Jan 25, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake

Interior Health 

We remain grateful to community leaders 

for their support, and remind everyone not to 

stigmatize or judge others who seek testing or 

test positive for COVID-19. 

WANTED COIN 

COLLECTIONS 

Old money, rare coins, all gold & silver coins, 

Royal Canadian Mint coins. Also BUYING 

999 BULLION bars & coins. ENGELHARD, 

JOHNSON MATTHEY, RCM, MAPLE LEAFS 

+ ALL OTHER MINTS. + BUYING all things 

GOLD or SILVER! 

Todd’s Coins • 1-250-864-3521 

We’re Hiring 

Procurement & 

Contracts Lead 

Are you results-oriented 

with knowledge of 

tendering processes and 

contract language? 

Apply by February 7: 

ourtrust.org/careers 

Booking a COVID-19 test: 

Online: You can book an appointment 

online through the COVID-19 Test Booking 

Form: https://interiorhealthcovid.secureform. 

ca/index.php By phone: Call the COVID-19 

Test Booking Line at 1-877-740-7747 for assistance 

with booking your test. 

Interior Health 

The joy of 

ice-fishing 

Despite a warm start to winter, 

many Interior lakes now 

have enough ice to be safe for 

ice-fishing. Plenty of anglers 

have been getting out there to 

enjoy this unique and family-friendly 

activity. 

What gear do you need to get 

started? At the minimum, an 

ice-fishing rod or short spinning 

rod; tackle; an ice auger 

for creating a hole in the ice; 

and warm clothes. Nice-to-have 

items include a chair; ice shelter 

fishing tent; and sled for transporting 

gear across the ice. 

Wondering where to go 

ice-fishing? Many lakes are 

accessible during winter where 

you can catch trout, char, 

kokanee, and other species. 

❤❤ 

Check the gofishbc.com website’s 

Where-to-Fish map for 

ideas on stocked lakes near 

you. Thousands of unstocked 

lakes in the province have 

great fishing, too – use the 

resources in this post to learn 

what species are present in 

these lakes. To get an idea 

whether a lake has enough ice 

cover to fish safely, consider its 

elevation, and consistency of 

below-freezing temperatures 

in the past few weeks. Online 

forums and local fishing clubs 

can be excellent sources of 

information on local conditions. 

Research your route 

in advance, but remember 

that some roads will not be 

plowed. Check the Freshwater 

Fishing Regulations for any 

closures or restrictions on any 

water body you intend to visit. 

Stay safe. Tell someone 

where you are going. Make 

sure that the ice is at least 

10 centimetres (four inches) 

thick before venturing out. 

Be respectful of other anglers, 

and mindful of the COVID- 

19 pandemic. 

gofishbc.com 

Next Pennywise Publication Date: Monday, Feb. 8 

Ad Deadline Wednesday, February 3 • 3 pm 

1-800-663-4619 

CLASSIFIED INDEX: 

Animals/Pets ....................................................................................11 

Annoucements .................................................................................11 

Automotive .................................................................................11, 12 

Auto Parts/Service ...........................................................................12 

Boats/Watercraft ..............................................................................12 

Building Supplies ...............................................................................3 

Bulletin Board .................................................................................2, 3 

Business Opportunities ......................................................................5 

Cars ..................................................................................................11 

Classes/Workshops ..........................................................................11 

Computers/Electronics .......................................................................4 

Contractors/Trades .........................................................................5, 6 

Firewood .............................................................................................4 

Furniture & Appliances .......................................................................4 

Gardening/Landscaping ...................................................................10 

General Services ......................................................................6, 7, 10 

Health/Personal Care .......................................................................10 

Help Wanted .......................................................................................5 

Hiring ..................................................................................................4 

Lost & Found ....................................................................................10 

Markets/Fairs ......................................................................................3 

Merchandise ...................................................................................3, 4 

Musical Equipment Service ................................................................4 

Notices .......................................................................................10, 11 

Personals ............................................................................................3 

Puzzles .............................................................................................12 

Real Estate .......................................................................................12 

Real Estate Agents ...........................................................................12 

Rentals .............................................................................................12 

RVs/Campers ...................................................................................12 

Sporting Goods ..................................................................................4 

SUVs .................................................................................................12 

Trucks .........................................................................................11, 12 

Wanted/Looking For ...........................................................................3 

Advertising Strategists 

Karma Halleran 

karma@pennywiseads.com 

Kaslo Area - Ainsworth 

250-353-2602 

Adam Prisciak 

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Castlegar/Nelson/Trail Area 


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WK Features/Sales Support 


Columbia Basin Trust operates in the unceded 

traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T’enneh, 

Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. 

Puffy 

Little grey handsome boy, this is Puffy. Out of his siblings he 

is definitely the most shy, but don’t let that fool you. He is 

becoming more and more comfortable every day that he is with 

us. If you can give him that extra time you won’t regret it. I know 

his photos look a little sad but he really is a happy boy once he 

gets used to you. He’s never shown any aggression whatsoever 

and has the sweetest demeanour, even when being held. 

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BC SPCA 


West Kootenay Community Animal Centre 

124 Heritage Way, Castlegar • https://adopt.spca.bc.ca 

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Bulletin Board 

MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS 

COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory 

for all users. Inform renters 

and guests. 

AA KASLO GROUP MEETS TUES- 

DAY 4:30 at St Mark’s Church. Call 

250-353-3428 or 250-353-9617 

for more info. 

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!! 

KOOTENAY INTEGRATED 

HEALTH is open and now accepting 

new patients for Physiotherapy, 

Chiropractic care, Registered 

Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. 

Same day appointments 

available for Dr. Tyler Phillipson, 

DC. WORKSAFE, RCMP, DVA AND 

ICBC accepted without medical 

referrals. Laser therapy and Orthotic 

prescription also available. 

Call 250-365-3365 or visit www. 

kootenayintegrated.com 

APPLEWOOD MASSAGE THER- 

APY: Paul Chernoff, Registered 

Massage Therapist, injury related 

treatments, deep tissue therapy, 

ICBC, RCMP, VA, MSP. Appointments, 

please call 250-365-7752. 

785 Silverbirch Lane, in the Oglow 

Subdivision, Castlegar. 


CANADIAN MADE HOT TUBS! 

New & used softubs, service & 

spa chemicals, including low CI 

Nature2. Serving all the West Kootenay. 

Call Kootenay Springs Softub, 

limited tub supply so please 

call to order, 250-354-8557 in Riondel. 

www.softubcanada.com 

12-MILE STORAGE: LOCKERS, 

BOXES, MOVING SUPPLIES 

& “LEVEL 4” HIGH-SECURITY 

SHREDDER. The area’s only fully-staffed 

facility, 7 days/wk... 

the largest & most experienced 

too! www.12milestorage.com, 

250-825-9666. 

SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws, 

tools, scissors, knives, clipper 

blades. C&D Sharpening Service, 

250-365-3658. 

DOGSLED TOURS IN SALMO: 

Book now for winter fun! Join us 

for a Great Canadian Adventure. 

COVID protocols followed. 250- 

357-9390 or almagaw@telus.net 

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING IN 

SALMO: Artwork, documents, textiles. 

Tara’s Framing on Fourth St. 

250-357-0022, www.tarabooks.ca 


BOIL WATER NOTICE for Fletcher 

Creek Improvement District water 

users. Please inform all renters & 

guests. FCID has a moratorium on 

all connections until further notice. 

Visit www.fletchercreekwater.com 

CHIROPRACTORS ACCEPTING 

NEW PATIENTS: Dr. Krysha Pereverzoff 

& Dr. Nick DiCesare have 

joined our team to help us serve 

you better. Head 2 Toe Holistic 

Health Clinic, 276 Columbia Ave, 

Castlegar. Call 250-304-8700 or 

book online www.head2toecastlegar.ca 

ACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL 

CHINESE MEDICINE & Chiropractic 

Care. Head 2 Toe Holistic Health 

Clinic, 276 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 

Call 250-304-8700 or book online 

www.head2toecastlegar.ca 

VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPY, 

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS: 

Friendly clinic, one patient at a 

time on premises, mask & sanitization 

required, extended medical 

insurance. Book online www.trailvitalitymassagetherapy.com, 

250- 

364-3024, 250-777-3024. 


DR. McKENZIE, CHIROPRAC- 

TOR at ALIGNMENTS PHYSICAL 

THERAPY CLINIC, 2025 Hwy 6. 

Hours: 2:30-7pm, Thursdays. Appointments, 

call 250-352-1322. 

After 2:30pm on Thursday, call 

250-359-2227. 

CHIROPRACTOR in KASLO: 409 

Water St, (behind Figments), DR. 

McKENZIE, Tuesdays, 250-551- 

3225. For appointments, 250- 

352-1322. 

CHIROPRACTOR, DR. McKEN- 

ZIE, SALMO: Thursday mornings, 

Harmony Health Centre, call 250- 

551-3225. NELSON, M.W.F, Community 

First Health Co-op, 250- 

352-1322. 

USA - NEW AUTHORS WANTED! 

Page Publishing will help self-publish 

your book. Free author submission 

kit! Limited offer! 866- 

951-7214. 

