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More loitering

Amenity areas: Improve or remove Adam Perret claims the police are acting in a discriminatory way by asking him and others to leave the amenity areas, threatening them with arrest.

Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sOpinion By Nelson Becker

At this very moment the City of Nelson is actively soliciting opinions from Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business establishments about what they feel should be done with the amenity areas. The amenity areas were built a few decades ago in order to provide a space to sit down, relax, meet friends, and make new friends. In other words, it was build to enable people to loiter. Loitering is the act of remaining in a particular public place for a protracted time. While the intent was correct, the design needs an update.

One of the faults of the original design was there were very few benches. Due to lack of space and culture clash, the groups that have chose to occupy those benches regularly seem to intimidate others from sitting down. Previous city council has gone so far as to remove benches in the hopes that the loitering groups will go away. The present city council are now considering removing the entire amenity area with the same intent. This is not the right way to improve Baker Street. Instead of taking out the amenity areas out completely, the city should expand them. The amenity

areas encroache onto the busiest sidewalk in Nelson, narrowing them for pedestrians. We should take out the middle islands to make more room. It would then seem less closed in and more inviting. We should not take away benches but add more. While the plants and trees are nice and green, our priorities are people. The greenery must go and make space for more benches. With many benches stretching from one end to another, there will always be place for Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied lifestyles to find peace, relaxation, and congregation. Diversity is what makes Nelson unique; we should not

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remove the loiterers but accept them as being part of our community and encourage more loitering by eveyone. Loitering is not the problem, but aggresive behaviour is. Removing the amenity areas will not solve aggresive behaviour. Perhaps the solution is just as simple as making the amenity areas no smoking making it more inviting for everyone to utilise. The amenity areas are in essence a park, they sit on public land. They are owned by you and I. It is important you make your voice heard. What do you want to see happen with these areas? Answer our survey on page 8

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Free grant writing workshops CBT’s Community Liasons are hosting free grant writing workshops. The workshops will cover topics such as funder identification, focusing your project idea, key elements of a project proposal, setting your budget and writting tips. Overveiws of CBT’s granting programs will also be provided The workshops are as follows. Friday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at

Selkirk College, Silver King Campus. To register call 250-354-3220. Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College Nakusp Campus. To register call 250-265-4077 Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Selkirk College, Trail Campus. To register call 250-364-5770. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College, Kaslo Centre. To register call 250-353-2618

Slocan Community Forest 25 year license celebration

Sunday, Feb. 12, noon - 5pm Valley View Golf Club: 6937 HWY 6 Appledale Slocan Integral Forestry Silent Auction where you have Cooperative (SIFCo) is hosting a chance to win a beautiful a free family-oriented Winter custom made cement bench, Celebration day. Everyone is generously donated by Molded invited to this event to cele- Stone of Winlaw. brate the 25-year tenure SIFCo The Valley View clubhas just been granted, to man- house kitchen will be open all age over 35,000 acres of land day until 6:30pm. in the Slocan Valley. After 8 years of work, we Indoor and outdoor activi- have reached a major milestone ties will be planned for the towards community control of whole family, including cross- our watersheds and sustainable country skiing, a scavenger logging practices. Something hunt, snow-shoeing, a bonfire, worth celebrating interactive stations about our For more information, forest and free cake and hot contact 250-226-7012, www. chocolate. We will also host a sifco.ca/news-events/

Slocan Library receives IBM grant

Yuval Hager, a software developer working in Slocan City for IBM (International Business Machines), has secured a $1,000 IBM grant for the Slocan Community Library. The grant will be used to renovate the library’s foyer, turning that underused space into a media centre housing the library’s growing collection of videos, DVDs, CD’s and “talking books”.

Ecstasy overdose at the Spiritbar Submitted by the Nelson City Police At midnight on January 27th, 2012, Nelson Police were called to the Spirit Bar in the Hume Hotel regarding a medical issue. A twenty one year old male was found unconscious directly outside the bar being tended to by

friends. An ambulance was called and the male was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital. The investigation revealed that the male had suffered an overdose of ecstasy (MDMA). The public are reminded that numerous serious cases of ecstasy overdoses have recently occurred in British

Columbia, three resulting in deaths. Seizures, brain damage and death are the possible consequences of the consumption of ecstasy. This incident was not a fatality; however the present condition of the male is unknown. Steve Bank, Sergeant 250-505-5658

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Kootenay Cup Race number four Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club-Apex Trailhead The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is holding it’s annual Kootenay Cup Race. This is a fun, cross country free style ski race for all ages. New to racing? Never raced before? No problem. All abilities welcome. Distances appropriate for all age groups. Recreational class too. Come out to race, volunteer or to just cheer. For more information, contact nelsonnordicski.ca or Jay McKimm jaymckimm@gmail.com ph.250-825-9262

Young member of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club get prepared for the Kootenay Cup

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Arts&Entertainment Love the Arts Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Vallican Whole The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with a fabulous ‘Love the Arts’ event. Everyone is invited to bring their friends and loved ones. We will be paying homage to all the wonderful local people, artists and performers who enrich the lives of everyone in our community. A selection of outstanding visual art will be on display and the entertainment will include music and live per-

formances. We encourage everyone to attend and don attire reflecting a Valentines theme, and in the spirit of the celebration, Arts Council members will be handing out colorful masquerade masks that they have created. Admission is free. Adult drinks, sweets and treats will be available. Visit www.slocanvalleyarts. ca or phone 250 226-7445 for more information

