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Friday, June, 12, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 23
So many ways to choose
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LV Rogers Secondary School graduates scooted down Baker Street in the annual graduation Cavalcade.
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A variety of cars and trucks, including many vintage ones, carried graduates down Baker
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A few graduates opted for green transportation, arriving to Cavalcade on bicycles built for two.
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Some graduates even came by Baker Street’s original transport - horse and buggy
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Arts&Entertainment Wild & Scenic Film Festival
James Gray plays folk-country at Expressions
Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., Capitol Theatre Tuesday, June 16, 8 p.m. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. Expressions 554 Ward St. Tour is stopping in Nelson for a cin- Expressions 554 Ward St. ematic evening of stories set in wild landscapes around the world. From big ski lines, to a secret surfing beach in Norway, the wilds of BC’s Flathead, and meditations on life in the outdoors, Wild & Scenic is the perfect mix of action, exploration and beauty. Tickets are $10 for Wildsight members, $15 for non-members and $25 for a New Member Package that photo submitted includes a Wildsight membership and Little Nectar, one of five acts featured in the Mighty Speck Records showcase. a film fest ticket. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca A Vancouver Island record label is taking a page out of the old Sun Records Documentary: Guatemala Mining playbook and touring as a label throughphoto submitted out Western Canada in June. Stopping Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., Shambhala James Gray in Nelson will be the “authentic outlaw Performance Theatre, Selkirk College, James Gray, a Singer/ Songwriter country” of Qualicum Beach artist Chris 10th Street campus from Muskoka, Ontario, is tourAndres, the “west coast country soul” of The Selkirk College Mir Centre for ing in support of his sophomore Pender Island artist Jonny Miller, the Peace is presenting a special screenalbum “Bigger Things”, produced by harmony-driven folk rock of Victoria’s ing of the documentary “Defensora“ Musician/Producer Shannon Lyon. Little Nectar, the folk noir of Victoria which focuses on the impact the minAfter spending six years playing in artist James Kasper, and the conscious ing industry is having in Guatemala. bands, James shifted over to the Canadian hip hop of Richmond artist he film takes audiences into the lives acoustic guitar and began writing Mister Waugh. of defenders in the resistance who Mighty Speck Records has a man- struggle to reclaim their ancestral lands lyrical folk songs, and hasn’t looked date for artist development, youth and seek justice in Canadian courts for back. He has shared the stage with building community since 1988 empowerment, and contributing posi- alleged human rights violations. The many great artists including, Suzie tively to the local and global com- presentation will feature filmmaker Vinnick, Ian Tamblyn, and Shannon buildingSchmidt community since munity. Each artist on the label raises Rachel who1988 will talk about Lyon, and was most recently the awareness for a charitable organization what went into making this important musical guest at the TED talks on the West Coast. of their choice. Tickets are $10 advance documentary. For more information: http://jamesgraymusic.ca at Eddy Music, $15 at the door. http://selkirk.ca/news/mir-centre-peacehttps://www.facebook.com/ presents-documentary-guatemalawww.facebook.com/ events/604393112996624/ mining-tragedy#sthash.sel8S28C.dpuf events/976387819068144/
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Author Dennis McKenna Friday, June 19, 7 p.m., Slocan Community Library, 710 Harold St.
