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Insta-boost from Mraz When Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Jason Mraz posted a photo of Nelson textile artist Kate Moran’s work on Instagram, a social media storm helped fuel hype for her fabulous creations and give her motivation to stick with her passion
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hen a Grammy winning musician gave a social media nod to a local textile artist last month, the ensuing frenzy was fun and fulfilling. On Instagram and Twitter, Jason Mraz posted a photo taken of one of Kate Moran’s macramé necklaces featuring knots of silver and blues around a stunning glass bead made by her partner Ty West. “My friend @bykatemoran is riding an epic wave of micromacrame with her new work. This one is a collab w @tywestmusic. #shealsomakesdopehats!” read the Instagram comment by jason_mraz. When they found out about the share by Mraz who has 938,000 Instagram followers, West and Moran took to the couch, staring at the screen that seemed to come alive — the power of social media and fame combined. “It was so exciting,” said Moran. “It was an internet frenzy. We sat
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hours, almost 18,000 people liked the photo and over 500 people started following the textile artist online. There were comments totaling 203. “It was awesome,” said Moran. “If nothing else, we had the
Interior Health says water samples taken from the Slocan and Kootenay rivers following last month’s jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek have borne out their expectations that most of the fuel would disappear within seven to ten days. “We expected the material would largely evaporate and the majority of the rest would mix with river water and move downstream,” Dr. Andrew Larder, senior medical health officer, told a media conference call Monday. “We thought the risk of groundwater contamination would be very low with this product. The results released today [Monday] confirm those assumptions.” No surface water samples have tested positive for fuel contamination since August 1, Larder added, and samples collected from at-risk shallow wells downstream of the spill site have not detected any fuel product either. A do-not-use order was issued for the three waterways on July 26,
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Nelson’s Kate Moran (above) is a regular at the Nelson downtown market and other markets around the area where she sells her creations. Her necklace recently received a big shoutout from rock star Jason Mraz on Instagram (left).
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or many regulars at Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna, pizza is a weekly ritual. They’ll come in and order the same pie, time and time again. “We have regulars who have been coming here for over 20 years. They never get tired of our pizza,” says Nola Bakas who co-owns the Kootenay Street restaurant with her husband Kostas. Leo’s is one of six participants in the Nelson’s Best Pizza contest, on now until September 6. What keeps people coming back for Leo’s pizza? Bakas says it’s the quality. Everything is made from scratch, from the slow cooked tomato sauce to the hand pressed dough, following authentic Greek recipes that haven’t changed since the business opened in 1989. “Pizza is our main signature dish, so we make a lot of it,” Bakas says. “If I go into the kitchen during the dinner rush, there will be a stack of empty pizza pans as tall as me.” The chefs often make fresh dough twice per day and always have lots of freshly chopped toppings on hand. If there’s one thing you can be sure of at Leo’s, it’s that your pizza will come
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loaded with vegetables and/or meat. “We really cram a lot of toppings onto our pizza. Our new customers are always surprised how much we load them up,” Bakas says. “You’re not going to leave hungry.” Bakas says by far the most popular pizza at Leo’s is the Greek Special — a simple, vegetarian option with spinach, feta and green onion, as well as a special blend of spices. “It’s a hit because it’s so healthy and there’s a lot of flavour with the spices,”
Bakas says. “It’s absolutely delicious.” To vote for Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna in the Nelson’s Best Pizza contest, go to nelsonstar.com and click “contest” at the top of the page. You must be registered to vote and only one vote is accepted per day. Other participating restaurants include Thor’s Pizzeria, Itza Ristorante & Pizzeria, Hume Hotel, Louie’s Steakhouse and Panago. The winning pizza will be featured on the cover of {vurb}.
Kaslo woman killed by falling tree Nelson Star Staff
A Kaslo woman died Friday when a tree fell on her tent near Clearwater. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the victim was Alice Bernice Gilbert, 66. She was camping with family and friends on Murtle Lake, a marine camp-
site in Wells Gray Provincial Park. At about 5 a.m., a 38-meter-tall tree “spontaneously fell,” landing on Gilbert’s tent. Others at the campsite immediately called for help, but Gilbert couldn’t be resuscitated. The coroner and RCMP are still investigating. Gilbert’s family has been notified.
She had been treasurer of the Kaslo Victorian Hospital Auxiliary and an active runner, competing in Kaslo Sufferfest, among other races. Earlier this month, the Kamloops Daily News reported a mother and seven teens narrowly escaped a falling tree at Murtle Lake brought down by a storm.
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A full-year journey in Nelson KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
A breathtaking video giving a glimpse into the beauty of the region was released online Friday evening by Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. The three and a half minute short film celebrates this community’s four seasons with a focus on the region’s splendid scenery, deeprooted culture, abundant activities and magnificent landscapes. Dianna Ducs, executive director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, is proud of the video featuring Nelson and the Kootenay Lake region all the way up to the Lardeau River that’s been in the works for a year. “It’s a full-year journey,” she says. “Sort of a day in the life, a year in the life in the Nelson Kootenay Lake area.” When she talks of the finished product, she can’t help but gush. “It is beyond words and that’s sort of what we’re titling it,” she says. “When you watch it, my recommendation is sit back, turn up the speakers, put it on HD, full
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screen and relax for three and a half minutes. You will be taken on a little journey.” In the short time since its release, the video has gone viral on the internet. With well over 1,000 shares on Facebook and over 400 likes, 80,000 people have viewed the short film to rave reviews. Done under the leadership of Mike Parenteau, Jon Long and Bill Heath worked on the project. “The team I worked with was very professional, very creative,” Ducs says. “They’re quality of production and
editing is topnotch. A wonderful team to work with.” The only problem the team ran into is having so much fantastic subject matter to film in such a short piece with a limited budget. “It would be great to just keep shooting,” says Ducs. The video was made to promote this region as a tourist destination, says Ducs. “We wanted to educate people about this area and show them, visually show them, how beautiful, captivating, breathtaking it is —
Crash victim identified Nelson Star Staff
The motorcyclist who died in an early morning crash in Nelson last week has been identified. It was 24-year-old Justin James Klassen of Nelson who lost control of his motorcycle while riding west along Douglas Road, towards downtown, around 2 a.m. on August 13. He failed to make the turn onto
Morgan Street and was found deceased at the scene, according to the BC Coroners Service. Klassen graduated from L.V. Rogers secondary school in 2008 and, according to his Facebook profile, he attended the Justice Institute of BC and was working for the BC Ambulance Service. Klassen’s family have been notified of his death. The BC Coroners Service and Nelson Police continue to investigate.
to hopefully come and visit,” she says. Videos have been made in the past but this is the first major project of its kind. The short film is the first in a series of four that will be launched over the next year. The three subsequent videos will take a closer look at each season in one-minute clips. The video went live online Friday evening and is already receiving accolades for its goose-bump-inducing reminder of how great a location this community is. “It’s captivating. It really speaks clearly about how gorgeous this area is,” she says. Check it out at nelsonkootenaylake.com/four_season_ video_2013. You can also find Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism on Facebook. Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism will also screen the video at Movies Under the Stars at the Rhiondel Campground at 8 p.m. before the feature film on August 24. This project was a partnership including Destination British Columbia and Kootenay Rockies Tourism.