Children’s craft and tea party Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon at the Nelson United Church The Nelson Grans will tell exciting tales. Snacks are once again hosting the will be available. Children’s Craft and Tea Let every little person Party for three to ten year you know come and have a olds. fun filled morning. Activities include new Tickets are $10 for chilcrafts as well as favourites dren ages 3 to 10 and can from previous craft parties. be purchased from Sensation of the crafts are geared Clothes Shoppe at 534 4Cats Arts Studio for kids grand opening Many for Valentine’s Day. Back by Josephine St., behind BCAA. Saturday, Feb. 4, noon to 4 p.m. at 4Cats Arts Studio popular demand, The Cup Tickets are also available grams that include drawing, Cake Walk. A story Teller from the Grans. By Carlo Alcos painting, silk screening, There’s a new arts studio splatter painting, sculpture, for kids in town. You may the clay wheel, and paper ART for the HEART grand re-opening and art show have seen the papered-up mache, seven days a week. Saturday, February 25, 191 Baker Street, 2nd Floor windows of the storefront They are also offering art “Paint in” and open studio from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the corner of Josephine parties and Victoria Street and “I have always taken Reception and opening ceremony 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. wondered what’s going great pride in being born The Art Therapy to support the Kutenai Art on in there. A whole lot and raised in Nelson. I real- Institute is hosting a Gala Therapy Institute. of art is whats happening. ly believe that this will be a Opening with an art show The move to the new The owner of the franchise, gift to the children, parents, and sale to celebrate mov- location was precipitated by Melanie Ward, and instruc- and to the heart of the coming to thier new location. the increase in student poptor, Carrie Clark, have been munity,” said Ward. See artists at work. The ulation and the increased creating art for the past sevFor more information, artists will be painting in the eral weeks in preparation visit http://www.4cats. studios in the day and the demand for art therapy serfor the grand opening on com/nelson or visit the stu- artwork will be up for auc- vices in our community. For more information Saturday, February 4. dio on Saturday, Feb. 4 tion in the evening. There The studio will offer between noon and 4 p.m. will be refreshments and phone 250-352-2264 or visit music. All proceeds will go www.kutenaiarttherapy.com kids, ages 2 to 15, art pro- for refreshments and fun.

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Touchstones Nelson’s Winter Family Fair

Canadian film “Cloudburst” will headline this years FLIKS Canadian Film Fest

The Canadian Fliks Fest

Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday Feb, 11, at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca. The Canadian FLIKS Festival showcases six homegrown films you may not get a chance to see in the “BIG” theatres. Heavy on comedy, with some drama and documentaries thrown in for good measure. The festival opens with Highway Gospel, a raucous and fun celebration of the long boarding counter culture. Weird, hilarious, and heartbreaking at times profane and fast - not for the wee ones, (its rated 14A). This film is a fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Skate Park. Following is Cloudburst, the festi-

val headliner. In this festival favourite, Olympia Dukakis plays the 70-something foul-mouthed Stella who escapes Maine with her long time lover Dot (Brenda Fricker) to get married in Nova Scotia. Along the way, they pick up a young male dancer - making this a hilarious road movie. R for swears, and nudity. Tickets and festival passes will be available for in-person-sales at Otter Books. Out of towners can reserve tickets by emailing info@FLIKS.ca before Feb 10. Please go to www.FLIKS.ca for all the film trailers and details.

Sunday, February 12, Noon to 4 p.m. Touchstones Nelson A fun filled afternoon of crafts and activities at Touchstones Nelson. Make a Valentine card for that special someone, watch a puppet show, join Forest for the Trees artist Barbara Maye for a fun craft in Gallery A, talk to members of the West Kootenay Amateur Radio Club and view our new exhibit The History of Radio in Nelson and enjoy hot apple cider Our Permanent Museum Exhibit and Galleries that will be open to visitors throughout the day. Our trained docents will be on hand to answer your questions. As a way of showing our appreciation to the community for their continuing support, Touchstones Nelson is hosting this event by donation. One half of the proceeds raised over the course of the day will be donated to BCSPCA – Nelson Branch. Visit Touchstones Nelson with your family and friends. For more information contact 250-352-9813 or visit www.touchstonesnelson.ca

Carnaval d’hiver - Winter carnival

Friday, Feb. 10 7 p.m. tp 9 p.m. at the Trafalgar school grounds Carnaval d’Hiver is coming. All Francophone Association, will enterages are welcome to celebrate winter tain with some traditional carnaval fun and French Canadian culture and songs. Of course, there will also be language. maple syrup. The event is free of Canadian Parents for French charge, but bring your toonies for “la (CPF) , Nelson chapter reinstated pièce de résistance” from the cabane a Carnaval d’hiver in 2009 and is à sucre – maple sugar taffy. excited to be hosting the 4th annual. Canadian Parents for French is a It’s an opportunity to enjoy the out- parent led non-profit national orgadoors with your friends and family nization that believes in a bilingual and speak a little French. There’s Canada and supports opportunities something for everyone: broomball, for French language learning and dancing, winter games, and enter- culture. For information please containment. AFKO, the West Kootenay tact pdehnel@hotmail.com

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Bonhomme visits Nelson Carnaval d-hiver

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Shane Philips returns

Friday, Feb. 10, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar Swelling in primor- juggling between shaking dial pulses and wholloping up rhythms with his aslatua, whoops, the tacit tones of driving the dance floor with Shane Philip’s didgeridoo his djembe and sliding out hold the power to still listen- grooves on his Weissenborners into silence or encourage style guitar while his foot audiences to rise up in a tribal taps in earthshaking electronswell of intoxicating spirit -- ic kicks wherever they might with sometimes but a heart- fit. He is a one-man show beat in between. Meanwhile weaving sounds that inspire his hands will be skilfully audiences anywhere he goes.

Sunshine Drive CD release party Feb. 4 at The Royal. 8:30 p.m.

