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City of Nelson welcomes
Chris Jury as new Chief Financial Officer and bids farewell to Colin McClure
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(City of Nelson)
Emergency Preparedness Week
RDCK Emergency Notification System Test. May 3, 12:00 PM
Anyone registered will receive a test notification via mobile phone (text), email, landline call, or Voyent Alert! app
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Click to sign up
(Regional District of Central Kootenay)
City of Nelson Emergency Notification System Test. May 3, 11:30 AM
Anyone registered will receive a test notification via mobile phone (text), email, landline call, or Voyent Alert! app
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(City of Nelson)
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60+ Volunteers Remove over 7000 Pounds of Trash from Kootenay Lake Shorelines
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(Friends of Kootenay Lake)
Sockeye Fry Release by members of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and over 430 students from local schools so that kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ (cause to come back) will continue. The release of the fry will happen throughout the Sylix Territory including Castlegar, (May 17, 2022) and Slocan Lake, (May 17, 2022). Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
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CKISS encourages locals to take action and learn how to identify new plants on
their invasive plant priority list.
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(Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society)
Writing Through Grief
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Writing is a powerful tool to transform grief and loss. From the comfort of your home, connect with other grievers to explore your loss. Using guided writing prompts, journaling and poetry, carve out time to remember your departed.
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(The Kalein Centre)
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The Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership is launching a “Make Music Here” campaign. They are looking for a short video clip or photographs of a music event at the Vallican Whole or of Adham Shaikh performing or (preferably) working with him in his studio?
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British Columbia Snow Conditions Commentary as of April 25, 2022
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Taghum Hall’s Recycled Art Gala is a win-win. ArtCycle Auction & Gala on
May 14 from 6:30 – 9pm will make sure of that, while raising funds for an (absolutely necessary) kitchen renovation.
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(Taghum Community Society)
Nelson & District Credit Union hosts 71st Virtual Annual General Meeting
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(Nelson District Credit Union)
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Education
Selkirk College to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - On September 30, 2022, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and to publicly commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools as a vital component of the reconciliation process.
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Selkirk College COVID-19 Updates as of April 25, 2022 - Get the latest information on the status of learning and services on our campuses.
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Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Nelson offers Settlement Services for newcomers to Canada.
The are online as well as in person at their office at 608 Lake Street. Mondays and Thursdays during the month of May.
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(CBAL)
School District 8 is looking for host families for international students - In order to attend Kootenay Lake schools, our international students need to be matched up with local families who will care for them as one of their own.
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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy implements a far-reaching project to bring tech to the public, Gaining equipment for use, private computer stations and lending libraries
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(CBAL)
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Touchstones Museum Highlights Stellar Volunteers for National Volunteer Week:
Michael, Sheila, and Judy
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Riding on a fast moving bike in bear country can lead to a surprise encounter. While cycling, please stay alert and slow down, especially where views are limited. Make noise. Carry BEAR SPRAY where it is readily accessible.
www.bearsmart.com
Kim Frederiksen - 250-226-6908
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Kids and Youth
"Little Explorers" Outdoor activities for parents and children 0-6 - Bug boxes and magnifying glasses, outdoor games and so much more! Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10-11AM - April to June - Lakeside Park, Nelson
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(CBAL)
Haghum School of Magical Beings 2022 House Cup Competition - A 'Harry Potter' Themed Adventure
Register before May 15th
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Police News
We list updates from Nelson RCMP, Nelson City Police, Castlegar & Trail RCMP, whenever they post press releases
Trail and Greater District RCMP
Weekly Report (April 26, 2022)
An overview of police activity during the past week
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Trail and Greater District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit disrupts local drug trafficking ring - The three-month intensive investigation known as Operation E-PREPPY resulted the execution of search warrants on four residences in the Trail area. RCMP officers seized approximately 1 kilogram of suspected Methamphetamine, 300 grams of suspected Cocaine, 81 suspected Oxycodone pills, and over $15,000.00 by the end of the operation.
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(Trail and Greater District RCMP)
Fire news
Post-Emergency Hazard Reports
Reports of Wildfires in 2021 in the RDCK
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(Regional District of Central Kootenay)
Burn Period is now open until May 15th.