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Festival security guard drugged Nelson Star Staff
The security team at Shambhala is reeling after one of their own was drugged on the final morning of the five-day festival held near Salmo. Last Monday morning a security guard was handed a sealed bottle of water while working at the Fractal Forest. The bottle contained a high concentration of GHB and LSD, according to a statement released by Barry Wilding, director of public safety. “The guard was rushed to our medical facility where she received acute medical care. If not for our medical team, we are not certain what the outcome might have been. Suffice to say, they saved her life,” he said. Wilding has worked in se-
curity at Shambhala for 13 years and during that time guards have dealt with matters involving weapons, drug traffickers and gangsters. Assault and verbal abuse happen, he said. “And so much more that goes unnoticed,” Wilding said. “We accept that as part of our job and our responsibility.” Being dosed while on duty — “doing their utmost to keep people safe” — is deplorable and the organization worries it may have been intentional. “While not everyone may appreciate the work they do or understand the complexities of security and law enforcement, intentionally dosing a guard, or anyone for that matter, is unacceptable,” said Wilding. No one should be un-
knowingly drugged, said Shambhala spokesperson Britz Bitz via Facebook.
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She said it has happened to her and was a “terrible” experience. She also said the incident doesn’t reflect a general occurrence at the festival. “As someone who’s been going for 11 years, the love is
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Salmo RCMP responded to more than 40 calls of service relating to the Shambhala Music Festival between August 5 and 13. The calls ranged from assaults, possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking, other drug possession files, trespassing, theft, mental health issues, causing a disturbance, liquor files and vandalism. During the festival, police made more than 200 drug seizures consisting marijua-
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A different way to connect
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oday’s front page story on Kate Moran is an interesting tale of a local artist carving out a career doing something she loves. It’s also an example of just how important social media has become in today’s society. When Moran received a shout-out from rock star Jason Mraz on Instagram and Twitter, it provided her a reach into areas well beyond our region’s craft markets and tiny economy. Having her skills recognized by a celebrity with massive social media appeal is invaluable advertising for her creations. On page three you can read about the latest project from Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. The beautifully put together video is getting some serious legs on the internet, bolstered by Facebook and Twitter. It’s being viewed by thousands of people around the world and will eventually pay dividends in the form of more visitors to our region. Social media vehicles like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can be easily dismissed as an idle waste of time. Catching up with old high school chums and watching cute cat videos is not exactly making the world a better place. But if it’s used correctly, social media opens up new worlds and breaks down walls. The ability to spread information on a massive scale is mind boggling. Denying its importance is like living in a cave. You can choose to live in the darkness of the past or emerge into the brightness of today’s exciting world. The Nelson Star puts a great deal of effort into the social media aspect of our business. We’ve made great strides and it has helped make this newspaper more successful. That social media boost helps us continue to provide a quality print product twice a week in these trying times, which in turn benefits our community. Nothing tops the experience of breathing in the Kootenay outdoors or strolling through the downtown market in search of local artisan treasures. That’s real life and that’s where true connections are made. But in today’s fastpaced world, social media can open doors we never knew existed and that too has become an important part of the way we live. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
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World View — Gwynne Dyer
The futility of foreign intervention
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t’s a silly question, obviously, but it still has to be asked. What, if anything, should the rest of the world do about the tragedy in Egypt? The same question has been hanging in the air about the even greater Syrian tragedy for well over a year now, and it is starting to come up again in Iraq as well. All three of the biggest countries in the heart of the Arab world are now in a state of actual or incipient civil war. The death toll in the Syria civil war last month was 4,400 people. More than 1,000 people were killed by bombs and bullets last month in Iraq, the bloodiest month in the past five years. And at least 1,000 people have been killed in Egypt in the past week, the vast majority of them unarmed civilians murdered by the army. You will note that I did not write “killed in clashes.” That’s the sort of weasel-word formula that the media uses when they do not want to offend powerful friends. Let’s be plain: the Egyptian army is deliberately massacring supporters of the democratically elected Muslim Brotherhood government that it overthrew last June (whom it now brands as “terrorists”) in order to terrorize them into submission. The “deep state” is coming back in Egypt, and the useful idiots who now believe that the army is on their side, the secular democrats of the left and the opportunistic Noor Party on the religious right, will in due course find themselves back in
the same old police stations, being tortured by the same old goons. So should outsiders just stand by and watch it all happen? What are the alternatives? Well, President Barack Obama told the generals off in no uncertain terms after the biggest massacre on August 14. “We appreciate the complexity of the situation,” he said sternly. “We recognize that change takes time,” he added, his anger mounting steadily. “There are going to be false starts and difficult days,” he said, almost shaking with rage. “We know that democratic transitions are measured not in months or even years but sometimes in generations,” he concluded, “but our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets and rights are being rolled back.” And with that, he cancelled the Bright Star joint US-Egyptian military exercise that was scheduled for September. The Egyptian generals must have been trembling in their boots. Just in case they weren’t, Obama added that “I’ve asked my national security team to assess the implications of the actions taken by the (Egyptian) interim government and further steps we may take as necessary with respect to the US-Egyptian relationship.” Curiously, the Egyptian generals did not stop killing people upon hearing all this. The inaction of the United States is due to two causes. First, the only major leverage at Barack Obama’s disposal, cancel-
ling the annual $1.3 billion in aid that Washington gives to the Egyptian army, is no threat at all. It would instantly be replaced, and probably increased, by the rich and conservative Arab monarchies of the Gulf that heartily approve of the Egyptian army’s coup.
All three of the biggest countries in the heart of the Arab world are now in a state of actual or incipient civil war. Secondly, Washington remains transfixed by the notion that its alliance with Egypt is important for American security. This hoary myth dates back to the long-gone days when the US depended heavily on importing oil from the Gulf, and almost all of it had to pass through Egypt’s Suez Canal. Today less than ten per cent of the oil burned in America comes from the Middle East, and new domestic production from fracking is shrinking that share even further. Even if Obama understood that Egypt is not a vital American strategic interest and ended US military aid to the country, it would only be a gesture (although a desirable one). The International Monetary Fund has already broken off talks on a large new loan to Egypt, and the European Union is talking about cutting aid to the country, but there are no decisive measures available to anybody outside the Arab world, and no will-
ingness to act within it. There will be no major military intervention in Syria either, although outside countries both within the Arab world and beyond it will continue to drip-feed supplies to their preferred side. And the Iraqi government’s request last Friday for renewed US military aid to stave off renewed civil war there has no hope of success. Getting involved again militarily in Iraq would be political suicide for Obama. So what’s left of the Arab spring? On the face of it, not much. Tunisia, where the first democratic revolution started three years ago, still totters forward, and there is more democracy in Morocco than there used to be, but that’s about it. The nonviolent democratic revolutions that have worked so well in many other parts of the world are not doing very well in the Arab world. There may be many reasons for this, but one stands out above all the others. In the Arab world, unlike most other places, two rival solutions to the existing autocracy, poverty and oppression compete for popular support: democracy and Islamism. The result, in one country after another, is that the autocrats exploit that division to retain or regain power. Democracy may win in the end, but it is going to be a very long struggle. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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We are saddened the commission panel did not listen to us with regard to the no-cost, opt-out issue and remain convinced the panel made a grievious error. the commission panel backed us up on that issue. The risk will be mitigated by allowing any Fortis customer to opt out of having a wireless smart meter installed, although that customer will be charged for meter reading. The Nelson-Creston Green Party said in its submission that choice is one of the defining characteristics of a democracy and advocated that those not wishing a smart meter be allowed to
opt out at no cost. We recommended the BCUC could proposed conditions similar to Vermont state legislature bill S.214 signed into law in May 2012 which “allows a customer to choose not to have a wireless smart meter installed, at no additional monthly or other charge” and “allows a customer to require removal of a previously installed wireless smart meter for any reason and at an agreed-upon time, without incurring any charge for such removal”. We are saddened the commission panel did not listen to us with regard to the no-cost, opt-out issue and remain convinced the panel made a grievious error in judgement. Michael Jessen Intervenor on behalf of the Nelson Creston Green Party Constituency Association
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The suspension of Winlaw’s volunteer fire chief last week was a very bad move by the RDCK and regional fire chief Terry Swan who is paid by taxpayers. We need these dedicated, volunteer fire department members for emergency calls only. Without them our house insurance would go sky high. They are usu-
ally first on scene to tend to injured accident victims. For Chief Swan to order these volunteers to do flagging at a meeting so he can save money on his budget is totally wrong and he should be apologizing to the chief and his volunteers. If any suspension was in order, it should be to Chief Swan for ordering depart-
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Come out for the last Wild and Wacky Wednesday program of the summer at the Nelson Public Library on August 21 for Minute to Win it games. Challenge yourself and others in some crazy fun. Youth entering Grade 7 and up can enjoy this drop-in program, featuring snacks and prizes. Contact Joanne for more info: jharris@nelson.ca or 250-505-5683. A parade to support the Jumbo Wild Democracy Camp leaves Nelson City Hall on Friday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate. The group will march up to MarketFest and speakers for the cause will be on the Fall Street stage at 6:45 p.m. Bring your signs, songs and voices. Help stop the exploitation of grizzly bear habitat. The 18th annual Fat Tire Festival is August 23 to 25. The weekend starts with a bike parade and events on Baker Street Friday evening. There will be group rides on Saturday and races on Sunday. For details see nelsonfattire.com. Celebrate the return of the Kokanee at the RedFish Festival, Sunday, August 25 at the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more about this remarkable fish on spawning tours with park naturalists. There will also be live entertainment and activities for kids, at this free, rain-orshine event. Kootenay Swim Club is holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Kootenay Pride weekend begins with Meet ‘n’ Greet barbecue dinner at Finley’s
Irish Pub in Nelson on Friday, August 30. On Saturday, August 31, there will be a drag show and dance at the Eagle’s Hall. Then on Sunday, September 1 the Kootenay Pride Parade rolls down Baker Street. For more event information, search “Kootenay Pride” on Facebook.
Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts.
Enter the cool, peaceful interior of St. Saviour’s ProCathedral, one of Nelson’s premiere heritage buildings. Marvel at the vibrant stained glass windows, learn their stories and how they connect to Nelson’s history. The church at the corner of Ward and Silica is open for Heritage Tours, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome.
All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. WEEKLY MEETINGS The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.
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Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the “Cellar” downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule of meetings please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. under orange bridge Nelson by Lakeside Park a walking group established four years ago takes off. Everyone welcome. For more information email Liba at libaz@shaw.ca. FUNDRAISERS ANKORS is auctioning off a number of items from local businesses to raise money for its foundation fund, to support HIV positive residents in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. Some of the items include yoga and fitness passes, hotel stays and tickets to Shambhala 2014. Bid online at 32auctions. com/ankors. Auctions close August 24 at midnight. The organizers of Requiem for a Glacier, a musical installation on Jumbo Glacier, have launched an online fundraising campaign to offset the costs associated with staging this event. To donate, go
to indiegogo.com and search “Requiem for a Glacier.” WORKSHOPS Mondays beginning September 9, come have fun and learn to Scottish country dance. No experience or partner required. It’s at the Central school gym at 811 Stanley Street from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info contact June at 250-352-1836 or Kathy 250-359-7545 or email bev-beck1@hotmail.com. Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for information. MARKETS The Nelson downtown local market runs Wednesdays throughout the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find locally made art, clothing, food and more. Salmo Valley Farmers Market goes every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Come for fresh produce, baking and much more. Stay to enjoy the live music, dinner and free kids activities. For more information contact salmovalleyfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. The final MarketFest of the season is Friday, August 23 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. There will be four blocks full of vendors and two stages with live music. Cottonwood Market is held every Saturday at Cottonwood Falls Park featuring live music, regional produce, eggs, great savory and sweet foods, and a variety of unique products.
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Sarah Jane Scouten rolls into the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Friday, August 23 around 6:30 p.m. This Montreal-based artist is touring in support Of Magpie Waltz, her all-string, all-acoustic record.
TNT Young Company production of Mary’s Wedding — directed by Stephen Fowler, and staring Gus Fowler and Sarah Jane Hicks — continues Thursday to Saturday, August 22 to 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the old Kootenay Christian Fellowship church (812 Stanley Street, across from Central School). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students at the door or in advance at Sanderella Boutique (464 Baker Street).
Pianist Maria Rapp and violinist Anke Steinmetzm both from Switzerland, will be at the Ravencourt B&B in Passmore on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. The theme for the evening is ‘Roundabout Vienna’ featuring the music of Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the musicians. Ravencourt B&B is a large straw-bale home located at at 4615 Upper Passmore Road. For info phone 250-226-7801.
Nelson Youth Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing on Friday, August 23 at 2:30 p.m. in "Ye Olde Quarry" in lower Gyro Park, just off the top of downtown Nelson’s Vernon Street. Admission by donation. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Visual Arts
The Langham Gallery in Kaslo presents Whuulhu: To Fuse Together, a multimedia exhibit by Bracken H’anuse Corlett. The opening event will be held on August 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the main gallery in conjunction with the opening of Sign of Age by artist Carlton Temple in the Community Gallery.
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Australian roots-rocker Ash Grunwald plays Spiritbar this Thursday.
The West Kootenay Camera Club’s 23rd annual Photo Show Winners Exhibition is on display at Kokanee Camera for the month of August. The Nelson Library is now showing Yvonne Vanens Munro’s weather-inspired acrylic landscapes paintings until the end of August. Summer Museum Tours are available every Saturday at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. Visitors and locals alike are invited to explore Nelson’s diverse history with a knowledgeable guide in the Permanent Museum Exhibit. Drop in at 11 a.m. on any Saturday morning this summer for an interpretive tour of the rich history of the West Kootenays.
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Gallery 716 is featuring a pop-up gallery installation, The Ties that Bind, by Vancouver artist Peter Sickert and Victoria artist Sarah Cowan until August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The pop-up gallery is located at 716 Stanley Street. Oxygen Art Centre is presenting the work of photographer and video artist Adad Hannah. Raft of the Medusa (100 Mile House) is a re-enactment of French painter Theodore Gericault’s painting from the 1800s, and was produced with high school students and community members during a residency. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance). Details at oxygenartcentre.org.
When the town of Greenstone, Montana is thrown into chaos by a planned dam expansion, people from the United States and Canada form a cross-border alliance to save Sweet Grass Valley from flooding. Conflict erupts as passions collide. The complex relationship between people and nature provides a springboard for an intimate story of power by Kootenay author Andrea Wright. Wright reads from her novel Greenstone Rising on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. Kootenay Book Weekend is September 20 to 22 at the Best Western hotel in Nelson. The following novels will be discussed: The Appointment by Herta Muller, Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks, The State of Wonder by Ann
Patchett, and Alone in the Classroom by Elizabeth Hay. Read these four captivating books this summer and come join them for the conversation. For more info see kootenaybookweekend.ca.
Film
The Nelson Civic Theatre’s Thursday night movie, showing at 7:30 p.m., is Love is All You Need, a cocktail of love, loss, absurdity and humour. The Smurfs 2 is playing Friday, Saturday and Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. and as a matinee on Sunday at 1 p.m. The late night movie is Elysium, about a daunting mission to bring equality to a polarized world in 2154, playing Friday, Saturday, Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Music
Spiritbar hosts the Kootenay’s biggest, baddest dancehall night on Wednesday, August 21, featuring Vancouver’s Mandai and local favourite Mama Sa. Doors open at 10 p.m. Free cover. Spiritbar happily welcomes Australian roots-rocker Ash Grunwald back with his band on Thursday, August 22 for a late summer throwdown. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Faraguna Brothers play Spiritbar on Saturday, August 24 with Rafferty Funksmith. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. Get ready for the Vultures to play at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Saturday, August 24. This Rossland-based group is noted for their tight harmonies and great covers. It’ll be a great night of music starting around 6:30 p.m. Montreal’s Audio Architect will be at Spiritbar on Friday, August 30 with Emma Star. Doors open at 10 p.m. The Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw hosts popular favourite Bocephus King on Friday, August 30 around 6:30 p.m. This enigmatic Vancouver native has skirted effortlessly between blues, alt country, traditional songwriting and modern aesthetics. His latest album Willie Dixon God Damn! shows a whole new path. Human are at Spiritbar with Sonicanimation on August 31. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
Erin Ross will be performing at the Cedar Creek Cafe on Thursday, August 22. With a strong voice and great songwriting, she has a soulful country groove. Music usually begins at 6:30 p.m.
