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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.

Kootenay Lake Summit

First Ever Kootenay Lake Summit by Friends of Kootenay Lake When: Saturday November 9th 9am-3:30pm Where: Balfour Community Hall (corner of Busk Rd. and Charles St.) The event is free but space is limited so register today by calling 250-777-2955 or online at friendsofkootenaylake.ca (under events tab). The first annual Lake Summit will bring together […]

You’re Invited to SAMBA!

Samba Lago Profundo (SLaP) under the direction of Ben Johnson, enjoyed a full schedule of performance this summer. An up beat version of “Oh Canada” and the parade routine comprised of rhythms from many cultures were performed for Canada Day celebrations in Crawford Bay. Jon Wyngaard played the Clown and the horn, miming our leader […]

Free Advanced Computer Training Offered in Crawford Bay

Information Session Wednesday September 18, 2013, 4 to 5:30 pm at Crawford Bay School All welcome! Check it out! We need six people to offer this five week program, Monday to Friday from 9 to 4ish, starts October 21 and ends on Friday, November 22. Certifications include (upon successful completion) Advanced MS Office Word and […]

Riondel Water Advisory

Riondel Water Quality Advisory Reissued RIONDEL—The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is reissuing the WATER QUALITY ADVISORY on the Riondel system due to recent sampling results indicating the presence of small levels of total coliforms. While health risks are now considered low, the RDCK and Interior Health recommend that children, the elderly, people with […]

Fall Fair 2013 – Sept 14

Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Came To the Fair and It Was Sweeter by Jacqueline Wedge The 102nd KOOTENAY LAKE FALL FAIR is happening on Saturday, September 14, at the Crawford Bay Hall from noon to 5pm. This year, a bunch of East Shore food-lovers and organization freaks came together to bring you what we hope will be the […]

Possibility of CUPE Strike – Will School Open?

To Our SD8 (Kootenay Lake) Community: Overshadowing the excitement of starting a new school year, is the possibility of Strike Action by our colleagues who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Our CUPE staff members are highly valued individuals who provide important services that support our learners every day. Bus Drivers, Clerical […]

Coming up this week… music, music, music.

JUNCTION CREEK HUB TODAY – August 20, 2013 Jung People (/ˈjʊŋ/yuung): a post-rock group from Calgary, AB. Known for their dynamic blend of drowsy ambience, complex timings and fulminant guitar. Founded in 2010 by childhood friends Bryan Buss and Jordan Bassi after many punk-rock and metal bands. The music grew to be strongly Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Corporate […]

Money Available for East Shore Businesses, Non-Profits and Individuals

www.kes.bc.ca Kootenay Employment Services is coming to Crawford Bay School on Monday, August 19th and they want you to drop in to learn about funding available for residents on the East Shore. There is money available for non-profit organizations and we want to share the information with you! Also, with that big news, we want […]

UBUSUNA – A Unique Film Experience

Claire Tanaka (Kinder) brings the East Shore another special film experience… UBUSUNA – Real Stories from Rural Japan Film Night at Crawford Bay School Presented by FOOD ROOTS August 19 (Monday) Doors: 6:30 Start: 7:00 Entry by Donation Childminding available

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