Nelson band Sunshine Drive announces its debut CD “Borrowed Time”. We are hosting a CD release party, where we will feature songs from the album, and CDs will be available for purchase. There is no cover for this event. Please come down to help us celebrate.

Sunshine Drive’s repertoire spans R&B, blues, rock, reggae, ska, and all CD tracks are original compositions by band members. Bassist Phil Wilson-Birks says, “We think people will love the quality, variety and ‘danceability’ of these tunes.” The title track “Borrowed Time” has already been released to Canadian radio stations. “Sunshine Drive covers an amazing musical range, and this CD really rocks“, says Susan Hastings, who hosts “In The Key of BC” at Kootenay Public Radio. www.sunshinedrive.ca

Ash Grunwald with In Medias Res Fri, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. at the Royal The Australian music award winner, radio DJ and one man blues singer/songwriter/guitar extrordinaire from the land down under is on a Canadian tour and will be bringing his popular roots and blues sound to the Royal to support his latest album, “Hot Mama Vibes”.

Pauline Lamb, Soniko and Shady Folk

Shady Folk will close up this Saturday’s acoustic sessions at Ellison’s Cafe and Market

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon at Ellison’s Market and Cafe Pauline Lamb will open nals and a good selection of this week’s Unplugged cover songs in Espanish and Sessions at noon. She has per- English. (http://artbysoniko. formed solo, with jam bands, chadyom/) funk, soul, blues, rock, 60’s and Closing act is a new one the disco show band ‘Shag’. to Ellison’s stage, Shady Folk, (http://soundcloud.com/pau- composed of Chandler Rogers linelamb) and Nancy Ryde from Argenta. Next up is Opening is They make up the core of the Soniko, who will to take you eclectic Heavy Folk Collective on a musical journey around with anywhere from two to six Latin America, playing origi- players, depending on the day. w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s / E l l i s o n s - C a f e - A c o u s t i c Unplugged-Sessions/134317453293369

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West Kootenay Journal 2nd Edition book review

Towards more Regional Self-Reliance An Illustrated Day Planner Compiled, Designed and Illustrated by Susan VanRooy $24.95 ISBN 978-0-9811387-1-8 Available at these Nelson stores: Otter Books, Gaia Rising, Still Eagle & the Kootenay Co-op, and at these Winlaw stores: Gaia Tree and Earth Spirit Books, as well as at some Kaslo and Crawford Bay merchants

Review by Robin Murray Susan VanRooy has done it again! She has created another beautifully illustrated and enlightening non-dated day planner that the reader can start using anytime. Like the first edition, Ms. VanRooy has included essays

West Kootenay Journal 2nd Edition book launch Thursday, Feb. 16, noon to 1 p.m. at the Booksmyth on Baker Street A book launch and read- Susan VanRooy, this planner ing will take place at the includes local natural history Booksmyth on Baker St. and gardening information in Nelson, from 12-1pm and features essays by 10 on Thursday, Feb 16th for local writers on the subject the West Kootenay Journal of regional food security and 2nd Edition (start-anytime) self-reliance. At least one day planner. Compiled, of the contributors will read designed and illustrated by their piece during the launch.

Forest for the Trees exhibit opening reception Friday Feb. 10 from 7-9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30). Forest for the Trees brings together four regional artists whose work explores the historical, social, spiritual and environmental issues that inform our relationship with the natural landscape. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception.

from knowledgeable local people, only this time the focus is on our local food security. Also included are monthly natural things to watch for and the Sinixt names for each monthly season, as well as recipes, short quotes, and other ideas to inspire the reader towards local eating. Inspired in part by a permaculture course she took, Ms. VanRooy hopes to increase local awareness and connections surrounding regional selfreliance through the distribution of her new West Kootenay Journal. Of course, it also is a functional planner as well as a good read. It makes a wonderful locally produced gift and is sure to be source of inspiration for wannabe gardeners like myself.

KSA graduate, Donovan Hough, showcases in Vancouver

Donovan Hough will be showcasiing his work at the Annual Student Scholarships Exhibition at the Circle Craft Gallery in Vancouver. The exhibit also features three other artists from around B.C. Donovan Hough resides in Nelson BC. He’s a recent graduate of the Kootenay School of the

Arts with a certificate in Metal Arts. “My art is functional, and usually incorporates nature, myths, and characters in my life. I like to keep my work simple in design with a raw finish by leaving hammer marks and metal imperfections.” The exhibit will run the month of February.

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What do you think should be done about the downtown amenity areas? click here www.surveymonkey.com/s/Amenity_Areas

Survey results for: What do you think of dogs on Baker Street? Should dogs be allowed in Nelson’s downtown?

Do you own a dog?

%52 - YES controlled 16% - NO

YES

52% - YES on leash only

WE need to believe all people are responsible and will follow proper etiquette around dog behavior. And we need to deal with those that infringe on our rights to walk safely in a clean environment. I guess this doesn’t only apply to dog owners. BARK, bark..... WHY do we need to have dogs on the street?

TAKE them to the dog walk.......is it okay if I bring my horse down Baker Street? I would like to point out that the present dog rule was put in place to discourage “hippies” from loitering on the then newly redesigned Baker St. Now the Baker St. merchants, surveyed at a Nelson Business Association meeting, want to scrap the law. It is hurting them. Give it up!

PENALIZE (ticket) owners who do not clean up after their dogs. FINES for leaving dogs unattended (ie: tied to a parking meter) and for not picking up after your dog. Provide ‘poop bags’ throughout the downtown core (like the dispensers by the soccer field and Lions Park). I have owned a dog but did not take him downtown.