West Coast party bands Pickwick and Blackberry Wood are co-headlining a show at Spiritbar on Friday, September 6. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or search “Hume Hotel” on ticketweb.ca.
Shred Kelly plays Spiritbar on Friday, August 23 with Tofu Stravinski. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Chali 2na is at Spiritbar with his full band on Monday, September 16. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.
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The RCMP dive team has recovered the body of a 73-yearold man from Mirror Lake who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon and presumed drowned. Just after noon on Monday, the dive team located the body in the small lake just south of Kaslo. “The male was in approximately 45 feet of water, close to where he was last seen,” stated Sgt. Darryl Little of the RCMP’s Kootenay Boundary regional
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detachment. “Locating the man proved more difficult than expected as the bottom of the lake is covered in a significant layer of mud. The male’s body had sunken about 2 feet into the mud making him difficult to see.” The RCMP are still attempting to locate the next of kin so no name is being released at this time. Foul play is not suspected and the case will be turned over to the BC Coroners Service. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on Sunday with Kaslo RCMP and BC Am-
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bulance responding to the call. Witnesses observed the male on the dock/dive platform. The man dove into the lake and swam around for a short period of time estimated at three to five minutes. Police say witnesses reported that a faint call for help was heard and the elderly male was observed to be in distress. Two witnesses rendered assistance to the male, but were unable to reach him before he had gone under the water. The man failed to resurface.
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Wildlife coming back say officials Continued from Page 1 shortly after an Executive Flight Centre truck carrying jet fuel for helicopters batting a wildfire on Perry Ridge took a wrong turn onto a forest service road and overturned into Lemon Creek, spilling 33,000 litres. The restrictions were lifted incrementally between August 6 and 9. Larder says despite remaining pockets of fuel, he’s confident the rivers are safe for consumption and recreation. He said Interior Health is not recommending everyone get their water tested. “We have told people and continue to tell them if they have followed flushing directions for their water published by Interior Health and there is no detectable fuel smell, the water is safe to drink. If they can still detect the smell, we ask them to call us so we can assess their system.” Geoff Hughes-Games with the Ministry of Agriculture also said tests conducted on eight properties all met regulatory standards for use of the
soil for crops or other agricultural purposes. The data released Monday and published on the Ministry of Environment’s website is based on 199 surface water samples, 75 river sediment
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samples, and eight samples from groundwater wells, according to senior environmental protection officer Brad McCandlish. It was processed by environmental science consultant SNC Lavalin with the Ministry of Environment’s guidance. Asked how bad things were immediately following the spill, McCandlish said in some cases the amount of fuel in the water was four times ac-
ceptable limits, and near the crash site “quite a bit higher than that” up to three days after the incident. McCandlish, who has been working full-time on the response for the last three weeks, said dead juvenile fish and a “handful of birds” have been recovered, but “no other wildlife that was deceased or in distress.” Despite suggestions in a class-action lawsuit that the spill caused an ecological “dead zone,” McCandlish said he has observed both fish and wildlife “to a significant degree.” Executive Flight Centre senior vice-president Wayne Smook said the company will be looking at ways of preventing a similar accident, but couldn’t provide specifics. “All the information we received will be reviewed,” he said. “We will be changing operational procedures for sure.” Smook also said that while “a small army” continues to clean up the river, they will move to long-term monitoring once the province has approved their plan.
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Continued from Page 1 excitement of being seen by so many people.” More than anything, the credibility of such recognition gives Moran an extra incentive to keep crafting. A Sarnia, Ontario native, Moran started out making galvanized steel jewelry eight years ago while travelling throughout the United States, Mexico and further down into Central America aboard the school bus where she lived. Now nearing 26-years-old, she laughed talking about that time in her life.
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Today, a Nelson girl for almost four years, her line has expanded to include a variety of products from felted hats, clothing made from reclaimed wool sweaters and macramé jewelry that she described as “friendship bracelets on steroids.” Learning most of her skills from online tutorials and practice, her creations are all about letting them become what they want to be. Story continues on Page 15
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Park-goers stabbed The Nelson Police Department received a report Wednesday evening of a man stabbing people in Cottonwood Falls Park with a tattoo needle. The man was “reportedly acting in a bizarre manner” before the alleged assaults and “dressed in such a way that he would be easily identified if located,” police said
in a release without elaborating. However, no one saw which way he went when he left. Several victims were left with spots from the tattoo ink on their arms, but all declined immediate medical attention despite being warned about possible diseases transmitted through the needle. Police are still investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
Continued from Page 14 “I can never really make what I think I am going to make,” she said of her macramé jewelry. “I just keep going until the flow makes sense.” Some plans are deliberate, however. Moran originally met Mraz many years ago. She’d hoped to see him in concert in Jamaica and had made him a macramé bracelet of mostly pinks because it was around the time his 2006 single “Geek in the Pink” came out. Moran returned home to Sarnia with braids and a sunburn — as well as the bracelet because a promoter cancelled the concert. The frustrated young woman wrote the musician a letter scolding him for not appearing. “The next time he met me, he remembered,” she said with a smile. It was shortly after her 18th birthday and Moran caught up with Mraz in Detroit. Today, the internationally best-selling musician who has his own clothing
line, Blend Apparel, has two of Moran’s bracelets and three felted hats. “I was going to gift the hats to him but he insisted on paying me for them,” said Moran. “He wanted to support my art.” He was adamant on paying Moran a price similar to that of a hat he’d recently purchased at Barneys, an American chain of luxury department stores selling designer clothes. For Moran, it felt rewarding to have her craft measured among top designs. Tucked away out of the fashion forefront, Nelson has been a wonderful place for Moran’s creativity to flourish with the support of partner West, a musician understanding of her starving artist days. Working out of their home, four 10 to 12 hour days on a piece is the norm. “Then I wait for that special person to come and find it,” she said. Moran sells her textiles at the Wednesday Downtown Markets in Nelson as well as on etsy at bykatemoran.etsy.com
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The Winlaw fire chief ’s disciplinary suspension has been revoked and firefighters who walked off the job in protest are back on duty. After a meeting held with officials from the Regional District of Central Kootenay last Thursday night, the issue involving the suspension of
Chief Jon Wollenberg was resolved enough to satisfy the department that refused service earlier that week. The three-month suspension of the Winlaw chief came after Wollenberg refused to have his members provide traffic control during a large public meeting on the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill late last month. Regional chief Terry Swan cited “in-
