By Keith Powell
Cranbrook: Morchella Market Launches Grocery Box Program
Cranbrook’s Morchella Market is officially launching a Grocery Box Program. The Market stated on their FB page, “After a successful test run, we’re thrilled to announce that we are now accepting new sign-ups. Experience the convenience of fresh, organically grown produce delivered right to your doorstep.”
The program features farm fresh eggs from Serenity Ridge in Wycliffe and a bag of locally roasted coffee. Morchella is only offering local Cranbrook deliveries at this time. You can sign up through the ‘Grocery Box Sign Up’ link on their website www.morchellamarket.com
Columbia Basin: Three new CBT Board Members
Three new members have joined the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust, becoming part of the 12-member Board which helps ensure that the organization continues to support the efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin.
The new members are Angus Graeme from Nelson, Karen Hamling from Nakusp and Christine Hoechsmann (pictured) from Cranbrook. Departing directors are Carol Andrews from Castlegar, Corky Evans from Winlaw, David Raven from Revelstoke and Aimee Watson from Kaslo.
Owen Torgerson from Valemount has been elected Vice-Chair and Jocelyn Carver from Nelson continues as Chair.
Nelson: Nelson: City of Nelson’s Hall Street Pier Recognized By National Award
The City of Nelson is proud to announce that the Hall Street Pier project has received an ‘Award of Excellence’ from Canadian Architect Magazine - the pre-eminent publication and voice for architecture and design in Canada.
On target to be completed this Spring, the pier will be a notable destination and prominent landmark at the end of the Hall Street corridor, bolstering the City’s vision to connect Baker Street and Hall Street to the waterfront.
The pier will be a four-season, day and night, attraction for locals and tourists alike. It proudly showcases Nelson’s heritage (with the Ladybird speedboat on permanent display), celebrates our culture of wood, and offers a range of usable amenity spaces (including a swimming area).
Currently under construction is the impressive canopy structure that forms an integral part of the pier. The canopy is a beacon, visible from the water and downtown.
Fernie: Wildsight Spearheads Highway 3 Wildlife Crossing Bridge
Two-hundred and forty dead animals are removed from Highway 3 through the Elk Valley every year, including deer, elk, moose and even bears. RoadWatchBC has identified ten key locations along the highway for future wildlife crossing infrastructure to keep wildlife—and drivers—safe.
Most of the 10 priority crossing sites, which are between Alexander Creek, halfway between the Alberta border and Sparwood, and Jaffray, would use existing bridges or new underpasses, in combination with fencing along the highway to drive wildlife towards the new crossings.
Wildsight is holding a public meeting called ‘Reconnecting the Rockies’ to discuss a proposed crossing bridge on March 14th in Fernie.