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Friday, August 28, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 34

This is the last issue of the Express Update

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The good news is the What’s On Today is going strong! We have moved the content from the Express News Update to the What’s On Today, daily e-mail publication. It is sent daily to your inbox, each day at 6 a.m. and includes a listing of activities for that day as well as a featured news story or two. Spread throughout the week on different days, you will find features including the Kootenay Crossword, editorials by Spencer Pollard and Nelson Becker, Fish Heads and Flowers, Classified Ads, the Plan Ahead Calendar and more. If you are not already subscribed to the What’s On Today, send us an email at express@expressnews.bc.ca with “subscribe daily” in the subject line, or click the “join our mailing list” graphic at the bottom of your Express News Update subscription e-mail to manage all your Kootenay Express subscriptions. Questions? Comments? Send us an email at express@expressnews.bc.ca

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The Passage and Loony Tunes

Equestrian Vaulting

Two Gentlemen of Victoria

Saturday Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 pm, Thursday to Saturday Aug. 27-29, Friday, Aug. 28, 2-4 p.m. lower Gyro & DistrictSummerFest Riding Grounds, 7 p.m., & 8:30 p.m. 2nd TNT Playhouse, Park (end of Vernon St.) Annual Nelson Kutenai 4635 Blewett Road Ward and Carbonate Nelson Youth Theatre’s faithThe Nelson History Theatre ful version of the Bard’s romanticSummer Theatre Festival contincomedy script, “Two Gentlemen of ues with Adriana Bogaard’s “The Victoria” stars a top-notch cast of Passage”, a new play set at the height NYT returnees along with some keen of the Klondike gold rush and “Loony newcomers to the troupe. Tunes” A night of comedy sketches, “Two Gentlemen of Victoria” is music and laughter hosted by Sarah directed by Jeff Forst. A d m i s s i o n Jane Hicks and Gabriel Macdonald, to is by donation in lower Gyro and featuring local guests. Loony Park’s natural quarry venue, located Tunes will close out the festival with two blocks up Vernon Street from photo submitted one final shoe on Sunday, August 30 Equestrian Vaulting the Civic Theatre where the sideat 8:30 p.m. walk ends and the earth path begins. Koot-Neigh riding club presents (The best entrance is from downTickets are $15 adult/$10 student, or $25 for a double-bill of both plays, their 2nd Annual Kutenai Summerfest: town Nelson.) Audience members are available at Booksmyth. Special $10 a show of gymnastics, dance & acro encouraged to dress as if on a daypreview price for Loony Tunes on with horses. All levels from beginner hike and to bring their own portable to advanced, individual, pairs & team. throne -- camping chairs and blankets Thursday night only. Gracioulsy sponsored by the Nelson are ideal. www.nelsonsummertheatre.com & District Credit Union and Horse www.forstmedia.ca Torres’ “Mutations” opens Council of BC. UBC writer-in-residency www.nelsonridingclub.com Opening reception: Friday, Aug. 28 7UBC Nelson Rotary writer-in9 p.m., Artist talk: Saturday Aug. 29, http://kootneigh.com residency begins next month. Sonnet 4 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre Equestrian Vaulting Performances L’Abbe, the instructor for UBC’s creNoah Derksen house concert Saturday August 29th 9am-4pm As part of the Oxygen Art Centre’s Sunday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Chez Bonnie B. ative writing weekend intensive course summer residency and exhibition proin Nelson this fall, will be available - Free Admission to Gymnastics, dance & acro with gram, Quebec resident and ArgentinaAs part of a Western Canada tour starting next month to consult with horses!! All levels from beginner to advanced, born José Luis Torres will to support his recent album entitled anyone in the community wishing building sculptor community since 1988 individual, pairs & team. be creating and installing new work ‘Man That I Am’, Vancouver-based feedback on their own writing, and - Hosted by local clubfolk Koot-Neigh and held at Noah the from his series of “in situ” installa- contemplative musician information on publishing or other Nelson & District Grounds. Gracioulsy tion pieces called Mutations. In these Derksen will Riding be performing a house literary matters. For an appointment, sponsored by the Nelson & District Credit Union and evocative installations the artist has in concert in Nelson. Contact Bonnie contact emlfestival@gmail.com, put Horse Council of BC the past gathered and then assembled Baker for location. Admission $10 at “WIR appointment” in the subject - 4635 Blewett Road random everyday material. theNDRC door. line. www.nelsonridingclub.com www.oxygenartcentre.org bakerbon@gmail.com http://emlfestival.com/courses

