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Friday, February 3, 2012 Vol. 1, No. 48building Nelson & area community since 1988

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At this very moment the City of Nelson is actively solic-iting opinions from Nelson’s business establishments about what they feel should be done with the amenity areas.

The amenity areas were built a few decades ago in order to provide a space to sit down, relax, meet friends, and make new friends. In other words, it was build to enable people to loiter. Loitering is the act of remaining in a particular pub-lic place for a protracted time. While the intent was correct, the design needs an update.

One of the faults of the original design was there were very few benches. Due to lack of space and culture clash, the groups that have chose to occupy those benches regularly seem to intimidate others from sitting down. Previous city council has gone so far as to remove benches in the hopes that the loitering groups will go away. The present city council are now considering removing the entire amenity area with the same intent.

This is not the right way to improve Baker Street. Instead of taking out the amenity areas out completely, the city should expand them. The amenity

areas encroache onto the busi-est sidewalk in Nelson, nar-rowing them for pedestrians. We should take out the middle islands to make more room. It would then seem less closed in and more inviting.

We should not take away benches but add more. While the plants and trees are nice and green, our priorities are people. The greenery must go and make space for more benches. With many benches stretching from one end to another, there will always be place for Nelson’s varied lifestyles to find peace, relaxation, and congregation.

Diversity is what makes Nelson unique; we should not

remove the loiterers but accept them as being part of our com-munity and encourage more loi-tering by eveyone. Loitering is not the problem, but aggresive behaviour is. Removing the amenity areas will not solve aggresive behaviour. Perhaps the solution is just as simple as making the amenity areas no smoking making it more invit-ing for everyone to utilise.

The amenity areas are in essence a park, they sit on pub-lic land. They are owned by you and I. It is important you make your voice heard. What do you want to see happen with these areas? Answer our survey on page 8

More loitering

Adam Perret claims the police are acting in a discriminatory way by asking him and others to leave the amenity areas, threatening them with arrest. NELSON BECKER

Publisher’sOpinionBy Nelson Becker

Amenity areas: Improve or remove

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Yuval Hager, a software developer working in Slocan City for IBM (International Business Machines), has secured a $1,000 IBM grant for the Slocan Community Library. The grant will be used to renovate the library’s foyer, turning that under-used space into a media centre housing the library’s growing collection of videos, DVDs, CD’s and “talking books”.

Slocan Library receives IBM grant

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CBT’s Community Liasons are hosting free grant writing workshops. The workshops will cover topics such as funder identi-fication, focusing your proj-ect idea, key elements of a project proposal, setting your budget and writting tips. Overveiws of CBT’s granting programs will also be provided

The workshops are as follows. Friday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at

Selkirk College, Silver King Campus. To register call 250-354-3220.

Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College Nakusp Campus. To register call 250-265-4077

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Selkirk College, Trail Campus. To register call 250-364-5770.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College, Kaslo Centre. To register call 250-353-2618

Submitted by the Nelson City PoliceAt midnight on January

27th, 2012, Nelson Police were called to the Spirit Bar in the Hume Hotel regard-ing a medical issue.

A twenty one year old male was found uncon-scious directly outside the bar being tended to by

Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) is hosting a free family-oriented Winter Celebration day. Everyone is invited to this event to cele-brate the 25-year tenure SIFCo has just been granted, to man-age over 35,000 acres of land in the Slocan Valley.

Indoor and outdoor activi-ties will be planned for the whole family, including cross-country skiing, a scavenger hunt, snow-shoeing, a bonfire, interactive stations about our forest and free cake and hot chocolate. We will also host a

Silent Auction where you have a chance to win a beautiful custom made cement bench, generously donated by Molded Stone of Winlaw.

The Valley View club-house kitchen will be open all day until 6:30pm.

After 8 years of work, we have reached a major milestone towards community control of our watersheds and sustainable logging practices. Something worth celebrating

For more information, contact 250-226-7012, www.sifco.ca/news-events/

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friends. An ambulance was called and the male was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital. The inves-tigation revealed that the male had suffered an over-dose of ecstasy (MDMA).

The public are reminded that numerous serious cases of ecstasy overdoses have recently occurred in British

Columbia, three resulting in deaths. Seizures, brain damage and death are the possible consequences of the consumption of ecstasy.

This incident was not a fatality; however the pres-ent condition of the male is unknown.

Steve Bank, Sergeant250-505-5658

Slocan Community Forest 25 year license celebrationSunday, Feb. 12, noon - 5pm Valley View Golf Club: 6937 HWY 6 Appledale

Ecstasy overdose at the Spiritbar

The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is holding it’s annual Kootenay Cup Race. This is a fun, cross country free style ski race for all ages.

New to racing? Never raced before? No problem. All abilities wel-come. Distances appropriate for all age groups. Recreational class too.

Come out to race, volunteer or to just cheer.

For more information, contact nel-sonnordicski.ca or Jay McKimm [email protected] ph.250-825-9262

Kootenay Cup Race number fourSaturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club-Apex Trailhead


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Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist

dr. scienceChristine Humphries

Bending involves applying a per-pendicular force to an object with one end fixed. If we imagine hanging a heavy object off the end of a steel cable or rod, the top is subjected to a tensile force and the bottom to a compressive force. To permanently bend (deform) an object the force applied at the top and bottom edge of the object, due to bend-ing, must overcome the elasticity of the

Why can I bend a steel cable but not a steel rod of similar diametre?

object’s material. With two objects made of the same material, how much force is required to bend them depends on the diameter of each object. This is because as the distance between the centre of the object and its top and bot-tom increase, so does the force required to bend the object. Simply put, as an object becomes thicker it becomes stiff-er. A steel cable, also known as a wire rope, is made up of many steel strands that are helically intertwined. Because

each of the steel strands has a very small diametre, the amount of force required to bend each strand is small. As such, the force required to bend the steel cable reflects the force required to bend each of the individual strands. A steel rod that has the same diametre as the steel cable will be much harder to bend because the distance between the top and the bottom is much greater. So if you want to act like Superman, grab a steel cable instead of a rod!