MEDICAL/RECREATIONAL CAN- 

NABIS SEEDS: Local West Kootenay 

Mom/Pop Organic Breeders 

Association. Offering affordable 

Outdoor/Indoor Seeds. www.outlawseeds.online 


VHKAS IS RUNNING A CONTEST 

to update and redesign the Auxiliary 

logo. All contest details are on 

posters around town and on the 

VHKAS Thrift Store and Community 

Web Facebook pages. $100 

prize, contest ends Jan. 31. 

More information: kate@kaslo.org, 

250-353-7655. 

BIBLE STUDY: A study of The 

King James Version Bible from 

Genesis to Revelation; chapter 

by chapter, verse by verse, making 

sure the Bible is understood 

in completeness. Studying God’s 

word will give you the meaning, 

purpose, love, and fulfillment you 

are looking for. For more information 

please contact Don at 778- 

877-0579. 

FIGMENTS WINTER HOURS: 

Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm. 

Visit Kaslo and see our great selection 

of cards, jewellery, slippers, 

pottery, prints, and more... 

Bringing you the best in Canadian 

Crafts since 1986. www.figmentscanada.com 

250-353-2566. 

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Kaslo Chamber 

You’ve probably heard this story before. A 

man and his son were walking along a beach. 

Thousands of starfish had washed up on the 

shore and were now lying in the sun, drying 

and dying. The young boy started throwing 

starfish back into the ocean. The man said to 

the boy, “Son, why are you even bothering? 

You can’t possibly make a difference… there 

are just too many!” Without pausing the boy 

picked up another starfish, threw it back into 

the ocean, and said, “No, but I bet it’ll make a 

difference to this one!” 

2020 – a year like no other! We’ve never 

seen the world like this. And there’s so much 

that doesn’t make sense. I’ve heard it said (and 

maybe even had moments myself) “It’s just too 

much; there’s nothing we can do.” Perhaps we 

can’t change the world, but can we make a difference 

‘to this one’? Perhaps, even in the midst 

of these trying times, we can find the good, we 

can make the good and together we can do it 

better. 

The Light Up Parade we just experienced is 

a great example. At a time when people were 

feeling the heaviness of all the restrictions and 

orders, our community stepped up to the plate 

and lit up our great Village of Kaslo, bringing 

joy and light to all! And we did it all while following 

the Public Health Order guidelines. 

If you’re thinking, “I didn’t do anything… I 

just came out to watch,” let me say: those who 

were driving in the parade were cheered and 

lifted to see you standing in your front yards 

or looking out your windows. You absolutely 

played a part! 

There are so many great organizations in our 

area, with so many opportunities to make a difference. 

I would encourage you to join any one 

of them to see how you can help. 

But since I represent the Kaslo and Area 

Chamber of Commerce, let me put in that 

‘shameless plug’ for what the Chamber is doing 

and how you can be a part of it. Perhaps you 

aren’t aware that the Chamber puts on events 

such as Kaslo May Days and Light Up, and 

runs promotions supporting our business 

community such as the Great Gift Giveaway, 

Caught in the Act and Choose Local campaigns. 

Your membership fees support those 

great initiatives. 

Here at our Chamber of Commerce we’re 

excited to roll up our sleeves and get to work, 

eager to make a difference in the lives of the 

residents and the businesses throughout our 

area. But we can’t do it alone. Nor do we want 

to do it alone. Because we know that we are 

better together! 

So, if you’ve ever thought about becoming 

a Chamber member or maybe even join our 

Board of Directors, now’s the time. We’d love 

to hear from you! Visit our website at https:// 

kaslochamber.com/membership-account/ 

membership-levels/ Curious and have questions 

about how you could volunteer? Please 

email thekaslochamber@gmail.com 

Let’s see if we can make a difference to ‘this 

one’ together! 

Recover and grow 

with skilled student 

talent 

Like many businesses in BC, finding good 

talent may be one of your top-of-mind 

challenges. You have too much work and not 

enough staffing capacity to move your business 

forward. 

Hiring 

skilled student 

talent 

can provide 

your business 

with 

short-term 

labour 

support that 

addresses 

your 

If you have a passion for people and you think you have 

what it takes to create a great member experience, we 

want to hear from you! 

We’re looking for a positive, enthusiastic candidate to join 

our team in delivering a great member experience! We 

are currently seeking a qualified and flexible candidate to 

provide casual coverage in our Kaslo branch. 

For full details about this opportunity and to apply, please 

visit the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com 

Brenton 

Industries, 

Ltd. 

Sand and 

Gravel Pit 

Proposal 

business needs. By bringing a student into 

your workplace, you can save costs, innovate, 

and increase your productivity. 

As Dan Baxter, Interim CEO, BC Chamber 

of Commerce, puts it, “By bringing a student 

into the workforce for short-term labour support, 

businesses can save 

costs, increase overall worker 

capacity, and drive productivity. 

This in turn helps to build 

a stronger BC now, and in the 

future.” 

The Talent Forward program 

connects businesses 

with student talent to help 

businesses recover and build 

for the future. This free program 

is a benefit to BC Chamber 

members and is funded 

by the Ministry of Advanced 

Education, Training, and 

Skills in partnership with the 

Association for Co-operative 

Education and Work-Integrated 

Learning BC/Yukon 

Free one-to-one advisor 

support 

Talk to one of our BC 

Chamber advisors to learn 

which student talent programs 

can best fit your 

business needs. We will connect 

you to the appropriate 

post-secondary school(s) 

VIRTUAL PUBLIC 

MEETING 

February 18, 2021 

6:30 – 7:30 PM 

The purpose of this 

meeting is to allow 

residents of Kaslo 

and other members 

of the public to 

learn more about the 

proposed sand and 

gravel pit and to offer 

their comments 

prior to the final submission 

of the application. 

Given the current 

COVID-19 restrictions, 

the meeting 

will be held by 

videoconference. 

To receive an invitation 

and information on how to participate in the virtual 

meeting, contact meeting facilitator Susan Mulkey at 

susan.mulkey1303@gmail.com or call 250 353 1477 by February 17th . Field 

tours will be offered for interested parties on February 13th. Contact Susan to 

sign up for a socially distanced tour. 

A copy of the permit application including supporting documentation is 

available for public viewing at Kaslo Public Library 413 Fourth Street, Kaslo. 

Legal description of site: Block 2 Plan NEP 516 District Lot 437 

Kootenay Lake District 

Location of site: North of Esso, across from Miles Road at the Brenton 

industries sign . 

and will help you identify funding sources and 

wage subsidies. Throughout the process, we are 

available for any questions you have regarding 

student talent. Contact us at talentforward@ 

bcchamber.org to set up a free advising session. 

BC Chamber of Commerce 

The beautiful Kaslo Golf Club Restaurant 

is available for lease for the 2021 season. 

For further details on this clean, very 

well-equipped kitchen, please view: 

kaslogolf.org/lease-opportunity 

Questions? email kaslogolfclub@gmail.com 

COMING SOON TO THE 

GALLERIES 

Gallery hours Thursday – Sunday 1 – 4pm 

447 A Avenue Kaslo, BC • 250-353-2661 

www.thelangham.ca • langham@netidea.com 

Opening Saturday, February 6 - April 4 

ARCTIC OUTFLOW Claire Dibble 

The culmination of an artist’s residency aboard a ship sailing in the Arctic 

waters of Svalbard, “Arctic Outflow” reflects on the ways that humans are 

embedded in even the most remote landscapes on Earth. 

Using photo transfer images, bits of marine rubbish collected on shorelines, 

and found rope Claire Dibble’s work expresses a commentary on consumerism, 

acceptance, and seeking beauty in our current situation. 

Opening Saturday, February 6 - April 4 

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS by Bryn Stevenson 

An avid adventurer into the high alpine, Stevenson paints from his own 

Photography, drawings, and direct experiences of local hikes and scenery. 

Using a knife, brush, paint, and intuition, he is determined to capture the 

magnificence, energy, and light held in the peaks and meadows he explores. 

Please observe COVID protocols while visiting the galleries. 

Masks are mandatory. 


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 

Rd, South Slocan. 250-359-7000. 

CRAVING MORE CROSS- 

WORDS? Sign up for weekly 

puzzles! Freshly-crafted Classi- 

Canadian Crosswords delivered 

straight to you. Great gift! $19.99/ 

yr. www.ClassiCanadianXwords.ca 

DO YOU LOVE SOMEONE WHO 

DRINKS TOO MUCH? Al-Anon 

can help. For meeting info, please 

call 250-551-2531 or 250-353- 

3427 for meeting information. 

AFFORDABLE & SECURE 

HOUSEHOLD STORAGE CON- 

TAINERS: 20´ & 40´ units, for 

sale or rent. Kootenay Containers, 

Castlegar. 250-365-3014. 

REMINDER OF VALLEY VIEW 

GOLF COURSE early bird rates 

until January 31. Check Website 

www. golfvalleyview.ca or Facebook 

page. 


APPLY NOW! ARTS & CULTURE 

FUNDING: Columbia Kootenay 

Cultural Alliance, in partnership 

with Columbia Basin Trust, invites 

individuals of all artistic 

disciplines, and arts and cultural 

groups in the Columbia Basin 

to apply for project funding. For 

more details please see our display 

advertisement in this issue of 

Pennywise. 

