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Environment Minister Mary Polak has determined that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project has not been substantially started. As a result, the environmental assessment certificate has expired and Glacier Resorts Ltd. cannot proceed with developing this project unless a new certificate is obtained. The minister was required to make a determination because the Environmental Assessment Act requires that all approved projects must be substantially started within the time limit set out in the certificate or the certificate expires. Substantially started decisions are considered on a case-by-case basis. In making her decision, the minister focused on the physical activities that had taken place at the project site. In this case, the minister determined that the physical activities undertaken on the various components did not meet the threshold of a substantially started project. In making her determination, the minister considered: -submissions from Glacier Resorts Ltd., the
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Protesters rallying last fall at the Jumbo construction site when the certificate was expiring
Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Shuswap Indian Band; -guidance from the court decision in Taku River Tlingit First Nation v. British Columbia; -the Environmental Assessment Office’s substantially started determination report; and -her own observations from a visit to the Jumbo Glacier Resort project site on Oct. 11, 2014. The minister considered
information submitted by the Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Shuswap Indian Band because the project is located in their asserted traditional territories. The project is a yearround ski resort development in the Jumbo Creek valley, 55 kilometres west of Invermere. The Province issued an environmental assessment certificate for the project on Oct. 12, 2004. As a result of an extension
issued in 2009, the expiry date of the certificate was Oct. 12, 2014. Documentation related to the minister’s decision can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/q93nzon For full story visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ stories/jumbo-glacierresort-project-notsubstantially-started submitted by the Ministry of Environment
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Poet Fred Wah Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m., Nelson Public Library
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The Lure of the Local is the theme for a special reading by accomplished author and former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah. Wah is the author of more than 20 books of poetry and prose. He’s won the GovernorGeneral’s Award for Poetry and the Howard O’Hagan Award for short fiction for his literary memoir The Diamond Grill, about his Nelson childhood, among other awards. The free reading is also a kick-off to Wah’s workshop with Elephant Mountain building community since 1988 Literary Festival as writer-in-residence. The workshop, called Every Where, is for any writer with a landscape-oriented writing project looking for ways to develop it and runs July 6 - 9. www Nelsonlibrary.ca www.emlfestival.com
Charlie Jacobson plays blues
Saturday, June 27, Doors 9 p.m. / Saturday, July 4, 7 p.m., Ravencourt Show 10 p.m. at Spiritbar, Hume B&B, 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. Hotel BESTiE is a post wave, posi-core, tropi-vibes, emoji pop band from Vancouver. They have played many of North America’s hottest festival stages including South By Southwest, Canadian Music Week, and Rifflandia. We can’t wait for them to bring their unique brand of feel-good party tunes to Spiritbar. Battle Stereo will open the show. Advance tickets are $10 (+tax/fees) at the Hume Hotel and online:
MarketFest returns to Baker
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Friday, June 26 6-10:30 p.m., 200 and Charlie Jacobson 300 blocks of Baker St. Another unique house concert will The West Kootenay EcoSociety be coming up at Ravencourt B&B in is once again bringing the legendary the Slocan Valley when the Charlie MarketFest back to Baker Street. This Jacobson Band drops in from Alberta. rain or shine outdoor event will be the Charlie Jacobson is a 22 year old blues first of three, on the last Friday of the prodigy whose age does not accurately month, June, July and August. This year’s reflect his experience. Over the past music includes Breakwater, Brian Rosen few years he’s performed hundreds of and the WhatNow, Miles in Motion, shows across western Canada, rangJames Lamb and Lint. There is also of ing from modest house concerts and number of wonderful dance acts includ- clubs to large venues like the Calgary building International Blues Festival . Along with ing Slava’s Folk Fusion andcommunity Soul fire.since 1988 There will be 100 vendors to the other three members in his band, choose from and a food court area on he’ll be playing music selections that and around Kootenay St. What better are perfectly suited to the atmosphere way to spend a warm summer evening that Ravencourt has created. Admission then eating scrumptious fresh foods, for these concerts is by donation with all shopping for locally made goods and proceeds going to the performers. www.charliejacobson.com listening to wonderful live music? www.ravencourtbandb.com www.ecosociety.ca