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The 4th annual PRIDE Coffee House, held once again at Expressions Theatre Café, boasts a fantastic line-up of performers including some music, comedy, readings, and who knows what else. PRIDE Coffee House is an all ages, all genders, all orientation, alcohol-free community event, sponsored by Expressions Theatre Café. Suggested $5 donation, proceeds to Kootenay Pride. Door-prizes with thanks to Urban Legends on Baker St. Seating is limited, so get there early! For more info contact Meg 250-354-1474. https://www.facebook.com/ events/840753146011566/

Movies UNDER THE STARS NOTE NEW TIME: 7:30 p.m.

Magic in the Water (1995) filmed in Kaslo

Artwalk winds down This is the last week for Artwalk, if you haven’t had a chance to see the Artwalk show of Niomi Starspires down at the New Brewery between Ellisons & the Courthouse: TorchLight Brewery. Artwalk is a singularly Nelson activity celebrating 27 years of local and regional artist promotion, featuring 17 venues and 25 visual artists. Brochures are available at venues downtown, highlighting each of our visual artists and mapping out the ArtWalk 2015 route. http://ndac.ca

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Meadow Creek Open House Saturday Sept. 12 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Meadow Creek Spawning Channel, at the north end of Kootenay Lake Fall is around the corner and it’s that “redd” time of year again; not the colour of the leaves, but when the Kokanee head up local streams and rivers to dig their redds (gravel nests) and spawn. And Meadow Creek Spawning Channel, at the north end of Kootenay Lake, is a great place to view them, especially during the free, annual Open House. The Open House provides a great opportunity to talk to FLNRO biologists and field technicians, and view the fish at (or near) the peak of their run. There will also be information about Grizzly Bears, BearSmart, and the Nutrient Restoration Program in Kootenay Lake. The channel is open to the public every day between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for the duration of the spawning season that usually runs from late August through to late September. With the congregating Kokanee, the channel attracts both Black and Grizzly Bears, and FLNRO may order a temporary total closure to the public if there are high bear densities during the regular open hours. For more information about the Open House, and any possible temporary closures, phone 250-354-6333. submitted by BC Hydro

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Redfish Festival Sunday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre

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Visitors can learn about Salmon Spawning at the Redfish Festival

There’s more to celebrating the Kokanee’s return than a good party at the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre, there’s also lots to learn and tours of the channel. The free festival, now in its fourth year, is presented by the West Kootenay EcoSociety. Music from the Bessie Wapp Quartet and All Canadian Back Bacon and interactive dance from Slava Doval highlight the celebration. But there is more -food and snacks from local vendors, art displays and lots of activities for the kids! https://ecosociety.ca/node/388 Submit your calendar events at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html

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Thursdays, Sept 10-Oct 22, 2-4:30 p.m., Kalein Hospice Centre The Kalein Hospice Centre is offering a 7-Week course called “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Care Providers” designed with an understanding of the unique stressors faced by people working in healthcare. Physicians, nurses, social workers and other allied care providers. Dr. Devon Christie MD CCFP will show participants an effective way to meet and respond to everyday challenges that could otherwise easily wear them down and lead to burnout and illness. Spaces are limited. Cost is $570 + tax. Register by Friday, Sept. 4. info@kaleinhospice.org

