By Keith Powell
Nelson: Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine Takes A Hiatus
Nelson-based Kootenay Mountain Culture, known for its lavish production values, dramatic imagery and in-depth stories has announced they will not be publishing a summer print edition, and the future of the magazine is undecided.
“Like the Kootenays, and the world around us, we know that we need to evolve. We are not printing a Summer 2024 issue. Will we print again? We can’t be sure, and if we do, it will be different, and that’s a good thing,” stated Peter Moynes and Mitchell Scott, co-publishers of the magazine. “If we could continue to print Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, we would…The economic snowpack of our times is a tricky one.”
The magazine will continue to support their recently revamped website and other digital endeavors, like the Headwaters podcast.
Rossland: City Hall and Affordable Housing Open
Recently the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) moved into the residential portion of a new development in Rossland called Rossland Yards. The new complex is located at 1920 Third Avenue. Rossland City Hall occupies the ground floor of the development.
The building is designed primarily for Rossland families and the work force, providing 21 one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom units on the second, third and fourth floors.
Rossland Yards is the result of a partnership between the Province through BC Housing, the City of Rossland, Columbia Basin Trust, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund and the non-profit operator the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS).
Columbia Basin: Trust Celebrates Release of 5-Year Management Plan
Columbia Basin Trust is celebrating the release of its new Columbia Basin Management Plan 2024–2034. The overall focus is on health and resilience, with the intention for the plan to guide the Trust’s activities over the coming decade.
“It has been inspiring to hear from so many Basin residents over the past year as we traveled the region to talk about what’s most important in communities today, and how that may change in the future,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This long-term plan reflects a common theme of those conversations—the enduring desire of residents to remain connected to each other, to their communities, and to the incredible natural environment of the region.”
Here are some of the achievements the Trust is highlighting: 320 affordable housing units created, 893 child care spaces created; 245 new kilometres of regional fibre optic network constructed and 1,284 jobs created through support for business renewal.
Fruitvale: Affordable Housing Under Construction
Construction is also underway on a new 31-unit development at 96 Deadmarsh Ave in Fruitvale. The new development will provide a mix of one, two and three bedroom rental units for individuals, families, seniors and people living with disabilities. The housing will also be managed by LCAHS, which is partnering with the Province, the Village of Fruitvale and Columbia Basin Trust. Construction is expected to be complete by late 2025.