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At lunchtime I was flipping through some reading lists and random pages and came It is the Latin for:Wabi-Sabi. “Let the What Buyera across phrase Beware” And perhaps somewhere great phrase! back there your memory Thinking backway to movies such asin“Crouching Tiger, from HighbeSchool Consumer Hidden Dragon”, it would the perfect phrase toEd. say Class, remember phrase. before you flyingmay through the airhearing to land this a most perfect This phrase is incredibly powerful when applied round house kick, whilst balanced on a bamboo stick to largeOrinvestment 40 the feet rather in the air. maybe it is of an Real exoticProperty. delicious, In order for a Buyer to receive compensation divine sushi I have never heard of! I love sushi, thus from the Seller for a Latent Defect; the Buyer a Wabi-Sabi must be a new lovely roll filled with rice, must prove that the Seller intentionally perhaps some Ahi Tuna, hopefully it has avocado as concealed it; therefore proving Fraud. they are nectar from the gods, with a delicious dollop “Latentrolled Defect” is ait.fault in the property that ofAWasabi up into could notwhat have by a reasonably I wonder elsebeen is indiscovered it? thorough inspection before theover sale. So I did a little digging, once I got my initial shock There was such a case new in the Ontario Superior that it wasn’t a delicious sushi roll that I could Court Justicewith back in 2010 v. Copley) make; Iofgiggled delight when(Matz I started reading where the Buyer claimed that the Seller had what the phrase meant. It was perfect and fun and deliberately covered up a significant structural delightful. defect. There was moisture and mould Pared down its barest essence, Wabi-Sabi is the discovered in the basement behind drywall. Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and There’s a little too much information about cycle this profundity in nature, of accepting the natural case to write in this however, of growth, decay and little death.column, It’s simple, slow the and long and short it was: The Sellerabove was able uncluttered and of reveres authenticity all. toIt prove thatcracks the and drywall existed theymarks had celebrates crevices and allwhen the other purchased the property, therefore no that time, weather and loving use there leave was behind. fraud. thoughwethelearn seller had replaced the ThroughEven Wabi-Sabi, to embrace liver spots, drywall during the course of ownership in order rust, and frayed edges, and things maybe not being or to access some plumbing behind it that needed playing out as we think they should. work. The judge felt they had a legitimate cause Wabi-Sabi is underplayed and modest, the kind of to remove and replace the drywall. quiet, undeclared beauty that waits patiently to be It was ruled that: “ A vendor of Real Property discovered. It’s a fragmentary glimpse: the branch does not have an obligation to inform the representingabout the entire tree, shoji screens filtering the purchaser Latent Defects, so long as there sun, moon 90 percent obscured behind aa defect ribbon is nothe fraudulent step taken to conceal of cloud. It’sotherwise a richly mellow beauty that’s striking that would be visible. but not obvious, that you can imagine having around Citation: Matz v. Copley, Can Lll-2010 ONSC you for a long, long time-Katherine Hepburn versus 5565 Can Lll Marilyn Monroe. For the Japanese, it’s the difference Richard Hayles, BA, JD between kirei-merely “pretty”-and omoshiroi, the Use all of your sensessomething when looking at a interestingness that kicks into the realm property, of beautiful.pay attention to your nose. If you have suspicions about something, check it out. How delicious is that? ITowould a video ofwork, the come even to a recommend place whethertaking in relationship, inspection. writing, creating, taking a photo, trying a new sport – instead of being fixated on what is not perfect, we embrace the imperfect and see the beauty in it. So I wish you all Wabi-Sabi!
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Summer is quickly winding down and in just a couple weeks students will be trading in their beach towels, paddle boards and days of sleeping in for early mornings, bus rides and backpacks filled with computers and books. Backpacks are one of the biggest sources of low back pain and neck pain in school aged children. Here are some tips on how to prevent these problems by ensuring your child is wearing their backpack correctly: Elementary school students should not carry more than 10% of their body weight and secondary school students should limit their load to 15%. Materials like vinyl and canvas are generally lighter than leather. Backpacks should have two shoulder straps, at least 2 inches wide, and both straps should be used at the same time. A waist strap can take 50-70% of the weight off of the shoulders and can distribute the weight more evenly through the hips, back and shoulders. The top of the backpack should not go above the shoulders and the bottom of the pack should go no lower than the top of the hip bones. Heavier items should be placed closer to the body so that it is close to your child’s natural centre of gravity. Teach your child to avoid twisting when putting their backpack on! They can put the pack on a desk or table about waist high and slide it on from there. A backpack that is too heavy, too low, or too high can create poor posture and put excessive stress on your child’s neck, upper back, lower back and hips. To help your kids as they return to school you can follow these tips or call our office and set up a time for me to do an assessment to ensure your child is wearing their backpack safely.
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ness of firefighting. “However if no emergency exist I do not believe the regional fire chief should demand actions from volunteer firefighters,” he wrote. “I believe that demanding a volunteer fire department respond to a non-emergency goes against the principles of
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subordination” for “willingly disobeying a direct order.” The department balked at being told to carry out nonemergency duties. Following the suspension, his members showed solidarity by refusing to respond to fire calls. In a statement issued by Wollenberg at that time, he said he understands the necessity of having a chain of command due to the serious-
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Continued from Page 16 what this group has volunteered to accomplish… The members of the Winlaw Fire Department support this opinion and believe I have done nothing wrong in refusing to respond to a non-emergency event.” During the time when Winlaw fire department was off the job, Passmore and Slocan Fire Departments had confirmed they’d respond to calls. At the Thursday night meeting, it was decided to refer the issue to a committee of four RDCK fire chiefs who will report back to the chief administrative officer.
“The RDCK values the work of our volunteer firefighters,” said Brian Carruthers, chief administrative officer. “I am pleased that we were able to find a resolution to this issue and to have the firefighters in Winlaw return to serving their community.” Area H director Walter Popoff said he is grateful the issue was handled promptly resulting in a swift return of active duty to the department. “The volunteers and their fire chief are to be commended for their dedication and service to the community,” he said.
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Nelson Hydro customers need to register with the EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program; FortisBC electric customers can participate through the Kootenay Energy Diet. The $800 rebate is only offered through these two programs for a limited time. These programs give you access to a home energy assessment at a reduced cost, free energy efficiency products, access to low cost financing, and access to additional rebates up to $4000 for insulation and ventilation. The energy assessment usually costs over $300, with the support of FortisBC and Nelson Hydro that cost is now only $60 for City of Nelson residents. The RDCK has recently provided additional support for their residents, making that cost only $35 for Nelson Hydro and FortisBC customers, for the first 276 people to register. There are several benefits to having an energy assessment besides the rebates, call today.
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How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you’re comfortable in making wellinformed choices?
Actually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by becoming familiar with a few basic concepts, such as
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The Nelson Cycling Club’s annual Fat Tire Festival held in memory of local avid cyclist Cam Alexander is fast approaching. Held this Friday to Sunday at various venues around Nelson, the festival celebrates a love of all things bicycle, and helps to raise money and awareness for the Nelson Cycling Club. Friday night kicks off in Nelson at 5 p.m. at the parking lot on the corner of Baker and Hendryx with bike decorating, followed by the bike parade down Baker Street. Then stay for “BikeFest,” an evening of fun, free events including the show ‘n’ shine (bring your fanciest, oldest, or funkiest bike down), Kootenay Krawl (slowest one wins!) or the popular last wheelie standing competition. If you are not comfortable joining in the racing, then Saturday is the day for you. In the morning they have a relaxed group ride featuring
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the Smallwood Trail system. Or starting at 11 a.m., you can hop on a shuttle with Footsteps Eco Adventures to Giveout FSR for the BlackJack DH Shuttle Ride — collect your cards to make 21 and win. At 3 p.m., you can head up to Mountain Station for the poker ride. The day’s events wrap up at 5:30 p.m. at the Uptown SportsBar at the New Grand Hotel for the Roots, Rocks and Rhythm Party where you can reminisce about the days’ events
and collect prizes. They will be raffling off a signed Troy Lee Designs D3 Helmet at the party. Sunday is the Nelson Cycling Club’s chance to showcase the new trail developments that have been going on at Morning Mountain. There’s the new uptrack, featuring a low grade and easy switchbacks, and the extended, buffed-out downhill course with a spectator friendly finish. The day features the adult and kids
cross-country and downhill events. Come out to participate or just to spectate — it’ll be worth it. The Whitewater Fresh Tracks Express truck will be serving food all day. Thanks to all the event’s sponsors, this should prove to be the best Fat Tire Festival yet. You won’t want to miss a moment of it. Check out nelsonfattire. com for all the details and to learn how you can volunteer during the weekend.