World Suicide Prevention Day Thursday, Sept. 10, 12-1 p.m. at Lakeside Park Across Canada and across the globe, on September 10th people will gather in communities to show their support for suicide prevention, to remember and celebrate the lives those who have died, comfort those who grieve and strengthen our connection with each other. Local organizers are inviting all people in the West Kootenay/Boundary region to reach out, to show concern for each other and to join in a local kite flying ceremony. This year, the local WSPD committee has chosen to add the symbol of a hand and we will be inviting people to attach paper hands to kites to symbolize reaching out to each other for support. http://suicideprevention.ca https://www.facebook.com/ events/111524912529659/

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 28 - Sun. Sept 6 Friday Aug. 28 Entertainment and Recreation Mutations a new installation by sculptor Jose Luis Torres show opening event from 7-9pm. www.oxygenartcentre.org Dinner w/ Jimmy Lewis 7-9 p.m. Friday Night Live Open Jam 9:30pm at the Royal www.royalgrillnelson.com After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait’s News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Nelson Youth Theatre’s “Two Gentlemen of Victoria”, Gyro Park (from Vernon Street), donation, 2 p.m., forstmedia.ca. Plays The Passage, 7 p.m. and Loony Tunes, 8:30 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Movie: Ricki and the Flash 7 p.m., Vacation 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca

Ongoing Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome.

Saturday Aug. 29

Entertainment and Recreation Artist talk at 4pm with Argentina-born Quebec sculptor Jose Luis Torres at Oxygen Art Centre. www.oxygenartcentre.org The Pistolwhips upbeat indie rock and a dose of psychedelia 10pm $5. at The Royal www. royalgrillnelson.com Koot-neigh Summerfest Equestrian Vaulting Performances 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission. Nelson & District Riding Grounds, 4635 Blewett Road www.nelsonridingclub.com Live DJ at Wait’s News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley’s Plays The Passage, 7 p.m. and Loony Tunes, 8:30 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, www.nelsonsummertheatre.com

Movie: Vacation 7 p.m., Ricki and the Flash 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727

Community Events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson

Ongoing Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome

Spiritual Gatherings Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.

Sunday Aug. 30

Entertainment and Recreation Expressions presents Sundays at the Park: Open mic night 6-8 p.m. Followed by Movie Under the Stars: Magic in the Water (1995filmed in Kaslo) 8:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (rain cancels) Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Latin Flavors and spicy beats! Acoustic sessions hosted by Soniko At noon, At The Royal www.royalgrillnelson.com Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Play: Loony Tunes, 8:30 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Movie: Ricki and the Flash 4 p.m., Vacation 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-3527727 or 250-352-6464

Community Events Nelson’s 5th Annual Edible Garden Tour www. seedsnelson.org/events Redfish Festival at the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre 11 a.m. to 6 p.m,. rain or shine. https:// ecosociety.ca/node/388

Spiritual Gatherings Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 a.m.. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-3545394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus. net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 28 - Sun. Sept 6 Sunday Aug. 30 cont’d Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.

Monday Aug. 31 Entertainment and Recreation Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Babes-in Arms Movie: Infinitely Polar Bear 11 a.m. at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Ladies Fun shoot event! Aug.31 11am Prizes, hotdog lunch $10.00 outdoor Range to sign up: onthetarget@hotmail.com

Health Classes Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. Contact Improv Dance Jam 7:30-9 p.m. at the Moving Centre $5 drop-in

Ongoing Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008

Tuesday Sept. 1 Entertainment and Recreation Jazz: Paul Landsberg 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys Movie: Ricki and the Flash 7 p.m., Vacation 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca

Ongoing Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St. The Nelson Parkinson Support Group monthly meeting, 1:30 p.m., Cristy Lee Hall, 701 Gordon Road. Third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Bob or Mary, 229-2272

Wednesday Sept. 2 Entertainment and Recreation Jazz: J Greg Walter and featured singers at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www. humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys No Open Stage tonight. By acclamation The Drew Rouse Band 9pm door $5 At The Royal www.royalgrillnelson.com

Community Events Nelson Downtown Local Market every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 block of Baker St

Health Classes Women’s Yin yoga 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Community Yoga and meditation 5p.m. at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome

Ongoing Senior Citizens meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All Seniors Welcome! Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Lake St. Health Coop at 7 p.m.. For further information call Gail at 250-352-7444 Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m. 250-825-4105 Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street

Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6p.m. -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 Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 p.m. (250)3527727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2p.m. 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.

