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Monitoring invasive zebra and quagga mussels The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) conducts lake monitoring to ensure early detection of new infestations of invasive zebra and quagga mussels (ZQM) in our region. If ZQM are detected in an aquatic ecosystem, response efforts must begin as quickly as possible. CKISS collected 270 plankton samples from nine waterbodies from June until the end of October 2020. Samples were analyzed in a provincial lab to detect any presence of ZQM veligers (microscopic larvae). As of October 16, 256 of these samples have tested negative for vv 800 Lynnwood Crescent Castlegar Over half an acre lot right in town, services available, close to all amenities. MLS 2435168 $84,900 815 11th Avenue Montrose Completely renovated, move in ready, quick possession MLS 2454558 $329,900 1978 Airport Road Salmo 6 level acres, between 2 highways, one level home, large shop $299,900 2405 Columbia Avenue Castlegar Corner lot, designated for Commercial use, busy intersection, .46 of an acre. MLS 2452955 $249,900 JONI ASKEW 365-4731 Independent Realtor® 1678 Mountain Ridge Road, Castlegar Private 12.75 level acres on high plateau. Small cabin, sea can and outbuildings included. MLS 2439809 $159,900 2720 Columbia Avenue Castlegar Large corner lot, covered deck, secondary suite, garage MLS 2450464 $339,900 5594 Slocan River Rd Winlaw Amazing waterfront estate, stately home with guest suite, 1000 feet of waterfront, double garage plus shop. MLS 2454388 $849,900 Office 250-365-2170 Joni Askew Homeselling Team invasive mussels. The results from the remaining 16 samples are still pending. While ZQM have not been found in British Columbia to date, they remain a major threat to BC waters. In other parts of North America, these mussels have caused considerable damage to hydropower stations and municipal water supplies. The mussels also can have impacts on biodiversity, water quality, recreation, fisheries, and species at risk. In addition to monitoring, CKISS facilitates education and outreach activities related to mitigating the impacts of aquatic invasive species in the Central Kootenay. CKISS hosted a Clean, Drain, Dry educational booth at locations like the Village of Slocan boat launch, Lakeside Park in Nelson, and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. The Clean, Drain, Dry program is designed to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species through recreational pathways by increasing awareness about transporting invasive species and encouraging responsible behaviour, namely cleaning, draining, and drying watercraft and associated equipment. In 2020, CKISS installed educational signs at parks within the Regional District of Central Kootenay and at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. The signs act as reminders to watercraft users and anglers of the Clean, Drain, Dry program. Once introduced into an aquatic ecosystem, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to control an invasive mussel population, so preventing these species from entering B.C. waters is critical. ZQM can be transferred from one waterbody to another as ‘hitchhikers’ on contaminated watercraft or related equipment. These organisms have been found as nearby as Montana and Manitoba, and could easily be introduced to B.C. waters on boats returning from a mussel-infested region. PROFESSIONALS GET RESULTS NIKKI JENSEN 365-2170 Unlicensed Assistant COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Cascade Lock & Safe Thriving locksmith business opportunity for sale in Castlegar. MLS 2425738 $150,000 751 Merry Creek FSR, Castlegar Fabulous 76.33 acres just outside of city limits, amazing views. MLS 2452559 $289,900 3825 Woodcrest Road Nelson Sunny Bonnington, 2 level family home, pellet stove, double garage MLS 2453280 $425,000 Lots 1 & 2, Sabrina Road Nelson West SOLD $150,000 2327 6th Avenue Unit #102 Castlegar Hairlines. Well established business, large client base, great location. MLS 2441154 $26,500 2866 Fraser Avenue Robson Sunny Robson, great family home, secondary suite, large lot MLS 2454518 $319,900 1068 Columbia Road Castlegar A piece of history. Substantially renovated, state of the art heating system, 8.26 acres, barn. MLS 2442505 $594,000 2565 Highway 3A Shoreacres 340’ of highway frontage, ample parking, with residence MLS 2434157 $324,900 SELLING YOUR HOME DURING COVID-19 Real Estate services are considered essential. With the outbreak of Covid-19 we have had to adjust some of our procedures. 1. We follow strict protocols. We ask our sellers to turn on all the lights and open all closet doors for showings. Buyers must put on gloves and masks at the door, shoes are left outside and nothing touched. 