jay, Robbie, Shauna, and Michael, and his great grandchildren; Jack, Mitch, Alex, Jacob, Taye, and Gia. Jim is also survived by sisters, Nan and Isabel, sisters-in-law, Audrey (Keith), Joan (Gavin), and June. He was predeceased by wife, Marie, in 2010. Thanks to the doctors and nurses (station 42) at Grey Nuns Hospital for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial and celebration of Jim’s life for family and close friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance. To send condolences, please visit www.fostermcgarvey.com. Foster & McGarvey Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel (780) 428-6666

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Kenneth Carl Fraser It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of Ken Fraser at Trail Regional Hospital on February 19th, 2016. Ken passed after fighting a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on August 15th, 1943. Ken was predeceased by his parents John Dan and Anne (Delaney) Fraser. He also was predeceased by his brother Huey, and sisters Joanne, Nora, Mary, Edna and Mona. Ken is survived by his partner Barbara Parker, son Kenny (Elaine) Fraser, daughter Anne Fraser, stepdaughter Becky (Justin) Bullock and stepson Dan (Nicole) Parker. Ken will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Cassandra (Aleks), Brianna (Ahmed), Kevin, John and Paige. Ken was one of fourteen children. His surviving siblings, who will greatly miss him, are Lew (Mary), Omer (Pat), John (Pat), Delaney (Jackie), Allan (Leanne), Chris (Jackie) and sister Irma (Christian) Sibealeau. He will also be greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Rita’s Church Hall, 513-7th Avenue, Castlegar, BC at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice. We would like to thank everyone for their kindness, comfort and support in our time of sorrow. Special gratitude goes to the nursing staff and doctors of the 3rd floor of the Trail Regional Hospital, the Castlegar Community Nursing Staff, Dr. Makwati and Father David for his support during our difficult days. REST NOW KEN AND KNOW THAT YOU WERE GREATLY LOVED AND WILL BE FOREVER MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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Looking to Rent We are an Australian/Danish couple in our late twenties looking for an apartment or room to rent in Nelson. We both have full time employment. We previously lived in Australia where we have just built our house, so if you need a hand renovation, we can be helpful! We are responsible, clean and friendly. We love pets and wouldn’t mind looking after them. dorthea.holdt@gmail.com 250-777-2927 WANTED: Looking for pad rental for newer 33ft 5th wheel. Slocan Park or Crescent Valley Area. All hook-ups needed. Long TermPlease call 604-819-7576

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HELP WANTED Paint Sales Busy Building Supply looking for a paint minded individual capable of providing exceptional customer service and have at least two years experience in mixing, tinting, selling paint and paint related products.

! If so, then this may be the employment opportunity for you!

This is a full time position.

Our Employment Counsellors work with a diverse range of clients (including specialized populations) to understand their employment needs and support them towards achieving their training and employment goals. We use a wide range of practical and supportive tools provided by the Employment Program of BC, plus our own KCDS expertise. Providing a true ‘Gold Standard’ of client service is our highest priority; we take great care in assessing individual needs, identifying appropriate opportunities and resources, monitoring progress, carefully documenting client files, and doing our upmost to help our clients find sustainable employment in a changing economy. This is a full-time, permanent position in our Nelson office. We offer a competitive wage and exceptional benefits. To apply: send resume and cover letter to: jocelyn.carver@kcds.ca www.kcds.ca| 250.352.6200 | 203-514 Vernon St. Nelson BC

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Home Share Providers Needed in Nelson Kootenay Society for Community Living is an innovative and dynamic non-profit organization that strives to provide accommodations and supports to adults with developmental disabilities. KSCL is currently seeking families and individuals in the Nelson area who are interested in providing supervision and support to persons with varying degrees of need through shared accommodation within their home. We are looking for candidates who have some experience/training providing care to individuals with disabilities and who are available to provide ongoing daily support and have access to a reliable vehicle. For more information call 250-365-2624(ext1), or visit www.ksclcastlegar.net Email resumes to homesharekscl@telus.net

