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Nakusp’s Broadway Street revitalized and reassigned as Village street submitted the Village crew, project manager located in front of the courthouse, people want to congregate and “The other big piece was Nakusp’s Broadway Street is Terry Welsh, onsite supervisor Terry and said another sculpture called interact, and to help ensure that ensuring that the end result was a now owned by the Village and has Flamond, and the funders. He said ‘Searching for Saddle Mountain’ by downtown businesses thrive. very accessible streetscape for people been beautifully renewed in the three bronze plaques recognizing another local artist, Hugh Egener, The project included “a complete with mobility challenges and it’s a Downtown Revitalization project. A each of the three main funders will will be installed in front of the CBT renovation of the streetscape,” Welsh huge improvement over what we had celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony be installed on the new downtown building in early spring 2020. The said, replacing the sidewalks with previously,” said Welsh. was held July 31 at 1 pm in front of benches – the CBT plaque in front of public art was made possible thanks attractive pavers, creating bulb-outs, The $987,000 budget for the courthouse. their office, the RDCK plaque in front to a CBT Public Art grant and a and adding landscaping, benches the project was entirely funded In Nakusp Mayor Tom Zeleznik’s of CIBC and the NACFOR plaque in private donation. and decorative lighting. It involved with grants from Columbia Basin speech, he explained that Broadway front of Novus Glass. In an interview, project manager infrastructure work such as relocating Trust, Nakusp Community Forest was until recently designated as an Mayor Zeleznik also brought Terry Welsh explained that the catch basins, and installing irrigation (NACFOR) Legacy funding, RDCK arterial highway (Hwy 6). In June attention to the sculpture by Nakusp objective of downtown revitalization lines for the new landscaping, Area K, and gas tax funds from the 2017, the Village began negotiations artist Kate Tupper, ‘Moments Later,’ is to create social spaces where designed by Ray Nikkel. Village of Nakusp and the RDCK. with the Ministry of Transportation to “swap” Broadway for 1st Street NW, the street running parallel to Broadway just one block up. “Broadway got its name because in the early times, horse-drawn wagons needed a width of 75 feet to turn their wagons around in the main street – and the other streets remained 55 feet wide,” Zeleznik said. Hugh Eberle, Ministry of Transportation district manager, was in attendance and presented the mayor with the exchange document. Mayor Zeleznik also spoke about the Downtown Revitalization project, which was completed on June 30. The project idea started taking shape during the Common Agenda process in 2014, and after a public meeting in April 2018, council approved the project for three blocks of Broadway, from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue. Zeleznik acknowledged the Downtown Revitalization Committee, all of the contractors, A ribbon cutting on Broadway in Nakusp on July 31. L to R: Councillor Aidan McLaren-Caux, Councillor Ken Miller, Mayor Tom Zeleznik and Councillor Susan DeSandoli.

Visitor Information - Pages 14 & 15 2 NEWS The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 Jumbo Valley to stay wild: Court of Appeals agrees resort not substantially started submitted “substantially started” – should be took the Province to court, arguing the Wildsight’s Conservation Director, “and the best technology is used to avoid the After a court decision, Jumbo reinstated after being previously creation of the Jumbo Glacier Resort beyond Qat’muk, wildlife need long- harmful impacts of large projects like Glacier Resort no longer has a valid overturned by a lower court. Municipality by the Province in 2012 term protection in the broader Central these,” shares Olivia French, Ecojustice environmental certificate and the resort Glacier Resort’s options at this was unlawful and unconstitutional, but Purcell Mountains, all the way from Lawyer. cannot be built until reassessed. point are to appeal to the Supreme lost. “It’s still ridiculous that there is an the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy to The proposed resort’s environmental Wildsight and the Jumbo Creek Court of Canada, or to apply for a new appointed mayor and two councillors Glacier National Park.” certificate expired 10 years after it Conservation Society are celebrating a environmental assessment certificate. to the Jumbo municipality that has Since 2014, Ecojustice has was first granted because by then the win for the Jumbo Valley, part of BC’s “Wildsight and the Jumbo Creek no actual residents,” West Kootenay represented Wildsight and the Jumbo project’s developer had only managed Purcell Mountains, the sacred area of Conservation Society have spent EcoSociety Executive Director Montana Creek Conservation Society in the to pour a pair of concrete slabs in the Qat’muk to the Ktunaxa Nation and an decades fighting to keep Jumbo Wild. Burgess says. proceedings before the minister and, remote mountain valley. At issue in important habitat for grizzly bears. We are thrilled that the court has come The Ktunaxa Nation went to the along with the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the appeal was whether the ministers’ On August 6, the BC Court of to the logical decision that the project Supreme Court of Canada in 2017 made submissions that formed the basis determination was reasonable that Appeal ruled that the 2015 decision of was never substantially started and its to seek protection for Qat’muk, the for the minister’s decision. those concrete slabs did not constitute the provincial Minister of Environment environmental assessment certificate has Ktunaxa traditional name for this region. “It stands to reason that developers a “substantial start” to the proposed – that the project’s environmental expired,” shares Meredith Hamstead of Qat’muk is the critical home to animals can’t be allowed to hang on to an billion dollar resort, planned to include assessment certificate was expired the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society. such as grizzly bears, and to the Grizzly environmental certificate forever. The thousands of bed units and numerous because the project had not been The West Kootenay EcoSociety Bear Spirit. It’s an important spiritual original assessment for this project lifts. place for the Ktunaxa. This right was not was conducted in the 1990s, and was This is an important win for the recognized by Canada’s Supreme Court. based on information which is now Jumbo Valley and was only possible “With the resort dead in the water, outdated. The law in BC requires project due to a persistent, collaborative effort Jumbo is going to stay wild. Now, proponents to start their projects within of more than two decades by many it’s time for Qat’muk to be legally 10 years of receiving their certificates to organizations and individuals passionate recognized,” shares John Bergenske, ensure that up-to-date information and about protecting this special place. PHOTO CREDIT: PAT MORROW PAT CREDIT: PHOTO

East and West Kootenay Jumbo supporters gather in the Jumbo Valley. Nelson hosts International Mural Fest submitted The Nelson & District Arts Council presents the second Nelson International Mural Festival. Throughout the summer, muralists will create new artworks on Nelson walls, culminating in the festival August 16 – 18. On Friday and Saturday, enjoy a line-up of live music and performances at the Hall Street Plaza, along with kid-friendly activities and plenty of space to dance. While you partake in the party, tour the 2019 mural route, catch a few more street performances along the way, engage with the muralists, and drop by a Patio Party hosted by one of the local restaurants. Join organizers at the Oxygen arts centre on Saturday for workshops with several of the performance artists and muralists. Sunday holds more workshops, followed by an artists’ panel with this year’s muralists and a documentary screening at the Civic Theatre. All events are free and the festival is a fully accessible event, inclusive of all cultures, genders, ages, and abilities. For a detailed schedule of events, volunteer opportunities and more, check out nelsonmuralfest.ca. August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice NEWS 3 Historic agreement reached on salmon reintroduction submitted ceremonial needs. and as the Minister Responsible the 1950s, and today I am thrilled amongst five governments to In the spirit of partnership This collaborative effort will for the Columbia River Treaty, I am that the five governments that need work together to explore ways and reconciliation, a landmark complement the current negotiation very pleased by this step forward,” to work together are doing just that: to reintroduce salmon into the agreement to explore salmon process between Canada and said Katrine Conroy, BC Minister committing to work collaboratively Upper Columbia River Basin. The reintroduction into the Columbia the United States to modernize Responsible for the Columbia River to see what we need to do together reintroduction of salmon into these River Basin between the Syilx the Columbia River Treaty. Treaty and MLA for Kootenay to bring the salmon back. This is areas, if successful, could restore Okanagan, Ktunaxa and Secwepemc The Government of Canada is West. one small step on the long road to fish stocks to support indigenous Indigenous Nations, Canada and working closely with the Province “The loss of salmon from reconciliation.” food, social and ceremonial needs British Columbia was signed on of British Columbia and the Ktunaxa Nation territory has The construction of the Grand and harvest opportunities for July 29 in Castlegar. The Letter Syilx Okanagan, Ktunaxa and had profound and long-term Coulee Dam in the 1930s and 1940s Indigenous and non-Indigenous of Agreement is a commitment by Secwepemc Indigenous Nations to impacts on our Nation: socially, in the state of Washington blocked communities. the five governments to collaborate shape Canada’s approach to these economically, culturally, spiritually salmon from reaching the Upper Federal and Provincial science on exploring the reintroduction negotiations. and ecologically,” said Kathryn Columbia River in Canada, leading advice and Indigenous traditional of Pacific anadromous salmon “Restoring salmon runs on the Teneese, Chair, Ktunaxa Nation to the extirpation of salmon stocks. knowledge will be key to ensuring into the Canadian portion of the Upper Columbia River is incredibly Council. “The impacts to us have The signing of the Letter any reintroduction of salmon into Upper Columbia River Basin. The important for Indigenous Nations been comparable to the impacts of of Agreement demonstrates a the Upper Columbia River is reintroduction of salmon into these of the Basin, and will also benefit residential schools and forcing us on renewable three-year commitment successful. areas hopes to restore fish stocks to basin residents and the ecosystem. to reserves. We have been working support indigenous food, social and As the MLA for Kootenay-West to restore the salmon since at least Access to health care a significant problem for many 55+ submitted timely manner. but one in four say it is difficult As the 2019 federal election Most Canadians this age take to get an appointment with their campaign approaches and parties a positive view of their own health doctors in a timely manner. Wait begin making their pitches to care, but they are more skeptical in times for specialist visits, advanced voters, a new public opinion poll their assessments of the trajectory diagnostic tests, and surgeries from the non-profit Angus Reid of care in their provinces. The follow a similar pattern, with most Institute suggests there is ample perception that health care in their in this age group receiving the care room for policy platforms based on home province has deteriorated they need in less than six months, improving health care delivery for over the last 10 to 15 years outpaces but significant minorities waiting Canada’s aging population. the view that it has improved, in longer than that. The study finds more than two every region except Saskatchewan. While this study focuses on million Canadians aged 55 and Indeed, while barriers to health those 55 and older, there are some older face significant barriers when care exist for Canadians 55 and significant differences between age accessing the health care system, older in every province, the problem groups. Those ages 75 and older are such as being unable to find a family is most acute in Atlantic Canada, more likely than people younger doctor or experiencing lengthy where provincial systems are often than them to be heavy users of their wait-times for surgery, diagnostic swamped by growing demand from province’s health care system and tests, or specialist visits. Moreover, their aging populations. tend to have moderate difficulty most Canadians in this age group Most Canadians 55+ have accessing the services they need. have at least some difficulty getting either ‘easy’ (31%) or ‘acceptable’ Link to the poll here: www. the care they want or need in a (40%) access to primary care, angusreid.org Trust fund for watersheds recommended in report by Jan McMurray of a trust fund for watershed planning frustration and fear over being unable The report on BC budget and governance. to influence upstream activities and consultations was released on August The budget report states: therefore the watersheds as a whole. 7, and watershed groups across the “Committee Members recognized The challenges of not being able and province are very happy with one the passionate and compelling to adequately engage all parties of the report’s recommendations. input of local watershed protection involved, to play a formal role in Fauquier Gas Recommendation #28 calls for agencies and greatly appreciated the Provincial decision making & Convenience “a dedicated, sustainable, annual their critical work in advancing water process, to change behaviours or funding source” for watershed sustainability. The Committee shared mitigate damage, underscores the 56 km south of Nakusp at Needles Ferry planning and governance. The their views about the importance importance of having an effective, 250-269-7245 funding would be available to “First of protecting watersheds and collaborative entity that can convene Nations, local government, local water supply, and recommended cross-sectoral oversight,” the RDCK watershed protection agencies and the provision of dedicated, annual submission states. The submission community partnerships.” funding to support this work.” acknowledges the importance of “It looks like they’ve heard The Regional District of Central sustainable financing and capacity our call loud and clear,” says Kootenay was one of the groups that for its Watershed Governance Taryn Skalbania of the Peachland made a submission in the budget Initiative. Watershed Protection Alliance. consultation process. The RDCK’s More information can be found There were more than a dozen submission discussed its Watershed at leg.bc.ca under Parliamentary submissions from water boards, Governance Initiative. Committees, Select Standing regional districts and non-profit “…RDCK communities, staff and Committee on Finance and organizations calling for the creation elected officials have expressed the Government Services. Have you seen Christopher Sanford? submitted him, which they say is very unusual. at Crimestoppers 24 hours a day Christopher Sanford of Nakusp Christopher Sanford is described at 1-800-222-8477, or online at was reported missing August 5 and as about 6”, approximately 150-160 bccrimestoppers.com. the RCMP are asking the public for lbs, tall and very slim, with brown assistance in finding him. eyes, a shaved head and a full sleeve Sanford is a 36-year-old male tattoo on his left arm. He was last who was last seen on August 4 in seen wearing camo pants and a black Nakusp. At that time his plan was T-shirt, and barefoot. to travel to Kelowna but his vehicle Police and Christopher Sanford’s was located abandoned in Fauquier family are very concerned for his the next day. An extensive search in well-being and are asking anyone the area where his vehicle was found with any information to contact was unsuccessful. the Nakusp RCMP at 250-265- His family has not heard from 3677, to call 911, or anonymously Christopher Sanford of Nakusp. 4 OPINION The Valley Voice August 15, 2019

Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo. Global warming Tyson Cormack said they are in action planning events regularly? Is this Now that I have reached the age the end of quiet rural community of 79, it is easier for me to see global living? Residents and tourists are warming on my own. used to the sounds of nature here. When I was a child, we lived Visitors are coming for adventures at Bonnington Falls. When January like hiking, climbing, canoeing, came around, we would have a ‘cold watching wildlife... snap.’ The temperature would drop to Interior Health states: “Helping 0°F or more for a few days. Then we you stay healthy where you live. We would have a January thaw. support the health of people.” When I was a teenager I would Yes, we like healthy living and go skating on the Slocan River. Most a peaceful life in the Slocan Valley. winters would be like that but some Don’t copy another Shambhala in the would be much colder. Slocan Valley. Stop this marathon There was one winter in the 1970s madness before it’s too late. Lemon when in January the temperature Creek is not Woodstock. dropped to around -35°C and stayed Karin Leja around that cold for 40 days. Winlaw Then one winter about 20 years ago the temperature never went Make down to -20°C all winter where I live. It has never gotten that cold marijuana since. illegal again Now, I am seeing hotter summers When the campaign to legalize and more smoke. marijuana was underway, I refused Come enjoy the view from our licensed patio. 430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC Now, I am worried about my to sign the petition, because I was of Local Beer on tap! 250-353-7714 garden crops and our water supply. the opinion that we in the Kootenays The Ingrid Rice cartoon is a satirical look at current events in politics and is sponsored by the Kaslo Hotel. The Hotel does not necessarily share the political views of the artist. Frank Nixon were much better off leaving well are dangerous and unpredictable places 4) “The Antarctic was warmer Winlaw enough alone. I was not very popular Watch for cyclists to ride. just 1,000 years ago.” The Mediaeval with the petitioners, and was rebuked Everybody should be alert and have Warm Period was a local condition in Lemon Creek for my refusal on several occasions. on the highways Summer is always a busy time on a safe summer using our local highways. some but not all parts of the planet, not Now that pot is legal, it seems my our highways, with locals, truckers, RVs, Helen Davis global (see July 24 reference below); Lodge music fears were well founded. Production motor bikes, cyclists and pedestrians, all New Denver current global heating is planet-wide. has been largely taken out of the festival using these roads to get where they 5) Patrick Moore dropped Greenpeace I’d like to comment on your hands of the people who developed need to go. Response to more than a decade ago & went over, August 1 article, ‘New Owners at the industry and handed over to big Drivers, please be aware that first, to BC Lumber interests. He is Lemon Creek Lodge.’ First of all, money processors, and those who Darren Stoltz letter cyclists (and sometimes pedestrians) Mr. Stoltz’s letter in VV/1/8/19 is now a broken reed when it comes to it’s all about money. They don’t contravene the NEW law will likely try to stay in the shoulders as much sadly misleading, and, for example, in environment. care about the people (many seniors) face harsher consequences than they as possible, but sometimes, for their his conclusion he argues Straw Man On the other hand, and in only the living in this tiny quiet village. did when it was illegal. In addition, own and others’ safety, they have to links that do not exist: to claim global past two weeks, CBC reported: ‘June Music festivals aren’t always prices have skyrocketed... now that ride out of the shoulder and into a heating is not anthropogenic is not the 2019 was the hottest on record across just about the music. There are I didn’t see coming. portion of the roadway where you same as “bring[ing] all economic engines the globe, says the NOAA: Europe, Asia other very significant concerns when I considered starting up a petition may be driving. The reasons for this under the control of a central authority,” and Africa, US Gulf of Mexico regions drugs and alcohol are consumed, to make marijuana illegal again, but are numerous and include: 1. poor for example. all experienced their hottest Junes on and this is very common at music I’m afraid it would have no chance pavement quality – holes, fissures Other issues with these arguments: record,’ ‘Recent warming over the past festivals. Festivals also involve of success now that the Big Shots and random drop-offs; 2. vegetation 1) “… the changes in low cloud 100 years is not part of a natural process, risks, such as forest fires, alcohol or have Mary Jane by the neck. Still, I growing over the shoulder; 3. debris cover practically control the global studies find: Periods of warming and drug overdoses, health issues and think I could likely get a lot of local such as rocks, glass and garbage thrown temperature.” Therefore changes in the cooling were regional and not global,’ disturbance to wildlife. support. I guess you really do have out of motor vehicles; 4. narrowing of generation of low cloud cover, affected ‘July was world’s hottest month on We already have a few to watch what you wish for. shoulders on curves, resulting in poor by greater ocean evaporation, also record, WMO says: World is on track annual music events: Starbelly Rod Retzlaff sightlines and less room to ride within guarantee climate alteration. for 2015 to 2019 to be the 5 hottest years Jam, Crawford Bay; Kaslo Jazz; Glade the shoulder; 5. cones put in the middle 2) “Carbon particulate is definitely on record,’ ‘Scientists link Europe heat of shoulders when highway workers bad for us. However, carbon dioxide wave to human-caused global warming: EDITORIAL / LETTERS POLICY are doing roadwork; 6. dead animals in is not carbon. It’s plant food.” This Similar temperatures would happen once The Valley Voice welcomes letters to the editor and community news the shoulders. in 1,000 years without climate change, articles from our readers. is irrelevant: the key issue here is not For several years, MOTI (Ministry particulate carbon, another Straw Man: study finds.’ Letters and articles should be no longer than 500 words and may be NBC News reported: ‘Climate edited. We reserve the right to reject any submitted material. of Transportation and Infrastructure) has it is CO2 as a greenhouse gas. Water is not seen fit to improve the safety of the necessary for plants too, but too much Scientists Drive Stake Through Heart Please mark your letter “LETTER TO THE EDITOR.” Include your of Skeptics’ Argument: New research address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. shoulders, i.e. fixing the damage and of it and they drown just like humans – resurfacing, although they have been unless both are seaweed. shows that the recent rise in global We will not knowingly publish any letter that is defamatory or libelous. temperatures is unlike anything seen on We will not publish anonymous letters or letters signed with pseudonyms, alerted to the dangerous areas. YRB 3) “… the current global ppm for does as good a job as they can to clear CO2 is 400.” Which already guarantees a Earth during the past 2,000 years.’ except in extraordinary circumstances. Note the company Mr. Stolz Opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author and not debris and vegetation, given budget global temperature rise of approximately and time restrictions, but the shoulders 1.5º C. regrettably keeps: ‘Trump administration necessarily those of the Valley Voice. is making ‘explicit attempts’ to suppress climate change science: ‘The Trump Box 70, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 administration “has sidelined scientists The Valley Voice and experts, flattened the morale of Phone: 250-358-7218 Fax: 250-358-7793 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.valleyvoice.ca the career staff, and by all accounts Publisher - Dan Nicholson • Editor - Jan McMurray • Food Editor Emeritus - Andrew Rhodes • Arts & Culture Editor - Art Joyce is bent on hollowing out the agency.” (nationofchange.org) Reporters - Katrine Campbell, Claire Paradis, Barbara Curry Mulcahy, Moe Lyons I doubt this will convince Mr. Stolz; Published and printed in British Columbia, Canada all this evidence and more is easily The Valley Voice is distributed throughout the Slocan and Arrow Lake Valleys from South Slocan/Playmor Junction to Edgewood and Kaslo on Kootenay Lake. available, even to him; but it might Circulation is 7,600 papers, providing the most complete news and advertising coverage of any single newspaper serving this area. keep others from being deceived by SUBSCRIPTIONS: CANADA $54.60, USA $84.00, OVERSEAS $126.00. 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the right thing in the face of the climate both simultaneously say we are in a climate perspective on their significance. It is an and for vendors at the Saturday market. No fracking way! emergency we’re facing. We hope that you emergency and then turn around and vote onerous task because of the carelessness The extra thousands attending the Jazz Open letter to Minister will both take the bold and heroic action for politicians who, by their silence and with which we have rendered worldwide Fest only exacerbate the situation, forcing Michelle Mungall of doing what’s right for our environment, actions, support fossil fuel production so many of our innovations. attendees to discreetly take care of business Thirty years ago, Dr. Ursula Franklin, despite the pressures you’ll inevitably face expansion and use. Norbert Duerichen in unconventional locations. Considering who taught at the University of Toronto from your respective Parties. Andy Shadrack New Denver all the perks they receive from the Village, and is best known for her writings on the We’ve asked the leaders of both of your Kaslo perhaps Jazz Fest could chip in and help political and social effects of technology, Parties to cooperate during this election End of the world install this facility. wrote a book called The Real World of in order to not split the environmental/ Tom Coombs Technology progressive vote and to maximize the as we know it Kaslo . The book was broadcast on They’re right, you know, the Jehovah number of federal political representatives CBC radio as the Massey Lectures for Open letter to Witnesses and the Evangelists and them: who want to address climate change Texting with Sarah from that year. Here is one of her most riveting the end of the world is coming. Of course, in a meaningful way. But neither have Kaslo council statements. Over this past Jazz Fest weekend, I was that’s okay for those guys: they’ll go to that the Conservative Party institution responded favourably. “I hold that we have lost the volunteering at the info and parking booth other place and live forever. You know, Sarah from the Conservative Party started a By cooperating this way, both of you of government in terms of responsibility at the cenotaph. One of the most frequently where the streets are paved with gold text conversation with me on Wednesday, August 7 will succeed. The candidate who gets the and accountability to the people. We now asked questions was “Where can we fill and these winged creatures walk around at 4:30 pm. This is how it went. support of the other Party will likely become have nothing but a bunch of managers our water bottles?” and “Where is Kaslo’s in long white dresses playing harps and Sarah: Hi, it’s Sarah from the Conservative our region’s federal representative. The one who run the country to make it safe for downtown water bottle refill station?” singing praises. Party. Can the Conservative Party count on your who doesn’t will have demonstrated their technology.” We all want to reduce the amount of Well you know, if there is such a place, support in the next federal election? Reply: Yes No commitment to doing what’s needed in this “... if somebody robs a store, it’s a plastic in our environment and do our part. I’d have thunk we would’ve located it by Me: HaHaHaHaHa!!! Thanks for making me laugh, critical historic moment. If the voters who crime and the state is all set and ready to However, the Village of Kaslo doesn’t seem now. I mean, we’ve walked on the moon Sarah. Whew. I’m still tickled. Maybe I’ll share an are gravely concerned about the climate nab the criminal. But if somebody steals to have this as a priority and it should. (well, some of us have), flown to Mars, image of this conversation with some friends so they crisis divide our votes between two parties, from the commons and from the future, it’s The second question that was recurring taken pictures of little Mother Earth with can laugh, too! I guess you’ll have to read the actual the victory of a climate crisis-denying seen as entrepreneurial activity and the state was: “Where in the downtown area is the her cloud cover, tornados and clearcuts... message to figure out the answer as being positive or Conservative is virtually certain. We have cheers and gives tax concessions rather than public washroom?” Not only do small What’s more, those guys, Canadians like negative rather than having your computer just look to rise above partisanship to meet this arresting them. We badly need an expanded children experience “the need to go,” but Roberta Bondar and Marc Garneau, they’ve for the two choices you gave in your questions. So crisis. It is of utmost importance to elect concept of justice and fairness that takes so do most humans. It is not a pleasant come back, complete with the souvenirs, Sarah, are you a robot? Reply: Yes No a climate-concerned representative from mortgaging the future into account.” walk along our village paths when you the stories, and the pictures: been there, Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can our riding. Please do what is needed in “If such basic changes cannot be experience used, brown toilet paper. I was done that, got the T shirt. you confirm your postal code?Me: Did any human this time of environmental urgency, and in accomplished, the house that technology pleased when the Jazz Fest provided two But they’re right, you know, those actually read my answer? Reply: Yes No the upcoming election put aside partisan built will be nothing more than and portapotties behind our booths and I can religious folk. The world is going to end. Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can concerns for the sake of the future we unlivable techno-dump.” assure you that they were well used. What The world as we know it, that is. Obviously you confirm your postal code? Me: Do you need all want. Keep those statements in mind as a simple, logical solution to an ongoing with my attitude I won’t be one of the my postal code so that you know which area to not Diana van Eyk you consider the decisions the provincial problem. lucky ones going to live forever playing a fix roads or give other funding or screw out of fair EI Nelson, BC government has made to allow the building For the sake of common sense and harp and singing praises. Good thing too, claims in case you get in power again? Reply: Yes No of the Town Dam and Lilly Dam in Climate change best sanitation, I would like to see these issues I can’t do either. No, hell, that’s where I’ll Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can Northern BC, to provide water for fracking, become priorities in our Village. The idea be. Because hell will be right here. Many you confirm your postal code? Me: You know, I and, closer to home, the lack of protection addressed by Green Party of a public washroom has been debated places, it already is. Think Venezuela, don’t believe that this is actually Sarah from the of local water sources threatened by In the lead-up to the 2019 federal and studied for many years by our Village Sudan, Middle East; think fire, poisoned Conservative Party. I think I am conversing with industrial logging. election, MP Wayne Stetski talks a good government. It was a high priority when soil, toxic water, polluted air; tornados, a robot from the Conservative Party. Am I right? Instead of our various levels line on climate change, but can we rely I was on the board of the Chamber of floods, earthquakes. And murder, torture, Reply: Yes No of government standing up to protect on him to oppose BC minority NDP and Commerce and it continues to be an issue, war. Global warming does that. Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can the people being affected by runaway federal Liberal government fossil fuel one that is always put off, regardless And it weren’t no God or Divine you confirm your postal code? Me: H0H 0H0 technology, groups such as Greenpeace, expansion policies? of studies, and recommendations that Power or Mother Nature that caused the Sarah: Thanks! Would you confirm your first Ecojustice, Stand Earth, the Wilderness When Burnaby-South NDP MP downtown businesses should take on the global warming. It was you ‘n’ me, pardner, and last name? Me: Santa Clause. Okay, So-Called- Committee, Leadnow, and many more are Kennedy Stewart was arrested alongside liabilities and cost of providing these most you and me that done it. So what are we Sarah, please don’t ruin the lives of Santa and his desperately trying to raise money to counter Green Party leader Elizabeth May, in basic of human needs. going to do about it? Elves if the Conservative Party gets into power the inequities foisted upon us by runaway opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline The Village of Kaslo needs to step up Elsje de Boer again. I was just kidding. Even though Santa and technology. As a pensioner, there’s no way expansion, Wayne and the rest of the his Elves are just imaginary, I would feel terrible and do their part. Write the grant, sell off Fauquier I can significantly contribute financially to BC NDP federal caucus were publicly some village properties or do whatever it if the Conservatives attacked or neglected the H0H the needs of these concerned organizations silent. When the Green Party stood aside takes to get this done. Adverse effects of 0H0 postal code because you found low support for without taking out a mortgage and I’m not to support election of Jagmeet Singh Louise M. De Pape your party there. prepared to do that. in Burnaby-South, he then came out in Kaslo Kaslo Jazz Fest Sarah: Thanks! Would you confirm your Time for our governments to stand up support of BC NDP and federal Liberal I should preface this comment by first and last name? Me: Nota Chance. Joe Blow? admitting that I have never been a fan of to their responsibilities. expansion of LNG production and tax Human innovations Did you believe either of those two names, Robot- Jazz Fest. I’m sure other businesses on David Stewart subsidies during an interview with Evan That-The-Conservative-Party-Named-Sarah-To- Front Street enjoy the benefits from the Kaslo Solomon. Again Wayne was publicly silent. need a close look Make-People-Think-They-Had-An-Actual-Human- I’m a bit weary of the speculation on temporary population influx. I don’t bother The NDP say we are in a climate Female-Working-For-Them? Reply: Yes No whether or not climate change is human opening. After paying for admission fees, Candidate cooperation emergency, but in all 14 votes in the BC Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can caused. So what? If a meteor that would food, drink and accommodation, buying a legislature they have supported LNG Me: is needed in a climate wipe us out were heading toward the earth T-shirt is not high on a Jazz fan’s list. I agree you confirm your postal code? N0N 0N0 expansion, increasing tax subsidies for and if we had the ability to divert it, how Sarah: Thanks! Would you confirm your first emergency fossil fuel development, and as a minority with their priorities. many people would argue that the meteor What I’m trying to highlight are the and last name? Me: I give up. Oh wait, I’ve got Dear Wayne Stetski and Abra government continue to allow use of is the will of God and we should let it do one: G0G 0G0 fracking; and their federal leader attended adverse effects experienced by Kaslo Brynn, its thing? locals. Event organizers must lower the Sarah: Thanks! Would you confirm your first I’m part of a group of people who the Raptors celebration instead of the But on the subject of possible human number of tickets sold. Residents must and last name? Me: Take Ahike. I’ve got another are profoundly concerned about climate House of Commons climate debate. cause, I think we need to be a bit more astute. stock up and hunker down for the duration one you silly robot: R0R 0R0 change. Many of us worked on the Wayne also says he supports cross- There are many things we have done since of the festival. If locals attempt a trip by car, Sarah: Thanks! Would you confirm your first proportional representation campaign, and party collaboration and cooperation on the inception of the industrial revolution their private parking spots are eaten up by and last name? Me: Your Boat. Sarah, if you are have been involved with the Green Party or climate change, and then turns around and that are significantly different than what we predatory concert goers. planning to vote against the Conservative Party that the NDP or both in the past. misleads voters on the content of the Green have done before. A competent detective Another problem of note is the laneway you are currently working for in the next federal I implore you to put the climate crisis Party’s ‘Mission Possible’ document, does not focus on one possible culprit between Front Street and A Avenue. While election then please give me a sign. For example, just ahead of partisanship and cooperate in the which mentions job creation explicitly in exclusively. Every innovation is guilty volunteers man the barricades blocking flat out dodge my specific questions and say, “That’s upcoming federal election so that when one three of its twenty points and implicitly until proven innocent. The carbon issue access to the concert site, they ignore those Great!” in your next reply. Make sure you capitalize of you takes the lead, the other encourages in four more: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16. may partially be a smokescreen hiding a parking in the alley and its entrances. The the “G” in “Great!” even though it’s grammatically their supporters to switch their support. We Andrew Weaver and the BC Green lot of other stuff. We have to look at our lane is an essential artery for the delivery incorrect and no capable political party would allow ask you to do this so that one of you will caucus, Elizabeth May and now Paul innovations and scrutinize all the possible of product to the stores and restaurants on that to happen. Can you do that? Reply: Yes No defeat a climate-denying candidate. Manly, are consistently opposing and effects that may have been ignored in the Front Street. Sarah: That’s Great! To help us further, can You have both made enormous voting against BC LNG expansion, zeal and excitement of their novelty. And There is no public washroom in the you confirm your postal code? contributions to our community, and have increasing fossil fuel tax subsidies and once determining these effects we must downtown core. This amenity would be Chris Cieslewicz demonstrated your commitment to doing continuing fracking. As our youth are put a timeline on the causes and get a Slocan Valley correctly pointing out to us: we cannot beneficial year-round for locals, tourists 6 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 Public feedback invited on new approach to Interior forest sector submitted institutions. To avoid a one-size-fits- area, comprised of industry, labour, remains competitive, supports local be considered for recommendation The provincial government is all scenario, “the teams respond to First Nations and leaders in forest- communities and provides well- options to government for policy accepting public input on shaping the unique needs in each impacted dependent communities, to work paying jobs. reform. Further policy direction an Interior forest sector that it says community, including lining up together to develop a new vision A report on feedback received based on the feedback is anticipated will innovate, create jobs and support jobs and retraining, to maximize for the Interior forest industry at the is expected to be released in late for spring 2020. communities for generations to the ability of affected workers to regional level. The coalitions have fall. The ideas received will be Revitalizing the forest sector is come. stay in their communities over been challenged to recommend considered in relation to the four a shared priority with the BC Green “The previous government failed the long term and to work with the complex, sustainable solutions government objectives outlined on Party caucus, and is part of the to help the forest sector when it had impacted communities on economic needed in their regions to renew the engagement website. Ideas that Confidence and Supply Agreement, a chance, eroding the public’s trust development options.” the Interior forest sector so that it support one or more objectives will the government says. in BC’s forest sector operations Public engagement on a and diminishing its competitive discussion paper that has been Local biologist Marcy Mahr is Kootenay advantage,” said Doug Donaldson, developed is one of two streams Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural within the process. Between July Conservation Program’s stewardship coordinator submitted settled in New Denver. KCP was still communities.” Resource Operations and Rural 18 and October 11, members of the A highly respected conservation in its early years, operating as the In June 2019, Marcy once again Development. “We are taking action public are invited to talk about the biologist and strategist, Slocan Valley East Kootenay Conservation Program agreed to return to KCP, this time as and making different choices by discussion paper through written resident Marcy Mahr has a widespread (EKCP), and Marcy was a natural the permanent stewardship coordinator, asking for local input and insight into submissions or give feedback reputation for proactively pulling fit with her background in ecology, and she is brimming with excitement how we want to shape a prosperous, through an online survey. Specific together partnerships and creating stewardship, land trust collaboration and about adding wildlife connectivity to competitive and culturally sensitive policy areas the public is being collaborations to protect biodiversity. local conservation funds. the conservation neighbourhood model Interior future forest sector.” asked for input include forest tenure It’s for this reason the Kootenay That was 2009. Over the last 10 using the new ‘Kootenay Connect’ Lower prices for lumber, pressure and fibre supply; climate change Conservation Program (KCP) is excited years, Marcy has been an integral part of concept, which she helped brainstorm at from foreign trade action, a shrinking and forest carbon; manufacturing to welcome Marcy back to the role of KCP’s growth and conservation efforts the 2017 KCP Fall Gathering. timber supply due to back-to-back capacity and fibre use; wood stewardship coordinator. Kootenay-wide. She began with EKCP “Kootenay Connect looks at wildfire seasons and the end of the products innovation; reconciliation Linking people to natural landscapes by providing conservation property landscapes throughout the Kootenays mountain pine beetle salvage harvest with Indigenous communities; and has always been the passion that drives evaluations to the Securement Team and for where there is overlap of large-scale have resulted in recent mill closures fibre and sustainability of timber and Marcy’s work. then moved into serving as Stewardship wildlife movement; large, rich riparian and curtailments in the Interior. non-timber forest values. “I love knowing and experiencing & Communications Manager, co- wetland complexes; and potential climate The Province says it is supporting To review the discussion paper, what’s going on in nature and seeing leading the geographical expansion of refugia that will allow plants and wildlife impacted communities and workers find information on how to provide a how humans use different landscapes, EKCP in its tenth year to include the to adjust and adapt to climate change. through community transition and written submission and/or participate differently,” she said. West Kootenay, transitioning it into Overlaying these important ecological response teams that liaise with online, visit: engage.gov.bc.ca/ A concentration on northern the Kootenay Conservation Program values, we can see key corridors light governments, industry, labour, interiorforestrenewal environments during her undergrad and effectively doubling KCP’s service up as critical for regional connectivity employment support programs and The Province has invited at Middlebury College in Vermont area to include much of the Canadian because they link our valley bottoms and organizations, and post-secondary coalitions in each timber supply in the 1980s led to a fascination with Columbia Basin. mountain ranges.” glaciers and tundra ecology, which set Following this milestone, Marcy Bringing this kind of information VILLAGE OF the stage in the early 1990s for Marcy decided to switch gears and focus on to KCP’s partnerships and conservation to pursue a Master of Science at the consulting through her EcoMosaic neighbourhoods will encourage more NEW DENVER University of Vermont in the Department Environmental Consulting business, but collaboration between partners with of Plant Biology’s Field Naturalist when KCP was in need of a temporary diversified expertise, perspectives and PUBLIC NOTICES Program. Through a graduate research stewardship coordinator in 2016 to management tools. opportunity, she landed in the Rockies, cover a maternity leave, Marcy offered “In these corridors, there are mosaics MANAGING WILDLIFE ATTRACTANTS and then worked several years as a to return and set her sights on the next With many fruit trees ripening at this time, bears and other wildlife of land ownership and use, and so one of plant ecologist and research biologist in KCP evolution. Kootenay Connect’s objectives is to tap sightings are now a regular occurrence in and around the Village. A Western Montana and Idaho. “That’s when conservation into the diversity of players in order to reminder for all of us to do our part in keeping our community safe In the late 1990s, Marcy joined Y2Y neighbourhoods started to make protect biological diversity. When going by removing attractants (things animals like to eat) from yards, for (Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation sense,” she said. “We had brought after such large-scale conservation, we instance: Initiative) to lead their new science and KCP Kootenay-wide, now we needed need many types of tools without having · Do not store garbage outdoors conservation planning program, and to scale it back down, localize it to to buy every bit of land,” she said. · Pick up fallen fruit found a great fit for blending science, GIS ‘neighbourhoods’ and help KCP partners The Kootenay Connect preliminary · Remove bird feeders or at least keep the area under the feed- technology and conservation objectives identify priority actions they could report can be accessed on the KCP er clean and reduce the amount of seed you put out at a time into large landscape conservation design, fulfill by working together in their own website: www.kootenayconservation.ca. · Do not feed pets outdoors transboundary conservation, and wildlife · Keep barbecues clean corridor ecology. “I love the details of plant ecology, For more ways to reduce human-wildlife conflict, visit https://wild- but my brain says let’s think bigger, let’s safebc.com/, or contact WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Tammy think beyond what’s in front of me, how White at 250-505-4393 or [email protected]. If you require do all of the pieces fit together.” assistance with picking excess fruit from your backyard trees, please Through the Y2Y transboundary contact Bree Lillies at Harvest Share - 250-354-8120. think tank, Marcy made connections to the Kootenays. After several years OUTDOOR BURNING REMINDER of crossing back and forth over the Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is 49th parallel between Canmore and regulated within the Village of New Denver. Outdoor fires contained Kalispell, Marcy and her husband within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than decided to immigrate to Canada and four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue are permitted unless a campfire ban is in effect. Other open burning is only permitted during designated periods and does require a free permit from the Village – the next open burning period is from September 30 to November 15. Council thanks all residents for their cooperation. GARBAGE COLLECTION Municipal garbage collection takes place every Tuesday for residential properties in New Denver. Residents are reminded that solid waste must be bagged (in a manageable size and weight), tagged and placed in a garbage can before being placed curbside for collection. Please assist the Village in its efforts to remove bear, dog and crow attractants by ensuring that solid waste is placed in secure containers. 115 Slocan Avenue · P.O. Box 40, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 (250) 358-2316 · [email protected] · www.newdenver.ca Marcy Mahr has returned to the Kootenay Conservation Program as stewardship coordinator. August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice KASLO & DISTRICT 7 Co-op housing: is it an option for you? submitted what co-op housing is. be considered as part of the housing some basic information about some Many under-housed people have Many people confuse co-op solution for Kaslo residents. common types of cooperative housing the skills and experience to be very housing with condominium or strata One person described their co-op and to see if there were enough people Since 1986 1986 active participants in their own housing ownership structures. In fact housing housing experience: “Individual home who might be interested in working 25-50% off summer clothing! solutions, if only those solutions didn’t co-ops are like grocery co-ops and ownership sounds great if you can afford together to move forward on their own Clearance on Hatley Children’s require large personal commitments of credit unions. They are controlled and it. I could always pay the rent but never co-op housing project. cotton pajamas continues. money or personal debt. run by the membership. And you must made enough money to get a down Lorien Quattrocchi, who has been Open every day. Many of them know little of the live there to be a member. No absentee payment. Our co-op may not provide a highly involved housing cooperative collective ways Canadians can address owners. No minority controlling proxy me with individual equity but it doesn’t member and leader in the province, 250.353.2566 affordable housing issues, or that the voting. generate individual risk either. Instead I will be in attendance. The information 408 Front Street, Kaslo, BC www.figmentscanada.com Kaslo Housing Society might bring Another common misconception get a secure and well-constructed place meeting, hosted by the Kaslo Housing together the community to talk about is that those who don’t own their own to live at a reasonable cost and for as Society, is at St. Andrew’s Heritage working cooperatively to address homes are losing out on the opportunity long as I need and as long as I participate Hall, 500 4th Street, Kaslo on Tuesday, housing needs. to ‘get their equity’. But for many, the in the co-op. I think that is a good trade.” August 20 at 7 pm. Co-ops are great places in which goal of a secure home is more realistic Another person talked about The organizers welcome all who to live alone, to share with someone, and as important as thinking of their having a say in their housing, even if are interested to this informal 90-minute to raise children or to age in place. home as a financial investment. they don’t have individual ownership. session. Feel free to bring your children. Cooperative housing organizations are There are people in Kaslo who Everyone has a stake in decisions; the • Fresh Meat Cut Daily a common feature of most Canadian have lived the positive experience of organizational structure means all have a • Fresh & Frozen Seafood cities and have been for decades. being part of housing cooperatives and voice and a vote which carries the same • Freezer Packs Because they work for those who live those experiences need to be heard, to weight as everyone else’s. • Deli Sandwiches to go there, and no one is trying to ‘sell’ them, shape the expectations of what co-op The Kaslo Housing Society is • Awesome Cheese Selection there are many misconceptions about housing ‘lives’ like and what could holding an information meeting to share • Fresh & Smoked Sausage • Smoked Salmon Arin Fay pyrography on display at the Nelson Public Library • Awesome Beef Jerky submitted (pun intended), form and inform the living on the north part of Kootenay • Custom Cutting Arin Fay’s summer show at the communities in which we live, and as Lake. She has attended the Banff • Weekly Instore Specials Nelson Library pulls from two well- such, function as ambassadors of our Centre’s Writing with Style Program and received touring exhibitions: Between collective artistic acumen.” undertaken residencies at the Mackenzie the Lines, an artistic tribute to female Writers whose pyrographic portraits Art Gallery and Sled Island. She has been Canadian writers, and Beyond the appear in the exhibition include an active member of the arts and culture Batholith, which focused specifically on Kootenay authors Susan Andrews community in the Kootenays for more female writers who live in the Columbia Grace and Luanne Armstrong, and than 20 years and is currently the curator Permanent Employment Opportunity Basin. Canadian authors Margaret Laurence, at Touchstones Nelson, Museum of Art For these works Fay used pyrography Adele Wiseman, and E. Pauline Johnson and History. North Kootenay Lake Community – word-burning – as well as acrylic paint. (Tekahionwake). The show continues until the end Services Society To create the pyrographic elements, she Fay is a curator, writer, and artist of August. pressed large brands onto wood using Community Adult Mental Health found objects such as gears, flat bars and cast parts, and detail burning using and Substance Use Counsellor – a pyrography tool, then applied paint. Crawford Bay. Sanding and multiple layers of lacquer complete the effect. 11 hours per week.