Only burn clean, dry woody debris. You MUST get a BURN PERMIT from Nelson Fire & Rescue Services.
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(Nelson Fire Rescue)
Nelson Annual Firesmart Yard Cleanup Reduce the risk of their homes catching fire during the upcoming wildfire season, by following some simple FireSmart principles.
Click to read News Release
(Nelson Fire Rescue)
FireSmart BC Landscaping Hub
Helps you make the right strategic choices in your yard, and make your property more resilient to wildfire. Includes list of fire-resistant plants, tips to create a FireSmart landscape, and info on the FireSmart BC Plant Program.
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(FireSmart BC)
Click for FireSmart Nelson for more plant advice
(City of Nelson)
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Newsletters
CKISS Spring Newsletter
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Salmo Valley Public Library Newsletter
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2021 Central Food Policy Council Annual Review
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The Capitol Theatre Spring Newsletter
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RDCK Board Meeting Highlights
-Regional Recreation Allocation Policy
-New Election and Assent Voting Bylaw
-Utility Rates, Fees and Charges
-New roof for RDCK head office in Nelson
and more
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(Regional District of Central Kootenay)
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Streetcar #23 needs your help
To prevent a possible derailment in the Nelson Chahko Mika Mall parking lot a stability subgrade assessment was required and completed in March 2022. Funds to cover the costs has not yet been met, but we are hopeful the community, visitors and businesses will continue to donate to support the valued historic Nelson Electric Tramway Society, also knows as Streetcar #23. Your donation will help keep it operating.
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(The Nelson Electric Tramway Society)
Mother’s Day Rose Fundraiser - May 6 Rotary’s annual Mother’s Day Roses fundraiser. Fresh and etched wooden options available. $40 with delivery to your loved ones door in the Nelson area on May 6th.
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(The Rotary Club of Nelson)
Go Fund Me campaign for West Kootenay Emergency Dental Clinic in Nelson - Jennifer Parrott and Scott Pentecost are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Barry Nelson. Local dentists working to help the non-profit West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society set up a temporary Emergency Dental Clinic to serve our community as there was a fire in the existing clinic
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Donate and support the Selkirk College Foundation - Selkirk College Foundation supports the priorities, plans and students of Selkirk College to build confident and imaginative learners ready to thrive in their community and in our dynamic world.
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(Selkirk College)
"Upcoming Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraising event will see Nelson participants walking in honour of Gwen Bywater". May 29 -Lakeside Park (under the orange bridge), Reg time: 11 a.m.
Walk time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Click to read press release
(Nelson IG Wealth Management)
Welcome to the first annual Run Like A Mother Half Marathon, 10 KM and 5 KM road race in Nelson BC. Saturday, May 7, 2022 - Proudly Supporting Kootenay Kids Society
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SOS! The SS Moyie needs your help! Please help the SS Moyie raise the much needed $$ to help with much needed restoration.
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Covid -19 Updates
Due to changes in testing strategies in BC,
case counts in reports likely underestimate the number of COVID-19 cases.
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Weekly Reporting of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths
Data up to April 23, 2022
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(BCCDC, April 28, 2022 1)
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Covid Map of Cases
by Local Health Area - Including Nelson, April 17 to April 23
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(BCCDC, Last updated: April 28, 2022 and updated every Thursday)
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BC COVID-19 Dashboard - A graphic illustration of COVID cases, hospitalizations and other data updated weekly every Thursday.
Includes number of currently hospitalized by health districts
Click to see April 7, 2022 update
COVID Province-wide restrictions
as of April 8, 2022
Masks, Gatherings and events, Restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs, Sport activities and Visiting long-term care or seniors' assisted living facilities
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(Government of BC)
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Dancefusion 11th Annual Showcase Come enjoy adults, youth and children performing Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Acro Dance, and Hiphop. With Slava Doval.
