April 19, Pennywise – Nelson, Salmo

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Here’s How 

The BC Rural 

Health Hub is 

launched 

The BC Rural Health Hub 

was created to provide a source 

of timely, accurate health-related 

information of relevance 

to rural/remote/First Nations 

British Columbians and the 

healthcare professionals and 

organizations who provide 

their care. 

The goal is to provide 

smaller communities with an 

easy-to-use, safe civic engagement 

platform, in the process 

creating a network of locally-controlled 

rural healthcare 

Learning Communities. 

This pilot project is operating 

in just two regions in British 

Columbia: North Kootenay 

Lake and the Mt Waddington 

region. 

Become part of the important 

conversations where you 

live and work. To see what it’s 

all about and to participate, 

visit bcruralhealthhub.ca 

Once inside, you’ll have an 

opportunity to discuss, share, 

collaborate, and learn with 

and among friends and neighbours, 

then share learnings as 

appropriate with wider audiences. 

All in a safe, moderated, 

cloud-based space where citizens 

and healthcare professionals 

interested in a specific 

health-related topic can safely 

and securely communicate 

with one another. 

Current topics in the Kaslo/ 

North kootenay Lake region 

that are open for discussion 

are: 

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CLASSIFIED INDEX: 

Animals/Pets ..............................................................................15, 16 

Automotive .................................................................................16, 17 

Auto Parts/Service ...........................................................................17 

Boats/Watercraft ..............................................................................17 

Building Supplies ...............................................................................5 

Bulletin Board .............................................................................2, 3, 4 

Business Opportunities ......................................................................6 

Cars ..................................................................................................16 

Classes/Workshops ..........................................................................15 

Computers/Electronics .......................................................................4 

Contractors/Trades ...................................................................8, 9, 12 

Firewood .............................................................................................4 

Furniture & Appliances .......................................................................4 

Events .................................................................................................3 

Garage Sale ........................................................................................3 

Gardening/Landscaping ...................................................................14 

General Services ........................................................................12, 13 

Health/Personal Care .................................................................14, 15 

Help Wanted .......................................................................................6 

Hiring ..............................................................................................5, 6 

Lost & Found ....................................................................................15 

Livestock ....................................................................................15, 16 

Markets/Fairs ......................................................................................3 

Merchandise ...................................................................................4, 5 

Motorcycles/Snowmobiles .........................................................16, 17 

Musical Equipment Service ................................................................5 

Notices .............................................................................................15 

Personals ............................................................................................4 

Puzzles ...............................................................................................6 

Real Estate/ Real Estate Agents ................................................17, 18 

Rentals .............................................................................................18 

RVs/Campers ...................................................................................16 

Sporting Goods ..................................................................................5 

Thank You .......................................................................................3, 4 

Trucks ...............................................................................................16 

Wanted/Looking For .......................................................................6, 8 

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Karma Halleran 

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Kaslo Area - Ainsworth 

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Bulletin Board 

12-MILE STORAGE: LOCKERS, 

BOXES, MOVING SUPPLIES 

& “LEVEL 4” HIGH-SECURITY 

SHREDDER. The area’s only fully-staffed 

facility, 7 days/wk... 

the largest & most experienced 

too! www.12milestorage.com, 

250-825-9666. 

AA KASLO GROUP MEETS TUES- 

DAY 4:30 at St Mark’s Church. Call 

250-353-3428 or 250-353-9617 

for more info. 

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!! 

KOOTENAY INTEGRATED 

HEALTH is open and now accepting 

new patients for Physiotherapy, 

Chiropractic care, Registered 

Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. 

Same day appointments 

available for Dr. Tyler Phillipson, 

DC. WORKSAFE, RCMP, DVA AND 

ICBC accepted without medical 

referrals. Laser therapy and Orthotic 

prescription also available. 

Call 250-365-3365 or visit www. 

kootenayintegrated.com 

AFFORDABLE & SECURE 

HOUSEHOLD STORAGE CON- 

TAINERS: 20´ & 40´ units, for 

sale or rent. Kootenay Containers, 

Castlegar. 250-365-3014. 


APPLEWOOD MASSAGE THER- 

APY: Paul Chernoff, Registered 

Massage Therapist, injury related 

treatments, deep tissue therapy, 

ICBC, RCMP, VA, MSP. Appointments, 

please call 250-365-7752. 

785 Silverbirch Lane, in the Oglow 

Subdivision, Castlegar. 

AWAKEN TO SPRING! We offer a 

wide selection of unique neti pots, 

body brushes, jade rollers, skin 

serums, therapeutic essential oils, 

tonics and more to help nourish & 

revitalize yourself inside & out. Isis 

Essentials 582 Ward St, Nelson. 

Open Monday-Saturday, 12-5pm, 

250-352-0666, www.isis.ca 

BIBLE STUDY: A study of The 

King James Version Bible from 

Genesis to Revelation; chapter 

by chapter, verse by verse, making 

sure the Bible is understood 

in completeness. Studying God’s 

word will give you the meaning, 

purpose, love, and fulfillment you 

are looking for. For more information 

please contact Don at 778- 

877-0579. 

CEDAR LUMBER: Fencing, siding, 

decking, garden beds, etc. 

250-505-4207. 


BOIL WATER NOTICE for Fletcher 

Creek Improvement District water 

users. Please inform all renters & 

guests. FCID has a moratorium on 

all connections until further notice. 

Visit www.fletchercreekwater.com 

CANADIAN MADE HOT TUBS! 

New & used softubs, service & 

spa chemicals, including low CI 

Nature2. Serving all the West Kootenay. 

Call Kootenay Springs Softub, 

limited tub supply so please 

call to order, 250-354-8557 in Riondel. 

www.softubcanada.com 

CATERER NEEDED FOR KAS- 

LO GOLF COURSE: Tuesday and 

Thursday dinners and Wednesday 

lunches. Contact sgardens@telus. 

net or call 250-353-3479. 

CHIROPRACTOR in KASLO: 409 

Water St, (behind Figments), DR. 

McKENZIE, Tuesdays, 250-551- 

3225. For appointments, 250- 

352-1322. 

CHIROPRACTOR, DR. McKEN- 

ZIE, SALMO: Thursday mornings, 

Harmony Health Centre, call 250- 

551-3225. NELSON, M.W.F, Community 

First Health Co-op, 250- 

352-1322. 


CLEANING GENIES: Professional 

Clean Team. You’ve tried the rest, 

now call the best! Fully insured, 

WorkSafeBC. All employees on 

payroll. Call Marilyn, 250-505- 

8346. www.cleaninggenie.ca 

CLINIC - KASLO COMMUNITY 

ACUPUNCTURE: By donation. 

St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall, 500 

4th St., every other Friday, 1-5pm. 

See schedule at the door and on 

Facebook. 

CRAVING MORE CROSS- 

WORDS? Sign up for weekly 

puzzles! Freshly-crafted Classi- 

Canadian Crosswords delivered 

straight to you. Great gift! $19.99/ 

yr. www.ClassiCanadianXwords.ca 

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING IN 

SALMO: Artwork, documents, textiles. 

Tara’s Framing on Fourth St. 

250-357-0022, www.tarabooks.ca 

DO YOU LOVE SOMEONE WHO 

DRINKS TOO MUCH? Al-Anon 

can help. For meeting info, please 

call 250-551-2531 or 250-353- 

3427 for meeting information. 


ACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL 

CHINESE MEDICINE & Chiropractic 

Care. Head 2 Toe Holistic Health 

Clinic, 1237-3rd St, Castlegar. Call 

250-304-8700 or book online www. 

head2toecastlegar.ca 

CHIROPRACTORS ACCEPTING 

NEW PATIENTS: Dr. Krysha Pereverzoff 

& Dr. Nick DiCesare have 

joined our team to help us serve 

you better. Head 2 Toe Holistic 

Health Clinic, 1237-3rd St, Castlegar. 

Call 250-304-8700 or book 

online www.head2toecastlegar.ca 

DR. McKENZIE, CHIROPRAC- 

TOR at ALIGNMENTS PHYSICAL 

THERAPY CLINIC, 2025 Hwy 6. 

Hours: 2:30-7pm, Thursdays. Appointments, 

call 250-352-1322. 

After 2:30pm on Thursday, call 

250-359-2227. 

FIGMENTS NOW OPEN Monday 

through Saturday. Come see our 

great selection of cards, jewellery, 

slippers, pottery, prints, and more... 

Bringing you the best in Canadian 

Crafts since 1986. www.figments 

canada.com 250-353-2566. 

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Nest Lab for Climate 

Solutions 2nd phase 

Nelson’s Nest Lab is continuing their 

leading-edge engagement work by 

launching the second phase of their 

social innovation lab for collaborative 

climate solutions, despite the ongoing 

roadblocks caused by COVID-19. Nest 

Lab will be focused on advancing solutions 

that benefit our community’s economy, 

environment and well-being. 

Nest Lab was launched in March 2020 

to support the development of collaborative 

and local climate solutions, and 

inform local policy, such as the recently 

passed community climate action plan, 

Nelson Next. Observations and feedback 

from Phase I of the Lab have also shown 

many co benefits to the Lab process that 

reach beyond the innovative climate 

actions themselves, including strengthened 

relationships between diverse organizations 

and residents, and increased 

capacities amongst participants. 

Rooted in the understanding that complex 

and dynamic challenges like climate 

change and rural economic development 

cannot be addressed by any single person 

or organization, a social innovation lab 

is a community engagement and problem-solving 

approach that draws on the 

diverse strengths, creativity, and wisdom 

of a collective to make progress on a complex 

challenge. Given the unprecedented 

appetite for climate action and creative 

solutions in Nelson, the Nest Lab is establishing 

itself as an ongoing platform for 

local innovators and influencers to work 

together to advance near-term, implementable 

initiatives toward a healthier 

and more prosperous community overall. 

“This sort of approach to problem-solving 

can generate working solutions 

that will have a higher degree 

of buy-in from the public than those 

coming from more traditional topdown 

directives. Especially in a city and 

regional area with as many talented and 

enthusiastic people and organizations 

as Nelson.” says Gerald Cordeiro, Forest 

Development Manager at Kalesnikoff 

and Nest Lab Participant, Phase 1. 

With funding from the Trottier Family 

Foundation, alongside the exciting 

addition of two new convening partners 

– KAST and the Columbia Basin Rural 

Development Institute at Selkirk College 

who join the City of Nelson, Interior 

Health and Nelson at its Best – Phase II 

of Nest Lab is set to launch in May 2021. 

Nest Lab is currently seeking 24-30 

Nelson and area residents to apply to 

participate. Applicants chosen for Phase 

II of the Lab will be guided to think and 

work strategically to answer a considerably 

challenging question: How might 

we harness Nelson’s collective resources 

and creativity to build our economic and 

community health through solutions to 

climate change? 

Individuals who are committed to 

working collaboratively over a seven-month 

period, to develop or advance 

an innovative climate change solution for 

Nelson and/or the region are welcome to 

apply. Climate change knowledge is not 

a requirement or pre-requisite, and individuals 

with or without an organizational 

affiliation are eligible to participate. 

Selected participants will be given the 

opportunity to develop skills to more 

effectively take action by participating in 

engaging workshops with experienced 

facilitators and building relationships 

across sectors. Small seed grants will also 

be available to support some of the most 

promising innovations that come out of 

Phase II. 

Applications will be accepted until 

April 30, 2021.Apply at nestlabnelson.ca. 

City of Nelson 

Services for seniors 

Kootenay Seniors is a project of the Nelson 

CARES Society. Some of the services 

offered include: 

• Home Support Program: Light housekeeping 

for seniors on a sliding scale. 

• Volunteer Driver Program: NOW 

SAFELY OPERATING! Plexiglass barriers 

have been installed between driver and 

passenger for added safety. Transportation 

of seniors to medical/non-medical appts 

and to obtain vaccinations. Seeking volunteer 

drivers, no cost to drivers! 

• Free delivery of pre-ordered groceries/ 

pharmacy items to seniors by screened 

volunteer drivers. 

• Will deliver pre-made meals from 

non-profit agencies 

providing food 

• Resources, 

information and 

support for advocacy 

for health 

care, filling out 

forms online, 

banking, landlords, 

etc. 

For more information 

call 250- 

352-2708 or send 

an email to info@ 

kootenayseniors. 

ca or visit their 

website kootenayseniors.ca 

Nelson CARES 

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Refreshing upgrades 

come to Ymir 

Ymir’s Riverside Community Park will see 

a new gazebo and upgraded facilities with 

support from the Trust. 

