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CBT offers support to businesses In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including the re-opening of many businesses—Columbia Basin Trust is expanding the ways it can help people and businesses move forward. “The current phase of the provincial government’s restart plan has introduced new requirements with public health and safety as the priority,” said Johnny Strilaeff, Columbia Basin Trust President and Chief Executive Officer. “To help the region’s businesses and workforce navigate these changes, we are adjusting our programs and services to provide relevant support, such as low-interest loans to help with modifications to business operations, free advice on how to become more tech-savvy, wage subsidies to hire summer students, and support for shortterm training.” The Trust has revised four programs: Small Business Working Capital Loans: These loans provide working capital and operating funds to help small businesses and social New Store! Enhance your outdoor living space • Interior and Exterior Blinds • Hot Tubs, Swim Spas and Supplies • Free Water Testing • Barbeques, Patio Flame Tables, & Outdoor Heaters In store financing. Free in-home consults (West Kootenay) Showroom at 295 Baker Street, Nelson, BC 778-463-1322 • Cell 250-509-0545 enterprises adapt to the new re-opening requirements. The low-interest loans can now be used for capital expenses, such as equipment needed for re-opening, and the maximum loan amount has increased to $40,000. Applicants may now apply even if they have received funding from other programs. The financing can also be used for items like rent, wages, inventory, renovations and personal protective equipment. Learn more at ourtrust.org/wcloans. Basin Business Advisors: This program is putting an emphasis on helping small- and medium-sized businesses, including social enterprises, become more tech-savvy. This is in addition to its ongoing goal of making businesses stronger through free, confidential, one-to-one business advisement. For example, a business might need to increase their online presence, develop an e-commerce website, create a digital marketing plan, move to cloud based file management or boost manufacturing productivity. This program is delivered by Community Futures. Learn more at bbaprogram.ca. Summer Works: The Trust is increasing the number of small businesses that can receive wage subsidies to hire students. Although the program had already closed for the 2020 summer season, it is being re-opened to accept applications as of June 5, 2020. Administered by College of the Rockies, this program provides wage subsidies to help small businesses hire high school and post-secondary students, in part-time or full-time positions, over the summer. Learn more at ourtrust.org/ summerworks. Training Fee Support: Th i s program helps unemployed and underemployed people SEASONAL SERVICES INC. take short-term courses, online or in-person, that help them secure employment. Now, even more people will be eligible. This includes self-employed people, plus workers who have been temporarily laid off, have had their hours reduced or need to diversify their skills to adapt to businesses that have modified their products or services due to COVID-19. People can now access $1,000, up from $800. The program can also support up to $7,500 of training costs for Specialized Skills Training, now including early childhood, health care and agriculture related certification. Learn more at ourtrust.org/tfs. See all the resources and support available at ourtrust.org/covid19 or call 1.800.505.8998. Make A Change Canada announces student bursaries On January 23, 2020, Make A Change Canada held a 15th anniversary celebration event in its founding city of Nelson,. To celebrate this milestone, the organization brought in the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team and formed their very own all-star team, the Kootenay Patricks, to take the ice in support of Make A Change Canada. The event sold out to a crowd of 1,500 and filled the Nelson and District Community Complex to capacity, for a night to live on in the memories of local residents for years come. “We held this event as our way of giving back to the local communities that gave us our start over 15 years ago,” says Anne-Marie Edgar, Executive Director of Make A Change Canada. “Not only did this hockey game highlight the work of Make A Change Canada, but it is also