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Members of Team Grey were all smiles after winning the Falcons Cup. They beat Team Green with a score of 3-2. Every goal of the game was scored in the final period of the game.

Falcons Cup draws in big funds for minor hockey

The fifth annual Falcons Cup was heavily attended and heavily supported.

Members of Team Grey were all smiles after winning the Falcons Cup. They beat Team Green with a score of 3-2. Every goal of the game was scored in the final period of the game.
Players from both the Nakusp Falcons and Kaslo Winter Hawks race toward the puck during the Falcons' first game of the season at the Nakusp Arena. Though the Falcons lost 10-2, all the players had a fun time on the ice, and look forward to their next game.

Novice Falcons take flight during their first game of the season

The team, who age range goes from four to eight, had a blast during their first game of the season.

Players from both the Nakusp Falcons and Kaslo Winter Hawks race toward the puck during the Falcons' first game of the season at the Nakusp Arena. Though the Falcons lost 10-2, all the players had a fun time on the ice, and look forward to their next game.

Overdue utility billings at the centre of council meeting

Highlights from the most recent village council meeting in Nakusp.

The Nakusp and District Museum Board is looking for funding to hire a new employee. Having the employee would be a great help to the museum, as it operates with the assistance of volunteers, but like many businesses and organizations, it is feeling the effects of volunteer burnout.

Musuem seeks funding as it looks to hire employee

The museum is looking for an employee in part because of a drop in volunteers.

The Nakusp and District Museum Board is looking for funding to hire a new employee. Having the employee would be a great help to the museum, as it operates with the assistance of volunteers, but like many businesses and organizations, it is feeling the effects of volunteer burnout.

Better At Home keeps making it better for seniors

The program has been in Nakusp for about a year now, and so far things are going very well.

The roof over the hockey arena at the Nakusp & District Sports Complex has finally been replaced. Though a replacement has been in need for a number of years, it was only recently the Village of Nakusp was able to secure funding for the project.

New roof installed at hockey arena

The new roof over the hockey arena in Nakusp has finally been completed.

The roof over the hockey arena at the Nakusp & District Sports Complex has finally been replaced. Though a replacement has been in need for a number of years, it was only recently the Village of Nakusp was able to secure funding for the project.

Outdoor Education students travel to Washington for Enterprise Week

Highlights from the School Board and Education Partnership Committee meetings of Dec. 6

Chiara Minchin of Nakusp smiles as she receives here certificate for completing Level 1 Boot Camp from Major Kevin Debiasio, the area cadet instructor cadre officer for theWest Kootenay region. Minchin was one of four cadets from Nakusp who are part of the Nelson Air Cadets.

From boot polishing to marching, local cadets learn the basics

Cadets from squadrons in Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, and Grand Forks came together to learn some new skills.

Chiara Minchin of Nakusp smiles as she receives here certificate for completing Level 1 Boot Camp from Major Kevin Debiasio, the area cadet instructor cadre officer for theWest Kootenay region. Minchin was one of four cadets from Nakusp who are part of the Nelson Air Cadets.
Members of the robotics club at Nakusp Secondary School work on projects for the 2017 RoboGames in Nelson. On average, there are about 12 students in the club. Pictured clockwise: Devyn Carbrey, Kaleo Lampimaki, Kane Zuidhof, and Jack Watt.

Stepping into the future at Nakusp Secondary School

A robotics club has been formed at the school, offering the chance for students to try something a little different.

Members of the robotics club at Nakusp Secondary School work on projects for the 2017 RoboGames in Nelson. On average, there are about 12 students in the club. Pictured clockwise: Devyn Carbrey, Kaleo Lampimaki, Kane Zuidhof, and Jack Watt.
Members of the West Kootenay Rapids Peewee team prepare to battle the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in a Tier One game at the Nakusp Arena on Dec. 4. The game marked the first time this season these two teams have played against each other.

Silverbacks prove their strength against the Rapids’ force

The West Kootenay Rapids peewee team did their best against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at the Nakusp Arena.

Members of the West Kootenay Rapids Peewee team prepare to battle the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in a Tier One game at the Nakusp Arena on Dec. 4. The game marked the first time this season these two teams have played against each other.
Jenna Arnold's Grade 4/5 class from Nakusp Elementary School stops by to deliver a donation of food for the Stuff the Bus campaign. All food collected from the event will go toward creating Christmas hampers for families in need around the Arrow Lakes region.

