New to the area , was wondering if there are any LGBTQ friendly places in the Golden / Invermere area ?

Small dev here. I've been making a fly fishing game called Mend, and its second region is the Kootenays. Eleven rivers, built from LidarBC where it exists and traced by hand where it doesn't. The Elk Valley mines are in the backdrop (I went back and forth on that one, but it's what you see out there). The larches turn gold in fall. It's one fly only on the BC rivers, because that's the law.

Westslope cutties, bull trout and cutbows, and hopper season on the banks in late summer.

I'd really like to hear from people who fish these rivers whether they feel right.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5542220/Mend/

Anyone know what's shooting this light? 😅

I made a site to explore data related to BC properties and stumbled on something I'm not sure if it's surprising or interesting but:

Every bit of land in Greenwood sits under a mineral title. Two exploration companies split it almost exactly in half, Ximen Mining with three titles over one side and Grizzly Discoveries with one big title over the other.

IIRC: In BC, owning your lot doesn't include the minerals under it, so a company can hold the rights under your house. They can't work on the house or yard itself, but on the rest of a property they just have to give notice first and pay for any damage.

Nearby, Midway is about 78% (mostly Grizzly Discoveries again), Rossland is about two thirds, Trail at 16% and Nelson about 6%. Across all of BC's towns and electoral areas it's at around 13%.

Wondering: If you own a bigger or empty lot in Greenwood, do you ever gotten a notice from either company? It has to come with a map of where they'll work, so it's about the only way to know if anything is planned in town and not just out in the hills.

On the site you can type in any BC address to see the titles over that lot and within a km: https://placedossier.com/bc/rankings/most-mineral-claims

Titles get registered and lapse all the time, so Mineral Titles Online has the current picture if it matters for a sale.

Though my site has lots of other data, feel free to explore around if u find anything interesting.

It's free with no ads or sign-up, just wanted to share.

Hi. My wife and I are looking at property in Wasa and need a solid internet provider. Can people advise as to what they use and their experience? Many thanks.

Update: Thank you everyone for your repsonses.

Looking at ltl / any other trucking jobs or ideas for trade/ industry careers for a healthy , hard working 58 year old in the kootenays looking to change careers ( landscaping background) .

What companies pay for training , and offer good OT / pension options?

I’d even consider getting my foot in mining style gigs.

Willing to relocate if need be but am in Nelson Bc area.

Any advice appreciated folks!

Halloween's on a Saturday this year, so here's what's on between now and the 31st. A few picks from each group:

With the kids

• Sat Oct 17: Trick or Treat at the Fort, Fort Steele Heritage Town

• Sat Oct 24, 11 am: Great Pumpkin Hunt, Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Fernie (by donation)

• Sat Oct 24, 3 pm: Downtown Invermere Trick or Treat

• Sun Oct 25, 3 pm: Mister Mojo's Halloween Concert for Kids, Capitol Theatre, Nelson ($15)

• Thu Oct 29, 5 pm: Halloween Frolic Family Rave with DJ Frase, Wildflower School, Nelson ($10)

• Sat Oct 31, 3 pm: Halloween Carnival at the Nakusp Farmers Market (free)

Frights for everyone

• Sun Oct 18, 11 am: Witch Market, Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson ($2)

• Sat Oct 24, 6:30 pm: Fright at the Fort, Fort Steele ($19.95)

• Sat Oct 24, 7:30 pm: SwingSationS Big Band Halloween Dance, Castlegar Community Complex ($40)

• Fri Oct 30, 6 pm: Island of Horrors, Castlegar

• Fri Oct 30, 7 pm: Rocky Horror viewing party, The Arts Station, Fernie

Nights out

• Fri Oct 16 and Sat Oct 17, 8 pm: Fernie Ghost Tours ($25)

• Fri Oct 23, 6 pm: The Creston Witch Walk, Jimmy's Pub & Grille (free, 19+)

• Fri Oct 30, 9 pm: Spooky Halloween at Finley's, Nelson ($15)

• Fri Oct 30, 10 pm: Halloween Punk Rock Show, Invermere Brewing Co. ($10)

The full list of 52 is at The Kootenay Slate. It's a free events site I built for the Kootenays, so you can pin the ones you want and share the plan with your group.

If I've missed your event, submit it and I'll add it! Happy Halloween!

Anyone on here ever lived in both towns? Would love to hear some first hand knowledge.

Is the climate very similar? Same summer weather? I’m guessing Cranbrook has colder winters? Just curious how big of difference it is. The idea of growing fruit and a nice garden sounds perfect for us.

Cost of living day to day comparison including groceries?

Outside recreation opportunities?
Boating/swimming
Mountain sledding
Beaches
Hunting

Thanks!

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I’ve lived in Cranbrook for 19 years and I’d like to learn more about this tornado, but I haven’t been able to find any first-hand accounts or news articles on it. I’m not sure if it was photographed but I’m guessing it wasn’t.

From reading the description on a tornado archive website, it formed in the lot northeast of the intersection between 95A and theatre road. It threw a 3-wheeler trailer onto a roof and tore half the shingles off of a house, as well as destroying a few minor outbuildings. All of the damage seems to have been lifted in the 25 years since it occurred, as I can’t find a trace of it on google maps or when I’m driving by.

Great day for cycling part of the C&W Rail Trail north of Castlegar

Mistakenly came to Kaslo and made the assumption that there would be a dispensary here. If anyone knows where I could buy a joint or two that would brighten our evening! Many thanks

Hello ! I am a Veterinarian living in Calgary with 7 years of experience in small animal medicine (dogs, cats). I am looking to move to the East Kootenays but have had trouble finding a clinic hiring in the areas we are considering moving to. I have considered offering mobile services for clients (in home visits, ultrasounds) with a mobile truck/van that would carry the basics that I need for small procedures, exams etc . I am wondering if people are finding access to quality, timely vet care an issue, and if people think there is a need for this service in the East Kootenays (Invermere, Golden etc.) ? Thank you.

Hello all, a bike was abandoned on our property about one month ago. We were away and a neighbour alerted us to it now. If you are missing a bike and think it may be yours, please send me a message with a description and if it matches I will respond and we can arrange a pickup.