The Ymir Community Association 

will make improvements to the Riverside 

Community Park with a new gazebo and 

upgrades to washroom facilities. The park 

already has a well-utilized skate park, 

pump track and multi-purpose court, as 

well as a camping area. By refreshing this 

area, residents and visitors will be able to 

spend the day in the hub of town and build 

community connections. When larger 

events are permitted again and during the 

summer, guests in the campground will 

also have access to the facilities. 

“Ymir has seen an incredible number 

of families using the downtown 

area because of the new skatepark and 

multi-purpose court. The Ymir Riverside 

Day Use Area will offer a place for families 

to gather, eat, put on skates, take a 

break from basketball and biking, and for 

seniors to rest in between games of pickle 

ball or tennis,” said Isabelle Herzig, with 

the Ymir Community Association. “It 

will be an amazing space to relax and 

enjoy and bring the community together. 

The park will be part of the Nelson/Salmo 

Great Northern Trail and is managed by 

the RDCK in cooperation with the Ymir 

Community Association.” 

Learn more about Community Outdoor 

Revitalization Grants at ourtrust. 

org/communityoutdoorgrants. 

Columbia Basin Trust 

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Bring the sparkle back to your business! 

Commercial and Residential Packages available 

Fully bonded, insured, WorkSafe BC and all employees on payroll 

Call Marilyn at 250-505-8346 

or visit cleaninggenies.ca 

Our Place 

TAKE A swing AT IT 

WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING 

Slocan Valley 

HOME HARDWARE 

Spring Bulbs are Here! 

Dahlias, Gladiolus, Begonias, 

Freesias and more. 

Onion Sets 

& Seed Potatoes 

Check out our 

NEW wagons and 

tool selections! 

Pet Foods 

Farm Animal 

Feed 

IS A BREEZE 

KASLO GOLF CLUB 

RIONDEL GOLF CLUB 

BALFOUR GOLF COURSE 

KOKANEE SPRINGS RESORT 

GRANITE POINTE GOLF CLUB 

WIN A STAY & PLAY NELSONKOOTENAYLAKE.COM/GOLF 

Spring 

Seed starting kits, flats, 

inserts, pots, seeds, 

soil, manures 

STRAW $13/bale 

PEAT MOSS $19 99 

NEW ARRIVALS OF FENCING 

AND FENCE POSTS 

CORRAL PANELS & FENCING 

WESTMAN STEEL ROOFING 

Weekly Delivery! 

Premixed CEMENT, INSULATION, DRYWALL 

WATER TANKS and SEPTIC TANKS 

SEWER PIPE and accessories 

Four people allowed in store at one time. Proper face masks required. 

Please observe social distancing and help stop the spread of Covid-19. 

5763 Hwy 6, Winlaw 

250-226-7771 

Open Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm 

Saturday 10am – 4pm 

IS HERE! 


GRATITUDE MASSAGE AND 

WELLNESS: Deep tissue relaxation 

massage or Reiki session. 

Raynor certifi ed and Reiki Master, 

Laurie. 250-219-9908, Kaslo. 

HEATING AND COOLING FOR 

YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS? 

Call Canadian Aerothermal serving 

the Kootenays over 12 years. 

250-304-0455 or 250-505-8209. 

curttoni@noducts.ca 

HOME OR LAND FOR SALE BY 

OWNER? Pennywise is offering to 

run your real estate classifi ed ad for 

FREE in the month of March and 

April! Sell your property faster... 

Add a photo! Add text colour! For 

details email info@pennywiseads. 

com or call 1-800-663-4619, 250- 

353-2602 in Kaslo. Please No Realtor 

Listings. 

JOY LUKACS BOOKS help you 

clean like a pro. New at Figments, 

Kaslo. 250-353-2566. www.figmentscanada.com 

SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws, 

tools, scissors, knives, clipper 

blades. C&D Sharpening Service, 

250-365-3658. 


LIVER CLEANSE SPRING 

CLEAN: Our Liver Cleanse formula 

is an easy & pleasant way to 

help cleanse and support the liver. 

Great on it’s own or used in conjunction 

with other cleansing programs 

in facilitating the detoxification 

process. Contains therapeutic 

grade essential oils including 

Greenland Moss, Goldenrod, Helichrysum, 

Carrot Seed, Rosemary 

& Lemon. Isis Essentials 582 Ward 

St, Nelson. Open Monday-Saturday, 

12-5pm, www.isis.ca 

MEDICAL/RECREATIONAL CAN- 

NABIS SEEDS: Local West Kootenay 

Mom/Pop Organic Breeders 

Association. Offering affordable 

Outdoor/Indoor Seeds. https://outlawseeds.online/ 

MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS 

COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory 

for all users. Inform renters and 

guests. 

SELKIRK TRUSS, can provide all 

your custom trusses for your reno 

or new build. Visit our website 

www.selkirktruss.com and get the 

answers to many of your questions. 

Selkirk Truss, 2894 Sentinel 

Rd, South Slocan. 250-359-7000. 


TAKE A SWING AT IT! Social distancing 

is a breeze at our local 

Golf Courses! Win a stay & play. 

nelsonkootenaylake.com/golf 

THE TREASURE SHOP WILL 

BE CLOSED TILL THE END OF 

APRIL due to the 3rd wave of 

COVID-19. 250-365-7317, www. 

castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org 

THREE LAYER COTTON FACE 

MASKS: Made in Nelson. Call/text, 

250-505-1169. kootenay-mask-maker.company.site 

USA - NEW AUTHORS WANTED! 

Page Publishing will help self-publish 

your book. Free author submission 

kit! Limited offer! 866-951-7214. 

WANECO ENTERPRISES CUS- 

TOM SAWMILLING: Fir, cedar, 

clears, decking, timbers. WANT- 

ING TO BUY CEDAR LOGS. 250- 

353-7126, wanecoent@gmail.com 


Events 

*****GILL & GIFT OPEN RAIN- 

BOW DERBY: May 22-24. Entry 

fee $75. Tickets at Woodbury Resort 

and Gill & Gift, Balfour. 250- 

229-2113. (also qualifi es for incentive 

program) 

Take part in the BLUE BARN 

Pet Food Challenge through the 

month of April! See full details in 

this weeks display ad. Blue Barn 

Pet & Hobby Farm, Castlegar. 778- 

460-BLUE (2583). 

Markets/Fairs 

SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK AN- 

GUS BEEF: Sides $4.99/lb; 

ground beef special, $100 freezer 

packs; 50lb dog bones, $49.99, 

soup bones and organs. Government 

inspected. Home of the Happy 

Cows. Wayne Savinkoff, 250- 

226-BEEF. 

TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally 

grown & naturally raised beef. 

Grain & grass fi nished, available 

year-round. Delivery to Nelson, 

Castlegar & Trail available. 250- 

428-4316 or fi nd us on Facebook! 


Garage Sales 

NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE 

SALE: TADANAC (Trail), Saturday, 

May 1, 10am-2pm. 

Thank You 

A HUGE THANK YOU TO Pauline 

Carlson, who you may have 

seen on her morning walks around 

Kaslo, cheerfully picking up other 

people’s garbage. You are a true 

gem Pauline, honouring Earth Day, 

every day! We appreciate you! 

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types of bookkeeping. 

• Corporate and private taxes 

• Payables & receivables 

• Bank reconciliations 

• General bookkeeping 

Covid implications for this tax year. 

Keep your money, you earned it! 

SELKIRK PAVING 

Serving the Entire Kootenay Area 

1-800-668-2848 

Highway Paving 

Residential • Municipal 

Driveways • Parking Lots 

Patching • Sand • Gravel 

Call today for 

a free estimate! 

Looking for 

tax breaks? 

Call me 

to discuss! 

Reasonable rates, quallity service. 

250-551-4055 • admin@nooksbooks.com 

Quality Service 

Rural Health Hub...cont’d from pg 2 

• Should we consider creating a community co-op to 

purchase the Cornucopia? 

• How do we tackle the transportation logistics for medical 

needs? 

• Would an acupuncture clinic make sense in Kaslo? 

This project is made possible through the collaboration and 

support of the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, the BC Academic 

Health Sciences Network, and the BC Rural Centre. 

BC Rural Health Hubs 

KOOTENAY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

has been successful in its application for a 

CERIP grant through Heritage BC to build 

three small Canadian Pacific 

historic style buildings at the 

SS Moyie National Historic site. 

These buildings will be used for new 

displays to tell the story of the shipyards that built these ships, 

of their railway connections and also for storage. 

We are pleased to offer this job opportunity at our site for the 

duration of the construction. 

CARPENTRY LEAD 

Reporting to a KLHS Board member, this position will 

assist in recruiting and hiring local general labour and trades 

as required. The successful applicant will ensure quality 

workmanship and assist KLHS towards successful completion 

of the project. Requirements include: 

• Extensive carpentry experience 

• Red Seal or Journeyman carpentry ticket 

• Previous supervisory experience preferred 

• Ability to plan and execute daily tasks 

• Eligibility or proof of an industrial first aid course 

• References 

If you are interested in working with us on our new CP 

buildings project please send your resume no later than 

April 20/21 to ssmoyie@klhs.bc.ca OR to KLHS, 

Box 537, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0. Attention: Kit Ashenhurst. 

All applicants will receive a response. 

Western Pacific 

Marine Ltd 

Kootenay Lake Ferries 

Osprey 2000 ferry 

OUT OF SERVICE 

April 6th, 2021 - May 7th, 2021 

For semi-annual maintenance 

The smaller capacity MV Balfour ferry will be in service 

operating on the regular winter schedule. Potential for 

increased wait times during busy sailings. 

Please refer to DriveBC.ca for updates 

in regards to COVID-19 restrictions 

MV Balfour weight restriction: 

Only one 6-8 axle semi-trailer per sailing 

Western Pacifi c Marine Ltd would like to thank you for your patience. 

Adam 

MLA Brittny Anderson 

Special Advisor on Youth 

Nelson-Creston MLA 

Brittny Anderson has just 

been appointed as Premier 

John Horgan’s new Special 

Advisor on Youth. 

“Our youth are the future 

of this province and our 

government is working hard 

to give them every support 

they need to succeed,” said 

MLA Brittny Anderson. “I 

am honoured to take on the 

role as the Premier’s Special 

Advisor on Youth and I am 

excited to engage with young 

people in the Kootenays and 

across B.C. to ensure that 

their values and perspectives 

are reflected in the decisions 

our government makes.” 

As Special Advisor on 

Youth, MLA Anderson will 

serve as the point person for 

young people across government, 

providing a platform 

for them to engage directly 

Communication 

is key to a successful relationship 

Advertising 

IS communication 

Build a relationship with your clients - 

Advertise to them. It works. 

Advertising Strategist 

Adam Prisciak 

with the Province. MLA 

Anderson will work with 

youth to ensure the government 

develops a better 

understanding of the needs 

and perspectives of young 

people throughout British 

Columbia. 

MLA Anderson’s appointment 

comes with the 

announcement the BC government 

is providing more 

than 5,000 young people 

across B.C. access to skills 

training and well-paid jobs. 

The $45 million StrongerBC 

Future Leaders Program 

will help youth and young 

adults with training, internships, 

job co-ops and jobs 

in the growing tech sector, 

environment and natural 

resource fields. 

New Democrat BC Government 

Caucu 

Cheeto 

The West Kootenay Market Place 

text or call 250-505-2921 

email adam@pennywiseads.com 


Thank You 

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 

THANK YOU! VHKAS wishes 

everyone know how much effort 

has gone into revitalizing the 

Thrift Store by the following: Pete 

Chomitz, Don Scarlett and Sean 

Graham; funding by CBT Community 

Development Program, Osprey 

Foundation, Community Fund of 

North Kootenay Lake, local donations, 

and VHKAS. Special thanks 

to volunteers who have cleaned, 

painted, unstocked and restocked 

shelves, local woodsmiths for 

building shelves and cabinets, students 

who moved furniture, and Dianna 

Smith and Andy Shadrack for 

steering the project. We’ll be open 

soon, better and brighter than ever. 

Watch for Facebook notices about 

donations and opening dates. Volunteers 

are invited to work at the 

TS when it gets going. 

Personals 

KAMA SUTRA SENSUAL MAS- 

SAGE: Private Castlegar home. Attractive 

50s lady. Discretion assured. 