4th Tiny Lights Festival
Literary festival line-up
Friday, June 12- Sunday June 14, Friday-Sunday, July 10 to 12 various Various locations in Ymir locations in Nelson Six historic venues will be running all day with over 90 performances, many hands-on workshops for adults and children, spoken word, theatre and film there is something for everyone. This year features a “Sustainability Village� with diverse workshops and vendors. www.tinylightsfestival.com
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Dennis McKenna will present his book The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss. Dennis describes growing up in a small Colorado town during the 1950’s and turbulent 60’s and explains the ideas and adventures shared with his brother Terence McKenna, famous radical philosopher, futurist and raconteur. submitted
Oxygen announces art camps July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (alley entrance) This summer Oxygen Art Centre is offering 3 weeks of camps: Mixed Media Art Camp, Fashion Camp & Theatre Arts Camp. Ages vary and costs are $130 per week, with possible volunteer credit program that can be used towards reduced tuition costs. For full information visit: www.oxygenartcentre.org
The music of Kootenay based photo by Bath Spa University singer-songwriter Cam Penner is Kate Pullinger being featured in upcoming BBC adaptation of Iain Banks’ novel Creativity is highlighted at Nelson Stonemouth. After being given a copy BC’s 4th annual Elephant Mountain of Cam Penner’s album, To Build a Literary Festival. The 100-Mile Gala Fire, director Charles Martin (Run, on Friday, July 10 celebrates the local Wallander and A&E’s US remake of with readings, food, and Creston The Returned) contacted him directly wine pairings. Daytime Saturday panabout using his music. els explore the creative process with The two-part mini-series opens local luminaries and special guests, with the main character recalling his including the celebrated authors last, fateful night in Stonemouth. who will also appear on stage at Then Penner’s, House of Liars, comes the Capitol Theatre at the All-Star in, “Down at the scene of the crime Reading on Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 they’re working overtime, they’re pm. These are: Governor-General’s fueling the fire, feeding the wire; Literary Award-winner Kate Pullinger, what sounds like a choir a housesince of 1988 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize-winner buildingis community liars, I’m still looking for one good Marina Endicott, and beloved songand honest person for hire.� writer and memoirist Bob Bossin. You can watch Stonemouth, on A pre-festival writing intensive with BBC Scotland, June 15 and on BBC Fred Wah and a youth storytelling Two on June 18. Listen to the Cam workshop round out this year’s offerPenner tracks being used at: ings. For tickets, registration and full https://soundcloud.com/ information go to thebeardedcampenner/sets/ www.emlfestival.com stonemouth
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Earth Day donation awarded
Mr. John Greenfield was randomly selected from the people who pledged their participation in Earth Day 2015 to choose a local charity of their choice to receive $1,000 from Nelson Hydro and Mr. Greenfield chose St. Saviours Church’s New Boiler Fundraiser. The church representatives were thrilled with the donation. The church is doing many fundraisers for replacing their boiler and this donation will help out in a significant way. Nelson Hydro would like to thank all of the people who participated in Earth Day 2015 and who always do their part in being a champion of the environment. Energy reduction links can be found at: www.earthdaynelson.ca
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Saturday, June 13, Walk 11 a.m. Register at 10:30 a.m. Rotary Shelter, Lakeside Park Grans from Nelson & area will join, thousands of Canadian Grandmothers, Grandothers and Grandkids who walk all across the Country to raise funds for our sister grandmothers in Africa as they carry the enormous burden of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. All are invited to walk with the Grans and to help “Turn the Tide” on HIV AIDS in Africa by pledging online. 100% of proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Info to pledge online: http://nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com/national-walk.html
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Help Feed Ability campaign June 12-28 at Nelson Safeway store Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Easter Seals Canada have joined forces to raise funds at Safeway stores. Nelson Safeway customers are invited to make a donation to support two great organizations and receive bonus Air Miles Reward Miles. Every dollar raised will go to fund important efforts to ensure all Canadians, regardless of physical ability benefit from better nutrition and greater food literacy. Last year, the Nelson Safeway store raised an incredible $4923. www.muscle.ca
Osprey community grants
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This year the Osprey Foundation’s Community Grants are helping to make the streetcar accessible to those who can’t manage the steps. Providing funding for the Kootenay Festival of the Arts and Oxygen’s Youth Arts Festival. Supporting those served by the Brain Injury Association and the Nelson Friendship Outreach Clubhouse. Fixing steps on the Pulpit Rock trail. Funding emergency dental care for clients who can’t afford it. Upgrading the Youth Centre and Kootenay Kids facilities. For a full list of grantees and to find out more about the Osprey Community Foundation visit: http://ospreycommunityfoundation.ca/
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Monday, June 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table at Nelson Walmart mall entrance 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Resource Fair, Nelson & District Credit Union Mark Your Calendars! Show the world you care about ending elder abuse and neglect by wearing something PURPLE on June 15th. The BC Ministry of Health estimates that between four and 10 per cent of BC seniors will experience some form of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse. This estimate is likely low since elder abuse is often not reported. Visit the information table or resource fair. Drop off personal documents for secure shredding.at the Credit Union www.nelsonelderabuse.org
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Krista Watts, Environmental Manager at Columbia Power, left, with Claire de la Salle, Program Director with Friends of Kootenay Lake.
