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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.

The Thorn – A Novel by Doreen Zaiss

The long-awaited first and only novel from Doreen Zaiss of Gray Creek (April 14, 1945-March 16, 2020) is finally here! We are so pleased to announce the release of this stunning new novel by Doreen Zaiss of Gray Creek, BC. This novel stretches itself from Zaiss’ Norwegian roots into an intricate and painfully detailed imagined […]

POSTPONED: Experience Age Friendliness in Area A

UPDATE: Three age-friendly events planned for this weekend have been postponed due to cold and rainy weather, and because many of our aging residents are staying home to protect their health.  May you all be warm and cozy at home this weekend. Many thanks to volunteers, food vendors and Paul and Mary of Wherzpeter for […]

REPAIRED AND REOPENED! Boardwalk in Wetlands Closed

Paul Hindson of Crawford Bay (Kokanee Chalets) sent in the photo (below) showing the footbridge in the Crawford Creek Regional Park Wetlands in its current state. The boardwalk has begun to collapse and deteriorate and there is not foot traffic possible over the boardwalk until it is repaired. Please use caution when walking in that […]

Election 2021 – How to Vote By Mail

article by SEAN KILPATRICK/THE CANADIAN PRESS – published by and extracted from The Globe and Mail online When is Canada’s next federal election? Canadians will head to the polls on Sept. 20. But this election campaign, held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians are expected to cast their ballots early by mail. Who can vote by mail in […]

New Health Measures Introduced for all Interior Health Region

For Immediate Release  |  August 20, 2021 New health measures introduced for all Interior Health region IH-WIDE – Interior Health (IH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Interior Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at midnight tonight: ·        Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces for people 12 years and older. ·        Low-intensity […]

Evacuation Alert rescinded for Akokli Creek wildfire

Click here to view on the RDCK website Nelson, BC:  On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is rescinding the Evacuation Alert for the remaining 81 properties from Lockhart Beach Provincial Park south to include 12490 Highway 3A due to the Akokli Creek wildfire. The Evacuation Alert has […]

Further reduction to Evacuation Alert area due to the Akokli Creek Wildfire

Click here to view on the RDCK website UPDATED: Aug 9, 2021, 2pm: Nelson, BC:  On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is reducing the Evacuation Alert area to 81 properties from Lockhart Beach Provincial Park south to include 12490 Highway 3A due to the Akokli Creek wildfire. […]

Public Information Session for Boswell and Area Residents Affected by Akokli Fire

Public information session scheduled for Boswell and area residents affected by the Akokli Creek wildfire Click here to view on the RDCK website Nelson, BC:  The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) invite Boswell and area residents to attend a public information session being held at the Boswell Community Hall on […]

Akokli and Cultus Creek Fire Updates

Akokli Creek (N71686) Updated July 29, 2021 The Akokli Creek Wildfire, originated approximately 7 kilometres from Boswell, remains active and is currently listed as a wildfire of note by BCWS. Resources on the fire include 54 firefighters, three helicopters and four pieces of heavy equipment. CL-215 planes, or water skimmers (pick up water from the […]

Community Emergency Preparedness Meetings in Riondel and Crawford Bay – July 24

Date of Meeting: July 24th, 2021Time: 1pm (Riondel Ball Park) & 3pm (Crawford Bay Park/Pavillion)Agenda:• Introductions [Garry]• Outline of Topics for today’s meeting [Garry]• RDCK Emergency Management program: [Jon]o Emergency Program Coordinator roleo Personal & family Preparednesso Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Programo Plans for freshet, fire, spills etc.• Fire Service response [Garry / Cory / Nora]• […]

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