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(The Capitol Theatre)
OneFlock at Dance Fusion Studio Flocking is a collaborative, improvisational movement practice. The proposition is for us to expand our awareness to include others so that we can co-create real time movement composition in relationship with our fellow dancers. 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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(Music & Facilitation ~ Toumbi and Jusdance)
Filipino Graduation Party 2022 - Come on, let's enjoy the night with the graduates! We will search for the star of the night. One grand prize and two consolation prizes will be given away. White Queen will play amazing songs for us live. Dinner Buffet - $30 (6pm-8pm) Late admission - $5 each head (8pm-1pm)
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(James Matthew Mortel Besa and NELSON FILIPINO COMMUNITY of BC Society)
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Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch New Player PickUp game - Everyone is welcome. New players who do not have a team are invited to come down and play a game. Returning league players will field a team and all new players will be invited to play.
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(Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch)
Mother Goose begins this Friday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Nelson Family Place, 312 Silica Street. Join Nicole and Melanie from Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Nelson to fill your pockets with songs, rhymes and more. For parents/caregivers with children 0-12 months.
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(Kootenay Kids)
presentation - Brenton Raby will talk about Nelson Police and Life on the Street 1900-1930.10:00 via Zoom. To join this meeting, become a member of LiR. Go in person to the Administration Office in the Student Commons building of Selkirk Silver King Campus, or call 250 354-3220.
Or online: Click for more
Community Drumming open to anyone in our community. Please bring a snack to share with others and then we’ll drum for an hour and half. 4:30 to 6:00 PM
free Every Friday
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(Kootenay Kids)
Al-Anon, a support group for family and friends of alcoholics.
Zoom, Fridays 7-8 pm.
nelsonfridaynightafg@gmail.com
for more information
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Nelson Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day
looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help “FireSmart” a portion of our Rail Trail above Nelson that will increase the Trail’s wildfire resiliency by reducing the amount of combustible fuel that is on the ground along the Trail. Volunteers will help to remove the woody debris that allow wildfires to spread along the ground.
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Hosted by Nelson Fire & Rescue Services
Spring Cleaning - Lakeside Rotary Shelter - We’ll bring the tools, you bring the energy and helping hands. Coffee and treats will be provided!
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(Nelson Rotary Club)
Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a Spring Perennial Plant Sale
904 Fifth St, Nelson, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All purchases are by donation and all proceeds go to the Grandmothers
Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
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(Nelson Grans to Grans)
Hello Spring Market Tour - Shop handmade & vintage fashions, ceramics, bath & body, apothecary & more at the Dancing Bear Inn - a curated selection of Kootenay local artisans, crafters and ladies with an eye for selection.
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(Ladies who Market)
Movie - Paddling Film Festival 2022 world tour - Castlegar
an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year. At the Castlegar Theatre
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(Castle Theatre)
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Artist Talk with Angela Glanzmann + Stephanie Yee - Online, 1:00 PM
Glanzmann and Yee invite viewers behind the scenes into the weird and obscure world of competitive cooking reality TV.
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(Oxygen Art Centre)
performance - Dancefusion 11th Annual Showcase - Come enjoy adults, youth and children performing Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Acro Dance, and Hiphop. With Slava Doval.
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(The Capitol Theatre)
Lino-Cutting Workshop with Jayme Johnson
A step-by-step tutorial on lino-cutting and printmaking. All materials are supplied for this FREE two-part event! At Touchstones Nelson - Museum of Art and History
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(Touchstones Museum of Art & History)
Dance4Change // REACH OUT // Apukuna - Dance Fundraiser
at the North Shore Hall
dance fundraiser in Unceded Sinixt Territory (Nelson, BC). Each dance, we raise money for a different organization or cause that is doing good in the world.
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(Apukuna, The Greater Groove)
Spring into Summer Vaccine Clinic for horses - Nelson and District Riding Club is excited to host Dr. Anna Sangster from Salmo Veterinary Services with a Spring into Summer Vaccine Clinic.
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(Nelson & District Riding Club)
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Ladies who Market at Lakeside Park Shop curated fashions, pottery, Jewellery & more for our local makers and shakers
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(Ladies who Market)
Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a Spring Perennial Plant Sale
904 Fifth St, Nelson, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All purchases are by donation and all proceeds go to the Grandmothers
Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
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(Nelson Grans to Grans)
Cinderella's Prom Closet is inviting grads from the 2022 classes in SD8 (and surrounding areas) to come check out some formal wear options for their special weekend. Over 100 Gowns in the closet and a few suits as well.