Young member of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club get prepared for the Kootenay Cup

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The Nelson Grans are once again hosting the Children’s Craft and Tea Party for three to ten year olds.

Activities include new crafts as well as favourites from previous craft parties. Many of the crafts are geared for Valentine’s Day. Back by popular demand, The Cup Cake Walk. A story Teller

will tell exciting tales. Snacks will be available.

Let every little person you know come and have a fun filled morning.

Tickets are $10 for chil-dren ages 3 to 10 and can be purchased from Sensation Clothes Shoppe at 534 Josephine St., behind BCAA. Tickets are also available from the Grans.By Carlo Alcos

There’s a new arts studio for kids in town. You may have seen the papered-up windows of the storefront on the corner of Josephine and Victoria Street and wondered what’s going on in there. A whole lot of art is whats happening. The owner of the franchise, Melanie Ward, and instruc-tor, Carrie Clark, have been creating art for the past sev-eral weeks in preparation for the grand opening on Saturday, February 4.

The studio will offer kids, ages 2 to 15, art pro-

Children’s craft and tea partySaturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon at the Nelson United Church

4Cats Arts Studio for kids grand opening

grams that include drawing, painting, silk screening, splatter painting, sculpture, the clay wheel, and paper mache, seven days a week. They are also offering art parties

“I have always taken great pride in being born and raised in Nelson. I real-ly believe that this will be a gift to the children, parents, and to the heart of the com-munity,” said Ward.

For more information, visit http://www.4cats.com/nelson or visit the stu-dio on Saturday, Feb. 4 between noon and 4 p.m. for refreshments and fun.

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon to 4 p.m. at 4Cats Arts Studio

The Art Therapy Institute is hosting a Gala Opening with an art show and sale to celebrate mov-ing to thier new location.

See artists at work. The artists will be painting in the studios in the day and the artwork will be up for auc-tion in the evening. There will be refreshments and music. All proceeds will go

to support the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute.

The move to the new location was precipitated by the increase in student pop-ulation and the increased demand for art therapy ser-vices in our community.

For more information phone 250-352-2264 or visit www.kutenaiarttherapy.com

ART for the HEART grand re-opening and art showSaturday, February 25, 191 Baker Street, 2nd Floor “Paint in” and open studio from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Reception and opening ceremony 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with a fabu-lous ‘Love the Arts’ event. Everyone is invited to bring their friends and loved ones.

We will be paying hom-age to all the wonderful local people, artists and perform-ers who enrich the lives of everyone in our community. A selection of outstanding visual art will be on display and the entertainment will include music and live per-

formances. We encourage every-

one to attend and don attire reflecting a Valentines theme, and in the spir-it of the celebration, Arts Council members will be handing out colorful mas-querade masks that they have created.

Admission is free. Adult drinks, sweets and treats will be available. Visit www.slocanvalleyarts.ca or phone 250 226-7445 for more information

Love the Arts CelebrationSaturday, Feb. 18 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Vallican Whole

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Carnaval d’Hiver is coming. All ages are welcome to celebrate winter fun and French Canadian culture and language.

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) , Nelson chapter reinstated a Carnaval d’hiver in 2009 and is excited to be hosting the 4th annual. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the out-doors with your friends and family and speak a little French. There’s something for everyone: broomball, dancing, winter games, and enter-tainment. AFKO, the West Kootenay

Francophone Association, will enter-tain with some traditional carnaval songs. Of course, there will also be maple syrup. The event is free of charge, but bring your toonies for “la pièce de résistance” from the cabane à sucre – maple sugar taffy.

Canadian Parents for French is a parent led non-profit national orga-nization that believes in a bilingual Canada and supports opportunities for French language learning and culture. For information please con-tact [email protected]

Carnaval d’hiver - Winter carnival Friday, Feb. 10 7 p.m. tp 9 p.m. at the Trafalgar school grounds

Bonhomme visits Nelson Carnaval d-hiver

The Canadian FLIKS Festival show-cases six homegrown films you may not get a chance to see in the “BIG” theatres. Heavy on comedy, with some drama and documentaries thrown in for good measure.

The festival opens with Highway Gospel, a raucous and fun celebration of the long boarding counter culture. Weird, hilarious, and heartbreaking at times - profane and fast - not for the wee ones, (its rated 14A). This film is a fundraiser for the Kootenay Lake Skate Park.

Following is Cloudburst, the festi-

The Canadian Fliks FestFriday, Feb. 10, and Saturday Feb, 11, at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca.

val headliner. In this festival favourite, Olympia Dukakis plays the 70-something foul-mouthed Stella who escapes Maine with her long time lover Dot (Brenda Fricker) to get married in Nova Scotia. Along the way, they pick up a young male dancer - making this a hilarious road movie. R for swears, and nudity.

Tickets and festival passes will be available for in-person-sales at Otter Books. Out of towners can reserve tick-ets by emailing [email protected] before Feb 10. Please go to www.FLIKS.ca for all the film trailers and details.

Touchstones Nelson’s Winter Family FairSunday, February 12, Noon to 4 p.m. Touchstones Nelson

A fun filled afternoon of crafts and activities at Touchstones Nelson. Make a Valentine card for that special someone, watch a puppet show, join Forest for the Trees artist Barbara Maye for a fun craft in Gallery A, talk to members of the West Kootenay Amateur Radio Club and view our new exhibit The History of Radio in Nelson and enjoy hot apple cider

Our Permanent Museum Exhibit and Galleries that will be open to visitors throughout the day. Our trained docents will be on hand to answer your questions.

