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Help the hungry
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Sandra Hartline of St. Savior’s Food Pantry offers us an apple to remind us that this week is Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Awareness Week. The Nelson Food Cupboard, Our Daily Bread, Salvation Army and the St Savior’s Food Pantry took turns on Thursday, May 8 at an information table in front of the Kootenay Co-op to talk with people about what hunger looks like in our community and to accept donations. For more info:http://hungerawarenessweek.ca
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Capitol 2014-2015 sneak peek Launch date: Tuesday, Sept. 2 The Capitol Theatre doesn’t want to give the whole upcoming season’s line-up away, but a sneak peek announced revealed The Bills, an extraordinary group with a panoramic, fiercely unpretentious sound. Evalyn Parry will tell you some things you didn’t know about the history of the bicycle in her performance Spin, and Rick Miller offers a look into the mind of a baby boomer in his multimedia performance BOOM! Ballet Joergen Canada brings Cinderella to Nelson, and Atlantic Ballet Canada brings PIAF, a brand new ballet based on the life & songs of Edith Piaf. The Capitol Kids Series will be offering crazy acrobatics by the KamiKaze Fireflies all the way from Los Angeles; Monster Theatre returns with The Little Prince; and Infinitus promises to amaze children and adults alike with “From Handel to Hip-Hop� on classical musical instruments. The 26th Capitol Theatre 20132014 season saw 27,500 tickets sold overall—including a number of sold out houses—more theatre-lovers enjoyed more performances than ever. for more info: www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php
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One Book One Kootenay
Festival dates: July 10-13 Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson announced its line-up. CBC national book show host Eleanor Wachtel, 2011 Canada Reads finalist Angie Abdou, longtime McClelland & Stewart publisher Douglas Gibson, and nonfiction author and singer/songwriter Sid Marty, winner of the Grand Prize at the Banff Festival of Mountain Books and of Alberta’s Grant MacEwan Literary Arts lifetime achievement award, will be among the presenters at this year’s festival. for more info: www.emlfestival.com
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The shortlist for 6th annual One Book One Kootenay was announced. This year’s shortlist celebrates South of Elfrida (Brindle & Glass, 2013) by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s 13th Annual Garden Festival Unfinished Symphony (Grassroots Saturday May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Publishing Group, 2013) by Fauquier res- 200 block of Baker St, Nelson ident Lucia Mann; and from Sparwood, The 13th Annual Nelson Garden Bobby Hutchinson, author of Blue Collar Festival will have more than 50 venB&B (Langdon Street Press, 2009). dors and community groups will be The books were chosen by a comon hand with perennials, annuals, vegmittee of discerning readers from etable starts, trees, furniture, flowers among titles written by Kootenayjust about everything a gardener needs Boundary authors within the last five to get started or add to an already great years. Readers are asked to vote on the building community since 1988 endeavor. Even the chicken manure is book they think should be this year’s coming! Rain or Shine, it’s Free! One Book One Kootenay selected more info: title. Copies of the books are now ecosociety.ca/markets/garden-fest available, and shortlisted authors are touring select libraries in the region this spring, with the selected author To put your business card in the touring solo in the fall. Express News Update for more info: call 250-354-3910 www.obok.ca
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Shimmy Flash Mob
Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.noon at the Eco Society’s Baker Street Garden Market Shimmy Mob is an international “Flash Mob” type event raising awareness and funds for Women’s and Children’s shelters. Participants dance united with the same song, same choreography, same t-shirt, same goals, on the same day around the world. Watch for the Kootenay Dancers at the Garden Fest shimmying in support of the three local Women’s Shelters: one in Nelson, one in Castlegar and one in Trail for more info: http://shimmymob.com http://soulfiredance. webs.com