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Awards Nominations

hese awards recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and Area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives. The recipients are business people that display a sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth, as well as community support initiatives. Voting will take place through promotional inserts in the Nelson Star, www.Nelsonstar.com as well as through the Chamber of Commerce membership, and at www.discovernelson.com Winners will be announced March 31st at the Chamber AGM.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

HOSPITALITY TOURISM AWARD

The business stands out among peers in the business community as a leading organization both in its approach to business and in service to the community. The businesses should demonstrate true business excellence in overall operations, including customer service, employee relations, marketing, innovation, innovation and community contribution.

All hospitality tourism businesses or organizations within the NDCC catchment area are eligible. This business has consistently delivered a top quality product or service that has enhanced the tourism or hospitality sector in Nelson and area. May promote or host an event that encourages visitors to use Nelson and area as a destination. • Must have been in operation at least two years • Ex: Festival, Restaurant-Food and Beverage, Accommodator, Hospitality-Tourism Stakeholder

The BUSINESS OF THE YEAR should have demonstrated a high level of success through: • Customer service • Growth and profitability • Sales and marketing • Strategic and tactical planning • Employee satisfaction • Community supporter • Must have been in business for at least two years

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD A Nelson and Area business that provides services to its clients. The recipient demonstrates a consistent adherence to the highest quality service and support for their clients • Must have been in business at least two years • Must demonstrate an exemplary level of professional service • Must demonstrate a strong and consistent client base • Ex: lawyers, doctors, dentists, Realtors, business consultants, hairdressers etc.

RETAILER EXCELLENCE AWARD A Nelson and Area business that is proactive to market trends. Carries a variety of products, and is willing to stand behind those products. The business will have established a strong relationship with its customers and staff, and provides exceptional customer service. • Must have been in business for at least two years • Must demonstrate a passion for their business • Ex: Home Décor, Building supplies, Grocery, Specialty products, Fashion, Electronics etc

Nomination forms can be dropped off at: Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Suite B, 91 Baker Street For more information call 250-352-3433

Business Excellence Awards Nomination Form Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone No:____________________________________________________________________ Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year: ______________________________________________________________________________ Professional Service Excellence Award: ______________________________________________________________________________ Hospitality Tourism Award: ______________________________________________________________________________ Retailer Excellence: ______________________________________________________________________________

Submission deadline: Friday, March 4, 2016

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Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Nelson and the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and Gaming Revenue.

502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC

presenting works from grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 students from LV Rogers, Mt Sentinel, Reach, and Self Design high

250.352.9813 www.touchstonesnelson.ca

Images: Encaustic paintings and Etchings by students at Mt Sentinel. Landscapes in acrylic by students from LV Rogers.