As a way of showing our appreci-ation to the community for their con-tinuing support, Touchstones Nelson is hosting this event by donation. One half of the proceeds raised over the course of the day will be donated to BCSPCA – Nelson Branch. Visit Touchstones Nelson with your fam-ily and friends.

For more information contact 250-352-9813 or visit www.touch-stonesnelson.ca

Canadian film “Cloudburst” will headline this years FLIKS Canadian Film Fest


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Nelson band Sunshine Drive announces its debut CD “Borrowed Time”. We are hosting a CD release party, where we will feature songs from the album, and CDs will be available for purchase. There is no cover for this event. Please come down to help us celebrate.

Pauline Lamb will open this week’s Unplugged Sessions at noon. She has per-formed solo, with jam bands, funk, soul, blues, rock, 60’s and the disco show band ‘Shag’. (http://soundcloud.com/pau-linelamb)

Next up is Opening is Soniko, who will to take you on a musical journey around Latin America, playing origi-

nals and a good selection of cover songs in Espanish and English. (http://artbysoniko.chadyom/)

Closing act is a new one to Ellison’s stage, Shady Folk, composed of Chandler Rogers and Nancy Ryde from Argenta. They make up the core of the eclectic Heavy Folk Collective with anywhere from two to six players, depending on the day.

Sunshine Drive CD release partyFeb. 4 at The Royal. 8:30 p.m.

Sunshine Drive’s reper-toire spans R&B, blues, rock, reggae, ska, and all CD tracks are original compositions by band members. Bassist Phil Wilson-Birks says, “We think people will love the quality, variety and ‘danceability’ of these tunes.”

The title track “Borrowed Time” has already been released to Canadian radio sta-tions. “Sunshine Drive cov-ers an amazing musical range, and this CD really rocks“, says Susan Hastings, who hosts “In The Key of BC” at Kootenay Public Radio.

www.sunshinedrive.ca

The Australian music award winner, radio DJ and one man blues singer/songwriter/guitar extrordinaire from the land down under is on a Canadian tour and will be bringing his popular roots and blues sound to the Royal to support his latest album, “Hot Mama Vibes”.

Swelling in primor-dial pulses and wholloping whoops, the tacit tones of Shane Philip’s didgeridoo hold the power to still listen-ers into silence or encourage audiences to rise up in a tribal swell of intoxicating spirit -- with sometimes but a heart-beat in between. Meanwhile his hands will be skilfully

juggling between shaking up rhythms with his aslatua, driving the dance floor with his djembe and sliding out grooves on his Weissenborn-style guitar while his foot taps in earthshaking electron-ic kicks wherever they might fit. He is a one-man show weaving sounds that inspire audiences anywhere he goes.

Shane Philips returnsFriday, Feb. 10, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar

Ash Grunwald with In Medias ResFri, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. at the Royal

Pauline Lamb, Soniko and Shady FolkSaturday, Feb. 4, noon at Ellison’s Market and Cafe

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Susan VanRooy has done it again! She has created another beautifully illustrated and enlightening non-dated day planner that the reader can start using anytime. Like the first edition, Ms. VanRooy has included essays

from knowledgeable local people, only this time the focus is on our local food security. Also included are monthly natural things to watch for and the Sinixt names for each monthly sea-son, as well as recipes, short quotes, and other ideas to inspire the reader towards local eating.

Inspired in part by a permaculture course she took, Ms. VanRooy hopes to increase local awareness and con-nections surrounding regional self-reliance through the distribution of her new West Kootenay Journal. Of course, it also is a functional planner as well as a good read. It makes a wonderful locally produced gift and is sure to be source of inspiration for wannabe gardeners like myself.

West Kootenay Journal 2nd Edition book reviewTowards more Regional Self-RelianceAn Illustrated Day PlannerCompiled, Designed and Illustrated by Susan VanRooy$24.95 ISBN 978-0-9811387-1-8Available at these Nelson stores: Otter Books, Gaia Rising, Still Eagle & the Kootenay Co-op, and at these Winlaw stores: Gaia Tree and Earth Spirit Books, as well as at some Kaslo and Crawford Bay merchants

Review by Robin Murray

Donovan Hough will be showcasiing his work at the Annual Student Scholarships Exhibition at the Circle Craft Gallery in Vancouver. The exhibit also features three other artists from around B.C.

Donovan Hough resides in Nelson BC. He’s a recent graduate of the Kootenay School of the

Arts with a certificate in Metal Arts.

“My art is functional, and usually incorporates nature, myths, and char-acters in my life. I like to keep my work simple in design with a raw finish by leaving hammer marks and metal imperfections.”

The exhibit will run the month of February.

KSA graduate, Donovan Hough,

showcases in Vancouver

A book launch and read-ing will take place at the Booksmyth on Baker St. in Nelson, from 12-1pm on Thursday, Feb 16th for the West Kootenay Journal 2nd Edition (start-anytime) day planner. Compiled, designed and illustrated by

Susan VanRooy, this planner includes local natural history and gardening information and features essays by 10 local writers on the subject of regional food security and self-reliance. At least one of the contributors will read their piece during the launch.

West Kootenay Journal 2nd Edition book launchThursday, Feb. 16, noon to 1 p.m. at the Booksmyth on Baker Street

Forest for the Trees exhibit opening receptionFriday Feb. 10 from 7-9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30).Forest for the Trees brings together four regional artists whose work explores the historical, social, spiritual and environmental issues that inform our relationship with the natural landscape. Everyone is welcome to the opening reception.


Should dogs be allowed in Nelson’s downtown?

16% - NO

52% - YESon leash only

What do you think should be done about the downtown amenity areas? click here

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Survey results for: What do you think of dogs on Baker Street?

Do you own a dog?