PHOTO CREDIT: BRENT BUKOWSKI BRENT CREDIT: PHOTO “[These exhibitions] endeavour As the Case Manager for Adult Mental Health and Substance to illustrate and elevate the artistic Use issues you will provide clinical services to clients in our accomplishments of a very specific Community Outpatient Program. The Case Manager works and important component of our closely with other members of the clinical team of psychiatrists, cultural community: women writers,” physicians, counsellors and outreach workers throughout the she explains. “These women, literally Kootenay Lake Interior Health region in assessing clients’ Gabriel Palatchi live mental health status, formulating a plan of care, implementing planned care and evaluating outcomes. You will also provide on the Langham stage outreach to clients in their home. Clinical supervision and submitted Arin Fay is a curator, writer, and artist living on the north part of Kootenay Lake. professional development provided. Join Argentinian pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi & his Trio Preferred qualifications: for an eclectic musical journey with an • A degree in social work, counselling or a related field, or the original blend of cultures and genres equivalent combination of education and experience with a such as Latin jazz, tango, funk, Middle specialty in Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Eastern and more! • Working knowledge of DSM 5. Palatchi is a world class artist whose • One to three years’ previous work in a similar environment music embodies a complex flavour required. of genres. He has performed at major • Direct program delivery experience in the community social international music festivals, touring services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge throughout Mexico, Canada and Europe. of community based programs and related provincial and “... one of the new young lions of community support systems is preferred. Latin jazz …”- www.ejazznews.com • Specific program, legislative/policy, provincial and other Don’t miss this intimate live show at government frameworks and systems with relationship to the the Langham theatre Tuesday August 20 Mental Health act. at 7 pm. Tickets are $18 at Sunnyside and • Driver’s licence and access to a sound vehicle for work Willow in Kaslo, $20 at the door. www. thelangham.ca purposes. BOAT RENTALS Please email the Administrator at North Kootenay Lake at Woodbury Resort and Marina Community Services Society with your resume and cover letter on Kootenay Lake addressing the preferred qualifications to: administrator@ Take a boat ride on Kootenay Lake while nklcss.org. vacationing in the Kootenays! Wage starting at $25.51/hour. $40/hour or $200/day The position will remain open until a 5 km north of Ainsworth Hot Springs, 17 km south of Kaslo suitable candidate is hired. Only 1-877-353-7717 those shortlisted will be contacted. Argentinian pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi. www.woodburyresort.com Full job description at www.nklcss.org 8 NAKUSP & THE ARROW LAKES The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 Western painted turtles to get safe havens at Box Lake by Katrine Campbell painted turtle population and create the lake but still have one end on shore. the project with the society, as Schiller BC but there has been no reply; they’re Western painted turtles at Box Lake, basking log habitat that will provide The surveys were done by volunteers says he’s not a biologist and it made sense hoping for approval this month or next. on Hwy 6 south of Nakusp, will soon safe thermoregulation and resting in kayaks. to partner with the ONA. ALESS agreed Technicians will come out from the have some safer places to bask, thanks opportunities. Kevin Schiller of the Arrow Lakes and the partnership was formed. ONA’s Westbank First Nation and the to a project organized by the Okanagan To date, DeRosa has done a Environmental Stewardship Society “I think Box Lake and Summit Lake Okanagan Indian Band to install the logs, Nation Alliance (ONA). They were preliminary review to see what (ALESS) says the society thinks the are two great little ecosystems there, and which will be held in place in shallow successful in getting a $26,950 grant information was readily available but project is a great thing. I hope we can help the turtles,” he says. water by a cable and an anchor. from Columbia Basin Trust for a Basking found there wasn’t much specifically on “We’ve known about the turtles for Schiller, who works in the forest After the installations, the basking Log Habitat Creation project. Floating the western painted turtle. The Nakusp years, and we feel a lot of people have industry, found a donor (who wants habitat will be monitored by observation logs will be anchored offshore, providing community has been asked to share not been aware of them.” to remain anonymous) to supply six and game trail cameras to see who, a safe haven for turtles to bask in the sun current and historical information, Chatting with a few locals a year or four-metre logs and delivered them to besides the turtles, is making use of the without having predators such as cougars and field surveys are being conducted two ago re-sparked the idea of improving DeRosa’s parents’ place in Hills. logs. DeRosa says a similar project in or coyotes sneak up on them. to assess the existing basking habitat, habitat, he says. He contacted DeRosa to A request for permission to install the Revelstoke area revealed that otters, Western painted turtles have been generally trees that have toppled into see if he would be interested in pursuing the logs was submitted to Front Counter ducks and herons rested on them. listed as a species of special concern, says David DeRosa, Major Projects Biologist with the ONA in Westbank. Habitat Tips for managing your fruit trees to deter bears quantity and quality are the primary submitted control growth (making them easier Please report wildlife conflicts to WildSafeBCNewDenver/ constraints limiting the populations. WildSafeBC is asking the residents to harvest). Connect with community the Conservation Officer Service at Follow us on Facebook for updates Box Lake is known to have a resident of the Slocan and Arrow Lakes Valleys gleaning groups to donate excess fruit 1-877-952-7277. Residents can also on the community events we will be population but little is known about this to take a proactive approach in deterring or to have your fruit gleaned (picked) report wildlife conflict other than attending and for upcoming Bear Spray specific population, and the quality and bears this season. Although there is a lot for you. bear, cougar, coyote or wolf online at Demonstrations. We hope you will visit quantity of habitat. of talk about bears and garbage, it is If you do not want your trees to WildSafeBC’s Wildlife Alert Reporting our booth at the Hill’s Garlic Festival The project will gather updated important to realize how much of an produce fruit, prune the tree vigorously Program (WARP), available at www. for our BC Goes Wild Weekend event information on the Box Lake western issue fruit trees can be if they are not or spray spring blossoms with a garden wildsafebc.com/warp. This program and enter our contests. cared for with wildlife in mind. hose to knock the blossoms off the allows you to see what wildlife has been The British Columbia Conservation Once a bear gets a reward from a tree. Even consider replacing your tree reported in your neighbourhood and be Foundation (BCCF) is a not-for-profit fruit tree, he or she will return to the tree with a native, non-fruit or nut bearing alerted of new sightings. It also helps organization. BCCF’s mission is to again and again. Although fruit might variety. us to identify problem areas and to promote and assist in the conservation seem like a natural food source for Electric fencing is also a simple way look for solutions to the wildlife issues of the fish and wildlife resources of these bears, fruit in our backyards leads to protect your fruit trees from wildlife. people face. If you have questions, the Province of British Columbia to habituation of wildlife – something Visit our website at wildsafebc.com/ contact your local coordinator: Tammy through the protection, acquisition that is dangerous and cannot be undone. electric-fencing to view electric fencing White, New Denver Silverton Nakusp or enhancement of fish and wildlife Simple solutions to this problem guidelines and checklists. There are & Area K WildSafeBC Community habitat. WildSafeBC is a program include picking fruit and allowing it to programs in the region to help offset Coordinator, Phone: 250-505-4393, delivered through the British Columbia ripen indoors or picking fruit daily as the cost of electric fencing and it is a Email newdenver@wildsafebc. Conservation Foundation. To learn it ripens. Cleaning up windfall is also proactive measure you can take with com, Website: www.wildsafebc. more about BCCF please visit www. very important, as is pruning trees to proven results. com https://www.facebook.com/ bccf.com. WANTED! A HOME FOR SAMMY! Sammy is a 4-year old neutered Toadfest celebrates 10th anniversary male with the most magical black submitted awareness about, local flora and and has proven to be a valuable Canada, Slocan Lake Stewardship and white markings! If you think Toadfest celebrates a milestone fauna including the western toad. and fun learning experience that Society, Arrow Lakes Environmental Sammy is the cat you’ve been this year – it turns 10! Toadfest 2019 Toadfest is a great opportunity to promotes the conservation of fish and Stewardship Society, Kootenay is at Summit Lake Provincial Park, learn about the toads’ natural history, wildlife species in Columbia Region Community Bat Project, Grizzly Bear waiting for, call PALS today at 250- between Nakusp and New Denver life cycle and habitat needs and get watersheds.” Coexistence Solutions, and Central 265-3792 to see if he is the right fit on Hwy 6, on Wednesday, August 21 up close and personal with other While the dime-sized toadlets Kootenay Invasive Species Society. for your home. from 4 – 7 pm and Thursday, August local species including amphibians, may receive much of the attention It’s the only place where you can buy WEEKLY SPONSOR: 22 from 9 am – noon. snakes, lizards and aquatic insects. during Toadfest, the projects at Toadfest T-shirts, with all proceeds Toadfest is a free, fun, family The event occurs in late summer, Summit Lake focus on the adult toads going to local conservation projects. event, coordinated by the Fish & typically when the toadlets emerge since one female that can carry up to And a friendly reminder to everyone: Wildlife Compensation Program from Summit Lake and migrate 16,000 eggs. New wildlife fencing outside of this organized event, please Nakusp (FWCP) and the Province of BC. It’s to higher ground where they take was installed, and several years ago do not carry toadlets across the road. (250) 265-3635 www.selkirkrealty.com about connecting with, and raising several years to mature. the Ministry of Transportation and Nakusp Taxi is offering free “We started Toadfest in 2010 to Infrastructure constructed a toad shuttles from Nakusp. Call 250- raise awareness about the research tunnel to provide safer passage under 265-8222 to reserve a seat. Parking and habitat restoration projects we the highway. is limited so organizers encourage fund to support western toads in There will be lots of kids’ carpooling. Visit Kootenay Rideshare the Summit Lake watershed,” says activities, a 10th anniversary cake, at kootenay.ride-share.org/. Crystal Klym, FWCP’s Columbia and exhibitors including the Slocan For more information on Toadfest Region Manager. “The event has River Streamkeepers, Wildsafe BC, call 250-352-1300 or visit fwcp.ca/ been embraced by the public, Yellowstone to Yukon, FireSmart toadfest-turns-10-youre-invited/.

