Jillian Trainor

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Nakusp and Area Trails Society to complete restoration of Saddle Mountain Lookout

The completion of the trail has been in the works since 2011.

Fair trade communities celebrate Fair Trade Month

May is fair trade month, an event being marked by fair trade communities across the province.

Elias Hibberson of the Nelson Air Cadets smiles during the squadron's trip to Calgary. The cadets from Nelson travelled with the squadron from Trail, and this trip was a way for the two groups to get to know each other.

Cadets learn about aviation, bombers, and more during Calgary visit

Cadets spent a weekend in April in the city on a citizenship tour.

Elias Hibberson of the Nelson Air Cadets smiles during the squadron's trip to Calgary. The cadets from Nelson travelled with the squadron from Trail, and this trip was a way for the two groups to get to know each other.
There were creatures of the human, animal, and otherworldly kind at this season's Art Party. The biannual event brought visitors from all over the region to the Old Fire Hall on May 6. The theme for this season's party was paracosm, which is a detailed imaginary world, commonly having its own geography, history, and language,

A paracosm of fun at the Old Fire Hall

The third annual Art Party was a hit with residents and visitors alike.

There were creatures of the human, animal, and otherworldly kind at this season's Art Party. The biannual event brought visitors from all over the region to the Old Fire Hall on May 6. The theme for this season's party was paracosm, which is a detailed imaginary world, commonly having its own geography, history, and language,

Saddle Mountain Dental offers free checkups

The checkups are offered as a way to get residents more aware of their dental health.

The Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new members. It is hoped that the upcoming ‘Be a firefighter for the evening’ event will help with this.

Residents invited to be a firefighter for the evening

The volunteer fire department hopes the event will interest some residents in becoming part of the crew.

The Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new members. It is hoped that the upcoming ‘Be a firefighter for the evening’ event will help with this.
Tyler Leeson grins behind the counter of the Broadway Deli. Leeson has taken over the lease of the deli, and plans on adding his own unique touch to the list of culinary delights in Nakusp.

A new lease on business for chef Tyler Leeson

Nakusp will soon be getting a taste of something different when it comes to food in the village.

Tyler Leeson grins behind the counter of the Broadway Deli. Leeson has taken over the lease of the deli, and plans on adding his own unique touch to the list of culinary delights in Nakusp.
Some of this year’s volunteers were (from left to right): Elias Hibberson, Lucas Robins, Riley Baron, and Horatio Kostuch. The four boys spent this winter shovelling snow for those who were unable to do so.

ASLCS says thank you to its volunteers

Volunteers are involved with a number of programs, including shovelling, Christmas hampers, and more.

Some of this year’s volunteers were (from left to right): Elias Hibberson, Lucas Robins, Riley Baron, and Horatio Kostuch. The four boys spent this winter shovelling snow for those who were unable to do so.
Sydney Bone smiles as she meets Greg Peters, Usher of the Black Rod, during the Forum for Young Canadians. Bone was one of many students from around the country to take part in the forum.

Local teen learns about politics at forum in Ottawa

Sydney Bone of Nakusp had the chance to take part in the Forum for Young Canadians, held in the nation's capitol.

Sydney Bone smiles as she meets Greg Peters, Usher of the Black Rod, during the Forum for Young Canadians. Bone was one of many students from around the country to take part in the forum.
Lorena Austin of Saxon Estate Winery pours a sampling of wine for Claire Jackson during Wine Fest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Nakusp. The festival is one of the larger fundraisers for the club. Half of the proceeds will go toward Rotary’s PolioPlus program, which focuses on ending polio around the world while the other half will be going toward various projects Rotary is working on in the community.

Bustling Wine Fest a success for Rotary

The annual event is a big fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Nakusp.

Lorena Austin of Saxon Estate Winery pours a sampling of wine for Claire Jackson during Wine Fest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Nakusp. The festival is one of the larger fundraisers for the club. Half of the proceeds will go toward Rotary’s PolioPlus program, which focuses on ending polio around the world while the other half will be going toward various projects Rotary is working on in the community.
Jessica Roe models a dress made from newspaper at the Earth Day trashion show, held at the Bonnington Arts Centre on April 22. Most of the items in the show were made by art students at Nakusp Secondary School.

