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Another Fish Story
Last year Rick Hansen joined school students during the 2012 Sturgeon Release event
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Wednesday, May 1 12-1 p.m. at Beaver Creek Park, Trail, Thursday, May 2, 2-4 p.m. at Hugh Keenleyside Dam, Castlegar This year marks the getting the community, are raised by the Freshwater gap measure to save this 12th Annual Juvenile White particularly the younger Fisheries Society of BC population. Currently Sturgeon release, hosted generations, involved, and in their Bull River hatch- there is virtually no natuby the Upper Columbia increasing awareness, we ery in the East Kootenay ral recruitment taking place White Sturgeon Recovery feel there are much better through a program funded – that is to say little survival Initiative (UCWSRI). chances for the survival of by BC Hydro and the Fish of the eggs through the larThis is a great way to this population.” and Wildlife Compensation vae stage, and growing into really reach out, touch, and Approximately 4,000 Program. They are pro- juveniles and adults.” help an endangered spe- ten month-old juvenile white duced from wild adults, For more information cies – quite literally,” says sturgeon will be released caught in the Columbia about the sturgeon release Gerry Nellestijn, chair of into various locations of the River last June. event call the BC Hydro the Community Working Columbia River between “Juvenile sturgeon office at 250-365-4550, and Group of the UCWSRI. Castlegar and Trail, with are doing well,” added to find out more about the “The fish look - and feel about 1,500 being released Nellestijn. “For every 1,000 UCWSRI visit: - like creatures from prehis- at the main release site fish released approximately www.uppercolumbiasturgeon.org. toric times; in fact they have below Hugh Keenleyside 180 survive to age 12. The submitted by the largely remained unchanged Dam. Conservation Aquaculture BC Hydro Fish & Wildlife for 175 million years. By The juvenile sturgeon Program is a critical stopCompensation Program
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City of Nelson opposes creation of Jumbo municipality by Robin Murray
The Nelson City Council passed a resolution directed towards the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Executive at their April 23 Special Council meeting. which states, According to a recent press release from the EcoSociety, “Nelson is the latest of several municipalities to pass similar motions ahead of the Union’s executive meeting this week. The District of Invermere started the ball rolling with a resolution in late February, and it
sent letters to every municipality in the province. Since then, the municipalities of New Denver, Clearwater, Maple Ridge, and Smithers have passed similar resolutions. The Lower Mainland Local Government Association has also asked the provincial body to get involved in the case.” “I’m not surprised that the issue is resonating with cities across the province. Real city councilors have a mandate to represent citizens and residents,” said EcoSociety Director David
“Be it resolved that the UBCM executive be encouraged to submit an application to the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking intervention status in the case between the EcoSociety and the Province of British Columbia and Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality; “And be it further resolved that staff send a letter to the UBCM encouraging UBCM involvement in this legal proceeding as above and encouraging the UBCM to express concern to the Government of the Province of British Columbia for the precedent set by establishing a municipality with no population and without an appointed council.” Text of the City of Nelson’s resolution
Reid. “The Jumbo council’s constituency is a single real estate developer. The whole process is a blow to democracy and an insult to elected councilors everywhere.”
The EcoSociety along with other such as the Ktunaxa Nation have been vocal in their opposition to the proposed Jumbo ski resort since the 1990’s.