LOOKING FOR LANGHAM INFO? 

Check out our display ad in this issue 

or www.thelangham.ca 

Markets/Fairs 

SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS 

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. 

TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally 

grown & naturally raised beef. 

Grain & grass finished, available 

year-round. Delivery to Nelson, 

Castlegar & Trail available. 250- 

428-4316 or find us on Facebook! 


Free for Free 

FREE SHARP FAX MACHINE: 

Working condition. 250-608-9310. 

Personals 

HANDSOME MAN, 60’s, honest, 

responsible, sincere, seeks a mature 

lady, medium to slim built, in 

Castlegar or Trail. Reply to PO Box 

188, Genelle, BC. V0G 1G0. 

Looking For 

OLD BEER/POP SIGNS, wooden/metal 

crates, old gas/service 

station items, old Coke/pop machines. 

250-231-9397. 

FIREARMS: Call John Urquhart in 

confidence anytime. I will come to 

your home. 250-367-7540. 

$$$ COIN COLLECTOR LOOKING 

TO PURCHASE COLLECTIONS, 

Accumulations, Royal Canadian 

Mint Coins & Sets, Olympic, Gold 

and Silver Coins, Paper Currency, 

etc. Please call Chad, 250-499- 

0251, Kootenays. 

SMALL TO MEDIUM DOG, no 

more than a year or two old. Must 

be house trained. 250-359-7704. 

Looking For 

WANTED: Cedar poles. Bell Lumber 

& Pole, Rossland. Contact 

Sean Fredrickson, 250-521-3031, 

sean.fredrickson@blpole.com 

LOOKING TO BUY a piece of land 

in Ainsworth area or off local off 

trail system. Email sgconway@ 

hotmail.com 

USA - !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! 

GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 

1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR 

PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866- 

433-8277. 

MATURE, NON-SMOKING COU- 

PLE, with long term employment 

at the same company are seeking 

a LONG TERM RENTAL. We are 

proud owners of a single, small 

dog with immaculate references. 

The ideal rental would be cozy, 

well built, and clean. Preferably 

between Tarrys Hall and Nelson. 

Serious considerations only, 

please. 250-304-7628. 

HONDA 90, STREET OR TRAIL; 

Colt 45 ACP. Call 250-367-7819. 

Looking For 

WANTED COIN COLLECTIONS! 

Please see our display ad in this 

issue of Pennywise for more details, 

or call 250-864-3521. 

Merchandise 

Building Supplies 

PERRY RIDGE PANELLING: Manufacturer 

of cedar, pine, knotty fir/ 

clear fir, edge or flat grain into siding, 

molding, panelling, flooring, 

decking and trim. 250-226-7530. 

HARROP-PROCTER FOREST 

PRODUCTS: Your local source for 

sustainably harvested building materials. 

A wide variety of cedar/fir 

lumber for every project. We also 

custom cut to order. Go green by 

supporting BC’s only Eco-Certified 

Community Forest. Check out our 

products at http://www.hpcommu 

nityforest.org Call 250-551-5452 or 

email sales@hpcommunityforest. 

org for a quote. Monday-Friday, 

8am-4:30pm & Saturday, 9am-3pm. 

GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT! 

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First-ever ‘virtual’ 

Polar Plunge 

~ a big splash! 

The Langham Cultural Society’s annual 

fundraiser the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge 

has become a signature community event for 

the village of Kaslo. Unfortunately, due to the 

pandemic, the event was forced to go virtual 

for 2021. 

Polar plungers we’re asked to plunge ‘within 

their bubble’ and to video the plunge and 

share it with the community on the Langham 

Facebook page. Plungers we’re encouraged 

to be creative and plunge in any way they 

wanted. 

The event turned out be a big success – 

about 20 plungers (including four dogs!) 

raised over $4,500 for the Langham’s arts, culture 

and heritage programs. “We were very 

The first ever ‘virtual plunge’ for 

the Langham 

was a big success! 

A huge Polar Bear Hug and 

THANK YOU to the Kaslo 

community from the Langham 

Cultural Society and a big shout 

out to our brave plungers and to 

all the good folks who pledged 

them. 

A special thanks to 

Kaslo Front Street Market 

for providing the plunge 

prizes! 

You can see all the plunge videos 

– and our prize winners – on the 

Langham Facebook page at 

www.facebook.com/thelangham 

happily surprised with the results.” 

says Langham Executive Director 

Paul Grace-Campbell. “Because of 

the pandemic, we were on the verge 

of writing the whole thing off this 

year. Then someone had the idea of a 

virtual plunge and folks just ran with 

it! A big thanks from the Langham to 

all who participated.” 

Prizes of a $75 gift certificate to 

Kaslo Front Street Market were provided. 

Karen Pidcock won for gathering 

the most pledge money, and 

Delanie Smith and her son Tyrell 

won for most creative video. You can 

see all the plunge videos – and prize 

winners – on the Langham Facebook 

page at https://www.facebook.com/ 

thelangham 

GREAT 

‘S 

Pandemic Polar Plunge of 2021 

The Langham hopes that 

everybody who participated 

had a super fun Plunge and 

we wish everyone a happy 

and prosperous 2021! 

Tyrell Green and Delanie Smith – all grins after the deed 

This, and other editorial articles may be 

viewed, printed or downloaded from the 

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Wakan Ija: Children; They Are Holy Too 

A Traditional Indigenous Approach to Child Rearing 

with Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win, 

Indigenous Spiritual Leader, Counsellor, Grandmother 

“Children are sacred, 

every single one. They are our 

teachers. Let’s learn from them.” 

Grandmother Pahan explains a 

process that ensures every life on 

Earth begins in a sacred way. 

Explore an Indigenous worldview 

of childhood, family and the 

life cycle. Learn a traditional 

approach to child rearing that is 

positive and child centred. 

A workshop for parents of children under 6 years 

(though we may have space for others, too!) 

Offered in honour of Vlasta Pour 

Mondays, Feb 1 & 8, 2021, 10-11 am 

Offered online via Zoom 

Register with Barb Cyr: 

or 250-353-7691 ext 209 

barbcyr@nklcss.org 

www.nklcss.org 

North Community Lake Community Services Society 

Nelson Civic Centre 

to close for the 

season 

The Regional District of Central Kootenay 

(RDCK) will close the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar 

on January 18 and the Civic Centre in 

Nelson on January 29 for the remainder of 

the winter season. The decision was made 

after much discussion at both the Castlegar 

and District Recreation Commission meeting 

on January 12, 2021 and the Nelson and 

District Recreation Commission meeting on 

January 14, 2021 to close the two ice sheets. 

On January 8, 2021 the Public Health 

Order which restricts adult participation in 

sport was extended without an expiration 

date on sections of the order that apply to 

sport and fitness. Adults have not been able 

to participate in team sports since November 

19, 2020. The restriction on adult participation 

in team sport and other public 

health restrictions has resulted in arena 

rental revenue decreasing $118,000 across 

the RDCK`s five arenas between September 

14 and December 31, 2020 versus the same 

time period in 2019. The closure of the arenas 

is being done to reduce expenditures in 

response to the reduction in revenue. 

“We recognize the shared hardship of this 

decision and do so with an eye on next year,” 

said Keith Page, chair, RDCK Recreation 

Commission No.5. “Moving to a single ice 

sheet for the remainder of the 

season recognizes palpable cost 

and personnel constraints. The 

community expects us to provide 

quality, safe and diverse recreation 

opportunities within budget 

for all members of our community. 

Operating a single rink is the 

service level that can be reasonably 

delivered within our budget.” 

The impact of COVID-19 on 

the RDCK’s community services 

has been significant. Usage of all 

its facilities throughout the region 

has dramatically dropped. Adult 

indoor team sport is not permitted, 

while minor hockey, the 

Kootenay International Junior 

Hockey League (KIJHL) and 

British Columbia Intercollegiate 

Hockey League (BCIHL) cannot 

play games or travel. No games or 

tournaments have been booked 

in any RDCK facility, which has 

impacted revenue. With reduced 

usage of rinks throughout the 

RDCK, ice needs can be accommodated 

by only keeping the ice 

sheets at the Creston, Castlegar 

and Nelson and District Community 

Complexes open for the 

remainder of the winter season. 

RDCK 

Merchandise 

Computers/Electronics 

WINLAW FINE COMPUTING..... 

www.winlawtech.com, Windows, 

Apple, Linux. Pat, 250-226-7215. 

HEXA-TEK REPAIR: Computer repairs, 

upgrades, maintenance, diagnostics, 

406 Baker Ave, Salmo. 

250-357-9271, www.HexaTek.ca 

Firewood 

FIRESTARTER: Dry, clean cedar 

kindling cut with vegetable oil, 

$20/full banana box. Ernst, 250- 

353-2427. 

Furniture & Appliances 

BEARS FURNITURE & APPLI- 

ANCES: 612 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, 

BC. 250-352-2202, www.bearsbrandsource.ca 

HOME GOODS FURNITURE: A 

family business serving Kootenay 

families since 1950. 1790 Home- 

Goods Rd, Genelle, BC. www. 

homegoodsfurniture.com and on 

Facebook. 

