Rudolph’s Covid Christmas
A Merry Christmas Concert Video by the East Shore’s Howlin’ Dan Silakiewicz and friends! Submitted by Babs Lucas A fanciful romp through the times of covid. The song was written in December 2020 by Dan Silakiewicz. Filmed on the edge of Kootenay Lake, B.C. by a bubble of besties.
Kootenay Lake Ferry Service Improvements Project Update
DECEMBER 15, 2020 – The Kootenay Lake Ferry Service Improvements Project is continuing to progress on improvements to both terminals, and development of the new vessel. TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS Work on the improvements to the Balfour and Kootenay Bay terminals is progressing, with designs nearing completion and construction expected to begin in Spring 2021. In addition […]
BC Recovery Benefit – Up to $500 for individuals and up to $1000 for families – TAX FREE
The BC Recovery Benefit is a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals. How the benefit works The BC Recovery Benefit (the benefit) is a one-time direct deposit payment for eligible families, single parents or individuals. Benefit eligibility is based on net income from […]
RDCK November Board Highlights
November 2020 Board Highlights Click here to view on the RDCK website Aimee Watson and Walter Popoff Acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair of the RDCK Board of Directors The RDCK Board acclaimed Area D Director Aimee Watson as the Chair of the Board of Directors for 2021, while Area H Director Walter Popoff was acclaimed as […]
Brand New Employment Program for Youth!
Kootenay Employment Services is offering a brand-new program for youth. Ignite is a five-week initiative to help 16 to 30-year-olds become employment ready and open doors to greater opportunities. Program starts November 23rd in Creston, Cranbrook, Fernie and Invermere. Visit www.kes.bc.ca for details about the program and to sign up.
Construction to Begin on New Access Road at Crawford Creek Regional Park
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY – MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release: November 10, 2020 Click here to view on the RDCK website Nelson, BC: The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is set to begin construction on a new vehicle access road at Crawford Creek Regional Park. The new road will be constructed where the former […]
Foot Passengers to Remain Outside on Deck of MV Osprey Through Winter – Marine Superintendent Tries to Find Alternatives
Foot passengers have been required to remain outside on the deck of the Kootenay Lake Ferries since Covid-19 struck. This was not such a huge issue until the temperatures started to drop and the reality of remaining in the wind and weather for the whole crossing sunk in. Now, Western Pacific Marine has informed us […]
East Shore – A Blue Zone?
Do we have a high degree of health and vitality among our residents? Is the East Shore of Kootenay Lake a Blue Zone? The East Shore exhibits qualities of a blue zone (which are special places on Earth where there is a high degree of health and vitality among the residents). As of the […]
Burning of Slash in Akokli Area
Residents should be informed that, according to Gerald Cordeiro of Kalesnikoff, there is slash burning from logging operations going on in the Akokli Creek area. It is likely visible from some lakeshore areas, but is not an uncontrolled event.
2020 Provincial Election October 24 – Your Nelson/Creston Candidates
(from https://globalnews.ca/news/7332881/bc-election-2020-nelson-creston/) The New Democrats have dominated this Kootenay riding since the early 1970s. Social Credit and BC Liberal MLAs have scored rare wins in that time, but the NDP has won every election in the riding since 2005. Veteran MLA and Jobs Minister Michelle Mungall, who has held the seat since 2009, is not running for […]