Please text/call, 250-304-7376. 

Merchandise 

Free for Free 

OLD COUNTRY SCOTS MAGA- 

ZINES in binders; repair manual 

for Dodge & Plymouth vans, 1971- 

1996. 250-352-9552. 

OLD STYLE CLEAR BEER BOT- 

TLES; wine bottles. 250-368-5784. 

SINGLE PANE WINDOWS: For 

greenhouse or cold frame use. 

250-353-7128, Kaslo. Thank You 

Merchandise 

Antiques 

ANTIQUE AFFAIR NOW BUYING 

Vintage Lighting, Textiles, Clothing, 

Sewing Items, Jewellery, 

Watches, Lighters, Fountain Pens, 

Metal Advertising Signs, Old Tins, 

Toys, etc. 

412 Davies Ave, Salmo 

250-354-7010. 

FURNITURE, ANTIQUES & DE- 

COR: New items weekly. Follow 

us on social for exclusive offers 

and sneak peeks. Old School Furniture, 

434 Rossland Ave, Trail. 

Open Thursday-Saturday, 12-4pm 

or by appointment. 250-521-3028. 

Merchandise 

Antiques 

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 

WANTED! Kootenay collector 

looking to buy! Advertising (bottles, 

tin cans, signs, etc.), items 

from early Kootenay located businesses 

(dishware, siphons, letterheads, 

etc.), toys, military, sports, 

comics, trading cards, transportation 

and much more! Don’t 

hesitate to contact me by email 

kootiques@gmail.com or text/call 

250-231-9959. 

Computers/Electronics 

HEXA-TEK REPAIR: Computer repairs, 

upgrades, maintenance, diagnostics, 

406 Baker Ave, Salmo. 

250-357-9271, www.HexaTek.ca 

WINLAW FINE COMPUTING..... 

www.winlawtech.com, Windows, 

Apple, Linux. Pat, 250-226-7215. 

Merchandise 

Firewood 

FIR/LARCH FIREWOOD: Book now 

before fall for summer rates. Full 

cords guaranteed, $300/cord, delivered. 

250-399-4834. 

FIREWOOD AVAILABLE: Offering 

graded hand-picked woods, $300 

and up. Call Josh for details, 250- 

505-0712. 

Furniture & Appliances 

BEARS FURNITURE & APPLIANC- 

ES: 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC. 

250-352-2202, www.bearsbrand 

source.ca 

HOME GOODS FURNITURE: A family 

business serving Kootenay families 

since 1950. 1790 HomeGoods 

Rd, Genelle, BC. www.homegoodsfurniture.com 

and on Facebook. 

THREE-SEATER CHESTERFIELD 

& ARMCHAIR: Excellent condition, 

$250; large rosewood computer 

desk and chair, great for 

home office, $300; large entertainment/media 

centre, $200; small 

maple end table, $30. 250-364- 

1735, between 4-8pm. 

Merchandise 

Misc Merch 

CORN CUTTER & CREAMER, ss, 

from Lee Valley, paid $17.50, obo; 

Proctor Silex drip coffee maker, 

12c capacity; Federer junior tennis 

racquet, lightweight, small grip, 

paid $70, obo; Italian pasta maker, 

fits Kitchenaid mixer, best offer. 

250-352-6570. 

CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW, 10˝, 

$50; Kawasaki 14˝ metal cut-off 

saw, $100; Snap-On 2000psi electric 

pressure washer, $100. All 

barely used! 250-357-9596. 

DELUXE WALL TENT: Lightly 

used, 16´x20´, w/10´ porch, needs 

some repairs, asking $1500obo. 

778-364-0411. 

GOLF BAG CADDIE (NEW); stationery 

bike, older model. 250- 

368-5784. 

HOUSEHOLD STORAGE: Steel 

shipping containers for sale/rent. 

20´ & 40´ units. Kootenay Containers, 

Castlegar. 250-365-3014. 


Financial boost 

for Selkirk College 

students 

To ensure learners receive the financial 

support required to continue studies 

through the challenges of the COVID-19 

pandemic, the provincial government is providing 

increased emergency assistance to 

Selkirk College. 

Earlier this month, the Ministry of 

Advanced Education & Skills Training 

announced additional emergency funding 

for all 25 public post-secondary institutions 

in British Columbia. Selkirk College will 

receive $175,000 in funding for 2021 to go 

along with the $159,500 provided in 2020. 

The non-repayable emergency assistance 

can be used to help with a broad range of 

costs, including living expenses, food, travel, 

portable computers and other supports for 

students who are returning to campuses for 

2021-22. Part of the $9 million invested by 

the province since March 2020 to help BC 

post-secondary students, the Selkirk College 

funds include $47,500 specifically allocated 

for Indigenous learners. 

Connecting students with vital resources 

With accessibility and student well-being 

at the forefront of planning over the last 12 

months, Selkirk College provided more than 

$800,000 in scholarships/bursaries, emergency 

funding and technology access grants 

in the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Easily eclipsing 

the average of $460,000 in annual scholarships/bursaries, 

the additional funds were 

provided through the generosity of donors 

who gave to the COVID-19 Student Relief 

Campaign last spring, provincial emergency 

funding and the ongoing Forward Together 

campaign. 

Though provincial government emergency 

funding is specifically earmarked for 

British Columbia residents, the additional 

funds raised ensure that both out-of-province 

students and international learners have 

access to financial relief. 

“We know that the pandemic continues to 

provide significant challenges for all students 

and this additional funding will assist those 

having the hardest time,” says John Kincaid, 

Vice President of Students & Advancement. 

“As an example, through technology access 

grants we have been able to provide 68 laptops 

to low-income students so they have the tools 

they need to successfully 

adapt their learning to the 

altered environment we find 

ourselves in. We will continue 

to do everything in our power 

to make sure we help students 

reach their academic goals 

through access to this type of 

financial assistance.” 

With almost $16,000 in 

emergency funding distributed 

to Indigenous students 

on all Selkirk College campuses 

in the region last year, 

the additional round of provincial 

funding will push the 

total to $47,500 and comes at 

the right time. 

“Indigenous students overcome 

many challenges to 

attend post-secondary and 

emergency funding bursaries 

ensure students can meet 

basic needs for themselves 

and their family while studying,” 

says Dianne Biin, Manager 

of Indigenous Education 

& Engagement at Selkirk College. 

“We are thankful these 

provincial funds exist as they 

provide equitable access and 

support for Indigenous students 

to build future paths.” 

More information on Selkirk 

College student financial 

support can be found 

at: https://selkirk.ca/financial-info/financial-aid/ 

student-awards-financial-support 

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Study online, full or part-time with instructor lead 

and supported classes. 

Classes start this September 2021. 

Apply today! Contact us at hello@selkirk.ca. 

selkirk.ca/office-technology 

Merchandise 

Misc Merch 

NEW DEALS WEEKLY AT KOO- 

TENAY CO-OP: Organic produce, 

groceries, meat, cheese & supplements. 

777 Baker St, Nelson, BC. 

www.kootenay.coop 

ORIGINAL SS MOYIE PAINT- 

ING: 36˝x24˝. Miss Moyie was 

painted on wood. I feel this painting 

belongs in the Kootenays. 

$1000, shipping/insurance included. 

250-777-3753. 

SOLARTECH POWER SYSTEM: 

4500W, eight 280W panels, w/ 

mounts and wiring, 100A/hr lithium 

battery, 48V Magnum inverter/ 

controller, MidNite classic charger, 

wired and mounted w/240 Square 

D panel. Used only 16mo. Asking 

$11,000obo. 778-364-0411. 

THE BLINDMAN, A WHOLE NEW 

VIEW! Nelson, BC. 250-352-3800, 

1-855-681-1123. www.theblindman.ca 

THOR MOTORCYCLE BOOTS: 

Black, men’s size 13 US, never 

used, brand new, to many feature’s 

to list, call for description, $275. 

250-505-2921. 

Merchandise 

Misc Merch 

YOUR FAVOURITE NEIGHBOUR- 

HOOD HARDWARE STORE! Slocan 

Valley Home Hardware, 5763 

Hwy 6, Winlaw. 250-226-6748. 

Musical Equipment 

PIANO TUNER AVAILABLE: Professional 

service, quality workmanship, 

repairs, appraisals. Work 

guaranteed. Call “Anything Piano”, 

250-354-8872. 

Sporting Goods 

BUYING, SELLING & TRADING 

FIREARMS: BEST PRICES PAID. 

Call Wally, 250-231-3721. 

SPORTRACK BIKE RACK: Holds 

4 bikes, $75obo. 250-505-2921. 

VIKING TRAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE: 

27.5˝ tires, 1yr old, front disc 

brakes, in good shape, $200obo. 

250-505-2921. 

Tools 

2015 STIHL MS 250 CHAINSAW: 

Runs great, $325. 250-551-3279. 

Merchandise 

Building Supplies 

ACE BUILDING CENTRE, KAS- 

LO: Check us out for all your building 

needs and more! 250-353- 

7628, www.kaslobuilding.com 

BOB’S DOOR SERVICE: Commercial, 

industrial and residential 

garage door sales, service, repair 

and installation. 24hr emergency 

service. 236-972-2627. 

HARROP-PROCTER FOREST 

PRODUCTS: Your local source for 

sustainably harvested building materials. 

A wide variety of cedar/fir 

lumber for every project. We also 

custom cut to order. Go green by 

supporting BC’s only Eco-Certified 

Community Forest. Check out our 

products at http://www.hpcommunityforest.org 

Call 250-551-5452 or 

email sales@hpcommunityforest. 

org for a quote. Monday-Friday, 

8am-4:30pm & Saturday, 9am- 

3pm. 

PERRY RIDGE PANELLING: Manufacturer 

of cedar, pine, knotty fir/ 

clear fir, edge or flat grain into siding, 

molding, panelling, flooring, 

decking and trim. 250-226-7530. 

Merchandise 

Building Supplies 

SAVE ON HUNTER DOUGLAS 

SHEERS & SHADINGS: Nelson 

Home Building Centre, 250-352- 

1919. 

Employment 

Hiring 

CARPENTRY LEAD POSITION, 

available at Kootenay Lake Historical 

Society. See full details in this 

issue of Pennywise. 

CATERER NEEDED FOR KASLO 

GOLF COURSE: Tuesday and 

Thursday dinners and Wednesday 

lunches. Contact sgardens@telus. 

net or call 250-353-3479. 

GLACIER HONDA – NOW HIR- 

ING: -Journeyman Technicians. 

-Product Advisors. -Lot Attendant. 

Please email resume to: tracey@ 

glacierhonda.com or drop off at 

1602 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 

Employment 

Hiring 

HOME HARDWARE IN TRAIL 

AND CASTLEGAR are now interviewing/hiring 

for experienced 

personal and entry level positions. 

Please send cover letter and resume 

attention to tharding@ 

homebc.com 

KOOTENAY DENTAL ARTS is 

looking to hire a part-time Hygenist 

to cover medical leave. Full details 

in this weeks Pennywise display 

ad. 

LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE 

SERVICES REQUIRED: For 11 different 

commercial properties in the 

Castlegar, Nelson Area. Contact 

Craig, 250-354-8402. 

MOTHER NATURES IN CASTLE- 

GAR IS SEEKING a part-time service 

oriented person. Experience 

in retail or natural health is an 

asset. Must be a self-starter and 

open to learning. Email resume 

and cover letter to mothernatures@netidea.com 

or deliver and 

ask for Shawna. 

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Travel advisory in effect 

At this time, all non-essential 

travel should be avoided. 

This includes travel into 

and out of BC and between 

regions of the province. For 

example: 

• Do not travel for a 

vacation 

• Do not travel to visit 

friends or family outside 

of your household 

or core bubble 

Travel for essential 

reasons 

Individual circumstances 

may affect whether a trip 

is considered essential or 

non-essential. Essential 

travel within BC includes: 

Regular travel for work 

within your region 

Travel for things like medical 

appointments and hospital 

visits 

For example, if you live 

in Vancouver and work in 

Surrey you can continue 

to commute. If you need to 

travel for essential reasons, 

take the same health and 

safety precautions you do at 

home. 