Merchandise 

Furniture & Appliances 

NEW HIDE-A-BED: Queen size, 

cream/gray texture, paid $2200, 

asking $1700; solid wood table, 

30˝x30˝, extends to 30˝x46˝, paid 

$379, asking $250. Both items 

never used. 250-352-7946, 250- 

777-2449. 

GE 4 BURNER GAS RANGE: Extra-large 

self-cleaning oven, excellent 

condition, $300obo. 250- 

365-6503. 

Merchandise 

BEEKEEPING GEAR! Boxes, 

clothing, etc. Kootenay Beekeeping 

Supplies. 250-365-5454, kootbees@shaw.ca, 

www.kootenaybeekeeping.com 

TEMPORARY POWER POLE: 

6˝x6˝x20´, comes w/head gear, 

meter base, bare 6 and ground 

plate, $350. Phone 250-353-7719. 

FIBERGLASS CLOTH: 100mLx- 

1mW roll, 16kg, type E fabric, 

TF970 finish, $280. 250-226-7100 

Merchandise 

SNOWBLOWER: Manual EXER- 

CISER; tools; Royal Family & Avon 

collectables; red sleigh & wagon for 

kids. Much more! 250-352-7873. 

WE KNOW OUR STUFF! Mallard’s 

Source for Sports, Castlegar & 

Nelson locations. 250-365-5588, 

250-352-3200. 

PICTURE FRAMES: Various sizes, 

some w/glass, starting at $1 and 

up. 250-353-7128. 

YOUR FAVOURITE NEIGHBOUR- 

HOOD HARDWARE STORE! Slocan 

Valley Home Hardware, 5763 

Hwy 6, Winlaw. 250-226-6748. 

THE BLINDMAN, A WHOLE 

NEW VIEW! Nelson, BC. 250- 

352-3800, 1-855-681-1123. 

www.theblindman.ca 

VINCE DEVITO SHOES AND OR- 

THOTICS: Your New Balance headquarters! 

411 Hall St. Nelson. 250- 

352-6261. www.vincedevito.ca 

HOUSEHOLD STORAGE: Steel 

shipping containers for sale/rent. 

20´ & 40´ units. Kootenay Containers, 

Castlegar. 250-365-3014. 

Merchandise 

MASSIVE VIKING SWORD, 40˝, 

Damascus steel; Damascus bowie 

and hunting knives; laminated 

rolling pins, bowls & animal ashes 

urns; hand carved, old man bird 

houses. Call Len, 250-365-3554. 

Musical Equipment 

PIANO TUNER AVAILABLE: Professional 

service, quality workmanship, 

repairs, appraisals. Work 

guaranteed. Call “Anything Piano”, 

250-354-8872. 

Sporting Goods 

BUYING, SELLING & TRADING 

FIREARMS: BEST PRICES PAID. 

Call Wally, 250-231-3721. 

Hiring 

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 

PENNYWISE, the Kootenays’ 

one stop market place. 

Hiring 

GALENA CONTRACTORS LTD. 

is currently seeking a heavy duty 

mechanic, experienced with logging 

equipment. This is a permanent 

full-time position that offers 

competitive wages and a health 

benefit plan. To apply please contact 

Kevin by email at shop@galenacontractors.com 

SALMO VALLEY ESTATES is 

looking for individuals who are 

interested in the position of cook. 

This is a permanent, part-time position. 

Qualifications must include 

Food Safe and WHMIS. Applications 

will be assessed on qualifications 

and experience. For further 

information, call the office at 

250-357-2629. 

WEST KOOTENAY CLEANERS is 

hiring for janitorial positions. More 

info, call Sabine 250-231-8597. 

PART-TIME CDA REQUIRED 

ASAP to join our busy, friendly 

dental practice in Nelson. No evening 

or weekends. Please email 

resume & cover letter drksmith@ 

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Rossland continues 

renewable energy 

leadership 

Rossland City Council unanimously 

adopted the West Kootenay 100% Renewable 

Energy Plan on January 4, 2021. 

They are the third local government to 

adopt the 100% renewable energy plan that 

they have been collaborating on with eight 

other West Kootenay local governments 

and West Kootenay EcoSociety. The renewable 

energy plan aims to save people money, 

make Rossland healthier and safer, support 

a stronger local economy and lower carbon 

pollution. 

“I am so pleased that the City of Rossland 

adopted the 100% Renewable Energy Plan. 

It’s been a pleasure collaborating with our 

other local Kootenay government partners 

and the West Kootenay EcoSociety to bring 

the plan this far. I am confident that by 

working together our region can continue 

to lead the way towards a low carbon future 

by implementing the plan,” says Rossland 

Mayor Kathy Moore. 

The plan has regional strategies as well 

as local actions that each community has 

prioritized as the most relevant to their 

community. 

“It’s been an incredible experience seeing 

the community coming together the 

past few years to support the council in 

the renewable energy transition. Rossland 

has been a true leader in the transition to 

100% renewable energy, and they are setting 

the path forward for other small and 

rural communities like theirs to live healthier, 

safer and cleaner lives,” says Natasha 

Edmunds, organizing director at West 

Kootenay EcoSociety. 

Actions in the plan that Rossland has 

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identified as priorities include: 

strategic planning for the 

• Developing an electric vehicle 

City of Rossland. 

charging strategy 

Rossland, Warfield, Castlegar 

and Kaslo have now 

• Supporting residents and builders to 

increase efficiency in new and existing 

buildings 

energy transition plan. 

adopted the renewable 

The remaining local governments, 

New Denver, 

• Establishing and improving the trail 

network within Rossland, and between 

Rossland, Warfield and Trail 

Silverton, Slocan, Nelson, 

and the RDCK will be 

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composting 

their councils and boards 

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council meeting that she hopes to see these 

West Kootenay 

priorities integrated into the upcoming 

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Inquiries to 

Lisa Rein 

Grants Coordinator 

rdckgrants@rdck.bc.ca 

250.352.8170 

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202 Lakeside Drive 

Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 

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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND 

AFFECTED AREAS PROGRAMS 

(CIP/AAP) 

APPLY ONLINE 

Wish to apply for project 

funding? The guidelines, 

worksheet and online 

application are available 

on the RDCK website at 

rdck.ca/cip-aap 

Apply by 4:30pm, Friday, 

February 26, 2021. 

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Garage Door Sales, Service, Repair & Installation 

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We’re accepting new patients! 

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culture funding 

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia 

Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts and 

cultural groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. 

Program information and applications are available online at 

www.basinculture.com. 

Application deadlines: March 5 or March 12, 2021, 

depending on the program. 

Administered and managed by: 

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance 

P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 

1-877-505-7355 

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Business Opportunity 

FREE BUSINESS COUNSELLING 

FOR BUSINESS STARTUPS: Free 

appointments on Thursdays, Jan. 

7 & 21 and Feb. 5 & 19. Email: 

info@futures.bc.ca to book a time 

for a counsellor to call you. All 

counselling appointments are currently 

being held over the phone. 

Community Futures offers business 

loans, business workshops, 

resource library, Self-Employment 

Program, 1 on 1 business counselling 

and the Basin Business Advisors 

Program! www.futures.bc.ca 

WELL ESTABLISHED WHOLESALE 

SUSHI BUSINESS for sale. Call 250- 

365-6375 for more information. 

WINLAW BREW OP IS CLOSING: 

All or part of the equipment is for 

sale, and/or the business itself. 

Prices negotiable. Phone Jim, 

250-226-7328. 

KASLO GOLF CLUB RESTAU- 

RANT: Is available for lease for 

the 2021 season. For further details 

please view kaslogolf.org/ 

lease-opportunity or email kaslogolfclub@gmail.com 

Employment 

Help Wanted 

HELP WANTED TO SHOVEL 

SNOW, from walkways and decks. 

250-359-7661, Crescent Valley. 

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED: In 

Fruitvale area. Part-time, references 

please. 250-231-3404. 

NEED HELP SHOVELLING SNOW 

near Taghum bridge. Please leave 

message, 250-551-1641, Rob. 

Contractors/Trades 

A&A PAINTING LTD. 32 YRS IN 

BUSINESS: Professional and best 

service guaranteed. Bonded, licenced 

and insured. Call now 

250-354-9015 Nelson; 250-304- 

5237 Castlegar; 250-368-1044 

Trail. office@aapainting.ca www. 

aapainting.ca 

TILE YOUR WORLD WITH 

ADONIS TILE: Custom, quality 

tile/stone installation, over 20yrs 

experience. www.adonistile.ca, 

250-357-2715. 

BALFOUR BOBCAT SERVICES: 

Grading, driveway repair, site prep, 

etc. Experienced, efficient operator. 

Free estimates. 250-509-0070. 


ALL PHASES HOME RENOVA- 

TIONS: Kitchens, bathrooms, 

windows & doors. Licensed, registered, 

insured. Photos, references. 

Book in advance. Michael Nesbitt 

Contracting, 250-825-4771. 

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN: Renovations, 

New Construction, Service 

Upgrades, Surge Protection, 

Service Calls & Troubleshooting. 