Saturday, May 10, 710 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Whodunit? Touchstones Nelson and Nelson History Theatre are teaming up to present a ‘fun-raiser” Final Cut: Murder At The Museum mystery night. The good times include a wine bar, music, prizes, and gourmet catering. Tickets are $50. All Valhalla Dance Party! proceeds support public proFriday, May 16, All ages: gramming for both groups. submitted by 5:30-9:30 p.m Adult Only: Nelson History Theatre 9 p.m. -1a.m. at the Slocan Legion Hall Two to Tango Celebrate the awesomeFriday, May 16 - Sunday ness of Valhalla Children’s May 18 at The Legion: 402 Center with Adham Shaikh Victoria St & “Irie Vibes” reggae Richard Council, an band, and “Martine” from exceptional instructor with Breakaholics Crew. Dance over a decade of experience, for “the plan” Mommas & announced his exclusive Pappas! From 5:30-6:30 Tango training event sched- p.m. all ages can learn to uled in Nelson. The event breakdance and then simply will consist of 6 advanc- dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. ing lessons, a potluck dinner The party then goes on for and Practica and Milonga adults only from 9 p.m. until over the 3 day period. 1 a.m. (sorry, no minors). Recommended for beginner Admission is $15.00. and intermediate dancers. submitted by the Valhalla Contact Maria Schuh at Children’s Center (250) 354-8085, or mistisoClick here for splace@gmail.com Nelson For full schedule see: Weather http://goo.gl/kD8jKv t eexpressNewsUpdate http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&statio n=IBRITISH76
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Pulpit Rock trail upgrades
May 23 to June 10 from the Pulpit to the Flagpole The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society is organizing its second year of trail upgrades. Trail upgrades are funded by Ron Mickel the RDCK Director for Area F, the Columbia Basin Trust Fund and community donations from the trail-head donation box. Highlights of the planned work include more stone and timber steps on steeper trail sections, water bars to minimize erosion, rock sawing and a chain hand rail to improve footing and safety at the rock outcrop just below the Pulpit, phase 1 of a detour around the rock outcrop and brushing building community since 1988 Other improvements include a new flag at the flagpole and a new website designed by Chris Kolmel. The Society is looking for a book-
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Overlooking the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Pulpit Rock offers an inspirational birds-eye view of Nelson.
keeper as well as someone to manage the implementation of a new trail at Four Mile to take the pressure off of Pulpit Trail and Johnstone Road. On any given summer weekend, local residents estimate up to 300 people a day use the trail. submitted by the Friends of Pulpit Rock
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Lions’ Hot Dog & Bake Sale
Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Nelson Safeway parking lot The Lions Club of Nelson will be holding a hot dog and bake sale in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The foundation trains six types of dog guides. Dog Guides for Canine Vision (for blind or visually impaired), Hearing Ear (for deaf or hard of hearing), Autism Assistance (for children with autism), Service (for physically disabled), Seizure Response (for those with epilepsy), Diabetic Alert (for Type 1 diabeties). These Dog Guides are provided at no cost to eligible Canadians from coast to coast. It costs on average $25000 to raise, train and place these dogs. The foundation does not receive any government funding and relies on donations from individuals, service clubs, foundations and corporations for its funding. for more info: www.dogguides.com
Camas Discovery Day Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Millennium Park, Castlegar Join Sinixt Arrow Lakes Facilitator, Virgil Seymour, and camas expert, Dr. Brenda Beckwith, and discover why the beautiful native camas lilies in Castlegar’s Twin Rivers Park and Millennium Walkway are so special. Millennium Park is a camas “hot spot”! The highest density of camas lilies east of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, occurs at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers in Castlegar. These lilies share their habitat with numerous rare and unique plant species, and are considered a “cultural keystone species” within the region. for more info: http://kootenaynativeplants.ca/ camas/camas-discovery-day/
Clara rides into Nelson
Saturday, May 24, around 5 p.m. beside Gerick Cycle and Ski, fundraiser 7 p.m. at the Prestige Clara Hughes is a six-time Canadian Creston Valley Bird Fest Olympic speed-skating and cycling medFriday May 9-Sunday May 11 various allist on a 110-day national bicycle tour locations in Creston, BC through every province and territory to Bird experts and enthusiasts get encourage all Canadians to be part of together to watch, learn about and cel- the conversation about mental health ebrate birds in one of North America’s and help end the stigma around mental most important migratory bird fly- illness. Money raised through her visit to ways, the Creston Valley. Tours, art, Nelson will go to a new Mental Wellness Fund at the Osprey Foundation. expert talks. submitted by the for more info: Opsrey Foundation www.crestonvalleybirds.ca
