Uncategorized

New pilot project helps local farmers and regional food security

by Contributed - Nelson Star posted Sep 3, 2015 at 5:00 AM A new regional co-op has begun operations with a pilot project helping local farmers get their goods to a broader range of markets. The…


Love local, win big: It’s the third annual We ♥ Local awards!

Ready to spread the local love? Here’s how the contest works: British Columbians can nominate their local favourites beginning on August 17 through to September 6. Then, voting is open from September…


23rd Annual Hills Garlic Festival- Sunday Sept.13

The Annual Hills Garlic Festival is held the Sunday following Labour Day. This year, the Festival will take place on September 13 from 10am -5pm at Centennial Park in New Denver, BC. The Garlic…


Slocan Narrows Archaeological Project Digs Into the Past

Press Release – In the shadow of the towering Valhalla Mountains in the Slocan Valley, post-secondary students and educators are meticulously documenting the human history of our region that…


Slocan Valley Economic Development funds- Call for Proposals

The Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission (SVEDC) has received funding of $300,000 over three years from the Columbia Basin Trust, to be granted to stimulate economic development in the…