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WE need to believe all people are responsible and will follow proper etiquette around dog behavior. And we need to deal with those that infringe on our rights to walk safely in a clean environment. I guess this doesn’t only apply to dog owners.

BARK, bark.....WHY do we need to have

dogs on the street?

TAKE them to the dog walk.......is it okay if I bring my horse down Baker Street?

I would like to point out that the present dog rule was put in place to discourage “hippies” from loitering on the then newly redesigned Baker St. Now the Baker St. mer-chants, surveyed at a Nelson Business Association meet-ing, want to scrap the law. It is hurting them. Give it up!

PENALIZE (ticket) own-ers who do not clean up after their dogs.

FINES for leaving dogs unattended (ie: tied to a parking meter) and for not picking up after your dog. Provide ‘poop bags’ through-out the downtown core (like the dispensers by the soccer field and Lions Park).

I have owned a dog but did not take him downtown.

IF a responsible dog owner is walking a dog through town that’s one thing, but if its one of these transients sitting around smoking pot and looking for hand outs I feel that’s different.

IF you own a dog, exercise it in dog-friendly territory.

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responsible and should not be restricted in where they take their dog. Unfortunately it’s the owner’s who don’t pick up after their pet or don’t muzzle an untrained dog that bring on the bad reputation that cloaks all dogs and owners.

I would be concerned that some dog owners might tie there dog up outside shop and cafes for extended peri-ods leaving their pet unat-tended while they shop or chat. There maybe some con-sideration given to the dura-tion an animal can be left.

GREAT idea but have heavy fines for those that don’t pick up the doo doo

AS a responsible dog owner, I am tempted to say I would like to see dogs on leashes allowed downtown; however, I fear this could be the beginning of a slippery slope. If dogs are allowed on leash only, how is the bylaw going to be enforced? Are all dog owners going to be responsible to pick up their dog’s messes? I doubt it. I would hate to see Nelson return to the way it was before the bylaw where dogs roamed free, defecated, and acted aggresively to pass-ersby. The only way I would support a dogs on leash bylaw is if it is STRICTLY enforced with fines handed out to those who violate the bylaw.

HAVE spots on Baker where you can grab a bag for any poops just like at the DogWalk. Dogs should be allowed.

I do not have a dog but have previously owned many dogs and like anything they have thier place but not on Baker Street.

I think we lose a tre-mendous amount of rev-enue from tourists due to this law. Put out doggy-doo bags and more bins and let the dogs in.

YES! only on leash AND in control of the owner. That means no parking dogs at parking metres. Also, the bylaw should include man-datory clean up and there should be containers of plas-tic bags posted all along the downtown area. In other cit-ies, I have seen these con-tainers stuffed with recycled bags from the grocery store, bread bags, etc. so this cre-ates an additional opportu-nity to recycle that disgust-ing plastic.

DOGS are an incredibly important part of many peo-ple’s lives in this community. With Nelson being a “walk-ing town”, many people don’t have a vehicle that they can leave their dog in while they make a visit to Baker Street. I don’t know too many dog owners that would leave their dog tied up blocks from where they are going either. Encouraging folks to leave their dogs at home is a com-pletely unrealistic option, and if we don’t begin looking at this situation in a different way, this is going to remain a battle for as long as people have dogs as a companion!

THERE should be some-where that people can walk that they do not have to worry about dogs. There are designated areas for dogs. People seem to be of the mind that they can take their dogs anywhere. Rules don’t seem to apply to them. Tourists aren’t the only ones that count.

OWNERS must clean up after their dogs.

THE dog by-law is ridic-ulous and is very noticed by almost all visitors to our city. Everyone who has vis-ited me from out of town has mentioned it and cannot understand the ‘unfriendli-ness’ of it. The first time I visited Nelson before mov-ing here (2008) and saw the stenciled ‘no dogs’ symbol on the sidewalk, I thought it was a joke! I have always felt bad that I cannot walk down-town with my dog on a leash (and a bag in my pocket) as I can in almost every other city in North America. Also, does anyone really think that someone could get away with NOT picking up after their dog on Baker Street? I don’t think so. If the by-law was abolished there would be no shyness about remind-ing (telling) someone to pick up. Really, come on, the gig is up with the dog by-law. It is a new world.

WE want Nelson to be tourist friendly including those with dogs. There must always be rules, but, the ani-mal control officers must use discretion as well.

I am From Kelowna and have stopped visiting Nelson as a vacation destination because of stupid laws...fine the owners who don’t clean up after them!!!

I remember the days before the bylaw, and I don’t miss having to dodge dog crap every time I walk out of a store. There are lots of places to walk your dog. Baker Street is cleaner with-out dogs.

PEOPLE who are afraid of dogs should seek therapy - not expect them to disap-pear. Dog owners who don’t clean up should be heavily fined.

WHY not have dogs under control of the owner (on-leash) in public areas and a fine for not picking up their poop.

I do not think Stephen Harper should be allowed downtown.

THIS is not Muttsville and I don’t think any of us con-done the spread of rabies

IT is absolutely ludicrous that it has taken this long to revisit this draconian bylaw. I mostly spend my money in slocan valley where I can bring my dog on errands. I will come back to Baker street shops if this anti-dog bylaw is removed.

BYLAW officers can just as easily ticket for dog relat-ed infractions (no leash, no clean up etc.) as they do for having a dog in the ban area. Lift the ban and enforce the rest of the bylaws. The ban does hurt tourism - it forces visitors to either leave their pet in a hot vehicle or go to another community where they can walk with their pets in the downtown area. I never walk downtown because I usually have my dog when I am walking - missing out on browsing local businesses display windows. Most other cities allow dogs - it is not that difficult to make this work.

HAVE a 6 month trial period whereby the by-law is lifted. Spread the word that it could be permanent if all goes well. It’s a win win!

