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Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – Obon Ceremony
The Obon ceremony is to be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at 2:00pm in the Kyowakai Hall at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – 306 Josephine Street.
The Kyowakai Hall will have its exhibits moved to accommodate the ceremony therefore the Centre will be open by donation. The general public are welcome to attend the ceremony. It is requested that those attending stay for the duration of the ceremony to prevent unnecessary disturbances to the other attendees.
Residents of the Village of New Denver are asked to observe the following rules regarding the use of sprinklers within the municipal boundaries:
| Level 1 Sprinkling Restrictions: | No sprinkling between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. |
All residents and visitors are reminded that a campfire ban is in effect within the Village of New Denver’s municipal boundaries, as well as in the surrounding rural areas.
Village of New Denver property taxes bills have been issued and are due before 4 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017. A 10% penalty will be applied to all amounts that are outstanding after the payment deadline. Eligible residents must return the completed Home Owner Grant claim form to the Village Office by the July 17th deadline in order to avoid penalty. Payments may be made in person at the Village Office (by cash, cheque or debit), by mail, or online through the Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
ArtWalk New Denver & Silverton kicks off July 14 and will run until September 10! This event showcases 18 local artists in 8 venues in New Denver and Silverton. Map will be available at local businesses and will guide you through the exhibits. We hope you have a chance to stroll among the local businesses and take in the wonderful art created in our community.
Castlegar and District Community Complex and Lifeguard Outreach Society team up to bring the Swim to Survive program to New Denver! This free event is two short days of swim lessons July 12 and 13, 1 pm-2:30pm at Bigelow Bay in New Denver. For Ages 5+ (kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult).
The Galena Trail cable car has been repaired and the trail is now open for visitors.
Annual tax notices have been mailed to all property owners in the Village of New Denver. Please note that penalties will apply if full payment is not received by the Village before Monday, July 17, 2017. (Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4 pm, except for statutory holidays). Payments can be made by cash, cheque or debit at the Village Office, or through Kootenay Savings Credit Union accounts online. If you own property in the Village but have not received a tax notice, please contact the Village Office.
The Village of New Denver would like to thank the May Days Committee, the Arena Society, Columbia Basin Trust, Fomi’s Bakery and all the people that came out to volunteer for the 2017 New Denver May Days events. The free BBQ lunch that was sponsored by the Village with the support of CBT and Fomi’s was a success with almost 200 hotdogs being given away.
All residents are asked to please manage their attractants and continue reporting wildlife sightings to the Conservation Officer Service. The correct number for the RAPP line is 1-877-952-7277.