The Nelson Food Cupboard is hungry for change From May 5-11 the Nelson Food Cupboard will recognize Hunger Awareness Week. This week is an opportunity to learn about hunger in our community and to collaborate on solutions. The Nelson Food Cupboard operates a barrier-free food bank and
works to address the root causes of food insecurity. According to Coordinator Anna Kirkpatrick, hunger in Nelson has many faces. “There is no typical customer. People accessing food include families with young children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. These are our friends
and neighbours.” The Nelson Food Cupboard welcomes donations of food, funds or time. As you plan your garden, consider planting extra for the Food Cupboard. During Hunger Awareness Week Food Cupboard volunteers will be out and about in the community. Watch
for information tables at Oso Negro, Kootenay Coop and Nelson Garden Festival. For more information, contact the Nelson Food Cupboard. For more information, contact 250-354-1633, foodcupboard@shaw.ca submitted by the Nelson Food Cupboard
Invasive plants evicted from Nelson lakefront on Earth Day
On Saturday, April 20 over 100 dedicated volunteers came out in full force from 1 to 4 p.m. to dig out a large infestation of an aromatic perennial invasive plant known as common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), and to help restore a section of the Nelson Dog Park shoreline. Despite the rain, this energetic group planted over 70 native plants, including Sitka willow and red-osier dogwood, to create and restore some native shoreline habitat for birds
and other native species. Lake.” says CKIPC Executive and plants to the event. “Invasive species have Director Crystal Klym. submitted by the been introduced to Canada Local businesses donatCentral Kootenay intentionally and acciden- ed coffee, tea, chili, snacks Invasive Plant Committee tally, and can have a variety of negative impacts. These introduced, non-native species establish and spread successfully due to a lack of natural predators. Invasive species are highly competitive and have the ability to outcompete native plant and animal species, impacting fragile native species and ecosystems, such as shoreline http://www.kolmel.com ecosystems along Kootenay
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Spring bear activity causes trail closure Wednesday May 1 to Saturday, June 15, for part of the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail In consultation with BC Conservation Officer Service, Regional Bear Biologists and the Ministry of Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is initiating an annual spring trial closure for a portion of the NelsonSalmo Great Northern Trail. The annual closure will
include the trail south of Cottonwood Lake parking area to Hall Siding. The closure will begin on May 1st until June 15th. Signs will be posted accordingly at the entrance to trail closures. Collared bear data has shown the area from Cottonwood Lake to Hall siding, particularly the areas of Apex and Camp Busk,
are heavily used by grizzly bears in the spring. The bears use this area because of its high valued forage habitat. In most cases the bears move on to higher elevations by the middle of June. It is felt that an annual closure will help ensure public safety and benefit the local bear population from over exposure.
As black bear and grizzly bear activity is common in the Spring and early Summer, bears may be present on the trail system throughout the year so the public is reminded to always use caution, do not attempt to view or approach bears, do not leave garbage or food on trails, and to respect all trail closures. submitted by the RDCK
Sunday, May 5 and Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kootenay Co-op and at Wal-Mart E m e r g e n c y most urgent need. Nelson residents to come out Preparedness Week (May As a partner in coordi- and visit the special displays 5 – 11, 2013) encourages nating emergency prepared- to learn about the role of the Canadians to be prepared ness, the Canadian Red Cross local Red Cross and ESS in to cope on their own for at and the Regional District of emergency responses. By least the first 72 hours of Central Kootenay Emergency taking a few simple steps, you an emergency while rescue Social Services (ESS) are can become better prepared workers help those in the teaming up to encourage to face a range of emergen-
cies – anywhere, any time. For more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies visit www.GetPrepared.ca submitted by the Canadian Red Cross Nelson Chapter
Displays encourage emergency preparedness
Spoken word radio broadcast workshops offered to rural communities
Monday, May 6, 7 p.m. at the Bosun Hall, New Denver, Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. at the Langham Centre, Kaslo, and Saturday, May 11, 1p.m. at the Passmore Hall Kootenay Co-op Radio is empower community mem- accessible to those who live communities to make radio currently working on a project bers to make talk radio. KCR outside of Nelson. in many languages. For more to increase locally-produced is also working to bring more KCR’s Radio Free-School information, contact spokenspoken-word content on the radio-making tools to the rural workshops offer a fun intro- word@kootenaycoopradio. airwaves. Through a grant communities in the broadcast duction to community radio. com, phoning 250-352-9600, funded by the Community zone, such as portable record- Another goal for the station or visit Radio Fund of Canada, KCR ers and how-to resources, and is to increase linguistic and www.kootenaycoopradio.com has started Radio Free-School, to problem-solve around mak- cultural diversity by inviting submitted by Kootenay a workshop series that aims to ing station resources more people from different cultural Co-op Radio
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AS PART OF THE NELSON FIRE HALL’S 100TH Public invited to fire fighting training and demonstration Aa.m., NNIVERSARY W E WANT YOU TO Saturday,Y MayEAR 4, 9-11:30 at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson
