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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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PROFESSIONALS<br />

GET RESULTS<br />

NIKKI JENSEN<br />

365-2170<br />

Unlicensed Assistant<br />

Office 250-365-2170<br />

Joni Askew Homeselling Team www.kootenayhomesales.com<br />

Resdidential • Residential • Residential • Residential • Residential • Residential<br />

800 Lynnwood Crescent<br />

Castlegar<br />

Over half an acre lot right in town,<br />

services available,<br />

close to all amenities.<br />

mls 2435168 $79,900<br />

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 />

amazing view, self contained suite<br />

mls 2457918 $499,900<br />

Joni sold my home and I<br />

couldn’t be happier. All<br />

the details were neatly<br />

and quickly taken care of<br />

so I could relax. Joni and<br />

Nikki went the extra mile<br />

in so many ways and I<br />

would highly recommend<br />

this team to anyone<br />

who wants a smooth<br />

transition. I’m delighted<br />

with the results!!<br />

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 />

amazing lot, South Castlegar<br />

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 />

• Immediate Buyer<br />

for Kinnaird Bench<br />

• North Castlegar<br />

family home<br />

• House with suite<br />

• Condo or<br />

townhome<br />

• 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 />

mls 2457699 $1,250,000<br />

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