Jillian Trainor

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BCTF victorious after Supreme Court decision

The BCTF has come out on top after a nearly 15 year battle with the Liberal government of British Columbia.

Dawn Devlin (left) and Jodi Zinselmeyer strike a pose at the Bizarre Bazaar Art Party at the Old Fire Hall on Nov. 12. Devlin and Zinselmeyer were two of many party attendees who came in costume for the event.

Celebrating art and partying it up in Nakusp

The second Art Party in Nakusp was a smashing success at the Old Fire Hall.

Dawn Devlin (left) and Jodi Zinselmeyer strike a pose at the Bizarre Bazaar Art Party at the Old Fire Hall on Nov. 12. Devlin and Zinselmeyer were two of many party attendees who came in costume for the event.
Midget Falcon and Predator players battle for the puck in front of the Falcons' net during a midget hockey game at the Nakusp and District Arena on Nov. 12. Though the North Kootenay Falcons tried their hardest, it wasn't enough for a victory. The Falcons lost against the Boundary Predators 6-4.

North Kootenay Midget Falcons played hard against Boundary Predators

The team went up against the Boundary Predators on Nov. 12 for a hard fought match.

Midget Falcon and Predator players battle for the puck in front of the Falcons' net during a midget hockey game at the Nakusp and District Arena on Nov. 12. Though the North Kootenay Falcons tried their hardest, it wasn't enough for a victory. The Falcons lost against the Boundary Predators 6-4.

Village Council update: New health portal, Sufferfest funding request, Wildsafe bear recommendations

Highlights from the latest village council meeting.

School board update: sexual orientation policy and funding for new programs

Highlights from the most recent school board meeting.

Reny Kitto and Carlie Wilkinson, owners of Arkay Computers, recently moved to Nakusp. Though starting up a new business in a small community can sometimes be difficult, the pair have been busy, and many residents are very grateful Nakusp finally has shop like Arkay.

Everything is A “Arkay” in Nakusp

A new business has arrived in Nakusp, one the village has been in need of.

Reny Kitto and Carlie Wilkinson, owners of Arkay Computers, recently moved to Nakusp. Though starting up a new business in a small community can sometimes be difficult, the pair have been busy, and many residents are very grateful Nakusp finally has shop like Arkay.
An example of what the new rest stop signs will look like once Wi-fi is installed. Galena Bay is one of the stops to get Wi-fi. The goal is to install Wi-Fi at the first five sites as soon as possible, with the goal of having most of the 25 sites chosen be operational by the spring of 2017.

Wi-Fi coming to Galena Bay

The rest stop was one of 25 in the province chosen for the upgrade.

An example of what the new rest stop signs will look like once Wi-fi is installed. Galena Bay is one of the stops to get Wi-fi. The goal is to install Wi-Fi at the first five sites as soon as possible, with the goal of having most of the 25 sites chosen be operational by the spring of 2017.
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.

From British Columbia to Newfoundland: One Nakusp resident’s summer experience biking across Canada

Alex Lowen describes her experiences biking across the country.

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.

Village accepts society’s request for support

Highlights from the meeting of the Nakusp village council.

Bears, like the one pictured here at the Hills Garlic Festival in New Denver, broke into John Pazurik's outdoor freezer, causing damage and a loss of food estimated to be around $2000 caused in terms of damage and loss of food, including hamburger, roasts, sausages, bacon, and more. Frustrated, Pazurik wants something done. His suggestion: kill the bears.

Kill the bears: One resident’s view on this year’s bear season

One resident has had it with bears, and would like to see the animals dealt with in a different manner.

Bears, like the one pictured here at the Hills Garlic Festival in New Denver, broke into John Pazurik's outdoor freezer, causing damage and a loss of food estimated to be around $2000 caused in terms of damage and loss of food, including hamburger, roasts, sausages, bacon, and more. Frustrated, Pazurik wants something done. His suggestion: kill the bears.
Art Joyce takes to the stage as the title character in Dead Crow: Prologue. Watching Joyce perform, it became clear that not only was he performing the part of Dead Crow, he became Dead Crow.