allowing us to offer a total of six bursaries to residents of the West Kootenay to take our online Certificate in Applied Web Development and Design program.” This six-month program, delivered entirely online, is differentiated through its uniquely supportive and flexible service model for students in the program. The available bursaries will cover the full cost of tuition to help recipients upgrade their employment skills, be more competitive in the labour market, and improve their chances of finding meaningful employment or launching a new business. Graduates of the program have moved on to successfully establish themselves in a wide range of careers in fields such as administration, marketing, customer service, the arts, and information technology. Make A Change Canada is a certified educational institution under Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). If you reside in the West Kootenays and want to learn more about the bursaries and program eligibility requirements for the online Certificate in Applied Web Development and Design program, please contact Mary Alton, Program Manager, at 1-888-927-7473 Ext. 2 or by email. The program runs twice per year, and the next program start date is July 13, 2020. Make a Change Canada Trail City playgrounds & spray park re-open The City of Trail Parks & Recreation Department is re-opening City-owned playgrounds* and the Gyro Park spray park starting Thursday, June 11, 2020 as part of the City’s COVID-19 plan to carefully re-open its outdoor amenities with a phased approach. *Please note the playground structure at Haley Park complex and the swing set at Pole Park will be undergoing maintenance and will remain closed until this work is complete. An update will be provided. The playgrounds were officially closed on March 20, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since then, the City has been working closely with representatives from provincial and regional municipal governments to develop re-opening plans that include enhanced operating protocols to support the highest level of continued COVID-19 preventative measures for everyone in our communities. All open playgrounds and the spray park will be signed with the following usage guidelines: Stay home if you are sick Physical distance of 2 metres at all times Bring sanitizer to clean your hands If the park is busy, try another time Children only on the playground structures Take turns, be courteous We thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we all work together during our re-opening phases. We also commend the members of our community for their ongoing diligence and dedication to COVID-19 prevention. The City’s phased re-opening updates can be viewed at www.trail.ca/COVID-19 or www. trail.ca/ReOpen. Please direct all Trail Parks & Recreation questions to parksadmin@trail.ca or 250-364-0888. Window Cleaning • Pressure Washing Eavestrough Cleaning & Repair Moss Removal Licensed & Bonded • Free Estimates 250-354-7151 • clearwater.ss@gmail.com Give Dad a Break this Father’s Day Let someone else do the work! Bulletin Board THE LE ROI COMMUNITY FOUN- DATION, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and in partnership with Community Foundations Canada, is please to announce $40,000 in granting opportunities to help with vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19. The Le Roi Foundation covers areas including Rossland, Warfi eld, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and Areas A&B of the RDKB. Applications are made through the Community Foundations Canada web portal. Details and a link to this web portal are available at the Le Roi Foundation’s website www.leroifoundation.com USA - DISTANT PLANET, the new book by local author JF Howard, is available in electronic and paperback formats from amazon. com. Jack has a new addition to his family, Olive, the child of interstellar visitors. Encompassing genres including science fiction, relationship sagas and fantasy. Distant Planet is a clean, fast-paced read. WE WORK FOR YOU.. .CALL US: 1-800-663-4619! Bulliten Board USA - NEW AUTHORS WANT- ED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 866-951-7214. Markets/Fairs NEW! NATHALIE’S PRODUCE offering FREE home deliveries. New! CSA boxes available every week. 250-509-0373. TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally grown & naturally raised beef. Grain & grass fi nished, available year-round. Delivery to Nelson, Castlegar & Trail available. 