With the many donations from our community we are able to assist anyone who asks, absolutely free of charge.
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Nelson & District Riding Club Spring Clean-up!
Join us for our spring work party clean up. We will be pulling jumps out, assembling the dressage arena, rock picking, general tidying/raking the grounds.
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(Nelson & District Riding Club)
Booking is now Open for Riondel Community Park and Campground
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(Riondel Campground)
Ultimate Frisbee! Drop-in $3.00 at Salmo Recreation Gymnasium
Every Sunday
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(RDCK-Salmo Recreation)
Family Support Institute Meetings - Free
Dads Supporting Dads 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Click for the event schedule
(Family Support Institute of BC)
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Parenting with the Whole Self: Art Therapy Group for Parents
Cancelled
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(Kutenai Art Therapy Institute)
Online Info Session for Prospective Art Therapy Students
A live webinar for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a professional art therapist
1:30 - 2:30 pm, Free
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(Kutenai Art Therapy Institute)
Family Support Institute Meetings - Free
Waitlists - Assessments and Services
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Understanding your Child with FASD
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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(Family Support Institute of BC)
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Webinar - Online Info Session for Prospective Students - This webinar is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the art therapy training programs offered at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute.
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(Kutenai Art Therapy Institute)
Basic Prospecting Course 5 days - Mineral Identification, Rock Identification, Ore Deposits and much more
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(Chamber of Mines of Eastern British Columbia, Nelson)
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Improv for Beginners at Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC - Delightful nonsense time! Improv comedy is the best for silliness and imaginative play, so come try it out!
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(Mike Funergy and Kootenay Association of Super Silliness (KAOSS))
performance - The Babysitter and the Superstore! - Performed by Ellie Reynolds - Tiffany is a teenage babysitter who loves her job. When Tiffany takes care of kids, she enjoys cooking, playing games, making up songs and looking for bugs in the garden with them. Today Tiffany is meeting some new kids for the first time, and their mom has told her to find them at the Superstore in town. A free and interactive performance for young children and their families - At the Gray Creek Hall
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(Ellie Reynolds)
webinar - Digital Parenting: Sexting, Sextortion and Sexual Age of Consent Join Scott Rothermel, Manager of Safe Schools - No registration required!
Via zoom
Click for more and ZOOM link
(Presented by Manager of Safe Schools - Scott Rothermel and School District 8)
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webinar - Climate Hub Networking Call - Join our quarterly call to network with others in the hub. Via Zoom
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Book launch - Connecting the Kootenays - a Hundred years of Ferry Service, 1921 to 2020
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(Dock n Duck, Balfour)
performance - The Babysitter and the Superstore! - Performed by Ellie Reynolds - at the Gray Creek Hall
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(Ellie Reynolds)
Watercolour Painting Drop-In, Tuesdays, 10 am – noon, Taghum Hall
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(Taghum Community Society)
Family Support Institute Meetings - Free
Single Parent Hangout 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Hangout 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Click for the event schedule
(Family Support Institute of BC)
Overeaters Anonymous Weekly
12:00 PM, Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 0620 4672
Password: Nelson
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(Overeaters Anonymous)
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Write Where You Are: Free Workshop for Writers With BC novelist Maureen Brownlee. Brownlee will encourage you to explore your writing habits through a series of exercises and help you develop specific actions that lead to a sustainable creative practice. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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(Nelson Public Library)
Webinar - Watershed Monitoring & Restoration: Helping prevent Aquatic Invasive Species
Laurie Carr with CKISS will talk about their impacts, species ID, prevention, and best management practices when working around water, performing water monitoring or restoration work, and how to report sightings.
Click for more
(Living Lakes Canada)
Maureen Brownlee Author Reading
7:00 pm, Nelson Public Library
Maureen Brownlee reads from her new novel Cambium Blue and chats with Deryn Collier about the writing process.
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(Nelson Public Library)
Writing and recording family histories at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, We'll give you the framework to record your and others' histories - on paper, audio recording, or any other method! Space may be limited, so please RSVP with Skylar at community@ rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722.
