June 14, Pennywise – Kootenay Lake
Total coverage from the Nelson bridge to Kaslo and the area north. Plus East Shore; Kootenay Bay to Creston.
Total coverage from the Nelson bridge to Kaslo and the area north. Plus East Shore; Kootenay Bay to Creston.
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Touchstones presents<br />
Cree Code Talker<br />
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, <strong>June</strong> 21 Touchstones<br />
Nelson will<br />
screen the<br />
National<br />
Screen Institute<br />
documentary<br />
short Cree<br />
Code Talker,<br />
by filmmaker<br />
Alexandra<br />
Lazarowich,<br />
on Facebook Live. Tune in at 7pm. Afterwards, stay online for<br />
a panel discussion with local filmmakers.<br />
Touchstones will be hosting additional programming<br />
related to indigenous culture and issues throughout <strong>June</strong>,<br />
National Indigenous History month. Watch for more details<br />
and particulars on their social media channels.<br />
Touchstones Nelson<br />
Rossland Fire Dept<br />
history on display<br />
Forged in Fire: The Rossland Fires covers the history of Rossland’s<br />
significant fires and the beginning of the Rossland Fire<br />
Department.<br />
Like many boomtowns, Rossland was plagued with fires in<br />
its early days. Mining camps were especially affected by fires<br />
due to quickly-built and makeshift structures largely constructed<br />
of wood. Insurance companies urged the town to<br />
make fire upgrades, and in 1896 the Rossland Fire Department<br />
was formed as a volunteer force. Still, Rossland’s downtown<br />
was hit by huge fires in 1902, 1927, and 1929, altering the<br />
building landscape and forcing additional fire safety upgrades.<br />
The most notable difference was the loss of the upper floor of<br />
the Post Office in 1929. The history of the fires and Rossland’s<br />
firefighters is a tale of perseverance, calamity, and community.<br />
While we could not bring one of the fire trucks in our collection<br />
downtown, Forged in Fire features photographs and artifacts<br />
from our extensive fire department collection. We have<br />
created a map showing the locations of the major Rossland<br />
fires to help explain where key fires took place.<br />
This exhibit will be on display in the front window of the<br />
Prestige Mountain Resort during the summer of 2021. Follow<br />
that up with a visit to the museum to check out our fire trucks<br />
and additional equipment!<br />
Rossland Museum<br />
Invasive Asian Clams Found in<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Waterbody<br />
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) confirmed that invasive<br />
Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) were found in the Pend<br />
D’Oreille River this spring. This is the first confirmed presence<br />
of live invasive freshwater clams in the Central <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
region. However, this is not the first confirmation of these<br />
clams in B.C.: they exist in the lower mainland, and in 2020,<br />
they were found in Shuswap <strong>Lake</strong>. The MOE is assessing distribution<br />
and have conducted preliminary surveys near the<br />
Salmo River confluence.<br />
The non-native clams are a concern to the Central <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Invasive Species Society (CKISS), a local non-profit that works<br />
ARRIVING THIS MONTH: Cherries and Apricots!<br />
plant sale<br />
on now<br />
Grand Forks Salad greens<br />
Romaine, Red Leaf Lettuce, Swiss Chard<br />
Butter Lettuce $2.25 /head<br />
All grown with care in Grand Forks<br />
250-365-1009<br />
Across from Chances,<br />
Castlegar<br />
Open: Tuesday <strong>–</strong> Saturday 10am - 5pm Closed: Sunday and Monday<br />
to prevent the spread of invasive species in the region. The<br />
clams can clog water treatment systems, contaminate drinking<br />
water, and negatively alter aquatic ecosystems by competing<br />
with native species for food and habitat.<br />
In response to the recent discovery, CKISS is urging watercraft<br />
users and anglers to Clean, Drain, and Dry all gear and<br />
watercraft every time they leave a lake or river. The larvae of<br />
this species are microscopic and could hitchhike in the smallest<br />
amount of water in your watercraft, surviving to populate<br />
another lake. A single clam can create a new population due to<br />
self-fertilization, producing up to 70,000 eggs per year.<br />
Asian clams are found in the pet trade as an aquarium<br />
species, which is another potential pathway for this invasive<br />
species to spread. CKISS wants to remind aquarium owners<br />