Helps BC Earn Silver in Soccer in Sherbrooke
Popadynetz shines at Summer Games Nelson Star Staff
Nelson’s Mitch Popadynetz helped Team BC’s men’s soccer team to a silver medal at the Canada Summer Games on Saturday in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Coming into the men’s soccer tournament seeded eighth, Team BC exceeded expectations by making it to Friday’s semi-final against Team Ontario. Popadynetz was the hero for Team BC, scoring the only goal of the game
and pacing his side to the 1-0 lead and berth in the final. In Saturday afternoon’s final, Team BC was matched against a strong Team Quebec that had the hometown crowd behind them. Though the west coast squad battled hard, Quebec proved too much capturing the gold with a 2-0 victory. Popadynetz, who plays midfield, led Team BC in scoring in the tournament with two markers. The former Nelson Youth Soccer
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Looking to Catch the Whitecaps’ Wave The Vancouver Whitecaps FC held their evaluations for the Whitecaps FC Kootenay Prospects Academy over the last two weekends at Nelson’s Lakeside soccer pitches. Boys and girls ages U10 to U18 had the opportunity to be evaluated for selection and invitation to the Kootenay Prospects program, which will include up to four boys and four girls training groups with 16 to 20 players per training group. The program was run by Whitecaps FC Okanagan regional head coach David Broadhurst. Bob Hall photo
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SELFDESIGN High, a Class 1 Independent School, certified by the B.C. Ministry of Education, is part of the SelfDesign Learning Community, a learning program based upon choice, conversation, mutual respect, curiosity, discovery and enthusiasm. We are looking for B.C. Certified high school teachers to join an exciting SelfDesign project in Rossland BC. We are offering our educational program to youth in Rossland in a blended format (a blend of some online and mostly face to face work) at the Seven Summits Learning Centre in Rossland BC. If you are an inquiry based, creative and open-minded teacher who is passionate about their discipline, this is an exciting opportunity to work with us to offer high school workshop courses to youth from grades 8-12. Our online courses are fully developed and supported with personalized learning resources to deliver flexible programs that suit the needs of learners. This is part-time contract work. The size of the contract will be dependent upon enrollment in the program. To express your interest, email your resume to: hr@selfdesignhigh.org
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Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30-3:00 May 18 to Oct 26 Cottonwood Falls Park Downtown Nelson Local Market Wed 10-4 June 12 to Sept 25 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 June 28 * July 26 * Aug 23 200 & 300 Blocks Baker St. Don’t miss our STORIES in the Kokanee Creek Park! We also feature great naturalist programs, yoga, drawing and Jerry’s Rangers! Oso Negro In the Park coffee, frozen and baked treats and movie nights on Sundays. Join us! www.ecosociety.ca/kokanee-creek-visitors-centre for full schedule. TUPPERWARE BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Saturday September 7, Sandman Inn 1944 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Great in-stock savings. Susan Wilson, Independent Tupperware Consultant (250) 2267751, swilson@direct.ca or visit http://my.tupperware.ca/susanwilson.
Information Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
The Dance Umbrella, Nelson’s largest & longest established dance studio which has been promoting the art of dance for over 17 yrs, is now accepting registration for our Sept term. Specializing in classes for all ages in Ballet/Point, Pre-Ballet/ Creative, Jazz/Modern, Hip-Hop, and Partnering. Please contact info@danceumbrella.ca or 250 352-2071
Lost & Found LOST: Canon camera in case left in car rec’d ride from Salmo to Nelson (hitchhiking) from Shambhala call 514-627-0879 LOST: Cat by Crescent Beach (12 Mile) named Duncan, Siamese with white legs call 825-9551 Reward LOST: Glasses on Slocan Lake Between Sandy Point and Cove Creek. Thick, squarish frames, Aug 8th 226-7585 LOST NELSON: iPhone on Morgan St @ the scene of an accident Tues Aug 13th please call 354-9088 LOST: @ Nelson Medical Clinic, green Chirico, lime green hood, umbrella baby stroller 352-0970 LOST: Single Key on a PURPLE Lanyard 354-4281
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March 16, 1926 - August 21, 2012 HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.
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We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. Your touch, your smile, Was always so tender, Today, tomorrow, We will always remember. We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps you near. Those we love we never lose, For always they will be, Loved, remembered, treasured, Always in our memory. Forever Loved: Sharon, Linda, Jean, Kip and family A healthy local economy depends on you
Turik (Shkwarok), Helen Marguerita April 4, 1927 – August 13, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce that Helen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Heron Grove. Helen’s smile, laughter and sense of humour will be missed by her family. Helen was born in Trail, B.C. and was predeceased by her 5 sisters. She will be lovingly missed by her husband Nicholas of 62 years, her sons Gary and Richard (Pamela) and granddaughter Stephanie. Sincere appreciaƟon to the staī at Heron Grove for their dedicated care. A hearƞelt thanŬs to tanda who became a special friend and caregiver for Helen. By request there will be no funeral services.
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
LOGGING AND Construction jobs. We are looking for experienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skidder Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rigging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefits, good pay, good people. Please fax resume to 778-732-0227 or email loggingjobs@gmail.com
Receptionist / Assistant Required Are you energetic & outgoing? Interested in being part of a dynamic, fun team & making a difference in the healthcare of pets in our community? Selkirk Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Receptionist / Assistant to join our team immediately. Benefit package. Some weekend shifts required. Please apply with cover letter to jody@selkirkvet.com or in person at 616 Railway St., Nelson.
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Heavy Duty Mechanic Wanted Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. Applicants should hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport,class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspectors Licence would be an asset. Resume can be faxed to 250 352-2172
MOTEL MANAGEMENT required for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns.com
Nelson Public Library
HELP WANTED Community Access program Youth Intern 16 hrs/week @ $12/hr September 16 – March 28, 2014 The successful applicant will design and deliver internet and computer training sessions to the public, including sessions for children. Excellent customer service and knowledge of digital software systems and internet search engines is required. Position open to youth aged 15 – 30 years who meet stated criteria. Full job description and eligibility requirements at http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ Application Deadline August 28, 2013 4:30pm
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON
JUNIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for a Casual Junior Systems Analyst to join our team of professionals in the Information Systems Department. This position will work on an intermittent basis, on-call and as required. If you have three years recent related experience, and a Diploma Program in Computer Systems Technology please see the detailed posting on our website at: www.nelson.ca. Resumes will be accepted until Thursday, August 29, 2013. Human Resources City of Nelson 101-310 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 Fax: 250-352-2131 or email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN We invite applications from licensed service technicians to work in our brand-new Kia dealership. We offer the latest technology and equipment in our new shop, paid training and excellent compensation. Please submit your cover letter and resume to: castlegarkia@gmail.com Fax 250-365-5376
Trades, Technical GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
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HELP WANTED Physiotherapist
A Multi-disciplinary Pain Clinic is opening in Nelson in the fall of 2013.This physician-led clinic will provide assessments and treatment of chronic pain patients using cutting edge technology. We are seeking a physiotherapist whose strengths lie in treating chronic pain patients in a team-based approach. IMS training is an asset.
Double Chariot stroller in good condition. $200 352-0049
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732
Garage Sales 506 Foster Place Maternity Clothes, Infant & Toddler girls items, Sporting Goods & more! Saturday August 24th 10:00am - 2:00pm
405 Hampton Gray Place Furniture, Christmas decorations, kids toys, collectables & pretty much anything else you can imagine
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HELP WANTED We are seeking an individual with either a Cosmetic, Esthetic or Salon background who is interested in a career in Cosmetic Department Sales/Management.