Trashion fashion at the Bonnington

Making something new from something old at the Bonnington Arts Centre

Jessica Roe models a dress made from newspaper at the Earth Day trashion show, held at the Bonnington Arts Centre on April 22. Most of the items in the show were made by art students at Nakusp Secondary School.
The Perry family of Grand Forks shot this amazing picture with their “game cam” of a cougar in hot pursuit of a group of deer bolting from the area in late February.

Residents asked to be cautious after possible cougar sighting

The potential sighting was within the boundaries of the village of Nakusp.

The Perry family of Grand Forks shot this amazing picture with their “game cam” of a cougar in hot pursuit of a group of deer bolting from the area in late February.
Marilyn McKinnon (nee Simpson) stands with her mother outside of the family home in Belfast on a lovely day. The Simpsons had lived in Belfast for generations, but immigrated to the United States because of the Troubles. They left in early 1972, just before the events of Bloody Sunday.

Brexit brings back fear of the Troubles

Final part in a three-part series looking at Brexit and its effects from the points of view of different members of the Nakusp community.

Marilyn McKinnon (nee Simpson) stands with her mother outside of the family home in Belfast on a lovely day. The Simpsons had lived in Belfast for generations, but immigrated to the United States because of the Troubles. They left in early 1972, just before the events of Bloody Sunday.

CBAL to receive $1 million in funding over two years

The funding will go to various locations across the province.

CBT offers stipend to those wishing to attend Keeping It Rural conference

The conference takes place in June at the Four Points Sheraton.

Nakusp gets a lesson in gender identity

Transgenderism was just one of the topics discussed at the workshop at the Bonnington.

John Perkins has lived in Canada for over 60 years. Originally from Yorkshire, in the northern part of England, Perkins thinks the results of the Brexit vote will affect the United Kingdom for years to come.

Brexit’s effects prove to be far-reaching

Second in a three part series looking at Brexit from and its effects from the points of view of different members of the Nakusp community.

John Perkins has lived in Canada for over 60 years. Originally from Yorkshire, in the northern part of England, Perkins thinks the results of the Brexit vote will affect the United Kingdom for years to come.
Autumn Grosutti is one of two business owners in Nakusp to be listed in the Kootenay Business 40 under 40 rising stars of business. Grossutti runs Betty’z Edje Boutique, near the hub of downtown Nakusp.

Nakusp business owner makes 40-under-40 list

Second in a two-part series looking at two Nakusp business owners named to Kootenay Business’s 40 under 40 rising stars of business list.

Autumn Grosutti is one of two business owners in Nakusp to be listed in the Kootenay Business 40 under 40 rising stars of business. Grossutti runs Betty’z Edje Boutique, near the hub of downtown Nakusp.
Aidan McLaren-Caus is one of two business owners in Nakusp to be listed in the Kootenay Business 40 under 40 stars of business. McLaren-Caux runs AMC Naturals out of his home in Nakusp, where he crafts cutting boards and personal care products.

Nakusp business owner makes 40-under-40 list

First in a two-part series looking at two Nakusp business owners named to Kootenay Business's 40 under 40 rising stars of business list.

Aidan McLaren-Caus is one of two business owners in Nakusp to be listed in the Kootenay Business 40 under 40 stars of business. McLaren-Caux runs AMC Naturals out of his home in Nakusp, where he crafts cutting boards and personal care products.
A memorial for slain British MP Jo Cox was erected near Parliament this summer. Cox was murdered in the week leading up to the Brexit vote. The Zinselmeyer family of Nakusp were travelling in England and Scotland during the vote, and actually stayed in the home next to the one belonging to the Cox family.

Front row seat for Brexit drama

First in a three-part series looking at Brexit and its effects from the points of view of different members of the Nakusp community.

A memorial for slain British MP Jo Cox was erected near Parliament this summer. Cox was murdered in the week leading up to the Brexit vote. The Zinselmeyer family of Nakusp were travelling in England and Scotland during the vote, and actually stayed in the home next to the one belonging to the Cox family.