Dead Crow comes alive at the Bonnington Arts Centre

The spellbinding show wowed audiences at its one and only performance in Nakusp.

Art Joyce takes to the stage as the title character in Dead Crow: Prologue. Watching Joyce perform, it became clear that not only was he performing the part of Dead Crow, he became Dead Crow.

What once was lost has now been found

Golf carts stolen from the Nakusp Centennial Golf Course have been recovered.

Members of the Nakusp Peewee Falcons face off against the Boundry Predators over the weekend at the Nakusp and District Arena. Though the Falcons lost both their games over the weekend, the team left with high spirits, knowing this was only the start of the season.

A great effort by Peewee and Bantam Falcons

Another weekend for minor hockey at the Nakusp and District Arena.

Members of the Nakusp Peewee Falcons face off against the Boundry Predators over the weekend at the Nakusp and District Arena. Though the Falcons lost both their games over the weekend, the team left with high spirits, knowing this was only the start of the season.

Local artists search for a place to call their own

Several local artists are looking for a shop in which to display and sell their work.

Isaac Flamand, captain of the Nakusp Bantam Falcons, takes aim during the Falcons' game against the Nelson Leafs on Oct. 23. Flamand scored the first goal for the team, and would also wind up earning one of the two hat tricks during the game. The Nakusp Falcons claimed victory over the Leafs with a score of 9-3.

A weekend of ups and downs for Nakusp hockey players

Both the Nakusp Bantam Falcons and the North Kootenay Midget Falcons duked it out against teams from around the Kootenays.

Isaac Flamand, captain of the Nakusp Bantam Falcons, takes aim during the Falcons' game against the Nelson Leafs on Oct. 23. Flamand scored the first goal for the team, and would also wind up earning one of the two hat tricks during the game. The Nakusp Falcons claimed victory over the Leafs with a score of 9-3.
Peter Gajda is the new principal at Nakusp Secondary School. While he has been an instructor for many years, this is his first time in an administrative role.

Meet the teacher

Third in a series of four on new instructors in School District 10

Peter Gajda is the new principal at Nakusp Secondary School. While he has been an instructor for many years, this is his first time in an administrative role.

Coding curriculum, bus driver shortage, and transportation funding

Highlights from the recent school board meeting for SD 10.

Siblings Shelly and Doug Thring perform at the Bonnington on Oct. 15 for their show Everythring Blues. Though it was a blues show, the pair also performed songs by a variety of other artists, including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Bonnie Raitt.

All things blues and every Thring in between

Brother and sister duo Doug and Shelly Thring performed their show "Everythring Blues" at the Bonnington Arts Centre on Oct. 15.

Siblings Shelly and Doug Thring perform at the Bonnington on Oct. 15 for their show Everythring Blues. Though it was a blues show, the pair also performed songs by a variety of other artists, including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Bonnie Raitt.
Volunteers with the Nakusp Fire Department show students at Nakusp Elementary School what they look like while wearing their full gear during a fire safety presentation at the Bonnington Arts Centre. The students are shown what they look like so they're not afraid of them if the students are ever caught in a fire.

Fire safety at Nakusp Elementary School

Students at Nakusp Elementary School learned about fire safety with the Nakusp Volunteer Fire Department.

Volunteers with the Nakusp Fire Department show students at Nakusp Elementary School what they look like while wearing their full gear during a fire safety presentation at the Bonnington Arts Centre. The students are shown what they look like so they're not afraid of them if the students are ever caught in a fire.
Jan Dahlen of Jan and Dan's Mushroom Station explains about the various mushrooms that grow in the area at the first annual mushroom festival. The mushroom station was among several vendors at the festival, which featured a variety of mushroom related foods, books, and more.

Fun times with fungi: Nakusp celebrates at Mushroom Fest

Residents came out to the Old Fire Hall for the first annual Mushroom Festival.

Jan Dahlen of Jan and Dan's Mushroom Station explains about the various mushrooms that grow in the area at the first annual mushroom festival. The mushroom station was among several vendors at the festival, which featured a variety of mushroom related foods, books, and more.