IF a responsible dog owner is walking a dog through town that’s one thing, but if its one of these transients sitting around smoking pot and looking for hand outs I feel that’s different. IF you own a dog, exercise it in dog-friendly territory.

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Survey results for: What do you think of dogs on Baker Street? MOST dog owners are responsible and should not be restricted in where they take their dog. Unfortunately it’s the owner’s who don’t pick up after their pet or don’t muzzle an untrained dog that bring on the bad reputation that cloaks all dogs and owners. I would be concerned that some dog owners might tie there dog up outside shop and cafes for extended periods leaving their pet unattended while they shop or chat. There maybe some consideration given to the duration an animal can be left. GREAT idea but have heavy fines for those that don’t pick up the doo doo AS a responsible dog owner, I am tempted to say I would like to see dogs on leashes allowed downtown; however, I fear this could be the beginning of a slippery slope. If dogs are allowed on leash only, how is the bylaw going to be enforced? Are all dog owners going to be responsible to pick up their dog’s messes? I doubt it. I would hate to see Nelson return to the way it was before the bylaw where dogs roamed free, defecated, and acted aggresively to passersby. The only way I would support a dogs on leash bylaw is if it is STRICTLY enforced with fines handed out to those who violate the bylaw. HAVE spots on Baker where you can grab a bag for any poops just like at the DogWalk. Dogs should be allowed. I do not have a dog but have previously owned many dogs and like anything they have thier place but not on Baker Street.

I think we lose a tremendous amount of revenue from tourists due to this law. Put out doggy-doo bags and more bins and let the dogs in. YES! only on leash AND in control of the owner. That means no parking dogs at parking metres. Also, the bylaw should include mandatory clean up and there should be containers of plastic bags posted all along the downtown area. In other cities, I have seen these containers stuffed with recycled bags from the grocery store, bread bags, etc. so this creates an additional opportunity to recycle that disgusting plastic. DOGS are an incredibly important part of many people’s lives in this community. With Nelson being a “walking town”, many people don’t have a vehicle that they can leave their dog in while they make a visit to Baker Street. I don’t know too many dog owners that would leave their dog tied up blocks from where they are going either. Encouraging folks to leave their dogs at home is a completely unrealistic option, and if we don’t begin looking at this situation in a different way, this is going to remain a battle for as long as people have dogs as a companion! THERE should be somewhere that people can walk that they do not have to worry about dogs. There are designated areas for dogs. People seem to be of the mind that they can take their dogs anywhere. Rules don’t seem to apply to them. Tourists aren’t the only ones that count. OWNERS must clean up after their dogs.

THE dog by-law is ridiculous and is very noticed by almost all visitors to our city. Everyone who has visited me from out of town has mentioned it and cannot understand the ‘unfriendliness’ of it. The first time I visited Nelson before moving here (2008) and saw the stenciled ‘no dogs’ symbol on the sidewalk, I thought it was a joke! I have always felt bad that I cannot walk downtown with my dog on a leash (and a bag in my pocket) as I can in almost every other city in North America. Also, does anyone really think that someone could get away with NOT picking up after their dog on Baker Street? I don’t think so. If the by-law was abolished there would be no shyness about reminding (telling) someone to pick up. Really, come on, the gig is up with the dog by-law. It is a new world. WE want Nelson to be tourist friendly including those with dogs. There must always be rules, but, the animal control officers must use discretion as well. I am From Kelowna and have stopped visiting Nelson as a vacation destination because of stupid laws...fine the owners who don’t clean up after them!!! I remember the days before the bylaw, and I don’t miss having to dodge dog crap every time I walk out of a store. There are lots of places to walk your dog. Baker Street is cleaner without dogs. PEOPLE who are afraid of dogs should seek therapy - not expect them to disappear. Dog owners who don’t clean up should be heavily fined.

WHY not have dogs under control of the owner (onleash) in public areas and a fine for not picking up their poop. I do not think Stephen Harper should be allowed downtown. THIS is not Muttsville and I don’t think any of us condone the spread of rabies IT is absolutely ludicrous that it has taken this long to revisit this draconian bylaw. I mostly spend my money in slocan valley where I can bring my dog on errands. I will come back to Baker street shops if this anti-dog bylaw is removed. BYLAW officers can just as easily ticket for dog related infractions (no leash, no clean up etc.) as they do for having a dog in the ban area. Lift the ban and enforce the rest of the bylaws. The ban does hurt tourism - it forces visitors to either leave their pet in a hot vehicle or go to another community where they can walk with their pets in the downtown area. I never walk downtown because I usually have my dog when I am walking - missing out on browsing local businesses display windows. Most other cities allow dogs - it is not that difficult to make this work. HAVE a 6 month trial period whereby the by-law is lifted. Spread the word that it could be permanent if all goes well. It’s a win win! POORLY or completely untrained dogs are an epidemic in Nelson. People get dogs to fill an emotional void and then neglect their responsibilities to the dog and to their fellow humans. It’s sad.

