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Capt. Gerry Rempel, commanding officer of the 561 Osprey Air Cadets squadron, was honoured at the squadron’s annual ceremonial review this past weekend.

Youth unemployment in B.C. is at its highest level since May, 2010 as the Nelson Youth Employment Resource Centre launches its summer casual work program for 15 to 30 year olds.

At its annual general meeting this week, the West Kootenay EcoSociety announced that it has agreed to partner with Friends of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and BC Parks to ensure that visitors to the iconic park on Kootenay Lake have access to interpretive programs and displays.

Incoming Lions Club president Hope McRae’s golden retrievers were enthusiastic participants in the recent Walk for Guide Dogs

Basin residents who have taken a hiatus of at least one year after completing high school and wish to continue their education within the region are invited to apply for Columbia Basin Trust’s College Community Service Awards.

Malcolm will work alongside senior pastor and team leader Jim Reimer in a pastoral capacity. His primary responsibilities will be at KCF’s campus church in Castlegar known as Castlegar Christian Fellowship.

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard resort in Banff, Alberta, has donated $50,000 towards scholarships for students graduating from Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management program.

Abby, a 10-year-old Doberman Pinscher, gets a bath from Deborah and Josh at Selkirk Veterinary Clinic’s annual dog wash benefit for the SPCA, held earlier this month.

Nelson’s Italian Canadian Society held its annual Wine Fest earlier this month.

The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation declared the start of their Business Appreciation Days recently.