448 2nd Avenue Trail SOLD MLS 2453478 $419,900 Lot 1 Hwy 3 Salmo Over 60 acres, subdivision potential, untouched land MLS 2450911 $325,000 825 Argenta Road Kaslo Kootenay Lake waterfront, over 1200 running feet, potential for subdivision. MLS 2452954 $699,900 1598 Hwy 3A Nelson SOLD 2454095 $ 1,500,000 174 Crescent Street Castlegar Prime development property in the heart of Castlegar, perfect for senior’s housing. MLS 2450762 $399,900 2. We offer walk-through videos of your home 3. We no longer put brochures in your home. WE VALUE YOU AND YOUR SAFETY!! rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr This is why the BC Invasive Mussel Defence Program has watercraft inspection stations. At the stations, staff inspect and decontaminate high-risk watercraft so that they do not transport mussels into B.C. These inspection stations continued to operate in 2020. The total number of inspections conducted this year was lower than in 2019 as less watercraft was being transported from the US and neighbouring provinces, likely due to the global pandemic. However, these stations still played a very important role in preventing invasive mussels from entering BC waters. By July 23, 2020, 74 high-risk watercraft had been identified at BC inspection stations, and 10 of these were contaminated with invasive mussels. In 2019, it was noted that a number of vehicles carrying non-motorized watercraft were not stopping at the watercraft inspection stations. CKISS would like to remind drivers that ALL watercraft must stop at inspection stations. If your boat has been in a mussel-infested state or province in the last 30 days, it MUST be decontaminated before entering BC waters. Boats which have not been in an infested province or state must still be thoroughly cleaned, drained, and dried when being moved from one waterbody to another. This important work is funded by the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, and Columbia Power Corporation. Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society AFKO suspends in-person events AFKO Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer que suite aux nouvelles règles sanitaires émises le 19 novembre dernier, la Kootenay Family Place devra annuler ses activités, telles que les P’tits matins. Nous savons à quel point vous attendiez avec joie ces rencontres. Nous vous tiendrons au courant dès que nous aurons de nouveaux développements. Vous pouvez quand même emprunter des livres, de la musique et des jeux en français pour votre famille dans nos locaux les mardis et mercredis entre 10h et 17h (807 Baker St, Nelson). Veuillez prendre note que dès ce mardi le port du masque sera obligatoire pour tous dans nos locaux, incluant les enfants de 2 ans et+. Ou faire une visite chez notre bibliotheque virtuelle: www.biblio-thequevirtuelle.ca, cliquez sur le logo AFKO et sur les sections de votre choix! Aucun mot de passe requis. Merci de votre compréhension. Si vous souhaitez emprunter du matériel sans entrer, nous pourrons vous préparer votre commande et la déposer dans la boîte de retour à l’extérieur. Veuillez utiliser direction@afko.ca pour vos commandes. Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest School District 8 election results SD8 Kootenay Lake is pleased to announce the following results from their annual election: • School Board Chair – Lenora Trenaman • Vice-Chair – Sharon Nazaroff • BCSTA (BC School Trustees’) Provincial Councillor – Sharon Nazaroff • BCPSEA (BC Public Sector Employment Association) Representative – Becky Coons • BCSTA Provincial Councillor Alternate – Bill Maslechko • BCPSEA Representative Alternate – Sheri Walsh • RDCK Commission Appointments • Recreation Commission No. 2 – Kaslo & Area – Dawn Lang • Recreation Commission No. 7 – Salmo & Area G – Susan Chew • Recreation Commission No. 8 – Slocan & Valley South Regional Parks – Sharon Nazaroff School District 8 Kootenay Lake Small business help The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program will invest up to $300 million in targeted financial support for some of the hardest hit businesses in BC that employ between two and 149 BC residents and have experienced declines in revenue since March 10, 2020. Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available. An additional $5,000 to $10,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses that have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first. Find the application on the Province of BC website or via https://tinyurl.com/y5yjwpx6 Province of BC 14 Nov 30, 2020 Pennywise Publishing every 2nd week N picture online: www.pennywiseads.com
Rossland student celebrates prestigious new award for unique spark Malia Johnston, a local Grade 11 high school student who attends Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland, has received the first ever Jeff Stewart Memorial Award for radiating originality, having a unique spark, spirit, and presence. “Thanks! It was unexpected but I’m flattered!” says Malia in response to the news of her ‘surprise’ nomination and subsequent award win. Described by 7S staff as “quick witted, funny, thoughtful and animated, a young woman with a penchant for local history, positive action and debating,” Malia is active in the local community and leads by example. A volunteer for the Gold Fever Follies, she also works for the Rossland Youth Action Network, and is a digital archive assistant at Rossland Museum. She champions environmental issues and is a local LGBTQ pioneer. “It’s good to know that standing out pays off! ‘Being me’ is not going to stop any time soon!” she adds. To mark the accomplishment, Ann Quarterman, who orchestrated the nomination before she left her role as 7S operations manager, returned to Seven Summits Centre for Learning to officially announce Malia’s accolade in front of family, friends and peers. “When we heard about this new award in the spring, Malia stood out as the obvious choice. She truly embodies everything it stands for, from thinking outside the box to forging her own path and she has made us all better educators. It has been amazing having you in my life, a true joy!” On a parting note to the entire student body Ann added: “Never be afraid to be yourself! Way to rock you guys!” “Malia is a strong, independent soul who dances to her own beat. Her individuality has always been encouraged at 7S and it’s great that she is being officially recognized for who she is. It’s well-deserved and we’re