No Job too small! Serving Nelson, 

Castlegar and Kaslo. Call/text 

Matt, 250-551-6220 or email mocontracting@outlook.com 

PARADISE VALLEY PLUMBING: 

Plumbing contractor serving the 

Kootenay area, www.paradisevalleyplumbing.ca 

250-226-7947, 

250-777-3588 (cell) or schaferspeare@gmail.com 

ALUMINUM RAILINGS AND VI- 

NYL DECKING: Free estimates. 

Call Royal Vinyl Decking at 250- 

231-7905 or email royalvinyl@ 

shaw.ca 

RENK MASONRY: High quality 

stonework, tile, bricks, blocks, 

etc. Call Brian Renk, 778-460- 

0028, 604-313-9374 (cell) or email 

brianrenk@shaw.ca 


BULLDOG CONCRETE FINISHING: 

Your Kootenay Concrete Specialist! 

Basement/garage floors, patios, 

driveways, form to finish. Organized 

journeyman. 250-365-5573, www. 

bulldogconcretefinishing.ca 

MONASHEE CONSTRUCTION: 

Serving the community for over 

30yrs. Home renovations, bathrooms, 

kitchens, basements, etc. 

Fully insured & licensed. 250- 

368-1850. 

AMC PLUMBING AND HEATING: 

Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks, Gas 

Fitting, Air Conditioning, renovations 

and more. 250-608-3240, 

amcplumbing6@gmail.com www. 

amcplumbing.ca 

RNR ELECTRIC & CONTROLS: 

Your local Kaslo & Area electrician 

for residential, commercial and industrial 

projects. Call Randy, 250- 

366-0087. 

SALMO ROOFING: Certified. 

Serving the Kootenays for over 

30yrs. All roofing types. Senior 

discount. 250-354-8548. 


SASQUATCH CARPENTRY: 

Skilled carpenter available. Red 

Seal certified with over 15 years 

experience in reno’s and new construction. 

Energetic and efficient. 

Tom, 250 509-0021, sasquatchcarpentry@gmail.com 

WITH AN ACCENT FINE CAR- 

PENTRY: Specializing in interior 

finishing, built-ins and railings. 

250-551-1842. 

CRESTVIEW PAINTING: 25yrs+ 

experience, reliable/quality work 

that lasts, new construction, residential, 

repaints, certified journeyman. 

Fully insured. 250-304-5197. 

ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE: Licensed, 

experienced, semiretired. 

Furnace work, renos, small jobs, 

serge protection. Reasonable 

rates. Jim Rogan, 250-353-9638, 

250-354-8910. 

BRENTON INDUSTRIES LTD: 

Kaslo Excavation Contractor, 

Septic & Utility Installations, Land 

Clearing & Tree Trimming. Call 

Sean, 250-551-4058, www.brentonindustries.ca 

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2020 State of the Basin 

The 2020 State of the Basin Snapshot Report is now available. 

The Snapshot Report is an annual region-wide check-up 

conducted by the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute 

(RDI). Using the most recent available data, it examines indicators 

of environmental, economic, social, and cultural well-being, 

including subjective well-being. 

• The 2020 Snapshot Report answers the following questions, and 

much more: 

• What is the leading factor in human-wildlife conflict in our region? 

• What are residents’ perceptions around climate change? 

• How much money is invested into major projects within the Kootenay 

Development Region? 

• What percentage of owner and tenant households have unaffordable 

housing? 

• How many historic places are recognized within the Columbia 

Basin-Boundary Region? 

• What is the population of the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region? 

• How do high school completion rates within the region compare to 

the provincial rate? 

• How do residents’ feel about the safety of their community? 

The Snapshot Report signals where challenges exist and 

where accomplishments can be celebrated. Both challenges and 

accomplishments are useful in helping support evidence-based 

decision-making by residents and organizations of the Columbia 

Basin-Boundary Region. By blending quantitative data 

from numerous sources (governments and non-profit organizations) 

and qualitative data from the RDI’s subjective well-being 

research, a comprehensive understanding of regional well-being 

is captured. This research contributes to regional collaboration 

by motivating discussion, information sharing, and collective 

action. 

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R.J. EARTHWORKS EXCAVAT- 

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Bobcat, dump trailer. Land development, 

site prep, land clearing, 

driveways, boulder walls, retaining 

walls, basements, septic, underground 

utilities, fencing, hauling. 

Fully insured, fast, efficient. Call/ 

text 250-551-7347, r.j.earthworks@outlook.com 

SAMURAI HARDWOOD FLOOR- 

ING: Residential/Commercial Flooring 

and Tiling Services, Professional 

Installations, Custom Stairs, 

Refinishing Services, 295 Baker 

Street, Nelson. 778-463-5388. 


RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL 

SNOW REMOVAL, paver installations, 

decks, fences, retaining/ 

garden walls, stone work - natural/faux. 

250-505-6004, www. 

CascadiaLandscaping.ca 

HIM N HER CONTRACTING: 

Home renovation, maintenance & 

repair, licensed and insured, over 

32yrs in construction industry, 

excellent references and photos 

available, check us out on Facebook. 

For fast, friendly and courteous 

service please call, Vanessa 

or Dusty, 250-212-2384. 


HOOVER MASONRY, CERTIFIED 

EXPERIENCED MASON: Stonework, 

Bricklaying, Tile Setting, 

Custom Masonry Fireplaces, Restoration, 

Chimney Re-pointing, 

Stone Patios & Stairs, Retaining 

Walls, Manufactured Stone. Communication...Service...Satisfaction! 

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gmail.com 

DINNISSEN DESIGN CO LTD: 

Kitchen And Bath Design & Custom 

Millwork. Located In South 

Slocan, BC. Call Us For Free In- 

Home Consultation. 250-521- 

0537, nathalie@dinnissendesign. 

com, www.dinnissendesign.com, 

@dinnissendesignco 


ED’S ELECTRIC: New construction, 

service upgrades, renovations, 

service calls, free estimates. 

Call Ed at 250-304-7621. 

GUTTER SOLUTIONS, BY HY- 

BREED CONTRACTING: Installation, 

cleaning, repair and replacement 

related to gutters, soffits, 

downspouts and fascia boards. 

Are you having issues with water 

diversion? Water can cause huge 

damage to your investment, we 

are your rainwater diversion specialist. 

Please call for free estimates, 

250-608-7777. 

HYBREED CONTRACTING: We 

are a locally owned and operated 

General Contracting/Construction 

company, offering a wide range of 

services. Licensed HPO Residential 

Home Builder, residential and 

commercial construction, septic 

repair/design, concrete work including 

foundations, earthwork, 

gutter cleaning/installation and 

more. Please visit www.hybreedcontracting.com 

for more info or 

call 250-608-7777 


CLELAND ROOFING & REPAIRS: 

30yrs experience, 23yrs certified. 

Certified roofers are the only way 

to get your manufacturer’s warranty, 

10yr transferable warranty. 

Old-fashioned service. Call 250- 

367-9380. 

JM ROOFING: Asphalt, shingles/ 

metal installation. Knowledgeable, 

professional service. Workmanship 

guaranteed. www.jmroofinghome.ca, 

250-231-5327. 

General Services 

KERRY’S STITCHERY: Custom 

sewing, alterations & repairs, including 

denim, leather, canvas & 

drapery. In Kaslo, 250-353-7722. 

BOOKKEEPING BY LOUISE: 

Bookkeeping, payroll, GST. 250- 

352-9858, bookkeepingbylouise@ 

shaw.ca 

BEAVER’S SEPTIC TANK CLEAN- 

ING SERVICE: Serving the Kootenays. 

Goes the distance! 250-354- 

3508 (cell) or 250-357-9724. 

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: Lawn 

mowers, rototillers, garden tractors, 

etc. 250-368-5219. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Columbia 

Basin-Boundary Region in 2020, yet limited data to quantify 

this impact is available at this time. Some preliminary 2020 

data, where available, is included in the Snapshot Report to 

start showing the pandemic’s impact. When the 2020 annual 

data becomes available, a deeper understanding of the pandemic’s 

impact will be known. In the meantime, the 2020 

Snapshot Report delivers a summary of conditions leading up 

to the pandemic. This provides a useful baseline to compare 

future data. As an example, in 2019, there were 594 business 

incorporations and three business bankruptcies within the 

Kootenay Development Region. Comparing this data to the 

2020 data, when it is available next year, will show how the 

pandemic impacted the business climate within the Region. 

See the State of the Basin website https://stateofthebasin.ca 

for more information on the full suite of well-being indicators. 

Check back often to see updates as new data becomes available. 

Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute 

BUYING OLD JEWELRY GOLD, 

SILVER & COSTUME JEWELRY! 

charm bracelets, rings, chains, necklaces, 

pocket watch chains, watches, coins, 

bracelets, necklaces, earrings, 

brooches, all old jewelry wanted, 

quality, estate, even ugly & broken 

jewelry with all the bits and pieces 

you no longer want! 

Todd’s Coins 1 250 864 3521 

Start 2021 with 

a whole new view 

What A Huge 

Selection!!! 