POORLY or completely untrained dogs are an epi-demic in Nelson. People get dogs to fill an emotional void and then neglect their responsibilities to the dog and to their fellow humans. It’s sad.

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RESIDENTS of Nelson who have to put up with these dogs should be consid-ered before the tourists. We live, work and pay taxes here. Tourists may or may not stop in the downtown for a brief bit of time.

I seriously think there should be one street free for dogs to walk with own-ers/ caretakers to go through downtown on their way to and from the dog park. Com’on mayor and council make this happen. Kudos for having a dog park in town.

I know many people with dogs that are trained well and do not need leashes, though I understand some people may be adverse to off leash dogs. Either on or off leash, as long as the dog owner has control, and cleans up the doggy-do, I do not see a problem. I cur-rently live in Kaslo and not only can I take my dog with me to town, to walk and to socialize (she needs it too), but I am allowed to bring her in to many of the businesses! There is something to be said about dog-friendly towns. “Friendly” becomes the repu-tation. Funny how I stopped seeing Nelson as friendly once the dog law came in (and that was before I had a dog).

IN the past while visiting as a tourist, I was ticketed for

walking through town with my dog on a leash. It was August and over 80 degrees. With no shady parking I couldn’t leave my dog in the car. I didn’t pay the ticket, but I did leave town.

THE dog laws suck right now!

MANY tourists have small dogs they cannot leave in cars. I watched a older couple get run out of town by the by law officer. They were holding their two little dogs. They left in a huff and said they would never come back. They would spend their money elsewhere. The law is ridiculous. I do agree with no tie ups though.

I love the fact that there are less dogs. For some reason, dogs are on the rise and with all the too many people in the world already, do we have to have too many dogs? How does this help?

LAST week I saw a per-son close to Oso Negro not cleaning up after his dog right on the sidewalk. I also see dogs not on leashes. this is not OK.

HERE is something to pon-der. Why would city council allow two dog friendly busi-nesses in the ‘no dog zone’ downtown? Here is another thought...Whistler is a town that sees more tourism than Nelson and they allow dogs

on leash in the walking areas with poop bag stations at every garbage can. I fail to see the validity of this by-law when it’s not even enforced (along with many of our other by-laws). Woof!

SADLY, this is a case of the minority of irresponsible dog owners ruining it for everyone else. I don’t own dog now but have in the past.

IT’S all about dog poop. Leashing will help and don’t let people leave their dogs tied up or unattended.

DOG on a leash not tied up to anything witha doggie bag if dog tied up or off leash write them up

LIONS Park in the win-ter is literally covered with dog feces, in the playground and the field. An entire class of Grade 1 students had to wash every article of their outdoor clothing after just a few hours playing there. 1,300 dog attacks (reported) happen every year in Canada includ-ing disfiguring maulings, the vast majority on young children. As a parent, “Don’t worry, my dog is friendly” just doesn’t cut it.

I was walking by the Co-op one day with my child, a big dog approached us and jumped on my son and bared his teeth by his face. The owner was in shopping and

had left her dog unattended. When I approached her and told her what had happened she said “Oh my dog would not do that”. Dogs do not want to be downtown, they want to be out walking and exploring. we have a wonderful beach just for the mut’s, let’s keep it that way.

PROVISO, that if the dog barks, lunges and jumps on a person, they immediate-ly leave downtown. Certain breeds that are known to be violent or unpredictable are not allowed. No dogs can enter a business only on the sidewalks and no dogs can be left unattended and leashed to a pole. Perhaps this would create business for local dog businesses to have shopping dog sitters?

NELSON is becoming known as an anti-dog com-munity. This is not good. It is also being referred to as a community in reference, as what not to do with a dog bylaw. It has to be reconsid-ered. Times have changed, the economy has changed. Deterring tourists is not good for business, bad press is not good for business. How is it you can impose a bylaw - the anti dog bylaw - but it is some-how ok to smoke on Baker street?

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This past weekend, junior freeskiers wowed crowds at Whitewater with some breathtaking aerials and bewildering maneuvers preformed at blistering speeds.

The preliminaries of the event were held on the run Sleeper located on the Summit Side and the finals took place on Blast, the run directly beneath the Summit chairlift. Coming first in the contest, was Nelson’s own Trace Cook.

The most exiting

run of the weekend was without a doubt Dustin Steeger’s rapid descent of Blast. This is not the last freestyle event of the season at Whitewater, as the Kootenay Coldsmoke Festival has yet to happen this year and is scheduled to run from February 24-27.

Over the years it has always been evident that Whitewater produces some spectacular skiers but only recently has the younger generation been given the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Freestyle at Whitewater By Colin GreenlawDear editor,

With the closing of the Paint Depot behind Front Street this week, I am very concerned that there is a plan for managing left-over paint and empty paint cans. The City of Nelson and the Regional District needs to have a site for collection of paint, and to offer use-able paint for a small cost.

There are many schools, groups or individuals who would use paint for various art and other projects.

Paints must not end up in our landfills. I have writ-ten the City and RDCK for their waste management plans for paint.

Lisa BramsonNelson

Fish Heads to skiers who take advantage of a non-for profit’s club hard work.

Signed: to ski or not to ski

Fish Heads to the City of Nelson for not allowing dogs on the main drag. Why not put it to a vote and let the citizens decide?

Signed: doing my shopping elsewhere

Dear readers,In the past two weeks

we have had two letters to the editor regarding the improper and proper use of the word mischief in context with destruc-tion of public prop-erty. We asked the City of Nelson to settle this debate. The following is there response.

The Criminal Code cites Mischief as fol-lows:

430. (1) Every one commits mischief who willfully

(a) destroys or dam-ages property;

(b) renders property dangerous, useless, inop-erative or ineffective;

(c) obstructs, inter-rupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property; or

(d) obstructs, inter-rupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or opera-tion of property.