250- 428-4316 or fi nd us on Facebook! Garage Sales First Ever slocan barterfest weekend (FB) and yard sale. Saturday-sunday, JUne 27-28, 10am- 6pm. corner of park ave, and Main st, slocan city. Buy. sell, trade, participate and celebrate. info or table reservation, 250-354-9268. GARAGE SALE: Saturday June 20, 9am-2pm, no early birds. Wing Creek Resort Retreat Centre. Merchandise ‘MONEY HEIST’ DVD: Spanish subtitles, brand new, $50obo. 778- 460-2525. 1996 TACOMA CANOPY, red; used mattresses, prices negotiable, free delivery. 250-352-6294. BEEKEEPING GEAR! Boxes, clothing, etc. Kootenay Beekeeping Supplies. 250-365-5454, kootbees@shaw.ca, www.kootenaybeekeeping.com BLACK WALNUT LIVE EDGE AND BURL BOWLS, $50-$130/ ea. Also Damascus handmade knives. Call Len, 250-365-3554. CAR GARAGE FRAME: 12´x20´x8´ w/six ground anchors, item #37-111-4, brand new in the box, $100. 250-352-6295. ONVERT YOUR HOME VIDEOS TO DVD & digital formats, $10/ tape. Jordan in Castlegar, 250- 608-3548. Sure feeling the ❤LOVE from our Pennywise community. Thank you! xox Merchandise FOR SALE/TRADE: Drolet Spark wood stove, one season, $400; Goodyear Wrangler ST tires, P225/75R16, less than 500kms, $200; Dewalt cordless drill, 20V, never used, 3 batteries, $120. 778- 205-4800. HOUSEHOLD STORAGE: Steel shipping containers for sale/rent. 20´ & 40´ units. Kootenay Containers, Castlegar. 250-365-3014. LARGE WINE RACK: Can be broken down to smaller ones, holds over 220 bottles, $75obo. 250- 505-2921. MEN’S JEANS: Levi and Wrangler, sizes 36/32, 38/32, excellent condition. 250-608-0402. ONE DOUBLE WIDE OPEN OF- FICE TRAILER: = two 12´x60´ trailers, good condition, $19,900. Call John Urquhart, 250-367-7540. RED WIGGLER COMPOSTING WORMS: 100 for $15. Phone 250- 304-9306. SALTON COMPACT FREEZ- ER: Works, $175; Galaxy S4 Cell phone: $135. 250-825-4344. Merchandise USA - LONG PRAIRIE LEATH- ER & SADDLERY Quality custom leather work. Tack, chaps, belts, wallets, holsters, welding hoods/ arm guards, repairs & more. For quotes, orders & questions, please call or text 509-936-4901, email: longprairieleather@aol.com or fi nd me on Facebook & Instagram. USA - NEED SOME CASH? Sell us your unwanted gold, jewelry, watches & diamonds. Call GOLD GEEK 1-844-209-9872 or visit www.GetGoldGeek.com/nani BBB Rated. Request your 100% FREE, no risk, no strings attached appraisal kit. Call today! Building Supplies CEDAR LUMBER: Fencing, siding, decking, garden beds, etc. 250-505-4207. DOUBLE PANE GLASS SOLAR- IUM: New, 28´x8´, $14,000, no reasonable offer refused. Phone 250-229-5666. YOU WILL FIND IT IN PENNYWISE! 4 June 15, 2020 T Pennywise Publishing every 2nd week through the summer. picture online: www.pennywiseads.com
Rebuilding the Kootenays better In recent months, British Columbians have come together to face an unprecedented health crisis. Now is the time to come together to look forward and decide on the future we need. As governments begin providing economic relief and helping businesses reopen safely, the province’s COVID-19 economic stimulus investments can provide the opportunity to build our future back better. The impacts of these investments will be far reaching: the kind of industries, jobs and infrastructure works that are supported will shape our society, our economy and our environment for decades ahead. They will determine our capacity to address future threats to our health and the health of the planet. British Columbians have a choice: build to the status quo, continuing down the road to climate disaster and a biodiversity crisis, or take Scientists need Canadians to share wildlife observations With COVID-19 social distancing measures impacting scientific surveys and field research, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is asking Canadians to help them collect critical data on the impacts of isolation on the environment. “We are counting on Canadians now more than ever to share their nature photos and record their wildlife observations on iNaturalist.ca,” said James Pagé, CWF species at risk and biodiversity specialist. “This information is critical to understand some of the impacts of the quarantine on the wildlife. It’s also an opportunity to showcase how much nature matters to Canadians.” CWF launched its Observations From Isolation project on iNaturalist.ca in April, generating more than 23,000 submissions the first wave of the pandemic. With Canadian Environment Day being celebrated June 5th, followed by the opportunity to build back