Help a toadlet cross the road on Wednesday, August 21 from 4 – 7 pm and Thursday, August 22 from 9 am – noon. August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice SLOCAN VALLEY 9 LifeStylez of the Poor and Homeless Sketch Pad Book Tour comes to Winlaw by Jan McMurray “You don’t need a word processor, which Tolstoy says he thinks his message weirdos, peace freaks, Freedomites, and tent, motels, communes and woofing A homeless man who goes by the removes you from what you’re trying to resounds in the Slocan Valley, where Doukhobors per capita in the Slocan since 2016. pen name Leo Tolstoy is currently on a say. When you pull up a sketch pad, you the internet hasn’t taken over people’s Valley than anywhere else in Canada and His connection to the West Kootenay ‘LifeStylez of the Poor and Homeless don’t have to worry about whether or not lives. “You can still make eye contact in perhaps even the world.” is his mother, who was a Verigin but Sketch Pad Book Tour’ in the West you’re connected to Wi-Fi. Security and the Slocan Valley,” he observes. “I love Tolstoy said he’s learned a lot over never spoke about her Doukhobor Kootenay. He and his Peace Mobile will privacy are a joke on the internet today, the Slocan Valley – that’s a sweet spot, the last three years of being homeless. heritage. In the late ’90s, he went to be at the Karibu Park Campground in so turn it off!” I think. I suspect there are more artists, “I’ve never witnessed so much – it’s been Castlegar to reconnect with his roots Winlaw August 11-25. All are welcome great. I’ve learned that it’s about time, not and visited the Doukhobor Discovery to drop by and check out three of his money. And that the other side of global Centre. He also attended the Our Way sketch pad books, chronicling his travels is local – that’s where the answers are to Home conference. “I always thought I from spring to fall 2018. everything. In the election coming up was a hippie when I was growing up and “Since 2016, I’ve been drifting in October, we have to turn this around. it was only later on that I realized I had around Vancouver Island, the Sunshine So scribble in a sketch pad, reconnect, this incredibly rich peace heritage. And Coast and the West Kootenay Boundary,” go local, grow your own food, and do I’ve always loved Tolstoy.” Tolstoy said in an interview. “I’ve always it right now!” been a writer, and so I kept writing when A divorce, the death of his mother, Smokey Creek Salvage I fell on hard times and became homeless a family squabble over the inheritance 24 HR TOWING three years ago.” and the closure of the call centre where New & Used Auto Parts, Back Hoe Work, Formerly in IT, he now rejects he worked in technical support caused Certified Welding & Repairs, Vehicle Removal information and communications Tolstoy to suffer from post traumatic WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS 359-7815 ; 1-877-376-6539 technologies, and creates his books in stress and become homeless. He’s been 3453 YEATMAN RD, SOUTH SLOCAN sketch pads, using colourful pens. He living in his Peace Mobile truck, canvas has the books printed at Hall Printing. “The point of the books is to send Visit Leo Tolstoy and his Peace Mobile August 11-25 at Karibu Park Campground in Winlaw, the message, ‘Turn it off!’” he said. and check out his sketch pad books. Hot Box caters to locavores at Saturday Market by Katrine Campbell for the couple. Hot Box Café and buds and nettles carefully harvested The Slocan Saturday Market is Catering Co. will serve the local from around Slocan Lake, with all known for its talented artisans, live community with an extensive menu sustainably-sourced organic ingredients music, and kids’ zone. As you wander of quality homemade food for dinner and bees wax from the Wild Honey around checking out the handmade parties and special events year-round. folks in Nakusp. moccasins, woven blankets and the As if gardening, wildcrafting, Mother’s Little Helper organic market gardeners, don’t miss visiting cooking and baking (and children) salves are available at both markets the Hot Box Café and Catering Co. at weren’t enough to keep her busy, Teresa and at Evergreen Natural Foods in the concession booth. also has a natural organic salve business, Crescent Valley, GaiaTree in Winlaw, Teresa Smed and her partner, Lee Mother’s Little Helper. She makes and Raven’s Nest, Rutabaga’s and New Deciantis offer vegetarian food, mostly salves from arnica flowers, poplar Market Foods in New Denver. local, organic, and some of it gathered in the wild. She has perfected her homemade veggie burger recipe over the last seven years and offers it to customers every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. “They are organic, vegan and gluten free, but after we smother it in BBQ sauce, cheese and all the fixings, it’s a juicy, quarter pound burger like one you would find at a burger stand,” she says. Teresa says she dares all the carnivores who say they don’t like veggie burgers to try one, with a money- back guarantee if they don’t like it. Many have taken her up on her offer; no one has claimed the refund. Teresa Smed serves organic, local vegetarian food at the Hot Box Cafe at Slocan Market. The other savoury creations they offer at the Hot Box Café are wild morel mushroom paninis with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese, pesto paninis with olives, red onions and havarti, and morel mushroom scones with caramelized onions and aged cheddar. On the lighter side, the Hot Box serves a salad with maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing; all the greens come from their organic home garden. This is berry season and Teresa has been busy picking and baking: wild berry muffins stuffed with cream cheese and wild berry danishes, which you can wash down with wild stinging nettle tea – tastier than it sounds. Oso Negro coffee is also available if tea isn’t your… cup of tea. Teresa also sells her baked goods and coffee at the New Denver Friday Market along with greens from her garden and fresh and dried morels wild- harvested by her neighbour, Mark Perry. The Hot Box menu has been well received by locals and tourists alike and has led to some catering opportunities 10 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 HGG artists forge new from existing elements submitted our future, finding peace. This nature Graham thrives in the realm of visual having a musician perform. across from the village office. Any Summer is a time of reflection, lover, artist and nuclear activist offers lots arts, expressing himself as a painter, Residents and visitors alike are and all donations to assist with the inspiration and surprise. That’s exactly to reflect upon. The reception, Tuesday, actor, singer and designer. He opted to invited to experience both shows and ongoing work of the gallery are greatly what upcoming artists have in store for August 20, 7-9 pm, features musicians create a soundscape for his reception, their receptions. The Hidden Garden appreciated. For more information please visitors to the gallery. Gary and Donna Jean Wright. Friday, August 30, 7-9 pm, rather than Gallery is located at 112 Slocan Ave, visit hiddengardengallery.ca. From August 20-25, The Nuclear Art Showing from August 27-September of Howard Roo exhibit will make visitors 1, Past Present exhibits the work of think. Roo draws inspiration from dark Michael Graham, who works with global events – nuclear catastrophes canvas, paint, driftwood, rocks, clay that could have been avoided. His and rusty metal. He likens it to making work challenges us to remember past a meal with whatever is in the fridge. atrocities, while seeking ways to reclaim Creativity and surprises are a given. IN FOND MEMORY OF TERRY CLIFFORD McCRORY November 3, 1947-July 26, 2019 “Home from the Hills And may the road rise up to meet thee” Terry McCrory passed away peacefully at age 71 on July 26 in the company of his lovely wife Anna Lisa and some of his loving family, after a prolonged illness. The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is participating in a nation-wide Clean Drain Dry program being piloted in BC by the Invasive Species Council of BC Terry had asked that donations in (ISCBC) and the Canadian Council on Invasive Species. In the pilot program’s first year, the ISCBC provided 36 partners with a total of 174 new Clean Drain Dry (CDD) signs his memory be made to the Slocan and an array of eye-catching and informative resources. Seven signs were provided to CKISS, who coordinated installation at the municipalities of New Denver and Kaslo, the Lake golf club. New Denver Marina, Wragge Beach Recreation site near Hills, Howser Creek Recreation Site, Scotties Marina in Castlegar, and Beaver Creek Provincial Park in Trail. The family are extremely grateful to his medical team in Vernon and Kelowna especially Dr. Spencer, Dr. Humphrey, staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital Radiation Dept., Community Nursing Care, and North Okanagan Hospice House. Their profession- al care, compassion and dedication enhanced and extended Terry’s quality of life. Terry’s loyal circle of family and friends were always welcomed by him and he said they were his medicine. Family and friends were the light in Terry’s life. Very special thanks are due to Terry’s wife Anna Lisa and her family. Terry and Anna Lisa were married in 2016 and she brought him warm, loving sunshine to his last years. His best friend since childhood, Yasu Hashimoto, was there for Terry throughout his life. The warm support of family and friends put a smile on Terry’s face every day. They all made “Buddha” Terry laugh. Ted Skolka of Silverton had the easiest catch of his life on July 31 in Slocan Lake. He was on a paddleboard in front of his house when he saw a branch going around in circles with This extended time allowed Terry and family to visit, reflect, write a llne and float on it. He picked it up and found a nice trout snagged on the branch with a hook in its mouth. Someone must have caught it and it got away, only to be an easy catch later. down memories, spin yarns and celebrate with all the generations at numerous family gatherings Terry is predeceased by his former wife Jill (nee Taylor, a New Denver girl) and his father Patrick, mother Mabel, sister Colleen and brother Mike. Terry and his first love, Jill, set roots at their ranch in the Yukon and then a farm near Salmon Arm where they raised their girls Jillian, Jolene and Joceyln as well as caring for their horses and various res- cued dogs. In their spare time, they periodically took care of a number of old Slocan Valley old time prospectors. Terry and Jill were noted for their incredible generosity and largess of heart for down and out people and animals in need of care. Early in his busy career in mining, Terry and his partner Bill Preston formed Yukon Minerals that employed up to 40 people at times (some say half of them were McCrorys - or those that claimed to be related). Terry and Bill were both skilled hockey players, sponsoring their own hockey team that won a large award at a competition in Las Vegas; while stirring controversy for winning a tournament in Salmon Arm when they were detected with unproven evidence for bringing in an ex-NHL “ringer”. Terry arrived in the Slocan Valley seventy years ago in 1948 when he was a year old. The family moved from Vancouver in a barely-running ancient truck to live in the old Molly Hughes “Manse” on Slocan Lake so Pat could work as a hard rock miner. There on beautiful Slocan Lake did Terry really begin his early years filled with many adventures and life’s lessons in the surrounding silver mine hills. To the Hills Beyond, Terry now returns, Home he will be! Happy travels on up the Trail that’s beyond, Terry! When you get to the next camp up ahead you will find the McCrorys who have braved on ahead waiting for your arrival around a campfire to welcome you with deep, longing embraces, happy laughter, songs, fiddle music, yarns and Irish jigs. August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 11 ALIVE: fifth exhibition at Studio Connexion submitted abstracted paintings by CLAS, coming in 2014 to express emotions and energy sometimes incorporates very small at 250-265-3586. More than 12 other The summer series at Studio from Québec, and will be available at at a turning point in his life. pieces of glass in his creations. fine artists’ works are available at the Connexion Art Gallery is ready for the gallery until August 31. A few paintings have been in The reception is on Friday August art gallery: abstracts, landscapes and its fifth show and sale of the season. The artist CLAS is Alain Ayoub the gallery since January. His work 16 from 5-7 pm. Refreshments will be wildlife. You can follow the daily posts Curator Anne Béliveau says she is from the Montréal region. For many is reminiscent of the late Jean-Paul served while visitors can mingle and on social media: www.facebook.com/ pleased to present one more abstract years, his creative process involved Riopelle with the layers of paint and view the available fine artworks in the studioconnexion. collection before going back to design and production of wooden texture with brighter colours. Ayoub quaint space. landscapes. ALIVE is a collection of furniture. He adopted a new artistic path favours acrylic on gallery canvas and Next, the gallery will have artist Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki who is coming back for her third annual exhibition from September 4 – 21. An acrylic painting workshop is planned for September 21 – 22. Only seven spots are available. Studio Connexion is located at 203 Fifth Avenue NW in downtown Nakusp. Gallery hours are 11 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Other times can be arranged by contacting Béliveau