• Wash your hands often 

• Practice safe distancing, 

2 m 

• Travel only with yourself, 

household or core 

bubble 

• Stick to the outdoors 

whenever possible 

• Clean spaces often 

• Wear a mask in indoor 

spaces 

Coming from outside of 

BC 

At this time, people travelling 

to BC from another 

province or territory within 

Canada should only come 

for essential reasons. If you 

do travel, you are expected 

to follow the same travel 

guidelines as everyone else 

in BC. 

Province of BC 

Mumford 

❤❤ 

Hello I am Mumford. I am a 2 year old bunny that came 

in to the shelter a week ago. I’m gaining some much 

needed weight and feeling great! I am friendly and 

starting to show my goofy side. I love carrots but am not 

allowed to eat lettuce as it upsets my tummy. I know I will 

be happy in a nice home where I’m loved back! I love to 

chase people and have races down the hallway. 

Th e 

BC SPCA 

250-509-0297 

West Kootenay Community Animal Centre 

124 Heritage Way, Castlegar • https://adopt.spca.bc.ca 

Employment 

Employment 

Employment 

Employment 

Wanted 

Hiring 

NELSON FARMERS SUPPLY IS 

HIRING: We are excited to announce 

we are looking for an individual to 

join our team! Our full-time permanent 

position is for a front counter 

sales clerk, who will be responsible 

for greeting & serving customers, 

refilling shelves, and light cleaning 

duties. General computer, creative 

communication, & positive teamwork 

skills as well as a willingness 

to thoroughly learn & provide advice 

on products is a must. If you feel 

like you’d be a good fit for our team, 

please don’t hesitate to come by with 

your resume! 524 Railway Street. 

THE BLUEBELLE, KASLO is seeking 

part-time and full-time kitchen 

and front of house staff for bistro’s 

busy season. Job descriptions 

available at www.bluebellebistro.ca 

Hiring 

PART-TIME POSITION: Continuous, 

reliable student or semi-retired 

person w/own transportation for 

Castlegar area yard work and light 

equipment maintenance. Average 

15-30 hrs/wk. Send resume & references 

to: chamroad@shaw.ca 

TEACHING POSITION: The Whole 

School, a K to Gr. 7 Independent 

School in Winlaw, BC, is hiring an 

elementary teacher for the 2021-22 

school year. Current BCCT certification 

and a passion for alternative 

education required. Experience in 

multi-aged classrooms and outdoor 

education are assets. Looking for an 

independent, creative, collaborative 

individual with strong team teaching 

and communication skills. For 

further information contact Principal 

Rose Hodwitz at wholeschoolrose@ 

gmail.com. Resumes and teaching 

certificates can be emailed wholeschool@gmail.com. 

Closing date 

Friday, Apr. 23 by 3pm. 

PART-TIME JANITORIAL HELP 

WANTED IN NELSON: Must be reliable, 

able to work independently, have 

own transportation. Send resume & 

references to heidirolfs@netidea.com 

Business Opportunity 

FREE BUSINESS COUNSELLING 

FOR BUSINESS STARTUPS: Free 

appointments on Thursdays, 

April 15 & 29. Email: info@futures. 

bc.ca to book a time for a counsellor 

to call you. All counselling 

appointments are currently being 

held over the phone. Community 

Futures offers business loans, 

business workshops, resource library, 

Self-Employment Program, 

1 on 1 business counselling and 

the Basin Business Advisors Program! 

www.futures.bc.ca 

ESTABLISHED BODY PROD- 

UCTS MANUFACTURER FOR 

SALE: Crescent Valley. Great 

family business. https://imagine 

kootenay.com/opportunity/estab 

lished-body-products-manufac 

turer/ 

Business Opportunity 

IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND: 

Now available for credible business 

opportunities through Columbia Basin 

Trust. ourtrust.org/iif 

Help Wanted 

HANDYMAN WANTED: Repair of 

wooden perimeter fence in Ootischenia 

area. Call Dean, 604-210-0311. 

Wanted 

Looking For 

ACTION FIGURES: Also collecting 

video games, old books, magazines, 

comic books, VHS horror 

movies, coins, collections of nic’ 

nacks. Sam, 250-355-2822. 

$$$ COIN COLLECTOR LOOKING 

TO PURCHASE COLLECTIONS, 

Accumulations, Royal Canadian 

Mint Coins & Sets, Olympic, Gold 

and Silver Coins, Paper Currency, 

etc. Please call Chad, 250-499- 

0251, Kootenays. 

WANTED, MAN’S ROLEX 

WATCH: Local Nelson collector, 

will pay up to $9000. 250-551- 

3000. 

Looking For 

FIREARMS: Call John Urquhart in 

confidence anytime. I will come to 

your home. 250-367-7540. 

LOOKING FOR USABLE FARM- 

LAND: 10 plus acres in Blewett or 

North Shore. 250-509-0006, sarahrilkoff@gmail.com 

OLD BEER/POP SIGNS, wooden/metal 

crates, old gas/service 

station items, old Coke/pop machines. 

250-231-9397. 

OLDER HOCKEY & BASE- 

BALL CARDS WANTED: From 

1950s-1980s; +sports memorabilia, 

in good condition. John, 250- 

368-8986, 250-368-1158. 

PERSON FOR CLEANING ONCE 

PER WEEK, but possibly more 

extensive assistance immediately 

after operation. Located between 

Nelson and Balfour. snowonsnow@yahoo.ca 

USA - !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! 

GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 

1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR 

PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866- 

433-8277. 

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9 Easy Foods to Grow during the Pandemic! 

1. Beans - Full sun, regular waterings 

and moderately rich soil is all they 

need. You don’t need a big garden to 

grow green beans if you choose pole 

varieties. Make a tipi for the vines to 

grow on from branches (8 ft tall at 

least) or suspend some netting and 

grow them on a sunny wall against 

the house. Soak the beans (seeds) 

in water the day before you intend to 

plant them. 

5. Cucumbers - Another crop that can 

be a great space saver. Cucumber 

vines will climb a fence or trellis, just 

like pole beans. Wait to sow seeds 

until the soil is reliably warm - mid to 

late May. Sow directly into moist, fertile 

soil with tons of sun. 

8. Tomatoes - With so many different 

varieties available at the local nursery, 

you can have a cornucopia of colours 

and fl avours growing in your garden. 

Tomatoes (like pepper plants) also do 

very well in containers. The containers 

should be large so that the roots 

have at least 8 inches in which to grow 

down. 5 gallon buckets are a good 

choice. Tomato plants love full sun and 

well drained, slightly acidic soil. 

Funk 

Farm 

2. Zucchinis - Notoriously productive! 

One plant alone can yield up to 10 

pounds in a single season. Zucchini 

plants like full sun, and moist welldrained 

soils amended with compost. 

Make sure you give each plant lots 

of room - a circle 3’ in diameter with 

3 seedling in the middle should be 

enough 

3. Radishes - Rewarding, since the 

seeds are quick to sprout, often within 

a week! Some varieties are ready to 

harvest within just three weeks after 

planting. Radishes thrive in a sunny 

areas with loose soil. 

4. Leaf Lettuce - Best for beginners. 

Lettuce plants grow quickly, like full 

sun but will tolerate shade. Sow directly 

in early spring and water regularly. 

Another great thing about lettuce plant, 

is that they keep on giving if you harvest 

just a bit here and there in your 

patch. 

6. Onions - Buy “onion sets” which 

are tiny onions that were grown in the 

previous year and then stored. Did you 

know that mature onions will let you 

know they are ready? When their tops 

turn yellow and bend over, pull bulb, 

brush off soil and allow to cure for 7-10 

days in a warm, dry, ventilated space. 

If you don’t want to wait that long you 

can pull earlier and use the small 

plants as green onions. 

7. Peas - When selecting your peas, 

choose a disease-resistant variety. 

Plant them early. Like beans, soak the 

seeds for 24 hours before planting. 

Water regularly to keep them happy! 

Pick often to keep them producing. 

9. Potatoes - Start with seed potatoes, 

cut them into chunks, and dry overnight 

before planting. Potato plants 

love full sun and regular light watering. 

Easiest way to grow potatoes is 

a grow bag fi lled with rich potting soil 

and compost. When plants are about 

eight inches tall add more soil to the 

bag. Repeat this process until the bag 

is full. When the foliage yellows, stop 

watering, wait a week and dig up your 

potatoes. It’s like a treasure hunt! 

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OPENING APRIL 24! 

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Hanging Baskets 

Aiving for Mother’s Day! 

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Turn left at Mama Sita's Café, left off Winlaw bridge 1.5 km 

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Check out the 

#BuyBasin Festival 

The BuyBasin Festival 

brings in 100+ local entrepreneurs, 

businesses, and 

performers who are going 

LIVE on Facebook this 

spring with expert tips, giveaways, 

demos, live music, 

and behind-the-scenes fun. 

The Facebook page to follow 

is The #BuyBasin Festival 

and you can also catch each 

of the live videos on @Basin- 

BusinessAdvisors Facebook 

page: https://www.facebook. 

com/basinbusinessadvisors 

Buy Basin Festival has 

room for a few more local 

businesses 

A lot has changed in the 

province since last week, and 

local businesses, especially 

restaurants, are feeling the 

squeeze. 

In response, we have 40 

more FREE feature spots in 

the #BuyBasin Festival for 

entrepreneurs and business 

owners across the basin 

– please help us fill the spots! 

Apply for a spot in the 

#BuyBasin Festival Here: 

https://survey.ourtrust.org/ 

selectsurvey/TakeSurvey. 

aspx?PageNumber=1&- 

SurveyID=7lM19pl&Preview=true# 

The #BuyBasin Festival is 

open to all levels of social 

media experience. You don't 

have to be a movie star to 

make a simple and effective 

video to reach your customers 

online – we're here to 

help and meet you wherever 

you're at with your social 

media skills! 

Every #BuyBasin Festival 

participant will be paired 

with a coach who will meet 

digitally one-on-one to help 

the participant plan their 

video and give bespoke 

social media or digital 

coaching to help them build 

business in 2021. 

Columbia Basin Trust 

JASON THOMPSON 

Carpenter and General Contractor 

5 REASONS to choose NEWT’S CARPENTRY: 

• Local Business • Owner/Operator 

• Diversified Skills; 

Decks, Fences, Renovations, Additions, Sheds 

• 15 Years Experience • Friendly Service 

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SUPPORT LOCAL PET CHARITIES! 

Take part in the BLUE BARN Pet Food Challenge 

Through April, for every 10 lbs of pet 

food sold, Blue Barn will donate 1 lb 

to KAAP and H.E.A.R.T 

We have all your pets’ favourites including: 

Arcana, Orijen, GO!, NOWfresh, Summit, 

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USED ALUMINUM UTILITY 

TRAILER: Such as sold at Canadian 

Tire. 250-304-9419. 

WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS! 

Please see our display ad in this 

issue of Pennywise for more details, 

or call 250-864-3521. 

Services 

Contractors/Trades 

A.D. CONTRACTING: Residential 

Renovation and Construction, 

Windows, Doors, Kitchens, Bathrooms, 

Decks, Laneway Homes 

and more. acrrodesign@gmail. 

com 778-962-0707. 

ALL AROUND SEPTIC SER- 

VICES LTD. Servicing the West 

Kootenay. 250-354-3644, email 

allsepticvac@gmail.com, www.allaroundsepticservices.com 

ALL PHASES HOME RENOVA- 

TIONS: Kitchens, bathrooms, 

windows & doors. Licensed, registered, 

insured. Photos, references. 

Book in advance. Michael Nesbitt 

Contracting, 250-825-4771. 


A&A PAINTING LTD. 32 YRS IN 

BUSINESS: Professional and best 

service guaranteed. Bonded, licenced 

and insured. Call now 

250-354-9015 Nelson; 250-304- 

5237 Castlegar; 250-368-1044 

Trail. office@aapainting.ca www. 

aapainting.ca 

ALL TYPE ROOFING & RENOVAT- 

ING: Serving the West Kootenays 

since 1993. Roofing, Framing, Tiling, 

Bathrooms. Work guaranteed. 

250-368-8857. 

ALUMINUM RAILINGS AND VI- 

NYL DECKING: Free estimates. 

Call Royal Vinyl Decking at 250- 

231-7905 or email royalvinyl@ 

shaw.ca 


AMC PLUMBING AND HEATING: 

Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks, Gas 

Fitting, Air Conditioning, renovations 

and more. 250-608-3240, 

amcplumbing6@gmail.com www. 

amcplumbing.ca 

ATR CONSTRUTION: Residential, 

Commercial, Industrial. Framing, 

foundations, retaining walls, housing, 

garages, decks, finishing, 

renos. Experienced, Organized, 

Professional. Insured and Work- 

Safe. atrcarp@gmail.com, 250- 

304-5895. 

