Jillian Trainor

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Kennedy Pazurik (left) and Sydney Bone (right) smile as they represent Nakusp at a pageant in Merritt. Bone and Pazurik are the first ambassadors from Nakusp in four years.

Nakusp ambassadors look back on last six months

Nakusp's first and second ambassadors reflect on the first half of their year representing the village.

Kennedy Pazurik (left) and Sydney Bone (right) smile as they represent Nakusp at a pageant in Merritt. Bone and Pazurik are the first ambassadors from Nakusp in four years.
The line for the ski lift was continuous as skiers and snowboarders gathered at the Summit Lake Ski Hill on the last day of 2016. All ages and skills were on hand for a chance to have some fun and laughs with family and friends.

Summit Lake Ski Hill open for the season

The ski hill got an early start to the season because of all the snow that's fallen this year.

The line for the ski lift was continuous as skiers and snowboarders gathered at the Summit Lake Ski Hill on the last day of 2016. All ages and skills were on hand for a chance to have some fun and laughs with family and friends.
The new Phase 5 building will be a three storey complex similar to the Rotary housing unit pictured here. There are currently four Rotary housing units of various sizes in Nakusp.

More housing for seniors on the way for Nakusp

Arrowtarian Senior Citizen Society receives funding to help with the building project, called Phase 5.

The new Phase 5 building will be a three storey complex similar to the Rotary housing unit pictured here. There are currently four Rotary housing units of various sizes in Nakusp.
Linda Harrop and Inga Ivany run back out of the frigid waters of the Arrow Lake after taking part in the annual polar bear dip at the docks in Burton. Harrop first organized the dip in 2012, and the event has since become an annual New Year's Day tradition.

Heading into the new year with a plunge

Residents of Burton headed to the docks for the fifth annual polar bear dip.

Linda Harrop and Inga Ivany run back out of the frigid waters of the Arrow Lake after taking part in the annual polar bear dip at the docks in Burton. Harrop first organized the dip in 2012, and the event has since become an annual New Year's Day tradition.
Deb Guest plates the main course of the evening, chicken supreme with capers and olives, with roasted cauliflower and hummus, roast orange glazed carrots, forbidden rice, and truffle oil. This was one of five courses served at Deb Guests New Year's Eve Gala at the Nakusp Seniors' Hall

Gourmet Gala gets Nakusp out on New Year’s Eve

Deb Guest hosts the second annual New Year's Eve Gala at the Nakusp Seniors' Hall.

Deb Guest plates the main course of the evening, chicken supreme with capers and olives, with roasted cauliflower and hummus, roast orange glazed carrots, forbidden rice, and truffle oil. This was one of five courses served at Deb Guests New Year's Eve Gala at the Nakusp Seniors' Hall
The DEV Galena docks at the Galena Bay ferry landing near Nakusp as motorists board the vessel. The back up ferry for the three terminals has been decommissioned, causing great concern among many residents in the area.

Residents concerned as Galena ferry is decommissioned

The back up ferry has been in operation since the 1960s, and its removal worries many in the area.

The DEV Galena docks at the Galena Bay ferry landing near Nakusp as motorists board the vessel. The back up ferry for the three terminals has been decommissioned, causing great concern among many residents in the area.
Flash sits proudly with his owner Stacy Einck-Paul and her daughters, Aubrey and Madison, after winning Best in Breed at the National Show at the Philadelphia Kennel Club on Nov. 19. He beat out 45 other Duck Tollers.

December 2016

Events from in and around Nakusp over the course of December 2016

Flash sits proudly with his owner Stacy Einck-Paul and her daughters, Aubrey and Madison, after winning Best in Breed at the National Show at the Philadelphia Kennel Club on Nov. 19. He beat out 45 other Duck Tollers.
Alex Lowen smiles at the end of her journey at Cape Spear, Newfoundland. Over the course of the summer and early fall, she biked from one end of Canada to the other, meeting some very fun people and making some very fond memories along the way.

November 2016

Events from in and around Nakusp over the month of November 2016

Alex Lowen smiles at the end of her journey at Cape Spear, Newfoundland. Over the course of the summer and early fall, she biked from one end of Canada to the other, meeting some very fun people and making some very fond memories along the way.
Darrel Davis shows off one of the pieces of gold found at one of his claims in Trout Lake. Davis' claim shows gold in amounts of 6.2 ounces per ton. Normally, gold in that area is found in traces of half an ounce to an ounce per ton.

October

Events in and around Nakusp during the month of October 2016

Darrel Davis shows off one of the pieces of gold found at one of his claims in Trout Lake. Davis' claim shows gold in amounts of 6.2 ounces per ton. Normally, gold in that area is found in traces of half an ounce to an ounce per ton.
Participants in the 12 and under category head out on their first lap around the course during the Sufferfest event at Rotary Park on Labour Day. Many kids took part in the event, with the youngest being just two years old.

September 2016

Events from in and around Nakusp during the month of September 2016

Participants in the 12 and under category head out on their first lap around the course during the Sufferfest event at Rotary Park on Labour Day. Many kids took part in the event, with the youngest being just two years old.
The Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department work hard to contain the fire at Wiebe Mill on Canada Day. The fire broke out early in the afternoon, and had crews rushing to the scene. In total, the scale building, shop, a front load tractor, chip pile, waster pile, and many logs were lost to the blaze.

