Call for Nominations for Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund Award
The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund honours the work of one womanenvironmental activist in the West Kootenay each year through a cash award. The fund was established at the Osprey Community Foundation in 2016 after the death of well-loved and dedicated West Kootenay environmental activist, journalist, founder of the West Kootenay...
Ladies in the House at Blues Brews & BBQ fundraiser
The events committee of the Kootenay Blues Society has been busy booking blues acts for the upcoming 2020 season and will start the year off by hosting the 7th annual Blues Brews and BBQ, which will be a joint fund raiser for Nelson CARES and Kootenay Co-op Radio. The event will be held at Finley's Bar and Grill on Saturday,...
Heritage Credit Union supports Slocan Valley Rail Trails
The Heritage Credit Union recently presented the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS) with a cheque for $12K from their Sustainable Community Investment Program. The funds will be used by the Society for upgrading of the Slocan Valley Rail Trail. “This support is fantastic," said Helene Dostaler, chairperson of the ...
Feature authors announced for Convergence Writers' Weekend
B.C. environmental author and activist Nancy Holmes, B.C. women-in-trades poet and memoirist Kate Braid, and Alberta wilderness writer and singer-songwriter Sid Marty will headline this year’s Convergence Writers’ Weekend, in Silverton, B.C. June 12 and 13. Registration is now open for the 7th annual event, to be held at the...
Local author launches memoir of surviving Haiti earthquake
It started as a class trip and ended with a rescue mission. In 2010 a group of students arrived in Haiti to work on a humanitarian project; just four hours later the devastating earthquake hit. Owen Spears shares his experience waiting for rescue – and about the kindness of locals – in his memoir, Hour Four: Surviving the...
Wildsight fundraiser ski night at Salmo Ski Hill
Paddle power and slope shredders collide for a night of fundraising fun at Salmo Ski Hill on Friday, February 21st. Ambler, the Nelson-based hat company with a heart for kids and a love of the outdoors, is hosting the event as a fundraiser for Wildsight’s Columbia River Field School. “Ambler is about encouraging people to get...
Be a part of 2020 Coldest Night of the Year
In the last few weeks British Columbia has experienced some record low temperatures and snowfalls. Although some British Columbians are thrilled with the conditions at the ski hills many folks who are experiencing homelessness find this weather to be a life threatening challenge. On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 Nelson CARES...
Call goes out to artist for City of Nelson Art Rental Program 2020
The City of Nelson and its Cultural Development Committee are pleased to announce the continuation of the Art Rental Program, initiated in 2016. This program displays art by local and regional artists within the City’s indoor public spaces, promoting and reflecting the creative nature of Nelson. “This program is a wonderful...
Earth Art Festival planned for Valentine's Day in Nelson
Fridays For Future Nelson is partnering with Extinction Rebellion and the Nelson United Church to put on an Earth Art Festival on Friday, February 14th. This is a two-part event: First part, will be a community Strike in front of Nelson City Hall from 2-3 p.m: Second Part, will be a “Earth Art Fest” at Nelson United Church ...
Proctor Village Bakery/Cafe secure new operators
The Proctor Village Bakery/Cafe has found its new operators. Bee Campbell and Rob Jenkins were all smiles while signing the bakery lease on January 28th. The pair look forward to joining the community and breaking bread together in the spring. Growing up in the area, Bee spent a lot of time in Procter as a kid. She loves...