AVIS EXCAVATING, LANDSCAP- 

ING, DRIVEWAYS, LAND CLEAR- 

ING, TREE AND STUMP REMOV- 

AL, GRAVEL HAULING, ETC. 

Contact: Avis Excavating, 250- 

226-7849. L.M. AVIS lmavis@telus. 

net, www.avisexcavating.com 


BRENTON INDUSTRIES LTD: 

Kaslo Excavation Contractor, 

Septic & Utility Installations, Land 

Clearing & Tree Trimming. Call 

Sean, 250-551-4058, www.brentonindustries.ca 

BALFOUR BOBCAT SERVICES: 

Grading, driveway repair, site prep, 

etc. Experienced, efficient operator. 

Free estimates. 250-509-0070. 

BULLDOG CONCRETE FINISH- 

ING: Your Kootenay Concrete 

Specialist! Basement/garage 

floors, patios, driveways, form 

to finish. Organized journeyman. 

250-365-5573, www.bulldogconcretefinishing.ca 

CASCADIA ROOFING, 25 years 

contracting in West Kootenays. 

Reroofing, new installations, repairs. 

Roof inspections/reports. 

Asphalt/fibreglass laminate shingles, 

metal roofing & cedar shake 

conversions. WSBC & liability 

insurance. Quality workmanship 

guaranteed. 250-354-2999. 


CLELAND ROOFING & REPAIRS: 

30yrs experience, 23yrs certified. 

Certified roofers are the only way 

to get your manufacturer’s warranty, 

10yr transferable warranty. 

Old-fashioned service. Call 250- 

367-9380. 

CRESTVIEW PAINTING: 25yrs+ 

experience, reliable/quality work 

that lasts, new construction, residential, 

repaints, certified journeyman. 

Fully insured. 250-304-5197. 

CURRY’S EXCAVATING: EX-120 

and 5T Mini - for all your digging 

needs!! WAYNE CURRY, 250-226- 

7661, valhallacur@hotmail.com 

DESIGNING AND CRAFTING 

UNIQUE Timber Frame Homes for 

the Kootenays and beyond since 

1989. 1-888-713-1800. 

ED’S ELECTRIC: New construction, 

service upgrades, renovations, 

service calls, free estimates. 

Call Ed at 250-304-7621. 


April clean-up of Kootenay Lake’s East Shore 

Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship 

Society (FoKLSS) in partnership 

with Trails for Creston Valley Society 

(TCVS) and the East Shore Freshwater 

Habitat Society (ESFHS) will be 

facilitating a garbage cleanup initiative 

along the east shore of Kootenay Lake 

between Riondel and Wynndel 

throughout the month 

of April. 

In honor of Earth Day we 

are calling for all hands on 

deck to address the growing 

issue of garbage pollution 

on the beautiful shoreline 

of Kootenay Lake. Our 

focus area this year is the 

east shore from Riondel to 

Wynndel. Garbage has been 

building up at popular public 

lake access sites along 

this stretch throughout the 

year, which is suspected to 

be a direct result of an influx of people 

enjoying these beautiful spaces, paired 

with a lack of receptacle access. 

All you have to do to take part is: 

1. Choose a favorite site you would 

like to clean (from the map below) and 

check to see if the site has already been 

cleaned (from the list below) 

2. Let Friends of Kootenay Lake 

know which sites you plan to clean/ 

have cleaned (so we can keep our list 

updated) 

3. Get out there and clean the site! 

Don’t forget to check the list of what to 

bring below. 

4. (Optional) submit photos of your 

cleanup to our Kootenay Lake Beach 

Cleanup Photo Contest for a chance to 

win prizes from local businesses! 

Landfill fees will be covered by 

FoKLSS for volunteers who participate 

in the campaign to ensure the proper 

and safe disposal of removed garbage. 

Please contact us at info@friendsofkootenaylake.ca 

to find out how to get your 

voucher. 

Friends of Kootenay Lak 

For All Your Currency Exchange Needs 

$ 

kootenay currency exchange 

• foreign exchange • drafts 

• gold • silver 

Better Than 

Bank Rates 

when buying or 

selling US dollars 

715 Vernon St., Nelson • 250-354-1441 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm 

$ 

PHILIP KANIGAN BSc, DMD 

Notary Public Inc. A Name You Can Trust 

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS by appointment 

Please call 250-365-2289. Ask us about our safety procedures! 

2009 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC Tel. 250-365-2289 Fax 250-365-2275 www.castlegarnotary.com 

Wills & Power of Attorneys 

Representation Agreements 

Real Estate Purchases & Sales 

Real Estate Contracts 

Mortgages/Refinances 

Changes to Land Titles 

Subdivisions 

Easements 

and more 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Tuesday, April 27th 6:00 pm Pacific Time Online Via Webex 

https://nelsonho.webex.com/nelsonho/j.php?MTID=m1e28c4c941d4f582ea5b04bfcb776951 

Access Code: 133 214 2369 | Password: j4N6zc2ciTn 

Telephone: 1 (844) 426-4405 |Access Code: 133 214 2369 

NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held remotely at 6pm on April 27, 2021 to receive representations from all persons who 

deem it in their interest regarding the following: 

Bylaw 2747: proposal to amend Electoral Area ‘A’ Land Use Bylaw No. 2315, 2013 to amend Residential Cluster Development Permit 

Area regulations, to amend the definition of park, to amend zone boundary general regulations, to amend fence heights in the R1 zone, 

to remove construction of accessory buildings prior to principal use in residential zones, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

Bylaw 2751: proposal to amend Electoral Area ‘E’ Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2260, 2013 to amend Residential Cluster 

Development Permit Area and Temporary Use Permit regulations, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

Bylaw 2752: proposal to amend Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2214, 2011 to amend Development Permit Areas 

and Temporary Use Permit regulations, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

Bylaw 2754: proposal to amend Slocan Lake North portion of Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1967, 2009 to amend 

Development Permit Areas and Temporary Use Permit regulations, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

Bylaw 2755: proposal to amend Kootenay – Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1157, 1996 to amend Temporary Use 

Permit regulations, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

Bylaw 2756: proposal to amend Electoral Area ‘K’ – The Arrow Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2022, 2009 to amend Environmentally 

Sensitive Residential Cluster Development Area, and minor housekeeping amendments. 

The aforementioned proposed bylaws may be inspected from April 5 to April 27, 2021 both inclusive, on the web: www.rdck.bc.ca and at the 

location indicated below between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Written submissions for or against 

the proposed amendment can be provided or verbal submissions made at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written 

submissions must be delivered to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, prior to 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. All written 

submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 fax at (250) 352-9300 or email at plandept@rdck.bc.ca. 

Please direct enquiries to Dana Hawkins at (250) 352-8153 or toll-free 1-800-268-7325, email dhawkins@rdck.bc.ca 

DATED at Nelson, B.C. this 18th day of March, 2021. Mike Morrison, Corporate Officer 

SOLD 

P/T HYGIENIST 

& P/T CDA 

Part-time Hygienist, wanted, 1-2 days, temporary 

position to cover medical leave. 

Part-time CDA required immediately for 

established, modern, progressive and 

fully digital, paperless practice in Nelson. 

Tues, Thurs 7:30- 4:30, Wed 10-6. Ideal candidate 

is an energetic, outgoing team player. 

Experience is an asset, but training with existing 

staff will be offered for the right candidate. 

Competitive compensation, extended health 

benefits, CE and uniform allowances offered. 

Opportunity with a friendly, upbeat team 

providing patient-centered care with highly 

skilled dentists. Office has CBCT, IO scanner 

doing full range of general dentistry and 

implant surgeries. 

Send resume to: 

info@kootenaydentalarts.com 

or drop off resume in person: 

201-225 Hall St, Nelson. 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 


ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE: Licensed, 

experienced, semiretired. 

Furnace work, renos, small jobs, 

serge protection. Reasonable 

rates. Jim Rogan, 250-353-9638, 

250-354-8910. 


HOOVER MASONRY, CERTIFIED 

EXPERIENCED MASON: Stonework, 

Bricklaying, Tile Setting, 

Custom Masonry Fireplaces, Restoration, 

Chimney Re-pointing, 

Stone Patios & Stairs, Retaining 

Walls, Manufactured Stone. Communication...Service...Satisfaction! 

250-551-3245, hoovermasonry@gmail.com 


JUSTHINK PAINTING: Serving 

Kaslo & Area. Residential, commercial, 

interior & exteriors. Seniors 

discount. Free estimates. 25+ yrs 

experience. All work guaranteed. 

Call Stephan, 250-353-7128, 250- 

353-1051, 604-961-2042. 


KULIC CONSTRUCTION: Concrete, 

framing, finishing. Specializing 

in renovations, interiors/exteriors, 

free estimates. 250-551-9647. 


NEWT’S CARPENTRY: No matter 

what it is, if you need it built right 

in the Koots, call Newt’s. Jason 

Thompson, 250-231-9713. 

EXCAVATION SERVICES, paver 

installations, decks, fences, retaining/garden 

walls, stone work - 

natural/faux. 250-505-6004, www. 

CascadiaLandscaping.ca 

FLOW PLUMBING & HEAT- 

ING LTD: We make it drain! 

Competitive pricing, no job too 

small.250-685-8177 

HAL THE PAINTER 23 YEARS 

IN KASLO & AREA: Making your 

house/business new again! WCB, 


HELI-R ENTERPRISES: Excavating, 

Stump Removal. Pallet Forks, 

Auger, Landscaping and Dump 

Trailer Services. Call Rennie to 

book your project, 250-231-0047. 

JM ROOFING: Asphalt, shingles/ 

metal installation. Knowledgeable, 

professional service. Workmanship 

guaranteed. 250-231-5327. 

HIM N HER CONTRACTING: 

Home renovation, maintenance & 

repair, licensed and insured, over 

32yrs in construction industry, 

excellent references and photos 

available, check us out on Facebook. 

For fast, friendly and courteous 

service please call, Vanessa 

or Dusty, 250-212-2384. 

KOOTENAY WOODSTOVES VAL- 

OR SPRING SALE: 10% discount 

April 25-30. 250-352-2001, www. 

kootenaywoodstoves.com 

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN: Renovations, 

New Construction, Service 

Upgrades, Surge Protection, 

Service Calls & Troubleshooting. 

No Job too small! Serving Nelson, 

Castlegar and Kaslo. Call/ 

text Matt, 250-551-6220 or email 

mocontracting@outlook.com 

MONASHEE CONSTRUCTION: 

Serving the community for over 

30yrs. Home renovations, bathrooms, 

kitchens, basements, etc. 

Fully insured & licensed. 250- 

368-1850. 

MS STEEL DESIGN LTD: Steel shelters, 

carports and more. 250-365- 

2971, www.mssteeldesign.com 

MY PLUMBER: No job too small. 

Maintain, service, install, plumbing 

systems, blocked sewer lines. 

250-521-0206, 250-687-9041 

(cell), email columbiamyplumber@ 

gmail.com 

PACE ELECTRIC: Underground to 

overhead. Residential or commercial. 

All your electrical needs. 250- 

304-8930 (cell). 

PARADISE VALLEY PLUMBING: 

Plumbing contractor serving the 

Kootenay area, www.paradiseval 

leyplumbing.ca 250-226-7947, 250- 

777-3588 (cell) or schaferspeare@ 

gmail.com 

R&S ROOFING: Seamless Gutters 

too! Call for free estimate. WCB/insured, 

licensed, workmanship guaranteed 

on labour. Booking for this 

season! Richard, 250-367-9404. 

RENK MASONRY: High quality 

stonework, tile, bricks, blocks, 

etc. Call Brian Renk, 778-460- 

0028, 604-313-9374 (cell) or email 

brianrenk@shaw.ca 

N picture online: www.pennywiseads.com Your local shopper • Pennywise N Apr 19, 2021 9

Thomas Matthew Murphy 

It is with great sadness that we announce 

the passing of Tom on Thursday 

April 8, 2021 in Nelson, B.C. Tom was 

blessed to slip away peacefully and quietly 

in his own home. 

Born on April 3, 1932 in Kimberley, B.C. 

to Agnes and Thomas Murphy. One of 

Tom’s greatest joys was swimming, for 

which he was well known. In 1955, at 

the age of 23, he swam 22 miles of the 

treacherous length of Kootenay Lake’s 

West Arm from Proctor to Nelson in just 

over 12 hours. 

