Oct 19, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

Feasibility study underway for
new rental housing in Kaslo
On October 13, Kaslo Mayor and Council gave the green
light to the Kaslo Housing Society to begin studying the feasibility
of creating new dedicated rental apartments in downtown
Kaslo. The proposed building, which could potentially provide
8-10 studio and larger apartments, would be located behind the
Kemball Centre on A Avenue.
The 75 x 100-foot lot behind the Kemball Centre is presently
under-utilized as a secure bus parking and storage area for
Kaslo Infonet. Working with their development partner, New
Commons Development under its Small Communities Initiative,
the housing society would begin a period of public consultation,
and assess the geotechnical and other site constraints.
An architect, Christine Ross from Sanca, has been hired to
provide high level concept drawings that can be adapted in
response to community input.
New Commons Development
– Small Communities Initiative is
already working with several small
communities in the region to assist
local housing providers in solving
the challenges of developing
community housing. They bring a
much-needed level of expertise and
experience to the work ahead for
Kaslo: securing project financing,
beginning with a strong proposal to
BC Housing’s Community Housing
Fund, deadline January 15, 2021.
The Kaslo Housing Society, the
Village and New Commons developed
a solid working relationship
earlier this year while evaluating
the feasibility of acquiring the Kaslo
Bay property, which unfortunately is
not going forward. But there was a
positive takeaway from that effort.
We were able to pivot when the Village-owned
land behind the Kemball
Centre was suggested as a possible
site for long-term rental housing.
The site has many advantages that
the site near the Public Works yard
(the “Lovers Site”), which is currently
leased by the housing society, does
not. In 2018, a proposal in response
to a call by BC Housing, very similar
to the January 2021 Request for Proposals,
had been submitted by the
Housing Society. It was explained to
the society that the reason that proposal
failed was because the Lovers
site had no services – no access, no
water line, no electrical/phone service,
and of course, no sewer.
The A Avenue site has all of these
services.
Please see the ad in this paper for
opportunities to learn more about
the project. More opportunities to
learn and comment will be offered as
the feasibility study unfolds.
Kaslo Housing Society
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT
CULTURAL
CENTRE
447 A Avenue Kaslo, BC • 250-353-2661
thelangham.ca • langham@netidea.com
Saturday 7pm & Sunday 3pm, Oct. 24 &25
Adventure Travel Series
Adventures on Yukon’s
SNAKE RIVER
Join intrepid Kaslovian Rob McClure
for an engaging multi-media
presentation of stunning slides &
intriguing stories about his month long canoeing & hiking trip on the Snake
River in the Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon. Grizzly bears, alpine flowers and
amazing views are featured. Two showings.
Tickets sliding $5-$15 at Sunnywise or Willow, 30 seats/show.
Friday & Saturday, Nov 6 & 7, 7pm
Guest Artist Performance
Devon More’s
Berlin Waltz
Fringe sensation & award-winning
playwright Devon More returns with her
one-woman cold war cabaret! Unexpected,
funny & far-fetched - yet composed
entirely of true stories, Berlin Waltz is
a wacky travelogue told through songs,
slam poetry & sock puppets! A smash hit
at fringe festivals across Canada. Tickets
$20 Sunnyside or Willow, 30 seats/show
Live from the Langham Video Series Continues!
The first of its kind, live-off-the-floor
mini-concerts from some of our best
Kaslo/Kootenay performers! During
the COVID closure local filmmakers
have captured brief musical and
theatrical presentations to be released
in video briefs weekly through
September and October.
See them on our website, YouTube Channel (Langham Cultural
Centre), and Facebook - www.facebook.com/thelangham
• Organic Produce
• Groceries
• Bulk Foods
HEALTHY CHOICES
Long Grain White Rice
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11.34kg Save $20
Olive Oil
Don Pedro, Extra Virgin
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Olive Oil
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Tomatoes
Italian, Peeled
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Pad Thai Rice Noodles
Lotus, Organic
227g Save $2
Green Mate
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Other Great Specials
throughout the Store
Would you like to contribute
to your community?
The Hospice Society of North Kootenay Lake
is looking for 2 or 3 new board members in the
areas of Treasurer/bookkeeping & grant writing
assistance AND Board Secretary.
Desired skills:
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Good computer skills including proficiency in MS
Word (Secretary), Excel & QuickBooks
(Bookkeeper/Treasurer)
• Experience with non-profit organizations &
volunteer boards
To learn more,
visit our website www.hsnkl.org
or call Phyllis at 250 353 2171.
• Pet Foods
• Garden Supplies
• Natural Foods Café
FOR
OUR COMMUNITY
Pantry Pileup !