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Canada Day celebration in Nelson Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Rotary Lakeside Park
Schedule of Entertainment (Schedule subject to change, all times approximate) 10:30 am Opening Ceremonies : Chamber of Commerce Vice President Michael Borch (Welcome) Mayor Deb Kozak Canada Day Address; Nelson Pilots Association Fly Over, Colour Guard Nelson RCMP, Nelson City Police, Nelson Firefighters, Nelson Rotary Club 10:45 a.m. O Canada Heritage Harmony Singers 10:50 a.m. Heritage Harmony Barbershop Choir 11:15 a.m. AFKO Choir 12:00 p.m. Nelson Community Band 1:00 p.m. Brenda McJones Highland Dancers 1-2:00 p.m. John Kaplan Strolling Magic Shows (throughout the park) 1:30 p.m. Everyman 2:15 p.m. Mountain Station 3:15p.m. Jean Paul De Roover 4:00 p.m. Playmor Junction 4:45 p.m. Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band 5:15 p.m. White Lightning Blues Band 6:15 p.m. Charlie Jocobsen Band 7:15 p.m. Big Mama Blue 8:30 p.m. Sunshine Drive 9:45 p.m. Samba Band 10:00 p.m. FIREWORKS Display Indulge and Enjoy 8 a.m.-11a.m. Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Baker Street 10 a.m. Canada Day Cake on Display 11a.m. Canada Day Cake Served Chamber Directors/City Councilors /Dignitaries 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rotary Club Annual BBQ Rotary Shelter
Booths and Activities Information booths from many community organizations including give aways, balloons, popcorn, and lemonade, Canada Day Flags, Pins, Canadian Flag Stickers, face painting, games for kids and families, children activities, Sandcastle Contest, Giant 10 Foot Bubble Demonstrations, Puppet show props, bracelet making, toddler play area, sail boat rides, coloring competition, raffle draw, kids yoga, ribbon dancing, craft making, free gently used books, a Children’s Fish Pond, Historical museum display at the Streetcar Car Barn, Puck Shoot, carnival games, watermelon giveaway, Canada Day pinwheel making, Dental toiletries giveaways, voter registration. And if that’s not enough, there will be free Street Car for Canada Day courtesy of the Nelson and District Credit Union.
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QuickLinks: Roller Derby Mountain Mayhem Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m., Nelson and District Community Complex Coming to the end of the 2015 derby season and its many twists and turns, West Kootenay Roller Derby is once again on the precipice of the Mountain Mayhem Championship to determine who will spend summer 2015 with the coveted Golden Boot. The defending 2014 champions, the Dam City Rollers, have enjoyed the boot’s presence during its first season in Castlegar and aren’t prepared to let it go without a fight. Meanwhile, the Nelson Killjoys haven’t held the trophy since 2013 and want to see it sporting green laces once again. Advance tickets are on sale for $10 in Nelson at Tribute Boardshop and The Chop Shop, on Baker St. www.kootenayrollerderby.com
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The Selkirk College Saints hockey team will be chasing its fourth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League title starting in September and veteran junior coach Brent Heaven will be the man who will guide a talented group of players towards the ultimate goal. The Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team have once again promoted an assistant coach to lead the team to continued success in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL). The defending BCIHL champion Saints announced this week that Brent Heaven is stepping up as head coach for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. Heaven replaces Alex Evin, who moved to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) last month. http://selkirk.ca
KLHF Legacy Golf Event Sunday, June 28, Granite Pointe Golf Club, Nelson The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation is holding its Annual Legacy Golf Event in partnership with Selkirk Paving & Nelson Ready Mix lan to attend for prizes, dinner and a fun day of golf, all while supporting our hospital. All proceeds from this 4 person scramble will be directed to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Legacy Fund. Registration is $100 per person, and includes a fabulous dinner. Call 3525913 to register now or contact bryna. idler@interiorhealth.ca to volunteer. www.klhf.org
Youth Centre re-opens Saturday, July 4, 1-4 p.m., Nelson and District Youth Centre The Nelson and District Youth Centre will have its Grand Re-opening and show off all the amazing changes made to the building during the June renovations. Starting at 12:30 p.m., there will be a free barbecue in front of the building. Doors will be opened at 1 p.m. followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony for skate park after which the park will be open to skaters. From 2-4 p.m., there will be organized sports activities. www.ndyc.ca
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Biodiversity Bonanza
Sea Cadets clean tram tracks
Rural Health Peace Café
