SEEDS invites public to AGM
SEEDS Nelson would like to invite their community members and supporters to their annual general meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd in the basement of Kootenay Co-op Radio, 308 Hall Street. SEEDS Nelson started in 2012 filling a need for intergenerational partnerships around food security. Sharing gardening knowhow...
THE GATE: Dawn of the Baha'i Faith
The Spiritual Assemblies of the Baha’is of Trail and Castlegar will be hosting a special screening of THE GATE on Thursday October 24th at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Castle Theatre in Castlegar. The Gate: Dawn of the Bahá’í Faith is the groundbreaking documentary that tells the amazing, true story of the Prophet Herald known as The...
Nelson Fire Chief approves fall burning period
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Chief Len MacCharles is encouraging residents to reduce the amount of deadfall, woody debris and long grasses around their homes to minimize the fire risk posed by these ground fuels ahead of next year’s wildfire season. The spring and fall are good times to reduce the amount of fuel around...
Columbia Basin Trust supporting Basin Residents
Columbia Basin Trust is now providing over 70 programs and initiatives to Basin communities thanks to a strong year for its investments. “The performance of our hydropower facilities once again surpassed our expectations,” said Johnny Strilaeff, Columbia Basin Trust President and Chief Executive Officer. “The focus on managing...
Selkirk College Music Program Welcomes Avataar to Tenth Street
Having a post-secondary music school in a community brings with it a world of opportunity for both students and those who appreciate the best the industry has to offer. On October 21, the Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program will welcome Avataar to Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus for an afternoon clinic ...
TB Vets Celebrate with Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation donation
This October 2019 TB Vets Charitable Foundation is proud to announce, through the generosity of our donors, $793,793.00 worth of respiratory equipment was donated to 28 different Hospital, University and Search and Rescue Foundations all over our province including right here in Nelson with support of the Kootenay Lake Hospital...
Nelson joins Moose Hide Campaign
More than 300 people, including representatives from Nelson Police and RCMP, attended the Moose Hide Campaign event last week in the courtyard outside Nelson City Hall. The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children....
Celebrated Okanagan Poet John Lent reads in Nelson
A life-embracing author, musician, and educator comes to the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m. John Lent reads from his new poetry collection A Matins Flywheel (Thistledown Press) in an evening that promises to be reflective, provocative, and honest. Joining Lent will be Nelson poet and this year’s Richard...
Home energy efficiency session for seniors at Nelson library
If you’re a senior and a Nelson Hydro customer, this one’s for you. On Monday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come find out about the Seniors Energy Efficiency Program that provides a free installation of basic energy saving materials in your home. This free session at the library is the perfect place to drop in to ask ...
Federal All-Candidates Forum focuses on Climate Crisis, Solutions
Federal election candidates will have an opportunity to focus on issues around climate change and creating a healthier and more peaceful future at an all-candidates forum slated for the United Church (602 Silica Street) on Monday, October 7, at 7 p.m. The forum, Safe Climate, Clean Energy, and Healthy Communities, is being ...