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Teacher Industry Night! At Touchstones Nelson - Museum of Art and History
Educators are invited to enjoy refreshments and a private tour of the current exhibitions - 'Broken Promises' and Emma Nishimura's 'Generational Echoes' - with Curator Arin Fay
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(Touchstones Nelson - Museum of Art and History)
Altlantis Fundraiser for Ukraine Relief. Civic Theatre
A prize-winner at the Venice Film Festival and Ukraine’s official selection for the 2021 Academy Awards, Valentyn Vasyanovych’s haunting and suddenly-prescient sci-fi feature Atlantis envisions a Russian invasion of his country, and its aftermath.
All net proceeds will be donated to Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
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(Civic Theatre)
"Little Explorers" Outdoor activities for parents and children 0-6 - Bug boxes and magnifiying glasses, outdoor games and so much more! Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10-11AM - April to June - Lakeside Park, Nelson
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(CBAL)
Crib players welcome at 1 pm in the Nelson Seniors Centre
Click here for more information
Family Support Institute Meetings - Free Complex & Challenging Behaviours
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gender Marvelous: Parenting LGBTQ+ Children and Youth 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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(Family Support Institute of BC)
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Atelier sur l’insécurité linguistique destiné aux parents
12 PM – 1 PM, Online
Deux ateliers pour encourager les jeunes d’expression Française de la région à utiliser «leur» Français
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(AFKO Franco)
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Family Support Institute Meetings - Free
Complex and Challenging Behaviours
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gender Marvelous: Parenting LGBTQ+ Children and Youth 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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(Family Support Institute of BC)
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May 3 - Effective Communication Techniques for the Workplace and Beyond
Holly and Tara will cover the most essential communication strategies, such as active listening, perception checking, and nonviolent communication methods.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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(Make a Change Canada)
May 3 - Tech Education - Session 3: Build Your Content Calendar
Use the calendar to tell the story of your business, Connect with customers, and Convert that online content into driving sales! 12:00 - 13:00, Online
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(Basin Business Advisors Program)
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Touchstones Museum Shop Local
Touchstones represents more than 120 local artists and artisans in the Shop. Take a look behind-the-scenes with some of our vendors - in their studios, and beyond!
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League of Exotique Dancers: Trailblazers of burlesque dance -
CTV News item about the Movie including interview with Nelsonite Judith Stein.
Click to watch interview
Click to watch "League of Exotique Dancers" - complete movie on CBC Gem.
Upper Arrow Lake Boat Trip, April 1991 A voyage by boat along Upper Arrow Lake at low water in April 1991 uncovers pieces of the past often covered up during summer while also showing the effects of erosion on the lakeshore.
Click to watch video
(Arrow Lakes Historical Society)
LVTV LVR Stream | April 28th 2022
Starts at 8:05
Click to watch video
(LVRogers Students)
Looking Closely: Supporting K-7 Emergent Inquiry Outdoors
Click to watch video
(The Outdoor Learning Store)
LOTS of wildlife at Six Mile in late April
The bears are back! The Ruffed Grouse is still drumming, the hares are loosing their white winter coat and are almost brown again and the the white-tailed deer are slowly losing their winter coat too.
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New Podcasts
"Canvassing fo Climate Action: Here's How to Make it Work" - What can you do if someone you know – or an entire town – isn’t on board with renewable energy? This was the dilemma facing The West Kootenay Eco Society in Trail, a small city in British Columbia.
Click for listen to Podcast & to read transcript
(A Spotify Original, April 21, 2022)
"Earthy Chats" - wide-ranging chats with environmental educators about best practices, changing trends, and new insights about the outdoor and environmental learning field.
Click for Channel
(The Outdoor Learning Store and Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network )
New Video Channel
West Kootenay Climate Hub - This channel contains on-demand videos of past webinars focused on environmental issues.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
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Jobs available Now!:
Research Assistant Summer Job with Oxygen Art Centre
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(Oxygen Art Centre)
Jobs with The City of Nelson
- Summer Staff - Youth Centre
- Constable - Full-Time and Casual
- Campground support worker
- Public Services Assistant
- Skatepark Ambassador
Click for more info and to apply
(City of Nelson)
The City of Nelson is pleased to offer the opportunity to apply for the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer
within our Department of Finance. Posting closes: May 16, 2022
Click for job description and to apply
(City of Nelson)
Temporary position of Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) Worker.