Documentary about Cambodia Thursday, May 15, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Winlaw School Library The Nelson Public Library and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are hosting a film presentation by Valley resident Eloise Charest. During the Cambodian civil war in the mid-1970s, Eloise Charest and her sister ran an orphanage in Phnom Penh. 38 years later they return to retrace their amazing story for a documentary film. The film also examines the plight of the children of Cambodia today after the genocide under the Khmer Rouge. for more info: Nelson Public Library 250-352-6333
All Wheel-Skatepark Opens Saturday, May 31, noon-4 p.m. at the Rosemont skate park The official opening of All-Wheel park at Rosemont will conclude 12 long years of dogged effort by the local skateboarding advocates, Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society and Daybreak Rotary. Pro skaters from all over the country including local skate celebrity Drew Summersides, will give a Pro Demo followed by Skating with the Pro’s, all to the tunes of DJ Digs. Fun contests and photo snapping and filming opportunities will abound all afternoon. submitted by Tribute Skate Shop
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Fri. May 9 lll2014 Kootenay Music Awards doors open 8 p.m. show starts 9 p.m. at Spiritbar. Hosted by Lisel Forst. Fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio. KCR members $10, non-members $15. lllEvery Friday is Swing Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by Peter lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. l l The Dance Umbrella Showcase at the Capitol Theatre 7 p.m. lGames Night at Expressions Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: Bears 7 p.m. Trailer Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
Sat. May 10 lllLive DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-now. Finley's lllExquisite Harp and Cello Concert featuring Dawna Harp Pixie McLennan and Jessica Doerner at Nelson Waldorf School. Advance tickets $5 at Otter Books, $10 at the door. Children free. Show starts at 6 p.m. lllThe Funk Hunters w/ Smoothie at Spiritbar
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lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. llFinal Cut: Murder at the Museum Fundraiser. A Hollywood director looks for backers for his movie,THE ZOMBIE WAS AN ALIEN. He’s throwing a party. On hand are the director, actors, and crew. When murder ensues the crime must be solved. Catering by Alligator Pie, Wine Bar, music and prizes. Proceeds support programming at Touchstones and Nelson History Theatre. Tickets $50 available at Touchstones - 502 Vernon St. l l The Dance Umbrella Showcase at the Capitol Theatre 2 & 7 p.m. lExpressions Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lCouncil of Canadians (Nelson/ West Kootenay chapter) monthly meeting, 101 Baker Street. All welcome. lMovie: Bears 7 p.m. Trailer Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre lThe Vienna Cafe hosts John the Magician starting at noonish. Magic at your table!! lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. May 11 lllJust Jazz - Nelson Choral Society, LVR Jazz Band and Cottonwood Singers perform, 7pm, Capitol Theatre. lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
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lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish lBethel Christian Centre. 623 Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday l l Discover Camas at Worship Service 10 a.m. For more Millennium Park, Castlegar with information please call 250.352.9322 Kootenay Native Plant Society 10 Mon. May 12 a.m. - 1 p.m. lllSarah & Rich at the lMovie: Bears 2 p.m. Trailer Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 7 lMoving Mosaic Samba Band p.m. at the Civic Theatre practice- new members welcome, lFirst Baptist Church, 611 - 5th no previous experience necessary. St., Nelson. A Family Friendly 6:30 p.m. Cottonwood Park Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: lMovie: Bottle Rocket at 7:30 Rev. George Sears p.m. at Civic Theatre Member lKootenay Christian Fellowship Movie Night at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. lScottish Country Dancing Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine 7 9 p.m. Call 250-359-7545 or purpose, serving community devel250-352-1863 oping relationships lQi Gong at the Nelson Seniors lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service: Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & drop-in Silica, 250-352-5711 Tues. May 13 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to lllDoug and Melody 6 p.m. 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250- The Library Lounge 354-3308. lllCorb Lund at the Capitol lNelson United Church Service. 8 p.m. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Death Cafe at the Vienna Cafe Silica St. 250-352-2822. 7-9 p.m. lCribbage at the Legion beverlMovie: Bears at 7 p.m. The age room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. Grand Budapest Hotel p p.m. at lUnity Centre of the Kootenays Civic Theatre Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. l Rotary Club of Nelson Contact – 250-354-5394 Daybreak meet every week at 7 lAscension Lutheran Church a.m. at the Hume Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Wed. May 14 Elementary. All are welcome. 