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  • Thought for Today!

    Wanderlust – (N) A strong desire or urge to wander or travel and explore the world.

    Photo San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua

  • Thought for Today!

    The problem is we are not eating food any more, we are eating food-like products.

    Photo La Serena Chile

  • Thought for Today!

    CHRISTMAS EVE TIMELINE HISTORY in 1818

    Christmas Eve Anthem

    The Christmas carol ‘Silent Night’ is performed for the first time in public in the Austrian village of Oberndorf on Christmas Eve at a midnight mass in the Saint Nicholas Church.

    Photo Oberndorf Austria

  • Thought for Today!

    If the truth makes you uncomfortable don’t blame the truth, blame the lie that made you comfortable.

    Photo Madagascar🇲🇬

  • Regional District of Central Kootenay

    This Saturday, December 2, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, is General Voting Day for three fire service loan authorization referendums in three separate fire protection service areas. The referendums will determine if electors are in favour of borrowing up to $750,000 for the replacement of a frontline fire engine for the North Shore Fire Department, Winlaw Fire Department, and Tarrys Fire Department.

    Electors within the boundary of the service area are the only persons entitled to participate in this assent vote. To determine if you are eligible to vote, click below on the fire protection service link in your area.

    Voting locations

    Electoral Area F

    North Shore Fire Protection Service

    North Shore Fire Hall (2703 Greenwood Road) North Shore Fire Dept

    For more information: www.rdck.ca/NSFireEngine

    Village of Slocan and defined portions of Electoral Area H and I

    Slocan Valley Fire Protection Service

    Crescent Valley Fire Hall (1365 Highway 6) Crescent Valley Fire Department

    Winlaw Volunteer Fire Hall (5741 Highway 6) Winlaw Volunteer Fire Department

    Village of Slocan Fire Hall (8877 Slocan South Road S Trail) Village of Slocan

    For more information: www.rdck.ca/SVFireEngine

    Electoral Area I

    Tarrys & Pass Creek Fire Protection Service

    Tarrys Fire Hall (2103 Highway 3A) Tarrys Fire Department

    For more information: www.rdck.ca/TarrysFireEngine

  • Nelson Police Department

    Nelson’s First Responders Unite with Local Businesses for the Annual 12 Days of Giving.

    Nelson’s First Responders are teaming up with Lua Gerun from Safeway, the Adventure Hotel, Verecan Capital Management, and the Salvation Army to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate in the community this holiday season.

    Ways to Contribute:

    Donate a Gift:

    Drop off an unwrapped new gift or book at the Nelson Police Department, Nelson Fire Department, or Nelson BC Ambulance Station.

    Receive a coupon for a complimentary breakfast sandwich at the Adventure Hotel on November 26th.

    Feed a Family:

    Visit the Nelson Safeway and sponsor a food basket to provide nourishment for a family in need.

    Receive a coupon for a free breakfast sandwich at the Adventure Hotel on November 26th.

    Make a Donation and Come for Breakfast:

    Bring cash, a new book, or a new unwrapped gift to the Adventure Hotel.

    Pre-register for a complimentary breakfast, courtesy of the Adventure Hotel on November 26th.

    Or Come Meet Santa and Join Us for the Gift and Food Hand Off:

    In person on November 26th at 10:00 am at the Adventure Hotel Parking Lot.

    Witness the collaborative effort as Nelson First Responders pass on gifts and food to Santa!

    May be an image of text that says 'NELSON FIRST RESPONDERS 12 DAYS OF GIVING Hampers and gift cards can purchased Nelson Safeway! HOLIDAY Toy/Food Drive Bring your donations before November 25th to help bring joy to the children and youth of Nelson and receive a coupon for a free breakfast at the Adventure Hotel on Nov. 26th, 2023 at 10:00AM Drop off Unwrapped Gifts at: Nelson Police Dept: 606 Stanley st Nelson Fire Hall: 919 ward st Nelson Ambulance Station: 820 Nelson Ave'

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