Publisher of the Express News Update

The meaning of mischief

Paint cannot go to our landfills

Flowers to the great staff crew for helping a clueless old guy to manoeu-vre the minefield of setting up a new mobile. Your patience and consideration were much appreciated.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear moth-er, Helen Keefe. Mom was born in the old hospital in Nelson. She was raised on a farm at the upper end of Sproule Creek in Taghum and often spoke fond-ly of her younger years in Taghum and the Nelson area. Mother was a strong and vibrant women who raised 3 chil-dren, Wayne(Dorie), David(Joy), and Gayle(Mike).

Helen is survived by her sister Francis Webber(nee Zmaeff), numer-ous nieces and nephews, grandchil-dren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother (Helen Zmaeff), her father (John Zmaeff) and sister, Pauline Soviak (nee Zmaeff).

As caring mothers can be, moth-er was strong for those around her. Through her, we received her precious love and guidance. Mom - wish you a happy journey, we miss you, and we love you.

A memorial tea was held at mom’s house on Saturday, January 28th, from 12 noon to 4 pm

As an expression of sympathy family & friends may make a donation to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation # 3 View Street, Nelson, BC. Please call (250) 505-7411 if further details are required

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd.

On-line condolence may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Oke: On Sunday, January 29, 2012 William (Bill) Oke of Nelson, British Columbia passed away peacefully at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 89 years. Bill was born in Penticton, BC on October 23, 1922. He was a veteran

Helen KeefeBorn October 21, 1933,

passed away January 19, 2012

of W.W.II. Bill worked for many years in the lower mainland and Nelson as a funeral director. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Nelson Legion. He was prede-ceased by his wife Joan, and a sister Dorothy. Bill is survived by his son Ian (Gloria) and a daughter Karen (Brad), 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 12 noon at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC. Have a glass on Bill may he rest in peace. Cremation has taken place at the Nelson Crematorium in Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thomp-sonfs.ca

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Fri. Feb. 3Nick Thayer featuring Seven

Milligram - AV Show at the Spiritbar. Expect something totally unique, with exclusive visual content going to the beat of the music.

Open Mic at Kootenay Time Coffee and Donut (Kootenay and Victoria St.) Starts at 4:20 p.m.

After Work Dance Party. The Royal - Dance starts at 6 p.m. -Come dance your work week blues away with live music by Clinton Swanson and friends as Mostly Swing play classic R’n B, blues, and swing tunes. Don’t forget your dancing’ shoes-you’ll need them.

MK47 w/ Soft-Thru and Miss Fonni. The Royal- Tickets $5 at the door - Doors 9pm - MK47 has played Festivals such as Sexy sounds and has impacted minds with her artis-tic ability to capture minds with her charismatic bubbly personality and other forms of art. Soft-Thru and Miss Fonni will open the show.

All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Sat. Feb. 4Sunshine Drive. The Royal.

- Doors 7pm - Local fave’s, Sunshine Drive have a new CD out and we all want to celebrate! SunshineDrive delivers a hard-driving menu of Rock Classics, Blues,R&B, Funk, Reggae and Ska, including original tunes. No cover.

12:00 Pauline Lamb, 1:00 Soniko, 2:00 Shady Folk at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions (Fb).

Jam Night at Chillers Pub (2723 Greenwood Rd. - 6 mile) Jam starts at 8:30 p.m.

Girls, guitars and coffee, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at John Ward Fine Coffee, 503 Baker St

Bob Marley Bday & Gisto’s Farewell @ Spiritbar. This is the third year in a row we have had Gisto host the Bob Marley reggae birthday bash. It will be that much more of a celebration as we bid Gisto a farewell as he heads to the city to further his music career. $10 at the door

Sun. Feb. 5Niko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar

and Grill. 9p.m.Mon. Feb. 6Sarah & Rich at the Library

Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.Tues. Feb. 7Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m.

The Library LoungeMagic Bus w/ Rob Funk and

Friends. The Royal - Doors 9pm - This is not just a night for DJ’s anymore. Join us for a funky evening with Rob Funk and Friends! No cover!

Wed. Feb. 8Variety Shows w/ Estevan and

Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open.

Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

Thurs. Feb. 9Redgy Blackout w/ Daniel Sky.

The Royal - Tickets $10 avail-able at www.liveatheroyal.com and the door - Doors 8pm -

Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 10Shane Phillips live at the

Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Hume front or $20 at the door.

Ash Grunwald w/ In Medias Res. The Royal - Tickets $15 available at The Royal, Urban Legends and www.liveattheroyal.com - Doors 8pm - The Australian music award winner, radio DJ and one man blues singer/songwriter/guitar extrordinaire from the land down under is on a Canadian tour and will be bringing his popular roots and blues.

All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Sat. Feb. 11South Rakkas Crew (Mad

Decent|Florida)w/MC Tucan (Jamaica)+Duubconcious at the Spiritbar. South Rakkas have been described as rugged dance-hall, shameless pop, hipster elec-tro bangers, rude dubstep and Dubconscious takes influence from jungle and drum and bass. Ticket are $15 available at the Hume front desk.

Bessie and the Back Eddies . The Royal- Tickets $12 or $22 and that includes dinner. Tickets are available at Urban Legends, www.liveattheroyal and at the s e c u r e . a w e - h o s t i n g . c o m /

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Sun. Feb. 12Niko at the Hume Library

Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and

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ongoing eventsWednesdaysAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver

support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected] for more info.

Nelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727

Girls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656

ThursdaysSkate Lessons at the Youth

CentreToastmasters: Improve your

public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.or

Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916

Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248

FridaysGender Outlaws, a support and

social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362

SaturdaysMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.