Thursday Sept. 3 Entertainment and Recreation Nelson Leafs vs Beaver Valley 7 p.m. at Nelson Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs.ca Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Spencer Jo - Folk-Punk in the tradition of Woody Guthrie 10pm door $5 At The Royal www.royalgrillnelson.com Movie: Tangerine 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca

Health Classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee Emotional Intelligence for Men! New September course. Contact Robert to learn more: (250) 352 2259 Thursday Evenings Sept. 3-24

Ongoing Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 28 - Sun. Sept 6

Friday Sept. 4

Sunday, Sept. 6

Entertainment and Recreation

Kootenay Pride Weekend http://www.kootenaypride.com/ After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait’s News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Kootenay Pride Weekend http://www.kootenaypride.com/ Noah Derksen: Vancouver-based contemplative folk musician, house concert in Nelson. 7 p.m. $10 e-mail bakerbon@gmail.com for address. Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre

Saturday Sept. 5

Entertainment and Recreation 4th annual PRIDE Coffee House at Expressions Theatre Café 554 Ward St., Nelson from 12-3 p.m. A fantastic line-up of performers including some music, comedy, readings, and who knows what else. Suggested $5 donation Kootenay Pride Weekend http://www.kootenaypride.com/ Pura Vida Foundation website relaunch and fundraising event 6-8 p.m. at John Ward Coffee 503 Baker St. Music, photo exhibit, draw, silent auction Live DJ at Wait’s News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley’s Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727

Community Events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson

Ongoing Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome

Spiritual Gatherings Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.

Ongoing Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-3527727 or 250-352-6464

Shelter this Sunday only 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus. net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.

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Public Schools open for School District 8 Tuesday, Sept. 8 Selkirk College first day of classes for Fall Semester Tuesday, Sept. 8 Nelson Leafs vs Castlegar 7 p.m. at Nelson Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs. ca Tuesday, Sept. 8 Nelson Choral Society begins its fall session September 8th under the musical direction of Kathleen Neudorf. We will be rehearsing Handel’s Messiah for performance in December at the Capitol. Practices: Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm at Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road in Fairview. All welcome, no audition required. Cost $85. Prospective choir members may try out the choir for a week or two. For further information, see http://nelsonchoralsociety.org Tuesday, Sept. 8 continued on next page...

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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Aug. 28 - Sun. Sept 6

Plan Ahead Nelson Leafs vs Castlegar 8 p.m. at Castlegar Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs. ca Wednesday, Sept. 9 World Suicide Prevention Day kite flying ceremony Lakeside Park 12-1 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/111524912529659/ Thursday, Sept 10 Roots Roundup w/ Brian Rosen & The WhatNow at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel. com/spiritbar Friday, Sept. 11 Nelson Leafs vs Kelowna 7 p.m. at Nelson Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs. ca Friday, Sept. 11 AIDS Walk for Life Nelson, Registration 10:30 a.m., Walk begins 11 a.m. Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter www.aidswalkforlife.ca/Nelson. htm Saturday, Sept. 12 Open House at Meadow Creek between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m free guided talks of Meadow Creek Spawning Channel Saturday, Sept. 12 Gabriel Palatchi Band at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Sept. 12 Nelson Leafs vs Fetnie 7 p.m. at Nelson Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs. ca Saturday, Sept. 12 Hills Garlic Festival 165 vendors, great food, Entertainment and Recreation and kids’ entertainment 10 a.m.-5 p.m., New Denver Sunday, Sept. 13