His love of traveling with his wife, Marie, 

took them to a variety of destinations 

near and far. Canoeing on Kootenay 

Lake with his children filled in 

many of his precious recreation hours 

as well the many years he spent creating 

stunning rock wall terraces on his 

property on Kootenay Lake. His children, 

all talented in different art mediums, 

inherited Tom’s passion for painting 

landscapes. All of these qualities were 

shadowed by the impression everyone 

immediately got from Tom and that was 

his unique sense of humour and his 

ability to turn a mundane event into an 

entertaining story. 

Tom worked as a firefighter 

in Nelson and 

was recently honoured 

for his heroism in rescuing 

3 young boys 

from the roof of the 

burning Strathcona 

hotel in 1955. He then 

worked in mining underground 

in the Bluebell 

Mine in Riondel 

and finally at the Sullivan 

Mine in Kimberley where he retired. 

Through his health challenges with 

COPD, he found comfort in his devotion 

to God, and appreciated the connection 

with the Catholic Church. He continued 

to have a crusty sense of humour 

throughout his challenging days, and 

became quite a chef serving pork roasts, 

and steaks to his family. 

Tom is predeceased by his loving wife, 

Marie, his son Tom Junior, and his sister 

Patricia Mclaughlin. Tom is survived 

and dearly missed by his four daughters: 

Shannon Murphy, Jo-Anne Wajer (Tom), 

Pam Murphy and Erin Murphy (Jim Upchurch); 

four grandchildren, Charles and 

Michelle Ratcliffe and Chloe and Everett 

Smith; and his brothers 

John and Jim, his 

sister Kathleen; and 

Don Lawson and many 

nieces and nephews. 

The family wishes to 

offer their deep gratitude 

to his niece Tina 

Coletti for her loving 

care, his close friend 

Anne Harris, along 

with his neighbours 

and friends Cathy and 

Brad McIntosh, Nurse 

Practitioner Amanda 

Ames, the Nurses and Pharmacy staff at 

the Nelson Medical clinic, Dr. Cochrane, 

and Dr. Malpass, Val Aimes, and the Interior 

Health Community Care team; all of 

whom deeply cared for him and enjoyed 

his great sense of humour which he never 

lost. You all contributed to Tom’s wish 

of being able to stay at home. 

In Lieu of flowers, the family welcomes 

donations to a charity that 

helps children, which was Tom’s and 

Marie’s passion. 

The funeral, due to Covid 19, was for just 

family at the graveside, held at the Nelson 

cemetery on April 15, 2021. 

Personal messages of condolence can be left on the Thompson Funeral Service website https://www.thompsonfs.ca 

How youth can go from 

innovation to entrepreneurship 

Now more than ever young 

people are stepping up to the 

innovation challenges and 

seeking the skills and tools 

required to be set up for success 

with startups that last. 

Youth Innovation Showcase, 

GLOWS and League of Innovators 

have partnered to host 

a session focused on turning 

the ideas of young people 

into viable businesses so they 

can continue to work on sustainable 

solutions that are 

impactful and matter. 

Who should sign up? 

• Youth ages 12-24 from 

across Canada 

• Youth who have an 

idea that is ready to 

validate and take action 

on 

• Curious minds that 

want to know more 

about entrepreneurship 

• GLOWS Community: 

Youth in the Kootenay 

region in BC + beyond 

interested in Growing & 

Learning Opportunities 

With STEAM 

• LOI Community: 

Youth curious about 

entrepreneurship and 

innovation especially 

from the LOI Innovators 

Academy community 

Learning Outcomes 

• Become familiar with 

the process of problem 

solving for entrepreneurship 

• Learn how to come up 

with creative ideas 

• Learn how to communicate 

your ideas 

This free, 90-minute deep 

dive, interactive workshop 

takes place on April 28 at 4:30 

pm PST / 5:30 pm MT. Take 

your idea to action! 

Register at https://tinyurl. 

com/b3p22xnx or contact 

Tanya Malcolm, GLOWS 

Program Manager, 236-527- 

2121 x703 | tanya@kast.com 

Kootenay Ass’n for Science & 

Technology 

Mark was born on June 

24, 1962 and passed away 

peacefully at 

Columbia View 

Lodge care 

home in Trail, 

BC on April 9, 

2021 after a 

long battle with 

COPD. 

Mark 

is predeceased 

by his Dad 

(Jack), nephew 

(Randy), and 

great-nephews 

(Cody & Trevor). 

He is survived by his mother 

(Joan); siblings Barb, Norman 

(Trudy), Gail (Jim), Brian & 

Leonard; nieces Tammi, Patricia, 

Elizabeth, Melanie, Carley 

(Bob), and Brittany; nephews 

James, Doug (Amanda); 

and many great-nieces and 

nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins 

and friends. 

Mark Edward 

RICH 

Mark loved hunting, fishing, 

camping, gardening, his 

woodworking 

crafts, as well 

as hanging out 

with family and 

friends as much 

as he could. 

He had 

made the wish 

to not have a 

formal service. 

Mark will be 

cremated and 

the family will 

place his ashes 

in his favourite 

hunting and fishing spots at a 

later date. 

Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral 

and Cremation Services has been 

entrusted with arrangements. 

Condolences may be left at 

https://www.myalternatives.ca/trail/ 

obituaries/2021-rich-mark-edward 

Joan Ruth 

It is with great sadness and heartfelt 

loss that we announce the passing 

of Joan Ruth Martin on March 25, 

2021 at the age of 81, with family 

at her side. 

Joan was a courageous warrior who 

battled cancer for the last 10 months. 

We are fortunate that she was able 

to spend the last 4 months with Don 

at Columbia View Lodge, surrounded 

by all of the caring staff. 

She will be forever missed by her loving 

family including her husband Don 

Martin, son Mark (Mary-Ellen) Martin, 

daughter Marlese Hutter (Kevin 

Campbell), grandchildren Andrew 

(Ashley) Martin, Kayla Martin, Kassandra 

and Alixandria Hutter as well 

as great-grandchildren Aaliyah and 

Rylan, adopted sister Linda McDermid, 

sister-in-law and brother-in-law 

Nancy and Dick Lopaschuck, sister-inlaw 

Elaine Martin and all of her nieces 

and nephews. She was predeceased 

by her parents, her son David Martin, 

her brothers-in-law Bruce and Allen 

Martin, her sister-in-law Karen Martin 

and her nephew Jeff Martin. 

 

Joan was born in Trail, BC. When she 

was 16 she met Don. They married 

and bought a home in Rossland and 

then welcomed their three children 

David, Mark and Marlese into the 

world. They moved to Woodbury 

Resort on Kootenay Lake and became 

snowbirds for 15 years. They 

spent lots of time at Riverside Adventure 

Trails Resort in Bullhead City 

but also travelled to Lake Havasu, 

Loughlin, Fort Mojave, Yuma, Death 

Valley, Palm Springs and the California 

coast. Joan loved camping, golfing, 

exploring historic sites, cooking 

and was extremely talented and had 

 

Martin 

many passions and did every craft 

that is out there. 

Joan was known for her Heart of 

Gold ♥. Her door was always open. 

There are simply not enough words 

to express or capture what she 

meant to us and how many people’s 

lives she impacted. She will be 

remembered for her great sense of 

humor and the shenanigans she was 

involved in. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 

a later date at Woodbury Resort on 

Kootenay Lake once Covid Restrictions 

are lifted. 

As an expression of sympathy, those 

who wish to do so, may send donations 

in Joan’s honor to the Kootenay 

Boundary Regional Hospital 

Health Foundation (Columbia View 

Lodge) at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, 

BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www. 

kbrhhealthfoundation.ca 

You are invited to leave a personal 

message of condolence 

at the family’s online register at 

www.myalternatives.ca 

Services 

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Services 

Services 

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RNR ELECTRIC & CONTROLS: 

Your local Kaslo & Area electrician 

for residential, commercial and industrial 

projects. Call Randy, 250- 

366-0087. 

R.J. EARTHWORKS EXCAVAT- 

ING AND CONTRACTING: E50 

Bobcat, dump trailer. Land development, 

site prep, land clearing, 

driveways, boulder walls, retaining 

walls, basements, septic, underground 

utilities, fencing, hauling. 

Fully insured, fast, effi cient. Call/ 

text 250-551-7347, r.j.earthworks@gmail.com 

SW PRESSURE WORKS: Building 

softwashing, moss removal, concrete, 

gutter and soffi t cleaning. 

250-304-5985, www.SWPressure- 

Works.com 


SASQUATCH CARPENTRY: 

Skilled carpenter available. Red 

Seal certified with over 15 years 

experience in reno’s and new construction. 

Energetic and efficient. 

Tom, 250 509-0021, sasquatchcarpentry@gmail.com 

SAMURAI HARDWOOD FLOOR- 

ING: Residential/Commercial Flooring 

and Tiling Services, Professional 

Installations, Custom Stairs, 

Refi nishing Services, 295 Baker 

Street, Nelson. 778-463-5388. 

SELKIRK INSULATORS a division 

of Seib Contracting: For all your 

residential and commercial insulation 

needs. Certified spray foam installation, 

conventional & blown-in 

residential. Licensed, Insured, and 

WorkSafeBC. Serving Trail, Rossland, 

Castlegar, Fruitvale, Nelson 

and Grand Forks area. 250-231- 

2837 


TILE YOUR WORLD WITH 

ADONIS TILE: Custom, quality 

tile/stone installation, over 20yrs 

experience. www.adonistile.ca, 

250-357-2715. 

TILT BUILT CONSTRUCTION 

LTD.: BC housing licensed builder 

with over 20yrs of experience 

managing extensive renovations 

and new custom homes. In house 

construction services ensures a 

high level of quality and on time 

completion. 250-354-2780, www. 

tiltbuilt.ca 

TRIXIE’S CLEANING AND JUNK 

REMOVAL is now booking for junk 

removal jobs and spring cleaning. 

WCB coverage, licensing and insurance. 

www.Trixiecleaners.ca, 

250-365-9313. 


WITH AN ACCENT FINE CAR- 

PENTRY: Specializing in interior 

finishing, built-ins and railings. 

250-551-1842. 

WOLFGANG’S PLUMBING: Serving 

the Slocan Valley and surrounding 

area. Qualifi ed pump 

installer. 250-226-7320, wteiner@ 

netidea.com 

General Services 

COLUMBIA DRIVING SOLUTIONS. 

WE ARE BACK: Health challenges 

resolved. Over 20 years experience. 

Call 250-513-1164. 

COLUMBIA DRIVING SOLUTIONS: 

Seniors do you have a driving retest? 

We can help. Call today, 250- 

513-1164. 

COLUMBIA DRIVING SOLUTIONS. 

WE ARE BACK! Getting your N, or 

getting rid of your N? Book your April 

lessons. Call 250-513-1164. 

ALL THINGS VACUUM: By phone, 

serving the Kootenays for over 

30yrs. Repairs, Bags and Accessories. 

250-231-6041. 


ALL-HOME & COMMERCIAL RE- 

PAIR: Handyman services, roofs, 

gutters and more. 250-267-8591. 

ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS: 

Clothing only, hemming, zipper 

repair or replacement, etc. Call 

Marg, 250-365-3943. 

BEAVER’S SEPTIC TANK CLEAN- 

ING SERVICE: Serving the Kootenays. 

Goes the distance! 250-354- 

3508 (cell) or 250-357-9724. 

BOB’S DOOR SERVICE: Commercial, 

industrial and residential 

garage door sales, service, repair 

and installation. 24hr emergency 

service. 236-972-2627. 

BOOKKEEPING BY LOUISE: 

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Young Visions cont’d 

event. It opens Friday, April 

22 at the Kootenay Gallery 

of Art in Castlegar and 

runs until May 29. There 

will be no formal opening 

event this year but people 

are invited to attend a comeand-go 

style Open House 

on April 24 from 10 am – 4 

pm. Admission to the Open 

House is free and donations 

are welcome. 

“This is my favourite show 

of the year” says Val Field, 

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Gallery. “It is such a pleasure 

to see the creativity and hard 

work of our local students. 

The variety and quality of 

the artwork is outstanding.” 

Gallery Curator, Maggie 

Shirley agrees with Field 

and adds, “We missed this 

exhibition so much last year. 