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historic Nelson Fire Hall, the Nelson Fire Department along with the Regional District area fire departments, would like to invite the public to participate in our Inter-Agency Interface Cooperation Exercise (ICE) training. Departments from around the area, as well as photo submitted Ministry of Forests Initial Local Fire fighters are ready to showAttack Teams, will be show - 9:00 case their8:30 skills in the upcoming ICE casing their apparatus and training Set Up equipment as they work As part of the 100th together to ensure that all birthday celebration of the of the equipment is compat-
ible. Part of the exercise will include relay pumping from one end of the parking lot to the other utilizing each department’s apparatus. There will also be a home sprinkler demonstration as well as an opportunity for people to talk to the firefighters about wildfire mitigation and what home owners can do to protect their own property in the event of an approaching wildfire. As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, other
agencies have been invited to display equipment and provide information including; the Nelson City Police, RCMP, BC Ambulance, Nelson Search and Rescue, and Emergency Social Services. Once the training exercise is completed the firefighters and other agencies will be on hand to answer questions provide tours of the trucks and equipment. submitted by the Nelson Fire Department
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Join the Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (UCWSRI) for their annual juvenile sturgeon release events. Come and release your very own sturgeon, learn more about these amazing fish and touch Public Education these “ancients of the deep” that have remained largely unchanged for175 million years. on Wildfire This Mitigation event is hosted by the UCWSRI with funding support from BC Hydro, FortisBC, Teck and theFish and Wildlife Compensation Program (a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of For further information contact: B.C.and Fisheries and please Oceans Canada). For more information, Nelson Fire Rescue Services please call the BC & Hydro Castlegar office at 250-356-4550 and 919 Ward Street, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 1T5 visit Telephone: uppercolumbiasturgeon.org. (250) 352-3103 Fax: (250) 352-6578 Note: There are Email: similarfirerescue@nelson.ca release events in Creston (Old Ferry Landing) on Wed, May 8, between 2.00-4.00 p.m., and near Revelstoke (Shelter Bay) May 9, between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m
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Emergency 911 Non Emergency (250) 354-3919 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson Police Department officers responded to over eighty five (85) calls for service between April 19 and 23. On Saturday, Apr. 20, at approximately 10:50 p.m., NPD members responded to a report of a suspicious male in the Fairview area. The male was suspected to have committed a recent break and enter to a Fairview business and was diligently spotted by the business owner and reported. Prior to immediate police arrival, the suspect was able to seek cover in a Fairview residence however the business owner was able to pinpoint his location. As a result, NPD members were able to effectively locate and arrest the 29 year old male from Kaslo, B.C. The male was transported to NPD cells where he was brought before a Justice of the Peace and eventually released on conditions to appear in Nelson Court next month, facing a charge of Break and Enter. The male has also been recently charged with multiple thefts and possession of stolen property in separate and unrelated incidences.
On Wednesday, Apr. 24 at approximately 2:25 a.m., NPD members observed a fight in progress during routine patrols in the 800 Block of Vernon St. Upon police arrival, the male suspect was subdued and detained by local bar staff. Two young Nelson residents were allegedly assaulted by the male prior to being detained and sustained significant facial injuries. The 20 year old male from Creston, B.C. was arrested for two counts of Assault Causing Bodily Harm. During the exchange with bar staff the male suspect also sustained significant injury to his leg and was therefore transported to Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital upon arrest. He was later released at hospital on documents to appear in Nelson Court in May. Shortly after release, hospital staff contacted NPD to report the male had departed the hospital in a stolen wheel chair. The male eventually returned to the Vernon St area and allegedly uttered threats to persons in the area, before fleeing the scene on a bicycle. NPD
are continuing investigation into these matters and will seek a warrant of arrest for the male in relation to Theft and Uttering Threats charges. NPD are pleased to report no major incidences occurred during the West Coast Amusement Fair this past weekend. However the event was not without some police involvement
as several liquor related offences were observed and enforced. A 37 year old Langley resident was arrested for Intoxication in Public and lodged in NPD cells. Several violation tickets were also issued under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act for consuming liquor in public as well as minors in possession of liquor.
Missing person: Daniel Crossley
O n Wednesday, April, the Slocan Lake R C M P received a report that eighteen year old Daniel Crossley, of Slocan British Columbia, had left his family residence at approximately 4 p.m. the previous day, Tuesday, April 23. Daniel has not contacted any family or friends since leaving and his plans and destination are unknown. Daniel is described as a caucasian male with oriental features, 18 years old, 5’6” tall, 140 lbs, medium length
black hair, wearing a green coat over brown hoodie, dark jeans, and black shoes. It is believed that Daniel may be hitchhiking along British Columbia highways and police are asking for public assistance from anyone that may have seen Daniel in the last few days. Anyone with information about Daniel Crossley’s disappearance or knowledge of his current location are asked to contact their local RCMP detachment, the Slocan Lake RCMP detachment at 250-358-2222, or 911. Please quote file number 2013-1854 when providing information.