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On June 10 the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) organized a community weed pull in Nakusp. During the event CKISS acknowledged Ruth Fraser, recipient of the 2018 Volunteer Award, with a special mug. This passionate weed puller is an asset to the Nakusp community, which has been infested with Scotch broom, baby’s breath and blue weed. She can be spotted throughout the community with her hi-vis vest on, her signature sun hat and hand tools tackling a variety of infested sites in town.

Frances May Harding August 16, 1930 – July 29, 2019 Frances passed away peace- fully on July 29th at Mountain Lake Care home. She lived an active busy life in the Kootenay area raising her family and contributing to the community in many volunteer positions. Frances was always interested in politics and was a strong support to her husband in his career as an MLA and MP. She demonstrated leadership and dedication as a Girl Guide Commissioner, Chair of the local hospital board and many other volunteer activities for which she received a Citizen of the Year award. Frances and Ran were avid outdoor people. In their retirement they researched local mining sites for areas to dig bottles and other artifacts of that era. Over the years they acquired an amazing collection of antique bottles, inkwells, insulators and stoves which were cataloged assiduously by Frances. She is predeceased by her daughter Randy, her stepson Les, her hus- band (Ran) and her two siblings: Mary and Fred. She is survived by her son Rick (Lorill), stepson Earnest (Gayle), Les’s widow Elouise and numerous grand children and great grand children. Frances will be remembered and missed by family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Mountain Lake Senior’s Community and Dr. Janz for the compassionate care they provided for Frances over the last 3 1/2 years. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held in August of 2020. 12 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 Large toadlet migration starting at Fish Lake submitted that guides them from the lakeshore to 10” and 6” green PVC pipe cut in half to help protect this new fencing and the orange safety vests, and to be careful With the onset of hot weather, tens Goat Creek where they can travel along is practical, durable and aesthetically riparian habitat along Kaslo and Goat of the speeding motor bikes that race of thousands of tadpoles at Fish Lake are a wooden bridge under the highway pleasing. The final design of the 300m Creeks that are critical for safe toadlet through the area. Also, check you are congregating near shore as they begin to and continue safely on their way up the fence was approved this spring by the migration. We are meeting with MOTI not moving young frogs, which do not metamorphose from life underwater to mountain side to hibernate. Ministry of Transportation and Highways and YRB soon to hopefully work out a migrate. Frogs hop while toadlets crawl. life on land. The next summer rains are In order to assist the toadlets at (MOTI), and some improvements long-term conservation solution.” This year VWS biologists will expected to trigger the first migrations. Fish Lake in their big journey, Valhalla were made to the rest stop to better Public support for the fence project finalize the design and cost estimates for Instead of being slaughtered by the Wilderness Society (VWS) biologists accommodate the thousands of visitors has been outstanding, said senior two toad tunnels and directional fencing thousands trying to cross busy Highway have experimented over the past four that stop there, many to view the toadlets researcher Marcy Mahr, and she thanked that are needed under the highway at 31A, the little toadlets can migrate years with different designs for a toadlet migrating along the diversion fence. the volunteers “who came out night after the middle and west end of Fish Lake to safely along the newly completed fence migration fence. The current model of “We still have some complex things night during the adult breeding migration reduce the road mortality of migrating to work out with MOTI including how this spring and helped us move over 450 adult toads. to design a permanent toadlet bridge breeding adult toads off the highway.” Valhalla Wilderness Society’s when they replace the old Goat Creek To volunteer this month to help western toad research project at Fish highway bridge,” said project biologist toadlets cross the highway between and Bear Lakes is supported by the Wayne McCrory. “We are also concerned Fish and Bear Lakes at unfenced areas, Columbia Basin Trust, Kootenay Lake about how future highway snow removal contact Cindy Walker (katakwak@ Local Conservation Fund, Yellowstone will be handled, since snow plowing hotmail.com). People are strongly to Yukon Conservation Initiative, and

practices up there must change in order advised to wear bright colours and VWS donors. PHOTO CREDIT: TINA CHOI TINA CREDIT: PHOTO

The first installment of Kaslo’s Songs for Seniors mini outdoor concert series took place in the courtyard of the Kemball building July 26. “It’s wonderful to be outside enjoying music, I especially like being somewhere with a big group of people who are my own age,” said Brenda Wilson. ‘Cycling without Age’ was present with their new Trishaw, whizzing audience members through the sunny streets of Kaslo. The next Songs for Seniors concert will take place August 23 at 3:30 pm. The free community event features The Rob Funk Trio performing an eclectic mix of crowd pleasers. All are welcome! Do you love the Slocan Valley? The Slocan Valley Legacy Fund is dedicated to building a living legacy that supports a resilient, vital, and healthy community in our beautiful valley. Our Endowment Fund provides grants to charitable organizations that serve the Slocan Valley on an ongoing and sustainable basis. Every donation we receive towards the Fund becomes part of a long term investment in our community. As the Fund grows, our ability to provide grants increases. The interest earned is returned in yearly granting cycles. We are excited to announce that we have a new website! Now it is even easier to join us, make a donation, and stay connected online! Visit us at www.slocanvalleylegacy.com . You can also find us at the Garlic Festival on September 8th for an in-person chat!

photo credit: Ellen Kinsel/Northern Exposure August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 13 Showcasing arts and culture of the Columbia River Basin submitted be broad, inclusive, and to highlight will feature a locally-sourced menu to the public during the day at no about the Columbia River and feature The rich history, arts and culture both the history and the future of the and evening entertainment including cost. The Revelstoke Museum will works by various regional authors. of the Columbia River in Canada Columbia River Basin,” said Kindy both singing by local youth and a showcase part of its Stories Beneath Registration to ‘One River One and the US will be on display at Gosal, Executive Director, Columbia performance by folk guitarist Rusty the Surface exhibit, which is about Future’ is $199. Stay up-to-date the Columbia Basin Transboundary Basin Trust. “Storytellers, artists and Jackson from Post Falls, Idaho. As communities displaced or lost due on the latest conference news on Conference, ‘One River, One Future’ Indigenous performers from both well, attendees will be treated to a to reservoir flooding. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. September 12-14 in Kimberley. sides of the border will celebrate our vocal performance of Coco Love “Several cultural displays will The conference in Kimberley cultural connectedness.” Alcorn’s The River, by Nelson’s also be set up in the foyer of the aims to address key issues related Cultural highlights include Bessie Wapp, who will be backed conference centre, offering the public to the future of the Columbia River, literary readings from Fred Wah, up by members of the Kimberley an opportunity to explore literature its ecosystem, management and poet, novelist, scholar and former Community Choir. and history, and even engage by international implications, while also Canadian Parliamentary Poet Three exhibits will be displayed videophone with solo kayaker Claire showcasing arts and culture from Laureate, from his book beholden: a throughout the duration of Dibble, from her kayak on the both sides of the border. This will poem as long as the river and Eileen the conference, including River Columbia River,” said Delehanty Our valley’s green include a number of performances Delehanty Pearkes, author and public Relations: a Beholder’s Share of Pearkes, cultural ambassador for the grocer since 1990 and art displays by poets, musicians, speaker, reading from her book A the Columbia River and Roll On conference. artists, youth, Canadian First Nations, River Captured – The Columbia Columbia, the award-winning In addition, Paper and Cup, a and acclaimed authors. River Treaty and Catastrophic historical exhibit. Both will be Kimberley bookstore, will sell books • Fresh “The goal for the arts and culture Change. situated within the Kimberley is the land between component at the conference is to The conference’s gala dinner Conference Centre and are open FORESHORE the low and high water mark on the • Organic lakeshore, or to the top of the stream Helping Basin communities prepare for wildfire bank. This is Crown land (as is the lake submitted education about wildfire risks and and mitigate the risks of wildfires. The or stream) and any alteration requires a • Wholesome 2017 and 2018 saw extreme raising awareness about actions Trust is also supporting communities permit from the provincial government. 1290 Hwy #6 wildfire activity with a record property owners and communities to enhance their efforts at reducing the Moving rocks or clearing driftwood or number of fires across BC. Through can take to mitigate the impacts risk of wildfires by shrubs makes the shoreline vulnerable Crescent Valley to erosion and means a loss of fish and its Community Wildfire Education of community wildfires. Nine - implementing innovative invertebrate habitat. 250-359-7323 Grants the Columbia Basin Trust communities, including Silverton, approaches for reducing interface is supporting the efforts of Basin have recently received support for a wildfire risks; – Open daily – communities and residents to prepare total of $154,952 in funding. - increasing public awareness slocanlakess.com (Closed Christmas & New Year’s day) for and reduce the impacts of wildfires Silverton received $38,000 to about wildfire risk mitigation occurring within or adjacent to Basin work with the Slocan Integral Forestry measures; and communities. Cooperative (SIFCo) to help property - accessing expert input from “The Basin is experiencing owners in the Slocan Valley understand a Wildfire Advisor, who can help increased risk of wildfire as our how they can reduce wildfire risks. communities develop, seek funding summers grow hotter and drier,” This will include hosting community for and implement interface wildfire says Tim Hicks, Delivery of Benefits events, creating an educational video, risk mitigation projects. Senior Manager for the Trust. “We recruiting and training local FireSmart Columbia Basin Trust supports are working closely with Basin representatives, and helping the the ideas and efforts of the people communities this year to address this Villages of Silverton, Slocan and in the Columbia Basin. To learn reality, address challenges, and help New Denver become FireSmart Home more about the Trust’s programs and build community resiliency in the face Partners. initiatives, and how it helps deliver of wildfire.” Since 2012, the Trust has provided social, economic and environmental These grants are helping more than $1.5 million in funding to benefits to the Basin, visit ourtrust. Basin communities deliver public support communities to prepare for org or call 1-800-505-8998.

