Telus Community Ambassadors distribute hi-visible arm bands to keep people safe
Telus Community Ambassadors are at it again. The local organization presented high-visible arm bands to the RCMP, Nelson City Police and the Seniors Co-ordinating Society to be distributed to pedestrians who need to be more visible to be safe. The Telus Community Ambassadors are made up of retired BC Tel and Telus employees...
Fines for Food Day at the Nelson Library
In a bid to turn tardiness into tastiness, the Nelson Library had declared that all fines collected on Monday, December 14 will be donated to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Late book-returners are invited to wait until that date to pay up and benefit the Food Cupboard; penalties for lost or damaged items are not included. “People...
APPLY NOW FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECT FUNDING
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, is accepting applications for the 2016 Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program (WTCP). This program provides a total of up to $50,000 annually to projects in the Waneta area that promote...
Year-End Bash Showcases Amazing Selkirk College Music Talent
Burgeoning Selkirk College talent will shine in an eclectic night of entertainment when Contemporary Music & Technology Program students hit the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 18. The traditional Christmas Break Show features student-based bands that have been toiling for several weeks in preparation for a night...
Columbia Power helps sponsor Salmo Community Christmas dinner
Each year, volunteers from Salmo and Ymir host a free Christmas dinner to bring together members of their two communities. Organized by Salmo Resident Mavis Stachurski, the Salmo-Ymir Community Christmas Dinner is a time for food, fellowship and getting to know your neighbour. Columbia Power is a sponsor of the event, which...
Nelson Food Cupboard Kicks Off Holiday Hamper Campaign
For the 12th year in a row, the Nelson Food Cupboard is preparing Holiday Hampers for 500 community members in need of a little extra help to make the holiday season healthy and cheerful. Volunteers, local donors and a small staff make this annual program a success. The Holiday Hamper program is an extension of the Nelson...
Leaving money to minors – a major decision
You’re about to make a major decision: You want to leave part or all of your estate to a child or children who are minors or young adults. How you choose to make your bequest can have a major impact on your other heirs and on the effective distribution of your estate. Let’s explore the complexities: If you leave money directly...
Nelson faith groups invite interfaith community to daily climate vigils during Paris climate summit
The West Kootenay EcoSociety and Nelson and area faith communities are organizing daily climate interfaith vigils during the Paris climate summit. The daily vigils will be convergence spaces for people of all faiths in Nelson to come together to send prayers and intentions to the global community and leaders working on getting...
Selkirk College students host Craft Fair Thursday
It's a chance to go shopping and supporting students and community artists at the same time. Selkirk College in Castlegar is hosting a Craft Fair Thursday (November 26) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sunflower City Campus. The Craft Fair promises diverse and creative products created by students....
Nelson & District Credit Union staff delivers on World Kindness Day
November 13 was a very special day and the Nelson and District Credit Union wanted to be part of this special event. On November 13, World Kindness Day, Nelson & District Credit Union staff each carried out a random act of co-operation to start their work day. To celebrate kindness, community and co-operation, each employee...