3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727

The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936

SundaysSt. John’s Lutheran Church

Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308

Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822

Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727

Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515

Quaker Meeting 2nd Sunday of each month 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. Everyone wel-come.

Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727

MondaysScottish Country dancing 7 to

9 pm at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley Street. For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836.

Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

Heri tage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892

TuesdaysNelson’s Parkinson Support

Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-229-2272.

Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223Nadine 250-359-7777

Belly Dancing with Ashala. at The Youth Centre. 8-12 yrs, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 13-19 yrs, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656

Skate Yoga at the Youth Centre. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656

special eventsFri. Feb. 3Opening artist reception for

Ross Scott new work entitled, “Water” at Kokanee Camera from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 44Cats Arts Studio for kids grand

opening. Noon to 4 p.m. at 4Cats Arts Studio (corner of Victoria St. and Josephine St.

Anastasia - Ballet Jorgen. The Capitol Theatre. 8 p.m. The mys-tical story of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia. It is a won-derful tale of tragic life, ripped from history.Tickets $24 to $30 available at tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or the Capitol Theatre box office

Thurs. Feb. 9Ski Bum the musical. The Capitol

Theatre. 8 p.m. A musical comedy that pokes fun of musical theatre while highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by a variety of mountain lovers. Mountain culture amplified by song, dance and story. Tickets $12 to $17 available at tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or the Capitol Theatre box office

Contra dancing at the Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St with Kootenay Kontraband. 7 PM. $8.

Fri. Feb. 10Carnaval d’hiver. Family Outside

winter games. Celebrate French Canadian Culture. Enjoy cabane à sucre. 7p.m. to 9p.m. at Trafalgar school grounds.

Forest for the Trees exhibit opening reception. Touchstones Nelson 7-9 p.m. (members preview at 6:30).

The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca.

CBT’s Community Liasons are hosting free grant writing work-shops. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nelson Selkirk College, Silver King Campus. To register call 250-354-3220

Sat. Feb. 11Kootenay Cup Race #4. Start

time 11:00 a.m Nelson Nordic Ski Club-Apex Trailhead. For more information call 250-825-9262

The Canadian Fliks Fest at the Capitol Theatre. For times and all shows visit www.fliks.ca.

Children’s craft and tea party. 9 a.m. to noon at the Nelson United Church. Admission is $10 for ages 3-10

Sun. Feb. 12Touchstones Nelson’s Winter

Family Fair. Noon to 4 p.m. Touchstones Nelson. Admission by donation

Slocan Community Forest gets 25 year license celebration. Noon - 5pm at Valley View Golf Club: 6937 HWY 6 Appledale

The Canadian Doukhobor Society invites you to attend our annual Day of Love Celebration at Tarry’s Hall, 11 a.m. Everyone welome. For more information call Alex Wishlow at 250-428-4419


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FARMER’S MARKET/MOVIE. FEBRUARY 2nd, 5:30-8:00pm. Salmo Youth Centre. Dinner, Market, Documentary “Vanishing of the Bees”. [email protected] VALLEY FARMERS Market accepting bids from certified builders for covered music stage [email protected] 250-357-2451SUNSHINE DRIVE CD Release Party at The Royal on February 4th. No Cover Charge.

ArtSALVADOR DALI CHRIST Plate Sterling Silver (10.476oz) in Box #02209 email for photo [email protected] $2200.INTERESTED IN LEARNING Encaustic Painting? Contact Artist Ronda Wood, 250-489-4201.COLLECTING MILK, AND juice jugs or tetra packs, plastic lids for a kids art project. [email protected]“ W O M E N W I T H O U T SHADOWS”, poetry by Nelson author, available now at Otter Books and Booksmyth $10.95

Automotive-Cars97’ SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD, Leather, AC, powerlocks/win-dows, new brakes, timing belt. Summer tires/rims. $3500.00. 250-353-2835.10’ FORD FOCUS SE Sedan - $14,500obo. 13,800kms. Sports appearance. Fuel effi-cient. Priced to sell. 2508253427/250551184405’ PONTIAC WAVE Sedan Hatchback Std everything. Km 95,582 $5500 Ph250 352 9371 Excellent condition

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01’ NISSAN PATHFINDER LE 4X4: New winter tires, heated leather seats, hitch, plus more. 179,000kms, $10,000, 778-986-4132 or 250-354-4594

Child CareSEEKING IN-HOME CHILD care in Blewett for 2 young children, one day per week. Call 250-352-3440.

ChildrenGOOD QUALITY HIGH chair for sale, $50. Converts to desk and chair. Call 250-352-3440.

EducationCLEARHEARTBODYWORK.COM EVENING CLASSES start Feb 21st, Bodywork, Acupressure, Anatomy. Contact Heather 250-505-5083

EventsART THERAPY AND Dream Work Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm Jan31-Mar6 6 evening series: $150.00 www.kutenaiarttherapy.comART THERAPY GROUP offered for caregivers with loss and grief Monday 9:30-11:30 Jan30-Mar5 $150.00 www.kutenaiarttherapy.comOPEN FAMILY STUDIO! Come and make art. Saturdays 1-4 By Donation. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute.BINGO. TUES. JAN. 24th. 7-10p.m. Harrop Hall 6066 Mcconnel rd. Free admission. Info, 250-229-5370

FREE18 IN. TV....WORKS great. you pick up. 250-352-1853STACKS OF AVIATION maga-zines. Mostly British. 1970 - 2000 250-354-1586

FurnitureSINGLE BED WITH large draws Striped fabric from UK Hardly used $450 250-352-0508

SLATE/IRON TABLES SET OF three, Console, Coffee and Side $1,000 (cost 3,500) Phone250-352-0508ANTIQUE 3/4 SIZE white enamel bed frame and mattress, great for girl’s room, $150. 250-354-4342.