2nd Annual Selkirk Saints Golf Tournament at the Castlegar Golf Course http://www.gosaints. ca Sunday, Sept. 13 Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club evening potluck dinner/meeting 5:30 at 810 Monro St. https://sites. google.com/site/nelsoncfuw Tuesday, Sept. 15 All Candidates Forum: Peace, Security and Climate Change presented by the Mir Centre for Peace Wednesday, Sept 16 at Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia, Castlegar, and Thursday, Sept. 17 Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Workshop: Copyright for Visual and Media Artists www.wkartscouncil.com in Nelson, 2 hours on the evening of Sept. 17 Antony & Cleopatra - Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a Capitol Performance On Screen 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Friday, September 18 BootCamp for Non-Profits: Law and Governance 101 (focus on Arts & Heritage) www.wkartscouncil.com all day in Nelson on Sept. 18 and in Trail on Sept. 19. Kootenay Spirit Festival in Nelson yoga, meditation, dance, consciousness, health and wellness. September 18-20 Kootenay Book Weekend for passionate pageturners to come together to talk about books. Reading list: www.kootenaybookweekend.ca Nelson. Sept. 18-20

Nelson Leafs vs Spokane 7 p.m. at Nelson Community Complex http://www.nelsonleafs. ca Friday, Sept. 18 Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk. 3:00 pm at the Lakeside Labyrinth in Lakeside Park. All welcome. Saturday, Sept. 19 ANNIE Singalong: Capitol Season Opener (1982 version) 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca/ Saturday, Sept. 19 Hayden and Chad VanGaalen w/ Samantha Savage Smith at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Sunday, Sept. 20 Skylight - The National Theatre Performance On Screen at the Capitol Theatre Thursday, September 24 The Kootenay Storytelling Festival in Nelson Sept. 24-27 Ron Sexsmith w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Sept. 25 Heritage BC’s Annual Conference: “The Main Thing” in Rossland. Learn how to leverage your downtown heritage assets to create cultural tourism opportunities. Tickets now on sale www.heritagebc.ca October 2-3 3rd Annual Kootenay Lake Summit in Nelson, Saturday October 24 Xavier Rudd &The United Nations The Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Monday, October 26

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Police News: hit and run, airport damage, cougar sighting hit and run On Saturday, Aug. 22 the Nelson Police Department received a report of a hit & run in the 1000 block of Front Street. A vehicle description was given by witnesses which led to it being located leaving Nelson, heading towards Castlegar. The vehicle was stopped without incident and it was discovered that the 31 year old driver had taken prescription medication that caused drowsiness. He was taken into custody and charged for the careless driving, hit & run and his license was suspended for 24 hours. Many prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs can leave you impaired under the Criminal Code. There are of course some instances where you need to take prescribed medications (such as certain medical conditions like diabetes or epilepsy). Make sure you read the labels carefully and check with your doctor or pharmacist so you’re safe to drive while taking certain drugs.

airport fence driven through On Sunday, August 23 at 2:45 a.m. a driver on Lakeside drive drove through the fencing around the Nelson Airport. The driver appeared to have then driven around the airport, looking for a way out but came back to the section of damaged fence and exited that way. Nelson Police Department members attended and ensured none of the planes were damaged. A City crew was called to secure the fence. The incident was caught on video and the Nelson Police Department is investigating. cougar sighting On Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Nelson Police Department received a complaint of a cougar sighting in the 2400 block of Perrier Road. Information received was that cougar was sighted in the area on August 23, 2015 at approximately 3:00 am and that the cougar was last seen heading towards Perrier

Lane/Silverking Road area. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that if you come into contact with a cougar that does not run away, stay calm, stand your ground and do not back down. Back away slowly if possible and when safe to do so. Pick up children, but DO NOT BEND DOWN, TURN YOUR BACK OR RUN. Running triggers an innate predatory response in cougars which could lead to an attack. Raise your voice and speak firmly. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger, clap your hands, and throw something you might have in your hands. Do not bend down to pick up any items to throw. This action may trigger a pounce response in a cougar. Please report any cougar sightings to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 or the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