The youth offer such positive 

energy and insights. ” 

The Gallery is grateful 

Registered Wastewater 

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to School District 20 for 

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art teachers. Shirley says 

“It’s been a rough year for 

students and for teachers. 

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teachers involved have gone 

above and beyond their job 

expectations to support the 

students. ” The show is supported 

by School District 

20, the BC Arts Council, the 

City of Castlegar and the BC 

Gaming Commission. 

Young Visions runs from 

April 22 to May 29. Masks 

are required and you may be 

asked to wait if the number 

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regulations. The Gallery is 

open Tuesday to Saturday, 

10 am to 5 pm. Admission 

to the show is free for members 

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non-members. 

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Notices 

KASLO & DISTRICT LIBRARY 

AGM: Wednesday, Apr. 21 at 5pm 

via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. For 

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us at info@kalso.bclibrary.ca 

VINCE DEVITO SHOES AND OR- 

THOTICS: We are temporarily relocated 

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HORSE HAY: Small squares, 

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REATION AND TRAILS SOCI- 

ETY 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING will be held online at 

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meeting link and agenda (reports, 

plans, election of Directors) will 

be on our website and Facebook 

pages, and will be emailed Apr. 

26. You must be a current member 

to vote at the AGM. To renew or 

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Golf Club. We are an active group 

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skiing, snowshoeing, mountain 

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and the like. 2. Build and maintain 

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Notices

OPEN LETTER 

Dear Pennywise folks: 

I must respond to the dreadful advertisement 

on the back page of the March 22 issue 

of Pennywise, posed by the misleadingly-titled 

Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund of Kimberley. 

It characterizes scientists as deploring 

we evil humans because our pick-ups, quads, 

bikes & snowmobiles will kill every critter 

we encounter. No scientist has ever said anything 

like that; and animals are not critters, 

a degrading word also not used by scientists. 

It decries the incorrect assumption that parks 

are good, roads bad for wildlife. It claims we 

need access to control predators to ensure we 

have healthy populations of big game, while 

maintaining sufficient access to our natural 

resources. It claims, again falsely, that the idea 

that nature will balance itself without human 

intervention is absurd. Forest harvesting provides 

large quantities of food for numerous 

species and likewise that parks become predator 

pits, wolves, bears and cougars love these 

no-go zones. If these areas were opened and 

properly managed we may still have out caribou 

today. 

In reply: Scientists work from fact, not 

opinion, and are not inclined to slander. The 

damage by noisy vehicles to wildlife populations, 

especially during the stress of winter, 

are well documented, not speculative. Forest 

harvesting by the continued bad practice of 

clearcut blocks generates overpopulation of 

deer which depredate young cedars (Haida 

Gwaii). Parks do not become predator pits, 

another deeply unscientific slander. As for 

the idea that nature will balance itself without 

human intervention is absurd: how ever did 

nature manage to survive for millions of years 

without 20th century technology? 

This is an attack against proper wilderness 

management, and offers nothing for wildlife 

heritage despite its lying title. Conservation is 

a nice word, but its roots are in turn-of-the 

20th cnetury Gilded Age efforts to have areas 

of wilderness set aside for hunting, not for 

broad species preservation. 

When it comes to Truth in Advertising, 

the Fund fails miserably. Shame on Carmen 

Purdy. 

Sincerely, 

Rev. F. Mark Mealing Ph,. D., 

Meadow Creek, BC 

Dear Carmen Purdy, 

President Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund, 

I am offended by the disinformation that 

you published in the March 22, 2021 Pennywise 

with the Kootenay Wildlife Heritage 

Fund advertisement and again on April 5. 

Scientific studies have shown that human 

encroachment through roads, logging and 

other industrial activities and recreation is the 

main cause of the decline of mountain caribou. 

These unique animals have evolved to 

avoid predators by moving to deep snow and 

rugged habitat, and roads allow the predators 

easy access. Nature has managed this balance 

without humans very well for millennia. 

I am not against hunting. We ourselves 

hunt, fish, and recreate in BC’s wildlands, and 

we appreciate easy access into these areas, but 

we do not need to go everywhere. Wildlife is 

not merely a “resource” whose only value is 

in the exploitation by humans; they have an 

intrinsic right to exist. 

The extirpation of mountain caribou in 

southern BC is the shame of our generation. 

We know what needs to be done to get them 

back; protect the remaining herds from predators 

by restricting human access and activities, 

deactivating existing roads, and as a last 

resort, captive breeding. Your advocation for 

unfettered exploitation will result in no wildlife 

heritage for our children! 

Yours sincerely, 

Ursula Lowrey, Nelson, BC 

To the Editor, 

I read the Letter from the Kootenay Wildlife 

Heritage Fund in which urges our MLA, 

Katrine Conroy to convince the BC Legislature 

to do something to control predator populations, 

specifically, grizzly and black bears, 

wolves, coyotes, and cougars to stop them 

from killing our caribou, moose, elk, deer, 

and sheep. According to Mr. Purdy, some 

urban-based groups are calling for “the protection 

of predators generally”. 

I live in a rural community where I have 

farmed and hunted for the last 40 years. It 

is true that all wildlife in BC legally belongs 

to the Crown, but I have never accepted that 

they belong to us. The bears, wolves, coyotes 

and cougars were here long before we came 

along, and their very lives depend on caribou, 

moose, elk, deer, and sheep, so I figure they 

have a much stronger claim of ownership. 

If I don’t kill a deer, I am unlikely to die of 

hunger.…they, on the other hand very well 

might. Our environment will always find a 

way to balance predator /prey numbers as long 

as we don’t interfere. To blame predators, for 

the extermination of the caribou is to fail to 

recognize that we humans built the roads and 

highways, and are invading our backcountry 

with snow machines in the winter and quads 

in the summer on the logging roads we used 

to chop down and remove all the old growth 

forest that those animals depended on. 

Actually, we were so concerned about the 

loss of caribou that we hired people in helicopters, 

and payed thousands of dollars per 

hour to shoot those nasty wolves, but we 

never did get around to reducing the 100 km 

per hour speed limit on the Salmo/Creston 

Skyway. I read recently that we slaughtered 

476 wolves in BC last year. In 40 years of 

farming, hunting, fishing, berry picking, hiking, 

and firewood gathering I have seen only 

two wolves, and I have never heard a single 

wolf howl from my farm. Wolves are beautiful 

animals, so I hope there are still a few 

out there. From what I have seen they are not 

very thick on the ground. 

Mr. Purdy, the least we could do is take 

responsibility for our destruction. We are 

responsible, for the demise of the caribou, 

to suggest otherwise is just pathetic. I prefer 

wilderness that supports all wildlife, to a 

big game farm managed for human hunters. 

Katrine, if we want to conserve wildlife, I suggest 

we outlaw the use of off road vehicles on 

Crown land. Killing predators so that there 

are more ungulates for humans to shoot is a 

terrible idea. 

Rod Retzlaff, Glade, BC 

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1-250-354-2981 

WINLAW 198855 

$780,000 

129.11 ACRES! Private paradise! 2 

homes, 2 water licenses & borders 

CROWN LAND!. 

1-250-226-7751 

SILVERTON $69198970 

SOLD 

SANCA 198533 

$995,500 

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home, wrap around deck, sauna. 

1-780-667-0980 

NELSON 198958 

$1,599,900 

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$400K in renovations! Zoned MU5 

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CANYON-LISTER 198901 

$700,000 

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9.77 acres, 10 beds, 2 kitchens, 2 

laundry, 2 living rooms. 

1-250-254-1654 

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1-250-463-1644 

SLOCAN 198535 

$788,800 

Fantastic 6 bed 3 bath 

home! Well cared for 

property with new roof, 

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powered/heated shop, 

fenced backyard, large 

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$624,900 

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1-778-738-1697 

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1-250-254-0220 

CASTLEGAR $69198968 

TROUT LAKE 198975 

TAGHUM 198906 

ERIKSON 198531 

SOLD 

$160,000 

Live at the Crescent Beach Resort 

on the West Arm of Kootenay 

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1-250-551-0289 

$749,649 

Duplex with suite, steps 

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1-250-551-5701 


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NEW LISTING 

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LISTINGGRAND 

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WYNNDEL 198372 

$539,000 

2 bed, 2.5 bath home on 

2.7 acres, large heated shop, 

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1-250-402-9085 

NELSON 199054 CHRISTINA LAKE 197281 

KITCHENER 198529 

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cabinetry. mountain views. 

1-250-608-5071 


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250-304-2269 

$120,000 

Prime half acre lot only minutes 

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$699,900 

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2+ acre lot with outbuildings. 

1-250-365-0724 

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BRIDESVILLE 198902 

$374,000 

Recently renovated 2 bed 1 bath 

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1-250-462-2380 

CRESTON 198524 

$324,500 

Unique 3 bed 2 bath home on 

double lot! Large rooms, natural 

light,close to amenities. 

1-250-977-5367 

PASSMORE 199012 

$574,900 

Solid investment opportunity!! 

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you will enjoy many revenue 

options! Situated on just over 

2 very private acres, a very 

well maintained main home 

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WINLAW 198953 

$389,000 

1 bed 1 bath home on 9+ acres! 

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1-250-353-8851 

SLOCANN 198969 

$320,000 

Steps to school, parks and all 

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1-250-355-2247 

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$224,500 

Your chance to own a large 

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parcel of land. Subdividable! 

1-250-367-7250 

$889,000 

Two homes with ample sized rooms 

on 10 acres with 5 varieties of fruit 

trees, heated shop, and more! 

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$669,900 

Brand new 5 bed 3 bath home, 

perfect for large family or easily 

convert to 2 homes with suite. 

1-250-608-0667 

Must see 3 bed 1 bath 

rancher! Fully fenced 

large yard, shop, mature 

trees, recent upgrades to 

kitchen. New appliances, 

wood stove, windows & 

doors. Very private. 

CRESTON 198530 

$799,999 

Versatile home with in-law suite & 

number of outbuildings on almost 6 

acres! Gated drive, pond, pergola. 

1-250-254-9631 

SALMO 198532 

$424,700 

Rural 0.33 acre lot! Charming 3 bed 

2 bath home, close to all amenities 

yet private, hot tub, covered deck. 

1-587-437-5455 

NAKUSP 198889 

$524,900 

4 bed, 2.5 bath on .29 acre on 

cul-de-sac. Newly renovated, fully 

fenced yard, close to amenities. 

1-778-738-1697 

GRAND FORKS 198963 KASLO 197580 

SOLD 

ROSSLAND 198528 

$199,000 

2 bed 1 bath home a 10 minute 

drive to Red Mountain Resort 

and services! 

1-250-362-5221 

$499,700 

Beautiful 4 bed 2 bath 

home with potential suite 

on private 13+ acres with 

fruit trees & gardens, close 

to Castlegar amenities! 

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close to all amenities. 

mls 2435168 $79,900 

825 Argenta Road 

Argenta 

1200 feet of waterfront, sandy 

beach, small cabin 

MLS 2452954 $699,900 

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Castlegar 

$249,900 

440 Rossland Avenue 

Rossland 

Central location, 4 bedrooms, 2 

bath, good size deck 

MLS 2457171 $229,900 

419 6th Avenue, 

Castlegar 

Rental investment, solid 

tenants, great condition, large 

deck, view 

MLS 2457819 $699,900 

SOLD 

2720 Columbia Avenue, 

Castlegar 

$339,900 

595 Hwy 3A 

Ootischenia 

4.47 Acres, drilled well, 

foundation in place, great views 

MLS 2457080 $399,900 

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ATTENTION HOME SELLERS!! 

Your home is usually your largest investment in your lifetime. 

In this very challenging marketplace 

you will need the right 

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In this market timing is everything. 

There are many steps and 

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1068 Columbia Road 

Ootischenia 

$594,000 

3305 4th Avenue, 

Castlegar 

Build your sweat equity, great 

bones, amazing lot, South 

Castlegar. 

MLS ? $388,000 

SOLD 

1020 Bridgeview Crescent 

Castlegar 

$599,900 

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613 10th Avenue 

Castlegar 

Rental investment property, 

solid tenants, great location. 