Help WantedKSCL IS LOOKING for some-one to do homeshare with an individual with developmental dis-abilities in his home. The home-share provider would be living 24-7 in his home. This contract would include respite money, and daytime staffing hours at 5 hours a day 5 days a week. Anyone interested please contact KSCL by email at [email protected], or fax at 250-352-0866.

Home & GardenI’M LOOKING FOR a full dump truck load of cow manure. Barry @ 250-229-4671OLD WHITE FRIDGE. It works. $50 OBO Kaslo. You pick up 250-353-7680WORMY CHERRIES? DON’T want to use poison? Don’t cut down your tree, use a Kootenay Cover instead. Grow perfect cherries every year without any poison. Check out www.kootenaycovers.com or contact [email protected]

Lost & FoundLOST FROM 6 mile. sheppherd/husky,grey/black (Havoc). border collie/sheppherd, black/white, 1 1/2 blue eyes (Harley) please call 365 5025

Misc. for SaleSTOVE (KITCHEN) - Enterprise-Antique. Electric/Wood. Good working condition. $75.00 250-226-7146WOMEN’S STEEL-TOED SHOES, certified, size 8. Nearly new, only $35. 250-229-4093

UTILITY TRAILER 100.00 and garage door openers 2 offers no remote 250-352-2902TWO DAY TICKETS to Silver Star or Big White, $75 each(face value)OBO. 250-354-4342 eves.VIOLIN, 1/4 SIZE, with case, $100. Riedell figure skates size 3, $80. 250-352-6154ASSORTED COLLECTIBLE CHERISHED Teddies for sale. Call 250-551-1855SHAW DIRECT RECEIVER mod.DSR-410 $75.00 Queen water bed,complete, waveless mattress $195.00 Ph. Ken 250-352-0136

Misc. WantedLOOKING FOR 12 sheets of used 3/4 plywood for a sub floor ph. 250-399-4439BINDINGS FOR SIZE 5 snow-board boot wanted - novice snowboarder on Rossignol board. 250-825-0188FREE COUCHES, CHAIRS, COFFEE tables,lamps,rugs for a waiting area. Empty baby food jars and art supplies. 250-352-2264WANTED: X-COUNTRY EQUIPMENT, size 8-9 boots, 180cm, good quality figure skates, size 8 1/2. 250-352-6154WA N T E D : R O O F CROSSBARS, ski box/rack, and/or tow package for 2005 Subaru Forrester. Thanks! 250-352-0011

Music & DancePEDAL STEEL GUITARIST looking to play with oth-ers: Country-Rock-JamBand. Nelson [email protected] or 250-354-1412.SMALL UPRIGHT PIANO in great condition, appraised $1700, asking $1200 OBO. 250-354-4342 eves.


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OtherART THERAPY FOR individuals living with life threatening illness Tuesdays 1-3 Jan 31-Mar-6 $150.00 www.kutenaiarttherapy.comASTROLOGY AT MARKET Wed and Sat at The Nelson Trading Company (corner of Ward and Stanley). Look for VirginiaI AM ART. 402 Baker, Nelson, BC. Crystals, gems, artwork. Lawrence 530-505-5771

Pets & LivestockPUREBRED REGISTERED SAANEN goats for sale. Breeding bucks, bred does and yearlings. Contact 403-337-2496.REG. TINY TOY Poodle available at stud. reply [email protected]

Rentals2 BDRM WALKOUT basement suite, sunny Beasley, infloor con-crete heat, including power heat 250-352-3559

UNIQUE, JUST RENOVATED 3br/2bath house, super central loca-tion, w&d, dw. $1350/m + Util, email: [email protected] CHARACTER APARTMENT on Salt Spring avail-able from March 10-23 for $300 ph.250-538-0086, [email protected] ROOM FOR rent. $550/month plus utilities. Owner lives there too. Call Brady 250-354-8404

TWO BEDROOM SUITE in Rosemont. Private patio, laundry, lots of parking and storage, quiet building. $860 plus electrical. Phone or text 250-352-6849LOVELY, SPACIOUS 2 BR apt available in Silverton immediately. Seeking non-smoking & responsible tenants. Call 250-358-21772 BDRM DAYLIGHT bsmnt suite sunny Beasley $1275 including heat and lights March 1 Darryl 250-352-3559

BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM HOUSE. Short term rental Feb. 10 - 25 & March 12 - April 12. $700/week. 250-354-1460.LOVELY, PRIVATE SPACE for ses-sion, work, class. 14’ X 20’. $30 day. Washroom, in-floor heat. 250-354-1460.SUNNY 2BED CHARACTER Suite in Uphill. Private veranda, spacious kitchen/pantry, hardwood floors, clawtub. $900+utilities. [email protected]

Rentals WantedRELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE looking for summer housesitting opportunity or cottage, lakeside rental June-September. 250-588-1458Rentals - CommercialFABULOUS TWO STORY shop 24’ X 30” at 6 mile in a rural set-ting. Woodstove. Suitable for stor-age, artisan, craftsman....no living space. 250-825-4141. $500/month. References Required.

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SHARED OFFICE SPACE avail-able in Winlaw for February 1st. Long term preferred. Call 250-226-7166

Shared Accom.ROOM FOR RENT YMIR: Until June, 20 mins from Nelson towards Whitewater, $425/mo., inclusive. 250-357-0050.ROOM FOR RENT $450.00 month. Longbeach rd. Good bus access. Internet/cable/utilities. Furnished with futon bed, dresser, table, T.V. Three other adults. 250 229-4346

Sports EquipmentCOMPLETE SCUBA DIVE equip-ment for sale. Tank, regulator, 2nd, mask, wetsuit, hood etc. 250-226-7397. $1800

Work WantedCERTIFIED WORK SAFE BC OFA Level III looking for volun-teer experience. Please contact - [email protected]

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