RCMP Reports: traffic fatality in Castlegar, runaway youth found
On Saturday, Apr. 20 at 1:35 p.m. the Castlegar RCMP, Castlegar Fire Department and the West Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a two vehicle fatal collision on Robson Access Road and Pass Creek Road, Castlegar. A 2003 Hyundai driven by an 18 year old female driver from Castlegar was
traveling toward town on Robson Access Road and lost control and crossed into the oncoming lane striking a 2006 Dodge pickup driven by a 39 year old male from Castlegar. The lone female driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupants of the Dodge pickup, driver, his wife and small child where
transported to Trail hospital. The husband and wife suffered serious but non life threatening injuries and the small child was unhurt. At this time the name of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin can be notified. Further to last week’s runaway youth report by Nelson RCMP, Zachary
Knodel was located. Knodel did end up going to a family members house in the lower mainland. Police will be requesting Ministry of Children and Families follow up the child and parent. The RCMP would like to thanks all those people who called in with information. submitted by the Nelson and Castlegar RCMP
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Credit Union announces 2012 financial results
At the 62nd Annual General Meeting held in Nelson, BC on Wednesday, Apr. 17, Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) released financial results for 2012 and introduced board members. On Thursday, Apr. 18, the board members elected a new board chair. The year’s high points were the Community Investment Program, which saw close to $160,000 distributed to over 150 local individuals and organizations, NDCU’s successful chip Member Card® debit card roll-out and the
2012 celebration for the International Year of Cooperatives. This year’s corporate reports are available online at www.nelsoncu. com/corporate_reports. “In the past year, the biggest financial challenge continued to be the low interest rate environment”, says Doug Stoddart, CEO of NDCU. He continues, “Despite the ongoing challenges in the economy, 2012 was a growth year for your credit union with many collaborative initiatives contributing to our success. We appreciate the great job our employees
did to help us reach our strategic goals.” At the AGM it was announced that director Laureen Barker was reelected while director Colin McClure and returning director Michael Bancroft were elected by acclamation. McClure and Bancroft will serve the Nelson representative area and Barker will serve as director at large, each for three-year terms. The board elected longstanding East Shore representative area director John Edwards to the position of chair. Edwards is an East
Shore resident and has 16 years experience on the board of NDCU. Nelson & District Credit Union was established in 1950 and has grown to over $174 million in assets and serves over 10,600 members throughout the Kootenay area. NDCU is a community based financial co-operative that offers a full range of banking and financial, wealth management and insurance services. For more information please visit www.nelsoncu.com. submitted by the Nelson & District Credit Union
Building a deck Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
There are some usual and obvious steps that you should follow such as checking references (work completed in a timely and professional manner). Take a look at other projects these carpenters have completed. In your selection, consider that the low bid is often not the best choice because low bid contractors may cut corners to make up for the lack of funding. You can feel comfortable discarding unusually high estimates which, in turn,
We’re about to build a 12’ X 20’ deck attached to our house in the back yard. Do you have any tips to help us pick a qualified carpenter? leaves those bids that are in the mid range. Consider the size of the carpenter’s crew. For instance, there is an old carpenter’s adage that says “two carpenters working together can do the work of three working alone.” For instance, on a project like your deck, a single carpenter may attempt the project, but it would take him considerably longer than the total hours of two tradesmen or a carpenter and a helper working as a team. In every contract you’re paying for the amount of time spent, so
the man working alone can cost you more in the end. However, there are lots of projects, especially finishing work like cabinets, kitchen and bathroom renovations and interior retrofits that are well suited for one man. A lot about selecting your contractor relies on using your intuition and the feeling that you and your project really “fit” with a particular person. Be sure to have a fully developed set of drawings with as much detail as you can specify so there is no room for ambiguity
between you and your contractor. Contract prices are padded with a worst case contingency, especially in renovation work. So, a flat rate “contract price” can sometimes cost you more than a good, trustworthy tradesman working by the hour. Do get a written contract defining the scope of work, the fee payment schedule, standards of workmanship expected and a reasonable timeframe for completion. You’ll find several standard contract forms available at your local building and
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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Young scientists compete at regional fair by Robin Murray
Senna Moroney showing the gold medal she won for her age in the Experiment category
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Local students from several area schools participated in the West Kootenay & Boundary Regional Science Fair held in Castlegar on Saturday, Apr. 13. First, second and third place awards were offeredfor each grade level from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve. Blewett Elementary did particularly well with eight out of ten of their participating students bringing home medals. Students from other area schools including South Nelson, Rosemont, St. Joseph’s, LV Rogers and Redfish Schools also received medals. Most notable was Trafalger Middle School with eight divisional awards, nine special awards and one Grand Award given to Allison Detta and Camryn Laroche for their project entitled “What’s Under the Skin”.