better. We can direct economic stimulus towards the creation of jobs, businesses and infrastructure that enhance our well-being and protect the ecosystems we depend on. We can make sure that everyone shares in the benefits from public investments aimed at improving our communities and restoring the health of our environment. Wildsight, along with many partner environmental and community organizations, is calling for a sustainable recovery that puts healthy ecosystems, human health, and social justice at the centre. Our recommendations include a long list of economic stimulus opportunities: from renewable energy and building retrofits to ecosystem restoration, protected areas, active transportation, local food security, zero waste and Indigenous rights. Some of these opportunities are supported by existing provincial plans, such as CleanBC (British Columbia’s climate action plan) which Premier John Horgan said will be “the foundation” Rivers to Oceans Week, the immediate goal is to achieve 50,000 observations by Canada Day. The long-term goal is to inspire conservation through the new CWF Observation Nation project. “Canadians of all ages and abilities can help by posting photos or sound recordings of any wild plants or animals. The automatic identification feature can help you figure out what species you’ve seen, and scientists can help verify observations virtually,” Pagé said. “This is especially important in 2020 since some research teams may have to limit their travel and rely more the public data.” The iNaturalist app and website are free and easy to use whether observing nature safely in your backyard, local park or further afield. Overall, there are 2.4 million observations of 23,000 species in the Canadian database, which was created in 2015. CWF thanks all Canadians who have contributed to the project to date. To learn more and get involved visit iNaturalist.ca. Canadian Wildlife Federation of the province’s economic recovery. Others, such as ecosystem restoration and local food security, need public support to be placed on the agenda. And all of them will need to be adapted to regional and local contexts. In the coming weeks we will be launching an initiative to discuss a sustainable recovery for the Kootenays. We will provide a space to exchange ideas, organize and take action to ensure our communities are well prepared for the future and no one is left behind. What would a sustainable recovery look like in the Kootenay Region? What kind of investments should be a priority? How can we best seize this opportunity to build thriving communities and preserve the wild places we love? Why report concerning wildlife sightings? Please report wildlife in conflict to the Conservation Officer Service 24/7 at 1-877- 952-7277. Residents can also report sightings of bear, cougar, coyote or wolf in an urban area. These reports are uploaded daily to WildSafe- BC’s Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP), available at www.wildsafebc.com/warp. This program allows the public to see what wildlife has been reported in their neighbourhood and be alerted of new sightings. WildSafeBC We want to hear from you! Our phone number is: 250-427-9325. Our email is: info(at)wildsight. ca As we continue to care for each other’s health, let’s come together to help our region recover and thrive for the long-run. Wildsight.ca Kootenay Lake Levels Read it in Pennywise! Waves on the Lake is now open At the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson Please call 250-352-9283 for an appointment Social distancing and Covid-19 protocols in place Welcome to our new stylist, Robyn Lemay REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT Proposals for the Kaslo Wildfire Risk Reduction Project may be submitted to Village of Kaslo, 413 Fourth Street (Box 576), Kaslo BC V0G 1M0, by 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and include a work plan, schedule, and cost demonstrating the proponent’s understanding of the project’s deliverables, previous relevant experience, and qualifications. For information about this opportunity, contact: Ian Dunlop, Chief Administrative Officer 250-353-2311 / cao@kaslo.ca This project is funded by the Province of BC through This the project Community is funded Resiliency by the Investment Province Program. of BC through the Community Resiliency Investment Program. June 10, 2020 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. NEW EXTENDED HOURS Monday to Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-5 with lots of selection for SPRING & SUMMER FOOTWEAR 411 HALL STREET NELSON 250-352-6261 TOLL FREE 1-800-337-1622 www.vincedevito.ca Queen’s Bay: Present level: 1749.65 ft 7 day forecast: Down 2 to 4 inches 2019 peak: 1746.36 ft / 2018 peak: 1752.19 ft Nelson: Present level: 1747.19 ft 7 day forecast: Down 2 to 4 inches Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847. Merchandise Building Supplies HARROP-PROCTER FOREST PRODUCTS: Your local source for sustainably harvested building materials. A wide variety of cedar/ fi r lumber for every project. We also custom cut to order. Go green by supporting BC’s only Eco-Certifi ed Community Forest. Check out our products at http://www.hpcommunityforest.org Call 250-551-5452 or email sales@hpcommunityforest. org for a quote. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm & Saturday, 9am-3pm. Computers/Electronics CONOR’S COMPUTER REPAIR: Troubleshooting, network setup, virus and Malware scans. Castlegar and Nelson housecalls. Courtesy computer available. 250-608-1583. HEXA-TEK REPAIR: Computer repairs, upgrades, maintenance, diagnostics, 406 Baker Ave, Salmo. 250-357-9271, www.HexaTek.ca WINLAW FINE COMPUTING..... www.winlawtech.com, Windows, Apple, Linux. Pat, 250-226-7215. Merchandise Firewood DRY FIREWOOD: Discount on 4 cords or more delivered. Call for details, 250-551-7347. FIR/LARCH FIREWOOD: $300/ cord, COVID measures in place. 250-399-4834. Sporting Goods BUYING, SELLING & TRADING FIREARMS: BEST PRICES PAID. Call Wally, 250-231-3721. Tools CLARKE 14˝ ABRASIVE CUT- OFF SAW, w/extra blades, $75obo. 250-367-7104. HEAVY-DUTY TABLE SAW, $75obo. 250-367-7104. Merchandise Wanted $$$ COIN COLLECTOR LOOK- ING TO PURCHASE COLLEC- TIONS, Accumulations, Royal Canadian Mint Coins & Sets, Olympic, Gold and Silver Coins, Paper Currency, etc. Please call Chad, 250-499-0251, Kootenays. Merchandise Wanted FIREARMS: Call John Urquhart in confidence anytime. I will come to your home. 250-367-7540. I’M BUYING COMICS AND SPORTS CARDS for collection. Call/text Devo, 250-921-9876, devo247247@gmail.com OLD BEER/POP SIGNS, wooden/metal crates, old gas/service station items, old Coke/pop machines. 250-231-9397. OLDER HOCKEY & BASE- BALL CARDS WANTED: From 1950s-1980s; +sports memorabilia, in good condition. John, 250-368-8986, 250-368-1158. USED PLEXIGLAS WANTED: Any condition, will pick up and compensate. 250-777-1448. WANTED: AIRCAST SHORT WALKER BOOT for woman, good working order. abianco@telus.net Free For Free FREE 1983 FORD 350 CAMP- ER VAN: Good for chicken coop/ storage. Must be towed. 250-355- 2612, Slocan. Free For Free FREE BASKETBALL STAND: Needs netting. 250-359-6716. FREE MAYTAG WASHING MA- CHINE. Call 250-399-4288. FREE ProForm EXCERCISE BIKE, good condition; pressure cooker. Phone 250-367-6532. FREE, TEN RHODE ISLAND CHICKENS: Still laying on and off. 250-226-7588, Winlaw. Hiring HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED AT WOODBURY RESORT: Seasonal work until the end of September. Must have reliable transportation, cleaning experience and references. Please email resume to woodburyresort@netidea.com or call 250-353-7717. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RELIABLE CLEANERS: Parttime, long-term, must have own transportation and be available evenings and weekends. Email: cleanteam73@gmail.com Hiring TEACHING POSITION: The Whole School, a K to Gr. 7 Independent School, is hiring an elementary teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Current BCCT certifi cation and a passion for alternative education required. Experience in multiaged classrooms, music, French, and outdoor education are assets. Looking for an independent, creative, collaborative individual with strong team teaching and communication skills. For further information contact Principal, Anniah Lang wholeschoolanniah@gmail.com. Resumes can be emailed wholeschool@gmail.com or mailed PO Box 240, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0. Closing date, June 30 by 3pm. Help Wanted PART TIME POSITION: (Continuous,) reliable student or semi-retired person w/own transportation for local yard work and light equipment maintenance. Average 15-30 hrs/wk. Send resume & references to: chamroad@shaw.ca Employment Wanted DEB’S HOUSECLEANING: 25+ years experience. References, 250-352-0018. picture online: www.pennywiseads.com Your local shopper • Pennywise June 15, 2020 5
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