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Survey results for: What do you think of dogs on Baker Street? RESIDENTS of Nelson who have to put up with these dogs should be considered before the tourists. We live, work and pay taxes here. Tourists may or may not stop in the downtown for a brief bit of time. I seriously think there should be one street free for dogs to walk with owners/ caretakers to go through downtown on their way to and from the dog park. Com’on mayor and council make this happen. Kudos for having a dog park in town. I know many people with dogs that are trained well and do not need leashes, though I understand some people may be adverse to off leash dogs. Either on or off leash, as long as the dog owner has control, and cleans up the doggy-do, I do not see a problem. I currently live in Kaslo and not only can I take my dog with me to town, to walk and to socialize (she needs it too), but I am allowed to bring her in to many of the businesses! There is something to be said about dog-friendly towns. “Friendly” becomes the reputation. Funny how I stopped seeing Nelson as friendly once the dog law came in (and that was before I had a dog). IN the past while visiting as a tourist, I was ticketed for

walking through town with my dog on a leash. It was August and over 80 degrees. With no shady parking I couldn’t leave my dog in the car. I didn’t pay the ticket, but I did leave town. THE dog laws suck right now! MANY tourists have small dogs they cannot leave in cars. I watched a older couple get run out of town by the by law officer. They were holding their two little dogs. They left in a huff and said they would never come back. They would spend their money elsewhere. The law is ridiculous. I do agree with no tie ups though. I love the fact that there are less dogs. For some reason, dogs are on the rise and with all the too many people in the world already, do we have to have too many dogs? How does this help? LAST week I saw a person close to Oso Negro not cleaning up after his dog right on the sidewalk. I also see dogs not on leashes. this is not OK. HERE is something to ponder. Why would city council allow two dog friendly businesses in the ‘no dog zone’ downtown? Here is another thought...Whistler is a town that sees more tourism than Nelson and they allow dogs

on leash in the walking areas with poop bag stations at every garbage can. I fail to see the validity of this by-law when it’s not even enforced (along with many of our other by-laws). Woof! SADLY, this is a case of the minority of irresponsible dog owners ruining it for everyone else. I don’t own dog now but have in the past. IT’S all about dog poop. Leashing will help and don’t let people leave their dogs tied up or unattended. DOG on a leash not tied up to anything witha doggie bag if dog tied up or off leash write them up LIONS Park in the winter is literally covered with dog feces, in the playground and the field. An entire class of Grade 1 students had to wash every article of their outdoor clothing after just a few hours playing there. 1,300 dog attacks (reported) happen every year in Canada including disfiguring maulings, the vast majority on young children. As a parent, “Don’t worry, my dog is friendly” just doesn’t cut it. I was walking by the Coop one day with my child, a big dog approached us and jumped on my son and bared his teeth by his face. The owner was in shopping and

had left her dog unattended. When I approached her and told her what had happened she said “Oh my dog would not do that”. Dogs do not want to be downtown, they want to be out walking and exploring. we have a wonderful beach just for the mut’s, let’s keep it that way. PROVISO, that if the dog barks, lunges and jumps on a person, they immediately leave downtown. Certain breeds that are known to be violent or unpredictable are not allowed. No dogs can enter a business only on the sidewalks and no dogs can be left unattended and leashed to a pole. Perhaps this would create business for local dog businesses to have shopping dog sitters? NELSON is becoming known as an anti-dog community. This is not good. It is also being referred to as a community in reference, as what not to do with a dog bylaw. It has to be reconsidered. Times have changed, the economy has changed. Deterring tourists is not good for business, bad press is not good for business. How is it you can impose a bylaw - the anti dog bylaw - but it is somehow ok to smoke on Baker street?

Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser

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Opinion&Editorial Freestyle at Whitewater This past weekend, junior freeskiers wowed crowds at Whitewater with some breathtaking aerials and bewildering maneuvers preformed at blistering speeds. The preliminaries of the event were held on the run Sleeper located on the Summit Side and the finals took place on Blast, the run directly beneath the Summit chairlift. Coming first in the contest, was Nelson’s own Trace Cook. The most exiting

By Colin Greenlaw

run of the weekend was without a doubt Dustin Steeger’s rapid descent of Blast. This is not the last freestyle event of the season at Whitewater, as the Kootenay Coldsmoke Festival has yet to happen this year and is scheduled to run from February 24-27. Over the years it has always been evident that Whitewater produces some spectacular skiers but only recently has the younger generation been given the opportunity to showcase their talents.

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Paint cannot go to our landfills Dear editor, With the closing of the Paint Depot behind Front Street this week, I am very concerned that there is a plan for managing left-over paint and empty paint cans. The City of Nelson and the Regional District needs to have a site for collection of paint, and to offer useable paint for a small cost.

There are many schools, groups or individuals who would use paint for various art and other projects. Paints must not end up in our landfills. I have written the City and RDCK for their waste management plans for paint. Lisa Bramson Nelson

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Dear readers, In the past two weeks we have had two letters to the editor regarding the improper and proper use of the word mischief in context with destruction of public property. We asked the City of Nelson to settle this debate. The following is there response. The Criminal Code cites Mischief as follows: 430. (1) Every one commits mischief who willfully

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Fishheads and Flowers Flowers to the great staff crew for helping a clueless old guy to manoeuvre the minefield of setting up a new mobile. Your patience and consideration Fish Heads to the City of were much appreciated. Signed: old Nelson for not allowing dogs Nelson geezer on the main drag. Why not put it to a vote and let the citizens decide? Submitt your fishheads Signed: doing my and flowers at shopping elsewhere www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html Fish Heads to skiers who take advantage of a non-for profit’s club hard work. Signed: to ski or not to ski

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Notice of Rememberance

Helen Keefe

Born October 21, 1933, passed away January 19, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Helen Keefe. Mom was born in the old hospital in Nelson. She was raised on a farm at the upper end of Sproule Creek in Taghum and often spoke fondly of her younger years in Taghum and the Nelson area. Mother was a strong and vibrant women who raised 3 children, Wayne(Dorie), David(Joy), and Gayle(Mike). Helen is survived by her sister Francis Webber(nee Zmaeff), numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother (Helen Zmaeff), her father (John Zmaeff) and sister, Pauline Soviak (nee Zmaeff). As caring mothers can be, mother was strong for those around her. Through her, we received her precious love and guidance. Mom - wish you a happy journey, we miss you, and we love you. A memorial tea was held at momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house on Saturday, January 28th, from 12 noon to 4 pm As an expression of sympathy family & friends may make a donation to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation # 3 View Street, Nelson, BC. Please call (250) 505-7411 if further details are required Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. On-line condolence may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

