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LETTER: Some perspective on energy dieting

by Graham Kenyon on 14 Jun 2013
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LETTER: Some perspective on energy dieting

Dear Editor,

Ken Holmes’ recent critique of the new Kootenay Energy Diet initiative was puzzling to me, not so much the pedantic detail offered to support his criticism, but rather the difficulty I have in understanding the ultimate purpose of his missive.  The ultimate purpose of the Energy Diet is clear enough: to conserve energy.  That’s good isn’t it? 

Don’t venture alone! Meet the Business Sherpa

by KAST on 11 Jun 2013
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Don’t venture alone! Meet the Business Sherpa

Building a business is heavy work, and the Business Sherpa can ease that journey, with free coaching, targeted resources, and interactive progress-tracking tools designed to take Basin manufacturing or technology businesses to the summit of success.

We are not disturbed by what is. We are disturbed by our opinions about what is

by Charles Jeanes on 11 Jun 2013
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We are not disturbed by what is. We are disturbed by our opinions about what is

“There is necessity and order, immune to my idea of what should be – or what ought to be if only humans were better.”  - Charles Jeanes, in my last column.

I fully intend to quit my negative habits of criticizing and judging. This column may start in the old vein, but trust me, by the end it is not a rant against capitalism, however it may seem from the start –  honest! I start with the trajectory of human history and end with uplift and cheer. Read on.

Kimberley RCMP continue search for missing campers

by Nelson Daily staff on 10 Jun 2013
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Kimberley RCMP continue search for missing campers

Kimberley RCMP said that two males (18 and 21) who were reported missing early Sunday morning (June 9) have not been located as of Monday.

Police were called around 2:30 am after two males — Stephen Thomson from Canal Flats and Nicholas Hoefnagels from Carstairs Alberta — who had been camping at Whitetail Lake had not been seen since 3 p.m. Saturday.

At 6 a.m. Search and Rescue teams from Kimberley and Columbia Valley along with RCMP began combing the area.

COMMENT: Thoughts on the future of the Doukhobors in Canada

by Ryan Androsoff on 06 Jun 2013
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The Doukhobor “Burning of Arms”, June 29, 1895. Painting by Terry McLean -- originally found at doukhobor.org

I’ve had Doukhoborism on my mind lately. A number of months ago I was asked if I would put some thoughts together about the modern day relevance of St. Peter’s Day (or Petrov Dien) for inclusion in the Canadian Doukhobor Society newsletter.

Attitudes, realities, and living in one's best

by Charles Jeanes on 03 Jun 2013
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Attitudes, realities, and living in one's best

 

“Dear optimist, pessimist and realist – while you argued, I drank the water.”

---- signed, the Opportunist

Rossland Energy Diet goes viral...across Kootenays

by Andrew Bennett on 30 May 2013
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Energy Diet Mark 1...

The enormously successful Rossland Energy Diet pilot project has spawned the Kootenay Energy Diet as Fortis BC now pounds regional pavement to drum up municipal support and homeowner interest in a slough of rebates and other incentives to improve the energy efficiency of residential and business buildings.

Mir Centre for Peace Summer Institute: The Economics of Happiness

by Contributor on 29 May 2013
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Mir Centre for Peace Summer Institute: The Economics of Happiness

This interactive workshop will critically examine how our conventional methods of measuring progress, and important decisions based on these methods, have led to a disconnection among humans, and between humans and the environment. 

This workshop follows a series of community peace cafes that were held in Nelson, Castlegar, Grand Forks and New Denver, facilitated by Dr. Roly Russell, founder of Grand Forks’ Sandhill Institute.

Everything is Connected

Award-winning doc features local journalist/farmer Andrew Bennett

by Adrian Barnes on 27 May 2013
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Permaculture, a new film by Rossland filmmakers James Klemmensen and Liam Barnes, took home some prizes at the recent U19 Film Fest and is now available for viewing on youtube. The short film documents Bennett's philosopny as he works at his dream of being a self-supporting farmer in the Mountain Kingdom.

Strengthening Our Relations - Regional Aboriginal Youth & Educators Conference

by Contributor on 22 May 2013
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Strengthening Our Relations - Regional Aboriginal Youth & Educators Conference
In May 2012, the Selkirk College community celebrated the unveiling of an Aboriginal Gathering Place at the school’s ​Castlegar campus.
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