SLOCAN LAKE ARENA SOCIETY would like to thank all the donors and participants in the May Day Silent Auction and July 1st Silent Auction as listed below: Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, Alvie’s Metal Creations, Anonymous donors (4), The Apple Tree Restaurant, Big Dog Music, Deborah Hicks -CDE Enterprises, Camp Café, Dianne Casley, Cariboo, Donation Store, Marlene Duncan,Hanz Froumann (Candice), Glacier View Service, Tanya Gordon , Iron Peak Logging Inc., Jo’s Jewelry, Diana Khan-Jakabhazy, Kokanee Springs Resort, Kootenay Savings Credit Union – New Denver Branch, L.A.C.E. , Sally Lamare, Nakusp Hot Springs Chalets & Campground, New Denver Community Library, New Denver and Community Pharmacy, New Denver Royalty, New Market Foods, Nuru Coffee Bar, RHC Insurance - New Denver Branch, Raven’s Nest, Sandrella’s, Save-On-Foods (Nakusp), Sew Much More, Silverton Building Supplies, Silverton Dental Clinic, Silverton Transport Ltd., Slocan Lake Golf Club, Thomas & Co Locksmith, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Village of Nakusp (Hot Springs), Wilds of Canada Cycle, William Hunter Cabins. We appreciate all the support received from the community to help us continue operating the rink in Silverton. Thank you. 14 COMMUNITY The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 New Denver Housing Society working on affordable housing project submitted “To be ready to apply for from the Rural Dividend agreement with us to build on The New Denver and Area this BC Housing funding, Fund and $10,000 from Village property, as long as we Housing Society’s inaugural we have to do a lot of the the Columbia Basin Trust) would build a minimum of 10 AGM was held August 7 at preliminary work,” she said, and hired Urban Matters, units, for a mix of seniors and Knox Hall. “which includes a preliminary a subsidiary of a company families. We’re very happy In her president’s report, design, site servicing called Urban Systems, to do with that, so that’s the plan,” Jan McMurray outlined strategy, the capital budget, a housing needs and demands she said. the housing project that the the operating budget and an study and to find a suitable As the planning process society is working on. operating plan.” The society site. develops the society will “We are working towards is currently applying for seed “Most projects like this be looking for interested an affordable housing funding from the Canadian are done by a partnership builders and possibly a local development with 10 units – Mortgage and Housing between a municipality and organization to operate the some for seniors and some Corporation (CMHC) for the a housing society, so we housing once it’s built. for families – to be located funds to get this preliminary approached both New Denver The board of directors on a Village-owned property, work done. and Silverton village councils includes McMurray as hopefully to be built in the McMurray explained that early on and were encouraged president, George Meier 2021 construction season,” the society had its beginnings by their supportive responses. as vice-president, Wendy she said. as a committee of the Healthy We met with New Denver Harlock as secretary and Bruce The society hopes to be Community Society of the council in April this year, and Cottingham as treasurer. ready to apply for BC Housing North Slocan Valley. The the council indicated that it For more information, Community Housing funding committee successfully would be happy to consider email mcmurrayjan@gmail. in spring 2020. applied for $20,000 ($10,000 signing a long-term lease com. Explore the BC Farmers’ Market trail submitted This season, the trail will tool that enables the public Trail is an excellent resource The BC Association of expand to feature farmers’ to find farmers’ markets that both visitors and locals Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) markets in the Cariboo featuring food and goods that can use to find local produce has announced the expansion Chilcotin Coast, Northern have been grown or made and artisan goods,” says Lisa of its BC Farmers’ Market BC, Sunshine Coast, and in BC. Research shows that Beare, Minister of Tourism, Trail initiative this summer. Vancouver Island and Gulf British Columbians’ food Arts and Culture. “Sharing The new online resource and Island regions, in addition to purchasing decisions are local and seasonal specialties trip-planning tool connects the Kootenay Rockies and strongly influenced by their is a great way to showcase all locals and tourists to regional Columbia Basin region which interest in supporting the local that British Columbia offers food and farmers through 145 launched in 2018. economy (80%), the desire for and supports the work of BCAFM member farmers’ Designed to meet BC’s fresh food (79%), and how makers and growers. Exploring markets across the province. demand for information on safe the food they purchase is our province through farmers’ Find it at bcfarmersmarkettrail. sourcing all things local, the for consumption (77%). markets and healthy, fresh com. trail is a free, user-friendly “The BC Farmers’ Market food is a great way to travel.” Fire department rescues hiker in trouble submitted Road August 4 was safely Casley said many other us remotely with the A person who ran into extricated by members of agencies were involved. preparedness of additional trouble on the Old Sandon the New Denver and Area “We would like to resources should they have Volunteer Fire Department. acknowledge and thank the been needed.” Support the Valley They responded to the longline rescue team out of Casley also commended Voice with a voluntary medical emergency and Nelson, Arrow Lakes SAR, the person who was with used their embankment the BC Ambulance Service, the victim for handling subscription system to retrieve the EMBC and the emergency “an extremely stressful victim, who was then department at the Slocan situation by contacting 911, Only $10-$30 transported by helicopter Community Health Centre. waiting to guide emergency Send Cheque or Money to the health centre in New “The collaboration of responders to the scene Order to: Valley Voice, Box 70, Denver. these agencies assisted us in and by not endangering New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Fire department the safe extrication and care themselves or others in an spokesperson Mercedes of the victim and supported attempt to self rescue.”

250-265-0015 Over 5000 artifacts to enjoy. Relive the sternwheeler era and our colourful past. See evidence of the Sinixt people, the first inhabitants to our area. Open 10 am to 4 pm from Victoria Day weekend in May until Labour Day weekend in September. Shorter hours until the end of October as demand indicates. Group tours available by request. Admission By Donation. August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice VISITOR INFORMATION 15 16 CLASSIFIED ADS The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRESH FRUIT and vegetables ARE YOU AN ASPIRING COMING EVENTS THE FRIDAY MARKET in New Denver BUDDY’S PIZZA, KASLO: Award winning, from Cawston, visit Anthony in Silverton ENTREPRENEUR? If so, call Community happens downtown every Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, hand-stretched artisan pizza. 250-353-2282. on Fridays (9-4) and the Kaslo Market on Futures to learn about the free Business Plan June thru September. For 25 years this beloved KASLO HOUSING SOCIETY Housing Saturdays till early/ late fall. workshop open to anyone! And if you’re little market has been bringing you fresh local Coordinator, assisting residents of Kaslo and SLAC HAS DECIDED to postpone the eligible, you may also qualify for the Self- produce, artisan wares and vibrant Kootenay Area D with affordable housing. Office hours: upcoming art show at the Silverton Gallery Employment program where you will receive AT THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY culture. We thank you for your support. Tuesday 1-3, Wednesday & Thursday 9-12 or until summer 2020. We will put out a call ongoing business training and coaching and – The Nuclear Art of Howard Roo show from CASA SILVERTON DANCE by appointment. #23 The Langham, Kaslo. for artists in spring 2020. Thank you artists usually financial support while you start your August 20-25, exhibits Howard’s thought- STAMPEDE, Aug 23-26 2019 in New 250-353-8363. Funding for this position who have responded and we apologize for business. To learn more call 265-3674 ext. provoking creations. A welder/fitter/fabricator Denver BC. Learn Social Ballroom, Country, thanks to CBT and RDCK/ Kaslo EDC. any inconveniences. We look forward to 201 or email [email protected]. by trade, Howard uses a variety of metal, found Latin, Fusion, Swing and Argentine Tango. your participation next year! THINKING OF STARTING, buying or objects and water to tell stories and convey his www.casasilverton.ca, Michael at (250) 358- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES expanding your own business? If so, Community message. His reception on Tuesday, August 20, 2123. No partner, or experience required. GARDENING THE VALLEY VOICE owners are thinking Futures offers business loans, counseling & 7-9 PM, features musicians Gary and Donna GOLF TOURNAMENT - 3 PLAYER about succession planning! We invite community training; and delivers the Self Employment Jean Wright. SCRAMBLE, Slocan Lake Golf Club. members interested in the newspaper business program in the Arrow & Slocan Lakes area. For Past Present, from August 27-September Saturday, September 14. $1,000 guaranteed (or learning about the newspaper business) to more info leave a message at 265-3674 ext. 201 1, features the eclectic work of Michael first place prize (based on a minimum of 10 contact us by email: valleyvoice@valleyvoice. or email [email protected]. Graham. Michael’s body of work that has team entries). Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd ca. Serious inquiries only, please. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS been reconstructed, disassembled and place finish, plus other prizes. 10:30 am THE HIDDEN GARDEN GALLERY decontextualized, using a variety of materials shot gun start (best ball format). $75 per is now accepting applications for our 2020 and processes. Instead of having a musician player or $225 per team. Fundraiser for Jr. ACCOMMODATIONS season. Please apply to: Exhibitions, HGG, play at his reception, Friday, August 30, 7-9 Golf Program. To register: 250-358-2408, Box 201 New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0, by PM, Michael has opted to create a soundscape 250-551-2593 or 250-265-8471. Grow Your Own October 10th. Along with a brief description for the event. A SPECIAL LANGHAM CONCERT Indoor & Outdoor Garden of your work, please list the number of The Hidden Garden Gallery is located at 112 GABRIEL PALATCHI Tues Aug 20, 7pm. Supplies, Knowledgeable Staff, pieces, sizes and mediums used, include Slocan Ave, New Denver, behind Sweet Dreams Join the “young lion of Latin jazz” for an Regular Hours a few photographs, CD or flash drive with Guesthouse. The gallery is open 10 AM- 3 PM, eclectic musical journey of tango, funk, Mon – Sat 9 am - 5 pm examples your work. For more information Tuesday – Sunday. For more information please Middle Eastern and more – live on the go to www.hiddengardengallery.ca. visit hiddengardengallery.ca. Langham stage! $18 Sunnyside & Willow, $20 door.