William (Bill) Oke

Oke: On Sunday, January 29, 2012 William (Bill) Oke of Nelson, British Columbia passed away peacefully at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 89 years. Bill was born in Penticton, BC on October 23, 1922. He was a veteran

of W.W.II. Bill worked for many years in the lower mainland and Nelson as a funeral director. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Nelson Legion. He was predeceased by his wife Joan, and a sister Dorothy. Bill is survived by his son Ian (Gloria) and a daughter Karen (Brad), 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 12 noon at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC. Have a glass on Bill may he rest in peace. Cremation has taken place at the Nelson Crematorium in Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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Live music

Fri. Feb. 3

Nick Thayer featuring Seven Milligram - AV Show at the Spiritbar. Expect something totally unique, with exclusive visual content going to the beat of the music. Open Mic at Kootenay Time Coffee and Donut (Kootenay and Victoria St.) Starts at 4:20 p.m. After Work Dance Party. The Royal - Dance starts at 6 p.m. -Come dance your work week blues away with live music by Clinton Swanson and friends as Mostly Swing play classic R’n B, blues, and swing tunes. Don’t forget your dancing’ shoes-you’ll need them. MK47 w/ Soft-Thru and Miss Fonni. The Royal- Tickets $5 at the door - Doors 9pm - MK47 has played Festivals such as Sexy sounds and has impacted minds with her artistic ability to capture minds with her charismatic bubbly personality and other forms of art. Soft-Thru and Miss Fonni will open the show. All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Jam Night at Chillers Pub (2723 Greenwood Rd. - 6 mile) Jam starts at 8:30 p.m. Girls, guitars and coffee, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at John Ward Fine Coffee, 503 Baker St Bob Marley Bday & Gisto’s Farewell @ Spiritbar. This is the third year in a row we have had Gisto host the Bob Marley reggae birthday bash. It will be that much more of a celebration as we bid Gisto a farewell as he heads to the city to further his music career. $10 at the door

Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 10

Shane Phillips live at the Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Hume front or $20 at the door. Ash Grunwald w/ In Medias Res. The Royal - Tickets $15 available at The Royal, Urban Legends and www.liveattheroyal. com - Doors 8pm - The Australian music award winner, radio DJ and one man blues singer/songwriter/ guitar extrordinaire from the land down under is on a Canadian tour Sun. Feb. 5 and will be bringing his popular Niko at the Hume Library roots and blues. Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar Bar and Grill and Grill. 9p.m.

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door - Doors 6:30pm - Come dine and dance your Valentine to the sounds of Bessie and The Back Eddies. Dinner set at 7:15.

Sun. Feb. 12

Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.

Sat. Feb. 11

South Rakkas Crew (Mad Sarah & Rich at the Library Decent|Florida)w/MC Tucan Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. (Jamaica)+Duubconcious at the Spiritbar. South Rakkas have Tues. Feb. 7 been described as rugged danceCliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. hall, shameless pop, hipster elecThe Library Lounge tro bangers, rude dubstep and Magic Bus w/ Rob Funk and Dubconscious takes influence Friends. The Royal - Doors 9pm from jungle and drum and bass. Click here to - This is not just a night for Ticket are $15 available at the DJ’s anymore. Join us for a Hume front desk. submit your listing funky evening with Rob Funk Bessie and the Back Eddies . and Friends! No cover! theExpressNewsUpdate Sat. Feb. 4 The Royal- Tickets $12 or $22 and that includes dinner. Tickets Wed. Feb. 8 Sunshine Drive. The Royal. - Doors 7pm - Local fave’s, Variety Shows w/ Estevan and are available at Urban Legends, s e c u r e . a w e - h o s t i n g . c o m / Sunshine Drive have a new CD Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 www.liveattheroyal and at the express-secure/calendar.html out and we all want to celebrate! p.m. Come to listen, come to SunshineDrive delivers a hard- play! The stage is open. Place a driving menu of Rock Classics, Paul Landsberg at the Library Blues,R&B, Funk, Reggae and Ska, including original tunes. Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Thurs. Feb. 9 No cover. in theExpressNewsUpdate Redgy Blackout w/ Daniel Sky. 12:00 Pauline Lamb, 1:00 Soniko, 2:00 Shady Folk The Royal - Tickets $10 availClick here at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic able at www.liveatheroyal.com or go to: https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/classified.php and the door - Doors 8pm Unplugged Sessions (Fb).

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special events

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Thurs. Feb. 9

Ski Bum the musical. The Capitol Opening artist reception for Ross Scott new work entitled, Theatre. 8 p.m. A musical comedy “Water” at Kokanee Camera from that pokes fun of musical theatre while highlighting the trials and tribulations 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. faced by a variety of mountain lovers. Sat. Feb. 4 Mountain culture amplified by song, 4Cats Arts Studio for kids grand dance and story. Tickets $12 to $17 opening. Noon to 4 p.m. at 4Cats available at tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Arts Studio (corner of Victoria St. or the Capitol Theatre box office and Josephine St. Contra dancing at the Scout Anastasia - Ballet Jorgen. The Hall, 310 Cedar St with Kootenay Capitol Theatre. 8 p.m. The mys- Kontraband. 7 PM. $8. tical story of the Russian Grand Fri. Feb. 10 Duchess Anastasia. It is a wonCarnaval d’hiver. Family Outside derful tale of tragic life, ripped winter games. Celebrate French from history.Tickets $24 to $30 available at tickets.capitoltheatre. Canadian Culture. Enjoy cabane à bc.ca or the Capitol Theatre box sucre. 7p.m. to 9p.m. at Trafalgar school grounds. office

Forest for the Trees exhibit opening reception. Touchstones Nelson 7-9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30). The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca. CBT’s Community Liasons are hosting free grant writing workshops. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nelson Selkirk College, Silver King Campus. To register call 250-354-3220

Sat. Feb. 11

Kootenay Cup Race #4. Start time 11:00 a.m Nelson Nordic Ski Club-Apex Trailhead. For more information call 250-825-9262 The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca.