How many litres of gasoline from a barrel of crude oil? dr. science Christine Humphries
If you have been to a gas station recently to fillup on gasoline, you may have noticed the rather hefty price per litre! One of the reasons gasoline is so expensive right now is because between 40 and 50 percent of the cost of gasoline reflects the price of crude oil. And, due to political tensions in Iran and concerns about the supply of
gasoline for summer months, crude oil prices have reached near record highs. So what is crude oil? Crude oil is the base product that is used to make gasoline and other products; it is a naturally occurring petroleum product, the name given to a type of organic compound called a hydrocarbon that contains only carbon and hydrogen. Canada is the sixth largest oil producing country in the world. The crude
oil is processed by one of 24 refineries in Canada, each using the crude oil as a raw material to produce different products. Generally, crude oil is refined using a distillation process which separates the oil into different fractions based on the weight and the boiling point of each fraction. Each fraction is then further processed into gasoline, diesel fuels, light fuel oil, aviation jet fuel, heavy fuel and petrochemicals.
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
One barrel of crude oil is equal to 159 litres. Of these 159 litres, approximately 40 percent of the crude oil is refined into gasoline, another 40 percent into diesel fuel, heating oil and jet fuel, and the remaining into lubricants and asphalt. If you would like more information on oil and the energy-sector in Canada, visit the very informative website of the Canadian Centre for Energy at www.centreforenergy.com
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Touring choir stops in Nelson Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St
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The 2012-13 University of Alberta Mixed Chorus
The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus in concert is coming to Nelson on its 69th annual Spring Tour. The UAMC is a student run choir that is based at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB. With conductor Dr. Robert de Frece, the UAMC will present a repertoire of choral works ranging from the Baroque to Broadway. Highlighted works include J. S. Bach’s ‘Bist du bei mir’, William Byrd’s ‘O Magnum Mysterium,’ and selections from the musical ‘The Music Man.’
Featured with the UAMC are the Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, who celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. This group plays one of largest collections of handbells and chimes in Canada. The Handbell Ringers will be playing “Syncopated Clock,� and a specially commissioned arrangement of “Belle of the Ball.� Both pieces were composed by Leroy Anderson whose works were often showcased by the Boston Pops Orchestra. Admission is $15
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Arts&Entertainment Gallery calls for submissions
Deadline is Tuesday, April 30 Touchstones Nelson is mation and guidelines seeking proposals from art- please visit ists and curators working in www.touchstonesnelson.ca/exhibitions all media for the 2014/15 submitted by season. For detailed inforTouchstones Nelson
Nelson Choral Society gives Spring Concert Sunday, May 5, 4 pm Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Rd
Cromoli Brothers give election show Friday and Saturday April 26 and 27, 8 p.m. at Nelson Scout Hall Lucas Meyers takes to the stage again with this statement from the Cromoli Brothers Campaign, “In light of the sudden sprouting of campaign signs across our fair land, the Cromoli Brothers have decided to bring the Message of Cromoli to the masses once again. Having visited the bustling metropolese of Kaslo, Argenta, and The Vallican Whole Community Centre, and feeling uplifted by the positive response, the Cromoli Brothers are returning to where it all began
last fall, Nelson. They will be presenting their policies with the help of small, hand-held instruments and special musical guests. “This is your opportunity to take part in a future free of stress and irritable bowel syndrome, of environmental degradation and the bullying tactics of our current regime. Its time. Lets take that step together towards a better future, a brighter future, a Cromoli future.” submitted by Pilotcopilot Theatre
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Music director Kathleen Neudorf and pianist Christoph Martens rehearse with the bass section of the Nelson Choral Society
The full Nelson Choral Castlegar’s Twin Rivers Society choir presents Chorale. Admission is by its spring concert “Lux” donation. (Light). Joining them submitted by the Nelson for the concert will be Choral Society
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A show for all the senses even waited in-line for 3 hours to get the last set of door tickets. The energy was high and beats were bumpin’. The crowd was varied with a wide age-range of locals and fresh outof-town faces. It was hot, the music was loud, and the visuals enthralling. The audio/visual combination was a nice change to the scene and helped make it stand out from every other show at Spirit Bar. By the sounds of it, the Fractal forest crew will be continuing
Rory on the town by Rory Case
On Saturday, April 20, a big city-like line up could be found around the Hume Hotel as eager party-goers patiently waited for the doors to open at Spirit Bar. Sticky buds, a resident DJ of Shambhala Music fest, was in town to throw down another Fractal Forest themed dance party. The bar was decorated with black-light designs and video mapping was projected on the back wall. It was a sold out show; some
photo by Rory Case
Sticky buds making his mark in the limelight of the show on Saturday
to collaborate with artists shows at that venue. I look to have uniquely decorated forward to the next one!