250lllOpen mic night every 352-2515. Wednesday at Expressions Cafe, lCathedral of Mary Immaculate 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and gourmet hot chocolate. 250-35410:30 a.m. 3910 lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., lll Paul Landsberg at the 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. share at our potluck brunch. Guests and lDarts at the Nelson Legion. children always welcome. CONTACT: 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net lSacred Heart Mass, Proctor continued on next page... 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Wed. May 14 cont'd lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@ alzheimerbc.org lNelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951 lStitch it up! Learn to use a sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put on a zipper. FREE 9 a.m - noon at the Women’s centre. l Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105 lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
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lExpressions Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes. Wifi. lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in lLadies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space lToastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org lNelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lKootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u
Fri. May 16 lllBig John Bates w/ Mrs Strange & The Other Wayne King at Spiritbar lllEvery Friday is Swing Night at Finleys 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Clinton Swanson Live Alternate Fridays: Mixed dance playlist by Peter lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllValhalla Children’s Center Dance Party at the Slocan Legion Hall All ages: 6:30-9 p.m., Adults only 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ll DETOUR by Hiromoto Ida at the Capitol 8 p.m. lExpressions night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes lSocial Dancing at Finleys 6:308:30 p.m. Mixed playlist by Peter, no cover or Clinton Swanson & Friends
lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
Sat. May 17 lllMat the Alien at Spiritbar lllLive DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. lllLive DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-now. Finley's ll DETOUR by Hiromoto Ida at the Capitol 3 & 8 p.m. lExpressions Night Cafe, open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Wifi. lThe Vienna Cafe hosts John the Magician starting at noonish. Magic at your table!! lMovie: at Civic Theatre lNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. lSacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
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lllKaraoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lFirst Baptist Church, 611 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears lKootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships lSt. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. lNelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. lUnity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 lAscension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. lNelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net lBethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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ExpressionsNightCafé Let the light in!
Expressions Café and The Express Newspaper have occupied 554 Ward By Nelson Becker Street since 1988. Before we were here it was the premise of Kokanee Travel. The building was built by A. H. Greene. He was a civil engineer who participated in the building of many of our fine constructions, including the Blaylock Estate, the old Fiddler’s Green restaurant at Six
Mile, Balfour Beach Inn, the apartment building at Vernon and Kootenay, and our building, which is called the Greene Block. When I ceased publishing the print version of The Express, I started to take down the walls and I was amazed to discover beautiful wood and arched windows. The windows were plywooded inside and out. I have now freed one of the windows and the window shouts for joy for its liberation.
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson City Police news: prescription disposal day Saturday May 10 is your opportunity to quickly and easily dispose of old and unused prescription medication that you may have in your home. The Nelson Police Department encourages people to drop off prescription medication they no
longer need at one of the local pharmacies. The misuse and abuse of prescription medication has become a public safety issue for communities and police services across the country, who are working together to draw attention to this public
safety concern. Prescription drug drop off day is a one day initiative supported by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, Partnership for a Drug Free Canada, Health Canada, and Public Safety Canada.
