\ 8 Castlegar News 1988 Review, March 30, 1988 i = ae Dewnets DBA had quiet “fairly quiet year,” according to president Joy Jenner. The DBA again co-spon sored — with the Castlegar Arts Council — the summer Concerts in the Park series. “It was a great way of supporting and encouraging recognition of some of our local talent,” Jenner says. Nestled along the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a city of many architectural contrasts and unparalleled scenic beauty as well as a thriving business and cultural centre We are proud of our variety of recreational facilities, excellent accommodations, fine dining, extensive shopping and high quality of life, and we are pleased to share them with you. Whether you're planning a business location, a seminar or convention, an unforgettable vacation or an early retirement, investigate the opportunities The DBA was also in volved this year with Sun- fest, sponsoring the Kids’ Olympies. More than 300 children from three to 12 years of age took part. The children's Christmas party at the Legion Hall was well received, with some 200 children in attendance for Santa's visit. DBA members also sup- ported the annual Castlegar United Way fundraising campaign by putting collec tion jars in their businesses. The Association's future was discussed at the end of the year and it was decided to drop membership dues to just $10 a year, “This is to encourage new members to sign up thereby increasing our membership and to give us a stronger voice,” Jenner said. in Nelson — the “Heritage Capital” of the Kootenays. For further information contact William Heflin Economic Development Commission 352-6711 NELS ON COLUMBIA Catch he frttige Spieit! RAISING THE ROOF .. . This 20, 1975 Castlegar News The Castlegar and District Community Complex, _ pre- sently in its 12th year of operation, has had 1.74 mil- lion persons utilize the fac- ility. On a yearly basis that figure represents approxi. mately 150,000 patrons per year. It is this type of use that the community leaders en- visioned when they pushed for referenda on the facility in the early 1970s. Certainly, if the people working on the referenda knew the success of the complex, they would have had a much easier time convincing the community of the benefits of such a facility. Over the years criticism has been levelled at the facility in terms of design and limited uses. In the earlier photograph from the Aug. shows roof going on the of seating and the need to develop the open area in the arena. However, over time it has been found that the existing seating is adequate for nearly all local functions and present needs are met. As well, criticism was heard concerning the com. munity hall and its limited uses due to design. Granted, the hall area is not ideal. However, it is still functional and well-used. The existing facility with its ice arena, concession, kitchen, arts/crafts room, meeting rooms and general hall area has played host to a wide variety of activities. Of course, in the winter months we think of the complex for its ice activities, The arena has provided recreational opportunities for all age groups through skat years when the local junior ing lessons, minor hockey, hockey club was drawing in figure skating, adult hockey, excess of 1,500 fans per game broomball and public skating. persons questioned the lack In addition, the facility has provided the spectator with the opportunity to view pro- _ Community Complex. Complex has had 1.74 million people walk through its doors over the last 12 years. Complex in 12th year summer home for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Major Junior Hockey League for the past five years. This is certainly a bonus for the facility as Seattle is one of the very few Junior A clubs that train outside of their home facility. When the ice is removed the arena area becomes a multi-use facility. Events in the facility have included trade fairs, Shrine Circus, car shows, rock concerts, con- ventions, religious assemb- lies, graduation exercises and bingos. Besides the arena portion of the facility, the meeting and hall areas of the facility are used on a regular basis. Throughout the year the hall is used daily for fitness classes or kids’ recreation programs. As well, the hall is booked regularly for meet- ings, bingos, dinners, dances, receptions and weddings. Already in 1988 the facility has played host to or is booked for four hockey the friendly vincial ch: ps in minor hockey, junior hockey — whose players have gone on to the NHL — as well as NHL stars such as the Richards, Eddie Shack, Dan- ny Gare and many, many more. The facility has been the —) tour ‘$, a summer hoc key school, the Seattle Thunderbird training camp, the Shrine Circus, the Koot- enay West Revelstoke NDP convention, trade fair, two religious assemblies and a car , there are num erous dinners, dances and weddings planned for the year. For the first six months of 1988 there presently exists only three Saturday nights where the hall is not being used. To operate such a facility and to provide the services which the public wants re. quires major funding. Fortu nately, the facility is man. aged in such a manner that expenditures are kept under control and an effort is made to continually increase rev. enues.. In fact, for the past five years there has been no marked increase in the ex penditures for the complex, but rather the past three years have seen a drop in expenditures. The idea of a community complex was a dream of many individuals for a num. ber of years in the 1960s and ‘70s. These individuals saw their dreams deflated at the polling station on a number of occasions. However, they never gave up but continued to work to make their dream a reality. It must be rewarding for them to realize that their facility has become such a focal point on the community and serves the community so well. Castlegar News 1988Réview, March 30, 1988 9g MLA happy with modernization nerators in , according B.C. Hydro could start work on installing the Hugh Keenleyside Dam as early as next ye to Rossland Trail MLA Chris D’Arey. “Next year is a pretty firm date,” he said. D'Arey says that although there is a surplus of power, demand would indicate the generators will be needed and now is the time to start. “With the lead time you would need 4-5 years for a project like Keenleyside power to make sure it is installed and to make sure all the bugs are out of it, their agenda would call for it to start next year,” D'Arcy says the Keenleyside Project is the most cost effective power project in B.C, And D'Arcy says that alhtough the turbines and generators won't be made here, Hydro has a policy of hiring locally. “Simply the earth removal and the construction to the