very proud of her!” stated Sheri Larsen, Malia’s mom. “We were so impressed with all the nominations we received. Kids across the province are doing really neat and incredible things!” said Anna King, former chairperson of Navigate NIDES PAC. Anna sat on the Awards Selection Committee and commissioned a hand-crafted pewter medal to be engraved and presented to Malia as a keepsake. “The medal is going to be awesome, a real treasure!” she added. Designed to recognize trailblazing Navigate NIDES students who are really ‘going for it’ and have spirit, innovation as well as creativity, the new award is non academic in nature and embodies all the qualities which Jeff Stewart exemplified before he passed away last year. He worked in School District 71 for 15 years, was passionate about educational innovation, community, and collaboration, and as principal of NIDES (2011 – 2018) brought his visionary ideas and forward-thinking leadership to life. Demonstrating what is possible when schools dare to challenge the traditional conventions in public education, he successfully created the unique learning opportunities which enable students to find and follow their sparks in NIDES communities across British Columbia. Sue McBride, president of the 7S board, says: “Jeff Stewart was a true ‘Innovator of Education’. He looked at the diverse ways students learn and created programs and opportunities that built inclusiveness. Seven Summits Centre for Learning’s success is a direct result of his vision for education through his leadership connecting youth, families, educators, and their communities.” Seven Summits Centre for Learning MADD launches awareness campaign MADD Nelson Community Leader launches their Project Red Ribbon campaign to promote sober driving throughout the upcoming holiday season. Red ribbons will be available at Urban Legends located at 533 Baker Street and Buddy’s Place located at 358 Baker Street for anyone in the community to come in and pick up their red ribbon. MADD Canada’s red ribbon and red ribbon car decals are symbols of a person’s commitment to drive safe and sober during the holiday season, and also serve as a powerful tribute to all those killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. While the usual parties and celebrations may be limited this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the holiday season is still a busy time on our roads and still a time of high risk for impaired driving. MADD Nelson is urging people to take a few minutes to plan ahead. If you’re going to be consuming alcohol, cannabis or other drugs, arrange a sober ride. “Impaired driving crashes are 100% preventable,” said MADD Nelson Community Leader Pat Henman. “If everyone does their part, make responsible choices and plans ahead for a sober ride home, we can prevent these heartbreaking and devastating deaths and injuries on our roads.” Ms. Henman, who in 2013 was seriously injured in an impaired driving crash along with her daughter Maia, has written a book called Beyond the Legal Limit describing her and Maia’s journey from the day they were hit by an impaired driver to the day court ended. “Writing the book was one way for me to deal with my trauma but it is also a conduit for bringing awareness to stop the senseless heartache and damage created every day on our highways.” Hundreds of Canadians are killed and thousands are injured due to alcohol and/or drug-related crashes every year. A few minutes spent planning a sober ride home could save lives and prevent injuries. This year’s Project Red Ribbon materials share the story of Cassius Richards, whose life was cut short by an impaired driver in 2014. You can see his story here: https://youtube/ COLJrdNJ5Y0 “We are looking for more businesses who will have our red ribbons available at their location for people in our community to pick-up,” says Ms. Henman. “If you would like a red ribbon box or would just like a red ribbon, please contact Pat Henman at pathenman00@gmail.com.” MADD Nelson HUGE Check out our website HomeGoodsFurniture.com and see us on Facebook! BC’s forgotten rainforest The Inland Temperate Rainforest is home to critically endangered mountain caribou, rare lichens, towering cedars and humble slugs. You are invited to join a free webinar on Tuesday, December 1st to see why this rainforest matters so much, not just for now, but for future generations. The visually stunning presentation will feature David Moskowitz, a photographer, writer and wildlife tracker who has filmed, photographed and fed life into the story of the ITR for more than five years now. David sat down with Wildsight to share more on his passion for this rainforest, and why it needs protection now more than ever. Get more information about the Inland Temperate Rainforest an register for this webinar at https://wildsight.ca/ INVENTORY Springwall Chiropractic and Simmons Beautyrest MATTRESSES all at Home Goods Furniture is COVID-19 Compliant Physical distancing and masks are mandatory Commercial, Industrial and Residential Garage Door Sales, Service, Repair & Installation bobsdoorserviceinc.com bobsdoorservicerh@gmail.com 236-972-BOBS (2627) 50 % OFF and delivered right into your home. •FURNITURE • MATTRESSES • HOME DECOR •MAJOR APPLIANCES Open 7 days a week Located halfway between Trail and Castlegar 1790 HomeGoods Rd, Genelle BC 250-693-2227 Come and see our new working kitchen designed by JMK Kitchens Kitchens & Custom Woodworking Ltd 24 Hour Emergency Service N picture online: www.pennywiseads.com Your local shopper • Pennywise Nov 30, 2020 15
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