July 2016

Events in and around Nakusp during the month of July 2016.

The Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department work hard to contain the fire at Wiebe Mill on Canada Day. The fire broke out early in the afternoon, and had crews rushing to the scene. In total, the scale building, shop, a front load tractor, chip pile, waster pile, and many logs were lost to the blaze.
Kennedy Pazurik and Sydney Bone smile after becoming second and first ambassadors to Nakusp, respectively. The two took part in the Nakusp Ambassador Program, the first of its kind in over four years. Along with being named first ambassador, Bone also won several awards, including the congeniality award, which was voted on by the candidates instead of the judges.

June 2016

Events from in and around Nakusp during the month of June 2016

Kennedy Pazurik and Sydney Bone smile after becoming second and first ambassadors to Nakusp, respectively. The two took part in the Nakusp Ambassador Program, the first of its kind in over four years. Along with being named first ambassador, Bone also won several awards, including the congeniality award, which was voted on by the candidates instead of the judges.
Alan Ross fills a bottle of cider for a customer during the Burton City Cidery grand opening. Alan and his wife Barbara, the cidery's owners, were so busy filling cider bottles and running the cash register, they hardly had a moment to step away from the counter.

May 2016

Events in and around Nakusp from the month of May 2016

Alan Ross fills a bottle of cider for a customer during the Burton City Cidery grand opening. Alan and his wife Barbara, the cidery's owners, were so busy filling cider bottles and running the cash register, they hardly had a moment to step away from the counter.
Protestors smile as the stand in front of the logging road near Summit Lake. The group is protesting NACFOR's decision to log this area of the forest, as it is the habitat for hibernating western toads. From left to right: Craig Pettitt of the Valhalla Wilderness Society, Eliose Charett, Gretchen Perk, Keara Butler, Walter Pasieka, Gabriela 'Storm' Grabowsky,and Monty Paul.

March 2016

Events in and around Nakusp from the month of March 2016

Protestors smile as the stand in front of the logging road near Summit Lake. The group is protesting NACFOR's decision to log this area of the forest, as it is the habitat for hibernating western toads. From left to right: Craig Pettitt of the Valhalla Wilderness Society, Eliose Charett, Gretchen Perk, Keara Butler, Walter Pasieka, Gabriela 'Storm' Grabowsky,and Monty Paul.
Avid skiers and snowboarders get ready to go on the lift at the Summit Lake Ski Hill.

January 2016

Events in and around Nakusp from the month of January 2016.

Avid skiers and snowboarders get ready to go on the lift at the Summit Lake Ski Hill.
Harry Ellens, president of the Nakusp Rotary Club smiles as he gives Sheila Anderson a bouquet of flowers. Anderson is this year's Rotary Citizen of the Year. She was nominated for the award because of her outstanding contributions to the village.

February 2016

Events in and around Nakusp from the month of February 2016.

Harry Ellens, president of the Nakusp Rotary Club smiles as he gives Sheila Anderson a bouquet of flowers. Anderson is this year's Rotary Citizen of the Year. She was nominated for the award because of her outstanding contributions to the village.
Frankincense the cub enjoys some fruit at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society. When he came to the society, he was about 26 lbs., which is about half of what he should weigh. Staff are doing their best to get him to bulk up before they introduce him to the other bears at the society.

Orphaned bear cub gets new lease on life

The bear was found in a wooded area near Nakusp early last week.

Frankincense the cub enjoys some fruit at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society. When he came to the society, he was about 26 lbs., which is about half of what he should weigh. Staff are doing their best to get him to bulk up before they introduce him to the other bears at the society.
From left to right: Outdoor Education students Rhys McLeod, Carmen Larder, and Cameron Olson smile as they take part in Enterprise Week in Pasco, Washington. Because the students are the only ones who have actual experience in running a business, they were asked to be one of the keynote speakers at the five day event.

Enterprise Week opens door for Outdoor Education students

This is the first time the Outdoor Education students have been invited to Enterprise Week.

From left to right: Outdoor Education students Rhys McLeod, Carmen Larder, and Cameron Olson smile as they take part in Enterprise Week in Pasco, Washington. Because the students are the only ones who have actual experience in running a business, they were asked to be one of the keynote speakers at the five day event.
Firefighters battle the blaze at the home of Jamie Paish in the early morning hours of July 2. Paish was living down at Box Lake at the time of the fire, finding out about the blaze when a friend woke him up at 4:30 a.m.

Local man reflects on life since fire destroyed his home

Five months after losing his home, Jamie Paish reflects on life and the incident.

Firefighters battle the blaze at the home of Jamie Paish in the early morning hours of July 2. Paish was living down at Box Lake at the time of the fire, finding out about the blaze when a friend woke him up at 4:30 a.m.
Mayumi van der Pol smiles as the new lights along the waterfront walkway illuminate the area. Rotary has been working hard for two years to raise the money needed for the project.

And Rotary said ‘Let there be light’

Rotary's waterfront lighting project is finally complete.

Mayumi van der Pol smiles as the new lights along the waterfront walkway illuminate the area. Rotary has been working hard for two years to raise the money needed for the project.