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by Contributor on Sunday Jan 06 2013
Osprey Community Foundation recently welcomed a rather large donation from the Wildlife Genetics International.
Dr. David Paetkau and Wildlife Genetics International staff made a generous $5000 donation to Osprey’s Community Fund.
The Osprey Community Foundation grants support new or existing programs, capital projects, research, public awareness projects and/or innovation.
... by Contributor on Thursday Dec 27 2012
The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia recently announced that its awarding $550,127 in funding to thirteen non-profit projects across British Columbia — among the recipients is Nelson's Selkirk College.
The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia’s Board of Governors approved 67 grants over the course of 2012 totaling $2.34 million.
“We are excited about the work this...
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 25 2012
Columbia Power has received the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President’s Award of Excellence for Employee Safety, Silver Award Level and the CEA Vice President’s Award of Safety Excellence, Bronze Award Level for Generation.
The award is primarily due to its employees and contractors for their safety contribution over the past year.
For over 40 years, the CEA has...
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 18 2012
This Monday, (October 22) the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA) is inviting everyone to join students, teachers, and volunteers from across BC to celebrate the importance of literacy, school libraries, and the joy of reading, and “drop everything and read”.
In conjunction with Canadian National School Library Day and BC Public Library Month celebrations...
by Contributor on Sunday Oct 14 2012
There's a problem brewing in the lakes of B.C.
The Dreissenid mussel, which include Zebra and quagga mussels, is an invasive bivalve filter feeder that can cause extensive environmental and economic impacts in the ecosystems.
This has been a proven fact in in areas the Dreissenid mussel has become established.
“In an economic impact report prepared for Bonneville Power, a...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Aug 23 2012
The West Kootenay Toy Run is just around the corner but those riders wanting to get a head start on the rest of the field check out the first annual Ride to Support Veterans Sunday beginning in Trail.
For a small fee of $20 per bike, motorcycle enthusiasts can have a little fun while raising funds for veterans needing treatment for trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
... by Contributor on Monday Aug 06 2012
It's that time of year again and the West Kootenay Kennel Club is hosting it's 36th Annual All Breed Championship Dog Show at the Castlegar Communicty Church Soccer Field (the old Kinnaird Middle School) from August 17 - 19.
In addition to six all-breed conformation shows, there will also be four obedience trials and four rally obedience trials.
There will be two Conformation...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Jul 26 2012
Nelsonites are urged to make the Nelson City Hall Courtyard a happening place as the community joins forces to help the people of Johnsons Landing during a benefit concert.
The even kicks off a high noon, running until 9 p.m.
Some of the artists performing include Bill Bourne, Soniko Waira, Sunshine Drive, Tangerine Swing, Pat Henman, Bessie Wapp, The Alan Kirk Band, Randy Morse...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Monday Jul 16 2012
It's a few days and counting for the 2012 edition of the Starbelly Jam in beautiful Crawford Bay, B.C.
The annual celebration, which happens every year on the third full weekend of July, is celebrating its 13th festival — this year July 20-22.
The music and other entertainment is soulfully eclectic, and this year will include funk, world music, rock, hip-hop, reggae, blues,...
by Contributor on Tuesday Jun 19 2012
With the 25th anniversary run just around the corner, the West Kootenay Toy Run is stepping things up a notch.
For starters it is really a pleasure to be able to offer you all a chance at two raise money for the food-banks, women's shelters and families of the Kootenays.
The Toy run has two beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycles for raffle with only 3000 ticket being sold.
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