building is a major undertaking.” The Hugh Keenleyside dam is in a good location, close to major a swithing station, so long transmission lines are not needed,” D'Arcy said. He also said he is encouraged by the continuing modernization of Westar Timber's Southern Wood Products saw mill, “I believe the continuing modernization of the Westar Timber sawmill — one which is in the process of making it the most modern not only in B.C., but in the world — is one of the most encouraging things that indicates we are going to have a major forest industrial operation.” D'Arcy says he is happy to see improvements to Cominco's Trail operations. -- “The accellerated modernization in Trail of the lead and silver operations along with the installation of some minor operations are not only going to*result in the stabilized economy of the operation — it's going to be here a lot longer — but also is going to give a lot cleaner air in Castlegar and Trail,” he said. “But, we have to realize that while we see Cominco, we smell Celgar.” If the local pulp mill and sawmill are the most modern in the world it means they are going to be here for quite a while, as well, D'Arcy said. “If we really wanted to get optimistic, we know that there is an enormous amount of wood chips available in the southern part of the province, easily enough for a 750 long tonne per day pulp mill just in the West Kootenay here alone. “It would be very nice if a group of investors, in light of the favorable market situation would take that step to utilize « “Certainly, that would resolve the existing wood chip surplus problem and it’s going to get worse, quite frankly, because sawmills are getting so efficient. “The fact is, the raw material is there on a stained basis and the markets are there right now.” parks. D'Arcy also sees a need for expansion in the area of “We hope to increase our tourism facilities with the parks ministry and the parks ministry needs to respond,” says D'Arcy, Specifically, D'Arcy would like to see an expansion of the Syringa Creek park camping facilities “It’s an increasingly popular camping spot and there is room there for expansion,” he said, D'Arcy says in simmer months campers are “lined-up” waiting for camping Spaces and “such an obvious public demand for a bigger facility” needs to be attended. The Ministry of the Environment is looking at making improvements Syringa. “There is request in and it's being considered by the environment ministry,” says D'Arcy. “We would like to see them at the very least make sure the group camping and overflow areas are fully utilized at Syringa Creek.” But, D'Arcy says the Prospect of funding the Syringa expansions does not look promising. The fact that there have been very few allocations of funding for parks anywhere in B.C. is a bad sign, D'Arcy says, and is also a strong indication of real need. Turning to highways, D'Arcy said: “By far the most pressing highway issue from a usage and public safety matter is the Pass Creek Road.” “It’s very narrow, it's very winding and it's simply unsafe,” he said. Major widening and straightening of the road needs to be-done and improvements to the road which have taken place in bits and pieces are simply not good enough,” says D'Arcy. “The Ministry of Highways has asked for a major allocation and we're hoping it will be approved,” he said. “Well, they are going to be doing some work but the question is, how much. “The school board in Castlegar has expressed a concern over the last couple of years and quite rightly so.” Other obstacles have been eliminated. Property has already been acquired and possible damage to the Rasp- berry Robson water system has been studied, he said. “The property has already been acquired about five enormous potential for extra pulp mill siredintaring years ago, so there’s no problem with right of way or capacity.” D'Arcy says he would much rather see that happen here in Castlegar than in other B.C. mills. nything like that.” D'Arcy says he has expressed concern the Highways Ministry that it take care not to get silt in Pass Creek Long brewing history KOKANEE LIGHT . . . Columbia Brewing Company Brewmaster Cliff Walker inspects the first bottling of Kokanee Glacier Light. The brewery also produces Kokanee Glacier Pilsner and Kootenay True Ale. There is a rich heritage of brewing in the Kootenays which had its beginnings in the late 1800s when the dis. covery of silver brought thousands of prospectors to the area. Towns sprang up overnight and with them dozens of small mountain breweries capitalizing on the abundance of fresh, glacier spring water. By the late 1950s, only four breweries remained and they united to form Interior Brew. eries Limited. Headquarters were moved to their present location in Creston and this name carried the small mountain brewing tradition through the '60s and into the early ‘70s. It was then that the name was changed to the Columbia Brewing Company to better reflect the moun: tain heritage of the brewery This was the beginning of a period of rapid expansion and upgrading of facilities at the brewery. This expansion in operating capacity has con tinued right through to this day as more and more British Columbians are discovering the excellence of the beers and ales produced by The Columbia Brewing Company. Presently, the brewery works at full capacity. More than 170 people earn their living brewing, transporting and selling the products of The Columbia Brewing Company. Annually, the company contributes millions of dollars directly to the local economy and through its commitment and the commitment of its employees to local sports, social and artistic endeavors in the area, the company has become a major contributor to community life throughout the Kootenay area. Today, The Columbia Brewing Company continues the quality tradition of mountain brewing with a complete range of unexcelled products which include: the because of the creek supplies water to Raspberry and Robson residents, “I believe if they take care and work closely with Robson/Raspberry that can be avoided as well,” D'Arcy says he is pleased with the expansion and improved air service at the Castlegar Airport. “It's certainly a major improvement over what was there before as far as the travelling public goes.” D'Arcy says with five flights daily to and from the west and three flights daily to and from the east Castlegar has the best and most frequent service ever by a major carrier, “We have a 96 per cent landing rate now and that would indicate the number of cancellations is very few for whatever reason, weather here or weather elsewhere. “The number of cancellations is very small and that gives us a better credibility,” he said. 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