Children’s craft and tea party. 9 a.m. to noon at the Nelson United Church. Admission is $10 for ages 3-10

Sun. Feb. 12

Touchstones Nelson’s Winter Family Fair. Noon to 4 p.m. Touchstones Nelson. Admission by donation Slocan Community Forest gets 25 year license celebration. Noon - 5pm at Valley View Golf Club: 6937 HWY 6 Appledale The Canadian Doukhobor Society invites you to attend our annual Day of Love Celebration at Tarry’s Hall, 11 a.m. Everyone welome. For more information call Alex Wishlow at 250-4284419

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Wednesdays

Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org for more info. Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656

Thursdays

Skate Lessons at the Youth Centre Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or

Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822 Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727 Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352Fridays 2515 Gender Outlaws, a support and Quaker Meeting 2nd Sunday social group for trans and gender of each month 723 Ward St. diverse folks. 250-354-5362 Upstairs. 10a.m. Everyone welcome. Saturdays Texas Hold’em Poker at the Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. Nelson 12p.m. Last 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Sunday ofLegion. every month. 250-352Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club meets Mondays at 1p.m. For further information, Scottish Country dancing 7 to please call 250-352-6936 9 pm at the Central School Gym, Sundays 811 Stanley Street. For more info St. John’s Lutheran Church contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June Service. Everyone welcome to at 352-1836. Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250Bar and Grill 354-3308 Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250505-7248

Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

Tuesdays

Nelson’s Parkinson Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-229-2272. Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223Nadine 250-359-7777 Belly Dancing with Ashala. at The Youth Centre. 8-12 yrs, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 13-19 yrs, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656 Skate Yoga at the Youth Centre. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656

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SLATE/IRON TABLES SET OF three, Console, Coffee and Side FARMER’S MARKET/MOVIE. $1,000 (cost 3,500) Phone250FEBRUARY 2nd, 5:30- 01’ NISSAN PATHFINDER LE 352-0508 8:00pm. Salmo Youth Centre. 4X4: New winter tires, heated ANTIQUE 3/4 SIZE white enamel Dinner, Market, Documentary leather seats, hitch, plus more. bed frame and mattress, great “Vanishing of the Bees”. salm 179,000kms, $10,000, 778- for girl’s room, $150. 250-354ovalleyfarmersmarket@gmail. 986-4132 or 250-354-4594 4342. com Child Care Help Wanted SALMO VALLEY FARMERS SEEKING IN-HOME CHILD care KSCL IS LOOKING for someMarket accepting bids from in Blewett for 2 young children, one one to do homeshare with an certified builders for covered day per week. Call 250-352-3440. individual with developmental dismusic stage salmovalleyfarme abilities in his home. The homeChildren rsmarket@gmail.com 250-3572451 GOOD QUALITY HIGH chair for share provider would be living SUNSHINE DRIVE CD Release sale, $50. Converts to desk and 24-7 in his home. This contract would include respite money, and Party at The Royal on February chair. Call 250-352-3440. daytime staffing hours at 5 hours 4th. No Cover Charge. Education a day 5 days a week. Anyone Art CLEARHEARTBODYWORK. interested please contact KSCL SALVADOR DALI CHRIST COM EVENING CLASSES start by email at bigbykscl@telus.net, Plate Sterling Silver (10.476oz) Feb 21st, Bodywork, Acupressure, or fax at 250-352-0866. in Box #02209 email for photo Anatomy. Contact Heather 250-505Home & Garden cltmoser@yahoo.ca $2200. 5083 I’M LOOKING FOR a full dump INTERESTED IN LEARNING Events truck load of cow manure. Barry Encaustic Painting? Contact Artist Ronda Wood, 250-489- ART THERAPY AND Dream Work @ 250-229-4671 Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm Jan31- OLD WHITE FRIDGE. It works. 4201. COLLECTING MILK, AND juice Mar6 6 evening series: $150.00 $50 OBO Kaslo. You pick up 250353-7680 jugs or tetra packs, plastic lids www.kutenaiarttherapy.com for a kids art project. Judith_ ART THERAPY GROUP offered WORMY CHERRIES? DON’T for caregivers with loss and grief want to use poison? Don’t cut robertson@hotmail.com “WOMEN W I T H O U T Monday 9:30-11:30 Jan30-Mar5 down your tree, use a Kootenay SHADOWS”, poetry by $150.00 www.kutenaiarttherapy. Cover instead. Grow perfect cherries every year without Nelson author, available now com at Otter Books and Booksmyth OPEN FAMILY STUDIO! Come any poison. Check out www. and make art. Saturdays 1-4 By kootenaycovers.com or contact $10.95 Kutenai Art Therapy mroberts@kootenaycovers.com Automotive-Cars Donation. Institute. Lost & Found 97’ SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD, BINGO. TUES. JAN. 24th. 7-10p.m. Leather, AC, powerlocks/win- Harrop Hall 6066 Mcconnel rd. Free LOST FROM 6 mile. sheppherd/ husky,grey/black (Havoc). border dows, new brakes, timing belt. admission. Info, 250-229-5370 collie/sheppherd, black/white, 1 Summer tires/rims. $3500.00. 1/2 blue eyes (Harley) please call FREE 250-353-2835. 365 5025 10’ FORD FOCUS SE Sedan 18 IN. TV....WORKS great. you pick Misc. for Sale - $14,500obo. 13,800kms. up. 250-352-1853 Sports appearance. Fuel effi- STACKS OF AVIATION maga- STOVE (KITCHEN) - Enterprisecient. Priced to sell. 25082534 zines. Mostly British. 1970 - 2000 Antique. Electric/Wood. Good 250-354-1586 27/2505511844 working condition. $75.00 250226-7146 05’ PONTIAC WAVE Sedan Furniture Hatchback Std everything. Km WOMEN’S STEEL-TOED 95,582 $5500 Ph250 352 9371 SINGLE BED WITH large draws SHOES, certified, size 8. Nearly Striped fabric from UK Hardly used Excellent condition new, only $35. 250-229-4093 $450 250-352-0508