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note I used to think that news was everything. After all, the word news is made of the first letters of the four points of the compass. I’ve always By Nelson Becker been a veracious reader of newspapers. Watching television news became an important part of my daily habitual activity. I learned early on that every news outlet had its own perspective. I found I had adopted the concept that news was bad news. It wasn’t in my original definition. The bad news concept came into my brain secretly. I began to think that the only things of significance happening in our society were negative things. When I began to travel and meet people, a lot of the prejudices and generalizations that had been instilled in me dropped away. The more people I met and experienced, the more I realized that we live a world filled
My Opinion As we grow up we often feel isolated from our peers, we feel like we need to conform to standards other perpetuate in order to belong. I know I spent a good portion of my teenage years conforming to other people’s standards, and although it boded well at the time as i’ve gotten older i’ve realized it wasn’t the best of choices. Many of my friends back then are either my friends no longer or I have lost touch with them, it proved that these people were only friends with the ideas that I was perpetuating at the
But is it news? with good. But media either doesn’t tell us about it or puts it on page 43. We, as consumers of news, have a tendency to react to sensationalism and gossip. We end up supporting the media that scares us the most. The solution to this is to realize that we are partly responsible for the massiveness of bad news, and we also must realize that we are not hearing it all. We are always hearing a biased perspective. At one time I though it was possible to be a provider of news and be objective. After more than 40 years in the media business I realize it’s impossible to say anything without having a bias. The best we can do it is be upfront about our biases. In reading the Express News Update, you can know that indeed we do have a bias, and that is we see our community and world through rosycoloured glasses. We see the good work that is being done by our many volunteers as the heart of relevant news in our community. by Spencer Pollard
The Stigmas of Youth
time and not the person underneath. After writing all these articles, I have come to the realization that many of them are self-help related, that stems a lot from my need to help people with personal matters. I never felt like i had that when i was younger so offering those services seems mandatory to me at this stage in my life. In short, forge an identity you can call your own. In this day and age where people take influences from everywhere, it’s important to take your own influences from everywhere and from within.
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers It was a memorable event at YVR re a cancelled flight to Castlegar. Five of us were stranded when two people suggested we all fly to Cranbrook. A rental car was waiting for our drive to Nelson. They also called my Blewett family re the changed schedule. It was a most wonderful day with total strangers who made it all happen. signed: So Thankful Flowers They spun through town bringing fun and collecting food. Big bouquets of flowers to the carnival for supporting barrier-free access to healthy food. signed: Grateful Fish Heads to politicians who tow the party line no matter how negatively it affects the public. signed: former supporter Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers at www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html
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Commentary by by Dorothy Fraser, President of Nelson District Canadian Federation of University Women
With the United Nations stating that homelessness in Canada is a national emergency, with BC having the 2nd highest rate of child poverty in Canada, and with 72 part of 2all Nelson, BC, being of this, what can be done and 7 5 9 is being 38 done? what The Canadian Federation 7 BC of 8University Women Council Conference and Annual 7 General Meeting 68 of 23 BC clubs that is meeting from April 26-28th at the 1 3advocates 3 1 Hotel, Hume that the BC Government imple3 2 plan 4 for 39 ment6 an affordable Early Learning and Child Care 28which emphasizes5qual-1 ity, universality and accessibility. 2 Child poverty 4 and early childhood education in BC should7not be ignored by 8 our7 elected representatives.
