Archive for Community Events
Have your say about transit services in the West Kootenay Transit System
WEST KOOTENAY – BC Transit, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are inviting the public to give feedback to help shape the future of transit in the West Kootenay region.
BC Transit is seeking input from the public that will help prioritize options to improve transit in the Kootenay Lake West, City of Nelson and Castlegar and Area Transit Future Service Plan. Members of the public are invited to give their feedback on ridership needs in the West Kootenay Transit System.
Members of the public are invited to come give feedback at the public engagement session at:
Silverton
Tuesday, November 26
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall
203 Lake Ave, Silverton
More information & locations, see https://www.bctransit.com/west-kootenay/transit-future or go to BC Transit news. If you’re unable to attend the sessions, you can fill out the online survey – available until December 6th.
Residents of the Village of New Denver are reminded that there will be a temporary street closure on 6th Avenue between Union Street (Hwy 6) and Bellevue Street will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in order for the Slocan District Chamber of Commerce to hold a Christmas Merchants’ Night.
What is our vision for the future of the Village of New Denver? Join us on November 19 and share your ideas as we work towards our 100% renewable energy goals.
New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Nelson, Rossland and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) are developing a 100% Renewable Energy Plan to build on the region’s clean energy achievements and work toward a carbon neutral future with any remaining energy use coming from renewable sources. The goal is to have healthier and safer communities, stronger economies with better careers, and cleaner energy use locally.
On November 19, residents can learn more and give their input on how we can be successful in transitioning to 100% renewable energy while building strong community.
Topics such as housing density, deforestation, transportation and community planning are examples that illustrate how the community’s priorities can affect the action plan.
You’re invited to join the public renewable energy transition workshop November 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Silverton Memorial Hall to learn more and provide your input into the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan.
Local non-profit West Kootenay EcoSociety is developing the regional renewable energy plan and facilitating the workshop. Refreshments will be provided.
For further information, please click on the poster below or contact the Village Office.
Learn more about the Slocan Valley Wildfire Resiliency Program and how we can work together towards creating resilient, wildfire adapted communities here in the Slocan Valley. Industry specialists will present on different aspects of the impact and mitigation strategies related to wildfire, on-site demos of fuel management areas and the home assessment process, and a Q&A with industry experts. All area residents are invited to attend this free event on Sunday, Sept. 29th at the Silverton Memorial Hall (203 Lake Ave) from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Garden Spring Clean Up
Every year, the NIMC hosts a garden clean-up meant to help clean up the Heiwa Teien (Peace Garden) before the site opens for the season.
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2019 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools – refreshments and prizes will be provided.
ARBOUR DAY
The Village of New Denver is holding an Arbour Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. We will pick up all yard and pruning waste that is placed at the curb by 8 a.m. Please ensure that all branches are bundled and tied and all garden refuse (leaves, etc.) is bagged. Absolutely no household garbage or construction material will be picked up. Please ensure that all bundles and bags are an acceptable weight and that bundles are not more than 3 feet in length. On Arbour Day only residents that have trees or branches too big to bundle are invited to take them to the old dumpsite from 9 am to 2 pm, where Public Works staff will be available. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Each year residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of hazardous waste for free. The Regional District of Central Kootenay will be hosting the following six Household Hazardous Waste Roundup Events in the fall of 2018.
| Date | Location | Time |
| Sat. Sep 15 | Creston & District Community Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. Sep 16 | Salmo Recycling Depot | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sat. Sep 22 | Silverton Public Works Yard | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. Sep 23 | Nakusp Arena | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sat. Sep 29 | Castlegar & District Community Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Click HERE for a list of what will be accepted at 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Events. (NOTE: List of acceptable materials may change depending upon the participation of Stewardship Agencies.)
The Slocan Lake Stewardship Society is proud to present Wild Days, a wildly successful nature program in its fourth year! Wild Days are three family-oriented nature walks in August to explore different habitats within the Slocan Lake watershed. Each day will have local naturalists and scientists on tap to make the day interesting.
Every summer, Wild Days introduces a variety of destinations and themes and this year’s offerings include a fascinating “Evening with the Stars” with experts from Okanagan’s Royal Astronomical Society. We hope you can make it to one or all three of the following exciting programs.
The first program Hosts of Valley of the Ghosts is happening Saturday, August 4. Explore the Valley of the Ghosts from old saloons in Sandon to recovering forests with saskatoons along the K&S Rail Trail. Leaders include Hal Wright, Vida Turok, Marcy Mahr and Jim Moore. This tour is co-sponsored by the North Slocan Trails Society. Participants meet at the Prospector’s Pick store in Sandon’s downtown.
Did you know that toads and bats are trail users? The second program Toads & Bats Take to the Trails brings participants to Summit Lake on Saturday, August 11. Wildlife biologists Kat McGlynn and Elodie Kuhnert are teamed up to share how adult and baby toads along with elusive bats are using the rail trail along Summit Lake. This tour is co-sponsored by Hills Recreation Society and Kootenay Community Bat Project. Participants meet at the Rail Trail at the southeast end of Summit Lake and park on Summit Road.
Dig out your binoculars and get ready for an intergalactic experience of star-gazing. An Evening with the Stars is scheduled on Saturday, August 18. Experts Colleen O’Hare, Guy Mackie and Olaf Lutz will take participants on a star-studded tour of the universe. This tour is co-sponsored by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Okanagan Centre. Participants meet at the Centennial Park gazebo in New Denver. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Wild Days are FREE and the first two events run from 9 am to 12 noon. Please note that the third event Evening with the Stars is from 8 pm to 11 pm. Don’t forget to dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and snacks, and please carpool.
Wild Days 2018 is made possible by Columbia Basin Trust, RDCK Area H, and Regional Recreation Commission #6. For further information, please visit www.slocanlakess.com.
The annual Obon ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre.
A presentation was held on July 16th, 2018 at the Bosun Hall to view and discuss the feasibility plans for a new building created by Cover Architecture.
The preliminary plans have attempted to resolve all of the priorities and features that were requested during various rounds of consultation with community members and stakeholders.
For those unable to attend the presentation, information and feedback forms are available here:
Initial Plans – Bosun Hall Replacement
Feedback Form – Bosun Hall July 18
Please submit your feedback by July 31st, 2018 by sending it to the office by email, mail or in person. Thanks you for your input!