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UTILITY TRAILER 100.00 and garage door openers 2 offers no remote 250-352-2902 TWO DAY TICKETS to Silver Star or Big White, $75 each(face value)OBO. 250354-4342 eves. VIOLIN, 1/4 SIZE, with case, $100. Riedell figure skates size 3, $80. 250-352-6154 ASSORTED COLLECTIBLE CHERISHED Teddies for sale. Call 250-551-1855 SHAW DIRECT RECEIVER mod.DSR-410 $75.00 Queen water bed,complete, waveless mattress $195.00 Ph. Ken 250352-0136

Misc. Wanted

LOOKING FOR 12 sheets of used 3/4 plywood for a sub floor ph. 250-399-4439 BINDINGS FOR SIZE 5 snowboard boot wanted - novice snowboarder on Rossignol board. 250-825-0188 FREE COUCHES, CHAIRS, COFFEE tables,lamps,rugs for a waiting area. Empty baby food jars and art supplies. 250352-2264 WANTED: X-COUNTRY EQUIPMENT, size 8-9 boots, 180cm, good quality figure skates, size 8 1/2. 250-3526154 WA N T E D : ROOF CROSSBARS, ski box/rack, and/or tow package for 2005 Subaru Forrester. Thanks! 250352-0011

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PEDAL STEEL GUITARIST looking to play with others: Country-Rock-JamBand. Nelson mmtnsong@telus.net or 250-354-1412. SMALL UPRIGHT PIANO in great condition, appraised $1700, asking $1200 OBO. 250-354-4342 eves.

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SHARED OFFICE SPACE available in Winlaw for February 1st. Long term preferred. Call 250-2267166

UNIQUE, JUST RENOVATED ART THERAPY FOR individuals 3br/2bath house, super central localiving with life threatening illness tion, w&d, dw. $1350/m + Util, email: Tuesdays 1-3 Jan 31-Mar-6 $150.00 sderkx@gmail.com 2-BEDROOM CHARACTER www.kutenaiarttherapy.com APARTMENT on Salt Spring availASTROLOGY AT MARKET Wed able from March 10-23 for $300 and Sat at The Nelson Trading ph.250-538-0086, t_lester@yahoo. Company (corner of Ward and com Stanley). Look for Virginia I AM ART. 402 Baker, Nelson, BC. VILLA ROOM FOR rent. $550/ Crystals, gems, artwork. Lawrence month plus utilities. Owner lives there too. Call Brady 250-354-8404 530-505-5771

BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM HOUSE. Short term rental Feb. 10 - 25 & March 12 - April 12. $700/week. 250-354-1460. LOVELY, PRIVATE SPACE for session, work, class. 14’ X 20’. $30 day. Washroom, in-floor heat. 250-354-1460. SUNNY 2BED CHARACTER Suite in Uphill. Private veranda, spacious kitchen/pantry, hardwood floors, clawtub. $900+utilities. solsticemountain@me.com

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ROOM FOR RENT YMIR: Until June, 20 mins from Nelson towards Whitewater, $425/mo., inclusive. 250-357-0050. ROOM FOR RENT $450.00 month. Longbeach rd. Good bus access. Internet/cable/utilities. Furnished Rentals Wanted with futon bed, dresser, table, T.V. Pets & Livestock TWO BEDROOM SUITE in RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL Three other adults. 250 229-4346 PUREBRED REGISTERED Rosemont. Private patio, laundry, COUPLE looking for summer Sports Equipment SAANEN goats for sale. Breeding lots of parking and storage, quiet housesitting opportunity or cottage, bucks, bred does and yearlings. building. $860 plus electrical. Phone lakeside rental June-September. COMPLETE SCUBA DIVE equipment for sale. Tank, regulator, 2nd, or text 250-352-6849 Contact 403-337-2496. 250-588-1458 mask, wetsuit, hood etc. 250-226REG. TINY TOY Poodle available at LOVELY, SPACIOUS 2 BR apt Rentals Commercial 7397. $1800 available in SilvertonDifficulty immediately. stud. reply partipoodles@shaw.ca Difficulty L Level Easy sk9E000011 Seeking non-smoking & responsible FABULOUS TWO STORY shop Work Wanted Rentals tenants. Call 250-358-2177 24’ X 30” at 6 mile in a rural set2 BDRM WALKOUT basement 2 BDRM DAYLIGHT bsmnt suite ting. Woodstove. Suitable for stor- CERTIFIED WORK SAFE BC suite, sunny Beasley, infloor con- sunny Beasley $1275 including heat age, artisan, craftsman....no living OFA Level III looking for voluncrete heat, including power heat and lights March 1 Darryl 250-352- space. 250-825-4141. $500/month. teer experience. Please contact dmbear@live.ca 250-352-3559 References Required. 3559

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