In the last five years, there has been an 11% increase in the number of children aged 4 and under, according to recent BC census data. 3 Children, 7 under45, need certified, government funded, programs. In those first five 4 language(s), 2 years, vocabulary & new skills are rapidly 2 assimilated. 3 69Interpersonal skills, such as, learning to respect 1 4and 3be 8respected 5 (and not bullied), are being acquired. Such 77 2programs also enable parents to work, part or full-time, and acquire 2 8for their 9 to4provide new skills families. It is a win-win situation. 6 14 Affordable childcare can be difficult 8 to8find9in3 Nelson and elsewhere especially when parents 9 9 32such51as: experience poverty, sudden job
loss, compromised physical College. The Women’s and mental health, separa- Centre, Columbia Basin tion, not having finances to Alliance for Literacy Skills learn new skills or keep up (at City Hall), The Library, with new methods of com- The Rotary Club, and other munication, not being able to groups, offer special spaces. 7 of basic2 All help in providing a place cover the expenses services that enable a par- for children, to gather, explore 5 2 ent to9work,3and, not having and4learn. a safe, affordable place to However,more advocacy live when 8 receiving govern- is needed. 3 BC’s62000 CFUW ment support. In Nelson, members place their services even with 7a federal 6 hous- and expertise to help this 8 haping partnering strategy fund, pen. How? The 23 clubs there are long wait lists for in BC, of which the Nelson 1 housing. 3 (See: District University 7 Women’s 2 affordable 2012 Nelson Report Card on Club is a part, not only provide 2 3 scholarships 9 and4bursaries for Homelessness: www.nelsoncares.ca) special trainings for women, In2Nelson and District, but6 they also 1 advocate that qualified persons, some with BC government representagovernment support, work 4 at tives find ways8to move 9 forKootenay Kids, The Salvation ward and help lift ALL chilArmy, Success by Six, dren in their early years to 7 Stones and Selkirk8 have9a better 3 Canadian 5 Stepping life.
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Opinion&Editorial Who will save our parks?
Commentary by the Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society
For the last 30 years, successive provincial governments have whittled away at the funding necessary to manage our park system. This has happened in spite of numerous studies that have shown that money spent on parks is money that multiplies in the community. Just prior to the first Liberal government of Gordon Campbell, a study showed that a dollar spent in the parks generates $10 in economic activity. More recently, another study pegged that multiplier at 7.5. Given the hundreds of thousands of dollars that are spent on advertising to lure tourists to the province, it would seem logical that money should be spent in the park system to maintain the tourism product that is promised by the glowing pictures.
In recent years, the number of seasonal park rangers that work on the ground in West Kootenay parks has dwindled to less than the number that worked in Kokanee Glacier Park alone in the late ‘80’s. The rangers monitored and repaired trails, provided educational and safety services to the public and gave valuable input to park planners. Now, few hikers ever see a ranger and the few rangers left wage a frustrating struggle to maintain what exists. There is no doubt that money has been spent on the existing “front-country” parks that campers use most frequently (and which are managed by private Park Facility Operators) but the back country jewels in the park system crown are deteriorating.
Another issue which is affecting parks province wide is the issue of access maintenance. The best example locally is the closing of Woodbury Creek Road last summer which restricted access to two alpine cabins. These cabins generate revenue for Kokanee Glacier Park which is used to help fund maintenance in the park but for lack of access, sat empty last summer. While it is true that 2012 was an exceptional year for road washouts, this problem of jurisdictional priorities is not new. There are many parks in the province whose access is at the mercy of a different ministry which does not share BC Parks’ view of the importance of access. The Friends of West
Kootenay Parks feel that the time is long overdue for our governments to stop turning a blind eye to the problems facing BC Parks. As a start, the Friends would like to propose that the next government establish a cross-ministry system of access priortization that recognizes the importance of tourism when maintaining back country roads. In addition, since the budget of BC Parks has been repeatedly savaged for the last 13 years, the Friends propose that the next government should cease cutting at our parks’ budget and fund them to at least the rate of inflation. For more information about the Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society, visit our website at fwkp@kics.bc.ca.