Columbia Power has provided $1750 to assist the Friends of Kootenay Lake in the third and final year of their invasive mussel and water quality monitoring program. The program will provide baseline data on parameters such as turbidity, total and dissolved phosphorus, total nitrogen, e. coli, ammonia and nitrate and will monitor for the presence of zebra and quagga mussels in the lake. For more information about the program and how to become involved as a volunteer, visit http://www.friendsofkootenaylake. ca/event/water-quality-and-zebramussel-monitoring-outing
Wheelchair Accessible Van The Age Friendly Community Initiative (AFC), a project of Nelson CARES Society, has determined that there is no public access to a wheelchair accessible vehicle in the West Kootenays and has partnered with Kootenay Carshare Cooperative and the Nelson & District Seniors Coordinating Society to explore adding a wheelchair accessible van to the Kootenay Carshare fleet. A survey has been created to determine just how great the need is for a wheelchair accessible van in the area. Interested area residents can fill it out at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ S8YH2VS
Teaching program moves
The West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) is moving into its own premises this fall. WKTEP’s learning centre will be relocating to downtown Nelson for its 2015-16 program, commencing in late August. It has been located at Selkirk College. The program operates in close partnership with four regional school districts. More info about WKTEP: http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/bachelorof-education-program/wktep/
Jumbo Community Plan
Comment deadline: Friday, June 12, 4 p.m. Hearing: Tuesday, June 16 starting at 9 a.m. Radium City Hall The Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality will have a hearing on June 16 to receive comments on the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP). Comments can be submitted by email, fax, or letter. http://www.jgmrm.ca/sites/default/ files/OCP%20Public%20Hearing%20N otice%20%282%29.pdf
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 12 - Sun. June 21 Fri. June 12 live music Locarno w/ Papa Roots + guests 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 6-8p.m. Friday Night Live Open Jam 9 p.m. at the Royal
special events Wild & Scenic Film Festival World Tour 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Join Wildsight for a journey to spectacular places and tales of adventure 4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. music, workshops, film, comedy, family activities http://www.tinylightsfestival.com/ Defensora: The Film 7 p.m. Shambhala Performance Theatre, Selkirk College, 10th Street campus $10
ongoing events Movie: Jurassic World 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 13 live music Erica Dee’s \,Smile\, Music Video Release Party with with Dj Ginger & Ocea Sasa 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 The Pocket Divas coming to the Dam Inn Former members of the Touques First After the Fire at Mama Sita’s in Winlaw 6-8 p.m. Dazza CD Release Kootenay Rapper, Ben Fox and Intersect 9 p.m. $10 at door at the Royal
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4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. music, workshops, film, comedy, family activities http://www.tinylightsfestival.com/ Strawberry Social for 90 years of age & over, 2 p.m. Senior Citizens Association Branch No. 51 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day information table at the Kaslo Market Grans to Grans National Walk register at 10:30am Rotary Shelter, Lakeside Park, Nelson Info to pledge online: http://nelsongrans2grans. weebly.com/national-walk.html
Movie: Jurassic World 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
garage sales Annual Garage Sale at Nelson United Church 8 a.m. The Whole School Annual Spring Garage Sale. 9am-4p.m.. Concession too!
ongoing events The Nelson Chapter of the Council Of Canadians will have its regular monthly meeting at 101 baker street, downstairs. All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871 EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie: Jurassic World 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 14 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.
special events 4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. music, workshops, film, comedy, family activities http://www.tinylightsfestival.com/
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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 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 12 - Sun. June 21 Sun. June 14 cont’d Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/3544281 2nd Sundays of the month 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 15 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
special events World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: table at Nelson Walmart mall entrance 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Nelson & District Credit Union – Resource Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Drop off personal documents for secure shredding.
health classes Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m.