Please forward resume to: Pharmasave, Attn: Tim 685 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3
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OPERATIONS MANAGER NELSON HYDRO The City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro are currently seeking to fill the position of Operations Manager. This position reports to the General Manager, Nelson Hydro and plays a key role in the coordination of the operations crew activities and strategic direction of Nelson Hydro. Further Information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson website at www.nelson.ca. Resumes must be submitted no later than Monday, August 26, 2013 at noon, quoting posting #13EX29 to: Human Resources City of Nelson 101-310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 fax: 250-352-2131 email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants, in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.
KILL BED Bugs and their eggs! Buy a Harris bed bug kit, complete room treatment solution. Odorless, non-staining. Not in stores, available online: www.homedepot.com MOBILITY ISSUES HELPERS. Full bath chair w/back $80, tub handle $25, Safety grab bar w/suction cup x 2 $15 each, steel safety grab bar $15. All items gently used. Call 250 354-1969 RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1.25 acre View Lot at Six Mile on the North Shore of Nelson. Located at 3056 Keniris Road. Ready to Build. All offers considered, private sale. Phone 250-509-0961. ROBSON Home For Sale: $185,000 (5 min to Castlegar) 1 bdrm, 1100 sqft, Ready to move in. 250-304-2944 Starter Retirement Double Wide 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on lot. $159,000 250 357-2929 WATERFRONT HOME NELSON - 4 BR 3 bath 3200 sq ft, gorgeous city view. 114 ft of sandy beach. RV site incl. Easy upgr. cottage on just under acre of land. Go to propertyguys.com and type in id # 196175 for more pic’s
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Sunningdale, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, must be employed. For more info call Ron 250-5053453
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Fairview: 2 brd suite, clean bright, level entry, W/D, N/P, N/S $850/m + util 229-4661 NELSON Uphill: 2bdrm apt at Granite Manor, 104 Morgan St 55+, NS/NP, avail Sept 1st $950/m heat/cable incl. 250-352-2072
Cottages / Cabins Balfour: 2 bdrm furnished cabin. Avail Sept 1-May 30,2014. NS/NP. References required. $600/mo+ util 403-308-6901
Homes for Rent Small 1 bdrm cabin in Nelson w/beautiful lake view, recent reno, new kitchen, windows etc... great for non smoking, mature single or couple with no pets. $850/mo heat, power & water included. Avail Oct 1st Phone 250-551-3336 Uphill Nelson duplex: suitable for family 4 bdrm, 2 full bath 2 living rooms, sundeck, 2 off street parking, N/S N/P newly ren’d refs & DD required $1500/m + util avai Oct 1st LM 505-5188
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NELSON: Honest, polite male, 30’s requires affordable accom within city limits. Active community volunteer w/good ref. Chris @ 250 777-3093 NELSON: Need to rent 3-4 bdrm accommodation call Curtis @ 778 962-0177 Nelson: Quiet couple 30’s looking for 1-2 bdrm housing on/near bus route. Up to $850/m all included. Handy w/yard work & home repairs. Good refs avail. Call Crystal @ 250 352-9876 Nelson: Seeking a room with W/D. Employed smoker can pay $400/m. Cable not necessary. 1 occupancy if possible, close to downtown core for Sept. jaspergirl58@gmail.com
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Bookkeeper Required Touchstones Nelson seeks a PT bookkeeper 4hrs/week to perform bookkeeping duties for a non-profit organization. $32/hr Responsibilities coding, recording, posting and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates accounting records. Reconciles bank accounts. For full job description go to: www.touchstonesnelson.ca/getinvolved/ employmentopportunities Submit qualifications and two references to: Leah Best, Executive Director, Touchstones Nelson 502 Vernon Street Nelson BC V1L 4E7 or email: director@touchstonesnelson.ca Application deadline: August 23, 2013
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Continued from Page 19 to launch this September. The swimmers are gearing up for another year which marks the fourth season of competition. Kootenay swimmers attend meets every six weeks, which will have them travelling to venues across BC. The club is also pleased to announce a few new additions to its program lineup including: eight-week session programs aimed at youngsters interested in competitive swimming, free tryouts every Monday that include a one hour training session and an adult training program set to launch in 2014. They will be holding an AGM on August 27 at the NDCC. More information can be found at their revamped website: thekootenayswimclub.com. Fall training for cross country running has begun. Athletes range in age from junior high to adult, and new members are always welcome. The club is working toward going to some major races including: BC High School Provincials, BC Club Provincials, and the National XC Championships. August practices are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at Lakeside Park, and Sundays 10 a.m. at Mountain Station parking lot. If you have questions email Alex at gold.au@shaw.ca. Registration for fall Glacier Gymnastic programs begins September 9. Online registration begins at 8 a.m.; registration in person begin at 10 a.m. It is recommended to register online as you will have a better chance at securing a position in your program of choice. For more information about registration details and class schedules got to glaciergymnastics.com. Getting ready for the winter season, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club is looking for two passionate coaches to work with the school outreach program that runs from late December to March. The coaches’ working hours will be a minimum or 20 hours per week with other duties agreed upon by both the coach and the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. If interested in either positions or attaining additional information contact Louise Poole at 250-8259202 or klpoole@shaw.ca.
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Dan Montague
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After originally growing up in Zimbabwe and moving to Canada in 2002, Dan Montague has been living in Nelson for two years and is glad to call it home for the time being. His diverse surroundings have lent themselves to his practice which takes influences from the variety of African and indigenous art forms he experienced growing up and seeing while travelling to other parts of the world. Each influence lends itself to a design oriented mix of bold colours, strong linear definition and intricate symmetry in his art.
Rhoneil successfully spends her allotted daydreaming time in a distant and enchanting stratosphere. She works in a variety of mediums - music, illustration, woodburning, video, photo, soundscape, mixed media, painting — you name it, she makes stuff with it. Her gift lies in being able to communicate her stories of another texture, another wind pattern, by making you feel like you are there with her. Rhoneil will leave you with the intrigue of another perspective, which is all anyone should ever find themselves wanting from a piece of art.
With his work, Dan tries to create a visual representation of the intrinsic emotions we experience, and the power those thoughts and feeling have over us. He tries not to portray these emotions in a literal sense but rather to hint at them so that the viewer can interpret it in a way that resonates with them most on their own instinctual level.
Rhoneil’s ArtWalk show is made up of found/sacred objects that she has collected over the years and enhanced using a variety of techniques. They are near and dear to her heart and they speak for themselves. Enjoy!
Dan’s work
Rhoneil’s work
can be seen at
can be seen at
Our Glass Studio
Our Glass Studio
& Gallery during
& Gallery during
ArtWalk, on now
ArtWalk, on now
until August 31
until August 31
nelson civic theatre society
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUG 24 & 25 NOON TO 4 PM
Notice of Annual General Meeting Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 1pm Nelson Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon Street To be included in the AGM, applications to sit on the Board of Directors, new memberships, and Notices of Motion must be received by 5pm September 1st. AGM will be followed by a free movie for attendees.
Be a voice for your theatre! Come to the Annual General Meeting. For information and board applications: visit www.civictheatre.ca/AGM call 250 352 5833 email nominations@civictheatre.ca
505 Richards St, Nelson 2 Bedroom with Legal Suite,
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Retired or just starting, this solid house has a history of continuous income from the rental suite. The house and yard are well maintained with a 2 year old roof, new clothes dryer and water heater. All electric heat plus efficient gas heater in the main living room for added comfort on cool winter days. The compact lot and single paved parking require low maintenance.