The buyers at Home Goods have been searching 

our best suppliers for inventory… 

And We Bought Lots! 

OUR SHOWROOM IS JAM PACKED 

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it’s all on sale! 

Our biggest sale of the year! 

Wood Blinds 50% off 

Roller Blinds 40% off 

Honeycomb Blinds 40% off 

Free installation and we pay the PST! 

Book your free consultation now! 

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PROFESSIONAL MOVING, Junk 

Removal, Plumbing, Sewer Backups, 

Dry Cleaning, Laundry Service, 

Furnace/ Air Duct Cleaning, 

Carpet Cleaning. 24/7 Emergency 

Service. 250-231-8529, 250-921- 

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PASS CREEK TOOL REPAIR: Air 

and electric tools, small compressors, 

quality repairs, fair price. 

250-304-4811. 

RUBBISH REMOVAL & RECY- 

CLE, SNOW REMOVAL, estate 

removal, gutter cleaning/sealing, 

moving, deliveries, building demolition. 

250-231-9397. 

VALHALLA SEPTIC SERVICES 

LTD.: Fully insured for all your 

residential and commercial septic 

pumping needs. 778-454-2221. 


STEER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSO- 

CIATES LTD: Dependable expertise 

in environmental risk assessment, 

etc. 250-777-3318, Nelson. 

GARBAGE CAN DAN JUNK RE- 

MOVAL: Full estate clean-outs 

done quick! 250-608-7274, www. 

garbagecandan.com 

KEEP IT SIMPLE: For small businesses 

and proprietorships, 20 

years public accounting experience, 

references upon request. alice.white.bookkeeping@gmail.com 

HandyMattServices.ca Rossland, 

Trail, Fruitvale, for all your Handyman 

needs. Licensed and insured. 

778-821-4720, handymattsrvcs@ 

gmail.com 

CONOR’S COMPUTER REPAIR: 

Troubleshooting, network setup, virus 

and Malware scans. Castlegar 

and Nelson housecalls. Courtesy 

computer available. 250-608-1583. 

NEED A PLUMBER? CALL VIR- 

GO! We have up-to-date technology 

to help us analyze and repair 

any plumbing problem. Call Sean 

at 250-353-3237. Visit www.virgoplumbing.com 

for all our services. 


BOB’S DOOR SERVICE: Commercial, 

industrial and residential garage 

door sales, service, repair and 

installation. 24hr emergency service. 

236-972-2627. 

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needs. Better than bank rates 

when buying or selling US dollars. 

Canadian Gold and Silver . Call 250- 

354-1441 

PHILIP KANIGAN BSC. DMD, A 

NAME YOU CAN TRUST: 250-365- 

2289, www.castlegarnotary.com 

JEN’S SERVICES AND MIGHTY 

MOVERS: Commercial moving company, 

also offering Gutter Cleaning, 

Pressure Washing and more! We 

strive to have the best customer service 

and pricing! Call 250-231-3516. 

TOO MUCH CLUTTER? HOARD- 

ING? Call Michelle to help reorganize 

your home for peace of mind, or 

to get ready to sell! Services include 

cleaning, painting, dump runs and 

more. 250-538-7877. 

THE DOCTOR IS BACK: Snowblower 

special on now! All small engine 

repair and service. 250-365-0005. 


KOOTENAY WASTE SERVICES: 

Commercial/residential garbage & 

recycling pickup, roll off bins. Serving 

Castlegar, Nelson, Slocan Valley, 

Kaslo to Meadow Creek, and 

everywhere in between. Weekly 

residential pick up from just $14/ 

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Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Junk 

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moving services. We strive 

to have the best customer service 

and pricing! Call 250-231-3516. 

USA - PROPANE, RV, refrigerator 

service. Dometic, Norcold, Crystal 

Cold, Consul, Danby. Call today, 

208-777-1759. 


CLEANING GENIES: Professional 

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now call the best! Fully insured, 

WorkSafeBC. All employees on 

payroll. Call Marilyn, 250-505- 

8346. www.cleaninggenie.ca 

BLADE DOCTOR: Best knife 

sharpening service in Nelson. Super 

fast same day return, also includes 

a local area (Nelson) pickup 

and return service, and a 2hr rush 

order service, for additional cost. 

Basic service charges range from 

$5 to $14 per blade depending on 

length. 10% off orders over $50. 

Call 778-463-3034. 

EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR 

and certified septic designer and 

installer, serving the Kootenays 

since 1996. Essential C19 support. 

Nelson Onsite Solutions, 250-354- 

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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan 

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2011 Palomino Puma 

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2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 

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7 passenger 

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2005 Georgetown XL 359 

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2004 Damon Challenger 

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2019 Cougar 26 RBSWE 

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2017 Jayco Redhawk 

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2011 Trail Sport 22 

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STRONG GUY WITH A TRUCK: 

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handyman. Have building experience. 

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Gardening/Landscaping 

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insured, fuel mitigation management. 

Call Bo for more details, 

250-354-3600. 


*AAATREEWORKSNELSON. 

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Certified & insured WCB. Jim 

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CANADIAN GARDEN SUPPLY: We 

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COLUMBIA TREE SERVICES/ 

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Pat Sims for a free estimate for 60´ 

bucket truck, chipping, climbing/ 

rigging, stump grinding, soil delivery. 

Certified, Insured, WorkSafe. 

Thousands of satisfied customers 

since 1980. 250-367-7939. 

Health/Personal 

ARE YOU TIRED? DO YOU 

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Call Columbia Respiratory for 

your free consultation, no referral 

required. 1-844-440-0277. 

REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- 

APY: Joli Guthrie RMT, MSP available. 

By appointment. 250-353- 

7605, Kaslo. 

SHADE TREE MASSAGE THER- 

APY NOW WELCOMING new and 

returning clients for therapeutic 

and relaxation treatments. Clean, 

quiet, professional office located 

in Winlaw. Jessica Coonen, RMT 

250-226-6887, shadetreemassagetherapy@fastmail.com 


GRATITUDE MASSAGE AND 

WELLNESS: Relax on an amethyst 

crystal Biomat w/a deep tissue relaxation 

massage or Reiki session. 

Raynor certified and Reiki Master, 

Laurie. 250-219-9908, Kaslo. 

GLASS HOUSE OPTICAL: 701 

Front St, Nelson, 250-354-3937 

and Unit 2, 688 18th St, Castlegar, 

250-365-2026. Free sight testing 

at both locations. 

RED CLOVER DENTAL: Committed 

to providing you with the best 

in oral health care! #201 402 Baker 

St, Nelson. 250-352-5012. 

IRIDOLOGY HEALTH ASSESS- 

MENT: Introductory Offer. Now 

booking online at Spectrum 

Treatment Centre, Castlegar. Visit 

www.KootenayWellness.com. 

Aaron Ander, Holistic Nutrition. 

250-551-4233. 


PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS AND 

STYLES: For one and all. Clean 

comfortable home setting, reasonable 

prices, flexible days and 

hours, COVID regulations in effect. 

By appointment only please. 250- 

226-6833, Slocan Valley. 

KOOTENAY INTEGRATED 

HEALTH Chiropractic, physiotherapy, 

massage therapy, acupuncture. 

Same day appointments 

available. 250-365-3365. www. 

kootenayintegrated.com 

Notices Page 

Legal 

CHRIS BORN PLEASE BE AD- 

VISED the storage fees at Playmor 

Storage, South Slocan BC, 

are past due. If full payment is not 

received by Feb. 26/21 contents 

shall be removed, sold or disposed 

of on said date or thereafter. 

Lost 

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POCKET KNIFE: By Heritage 

Credit Union, Castlegar, reward 

offered. 250-365-7352. 

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Notices Page 

Notice 

PASSMORE HALL IS HOSTING 

THEIR AGM on Feb. 11 at 6:30pm 

via Zoom. Anyone interested in 

joining the meeting and learning 

what we are about please join at 

Meeting ID 856 1199 0465 with 

Passcode V7dLeg. Alternatively 

contact Ruth at 250-226-0021. 

CORRECTION RE: Spelling error 

in Jan. 11 editorial ‘Katrina Conroy, 

BC’s new Minister of Forests’. 

The correct spelling of her name is 

Katrine Conroy. Our apologize Katrine. 

Pennywise. 

Announcement 

APPLY NOW! ARTS & CULTURE 

FUNDING: Columbia Kootenay 

Cultural Alliance, in partnership 

with Columbia Basin Trust, invites 

individuals of all artistic disciplines, 

and arts and cultural groups in the 

Columbia Basin to apply for project 

funding. Info and applications available 

at www.basinculture.com For 

info call CKCA at 250-505-5505 or 

1-877-505-7355 or email admin@ 

wkartscouncil.com Application 

deadline is Mar. 5, or Mar. 12, 2021, 

depending on the program. 

Education 

Classes/Workshops 

ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS: 

Online Music Production Lessons. 

Try 1hr FREE at www.spacefood.ca 


SELKIRK COLLEGE COMMU- 

NITY EDUCATION & workplace 

training. www.selkirk.ca/ce, 

1-866-301-6601 for information. 

