Category Archives: commentary

Do, but don’t learn

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Alistair

Today there was a book launching in Nelson in a children’s series entitled: Learn and Do. The book, called Let’s Plant a Flower, is aimed at small children and encourages them to go outdoors and do just that. What can I … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Landing

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Alistair

In 1894, Duncan A. McDonald filed a pre–emption for some land at Six Mile on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The landing named for him is located near the east end of Lower Six Mile Road. It is one … Continue reading →

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Plural ascending

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Alistair

Many of us are pleased to live in the West Kootenay. Yet it seems that some think we live in the West Kootenays (plural). The West Kootenay was formed when the Kootenay district was split into East and West portions … Continue reading →

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