Opening Reception: Friday Feb 12, 7-9 pm

February 13 - May 22

e Théâtre Capitol a ouvert ses rideaux hier pour une pièce de théâtre spectaculaire nommé Jours de la Libération qui représente la libération des Pays-Bas par les soldats canadiens. Apre le chaos et la destruction à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en 1945, les troupes canadiennes ont libéré les PaysBas de l'occupation allemande. La combinaison de l'euphorie produite par la fin du conflit et la présence de milliers de jeunes soldats a créé un monde où les troupes canadiennes semblaient plus comme Marvel Superheroes que des hommes ordinaires. Dans les jours et les mois qui ont suivi, la libération ne se sentent pas toujours comme la liberté. Ceux qui ont survécu ont un chemin difficile. Jours de la Libération se trouve THE CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES 2015-2016 PRESENTS dans de ce chaos. Écrit en 2014 par le dramaturge David van Belle, de Calgary, l'histoire est basée sur les expériences de ses parents qui étaient jeunes enfants lorsque les Pays-Bas ont été libérés. “Cette pièce est profondément sur le Canada”, dit van Belle, "mais il est le point de vue d'un étranger, ce qui est quelque chose que nous avons du mal à accéder, ce qui je pense est excellent.” Cette pièce parle de l'impact de la guerre sur les gens et encapsule un moment dans le temps quand la joie, la vie, la liberté et l'espoir de l'avenir sont revenus dans la vie des personnes libérés et des libérateurs après une guerre épuisante dans laquelle plus de 60 millions Sunday, April 3 at 2:00pm d'individus ont perdu leurs vies. L'histoire se déroule dans un petit village où un soldat canadien nommé Hamlin: Alex King, joué par Eli Geddis, tombe amoureux pour A New Fable une femme néerlandaise nommée Emma de Bruijn, AXIS Theatre Company joué par Lindsay Clague. February 13 - May Sunday, April 10 at 2:00pm Jordana Champagne joue le rôle de Marijka Bos The Roots of Hip Hop Opening Reception qui amène les spectateurs à travers l'impact émotionRainbow Dance Theatre nel de la guerre. Michael Calladine joue le rôle de Jan Friday Feb 12, 7- 9 A cultural odyssey which traces van Egmond, un soldat Images: Encaustic paintings and Et today’s popular dance style Hip Hop Landscapes in acrylic by students f Back to its roots in African dance néerlandais qui revient and drumming. de l'Allemagne où il a passé deux ans dans un All Tickets $12.50 Buy tickets at wwww. capitoltheatre.bc.ca camp de prisonniers de P. 250 352-6363 guerre. Laurie Jarvis joue le rôle de Aaltje de Bruijn, la mère d'Emma, February - May 2 Geoff Burns est13 le capipresenting works from grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 taine Miles Cavendish February 13 - May 22 Reach, and Self Design high 502 Vernon students from LV Rogers, Mt Sentinel, Opening Reception: et Michael Graham Stree 250.352.9813 www.touch Friday Feb 12, Dominee Herman van 7- 9 pm Opening Reception: Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Nelson and the Province of British Columbia thro Images: Encaustic paintings and Etchi Egmond, le père de Jan. Friday Feb 12, 7- 9 pm Landscapes in acrylic by students from La pièce de théâtre est dirigé par Pat Henman en collaboration avec une équipe merveilleuse comportant Bryan Webb qui a développé les projections photo / vidéo, Adriana Bogaard presenting works from grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 to May 22 grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 presenting works from comme décorateur, Kyla 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC students from LV Rogers, Mt Sentinel, Reach, and Self Design high presenting works from grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 502 Vernon Street students from LV Rogers, Mt Sentinel, Reach, and Self Design high 250.352.9813 www.touchstonesnelson.ca Hurst pour leswww costumes, 250.352.9813 .touchst U nfamiliar Selves students from LV Rogers, Mt Sentinel, Reach, and Self Design high etPDave Ingraham éclai- through Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Nelson and the rovince of British Columbia rant du spectacle. the support of the Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society gratefully acknowledges Les performances auront lieu le 4 et 5 Mars à 20h00 et le 6 Mars à 14h00. Billets $20 au capitoltheatre.bc.ca

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Arts

Touchstones Nelson issues annual call for submissions SUBMITTED Black Press

Touchstones Nelson is seeking proposals from artists and curators working in all media for the 2017/18 exhibition season. The facility houses two temporary exhibition spaces as well as a permanent historical exhibit on the second floor. The galleries feature solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. According to gallery curator Rod Taylor, “it’s always great to see what

comes in; there are a lot of talented people out there! We have a limited number of spots, but each year we try to balance highlighting the work of artists who live here with bringing fresh voices into the community. ” For more detailed information, including floor plans and submission guidelines, visit touchstonesnelson.ca/ exhibitions. Those interested are encouraged to review the submission guidelines carefully, as incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

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PROFESSIONALS Dr. Kathryn Bibby BDS, D Ortho, M Sc, FRCDC

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Email submissions are preferred at rod@touchstonesnelson. ca.

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Touchstones, seen right, is asking for exhibit proposals.

