Claire Paradis

Nakusp council notes, the Springs rates edition

Nakusp council notes, the pool rates edition: the last meeting of council addressed bylaws and hot springs rates.

Neighbours were helpless to contain the blaze that consumed the Beddoes’ workshop. The fire was extinguished by the BVFD, leaving only twisted wreckage, pictured left, after it was out.

Burton volunteer firefighters save Arrow Park house

A fire in Arrow Park on Saturday, Dec. 14 destroyed an outbuilding, but the main house was saved by the Burton Volunteer Fire Department.

Neighbours were helpless to contain the blaze that consumed the Beddoes’ workshop. The fire was extinguished by the BVFD, leaving only twisted wreckage, pictured left, after it was out.
Students are hard at work preparing for the international debut of the fishing flasher project in January 2014.

Outdoor Education going international in 2014

Nakusp Secondary Outdoor Education students are representing Nakusp once again, and this time they’re being ambassadors to the entire world.

Students are hard at work preparing for the international debut of the fishing flasher project in January 2014.
Looking for a new motivating indoor sport? A new course of classes will teach you squash basics and get you in shape this fall.

PG emigrant ready to get the ball moving in Nakusp

Recently back from the Bear’s Den squash tourney in Revelstoke, Abraham is revved up and ready to pass on what he knows.

Looking for a new motivating indoor sport? A new course of classes will teach you squash basics and get you in shape this fall.

Village of Nakusp opts out of RDCK service

Nakusp has opted out of RDCK’s sustainability service that they signed onto in 2009, and they’re not alone.

Nakusp residents Ed and Ruth Wiebe experienced the devastation of super typhoon Haiyan in Ocam Ocam.

Nakusp family helps rebuild after Philippines’ super typhoon

Typhoon Haiyan’s destruction has meant efforts are now aimed at rebuilding farms and buildings as well as feeding people right now.

Nakusp residents Ed and Ruth Wiebe experienced the devastation of super typhoon Haiyan in Ocam Ocam.
Signs like this have been posted at access points to the Wensley Creek Cross Country Ski Trails to alert users that motorbikes, ATVs, vehicles and snowmobiles are prohibited between Dec. 1 and March 31. 

Winter access to Wensley Trails non-motorized only

Motorized vehicles are restricted from using the Wensley Creek trails between Dec. 1 and March 31.

Signs like this have been posted at access points to the Wensley Creek Cross Country Ski Trails to alert users that motorbikes, ATVs, vehicles and snowmobiles are prohibited between Dec. 1 and March 31. 

Big plans on horizon for Nakusp Hill Climb

Plans that began last year to hold a race up the Hot Springs Road are coming together, said race planner Guy Duchaine.

The footbridge was one element of the Nakusp Hot Springs that drew praise from visitors.

Nakusp council notes: hot springs kudos, smart growth, budget changes

Highlights from the Nov. 12 Nakusp Council meeting.

The footbridge was one element of the Nakusp Hot Springs that drew praise from visitors.

U.S. interests run with and against Canadian CRT agenda

What does the U.S. in the Columbia River Treaty think is important? Here’s a primer on what Americans are bringing to the table.

Trout Lakes’s Max Mine to become part of new mining operations

The Max Mine near Trout Lake is one step closer to being acquired by Vancouver-based Discovery Ventures Inc.

Concerned citizens packed the Nakusp auditorium for both sessions of the Columbia River Treaty draft review on Nov. 6.

Treaty community sessions packed with questions and concerns

Around 100 people filled the Nakusp sessions of the Columbia River Treaty workshop on Nov. 6.

Concerned citizens packed the Nakusp auditorium for both sessions of the Columbia River Treaty draft review on Nov. 6.
Margaret Maximenko has announced her nomineeship for the NDP candidacy in the new riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay that includes Nakusp.

NDP nominee announces intention to run in new federal riding

There will be a new name representing the NDP on federal ballots this year, and it could be Margaret Maximenko.

Margaret Maximenko has announced her nomineeship for the NDP candidacy in the new riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay that includes Nakusp.
Susan surrounded by her beautiful hand crafted dolls.

Find a treasure under the rainbow in Nakusp

Under the Rainbow is Susan Szathmary’s childcare centre which has been quietly open since July.

Susan surrounded by her beautiful hand crafted dolls.

Lest we forget the people behind the poppies

Remembrance Day seems very much like a good time to talk about war and its effects.

Single dad takes on government census-takers

On Oct. 31 Jones was in court for his refusal to fill out a census form.

Two golf courses broken into over weekend

Valley View Golf Club in Perry Siding and the golf course at Fauquier were both hit by thieves early this month.

A nest of the much sought-after Pine mushrooms.

Finding the fun in fungi: mushroom hunting for pleasure

Mushroom hunting is dangerous, and not because of guns, or bows.

A nest of the much sought-after Pine mushrooms.
Local author Bob Harrington delivered a talk about the impending demise of the Earth, if we don’t change.

T-minus 30 years and counting

Harrington emphasized that we are all “earthlings” that come from the Earth.

Local author Bob Harrington delivered a talk about the impending demise of the Earth, if we don’t change.
A fire caught a garbage truck driver by surprise on Oct. 23 near Summit Lake. The quick thinking man got the conflagration out in time.

Driver saves garbage truck and self from fire near Summit Lake

A garbage truck dumped its load when it caught on fire near Summit Lake on the morning of Oct. 23.

A fire caught a garbage truck driver by surprise on Oct. 23 near Summit Lake. The quick thinking man got the conflagration out in time.