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Wildfire Update: Stickpin, Big Sheep Creek Stickpin The Stickpin wildfire burning in northern Ferry County, Washington, five kilometres south of the CanadaUnited States border is now estimated at 19,240 hectares. The BC Wildfire Service is working closely with fire agency representatives in the United States to coordinate wildfire response for this incident. The BC Wildfire Service has begun work on Branch 3 of the Stickpin wildfire (Also known as “The Canadian Branch”), which is the northeast portion the fire. Current objectives include developing situational awareness, identifying anchor points, and establishing control lines to keep this incident from reaching Canada. Growth to the northeast has been minimal over the last few days due to lower temperatures and winds, and the northern part of the fire burning into an area with fewer fuels as a result of the 2003 Togo wildfire. Due to heavy smoke in the area, the BC Wildfire service is currently unable to support crews on the ground with airtankers or helicopter buckets.

If required, BC Wildfire Service airtankers may use Christina Lake for air operations. An Air Attack Officer flying in a smaller “bird-dog” or lead aircraft will sound an alarm over the area prior to airtankers landing in the lake. For the safety of firefighting personnel and the public, recreational boaters are asked to avoid using the lake during these operations. Safe fire suppression efforts depend on the support and understanding of the public. The BC Wildfire Service is working with structural protection firefighters from the Boundary region to assess properties which could potentially become threatened by this wildfire. Residents will be notified if an Evacuation Alert or Order is put in effect. The BC Wildfire Service would also like to acknowledge the support from Border Services in both countries in expediting resources to this incident. Big Sheep Creek A public access restriction for areas around the Big Sheep Creek wildfire west of Rossland will take effect immediately and remain in force

until the public is otherwise notified. This restriction is being put in place to protect the safety of the public and firefighting personnel and closes the Seven Summits trail at the intersection of Red Resort to the intersection at the Old Cascade Highway. The Seven Summits trail remains open from the Nancy Greene Summit to Red Mountain Resort. This area restriction order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries outlined below: The intersection of the Seven Summits Trails and the old Rossland Cascade Highway (GPS 49° 1.813’ N 117 53.826’ W) north to the intersection of the Seven Summits Trails and the Top of Red Mountain Resort (GPS 49° 6.330’ N 117 52.138” W) A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bit.ly/1JnOgdL The 190-hectare Big Sheep Creek wildfire is 30% contained and highly visible from the city of Rossland and surrounding areas. Today 33 personnel, five helicopters and two pieces of equipment are on-site. www.bcwildfire.ca submitted by BC Wildfire Service

of dead and dying trees and fine wood debris from the forest floor. The fuel mitigation completed by the RDCK proved to be successful and assisted in the prevention of the fire growing larger and possibly moving into the community,” said Nora Hannon, Deputy Fire Chief of the Balfour/ Harrop Volunteer Fire Department. The fire has been deemed suspicious. Given the rash of recent wildfires in our region, the RDCK wants to direct our residents to information that could prove helpful during this

dry season. For information on wildfires, please visit the BC Wildfire Service at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/ To view frequently asked question on evacuation alerts and orders, air quality, road closures and FireSmart principles, please visit our website at http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/ services/emergency-management/ wildfires.html submitted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay

Balfour Regional Park fire effectively put out The Regional District of Central Kootenay Wildfire Protection Plan has demonstrated its effectiveness. The Balfour/Harrop Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a fire at 18:49 p.m. on Thursday evening to the upper bench of the Balfour Regional Park. Nine members from Balfour and three additional members from the North Shore Fire department fought the fire for approximately three hours before successfully extinguishing it. “The fire was burning fairly intense but spread slowly due to the removal

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Writer ’s block is the bane of my existence. I often struggle to think of things to write about. When it comes to writer’s block what exactly can you do about it? Well there are a few things… I often look at what’s popular in the news today and try to form a topic around it. Generally it’s an area where I already have some support or expertise on. I’ll do the necessary

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