Monday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. , Kootenay School of the Arts, corner of Victoria and Josephine in Nelson This month’s Mir Centre Peace Café will feature a launch of Chris Walker’s first book, Venezuela’s Health Care Revolution, and a discussion of ideas from Cuba in use in Venezuela, James Bay, and East Timor photo submitted and ways they can help us here in Nelson’s Hampton Gray Sea Cadet Corp 81 rural underserved communities. Chris For their year end community Walker graduated from LV Rogers volunteer project, Nelson’s Hampton Secondary Schoool in Nelson in Gray Sea Cadet Corp 81 spent several Nelson in 1999 and is doing his Ph.D. hours picking up trash on and around in Halifax. His friend Kelly will tell of the Nelson Electric Tram Society train her experiences with gender issues in track. The society in turn gave a won- Uganda fishing communities. derful extensive tour of their facilSummer Reading Club http://selkirk.ca/mir-centre-forSign-up has begun for summer ity and the cadets enjoyed riding the peace/events-workshops/peace-cafes reading logs. Kids can track their tram and having the opportunity to ‘Kayakavism’ event summertime reading and enter draws question the society volunteers and learn first hand about the operational for prizes when they complete a Saturday, July 4, noon, Lakeside Park page—and just for signing up! Dairy aspects of running the tram. The Climate and pipeline activists in Queen gift certificates will be drawn Nelson Sea Cadets were established Nelson are planning a special flotilla, in 1949 and named after Nelson’s own for sign-ups before July 4, and 25 on the lake rally to join in a national WWII Victoria Cross hero Hampton young booklovers will win. We>Tar Sands day of action. All are Gray and are a free program open to “Build it!” is this year’s theme, invited to join in with any type of young people ages 12 to 19. and that means a lot of hands-on people-powered watercraft, paddle For more informations contact Lt activities, fun-building, and friendboard, canoe, kayak, or rubber dingy (N) Michelle Harris: building. Things really get rolling on and to bring banners or placards to put 250-359-7079 Wednesday, July 8 at 1:00 pm when their twist on the message: “WE are The Purple Pirate shivers your timShoreline Restoration Event GREATER than Tar Sands!”. bers—and then shows you how easy Boats and gear can be rented very it is to build your own pirate ship with Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., inexpensively at Lakeside Park Beach Creston Valley Wildlife Management some ropes, a little dancing, and a lot House. Participants must be sure to Area at 1760 West Creston Road of team work. have Personal Flotation Devices for Munchkin Mondays (for the small Volunteers are wanted to be a part EVERY paddler, bailers, whistles and set) beginning July 6 from 1 – 2 p.m., of an innovative research project to Terrific Tuesdays are for 6 to 9-year- treat yellow flag iris infestations using throw rope. Everyone paddles at their olds run from 10:30 – noon, Whimsical benthic barriers (rubber membranes) own risk. http://350.org/july/ Wednesdays from 1 – 2 p.m. are for and help reduce the threat of this priwww.ecosociety.ca all ages, and Tween Thursdays, for ority invasive species from entering Youth entrepreneur grants ages 9 to 12, also from 1-2 p.m. All Kootenay Lake. Help is needed to Summer Reading Club programs are install the benthic barriers, following Youth Mean Business will help drop-in and free of charge. Some spe- the protocol developed by Thompson youth under 30 become entrepreneurs cial events may require registration. Rivers University, and for clipping by providing up to $5,000 in fundFor full information go to flowers heads and seed pods. ing and training to help them launch www.nelsonlibrary.ca www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca their own small business. For more information about the program and to Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php download an application, visit deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue www.futures.bc.ca/ymb Saturday, June 27, 1-4 p.m., 602 Kootenay St, “Old Church Hall” The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is hosting a party for kids (and parents) to celebrate 10 years of contributing to the protection of the beautiful landscapes, ecosystems and lakes in Nelson and surrounding area. The Biodiversity Bonanza is a free, fun filled afternoon with nature inspired games, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and cupcakes Special guests at the event will be Cassia Barrett face painting and Bubbles the Clown. www.ckipc.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 26 - Sun. July 5
Temporary deadline change: Please submit all press releases and calendar listings for events happening between July 10 and July 26 no later than Wednesday, July 8 at noon https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html http://www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php Fri. June 26 live music METRIK (London, UK | Hospital Records) w/ SMASHA (Victoria, BC) at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Jimmy Lewis at dinner time 6-8 p.m.. Friday Night Live Open Stage 9 p.m. at the Royal
special events The Kootenay Co-op 40th Birthday party 2-8 p.m. Public invited for craft activities, food samples and prizes. 2015 MarketFest Downtown Nelson on Baker Street 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. $5 donation
ongoing events Movie: Spy 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome.