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wayne@valhallapathrealty.com A DREAM LOT FOR YOUR DREAM HOME! Pristine .93-acre property with a drilled well, connected electrical and septic approved. Just 14 miles on the North Shore and close to public beach access. South facing and level building site will offer lake and mountain views from elevation. This is a private and beautiful setting, ideal for your dream home.

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3 bed 1 bath home on 5 pastoral acres. This home has had many recent upgrades including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom, flooring and stucco siding. In addition there are numerous vintage buildings of mainly log construction, plus a versatile Quonset garage. Call today.

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ADORABLE PUPPIES These puppies are 6 weeks old, born Jan 11, 2016. They are Malamute/St. Bernard crosses, and will be large hairy dogs when full grown. There are 6 females and 1 male. They can be met and preselected now, but will not be available for adoption until they are 8 weeks old, vet checked and vaccinated. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for more information, or fill out an application at www.kaap. ca/adopt.

CORNER LOT MOBILE

One owner 3 bed 1 bath home on a corner lot, 10 min from Nelson ultra clean inside and out. Call for more information.

$69,900

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$469,900

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A special property in the boat accessible community of Grohman Creek. Less than ten minutes from the Nelson City Wharf, or via seasonal road from Taghum. 1.6 level treed acres plus 60’ well producing 15 gall/min. Power and telephone at the property line. Lots of privacy. A short walk to the lake or Grohman Creek and partly bordered by conservation land. Includes boat slip in the community dock beside public beach.

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Orthodontic treatment can be successful in a healthy person at any age. But having braces at the most ideal time can shorten treatment time and give the best and most stable result. The best age varies according to each individual person and their tooth development, jaw growth, and Orthodontic needs. Therefore, it is better to see a patient “too early” than “too late” so that we don’t miss the most ideal window for treatment. Some permanent teeth will not erupt without guidance, so it is not recommended to delay an Orthodontic exam until the last baby tooth falls out. A Specialist Orthodontist has the training and experience to determine the optimal timing for Orthodontic treatment for you or your child.

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$559,900

Deregistered 1973 Manufactured home located on a level, prime .46-acre lot at Six Mile. Home is 3-bedroom, 2-bath with carport. It borders Duhamel Creek and has several fruit trees and large garden area. A great family community with public beach access close by. An affordable rural home or incredible property for your new home.

KALI AND PATCHES Very sweet, 13 year old bonded girls who have been inside cats all their lives. Need a quiet and loving home. Healthy, spayed, vaccinated. Call KAAP at 250-5511053 or www.kaap.ca/adopt.

wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

RIVER & CREEK FRONT ACREAGE

At the confluence of a creek and a river this 5.5 acre property is picturesque from any angle. The completely remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath post and beam home blends perfectly with the natural environment. Inside, the floor plan is well flowing, featuring a stunning living room with cathedral ceilings, log uprights and exposed beams.

norm@valhallapathrealty.com

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society

www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY

3 bed 1 bath home on .98 acres. Located on a dead end street this home offers a level of privacy unmatched in the city and may be subdivided. Features include completely landscaped yard, huge shop with separate service, 1 bed 1 bath suite, numerous outbuildings and garden areas and a solid family home in move-in condition. Opportunity is knocking.

lev@valhallapathrealty.com

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Friday, March 4, 2016 Nelson Star

presents

An evening with

Margaret Trudeau

Canadians fell in love with Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s beautiful bride when he brought her to the world stage as Canada’s youngest First Lady. Yet, as time went by, Margaret was unprepared for public life, and plagued by mood swings. After three sons with Pierre, the marriage ended. She then remarried and had two more children. But the tragic loss of her son, Michel here in the Kootenays and the passing of Pierre Trudeau a few years later, were too much to bear, and she became severely ill. Today, Margaret has rebuilt her life once again and has watched her eldest son become today’s current Prime Minister. Now, she brings her formidable life story to our event in her quest to help others, sharing her message of resilience with the goal of helping to inspire others and to erase the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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