Click for more info
(Kootenay Kids)
School District 8 School Bus Drivers Wanted - Make A Difference in Your Community
Click for more info and how to apply
(SD# 8)
Slocan Lake Arts Council (SLAC) is seeking a program administrator to assist with local arts in Silverton
Click for more
Naturalist at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre - "Want to spend your summer talking plants and animals, looking for bugs with kids and learning about nature? Come and spend your summer as a naturalist at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre!"
Click for more
The Blewett Conservation Society is looking for a coordinator/administrator! $25/hour, 14 hours / month. Please apply to blewettsociety@gmail.com.
Click for job description
New Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society board member wanted
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Camp Koolaree is hiring for summer 2022! Applicants should be eager, have the skills listed for the job, and be between 15-30 years old. Please see our job postings on our facebook page, message, or email info@campkoolaree.ca
We are looking to hire: a groundskeeper, lifeguard, labourer, cook, assistant cook, and camp recreation assistants
Come work in this awesome place!
Click for info & to contact the camp
Oxygen Art Centre is looking to hire a Gallery Assistant to assist with day-to-day arts administrative duties, as well as conduct contemporary art research to support the Exhibition & Residency program and assist with the production, installation, and implementation of exhibitions, catalogues, residencies, and adjunct educational materials.
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Living Lakes Canada is seeking to hire a Finance Manager - Remote work position (with preference for a Kootenay, B.C. location)
Click for job description
The City of Trail’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Recreation Facilities Maintenance Foreman.
Click for more info and to apply
School District 8 is hiring On Call Bus Drivers! If you want an active job away from a desk and are interested in supporting excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment, then this is for you! (apply by June 24, 2022)
Click for more info and to apply
(School District 8)
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.
Click for more and to apply
(School District 8)
Doukhobor Discovery Centre is hiring Students for Summer Jobs.
Click for more info and how to apply
Nelson Public Library is currently accepting applications for Summer Reading Club Coordinators. Reporting to the Children’s Librarian, the Summer Reading Club Coordinators plan, promote, and deliver the library’s annual Summer Reading Club.
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School District # 8 has an opening is seeking applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. This is a term position that will be from July 18, 2022 until August 4, 2023 covering a maternity leave. This posting will remain ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.
Click for job description and to apply
Glacier Gymnastics Club is looking to hire an enthusiastic and extremely organized customer-service driven member to join their member services and administrative team.
Click for more info and job description
WaterSmart Ambassador: Summer student full time position. In Trail, BC. the WaterSmart Ambassador is a summer position aimed at achieving significant reduction of water consumption in RDKB Water Utilities through public education.
Click for job description
(The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary)
Do you have a desire to work in the child care sector? The West Kootenay CCRR is collecting names of individuals looking to work as casual, on call staff in licensed child care settings.
Click for more info & to add your name
(West Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral)
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Nelson Police Foundation is seeking Board Directors for 2023 - Are you a person that supports forest responders, our local police and our community?
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Local Groups need Volunteers
Get inspired to give to your local non-profit community service agency. A ever growing list of organization that have volunteer opportunities.
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(Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative)
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Nelson End of Life Society is forming a committee to assist with establishing a natural burial site in Nelson. Living in this consciously aware community
we are passionate about bringing this burial option to Nelson. If you feel the same and would like more information or to be part of this initiative
contact us by email: contact@nelsonsociety.org
or phone 250-509-1617
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Constantly Updated Job Boards
Many Jobs Available Now!
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Kootenay Career Development Society
provides a wide array of jobs throughout the Kootenays. "Centre that empowers individuals, employers and communities economically and socially through career development, employment counselling and human resource planning."
Click to view job board
British Columbia Conservation Foundation - At BCCF we hire staff for our conservation projects as funding becomes available. Jobs available in Nelson, Rossland, Kaslo and other W. Kootenay communities
Click for listings
BC Hydro
"From working deep in a generating station, to working atop a power pole, we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential."
Click to view job board
British Columbia Conservation Foundation - a federally registered charity dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of British Columbia's ecosystems and species.
At BCCF we hire staff for our conservation projects as funding becomes available.