Residents are further reminded that they can return any unwanted or outdated prescription medications to their local pharmacy for safe and secure disposal at any time. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
Students learn about emergency services This past weekend L.V. Rogers Secondary hosted over 50 students from around the West Kootenays for the inaugural Emergency Services Camp. The ES Camp was created to provide opportunity for students to explore future careers in this rewarding field of work. The weekend involved workshops by the photo by Sherry-Lynn McGregor
Emergency Services Camp participants experience hand-on learning
Nelson Police Department, the RCMP, the Nelson Fire Department, Nelson District Community Complex, and BC Ambulance Services. “A big THANK YOU to all those professionals that took time out to be a part of this fantastic weekend!” says LVR teacher Jeff Yasinchuk submitted by L.V. Rogers Secondary School
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The Nelson and District Parks & Rec Open House held in late April was a resounding success. Approximately 180 people participated across the four events held in South Slocan, Balfour and Nelson. One of the most popular queries was about the financing of the $4.5M aquatic centre repair. Why borrow the funds over a steep five-year term instead of choosing a more manageable ten-year term? “By choosing a shorter term, taxpayers pay
$720,000 less overall for the pool repair,” explains Joe Chirico, General Manager of Community Services. Another question that surfaced was about the ‘Community Recreation Campus’ - a progressive approach to developing the city-owned block which houses the aquatic centre, ice arenas, curling club and indoor soccer facility. The Rec Campus would be the community’s hub of indoor physical activity and have a campus-like feel. “The Rec Campus con-
cept is a starting point for discussion,” says Chirico. “The Commission is looking for input from residents on the best use of our indoor facilities and physical space around the NDCC. Would you like to let the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) know how you’d like to see public funds invested? It’s not too late. Submit your comments on-line or in person at the NDCC until Friday May 16th. You can also review the Parks & Rec Master Plan document
on the web page. www.rdck.ca/masterplan Elsewhere in the RDCK, The refrigeration system chiller at the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar has failed which means the community has lost one ice surface temporarily. Also, the Creston and District Community Complex has received the Facility Excellence Award from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). submitted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Why do we quote movies? I’ve always found it funny we can remember some lines from our favourite movies and yet half the time we can’t even remember what we ate for breakfast the day prior. Why is that? It’s because movies impact our lives in a way greater then many may agree on. These movies have a far greater impact on our lives then what we did for dinner or if we bathed or not. They speak to us on an intellectual level and keep a grip on us, unlike the
various other parts of our daily routine. By quoting them we get a chance to revisit those films, however briefly. We still get to take a piece of it and share it with others. Sharing our experiences is a great way to get closer to one another, whether it is a trip you took or a film you watched. Both are a great way of connection and sharing with the ones you love. Next week, I’ll try to have a less generic summary. But until then, watch some movies and get immersed in pop culture!”
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Fish Heads and Flowers
Flowers to all those people I see cleaning up their back alleys, ( and hopefully sprinkling some flower seeds for pollinators ) Signed: bee lover
Fish Heads to the owner of the car who revs the motor, blasts the tail pipes and roars around the alley. He should move on. Signed: ear plugs
Fish Heads to the huge truck that lumbered down Baker street the other day. Don’t we have bylaws keeping those monsters off our lovely main street? Signed: choke, choke
Flowers to all those people who volunteer their time to reduce hunger and poverty in our community. Thanks for sharing your gifts and your kindness. Signed: an admirer
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Opinion&Editorial Feeling Safe We live in a safe community. Even though By Nelson Becker in the last few weeks there have been some robberies with threats of violence, we really do not have anything to be afraid of. Cautious yes, fearful no. Last night I got a phone call from
Statistics Canada. They were conducting a survey of over 40,000 people across Canada about their feelings of safety. In my answering the survey, I realized if I had any fears of violence or robbery, they were all unfounded. I have not been threatened. I feel safe to walk any street any hour in Nelson.
One part of the survey dealt with people’s relationship with their neighbours. Obviously, a sense of community helps me to feel safe. So while we have had these recent apparitions, they should simply be the motive for us to get to know our neighbours better.
