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Author: ingrid

Ingrid has been the owner and editor of The East Shore Mainstreet newspaper since 2002. She lives and works out of her home in Gray Creek alongside her husband Juergen and children Zoe and Luka.

Evacuation Alert as Duhamal/Sitkum Fire Remains Dangerous

RDCK Press Release: July 5, 12:30am – Evacuation Alert In Place for Duhamel/Sitkum Creek Wildfire The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre has imposed an evacuation alert concerning the wildfire burning on the North Shore outside of Nelson. Residents in the area between Sitkum Creek South and Willow Point (Six Mile Lakes Road) are […]

Total Campfire Ban

Campfires to be banned within Southeast Fire Centre Effective at noon Pacific Time on Friday, July 3, 2015, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The campfire prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. This measure is in addition to […]

Canada Day Fireworks Cancelled – Festivities Still On!

Due to the provincial Class 2 fire ban, the nighttime fireworks on Canada Day have been cancelled for the time being. If the ban is lifted before July 1st, the Riondel Fire Department will reinstate the fireworks. They are complying with many other areas who have taken these measures to reduce fire risk. The Riondel […]

Strawberry Social on Saturday

Join us at Yasodhara Ashram on Saturday, June 27th from noon to 4 for strawberries, used book sale, music and community! 527 Walker’s Landing Road (5 minutes from Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing) 250.227.9224 www.yasodhara.org  

ALERT! Temporary Highway Closure at Twin Bays

Notice of Temporary Road Closure Highway 3A at Twin Bays Rock Scaling will occur on Tuesday June 23, and Wednesday June 24 between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Updates available at DriveBC

ESIS Annual General Meeting

Come to the Gray Creek Hall on June 16 at 7pm to take part in the East Shore Internet Society’s Annual General Meeting. Doors open at 6:30 PM. In order to facilitate voting, all members will be given a number at the door. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Click on these links to get more […]

Fire Smart Workshops Coming to Crawford Bay and Gray Creek in June

FireSmart Presentation – 2 hours Where: Crawford Bay Hall When: Thursday, June 4, 2015 —7:00pm – 9:00pm Cost: Free – sponsored by RDCK – Area A The FireSmart Presentation: This 2 hour presentation is intended for East Shore residents that are concerned with the wildfire risk they may be facing on their individual properties and […]

Playground FUNdraiser

Join us for a great night of food, live music and awesome items and certificates to bid on in the Silent Auction. This fundraiser is for the new Natural Playground in the Crawford Bay Park. Help us make this design a reality and give our communities’ kids the beautiful place to play that they deserve. […]

Open Fire Ban Now (Really) in Effect

(apologies for the mis-information of last week – Category 2/3 open fire ban is coming into effect on Friday May 22, not earlier) Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Wildfire Management Branch INFORMATION BULLETIN – Open fires to be restricted in Southeast Fire Centre CASTLEGAR – Effective at noon PDT on Friday, May 22, […]

Celebrate East Shore

Please watch this wonderful video that celebrates life on the East Shore. The project was put together by Greg Blackwell of Community Connections, who applied for a grant to fund the project and then commissioned the work. Bohdan Doval filmed the beautiful, balanced piece and Will Chapman composed the music. Enjoy…  

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