Click to view job board
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network has updated their Job & Volunteer Board - All opportunities listed are connected with the environmental sector, and can be undertaken in the Canadian Columbia Basin.
Click to view job board
Columbia Basin Trust Careers
"We exist to support the social, economic and environmental well-being of the Basin – now and for generations to come."
Jobs under "Current Opportunities"
Click for more
Fortis BC Job Board
The province’s largest energy provider. Provides jobs all over the Kootenays
Click to view job board
Golden Life Management Job Board
A provider of seniors living communities. "Our goal is to support seniors of all ages and abilities in their efforts to live their best life possible. To do so, we provide innovative buildings, impeccable hospitality services, and compassionate personal care."
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Interior Health has job openings in Nelson, Trail, and Castlegar - etc.
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Kootenay Co-op
Nelson's Co-op Grocery is always looking for awesome people who can bring their skill set and vibrancy to join our team.
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Kootenay Job Board
Facebook Group where anyone in the Kootenays can post their available jobs.
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Kootenay Parks Job Board
Seasonal positions in the Kootenays, including Kokanee Creek Park
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Make a Future
Lists all jobs in BC Education.
filter for location to find School District 8 or other areas.
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The City of Nelson has a variety of jobs available
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Nelson Cares Society has many jobs available in our community
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Nelson and area Job Bank
Listing of jobs near Nelson
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(Government of Canada)
RDCK Job Board has employment opportunities all over the West Kootenay
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Selkirk Students Co-op Jobs
Co-op education fosters partnerships between students, employers and institution; to bring classroom learning into the workplace.
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Selkirk College Staff Job Board
Provides careers in Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail.
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Skills Centre - Are you looking for a job? Check out our job board. Then look at the programs we offer for skills training, certifications & help to find the right job for you. This site hosts many available local jobs
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W.E. Graham Community Service Society Job Board - Current job postings will be posted below as they arise.
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WorkBC Is Open! - Looking for Employment? We can help!
All of our services are available online during the COVID-19 pandemic - resources for people look for employment
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(WorkBC Centre – Nelson)
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Kootenay Resources
A Creation of What's On Weekly
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| 1-Emergency Contacts & Resources | 2-Important Phone Numbers | 3-Wildfire Resources | | 6-Health Resources | 7-Other Resources |
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Sign-Up Today for Nelson Emergency Notifications!
Be Prepared, Be informed!
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From the City of Nelson
Emergency Notification System - Register to receive emergency notifications, Voyent Alert offers a user-friendly experience with a smartphone app, and the ability to receive a detailed map of the affected area. The system also supports text messaging and phone calls.
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From Regional District of Central Kootenay
For up to date fire information and emergency services from BC Wildfire Service
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BC Wildfire Service Facebook Page
Provides updates on wildfires and action being taken to mitigate them
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Last–Minute Checklist for Protecting Your Home and Property from Wildfire
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From FireSmart Canada
Household Preparedness Guide - What to do in case of an emergency - (PDF)
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From PreparedBC
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FireSmart Property Assessments including Firesmart homeowner's manual
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From Nelson Fire Services
RDCK Emergency Management resources - a walkthrough on the different steps to take in an emergency
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From Regional District of Central Kootenay
Emergency & Safety resources from the City of Nelson
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Fire Safety advice from Blewett Fire Department
Hot exhausts and catalytic converters can cause fires in long grass, think about where you park especially away from your drive or street. Have you parked alongside the road in order to get to a beach? Taghum or the North shore for example? How safe is your car on top of high grass? Hot cars on top of dry grass are a very real threat, especially in this current climate. Stay safe Neighbours
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Call 811 for BC Nurses hotline to ask medical questions
Call 9-1-1 if you are in a health, fire or other emergency.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.
Poison Control 1-800-567-8911
If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control
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From Health Link BC
Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.
Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor, 24 hours a day.
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Dial 211 for finding help, by connecting you to programs and services in your community.
A service of BC211
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Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service at 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in B.C.) to find resources and support.
Nelson Police Department
250-354-3919 in non-emergencies
Nelson Fire and Rescue Services
250-352-3103 in non-emergencies
Nelson Women's Centre
Provides free education, workshops and resources to the Nelson Community.