Bill 24 is a betrayal of a public trust commentary by Abra Brynne, Co-chair of the BC Food Systems Network, Nelson, B.C. Second Reading of Bill 24, legislation to split the Agricultural Land commission into two zones and open farmland to non-farming uses, was met with outrage from food security and agriculture advocates on May 6. It is so disappointing to see Bill 24 going to Second Reading. The Minister claimed to read letters from British Columbians but still chose to take no action on their concerns. Nothing came of the public engagement he promised. This is no way to treat British Columbians and an issue of such importance for us all. Since last fall, the BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN) has raised alarm bells across the province about proposed changes to farmland management in BC. Numerous groups representing food and land issues have drawn attention to the erosion of key principles of farmland protection as
contained in BC’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). In the last few weeks, numerous municipal governments – who have a direct stake in secure land values and robust oversight, as well as improving regional food security and sustainable development – have been passing resolutions in opposition to the Bill through their local government regional associations. These resolutions either express serious concerns or ask the province for the bill to be withdrawn. ALR-related resolutions have been passed by the three of the five regional associations. The remaining two are meeting this week. The Minister announced some amendments will be made to Bill 24. However, at second reading the Bill still splits the ALR into two zones, adding non-agricultural priorities to
decision making for Zone Two, which comprises 90% of the total ALR. The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is on record objecting to the two-zone structure. The BC Agriculture Council was the only stakeholder body the new Minister consulted with, and regardless, he doesn’t seem prepared to take their advice. For the rest of British Columbia, there was no dialogue at all. We want our organization and many others simply to be consulted respectfully about proposed changes to the ALR and its regulator the ALC. It’s time for the provincial government to show an interest in the sector through effective dialogue with farmers, ranchers and others about how to grow a strong agri-foods sector for a sustainable future. It’s time for the provincial government to invest in agriculture, not divest of farmland.
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Opinion&Survey This Week’s Survey Question What do you think of the sculptures on Baker Street?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/baker_sculptures Watch for this week’s survey question in the Monday Mini. If you are not a subscriber to the Mini you can join our mailing list here. Results and comments will be posted in Friday’s Express News Update.
Last week’s survey response: Are you happy?
YES 75% NO 20%
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That’s a stupid question 5%
What helps or would help you find happiness? I feel so lucky to have brought up my family in Nelson, surrounded by beauty and inspiring and interesting people. Serenity; stop stressing out for small stuff, as if my life depends on it. regular sex with my wife. More close personal connection...a sweetheart, lover, partner.. I keep myself happy by being connected to community and always seeking new knowledge. My pursuit of knowledge can get a little spendy, though, so I wouldn’t say no to more cash! Firstly, being a mom and my family; and secondly, attitude. Life is pretty darn good!!!! Being in the moment always helps, Being in nature, being with those I love Being in the flow with the creative process. Other happy people.
I’d be even happier if more people in my life were honest, respectful and inclusive of each other. If everyone else voted with research, instead of voting to keep someone out, or against a party, but for a party or person that holds their values at heart I would be happier. a purposeful life. Reminding myself of all of the good things I do have in my life instead of focusing on the negative things that happen. Caring for, and being cared by, family and friends. It’s not a yes or no question for me. Sometimes I’m happy and sometimes not. Sometimes it’s just a happy day, no matter what, a pleasant bi-product of a manic-depression diagnosis. I’m generally happy when I feel content, and in the present. I’m never happy when I’m worrying about tomorrow.
Not happy enough. I would be happier if I could move around better without pain in my hip also it would be nice to have help and somebody to rely on. King Bhutan is so right (I heard that before) . I heard somebody say: if you want to live the American Dream move to Denmark. ha ha! Day-to-day interactions with people, helping others, living a life with purpose, living simply, and enjoying the beauty in nature. Selfless service makes me happy. Being aware makes me happy. Knowing gratitude makes me happy. Experiencing abundance ( has nothing to do with money) makes me happy. The surprise of breathing in followed by breathing out makes me happy. The uncertainty of what follows the in- breath makes me happy. Blessed Be. I never waste a moment of my life believing in fairy tales.
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