August 14, 1925
The support, which has been so freely given by the residents of Nakusp to it’s Fire Brigade, was more than justified in the early hours Tuesday morning. The fire alarm hardly rung out its warning when down the street at full speed was seen coming the hose reel with some of its sturdy guardians. Connections were soon made with the hydrant at the rear of the Somers’ residence and a strong stream of water soon eliminated all the danger.
August 15, 1935
Cabin rent at the Nakusp Hot Springs is 25 cents per person, per night. For longer stays the caretaker will make it as reasonable as possible.
August 16, 1945
THE WAR HAS ENDED!
Announcement of Armistice was made at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 1945. The Arrow Lakes Branch of the Canadian Legion, together with the Ladies Auxiliary, has decided to hold a service, parade, and burn the mortgage Celebration and Dance on August 16. Service conducted by Rev. Gilbert and Rev. Dovey at 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall; Parade-Fall in, in front of the Legion Hall immediately following the service, lead by the Nakusp Bugle Band. Everyone please take part; Dance in the Legion Hall, 10 p.m. Everyone is invited (age restrictions are rescinded).
August 11, 1955
Mr. Harter of the Harter Lumber Company of Spokane, Washington, recently purchased from Howell Jordan of Nakusp, 40 acres of the 80 acre section known as “The Point” at Nakusp. Mr. Harter had purchased the lake frontage portion with a view to set up a pulp mill, stud mill, saw and shingle mills. He had previously purchased 16 timber limits at Pingston Creek and had hoped to acquire the timber at the back of these limits. Mr. Harter left here to go to Victoria to try to get this timber behind that which he owned two days before the announcement of the granting of the Forest Management License to Celgar on July 21. It is not known what Mr. Harter will do now.
August 12, 1965
A Nakusp girl, Yvette Houdayer, will be one of more than 300 delegates from across Canada to attend a joint meeting of the National Council of Kairos and the National Anglican Youth Conference in Saskatoon from August 16 to 23.
August 13, 1975
The last survivor of one of Nakusp’s early settlers, Willow Ledger died in Vancouver August 6, aged 83.