ongoing events Movie: Jurassic World 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support. 1:00 312 Silica Street. Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008
Tues. June 16 live music Mighty Spec Record Showcase features five Canadian singer-songwriters in one evening 8 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward Street Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the door 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 Kirby - Stories of folk-pop passion interwoven with hook filled melodies. 8p.m. no cover at the Royal
special events Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping: Real Life Stories at Mir Centre Peace Cafe at KSA, 606 Victoria St., Nelson7:30 p.m.
ongoing events Movie. Jurassic World 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. The Nelson Parkinson Support Group monthly meeting, 1:30 p.m., Cristy Lee Hall, 701 Gordon Road. Third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Bob or Mary, 229-2272
Wed. June 17 live music Open mic night at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 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 favourite instruments at the Royal
health classes Women’s Yin yoga 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Community Yoga and meditation 5p.m. at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome
ongoing events Movie: Jurassic World 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Downtown Local Market every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 block of Baker St Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community
Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m. 250-825-4105 Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6p.m. -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free. http://www. nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- techclub.info Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 p.m. (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2p.m. 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Thurs. June 18 live music James Gray plays country folk 8 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward Street Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the door Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Glennn Mitchell dinner piano 6-8p.m. Ladies night 9 p.m. w/ Eyedawg no cover at the Royal
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie: Jurassic World 7 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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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. June 12 - Sun. June 21
Fri. June 19 live music SWEAT SESSIONS w/DJ Just-B, el Jimador, Justin Pleasure, Braden Early, De Block 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.
special events Avant Garde Cabaret at the Capitol Theatre capitoltheatre.bc.ca 7:30 p.m. Dennis McKenna, author of The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, at the Slocan Community Library, 710 Harold Street 7 p.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. June 20 live music Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events Exam Cram for Teens at the Nelson Public Library. Tutors available to help study for finals. 1-5 p.m.
ongoing events 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. June 21 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.
special events Slocan Valley Art & Garden Tour 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. brocures at area businesses http://slocanvalleyarts.ca/events/slocan-valley-art-and-garden-tour-2015/
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 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. 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.
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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An Evening with The Wooden Sky 8 p.m. at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbarTuesday, June 23 Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, Jun 25 Paddle Kootenay Lake with Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, for one day or seven days, from Meadow Creek to Nelson, www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/paddlekootenaylake/paddle-plan June 25 - July 1 METRIK (London, UK | Hospital Records) w/ SMASHA (Victoria, BC) at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, June 26 BESTiE w/ Battle Stereo at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, June 27 June Jubilee Summer Fun Horse Show! Nelson & District Riding Club, 4635 Blewett Road. Info: www.nelsonridingclub.com June 27-28 West Kootenay Roller Derby Bouts, Teams TBA, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex 2015 BC/Yukon Peony Show 9am-4p.m. Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia Ave Castlegar part of Castlegar Garden Tour Sunday June 28 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. Sunday, June 28 continued on next page...
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Summer Festivals
Venezuela’s Healthcare Revolution, Mir Centre Peace Cafe at KSA, 606 Victoria St., Nelson7:30 p.m. Monday, June 29 Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Thursday, July 2 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 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. theexpressNewsUpdate
4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. music, workshops, film, comedy, family activities http:// www.tinylightsfestival.com/ June 12-14 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, June 26 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 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
REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com July 24-26 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 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
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Nelson is seeking applications for a Summer Student job to assist with the production of the summer youth program. This is for full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year. Employment is June 25-August 6, 2015 for 30 hrs. per week@$12.50hr. Please mail or drop off your resume and a cover letter at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street. capitoltheatre@ netidea.com.