COMMUNITY FUTURES SMALL 

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS ARE 

NOW ONLINE! Create or update 

your brand to attract more business: 

“Branding – Logo and Business 

Card Design” w Alex Balcer, 

Feb. 2, 9am-4pm, $90 +GST. You 

will need a computer and decent 

WiFi to attend via zoom. Email: 

info@futures.bc.ca to register. Full 

schedule: www.futures.bc.ca/ 

workshops/ 

Education 


IN KASLO ONLY - PRENATAL/ 

POSTNATAL CORE RESTORE: a 

free workshop with Megan Lowe, 

Integrative Movement Specialist. 

Care for yourself! Join us on 

Zoom to learn and practice! Safe 

strengthening designed specifically 

for pre and postnatal women. 

Prepare core and pelvic floor for 

birth, restore your deepest core 

muscles, postpartum. Gentle exercises, 

breath and awareness. 

Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23, 1:30-2:20pm. 

Free catered lunch delivered to 

participants each week. Register 

with Barb Cyr: barbcyr@nklcss.org 

or 250-353-7691 ext.209 Offered 

by North Kootenay Lake Community 

Services Society. 

COMMUNITY FUTURES SMALL 

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS ARE 

NOW ONLINE! Get your small 

business onto Facebook: “Facebook 

for Business - Beginner” 

with Amanda Murray, Feb. 3, 9am- 

1pm, $50 +GST. You will need a 

computer and decent WiFi to attend 

via zoom. Email: info@futures. 

bc.ca to register. Full schedule: 

www.futures.bc.ca/workshops/ 

Animals 

Livestock 

HAY FOR SALE: $7 per bale. 250- 

551-0955. 

HORSE HAY: Small squares, 

55lbs. Grass mix. $10/bale. 250- 

254-8415 or 250-428-4316. 

Pets 

DOG-SITTING SERVICE in the 

comfort of my home. Daycare and 

overnight boarding (meds/shots). 

Drop-ins for cats. Dog walking. 

Housesitting/checks. Susan, 250- 

365-0778. 

DOG BOARDING: Dogs love it at 

Spirit of the North Kennels, Salmo. 

250-357-9390, almagaw@telus.net 

A NICE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE 

for your small dog at Willacres 

Dog Boarding, Fruitvale. Joan, 

250-367-7706. 

LOOKING FOR A young female 

German Shepherd or cross. 250- 

353-7128. 

RETIRED GENTLEMAN LOOK- 

ING TO ADOPT young adult, 

small breed non-shedding or short 

haired dog. 250-505-2624. 

Animals 

Pets 

FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL 

HEALTH MONTH: Once again 

Kootenay Critters in Castlegar 

is offering anesthetic-free teeth 

cleaning for an incredible price, 

starting at $75. Talk to Angie, our 

certified hygienist if you have any 

questions about this or any of our 

pet care services. 250-365-7370. 

STUD NEEDED FOR PUREBRED 

ROUGH COLLIE: Prefer Purebred 

Collie, Shepherd or other. 250- 

512-0909. 

Automotive 

Cars 

CANADA’S BEST SELLING VEHI- 

CLE BRAND - FORD! Check out 

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Trucks 

WE’RE CONFIDENT THAT WE 

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SUDOKU 

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, 

broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve 

a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill 

each row, column and box. Each number 

can appear only once in each row, column 

and box. You can fi gure out the order in 

which the numbers will appear by using the 

numeric clues already provided in the boxes. 

The more numbers you name, the easier it 

gets to solve the puzzle! 

January 25 

ACROSS 

1 --- 

6 --- 

13 Dig deep amongst 

14 Triangular team flags 

16 Pull up anchor 

17 Judas ___ (Biblical 

betrayer) 

18 U.S. grp. for cookie-selling 

tweens 

19 With 34 and 55-Across, 

a little unrefined ... or a 

description of this grid (see 

unclued answers) 

21 “I Can’t Take ___ More” 

Knowing Your Boundaries 

continue 

(John Fogerty) 

22 Hit the gas, with “it” 

23 Bacon-frying sound 

24 Pita wrap that’s big in 

Halifax 

26 Gave off, as C0 2 

29 “Ladder” in Leggs 

30 Active phase at a sleep lab 

31 Sweetie, in Grandma- 

Across 

that counts. 

1 --- 

Winston Churchill 

6 --- 

13 Dig deep amongst speak 

32 This time and never again 

14 Triangular Advertising team flags 

Works. 

33 Canada ___ (ginger ale 

16 Pull up anchor brand) 

34 See 19-Across 

17 Judas ___ (Biblical betrayer) 38 Suffix with glob- or ov- 

41 Do for Colin Kaepernick 

18 U.S. grp. for cookie-selling 42 Hip-related 

tweens 

46 “I’ve told you ___ 

thousand times!” 

19 With 34 and 55-Across, 47 Word a from little a 

unrefined ... or a description Drummondville of downer 

48 Heed one’s every whim 

this grid (see unclued 50 Like answers) cheap knock-offs 

52 Email letters? 

21 "I Can't Take ___ More" (John 

53 Schnozz attachment? 

Fogerty) 

54 Deviate sharply 


22 Hit the gas, with "it" 57 Only, in Berlin 

23 Bacon-frying sound 

58 Land of gold, and a 

Cadillac model 

24 Pita wrap that's big 61 in Wrongful Halifaxfirings? 

63 Hammered to a wall, say 

26 Gave off, as C02 64 Golf lesson tee-off topic 

65 --- 

29 "Ladder" in Leggs 66 --- 

30 Active phase at a sleep lab 

31 Sweetie, in Grandma-speak 

Level: Intermediate 

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DOWN 

1 Gobble up 

2 Its capital is Bucharest 

3 ___-Aztecan (language 

family) 

4 Chic Christian 

5 Piaf classic “La vie ___” 

6 “In ___ eye!” (“B.S.!”) 

7 Hebrew R 

8 Pol. email hacking target, 

2016 

9 Spanish “a” 

10 Stick one’s___ (meddle) 

11 Onesie worn at the barre 

12 More deadpan 

13 --- 

Knowing your Boundaries 

15 --- 

20 Cross-border shopper’s 

currency: Abbr. 

24 Home heating conduit 

25 Musical wonder kind? 

27 ___ la la (singing syllables) 

28 Ruthless boss 

29 Orb-shaped: Abbr. 

32 She co-founded Artists 

Against Fracking 

35 “The Wizard ___” 

36 Ode object for Keats 

37 Spanish letter after “ka” 

38 --- 

39 Rory’s mom on “Gilmore 

Girls” 

Barbara Olson 

© ClassiCanadian 

Crosswords 

40 Entered gingerly 

43 Threadless patches 

44 In the office cafeteria, 

perhaps 

45 --- 

48 Working stiff “in a wheel” 

49 Korn song “Freak on ___” 

51 Have ___ to play 

52 Give Fido a forever home 

55 Principal concern?: Abbr. 

56 Miss title in Madrid: Abbr. 

59 Onetime CBC pontificator 

Murphy 

60 Holly’s role in “The Piano” 

62 by Med. Barbara isle near Corsica Olson 

© ClassiCanadian Crosswords 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 

16 17 

18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 

31 32 33 

34 35 36 37 

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 

46 47 48 49 

50 51 52 53 

54 55 56 57 

58 59 60 61 62 

63 64 

65 66 

32 This time and never again 

Automotive 

Automotive 

32 She Automotive co-founded Artists 

Real Estate 

33 Canada ___ (ginger ale brand) 

Down 

Trucks 

Boats/Watercraft 

Auto Against Parts/Services Fracking 

Agents 


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Call for writers 

Culture Days is looking for contributors and writers with 

fresh perspectives and unique stories to share. 

The arts emerged as a lifeline of joy, hope and reprieve 

needed to make it through this past year. Collectively, we’re 

imagining what a post-pandemic world could look like and 

how we can each contribute to that picture being brighter. 

Through that lens, Culture Days has chosen RE:IMAGINE as 

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return to how things were, RE:IMAGINE signals a positive 

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“Together with the arts sector, we are working 

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painters and other artists can continue being 

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creating through COVID-19,” said Melanie 

Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and 

Sport. “We’re building on our support for arts 

and culture in British Columbia by helping 

artists adapt their work, ensuring our province 

has a strong creative industry to enjoy 

when the pandemic is over.” 

Many artists have been unable to work or 

worked less due to the temporary closures 

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B.C. government is creating a new $500,000 

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cultural workers and arts administrators 

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Through the 

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able to apply for 

support for professional 

development, 

like 

mentorship or 

training. 

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available to professional 

artists and cultural workers, including: 

dancers and choreographers; visual 

artists; writers; actors; multi-media artists; 

and arts administrators. 

Applications are open until Feb. 16, 2021. 

The BC Arts Council will adjudicate and 

award the grants in early spring 2021. 

Pat Henman, theatre artist and BC Arts 

Council member commented, “As an independent 

artist myself, I know how daunting 

it is right now. This new program will be so 

welcome by artists trying to maintain their 

practice. These grants offer financial support 

for professional artists who are vital to our 

communities and our economy.” 

Quick Facts: 

According to Statistics Canada, unemployment 

in arts and culture is higher than average 

and has not recovered at the pace of other B.C. 

industries. 