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Hand & Soul DAWN DEVLIN Wellness Centre Support the Advanced Ortho-Bionomy Practioner 202 Lake Avenue, Silverton Valley & Certified Reflexologist CHIROPRACTOR: Dr. Larry Zaleski 20+ years experience Over 30 years experience of Spinal Health Care Voice with a voluntary For Appointment in Nakusp call: Silverton: Mondays & Friday afternoon – Winlaw & Na- Phone: 250-265-1796 • www.dawndevlin.ca Dr. Michael Brennan • Chiropractor kusp on Alternating Wednesdays (plus every 4th Thursday afternoon in Winlaw) Over 10 years experience subscription Appointments can be scheduled by contacting COUNSELLOR: Sue Mistretta, M.A. his Nelson office at 250-352-5135 19 years experience helping clients working with anxiety, Dr. Brennan comes to New Denver and Nakusp every week: depression, grief, self esteem, health crisis, life transitions Slocan Community Health Centre on Tuesday Afternoons; or simply are feeling stuck or uninspired. Only $10-$30 Arrow Lakes Hospital on Wednesday. Offices in Silverton & Winlaw Send Cheque or Money Order to: Valley Voice, Box 70, Offering Chiropractic, Concussion Management, Cold Laser Therapy, Call 250-358-2177 for appointments Custom Orthotics, Auto Injury Care and many more services. Visit www.handandsoul.ca New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 www.activebalancechiro.ca August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice CLASSIFIED ADS 17 RARTS Vallican Whole AGM. Monday WATKINS PRODUCTS, HAND YOGA IN SILVERTON – THE INWARD high level of customer service, have strong Business Classifieds start at $10.00 Sept. 9, 6:30 pm at the Vallican Whole. 3762 CRAFTS – Bertha Williams, #11 – 217 JOURNEY: Monday mornings 9-10 am. clerical and computer skills, manage finances Call 250-358-7218 for details Little Slocan S. Rd. Call 226-7311 or email Zacks Rd. 250-265-9080. Honour your body by reducing stress, and coordinate activities of maintenance and [email protected] for info. 15” VW ALLOY WHEELS with tires building strength, flexibility and balance. contract personnel. This is a permanent part- FOR RENT - $200; Jetta alloy wheels with Michelin Upper story of the fire hall in Silverton. time position with two 5-hour days, Tuesday NEW DENVER RENTAL Defender summer tires 195/65/ R15. Plenty Only 5 minutes from New Denver. Open and Thursdays. Some flexibility is possible. CAFÉ & CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY! Spacious, charming and of tread left. 250-354-3354 (New Denver). to all levels. Come and share mindfulness Additional hours may be available. A complete bright basement suite, available September WOODSTOCK KCR - Own a piece of history and the exultation of inner flow. job description is available at svhousing.ca/. 1. Amazing location, central yet mere and support Kootenay Co-op Radio. 100 First HELP WANTED Please respond with cover letter, resume and steps from the lake and trails. Lakeview Edition copies available “Woodstock; A New The ARROW SLOCAN TOURISM references to [email protected] property offers private rear entrance. Totally Look” $25 with $5 to KCR! 144 pages, pictures ASSOCIATION (ASTA) is looking Closing date is August 18, 2019. renovated, this furnished one bedroom and text of Greg Walter’s personal experiences. for an Executive Director/ Marketing plus den apartment has an Ikea kitchen, Exclusive Offer. Station Sales 308A Hall Street Manager, who will be responsible for ghghghgh microwave, built-in dishwasher and central or - [email protected] the efficient administration of ASTA and vacuum system, in-suite washer and dryer, VERY CLEAN FRIDGE ($225.00) plus 3 coordination of tourism marketing projects. Personal Classifieds start at $8.00 new flooring and fresh paint throughout. ton car ramps and 4 ton heavy-duty bumper This a half-time contract position. $25/hour. Call 250-358-7218 for details Well maintained, quiet and private corner jack. Nakusp - 250-265-4516. Email [email protected] for the job property. Patio table and seating available GARAGE SALE description. Application deadline: August for relaxing in shade or sun. Landlords live GARAGE SALE 3710 Toris Lane, 30. Please email resume and cover letter to upstairs. Ideal for quiet single or couple. No Passmore. Sat. Aug. 24, 9-4. Moving sale, [email protected]. HAIR pets. $975 month (includes furnishings, heat, household goods, building stuff, free stuff. SLOCAN VALLEY HOUSING SENIORS lights and internet). Request application HEALTH HOUSING SOCIETY (SVSHS) AVA’S form at [email protected]. SHADE TREE MASSAGE THERAPY & Passmore Lodge Administrator: The Hair Studio FOR SALE now taking new clients in Winlaw. Administrator supports the SVSHS Board Tuesday - Friday AFFORDABLE STEEL SHIPPING Restorative, palliative, relaxation, and Passmore Lodge, dealing with tenancy – By Appointment only – CONTAINERS 20 ft. and 40 ft. sizes. mobile available. Call or e-mail Jessica and maintenance using strong organizational 358-7769 Kootenay Containers Sales & Rentals, Coonen RMT for appt. 250-226-6887 or and time management skills. Using SVSHS 303-6th Avenue (Main St.), New Denver Castlegar. 250-365-3014. [email protected] policies, the Adminstrator will provide a

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I show all my listings! Serving the Slocan Valley for the New Market Foods 16th year. 518 6th Ave • New Denver 250-358-2270 Fax: 250-358-2290 Offices in Nakusp, Nelson & Kaslo email: [email protected] www.newmarketfoods.ca Delivery available in the New Denver Silverton area. DI’S ESTHETICS For same day delivery call, email or fax by 2:00 pm. – FULL SERVICE SALON – Our hours are 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Lash Extensions - $90 - Introductory price Certified by the Province of BC to test drinking water manicures • pedicures • waxing & more Gaia Tree Whole Foods Lash lift & tint - $55 Community Market Coldwell Banker Rosling Real Estate WINLAW • 250-226-7318 • All Organic Produce • All Organic Grains GIFTS – Bulk Ordering – Community Discount Day: Last Friday of the month 9-6:30 Mon-Sat AGRICULTURE Sunday 10-4 Downtown Winlaw • 250-226-7255

slocan city trading buy • sell • trade guitars • cars • art • antiques • musical instruments Summer Hours 250-355-2299 9 to 5 Support the Valley Voice with Open Monday – Saturday Support the Valley Voice with a voluntary subscription Repair and refinish guitars, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Only $10-$30 Kaslo Clothes Hanger Send Cheque to: Valley Voice, Box 70 furniture etc. a voluntary subscription New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 We buy guitars Open Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm Main Street, New Denver Only $10-$30 250-358-2178 18 COMMUNITY/CLASSIFIEDS The Valley Voice August 15, 2019 HELP WANTED ARE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS REAL ESTATE ARE YOU WELL ORGANIZED and able a problem in your life? AA, NA and AL- SMALL HOUSE IN NAKUSP, BC, 700 Free online toolkit “better than Google” to work as part of a team? The Slocan Valley ANON (family) meetings can help. For sq. ft. on .37 acre, quiet cul-de-sac. Shed and submitted conservation on their property and Community Legacy Society is hiring an Event information on AA: in New Denver, 250- garden tools included. $172,500. By appt. The Kootenay Conservation deal with common environmental Coordinator for our annual Volunteer Recognition 358-7158; Nakusp, 265-4216; Kaslo, 353- only. 250-517-8797. event in April 2020. Contract runs October to end 9617; Heart of the Slocan Valley, 551-4104; Program (KCP) has developed a free land management issues. Stewardship PRIME COMMERCIAL BUILDING in online tool to help communities care Solutions for each neighbourhood are of April; 4-10 hours per month; well-documented Playmor Junction, 226-7252. For NA: New Nakusp with approved cannabis dispensary process. Please send resume and cover letter to Denver, 358-7265. For AL-ANON (family): zoning. $185,000. Listed KellyRoberts@ for their properties in ways that benefit also available as a printed handout [email protected] by August 31, 2019. New Denver, 250-551-6540. Please, if you royallepage.ca. wildlife, water and wild spaces. (copies are currently being distributed NOTICES can’t get through, try another number. SERVICES The Stewardship Solutions Online by KCP Partners) and as a downloadable HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARPENTER CREEK LAST BLAZE KING/VALLEY COMFORT Toolkit is a portal to a list of Kootenay- PDF from the website. KNOW been sexually assaulted and want WISHES SOCIETY provides Wood, Electric & Oil specialist: sales, based services and programs that Convenient symbols show which help? Call the Interior Crisis Line 24/7 at information on preplanning for death installations, service, inspection & address stewardship issues on private solutions relate to Wildlife, Habitat, 1-888-353-CARE to discuss your options or and advice for alternative funeral consultations. Duct cleaning & sanitizing; go directly to Arrow Lakes Hospital or your arrangements. Ph: 250-777-1974. www. land. Monitoring, Farms & Ranches, and Ductwork, Chimneys, Oil tank removals, These resources are broken up Funding. For some services, additional local emergency room for confidential care. carpentercreeklastwishessociety.ca BC ventilation solutions & HRV design and NELSON & AREA ELDER ABUSE into 14 regions of the Kootenays, resources are available as a download. Renovations and installations. K.F. Kootenay Furnace Ltd. PREVENTION Resource Centre: 250-352- WANTED called ‘Conservation Neighbourhoods’, “We identified in 2018 landowner Maintenance Made Easy! 6008 NelsonElderAbusePrevention@gmail. • Basic Renovations & Construction • LOOKING FOR 1950s short DIVCO milk that are identified on an interactive outreach workshops that coordinated com/ www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.ca. • Painting • Landscaping • truck. 587-803-5142 or blue5777777@ home page map. By clicking on your services for private landowners was a Drop-in Wednesdays 12-2 pm, 719 Vernon Hourly Rate, By Appointment Only hotmail.com. neighbourhood, you’re taken to the huge gap and something that people kept – Slocan Lake communities Only – Street, Nelson. Nelson and District Seniors [email protected] Coordinating Society. Personal Classifieds organizations that provide stewardship asking for,” said Mahr. “Stewardship SINGING HU EACH DAY can lead to a start at $8.00 solutions in your area, which can Solutions was developed to assist AVIS deeper understanding of yourself and why Call 250-358-7218 for details range from habitat enhancement landowners in thinking holistically things happen the way they do in your life. and restoration to fire prevention, about their land and managing a suite EXCAVATING It opens your awareness to new viewpoints invasive species control, water quality of issues that come with owning land.” Serving the Slocan Valley and attitudes. 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Leaf Cabinetry Residential & commercial cabinet work. Winlaw, BC T: (250) 551-7127 250.226.7441 Tyler Paynton • 250.777.3654 • [email protected] E: [email protected] www.leafcabinetry.com August 15, 2019 The Valley Voice COMMUNITY 19 Passmore Lodge administrator retires submitted ANKORS in Nelson, and her deaths of two tenants on site, time. She has lived in the more recently, applying for “It was like walking Nora Lilligren has decided art: fibre art, painting, and a and welcome new people as Slocan Valley since 1975. and administering complex, into the unknown,” she said. to retire after seven years as lifelong wish to take up the they moved in. Her job has included not multifaceted grants for major “Challenging and exhilarating administrator for Passmore cello. She could also foresee a “It’s a roller coaster at only daily administration upgrades to the physical plant, … and I want retirement to be Lodge and the Slocan Valley vacation and more education, times, and then you find a of the 10 units at Passmore, and working with and learning as well.” Seniors’ Housing Society. perhaps training to work with new way of going forward,” but much more – mowing, from numerous contractors With Lilligren’s retirement “I came to the realization seniors on an individual basis. said Lilligren, who brought janitorial work, applying for and engineers during the effective in mid-September, that I had accomplished what The job at Passmore a spectrum of skills to the and administering grants replacement of the lighting, the society is currently I wanted to do here and it Lodge has included rewards workplace. She worked in the such as the ‘Dot Day’ funds heating and cooling systems, receiving applications for was time to take a break,” and challenges: being hired forest industry as tree planter, for outreach programs like system-wide surge protection, the administrator’s position, said Lilligren. “All my family seven years ago when the technician and administrator, yoga, Feldenkrais, art therapy boilers, and repainting of the with an August 18 application supports this. And I ask society experienced some received a diploma in social and exercise programs and, main hall. deadline. myself, ‘Do I really need to turbulence and turnover, work from Selkirk College sit at a desk anymore?’” and then working through a and a Bachelor in General She’d like to devote more time of stabilizing, working Studies with minors in time to her rural property, her closely with board, tenants psychology and gerontology two school-age grandchildren, and contractors to upgrade the from SFU, and raised two her volunteer work as chair of building, weather the natural children while working full

Passmore Lodge administrator Nora Lilligren hopes for a challenging and exhilarating retirement. People share views on time changes submitted opportunity to provide input experts that offered additional A record 223,273 people on this important issue,” insights on how each option have shared their opinions in said Premier John Horgan. would impact their lives and an online survey on whether “Daylight saving time is a professions. British Columbia should practice that impacts everyone, The Kootenays were in continue to observe daylight and I’m pleased so many the top five of regions where saving time. A summary people took the time to share surveys were completed, with report on their opinions will their views about the best 12,209 residents participating. be issued in the coming weeks. direction for our province.” Province-wide, those in the 40- The results will be considered The daylight saving 64 years age group submitted along with decisions on time survey was open for 48% of the responses. time observance made by four weeks, from June 24 Find out more about neighbouring states to help through July 19. In addition daylight saving time and determine the best course of to survey responses, the sign up for project updates action for BC. Province received 13 formal at engage.gov.bc.ca/ “It’s clear that the submissions from individuals, daylightsavingtime/. people of BC welcomed the organizations and industry

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