MLS 2457429 $599,900 

SOLD 

1678 Mountain Ridge 

Road, Castlegar 

$159,900 

SOLD 

5594 Slocan River Road 

Nelson Rural 

$849,900 

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Kootenay Farms Food Hub 

Farmers around the 

Columbia Basin already 

produce delicious, healthy 

food. Soon, the local food 

sector will have a new way to 

expand its offerings thanks 

to the upcoming Kootenay 

Farms Food Hub. Located 

in Creston, this facility will 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

provide space and equipment 

for producers from 

across the region to create a 

wide variety of value-added 

foods and drinks. 

“People in the Basin have 

always been aware of the 

importance of local food 

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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport 

Systems (CAMTS) will conduct an accreditation site visit of: 

KOOTENAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION (KERPA) 

On April 29 & 30, 2021 

The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the 

program’s compliance with established special operations 

medical standards. The site visit results will be used to 

determine whether, and the conditions under which 

accreditation should be awarded to the program. 

CAMTS accreditation standards deal with special 

operations issues of patient care and safety in the 

prehospital and transport environment. Anyone believing 

that he or she has pertinent or valid information about 

such matters may request a public information interview 

with the CAMTS site surveyors at the time of the site visit. 

Information presented at the interview will be carefully 

evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. 

Requests for public information interviews must be made 

in writing and sent to CAMTS no later than 10 business 

days before the site survey begins. The request should 

also indicate the nature of the information to be provided 

during the interview. Such requests should be addressed 

to: ADMIN@CAMTS.ORG 

The Commission will acknowledge such written requests 

in writing or by telephone and will inform the program of 

the request for an interview. The Commission will, in turn, 

notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the 

meeting. 

This notice is posted in accordance with CAMTS 

requirements and shall not be removed until the site visit 

is completed. 

Date Posted: March 31, 2021 

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518 Lake Street, Box 14, Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 

Phone 1-778-738-2208 • www.kerpa.org 

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Prime development property, 

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mls 2456207 $279,900 

2565 Highway 3A 

Shoreacres 

340’ of highway frontage, ample 

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mls 2434153 $329,900 

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Food Hub cont’d 

security, and the pandemic has brought this 

issue even more to the forefront,” said Katie 

Kendall, Senior Manager of Special Initiatives 

at Columbia Basin Trust. “This facility 

will help increase the locally made food and 

beverage options available in the region, benefiting 

the people who live here, helping the 

region’s producers expand and creating local 

employment.” 

The project is being led by the Fields Forward 

Society, with $150,000 in support from 

Columbia Basin Trust. The British Columbia 

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries 

is contributing up to $500,000 to purchase 

food-processing equipment and cover other 

start-up costs. The project is also supported 

by the Regional District of Central Kootenay 

and is the result of years of research and 

development encouraged and aided by the 

region’s agricultural community. 

“We’re excited to provide a service that 

encourages collaboration and communication 

among food processors in the region,” 

said Elizabeth Quinn, Executive Director, 

Fields Forward Society, who will be speaking 

at the third annual Basin Food & Buyers 

Expoon April 9th. “This hub will enable 

processors to cut costs and scale up to service 

new markets.” 

The facility will include equipment to process 

dry foods, such as dehydrators, blenders 

and mills, and equipment to process wet 

foods, such as kettles and pasteurizers. It will 

be built in Creston based on a 2019 Trustfunded 

study that found regional producers 

preferred this location. 

The project addresses the Trust’s strategic 

priority to increase Basin residents’ access 

to healthy foods that are locally grown, 

produced and processed. Through collaborations, 

producers will be able to improve 

aspects like marketing, packaging, transportation 

and distribution. By making value-added 

products, they will be able to reduce 

waste by creating new items from foods that 

might otherwise have been discarded. 

The Trust supports regional agriculture in 

a number of ways including through Basin 

Business Advisors, Kootenay & Boundary 

Farm Advisors, as well as supporting Young 

Agrarians and the Nutrition Coupon Program 

of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets. 

Learn more at ourtrust.org/agriculture. 

Columbia Basin Trus 

Touchstones news 

Spring Fling Thursdays 

Spring is in the air! Time to get outside, 

head downtown and stop into Touchstones 

Nelson for FREE Thursday nights in April 

from 4-8. Do some spring shopping in 

our gift shop and visit our two exhibitions: 

THROWN (March 13 – May 29) and The 

REDress Project (Feb 27 – May 29). You’ll 

also receive a $5 coupon for the General Store 

Restaurant at the Hume Hotel & Spa. 

Good News On Earth Day 

April 22 | 3:30 pm 

Join Touchstones Nelson Museum for an 

Earth Day Good News panel discussion followed 

by a Q+A. Participants include The 

Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society, Slimmer 

Waste, Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship 

Society, Fridays For Future: Nelson, 

Sarah Sutton from Sustainable Museums and 

Author Jamie Bastedo. 

‘New Echoes In The Staircase’ 

April 28 | 7 pm 

New Echoes in the Staircase is a mural project 

that took place in the Ward Street staircase 

of this historic building, which was 

previously the entrance to the building when 

it was city hall but is now only open to the 

public for special occasions. This video features 

artists Damian John and Amber Santos 

talking about creating art in such a unique 

space, studio tours and artist hints from 

their practice. The video launch will be on 

Facebook Live, followed by a live Q&A with 

the artists. The videos were filmed by Carlo 

Alcos. 

Touchstones Museum, Nelson 

What happens to your 

body in freezing water 

Have you ever heard of the 1-10-1 Principle? 

It has to do with our exposure to cold 

water and our body’s reaction. Many people 

are aware of hypothermia, however in North 

America most people who drown actually 

drown of cold water shock. 

1-10-1 is a simple way to remember the first 

three phases of cold water immersion and the 

approximate time each phase takes. 

1 Minute - Cold Shock 

An initial deep and sudden Gasp followed 

by hyperventilation that can be as much as 

600-1000% greater than normal 

breathing. You must keep 

your airway clear or run the 

risk of drowning. Cold Shock 

will pass in about 1 minute. 

During that time concentrate 

on avoiding panic and getting 

control of your breathing. 

Wearing a lifejacket during this 

phase is critically important to 

keep you afloat and breathing. 

10 Minutes - Cold 

Incapacitation 

Over approximately the next 

10 minutes you will lose the 

effective use of your fingers, 

arms and legs for any meaningful 

movement. Concentrate 

on self rescue initially, and if 

that isn’t possible, prepare to 

have a way to keep your airway 

clear to wait for self rescue. 

Swim failure will occur within 

these critical minutes and if 

you are in the water without a 

lifejacket, drowning will likely 

occur. 

1 Hour - HYPOTHERMIA 

Even in ice water it could 

take approximately 1 hour 

before becoming unconscious 

due to Hypothermia. If you 

understand the aspects of 

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ABOUT REAL ESTATE? 

? Is now a good time to buy or sell? 

? How is the housing market right now in my area? 

? What are the steps involved in selling my house? 

? How do you determine how much my home is worth? 

? What price can I expect to get in the current market? 

? Does choosing the right agent really make a difference? 

TAMMY 

PEITZSCHE 

250.365.9640 

isoldit@shaw.ca 

hypothermia, techniques of how to delay it, 

self rescue and calling for help, your chances 

of survival and rescue will be dramatically 

increased. 

Captain Penny, Sail Nelson 

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“EXPERIENCE THAT MOVES!” 

Call for a free market evaluation 

NEW OPPORTUNITY! 

Refrigeration Occupations 

Micro Courses 

Whether you are currently employed in a 

Refrigeration Occupation or looking to start, 

Selkirk College now offers 

Core Skills for 

REFRIGERATION OCCUPATIONS 

Delivered online, Feb 1 – May 31 

in a self-paced format. 

Parts 1-5, $149 each 

More info and registration at: 

www.selkirk.ca/ce/courses/industry-trades 

or contact us at 250.354.3220 

nelsoncastlegarce@selkirk.ca 

www.facebook.com/SelkirkCommunityEducation 

Courses Coming up in Nelson 

Forklift Operator ...................................................Apr 24 

Occupational First Aid Level 3 Refresher .....Apr 26 

Foodsafe Level 1 ...................................................Apr 27 

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program ....Apr 30 

Canadian Firearms: Non-Restricted ................ May 1 

Restricted ............................................................ May 8 

Occupational First Aid Level 1 ......................May 1, 5 

Spanish Conversation: Beginners Level 1 ..... May 4 

Emergency Child Care First Aid ........................ May 7 

CPR C .......................................................................... May 8 

Occupational First Aid (OFA 1 & TE) 

Instructor Certification ................................May 10 

Occupational First Aid Level 3 ........................May 10 

From Surviving to Thriving: 

Getting to Happiness ....................................May 11 

Fall Protection .......................................................May 14 

selkirk.ca/ce 250-354-3220 for more info 

www.facebook.com/SelkirkCommunityEducation 

Community Education & Workplace Training 

NOW SHOWING IN THE 

GALLERIES 

Gallery hours Thursday – Sunday 1 – 4pm 

447 A Avenue Kaslo, BC • 250-353-2661 

www.thelangham.ca • langham@netidea.com 

Showing from April 9 - June 6 

PLANETARY- by Kristy Gordon 

Nelson-based oil painter Kristy Gordon interweaves motifs 

from disparate genres and time periods into her fantastical 

paintings. Her work challenges divisions between high art, 

decoration, and illustration through the ambiguous settings 

she creates for strange and surprising interactions among 

people, animals, and hybrid creatures. 

A PASSAGE 

IN TIME 

- Chinese in Kaslo 

The Kootenay Lake Historical 

Society presents an exhibition 

examining the arrival of Chinese 

people in British Columbia and 

their life in Kaslo. 

Please observe COVID protocols while visiting the galleries. 

Masks are mandatory. 

PRESENTS: 

MEET THE ARTIST 

A virtual discussion with painter 

KRISTY GORDON 

on Zoom, Sunday April 25th at 1pm 

Kristy’s new exhibit 

PLANETARY is on 

exhibit in the Langham 

galleries starting April 

9th through June 6th. In 

lieu of a public opening, 

we are offering this 

opportunity for everyone 

to meet Kristy and 

explore her extraordinary 

paintings! 

Kristy grew up in Nelson and studied in Ontario and New 

York. She has exhibited throughout Canada, the US, Europe 

and China at venues including the European Museum of 

Modern Art, Spain, and the National Academy Museum, NYC. 

An accomplished instructor, Kristy has taught art classes 

internationally since 2008. Her paintings hang in more than 600 

collections worldwide including the Government of Ontario Art 

Collection, The Clearing House, NYC, and Touchstones, Nelson, 

where she once again resides. 

Please register by email to langham@netidea.com 

You will be sent a Zoom link and event reminder. 

Gallery hours Thursday – Sunday 1 – 4pm 

447 A Avenue Kaslo, BC • 250-353-2661 

www.thelangham.ca • langham@netidea.com 

Please observe COVID protocols while visiting the galleries. 

Masks are mandatory. 

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Funding to support community arts festivals helps recovery 

New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson 

says grants for Nelson-Creston arts 

festivals will support artists in community 

events over the next year while following 

COVID-19 safety protocols. 

“Artists of all kinds here in the Kootenays 

make our lives and communities 

richer. After a difficult year for most of 

them, I’m glad to see that many festivals 

will be returning to our area over the 

next few months, some with a different 

format, where we will all be able to enjoy 

them safely.” 

The grants will support community 

arts festivals and installations by providing 

compensation to performing and 

visual artists for their performances and 

works. Many of these festivals and events 

were cancelled last year and are adapting 

their formats to ensure everyone in the 

community is kept safe. 

Grants coming to Nelson-Creston total 

$20,000: 

Starbelly Jam Society - $5,000 – Outdoor 

dinner or online concert series 

Massif Music Festival Society - $5,000 

– Artist Compensation 

Renascence Arts and Sustainability 

Society - $5,000 – Tiny Lights Mixed 

Tape Escape 

Nelson and District Arts Council - 

$5,000 – Nelson International Mural 

Festival 

The BC Arts Council is providing a 

total of $1.19 million through three grant 

programs: the Community Arts Festivals, 

Visual Artists, and Co-op Placements. 

These grants streams are just three of 

more than 40 grants programs offered 

through the BC Arts Council. 

In addition to regular grants, the New 

Democrat government distributed a total 

of $35 million from StrongerBC through 

the BC Arts Council to help artists and 

arts and culture organizations keep their 

lights on and adapt to the challenges of 

the pandemic. 

Office of MLA Brittny Anderson 

Spring Nesting Sale 

All Inventory is On Sale 

The buyers at Home Goods have been searching 

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come on in – take a look! 

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