Sat. June 27 live music BESTiE w/ Battle Stereo at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Rafferty Funksmith all vinyl, all funk, 9 p.m. no cover at the Royal
special events June Jubilee Summer Fun Horse Show! Nelson & District Riding Club, 4635 Blewett Road. Info: www.nelsonridingclub.com Mountain Mayhen Finals with West Kootenay Roller Derby, Killjoys vs Dam City Rollers 6 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex Biodiversoty Bonanza Free Kids Event 1-4 p.m. 602 Kootenay St, “Old Church Hall”
ongoing events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie: Spy 7 & 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. June 28 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
Secret Garden Trio: a classical moment 2:30 at Cafe Momento on Baker. Flute, clarinet, violin/viola. “Come for Tea”. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Gianna Lauren, Mauno, Whoop-Szo 6-8 p.m. Bands: 8-midnight at the Royal
special events The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Legacy Golf tournament at Granite Pointe Golf Club. Prizes, dinner and a fun day of golf. Call 352-5913 to register now June Jubilee Summer Fun Horse Show! Nelson & District Riding Club, 4635 Blewett Road. Info: www.nelsonridingclub.com 2015 BC/Yukon Peony Show 9am-4p.m. Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia Ave Castlegar part of Castlegar Garden Tour
ongoing events Movie: Spy 4 & 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 26 - Sun. July 5 Sun. June 28 cont’d First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 a.m.. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.
Mon. June 29 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
special events Venezuela’s Healthcare Revolution, Mir Centre Peace Cafe at KSA, 606 Victoria St., Nelson7:30 p.m.
health classes Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m.
ongoing events Babes-in Arms Movie: TBA 11 a.m. at the Civic Theatre Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008
Tues. June 30 live music All Canadian Punk Party ft. GOB, Newtronbomb, and The Tarholesat Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys
ongoing events Movie. Spy 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Wed. July 1 live music NO Open Mic at Expressions this week. Happy Canada Day! Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
Open Stage hosted by Danny DeVillo 9 p.m. bring your instruments at the Royal
special events Canada Day Celebrations at Lakeside Park 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce. See page 3
health classes Community Yoga and meditation 5p.m. at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome
ongoing events Nelson Downtown Local Market every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 block of Baker St Nelson Food Cupboard closed on statutory holidays 250-354-1633 Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 p.m. (250)352-7727
Thurs. July 2 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Ladies Night hosted by DJ Eyedawg 9 p.m.. no cover at the Royal
special events Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:. Timbuktu 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St continued on next page...
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Fri. July 3
ongoing events live music
Brian Rosen & The WhatNow w/ James Lamb, Rafferty Funksmith, and Mooves at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome.