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Last week’s survey responses: Would you accept a wage that is higher than fair? Depends 50% Yes 25% No 25%
I would take the higher wage in order to make sure this company never makes this mistake again Maybe they don’t know any better. They may be a small business and need to know this information.
If the facility offering the work could be seen as able to afford the $75, I’d take it. Depending on more details than this scenario offers, I might point out that similar work is obtainable for a lower weekly rate.
What if it was a friend or relative? No 50% Depends 50%
Yes 0% I’d be concerned about the viability of the business.
A friend no, a relative yes It’s not fair!
Because if they could not affort to pay wages like that they would soon be out of business and I would have no job. They would need accounting advice and we would all win. If the business expanded I would accept/ ask for more if financially feasable. In this case I would as if a new company did not do enough research and build their business model accordingly (and if they are offering 3x industry standard... then what else is wrong with their business model?) then they wont be surviving long and your job will only be temporary! Who knows what’s fair? Most civil service jobs pay higher than fair!
I would have an open & honest conversation around company activities and what my role would be. How financially solid is this company? What work am I being asked to do? How good am I at doing it? It would make no difference if they were friends or not. I would make sure they knew what the minimum wage was in this country and see what they do...I like clarity and above board professional interactions in work contracts. I probably would not want to work for them if they were too out to lunch! If worked harder than $20 hour I would let them know what I am worth (meeting) not taking the full $75 and let them review it.
What if they owed me money? I/they would still have to record it some way and they would have to know that the job is not worth the money paid. I still has to be counted for. If I am worth it yes! What is their motive for offering it and what are their expectations and am I able to meet those expectations and how will I grow in the job...it is not all about money in jobs I do not think.
Ditto. If I was comfortable knowing they could afford the money, I’d take it. But again, depending on more details than this scenario offers, I might point out that similar work is obtainable for a lower weekly rate. If friend or relative I would feel obligated to assist them. Same as my answer to the above question
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 26- Sun. 5 lll Live Music Fri. Apr. 26 lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
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SHIFT CHANGE - 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward Street in Nelson. Info: zoe@uccc.coop; Trailer: shiftchange.org
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“Alice: Adventures in Wonderland” - Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. prizes for costumes! More info capitoltheatre.bc.ca & forstmedia.ca
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at Selkirk College Graduation Exhibition Opening Reception Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. Members’ Preview 6:30 p.m.
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at Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Drive 1-3 p.m. http://nelsonworkshop.eventbrite.com llCromoli 4 Supreme Leader performance by Lucas Meyers 8 p.m. The Scout Hall 310 Cedar St. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
Sat. Apr. 27 lll Bill Bourne Live at
Expressions, 554 Ward St, Concert 8 pm, $20 Call 354-3910
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word, image, song, poetry, potluck meal.at Nelson United Church, 2-7 p.m. FREE llUnder 19 Film Festival Original, short, youth-made films at the Royal Theatre in Trail 6-9 p.m., $5 llCromoli 4 Supreme Leader performance by Lucas Meyers 8 p.m. The Scout Hall 310 Cedar St.
ll Special Events lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. mation, please call 250-352-6936.
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lNelson Tech Club: for eleclHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming tronic hobbyists and Arduino anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
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enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951
lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 4pm Sun. Apr. 28 at Central School Gym. Contact lOvereaters Anonymous lllNiko at the Hume jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Education Room Community First Wed. May 1 Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street lSt. John’s Lutheran Church lll Paul Landsberg at the Nelson noon Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250- Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lNelson Women’s Centre 354-3308. ll Release a Juvenile White Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothand food. 420 Mill St. 250lNelson United Church Sturgeon Beaver Creek Park, Trail, ing 352-9916. 12-1 p.m. Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion bevFREE SCREENING & KOOTENAY PREMIERE erage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727. lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lQuaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. lTexas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727.
Mon. Apr. 29 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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llLive streaming of the B.C. leaders debate at The Seed Studio 604 Front Street, Nelson 6:30-8 p.m. lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
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Wed. May 1 cont'd lDarts at the Nelson Legion.
7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
lGirls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.
lBC Government Retirees
monthly luncheon at the Hume Hotel, noon, the first Wednesday of each month. For information call 250-7051. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention. org
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Mixed Chorus & Handbell Ringers: Nelson United Church, 7 pm. Info & Tickets: 250-352-2822 lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
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