Stock Up Oct. 15 th — 31 st
Natura Rice Milk
Vanilla, Enriched
12/946mL Save $8
Oat Kernels
Anita’s, Organic
11.34kg Save $12
Garbanzo Beans
Organic
11.34kg Save $13
Pinto Beans
Organic
11.34kg Save $8
Black Beans
Organic
11.34kg Save $10
Green Split Peas
Organic
11.34kg Save $10
Your Local Indoor Market www.ellisonsmarket.com
Mon - Sat 9am – 6 pm • 523 Front St, Nelson • 250-352-3181
Popping Corn
Organic
11.34kg Save $12
White Flour
Anita’s, Organic
20kg Save $25
Short Grain Brown Rice
eco-farmed
11.34kg Save $10
Basmati White Rice
organic
11.34kg Save $10
Bio-Vert Laundry
Soap
4.43L Save $6
Bio-Vert
Dishwashing Liquid
700ml Save $1 50
4.43L Save $5
*All products, prices, sizes etc.
are deemed to be accurate at
time of publication.
Bulletin Board
FIR & SPF PELLETS AVAILABLE
at KASLO BUILDING SUPPLIES:
Open Monday-Saturday, 7:30am-
5pm; Sundays, 10am-2pm. 250-
353-7628, www.kaslobuilding.com
GENERAL PAINT: Everyday prices.
Quality paint. Breeze $49.99
gallon/ 3.7L. Skyway Hardware,
250-357-9911.
LOOKING FOR LANGHAM
EVENTS? Check out our display ad
in this issue or www.thelangham.ca
MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS
COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory
for all users. Inform renters and
guests.
HURRY HARD to the Kaslo Curling
Club! Learn to curl in our Novice
Leagues starting Oct. 17 for
$5 per game, Saturday afternoons
and Tuesday nights. All equipment
provided, email kaslocurling@
gmail.com to register. Dates and
times on our website: www.kaslocurling.com
LOOKING FOR A TECHNICIAN
for 320 Gestetner stencil duplicator.
250-353-2023.
Bulletin Board
NEW HOURS at the Kaslo & District
Public Library: The library
will be open on TUESDAY 11am-
3pm, THURSDAY 11am-7pm and
SATURDAY 11am-3pm for borrowing
items, limited computer
use, and printing/scanning. If you
prefer picking up holds at the door,
contact us 250-353-2942.
SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws,
tools, scissors, knives, clipper
blades. C&D Sharpening Service,
250-365-3658.
PRESCRIPTION ORTHOT-
ICS KOOTENAY INTEGRATED
HEALTH: Examination and gait
analysis provided to diagnose foot,
knee, hip and spinal pain. 1020
Columbia Ave, Castlegar, phone
250-365-3365. Dr. David Bzdel,
DC, Dr. Tyler Phillipson, DC, www.
kootenayintegrated.com
SELKIRK TRUSS can provide all
your custom trusses for your reno
or new build. Visit our website
www.selkirktruss.com and get the
answers to many of your questions.
Selkirk Truss, 2894 Sentinel
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Bulletin Board
THE LE ROI FOUNDATION, with
funding from the Government of
Canada’s Emergency Community
Support Fund in partnership with
Community Foundations Canada,
is please to announce $30,000 in
granting opportunities to help with
vulnerable populations affected by
COVID-19. The Le Roi Foundation
can provide funding for projects only
in the communities of Rossland,
Trail, Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale,
and Areas A and B of the RDKB.
Application deadline is October 30,
2020. 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
VALHALLA WILDERNESS PRO-
GRAM BOTTLE DRIVE: Saturday,
Nov. 7, 9am-12noon. Pickup from
Slocan Park to Slocan City. Call
ahead for large pickups, 250-355-
2212. Thank you for your support.
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WE KNOW OUR STUFF! Mallard’s
Source for Sports, Castlegar
& Nelson locations. 250-365-5588,
250-352-3200.
Markets/Fairs
SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK AN-
GUS BEEF: Sides $4.99/lb;
ground beef special, $100 freezer
packs; 50lb dog bones, $49.99,
soup bones and organs. Government
inspected. Home of the Happy
Cows. Wayne Savinkoff, 250-
226-BEEF.
Markets/Fairs
TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade,
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beef. Grain & grass fi nished, available
year-round. Delivery to Nelson,
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Merchandise
2019 DAYMAK E-BIKE 2-WHEEL
SCOOTER: Only 10kms, listed
price +tax $2626.40, sale $1650.
No drivers license/insurance needed.
Ladies helmet, rain-suit, cover
included. 250-353-2430.
ACORN STAIRLIFT: 10´, ready to
install, 250-602-9185, Kaslo.
ALUMINUM LADDER, 24´ w/gutter
standoffs, $95; rocker/recliner
easy chair, $75; Honda rototiller,
$250. 250-608-9650.
BEARS FURNITURE & APPLI-
ANCES: 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson,
BC. 250-352-2202, www.
bearsbrandsource.ca
BEEKEEPING GEAR! Boxes,
clothing, etc. Kootenay Beekeeping
Supplies. 250-365-5454, kootbees@shaw.ca,
www.kootenay
beekeeping.com
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