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Area K taxes up for 2014

Taxes in the Arrow Lakes region of the Regional District of Central Kootenay going up by 1.9 per cent this year, pending board approval.

A Nakusp youth takes advantage of the fixed floating dock at the Nakusp boat ramp to go fishing last week. The temporary extension of the boat ramp is complete and the floating dock has been fixed and sits in the water, where it should. We didn’t witness any boats being launched last week, but did see one truck and boat trailer in the parking lot, so we assume the ramp is getting some use now that it has re-opened. Hank Scown, the president of the Nakusp Rod & Gun Club, noted the temporary nature of the ramp extension. “I guess what we need to see now is what becomes of that dock as the water level changes,” he said. “People will probably be happy with it until the water goes down again, and we’re back to square one.”

Photo: Back on the boat ramp

Nakusp boat ramp repairs completed, but permanent extension still awaits

A Nakusp youth takes advantage of the fixed floating dock at the Nakusp boat ramp to go fishing last week. The temporary extension of the boat ramp is complete and the floating dock has been fixed and sits in the water, where it should. We didn’t witness any boats being launched last week, but did see one truck and boat trailer in the parking lot, so we assume the ramp is getting some use now that it has re-opened. Hank Scown, the president of the Nakusp Rod & Gun Club, noted the temporary nature of the ramp extension. “I guess what we need to see now is what becomes of that dock as the water level changes,” he said. “People will probably be happy with it until the water goes down again, and we’re back to square one.”
The Kinsmen Health Centre is without a regular tenant after Interior Health moved its public health nurse to the Arrow Lakes Hospital earlier this year.

Sexual health clinic looking for partners in Kinsmen Health Building

Nakusp Options for Sexual Health clinic looking for someone to take over Kinsmen Health Centre so it can stay in its home of past 16 years.

The Kinsmen Health Centre is without a regular tenant after Interior Health moved its public health nurse to the Arrow Lakes Hospital earlier this year.
Bill Sones drops into a trackless ski slope at a local backcountry skiing area. Could this area be used to promote Nakusp as a winter tourism destination?

Nakusp’s winter tourism potential

Does Nakusp have potential for more winter tourism?

Bill Sones drops into a trackless ski slope at a local backcountry skiing area. Could this area be used to promote Nakusp as a winter tourism destination?

Transfer of Nakusp community radio license approved by CRTC

The Nakusp Community Radio Society has officially been given control of CJHQ — better known as 107.1 FM The Arrow in Nakusp.

Jim Guido, manager with the Ministry of Forests in Castlegar, Ken and Darcy Wanstall of Pacific Inland Pole, Hugh Watt of True North Forestry, Dan Wiebe of Box Lake Lumber, and Kathy Smith of NACFOR get a look at the wood waste at a local mill.

Local group begins business plan for wood-waste heating system in Nakusp

Local group of forestry professionals signs agreement with Village of Nakusp to start developing plan for district biomass heating system.

Jim Guido, manager with the Ministry of Forests in Castlegar, Ken and Darcy Wanstall of Pacific Inland Pole, Hugh Watt of True North Forestry, Dan Wiebe of Box Lake Lumber, and Kathy Smith of NACFOR get a look at the wood waste at a local mill.

Woman sent to prison for car crash that killed Burton resident

Lisa Jepsen sentenced to 15 months in prison for causing Nov. 10, 2011, crash that killed Burton's Rita Sundstrom.

John Harding, the owner/manager of WaterBridge Steel looks out over the new ferry from the boat’s top deck.

Ferry ready to hit the water as launch day nears

New Galena Bay to Shelter Bay ferry will begin on-water tests in the coming weeks as it prepares for maiden voyage on May 16.

John Harding, the owner/manager of WaterBridge Steel looks out over the new ferry from the boat’s top deck.
The new Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce website is much more graphic and photo intensive.

Nakusp chamber unveils new website

The Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its new website — one it hopes will be helpful both to local residents and tourists.

The new Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce website is much more graphic and photo intensive.
A Nissan Xterra is towed away from the Nakusp arena parking lot after being badly damaged early Sunday morning.

Updated: Vehicle destroyed after arena parking lot smash-up

Sheila Seaton's car was badly damaged after it was crashed into in the Nakusp arena parking lot early Sunday morning.

A Nissan Xterra is towed away from the Nakusp arena parking lot after being badly damaged early Sunday morning.
The CanSkate group performs a pinwheel while skating to Tarzan.

Broadway on ice

The Nakusp Figure Skating Club held its year-end ice show on March 1, set to a Broadway theme this year.

The CanSkate group performs a pinwheel while skating to Tarzan.
Linda Tynan (right), the Village of Nakusp's chief administrative officer, speaks to several residents at a financial open house held by the village in early February.

Village eyes two per cent tax increase for 2014

Village of Nakusp looking to increase tax revenue by about $25,000 this year, meaning about a 2% tax increase.

Linda Tynan (right), the Village of Nakusp's chief administrative officer, speaks to several residents at a financial open house held by the village in early February.
From left: Halcyon House resident Evelyn Thorp, Dawna Dinning of the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary, Tim Payne, the executive director of the Halcyon Assisted Living Society; Helen Scown, the president of the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary; Karolina Moskal, the site manager of Halcyon House; and residents Phyllis Head and Bill Spavor.

A big donation to Halcyon House

Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary donates $10,000 to help Halcyon House purchase new call bill system for its residents.

From left: Halcyon House resident Evelyn Thorp, Dawna Dinning of the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary, Tim Payne, the executive director of the Halcyon Assisted Living Society; Helen Scown, the president of the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary; Karolina Moskal, the site manager of Halcyon House; and residents Phyllis Head and Bill Spavor.

Nakusp Secondary School inspected after chlorine incident

WorkSafeBC conducts investigation after four students and teacher are exposed to chlorine gas in metal shop.

Rylie Clark goes into her tuck during the GS run of the Summit Lake club races on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Racers fly high at Summit Lake club race

Summit Lake held its club races on Sunday, with big turnout of over 100 racers & spectators out to have some fun on a cool winter day.

Rylie Clark goes into her tuck during the GS run of the Summit Lake club races on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Enrolment decline plateauing in school district

Enrollment in the Arrow Lakes School District is expected to decline again, but it’s the relatively small amount that has trustees smiling.

Five applications for licensed medical marijuana facilities within the Regional District of Central Kootenay have been with Health Canada, including one in the Nakusp area.

Interest exists to grow medical pot around Nakusp

Health Canada regulations favour large corporations over small producers, say RDCK directors

Five applications for licensed medical marijuana facilities within the Regional District of Central Kootenay have been with Health Canada, including one in the Nakusp area.
The open house in the Emergency Services Building on Wednesday was packed with people frustrated with the lack of long-term action on fixing the Nakusp boat ramp.

Action demanded from BC Hydro at boat ramp open house

A large crowd comes out to ask questions of BC Hydro and get answers on when the Nakusp boat ramp will finally be extended.

The open house in the Emergency Services Building on Wednesday was packed with people frustrated with the lack of long-term action on fixing the Nakusp boat ramp.

Nakusp council gets its first look at the budget

Village of Nakusp council begins budget deliberations with review by staff.

Director pulls Area K out of sustainability service

Paul Peterson follows lead of several colleagues by pulling Area K out of RDCK sustainability service.