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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Vol.8 • Issue 53
Car goes over bank at Grohman Narrows See Page 2
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The most interesting people of 2015 See Pages 14-15
Newsmaker of the Year:
GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star
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For breaking ground on a development that will radically alter the look of Baker St.’s east end, the Nelson Star has named the Kootenay Country Store Co-operative its 2015 Newsmaker of the Year. The start of the major development,
which will see a much larger store built on the former Extra Foods site along with 54 housing units on the upper floors, came as the co-op celebrated its 40th anniversary. “On the construction side, things are going full speed ahead,” project manager Russell Precious said last week. “There’s a whole lot of work going on inside that
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you can’t see from outside.” The west side of the residential portion is fully framed and Precious said electrical and mechanical tradespeople have been working in the underground parking area for almost six months, where the building’s infrastructure systems are based. CONTINUED ON A23
Nelson Commons moved from conception to reality this year. It’s expected to open in the late summer of 2016.
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250.352.7252 $279,999 CREEKSIDE HOME 2+ bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Close to town but a country feel. Many recent upgrades makes this home move in ready. Newer roof, new appliances, new kitchen cabinets paint and carpets. Oak floors are in good shape. MLS 2408985
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
$259,900
$885,000
3002 KIRBY RD 4 Bedroom rancher on 0.86 ac. Some reno finishing required. Generous room sizes with large family room. Double detached garage/workshop. Close to the Slocan River Beach. By appointment only.
WATERFRONT ACREAGE Incredible 9.6 acres with sandy beach across the hwy. Old orchard lands w/heritage summer residence, park-like grounds & fantastic views. Development potential 8 minutes out the North Shore. Try your offer! MLS 2408978 MLS 2398337
David Gentles 250.354.8225
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
$215,000 LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENT Simply life with this Blaylock condo, just minutes from Nelson on the North Shore. The two bedroom unit has a large covered deck, new flooring, and covered parking just outside your door. MLS 2408165
David Buss 250.354.9459
$199,000 GORGEOUS 6-MILE ACRES 1.25 level acres offering south west sun exposure w/ jaw dropping Kootenay Lake & mountain views. Open & spacious acres soaking in sunlight, new well, close to beaches, outdoor recreation & placed in an upscale neighborhood approx. 10 minutes to town. MLS 2409593
Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076
601 Baker St. Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 RHC REALTY
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