Sat. July 4 live music Savage Blade w/ Immune 2 Cobras at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Charlie Jacobson Band at Ravencourt B&B in the Slocan Valley, 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. 7 p.m 250-226-7801
special events 2015 Fundraising LANGHAM BENEFIT DANCE in Kaslo at the Legion. Doors Open 8:30 p.m.. Tickets at Willow Home Boutique and Sunnyside Naturals (Kaslo); Otter Books (Nelson) $12 & $15. Music by Clint Swanson and Friends, featuring Pauline Lamb, and Tom Thomson on keyboard plus other amazing local musicians and guests. COME DANCE YOUR FEET OFF 250353-2661 or langham@netidea.com Community Shoreline Restoration Event to teat yellow flag iris infestations 10am-1p.m. Meet at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area at 1760 West Creston Road Climate and pipeline flotilla rally ‘kayakavism’ of people-powered watercraft in support of renewable energy noon at Lakeside Park Nelson and District Youth Centre Grand Reopening! Free BBQ outside at 12:30. Tour, ribbon cutting, organized sports activities until 1-4 p.m.
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EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. July 5 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 a.m.. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone
welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.
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Beenie Man w/ The Zagga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel. com/spiritbar Monday, July 6 Snowday + Mooves/Rabs at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, July 10 Heavy Airship w/ Andrew Parkhouse & The Magpies at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/ spiritbar Saturday, July 11 Annual Fiddle, Guitar and Piano Workshop at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus http:// selkirk.ca/news/annual-fiddle-workshop-coming-selkirk-college-july July 13- 17 An Evening with The Sadies at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Thursday, July 16 Jenn Grant w/ Mama Kin at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Wednesday, July 22 Mary Poppins: The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production http://www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Five shows: July 23-26 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 26 - Sun. July 5 Summer Festivals
Plan Ahead cont’d Good Ol’ Goats w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, July 24 Columbia Basin Culture Tour free, self-guided arts & heritage tour within the Columbia Basin 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Venues at: www.cbculturetour. com August 8-9 Pirate Day on the SS Moyie sternwheeler in Kaslo. Family fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 All Candidates Forum: Peace, Security and Climate Change presented by the Mir Centre for Peace Wednesday, Sept 16 at Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia, Castlegar, and Thursday, Sept. 17 Nelson United Church, 602 SilicaSt. Antony & Cleopatra - Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a Capitol Performance On Screen 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Friday, September 18 Xavier Rudd &The United Nations The Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Monday, October 26
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Canada Day Celebrations at Lakeside Park by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, July 1 6th Annual Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest: market, performances, awards, “Light up the Lake” boat parade http://www.facebook.com/ChristinaLakeHomecoming July 10-11 4th Annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival Nelson http://emlfestival.com/ July 10-12 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay, July 17-19 REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com July 24-26 2nd 2015 MarketFest Downtown Nelson on Baker Street 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. $5 donation Friday, July 24 Kootenay Festival - Let’s Celebrate, entertainment, artisans and food Millenium Park in Castlegar 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival July 31-Aug 2
BC Pain Society CannaFest Music Festival in Grand Forks http://www.bcpainsociety.com/ cannafest-2015/, August 7-8 Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo River Ranch, Salmo Aug. 7-10 23rd Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival August 14 to 16 3rd 2015 MarketFest Downtown Nelson on Baker Street 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. $5 donation Friday, Aug. 21 Hills Garlic Festival 165 vendors, great food, live music and kids’ entertainment 10 a.m.-5 p.m., New Denver Sunday, Sept. 13 Kootenay Spirit Festival in Nelson yoga, meditation, dance, consciousness, health and wellness. September 18-20 Kootenay Book Weekend for passionate pageturners to come together to talk about books. Reading list: www.kootenaybookweekend.ca Nelson. Sept. 18-20 The Kootenay Storytelling Festival in Nelson Sept. 24-27
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The Hunt for a Bargain When it comes to buying things on sale, I can’t really help myself. As time has gone on, I’ve gotten better at buying things at a good price. However, I wasn’t always like this. Often I’d go overboard and buy anything with “Sale” underneath it. To an extent I still do this, but I am far more in control of my spending habits now. When it comes to bargain hunting there’s a variety of tools at your disposal. Various websites, as well
as word of mouth, are key. Also, give a look at your local thrift stores, or even a garage sale can be a boon. Finding the best price on anything is great; you just need to weigh the financial cost. Also, a degree of responsibility is necessary - as if you just end up buying everything on sale you’ll end up broke buying a bunch of meaningless junk. Spend money on what matters and what you’ll get mileage out of. You can do it at a great price!
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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