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Nelson Museum exploring city’s past and present

Saturday marks the last day for the Nelson Museum “Following the Muse: A Histo- ry of the Arts in Nelson.”

The exhibition chronicles

visual and literary arts from

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pre-history right up to the pre: sent day. . Sandra Hartline and Nicola Harwood have researched the project since September, scan- ning old newspapers, examin- ing books and articles and con-

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views to document this vital part of our community history. The exhibition is enhanced by many original works of art. There are over 100 histori- cal photographs, copied by

Michael Cormie from originals in the museum collection and borrowed from members of the community.

Written texts have been

prepared by the researchers

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For 37 years, Hazel Kirk- wood has been a‘ school teacher, the last 25 in Castle- gar. This one, though, will be Mrs: Kirkwood’s last as'she re- tires at the end of this school year.

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While the Castlegar Rebels continue to seek a coach, the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League may be seek- ing to add a new team to the fold for next season.

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A quick peek in the dictio- nary tells us that gemology is the science dealing with gem- stones. If you don’t believe that, ask Robert Branning. He’s a gemologist.

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Deb Hubscher and bouquets of daffodils will be a familiar picture during the month of April as the Canadian Cancer Society canvasses the country for support.

Island sold to Japanese Investors

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The Castlegar News has learned that famous Zuckerburg Island will be sold to Japanese investors.

The deal, to be approved next month, will see Castlegar’s historic landmark turned over to Wi Phoole Yu Develop- ment Corp. for $18.9 million.

The Tokyo-based firm plans to build a 150-suite hotel and casino by the spring of 1998. The hotel and casino represents a total investment of $42.3 million to the localeconomy.

“We're excited about the acquisition,” Yu spokesperson Loof Lirpa said. “It’s an opportunity for us to expand our invest- ments in North America.”

Lirpa said his firm is also negotiating to purchase the Castlegar Golf Course and turn it into a private club for Japan- ese businessmen.

Ald. Kirk Duff called the pending sale a huge boost to the local economy. Cash from the transaction will enable city

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council to expand its plans for Twin Rivers Park, he said.

“We've been tossing around the idea of building a “Tribute to Colors’ pavilion. One month we might feature taupe, and the next month maybe mauve.”

The Castlegar and District Develop- ment Board’s Richard Maddocks de- fended the sale, saying people should embrace the Japanese yen.

“Believe it or not, this is a good deal,” he said. “It’s not some April Fool’s joke or something like that.”

Miller approves TFL transfer

Scott David Harrison EDITOR Unemployed sawmill workers could be back on the job in three weeks. : Monday, Forest Minister Dan Miller paved the way for the Castlegar sawmill’s reopening Monday when he approved the transfer of Tree Farm Li- cence No. 23 to Pope and Talbot Ltd. The deal sees Pope and Talbot purchase the

ets 0 ig Westshore Terminals Ltd. (formerly Westar Timber Ltd.) for $22 million U.S. “I think this is one of the best things that could have happened for the future

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of Castlegar’s forest industry,” Rossland- Trail MLA Ed Conroy said. “There are

industry in and around Castlegar will survive for many years to come.” The deal gives Pope and Talbot tim-

a Canada Highway to Castlegar. Under the agreement, though, Pope and Talbot will return timber rights from Pingston Creek north to Revelstoke to B.C., which

plans to create a Small Business Forest Enterprise Program for independent timber companies.

The land exchange, one of 20.condi-

ms applied to the transfer, will not af- fect Pope and Talbot’s annual allowable cut of 610,000 cubic metres of timber.

Another condition applied to the transfer sees Pope and Talbot ensure the long-term operation ofthe Castlega:

sawmill.

“Tm very pleased-to see the transfer go ahead,” Forest Minister Dan Miller said. “It was a long process but one that has benefitted every community.”

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