HOUSE IS RENTED UP AND DOWN. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS – PLEASE ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE OR PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT 250-352-7025
4 BR walkout bungalow, 3 1/2 bath, 3300 SQ FT, completely finished, hardwood floors, large kitchen with dining nook and walk-in pantry, formal dining RM, den fireplace, main floor laundry and underground sprinklers. Home in excellent condition. To view call 403-650-5495.
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KRISTINA LITTLE 250-509-2550
kristina@valhallapathrealty.com
STEVEN SKOLKA 250-354-3031
steven@valhallapathrealty.com
$449,900
$699,900
$499,900
$309,900
$219,900
$249,900
North Shore home
3946 maliNa rd
orgaNic couNtry liviNg
909 verNoN Street
3725 cemetery rd
6035 WoodWard rd. WiNlaW, Bc
Privately positioned home on a prime 4.24 acre parcel in Shoreacres. Overlooks green pasture and the Kootenay River. An attractive home inside and out. Modern, spacious interior with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Property is fully fenced and currently operates as a market garden selling organic berries. Organic living at its best.
Situated on a gorgeous tree lined street in Nelson, this classic Victorian home is located in a popular residential area that is adjacent to the downtown core. From this ideal location you are just a short walk to the theatres, shopping, restaurants and nightlife that the Queen City is known for.
Wide open spaces with water and great sun on approximately 2 useable acres in Krestova. Two-bed, two-bath 1994 mobile home has an addition that creates a nice entry/office space and adds to the functionality of the floor plan. Established garden area and lots of room to expand on this gently sloped property. MLS # 2218683
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Sitting on 1.38 acres and just 14 km north of Nelson, this home is in superb condition. A wonderful opportunity for those looking for a quality home that has land yet is close to town. Two adjacent properties also available that would bring the total property size close to 3 acres.
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19 acres with 600’ +/- waterfront in Blewett! Only 15 minutes to Nelson this property features a modern studio home. Lots of Year round sun on this private waterfront sanctuary!
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Close to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, this energy efficient home sits on a private and flat 2-acre property. The home utilizes all of its space through the use of built-ins and a well designed floor plan
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$434,900
$329,900
$959,000
$239,900
$339,900
$229,900
moderN greeN coNStructioN
terrific value
iNcrediBle farm ProPerty
Private riverfroNt
relax iN Balfour
Lovely modern, 3-level home centrally located for walking to downtown. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths including a master suite. Kitchen with maple cabinets and eating area. Spacious living room with tall ceilings and several windows. Large basement family room. Nice yard with rock walls, shrubs, fenced area, deck, patio and storage shed.
Some of the most beautiful farmland, just before Proctor. 3 separate titles. 18 acres with a 3-bedroom farmhouse and 2-bay shop, wood working shop, pole shed and old barn, 5.5 acres with a one-bedroom house, 10 acres of land. The hayproducing land is mostly level and cleared. Domestic and irrigation water license.
This is a very unique riverfront property with approx. 2160’ of riverfront and 3.4 acres in total. The setting is very private and beautiful. The land is level with a wonderful place to swim and great sun exposure. A truly magical setting for all seasons. Perfect for a new home or recreation
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valley farm There is so much value here in this farm property. A 1960’s 3,285 sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 3-bath home. 30’ x 80’ shop with separate service, barn, chicken coops, fencing and water lines including 2 electric water bins. Fronting on the rail trail with easy access to the river. 2 water licenses. It’s all here at an affordable price. Call Wayne
Built in 2009, close to shopping and Lakeside Park with glacier views from the over-sized triple-glazed windows on all three levels, this home will appeal to retirees, young professionals and families. 4 bdrms with laundry on the same level, 3 full baths, hardwood and cork flooring, granite counter tops, custom timber staircase and metal railings
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This is a 1980 Moduline with an addition that includes a pantry, master bedroom with an en suite and a double garage. All sided in wood with a metal roof and has been beautifully maintained. 3 bedrooms and two baths in total.
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$387,500
$525,000
$379,900
$289,900 - $299,900
$229,900
great home With large ShoP
log home iN the city
BleWett hoBBy farm
great home, great value
try SomethiNg NeW
Procter at itS BeSt
This character log house has loads of
9.3 acres of heritage farmland at your doorstep. Tons of sun, two sources of water, great soil and a substantial barn with power and water are just a few perks this property offers. Overlooking all this is a 7-year-old home with jaw-dropping views and a floor plan to fit any family’s needs. Minutes from town. Call today.
Located 15 mins from Nelson this 4-bed, 2-bath home is sure to meet your criteria. Features include: hot tub, paved driveway, underground sprinkler system, spacious room sizes, double attached garage and a spacious half-acre lot to enjoy. This will
Newly built side by side duplex in Nelson’s new up and coming neighborhood. Features include 9ft high celings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen, highend appliances, spacious master bedroom w/ walk-in closet and ensuite bath and more. Unmatched value in today’s market.
not disappoint, call today.
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Tastefully remodeled 4-bdrm home with 2 baths, lovely kitchen and covered deck. Oversized attached carport. Wonderful fenced yard with fruit trees, lawn and gardens, large garden shed; great for kids and pets. Incredible 28’ x 36’ 2-bay shop and loft with separate entrance, potential studio space, separate electrical service and road access.
charm inside and out. Wonderfully cool in the summer and warm in the winter, this energy efficient home has been stylishly renovated and refreshed in every room of the house. Don’t delay, see this today!
Nestled on 4 separately titled lots all generous in size with heritage fruit trees, gardens and loads of sun, this 3-bed, 1-bath home has a great flow, generous room sizes and a real Kootenay feel. A wrap around deck encompasses the house taking in the stunning views of the lake and offering endless enjoyment on summer nights.
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$359,900
$249,900
$319,900
$467,000
$79,900 - $139,000
$539,900
couNtry liviNg miNuteS from toWN This 4-bed, 3-bath home sits on just over 5 acres and is sure to leave an impression. The home offers hardwood floors, two fire places, workshop and a large concrete deck overlooking the river. Aprox 2 acres cleared and landscaped with lots of room to build a
old WeSt meetS old maN river
mouNtaiN high hideaWay
Where time StaNdS Still
2 bdrm full basement log home on 7 spectacular acres along the Slocan River in Vallican. Established pastureland, several authentic log buildings. Abundant water supply and unbelievable potential to create value. 35 min to Nelson or Castlegar. Situated on a quiet secondary road. Price has been reduced by an
substantial shop. Book you showing today.
additional $20,000 to only $249,900
3-bdrm, 2-bath chalet perfectly situated on 4 1/2 acres just 2 km from Winlaw. Open plan with many natural wood features and unique window schedule. New cedar deck overlooking the creek and a one-of-a-kind bridge leading to a 24-foot, light-filled yurt, ideal for studio/ work space/guests. Nothing else like it.
4-5 bdrm, 3-bath home with shop and wood sauna on 13 ½ unrivaled acres in Bonnington. There is a view from every window and absolute privacy is guaranteed. There are developed trails, a deep healthy forest and a remarkable year round pond with an amazing ecosystem. This is a healthy inspiring property bursting with potential.
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Balfour lot oPPortuNitieS
your horSe NeedS a home
5 Lots ranging in size from ½ ac to 1.3
A complete equestrian set up in the southern
acres. All serviced with water and power.
Slocan Valley on 6 ½ prime acres with stylish 3-4 bdrm, 2-bath home, giant log barn, riding
No zoning restrictions. Level and ready for
arena and more. Adjoins the Slocan Valley Rail
development. Bring your business ideas or
Trail where you can to ride for miles. Walk to
purchase for future potential.
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shops and services and daily bus service in Slocan Park. Just steps from the beach.
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