Nakusp gets stuffed for a good cause

The annual Stuff the Bus campaign is back to help families in need at Christmas.

Jenna Arnold's Grade 4/5 class from Nakusp Elementary School stops by to deliver a donation of food for the Stuff the Bus campaign. All food collected from the event will go toward creating Christmas hampers for families in need around the Arrow Lakes region.
Santa Claus himself made an appearance at the Light Up Parade, taking several local children on a ride in his sleigh. The parade is the highlight of the Celebration for many residents in the area, particularly the younger ones.

Kicking off the Christmas season with a celebration

The annual Celebration of Light was held in Nakusp to much fanfare.

Santa Claus himself made an appearance at the Light Up Parade, taking several local children on a ride in his sleigh. The parade is the highlight of the Celebration for many residents in the area, particularly the younger ones.

Local society aims at helping kids in need

Nakusp Area Christmas Bureau aims to make Christmas a little brighter for those in need during the holidays.

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.

Best in Breed (again)

Local breeder's dog once again takes home the prize for Best in Breed at a dog show in the United States.

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.
Works by Roni Jurgensen, Denyse Marshall, and Phil Soucy are on display and available for purchase at Studio Connexion during the gallery's Deck the Walls showing. The is the last official event of the season for the gallery, and features works from nine different artists around the Arrow Lakes region.

Deck the Walls at Studio Connexion

Studio Connexion hosts its final showing of the season.

Works by Roni Jurgensen, Denyse Marshall, and Phil Soucy are on display and available for purchase at Studio Connexion during the gallery's Deck the Walls showing. The is the last official event of the season for the gallery, and features works from nine different artists around the Arrow Lakes region.
The Nakusp and District Museum is hoping to hire an employee for its May to September season. Because it relies heavily on volunteers and donations, the Nakusp and District Museum Society is asking village council and the RDCK for assistance in acquiring the proper funding.

Museum seeks funding to hire seasonal employee

Highlights from the most recent village council meeting in Nakusp.

The Nakusp and District Museum is hoping to hire an employee for its May to September season. Because it relies heavily on volunteers and donations, the Nakusp and District Museum Society is asking village council and the RDCK for assistance in acquiring the proper funding.
Members from both the Kootenay Rapids Midget Rep team and the Vernon Vipers Midget Rep team battle for the puck during one of their matches at the Nakusp Arena over the weekend. Though both teams had fantastic players, the Vipers won both matches, 6-2 and 5-1.

Rapids’ fire not enough to stop Vipers’ venom at the Nakusp Arena

The Kootenay Rapids Midget Rep team took on the Vernon Vipers, but over the Nov. 25 weekend.

Members from both the Kootenay Rapids Midget Rep team and the Vernon Vipers Midget Rep team battle for the puck during one of their matches at the Nakusp Arena over the weekend. Though both teams had fantastic players, the Vipers won both matches, 6-2 and 5-1.
The Galena ferry, though smaller than the Nimkish pictured here, has been a crucial part of ferry services in the Arrow Lakes region.

Galena ferry to be decommissioned

The ferry has been in operation for almost 50 years, and has been crucial to the ferries in the Arrow Lakes region.

The Galena ferry, though smaller than the Nimkish pictured here, has been a crucial part of ferry services in the Arrow Lakes region.
Becky Greenhalf plays with her children Grace and Luke, along with their friend Lux Baron during Strong Start. Play time is highly encouraged at the program, as the program is planned with the understanding that children learn through play.

Giving children a Strong Start to their education

The early learning program has recently seen an increase in registration.

Becky Greenhalf plays with her children Grace and Luke, along with their friend Lux Baron during Strong Start. Play time is highly encouraged at the program, as the program is planned with the understanding that children learn through play.
Falcons player Michael Driedger skates toward the puck during a game against the Castlegar Sentinels on Nov. 20. Driedger was one of three players to score a goal during the game. Though the team played their hardest, the Sentinels won with a score of 5-3.

Peewee Falcons getting stronger with every game

Another weekend in Nakusp brings another Falcons game at the arena.

Falcons player Michael Driedger skates toward the puck during a game against the Castlegar Sentinels on Nov. 20. Driedger was one of three players to score a goal during the game. Though the team played their hardest, the Sentinels won with a score of 5-3.