Public notice
The electoral Area D (Kaslo) Advisory Planning Commission will be holding their next three meetings at a new location, the United Church Hall (500 - Fourth St.) on the third Tuesday of each of the next two months (Feb. 15 and March 15). For detailed information for these and all APC meetings and minutes, visit the Advisory ...
Job Options BC could build bridges to employment
A new $15-million employment and skills training program could help unemployed British Columbians gain the skills, confidence and experience needed to find employment.The Province is providing $15 million each fiscal year for Job Options BC – a program that consists of four to six weeks of facilitated group work followed by...
Seventh annual day on the trail
This year the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society returns to where they started. They will be hosting their Seventh Annual Day on the Trail on Sunday, Feb. 6 from noon-2 p.m. on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail just north of the Slocan Narrows Ancient Village, a recognized archeological site on the Slocan River. It's a well ...
Strike possible for Kootenay Savings workers
A strike is looming for the workers of Kootenay Savings Credit Union branches in the West Kootenay region as the union members have voted to strike if necessary. Pension plan changes are needed, the United Steelworkers Union local for the workers said, with increasing the retirement age and the level of contributions at issue....
$8 million January natural gas and petroleum sale
The January 2011 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in $8 million in bonus bids. The Jan. 19 sale offered 25 parcels covering 32,225 hectares, and sold 21 parcels covering 21,069 hectares. The average price for this sale is approximately $375 per hectare. The key parcels in the sale included: • Two drilling licences...
Fatal collision near Radium Hot Springs
Three people are dead after a three vehicle fatal accident on Hwy 95, 35 kilometres north of Radium, near the community of Brisco, Columbia Valley RCMP reported.A 1996 Oldsmobile was off the road in a rest area. The vehicle had three male occupants in the vehicle. The Oldsmobile proceeded to leave the rest area and failed to...
Greening your business with permaculture
Are you wanting to apply your environmental ethics to your business or workplace?Want to learn how these small steps can help create a much larger footprint?On Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Vallican Whole Community Centre, Slocan Valley Recreation will be offering Greening Your Business With Permaculture. This talk will be given...
Winter session begins at Soul Fire Dance
By Shauna Robertson In this winter session we will focus on drawing the movements deeply into our bodies and core while fully embracing the feminine essence. The emphasis will be to integrate the moves with kinetic awareness and proper technique, with time variations for each movement. You will really connect and "own" these...
Keeping it local in the Valley
By Moe Lyons It's time again for the Slocan Valley's winter community feast and celebration, the Locavores' Feast, also known as the 100 Mile Potluck. Everyone is invited to come and schmooze with their friends and neighbours while devouring each others' hoarded harvest. The feast is on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Vallican Whole...
2011 committee appointment resolutions released to the public
Advisory Planning Commission (APC) members Council approved the re-appointment of Megan Squires for a two-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2012 and Alan Thomson for a final one-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2011 with the Advisory Planning Commission. Community Heritage Commission (CHC) members Council approved the appointment...
