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Student safety a priority as bus drivers learn CPR

All drivers in the district took a one day course to keep students in the district safe.

Brent Vickery's smile is as big as the 16 pound dolly trout he caught during this year's Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Fishing Derby. Vickery was the first place winner for this year's derby, winning $1,800.

Blue Knuckle Derby bigger and BETTER than ever

The sixth annual Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Fishing Derby saw its highest number of participants to date...

Brent Vickery's smile is as big as the 16 pound dolly trout he caught during this year's Gord Roberts Memorial Blue Knuckle Fishing Derby. Vickery was the first place winner for this year's derby, winning $1,800.
Members of the Nancy Greene Ski Club smile as the prepare to take part in a race at the Red Mountain Ski Hill in Rossland. This will be one of many races the club takes part in this winter.

Summit Lake Racers Ready prepare for another exciting season of snow, ski hills and fun racing

Racers have already participated in their first tun of the year.

Members of the Nancy Greene Ski Club smile as the prepare to take part in a race at the Red Mountain Ski Hill in Rossland. This will be one of many races the club takes part in this winter.

Water and sewer rates officially go up

Highlights from the village council meeting of Jan. 23

Falcons players smile after taking part in the Bantam Falcons hockey tournament at the Nakusp Arena over the weekend. Though they took fourth place in the tournament the team played some their best games to date, making the most of their time on the ice and keeping up the pressure on their opponents.

Falcons soar during Bantam tournament

The team had a blast during the 2017 Bantam tournament at the Nakusp Arena.

Falcons players smile after taking part in the Bantam Falcons hockey tournament at the Nakusp Arena over the weekend. Though they took fourth place in the tournament the team played some their best games to date, making the most of their time on the ice and keeping up the pressure on their opponents.
Nakusp's mayor Karen Hamling took some time to reflect on life in Nakusp in 2016. For both Hamling and village council, the year was unlike anything they had seen before, and had many highs and lows.

2016 unlike any other year for mayor Hamling

Mayor Karen Hamling looks back on 2016 and shares her hopes for the year ahead.

Nakusp's mayor Karen Hamling took some time to reflect on life in Nakusp in 2016. For both Hamling and village council, the year was unlike anything they had seen before, and had many highs and lows.
Nakusp's mayor Karen Hamling took some time to reflect on life in Nakusp in 2016. For both Hamling and village council, the year was unlike anything they had seen before, and had many highs and lows.

2016 unlike any other year for mayor Hamling

Mayor Karen Hamling looks back on 2016 and shares her hopes for the year ahead.

Nakusp's mayor Karen Hamling took some time to reflect on life in Nakusp in 2016. For both Hamling and village council, the year was unlike anything they had seen before, and had many highs and lows.

New grant funding allows students to expand their knowledge of tech, trades and tradition

Funding from the grant will help students learn a variety of things, including coding.

Municipal taxes on the rise

Taxes have to be raised both to keep up with the cost of things and to boost the village's contingency fund.

School District 10 receives 2016 Finalist Premier’s Award

Highlights from the January meeting of the school board and education partnership committee.

Alan Ross played the part of the Antler King very well, leading the way and hanging the first piece of cider soaked toast on the tallest apple tree in the orchard. Hanging these pieces of toast on the tree is supposed to wake up the cider apple trees and scare away evil spirits.

Burton City Cidery rings in a new tradition for a new year

The new tradition comes from across the ocean, and is actually a very old one...

Alan Ross played the part of the Antler King very well, leading the way and hanging the first piece of cider soaked toast on the tallest apple tree in the orchard. Hanging these pieces of toast on the tree is supposed to wake up the cider apple trees and scare away evil spirits.

Municipal taxes on the rise

Taxes have to be raised both to keep up with the cost of things and to boost the village's contingency fund.

The community of Burton now has a water quality advisory in effect. This is a downgrade from the boil water notice which has been in place since the end of November. The advisory will not be lifted until members of the RDCK have had a chance to meet with the community, which will likely happen some time in March.

Boil water notice in Burton downgraded to water quality advisory

The advisory means there is a recognized risk in using water that hasn't been boiled.

The community of Burton now has a water quality advisory in effect. This is a downgrade from the boil water notice which has been in place since the end of November. The advisory will not be lifted until members of the RDCK have had a chance to meet with the community, which will likely happen some time in March.
Falcons player Aidan Hascarl goes for the puck during a Bantam game on Jan. 15. Though the Falcons fought hard, the Rockies came out on top with a score of 11-1.

Rockies prove their might against Falcons’ flight at Nakusp Arena

The Bantam Falcons team fought hard against one of their toughest rivals.

Falcons player Aidan Hascarl goes for the puck during a Bantam game on Jan. 15. Though the Falcons fought hard, the Rockies came out on top with a score of 11-1.
The senior ballet class smiles innocently behind their fed up instructor at the end of the piece 'Rubber Boots'. The number was one of a several performances for Move on the Kusp's year end recital. This was the last recital for Move on the Kusp, as owner and operator Cassia Parent is moving to Kimberly at the end of the month.

Cassia Parent and Move on the Kusp are moving on

Parent has been living in Nakusp for the last five years, but feels it's time for a change.

The senior ballet class smiles innocently behind their fed up instructor at the end of the piece 'Rubber Boots'. The number was one of a several performances for Move on the Kusp's year end recital. This was the last recital for Move on the Kusp, as owner and operator Cassia Parent is moving to Kimberly at the end of the month.
Shon and Janis Neufeld are two of the many residents of note in Nakusp. The duo run Shon's Bike and Ski Shop, and are very active members in the community.

Notable Nakuspians: Shon and Janis Neufeld

First in a monthly series on people of note in the community.

Shon and Janis Neufeld are two of the many residents of note in Nakusp. The duo run Shon's Bike and Ski Shop, and are very active members in the community.
Greyson Reitmeier takes to the ice during a game for the Flin Flon Bombers. The he currently plays for the Bombers, Reitmeier was recently signed to play Division One hockey for Michigan tech University.

Reitmeier signed to Michigan Tech

Local hockey player Greyson Reitmeier signs with Michigan Tech to play Division One hockey.

Greyson Reitmeier takes to the ice during a game for the Flin Flon Bombers. The he currently plays for the Bombers, Reitmeier was recently signed to play Division One hockey for Michigan tech University.
Constable Lee Bellamy smiles after receiving his Meritorious Service Medal from Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon and the Honourable Mike Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. In 2014, while working in Prince George, Bellamy saved the life of a suspect he and his partner were trying in the process of arresting.

Constable Bellamy receives Meritorious Service Medal

Bellamy saved the life of a suspect while working for the RCMP in Prince George.

Constable Lee Bellamy smiles after receiving his Meritorious Service Medal from Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon and the Honourable Mike Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. In 2014, while working in Prince George, Bellamy saved the life of a suspect he and his partner were trying in the process of arresting.
Property values in Nakusp have seen an increase of 6.9 per cent in the last year. For example, a single family residential home went from $192,000 to $209,000.

Assessments show increase in Nakusp property values

The assessments reflect property values as of July 2016.

Property values in Nakusp have seen an increase of 6.9 per cent in the last year. For example, a single family residential home went from $192,000 to $209,000.

Rough start to smooth trails in Nakusp

At least four sets of boulders meant to stop motor vehicles from coming onto the Rail Trail have been knocked aside.