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assault in residence On Friday, June 5, at approximately 6:34 p.m., the Nelson Police Department received a call for service in relation to a fight occurring in the Lower Fairview area. Upon arrival, police were advised that a male forced entry into a residence with a baseball bat and accosted a female inside. The male was restrained by other occupants and escorted from the residence. As police were speaking with the involved parties, the offending male was observed nearby and taken into custody by police. The male was arrested and is currently in custody for upcoming court. The Nelson Police Department determined that this was not a random act and that the male and female were known to each other. skateboard accident On Saturday, June 6, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Nelson Police Department received a call for service
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Castlegar robbery A 29 year old Castlegar man is facing charges after the Castlegar RCMP received a report from a local business that they had been the victim of a robbery in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 7. The male entered the Columbia Avenue store and browsed inside for several minutes before threatening to produce a weapon and demanding money. He fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. The male was apprehended a short time later and is currently in custody facing robbery charges. He will appear in court on June 10th in Castlegar. The male indicated he had
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for an unconscious male in the area of Park St and Vernon St. Upon arrival, it was determined that the male was skateboarding and fell off his skateboard while travelling downhill at a high rate of speed. The male was not wearing a helmet at the time. The male regained consciousness while at scene and was transported to hospital for treatment. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that skateboarding within the city limits is not permitted with the exception of the skatepark. Those observed in contravention of the by-law may face fines and/or skateboard seizure. In addition, the Nelson Police Department strongly encourages users wear protective equipment while riding. trespassers climb crane On Sunday, June 7, at approximately 3:12 a.m., the Nelson Police Department received a call for service from on-site security for two males that had entered into the construction site
of the Nelson Commons development. Once inside, the males climbed the crane within the construction site and were located by police. The males were taken into custody and arrested for mischief. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the general public that entering into any active construction site is not only dangerous but persons entering may be arrested and face charges. The Nelson Police Department received several calls for service in relation to persons consuming alcohol in public areas. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that consuming alcohol in public is not permitted and those who choose to do so can face a fine of $230.00 under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. In addition, being intoxicated in public is also not permitted and those found to be intoxicated in public could face a fine of $115.00 and/or arrest under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
a weapon, however no weapon was produced, and no one was injured during the event. Nakusp CRA phone scam The Nakusp RCMP are warning of a phone and email scam where a fraudster states they are a Canada Revenue Agency representative and pressures the potential victim into paying a non-existent debt. RCMP have received a number of complaints. People are being called by someone claiming to be from the tax agency who uses threatening and coercive language. The person is also stating there is a warrant out for them and that if they don’t pay the
money the police will be attending their homes. People are also being emailed a link to a website that looks to be the CRA’s and asked to enter personal information. Canada Revenue Agency will never ask for information about your passport, health card or driver’s licence. It will also never leave personal information on an answering machine, or ask you to do the same. If you want to confirm a call really is from the CRA, call them using a number listed on their website http://www.cra.gc.ca/ submitted by the RCMP
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NelsonPoliceNews Fire Rescue: Fire on Bealby Road
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At 6:29 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, the Nelson Fire Rescue Services responded to a report of a vehicle fire at a Bealby Road address. Both on duty members responded immediately with one additional members responding from home. Upon arrival of the first crew, the fire had started to spread to the forested area as well as the travel trailer that was attached to the vehicle. The pick-up truck was heavily involved in fire and the crews were concerned about the propane tanks on the front of the trailer. The initial incident commander immediately requested additional crews to be called to respond to the scene. The first arriving crew’s primary objective was to slow the spread of the vehicle fire and ensure that the propane tanks did not get heated. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment of the pick-up truck. The pick-up truck
was destroyed with fire damage to the front of the trailer and smoke damage inside. Nelson Fire Rescue used nearly 3000 gallons of water to suppress this fire. Approximately 270 square feet of forested area was burned as well as a few trees. Nelson Fire Rescue responded to the incident with two fire engines, one tender truck, and one utility vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Damage is estimated at $35000. The Nelson Police Department and RCMP responded and assisted with scene safety by controlling the traffic. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Nelson Fire Rescue Services would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are properly maintained and to avoid parking hot vehicles on or near combustible material including dry grass. submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
The Truth Is Out There (Some version of it anyway) The truth is generally considered, well, just that - the truth. The truth can be twisted in so many ways that, at times, our memories can’t be trusted. False memory can play into this. The lies told by others also are a part of it. False memories are a distorted version of a series of events, essentially misremembering details unintentionally. They aren’t done intentionally, it can be merely misremembering something and stating
it as a fact, or being told a lie so frequently, that it becomes the truth. The way we often remember events can betray us, it seems. The truth can also be twisted by anyone whose agenda runs counter to your own. Politicians can do it and anyone with the means to do so to benefit themselves, can lie as well. The truth can be twisted a million different ways, we just need to be vigilant on what the truth really is.
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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