• A 2006 study showed for every dollar 

invested through the BC Arts Council, 

arts and cultural organizations generate 

$1.57 in gross domestic product. 

• As part of Stronger BC, 

the Province is providing 

$21 million to support 

arts and culture 

organizations’ recovery 

through the BC Arts 

Council. 

• In addition to regular 

grants through the 

BC Arts Council, the 

B.C. government has 

provided the following 

targeted relief funding 

for artists since March 

2020: 

• More than 108 microgrants 

to artists to help 

them adapt to changes 

in the sector through 

the BC Arts Council, in 

partnership with Yosef 

Wosk Family Foundation 

and City of Vancouver. 

• More than 740 microgrants 

to musicians 

to support free livestreams 

on Showcase BC 

through Creative BC. 

To apply for the Pivot for Individuals program, 

visit: www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/ 

project-assistance-pivot-for-individuals/ 

Province of BC 

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TRAIL 198527 

$299,900 

3 bed 2 bath home in 

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BURTON 199009 

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$569,000 

Unzoned 29.3 acres. 2 bed 2 

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83+ acre private resort on 

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to COVID-19 benefit 

recipients 

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, 

the Government of Canada rolled 

out measures to support Canadians through 

this public health crisis. This assistance has 

included the delivery of unprecedented financial 

support programs through the Canada 

Revenue Agency (CRA), such as the Canada 

Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the 

Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), 

the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the 

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), 

and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit 

(CRCB) . As stated from the beginning, 

these benefits – which have helped millions 

On the way to 

zero waste 

Almost every piece of plastic ever made 

still exists. We are all becoming more aware 

of the need to quit putting plastic garbage 

into the environment. We need to buy and 

use fewer plastics, particularly single use 

items and disposables. And most of us are 

already taking steps to change our habits. 

At first, this seems inconvenient but once 

we acquire a new way, it becomes an easy 

routine. Here are some alternatives to using 

plastics that can be easily incorporated into 

our daily lives. We don’t yet have all the 

solutions but we can feel proud of the steps 

we take and continue to try new habits. 

1. Carry your own fabric shopping bags 

or baskets. Boxes and paper bags are also 

good because they are compostable. 

2. Carry washable mesh bags or baskets 

for produce or don’t use any (we wash 

our produce anyway). Avoid prewrapped 

vegetables 

3. Carry your own mug, drinking bottle 

and metal straw. 

4. Store food in glass or stainless steel 

containers. Vow to buy no more plastic 

refrigerator dishes. Try out the reusable 

beeswax wrappers to cover leftovers or 

wrap sandwiches. 

of Canadians put food on the table and keep 

a roof over their head during this crisis – are 

taxable. 

Starting January 11, Canadians will begin 

receiving T4A slips from the CRA for these 

benefits to support their tax filing. The T4A 

is virtually identical to the T4 slips Canadians 

are used to receiving from their employers, 

but rather than employment income, they 

provide the amounts of COVID-19 benefits 

received from the CRA in 2020. 

If you have questions about the slip, including 

if you think there may be a mistake or 

have received it in error, please contact the 

CRA by phone at 1-800-959-8281. The CRA 

knows there have been questions in recent 

weeks about eligibility for these programs. 

The Government of Canada continues to 

5. Avoid cleaning products in plastic bottles. 

Along with soap, shampoo and hair 

conditioner also come in concentrated bars. 

Laundry detergent is available in small dissolving 

sheets. Use concentrated cleaning 

products and refillable containers. And, 

remember, household cleaning can be done 

with vinegar and water. 

What else can we do? Ask our grocers 

about their efforts to reduce or eliminate 

plastic from their businesses. Talk to our 

neighbours about what they are doing and 

learn from 

each other. 

Evaluate 

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Kootenay Lake Levels 

January 20, 2021 

For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, 

the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC 

as a public service. 

look at options to respond to these concerns 

as we continue to support Canadians through 

this crisis. 

Quick facts: 

Canadians who received relief payments 

but do not get a T4A slip by March 10th need 

not worry. They may be able to get a copy by 

using the My Account for individuals service 

or contacting the CRA directly (phone 

1-833-966-2099). 

Canadians who received benefits from Service 

Canada will receive a T4E Statement of 

Employment Insurance and Other Benefits 

from Service Canada in order to complete 

their 2020 tax and benefit return. Contact 

Service Canada for more information on 

T4Es and when they can be expected. 

Information from a T4E will need to be 

1-800-667-4321 to make sure we are recycling 

everything we can. 

We all know the motto: reduce, reuse, 

and recycle, and the most important “r” 

REFUSE. As consumers, let’s lead by doing, 

let’s REFUSE to buy or use single use plastics. 

Then governments and producers will 

get the picture and it will be easier to get 

changes to regulations and practices. 

Waste Reduction Committee 

Kaslo Climate Action Team (KCAT) l 

Queen’s Bay: Present level: 1743.79 ft 

7 day forecast: Holding 

2020 peak: 1750.09 ft / 2019 peak: 1746.36 ft 

Nelson: Present level: 1743.17 ft 

7 day forecast: Holding 

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. 

entered on line 11900 of your 2020 income 

tax and benefit return. As with a T4A, this 

information could be entered automatically 

for individuals who are registered for My 

Account, use the Auto-fill my return function, 

and file with NETFILE-certified software. 

Gov’t of Canada 

Courses Coming up in Nelson 

Occupational First Aid Level 3 ............ Feb 1 

Manual Bookkeeping ............................. Feb 2 

Wellness Series: How to be an Adult – 

The Five Keys for Mindful Loving . Feb 2 

Gratitude: Living a Richer Life .......Feb 23 

Occupational First Aid Level 1 .. Feb 5, 13, 23 

Canadian Firearms Safety: 

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Japanese: Beginners Level 1 ................ Feb 8 

Copper Smithing: Hammering .......... Feb 9 

Child Care Emergency First Aid ........Feb 19 

Digital Camera: Part 1 How to Use it ... Feb 20 

Advanced .................................................. Feb 20 

Cold Process Soap Making ...................... Feb 23 

Foodsafe Level 1 ......................................... Feb 23 

Quickbooks Level 1 .................................... Feb 23 

selkirk.ca/ce 250-354-3220 for more info 

Community Education & Workplace Training 

KASLO INFONET SOCIETY 

CHANGES TO MEET PROVINCE OF BC 

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 

Effective November 24, 2020 our office will be closed 

except by appointment 

Internet Access is an Essential Service, and KiN Staff will 

be working to maintain service as far as we can and 

still meet the PHO rules. Our service personnel where 

possible will continue with outside construction, and 

home installations using masks, face shields, gloves 

and sanitizer as appropriate, but only with the prior 

permission and full cooperation of the subscriber. 

We thank you for your support and 

cooperation in these trying times. 

250-353-2305 billing@kin.bc.ca 

BC Timber Sales 2021 Operating Plan 

Kootenay Lake Operating Areas 

The public is invited to review and comment 

on the 2021 Operating Plan prepared by the 

BC Timber Sales Planning Forester under its 

approved Forest Stewardship Plan. Comments 

will be accepted on or before February 12, 2021. 

The Operating Plan includes forest 

development in the following areas: 

Lake Creek Loki 

Duncan Lake Crawford Creek 

Glacier Creek Hawkins Creek 

Maps can be viewed online at: 

https://bit.ly/3kAgiNd 

Comments must be submitted in writing to: 

BCTS Planning Forester, BC Timber Sales, 

Nelson Office, 1907 Ridgewood Road, 

Nelson, BC, V1L 6K1 

Email: tko.ref@gov.bc.ca 

Ph. 250-825-1100, Fax 250-825-3411 

Thank You Kaslo 

from the Hospice Society 

of North Kootenay Lake 

The kind support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, 

members and friends enabled us to have our annual 

Tree of Remembrance. 

Ace Building Supplies 

Kootenay Savings Credit Union 

Sunnyside Naturals 

Kaslo IDA Pharmacy 

Figments Fine Crafts 

Willow Home Gallery 

Our wonderful Tree of Remembrance Committee & Volunteers: 

Becky, Emily, Chris, Karen and Rhonda. 

Memberships and donations allow us to provide hospice 

services and are greatly appreciated. If you missed 

the opportunity to get your 2020 membership, they can 

be purchased online, by mail or by calling the office. 

$10 for a year. 

Participation in our AGM 

(March 6th, 2020) via Zoom is another way 

to support our Hospice. 

Call the office for more details or watch for the ad 

in the next edition of Pennywise. 

hospice@kaslo.org • www.hsnkl.org • 250 353 2299 

www.nklcss.org 

Mothercare 

Pregnancy 

Support 

For pregnant parents and those 

with babies up to 6 months 

• FREE! 

• Group support and guest 

speakers (online) 

• Home delivery of soup 

on group days 

• Referrals 

• Information 

• Lending library 

• Food vouchers, gas 

vouchers and free prenatal 

vitamins available to women 

living on low income. 

For information, 

please contact Barb Cyr 

250-353-7691 ext 209 

or barbcyr@nklcss.org 

With thanks to the Province of BC, Interior Health, 

Public Health Agency of Canada and Columbia 

Basin Trust for supporting this program 

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