250-352-9916
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House provides emergency safe shelter and support for self identifying women and children leaving domestic violence and abuse
250-352-3504
Brittny Anderson - MLA for Nelson-Creston and the Premier's Special Advisor on Youth.
Facebook
Website
Rob Morrison - Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia
Facebook
Website
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"Here are the five things we need from you when you report smoke"
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From John Erickson - Wildland Firefighter at BC Wildfire Service
Wildfires Interactive Map
an updated map showing the status of all wildfires in British Columbia
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From BC Fire Info
B.C. Wildfire Dashboard - data updated every two hours - Fires this week - Active fires
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From Province of BC
Air Quality Health Index - What's the Air Like Today in Castlegar?
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From BC Air Quality
Get Prepared for a Wildfire in British Columbia
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From EmergencyInfoBC
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Campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia
Updated June 30
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From the BC Government
Wildfire smoke and your health
Provides Symptoms of smoke exposure, how to protect your health during a wildfire
, how to stay cool during a smoke and heat event and factsheets on wildfire smoke
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From the Government of Canada
Wildfire smoke 101: Using an air purifier to filter wildfire smoke
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From the Government of Canada
Build a household emergency kit and grab-and-go bag
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From Prepared BC
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FETCH - For everything that's Community Health in Kootenay Boundary
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From FETCH Kootenay Boundary
Mental health support
"Reach out in the Kootenays"
A volunteer run community service that helps locals who are having emotional struggles to access no cost and low cost counselling and therapy.
It also provides a "Friend's Helpline" and education program to help people to support friends who are struggling.
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The BC Rural Health Hub - Better Health through communication, Provides a source of timely, accurate health-related information to rural/remote/First Nations British Columbians and healthcare professionals and organizations.
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Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association (KERPA) whose mandate is saving lives and helping the most critically ill and injured patients in our community.
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Nelson & District Hospice Society
"We provide supports to help improve the quality of life for individuals and caregivers facing serious illness, whether from a new diagnosis or worsening of a life-threatening illness or the worsening of a chronic illness. Our supports are available free of charge and we work in people’s homes, in residential care and in hospitals. We also support people who are grieving after the death of a loved one.
Call 250-352-2337 or email info@nsonhospice.org for more info
Interior Health Media Releases
updated daily
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From Interior Health
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The Advocacy Centre -
The Advocacy Centre is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays.
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"Economic Trust of the Southern Interior is a resource for economic development in the Southern Interior of BC. They host economic and census information profiling all our communities, including the RDCK.
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Directory of Local Social Services
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From Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH), Update December 10, 2021
List of current water advisories in the Central Kootenay Area
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From the RDCK, Update July 15
The Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History is a non-profit history society dedicated to furthering the documentation and presentation of our region's human and natural history. Explore over 20,000 images and other archives
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Find child care in Nelson with Child Care map
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From the Government of British Columbia
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) administers and manages arts and culture granting programs on behalf of the Columbia Basin Trust.
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Street Reach is a resource for those in need in our community. Free Haircuts, Teeth Clinic & much more
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Nelson Seniors Centre offers crib, bridge, chair yoga, Tai Chi, snooker, rug hooking, knitting, chess, and book club to their members 55+ (other ages accepted on approval). Looking for more players for crib, bridge, euchre, Scrabble, and chess.
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Seniors Resources available from Kootenay Seniors
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“Seniors One-Stop – Information for Seniors”
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City of Nelson Art Rental Program - Background, Submission Guidelines & Rental Conditions
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The Basin - A resource of Columbia Basin Trust, learn more about our region, from its rivers and mountains to its history.
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The Slocan Valley Legacy Fund - dedicated to building a living legacy that supports a resilient, vital, and healthy community.
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Kootenay Mountaineering Club - Volunteers organise outdoor activities year-round including hiking, climbing, skiing, mountain biking trips, week-long climbing/skiing/hiking camps, and various courses on basic outdoor skills. Our volunteers also maintain four cabins in the Bonnington Range and we are involved in trail development and maintenance.
Artists of the Kootenays Directory - feature Artisans of all kinds within the Kootenays - networking, resource and promoting platform
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