Amnesty Write for Rights event
The Nelson Amnesty group is standing up for human rights and inviting the community to join in Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign, a global letter-writing campaign around International Human Rights Day on December 10. Letter Writing Dates: Saturday December 7 at Nelson Public Library 10 a.m. – 3 p.m....
It's EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair time
Looking for something distinctive and unique for the special people in your life? Don’t miss out on the EcoSociety Winter Craft Fair! Bring your family and friends and come support your local community. West Kootenay EcoSociety is once again hosting its annual Winter Craft Fair. This year’s fair takes place on December 14th...
Dementia education in your community this month
The holiday season is a time filled with togetherness and laughter. Sometimes, though, social gatherings can be overwhelming and may cause mixed feelings when we notice changes in friends and family members affected by dementia. Caregivers can explore strategies for minimizing stress and making holiday celebrations more...
North Shore Fire Department hosts reunion
Past members of the North Shore Fire Department (NSFD) shared stories about call-outs and practices during a special reunion event last month. Past NSFD chiefs and volunteers were invited to catch up with each other and reminisce about old times, and to get to know some of the current volunteers. Some members came from as far...
Kootenay Lake Healthcare Society announces recent purchase
The Kootenay Lake Healthcare Auxiliary Society recently purchased a new power blood collection chair and ergonomic cardiac stretcher for the laboratory. The cost to purchase this equipment was $12,300 with the money being raised through Gift Shop sales, TV Rentals, Bake Sales and two Raffles. The Auxiliary thanks the community...
Kootenay Co-op Radio is 20 years young
Hard to believe, I know . . . and don't we look fabulous at the tender age of 20? KCR has been rockin' and talking on the air since 1999 and to celebrate, we're throwing a party at the Royal Friday, November 22. The community is invited to come out and celebrate. Remissness with the founding Kootenay Co-op Radio board, catch...
Offline & Romance themes of EcoSociety skis, snowboard film nights
Getting offline and spending more time outside in nature is something we can all get on board with, right? West Kootenay EcoSociety is bringing two movies, Level 1 Productions’ Romance and Nitro Snowboards’ Offline to Rossland on Wednesday, November 20th at the Miners Hall at 7 p.m, and to Nelson on Wednesday, November 27th...
Volunteers needed to help care for Lion's Park Ice Rink
Imagine getting all bundled up on a cold winter’s night to water the ice rink at Lions Park with the help of a new friend. This is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, but for those of us who have been doing this year after year it’s a labour of love. Love of the satisfaction you get when you see that sheen of ice glisten ...
Nelson Lions Club accepting Community Grant Applications
The Nelson Lions Club is more than just a service club which hosts the July 1 Pancake Breakfast or picks up Christmas Trees following the holiday season or caretakes Lions Park located in the Uphill District of the Heritage City. The community service club also accepts applications for its Community Grant Program. This program,...
'Found-art magician' Evelyn Posgate now showing at Nelson Library
Multimedia assemblages that evoke strange tales grace the walls at the Nelson Public Library this fall in an exhibition of work by found-object magician Evelyn Posgate. The 12 pieces incorporate vintage game pieces, doll parts, miscellaneous hardware and elements from the natural world to create compelling visual narratives....