to never dump the contents of their aquarium (animals and<br />
plants) into natural places including waterways.<br />
Central <strong>Kootenay</strong> Invasive Species Society<br />
JONI ASKEW<br />
365-4731<br />
Independent Realtor®<br />
BC’s Family Fishing Weekend<br />
and Father’s Day :)<br />
B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend is an annual celebration of<br />
fishing that coincides with Father’s Day weekend each year. In<br />
2021, this falls on <strong>June</strong> 18 - 20. During the three-day event,<br />
residents of Canada (individuals who have lived in Canada for<br />
the preceding 12 months) can go fishing without a licence.<br />
Fish for Free During Father’s Day Weekend - <strong>June</strong> 18 - 20,<br />
2021<br />
The provincial government waives the requirement for residents<br />
to buy or carry a non-tidal (freshwater) basic licence<br />
during the third weekend in <strong>June</strong>, and the Friday immediately<br />
prior. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada,<br />
which manages tidal fishing, also offers the opportunity to<br />
go saltwater fishing for free. This is a great opportunity to get<br />
together with family and friends and try fishing!<br />
Exceptions: If you plan to fish for species that require a conservation<br />
surcharge stamp (steelhead, Shuswap <strong>Lake</strong> rainbow trout<br />
and char, <strong>Kootenay</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> rainbow trout, white sturgeon, and<br />
salmon in both tidal and non-tidal waters); or angle Classified<br />
Waters (highly productive trout streams; listed as Class I or Class<br />
II waters in the water-specific tables of the fishing regulations)<br />
you are still required to purchase the appropriate licence(s) and<br />
conservation surcharge stamps<br />
https://www.gofishbc.com/Blog/About-Us/BC-s-Family-Fishing-Weekend.aspx<br />
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Castlegar<br />
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SOLD<br />
527 5th Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
Great family home, secondary suite,<br />
many updates, close to schools<br />
$399,900<br />
2522 Knob Road<br />
Castlegar<br />
Open floor plan, large covered deck,<br />
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mls 2457918 $499,900<br />
Joni sold my home and I<br />
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SOLD<br />
1068 Columbia Road<br />
Castlegar<br />
A piece of history. Substantially<br />
renovated, state of the art heating<br />
system, 8.26 acres, barn.<br />
$594,000<br />
2210 10th Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
Kinnaird bench, half acre lot, ample<br />
cabinetry, new roof.<br />
mls 2458495 $319,900<br />
3305 4th Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
Build your sweat equity, great bones,<br />
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mls 2457880 $339,000<br />
SOLD<br />
2975 Waldie Avenue<br />
Robson<br />
$560,000<br />
Moving is usually very<br />
stressful but Joni and<br />
Nikki reduced the stress<br />
by going that extra mile<br />
minimizing the stress<br />
of selling and moving.<br />
Thanks Joni and Nikki.<br />
- MARG, Castlegar<br />
595 Hwy 3A<br />
Ootischenia<br />
4.47 Acres, drilled well, foundation in<br />
place, great views<br />
MLS 2457080 $399,900<br />
613 10th Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
Rental investment property, solid<br />
tenants, great location.<br />
MLS 2457429 $549,900<br />
EXPERIENCE MATTERS <strong>–</strong> CALL JONI!<br />
SOLD<br />
588 Rosedale Road<br />
Ootischenia<br />
New modular, open floor plan,<br />
skylights, half an acre.<br />
$409,000<br />
SOLD<br />
419 6th Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
$461,000<br />
WE HAVE BUYERS!<br />
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• North Castlegar<br />
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• House with suite<br />
• Condo or<br />
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• Industrial acreage<br />
667 Columbia Avenue<br />
Castlegar<br />
Prime development property, multifamily,<br />
downtown core.<br />
mls 2456207 $279,900<br />
1113 Columbia Heights<br />
Castlegar Rural<br />
.15 acre lot in sunny Robson<br />
mls2458974 $99,900<br />
825 Argenta Road<br />
Argenta<br />
1200 feet of waterfront, sandy beach,<br />
small cabin<br />
MLS 2452954 $699,900<br />
1043 Playmor Road<br />
South Slocan<br />
Pristine shop, 16 ft bay doors, 400<br />
amp service, great water.<br />
Clean environmental report<br />
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