Tag Archives: food & drink

Dinner for the Cultured Soul – Gallery Fundraiser

Posted on October 6, 2022 by WKRAC admin

The Kootenay Gallery is on the move to a new location in Castlegar city centre. Before we can get there, the board and staff need to raise money. You can help us move toward this goal by attending Dinner for … Continue reading →

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Who needs a fall getaway?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Have you visited our region? Let us know about your spring or summer visit and you’ll be entered to win accommodation and awesome local gifts! Capitol Theatre | Ekruise | Gerick Cycle & Ski | Kaslo Hotel | Nelson Olive Oil | Gill & Gift … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening at the Kootenay Gallery

Posted on September 7, 2022 by WKRAC admin

What’s Been Happening Openings Mo Hamilton and Jan Kabatoff were on hand to celebrate the opening of their exhibitions. Public Talk Rewilding for Everyone:The Creation of Native Plant Gardens at the Kootenay GalleryOlga Hallborg of the Castlegar Butterflyway and Bren … Continue reading →

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Pass the Pyrahi at Taghum Hall

Posted on September 1, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Taghum Hall’s roots are steeped in Doukhobor culture, from floor-stomping polka dances to weddings, funerals, choir practices—and food, of course. Taghum Hall celebrates those roots at a special B.C. Culture Days event on Friday, September 23 with displays, demonstrations, and … Continue reading →

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Kootenay PRIDE

Posted on August 24, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Kootenay PRIDE is thrilled to be coming back to the streets, flag poles, museums, parks and plazas in a big way for the first fully in-person events since the shut down in 2020. The dedicated and busy team of volunteers … Continue reading →

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Call for Artists – From the Kitchen

Posted on August 24, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Food; it is something we partake of everyday, not just as a means of sustenance, but as part of our very culture, it tells the story of who we are. From our first day it becomes an integral part of … Continue reading →

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Kootenay Co-op Radio is hosting a FREE Community Block Party Event!

Posted on May 19, 2022 by WKRAC admin

After two long years, we’re all back! Kootenay Co-op Radio/93.5 FM and the community that supports it are ready to reunite, celebrate, and rock around the block. Mark Saturday, May 28 on your calendars, Kootenay Co-op Radio’s FREE BLOCK PARTY, … Continue reading →

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EAT IT UP! EXHIBITION AT OXYGEN ART CENTRE

Posted on May 11, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Oxygen Art Centre hosted artists Angela Glanzmann and Stephanie Yee as Artists-in-Residence from April 10th to the 23rd to create an installation for their exhibition entitled EAT IT UP!, which opened to the public on Wednesday, May 4. Glanzmann (Toronto) … Continue reading →

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Plein Air Art Meet Up

Posted on April 7, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Join us for a Plein Air Art day on the farm With our upcoming show ‘Farm and Field’ starting in May we have been invited to have a day of drawing and painting the animals of Gold Fox Acres. Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Host Your Own Soup for the Cultured Soul

Posted on February 17, 2022 by WKRAC admin

One of Castlegar’s favourite social events is back – with a twist. Soup for the Cultured Soul has been a successful fundraiser for the Kootenay Gallery of Art since 2011. Top Castlegar chefs offer their finest soups in unique pottery … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening at the Kootenay Gallery

Posted on February 3, 2022 by WKRAC admin

What’s Been Happening in the Gallery Inventory Val and Maggie are tremendously grateful to the hard-working volunteers who come each year after Christmas at the Gallery to conduct inventory and help put the Gift Shop back in order. They are … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening at the Kootenay Gallery

Posted on September 3, 2021 by WKRAC admin

What’s Been Happening at the Gallery We were delighted that retired Geography professor, Wendy Hurst and retired Geology professor, Lesley Anderton dropped in, along with many other people, to see Overburden: Geology, Extraction and Metamorphosis in a Chaotic Age. They … Continue reading →

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Chamber Newsletter April 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Indoor Dining Restrictions Extended. Tougher travel restrictions announced Friday April 23rd Local Nelson and area food and beverage businesses are continuing to be resilient for adapting and pivoting. Under extremely trying circumstances.  A term that we are sure they are … Continue reading →

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Chamber Newsletter April 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Indoor Dining Restrictions Extended. Tougher travel restrictions coming this week Monday’s press conference , Dr Bonnie Henry confirmed what was expected all along.  ALL current PHO guidelines and order will remain in place. She notes that over the coming five … Continue reading →

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Chamber Newsletter April 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by WKRAC admin

NOW OPEN: Applications for Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant!! The B.C. government will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres affected by the provincial health orders. City of Nelson also … Continue reading →

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Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Circuit Breaker Response: TAKE OUT – GET OUT

Posted on April 7, 2021 by WKRAC admin

BACKGROUND Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism (NKLT) represents and promotes the tourism businesses and communities around Kootenay Lake: Nelson to Meadow Creek and Riondel to Wynndel. NKLT is a non-profit organization supported by local organizations and businesses, and funded through … Continue reading →

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Newly released recipe collection celebrates living in an area of British Columbia that is absolutely fresh food rich!

Posted on February 17, 2021 by WKRAC admin

Make delicious and healthy meals at home with fresh fruits and vegetables from local sources. Whether from your own backyard garden or from a farmer’s market you are getting the best, freshest ingredients. Creston, British Columbia, Canada – February 9, … Continue reading →

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RELISH IN THE FLAVOURS AND FUN

Posted on November 11, 2020 by WKRAC admin

NELSON BURGER MONTH Innovative burgers fill the restaurants in Nelson and area throughout November. All “Burger Month Burgers” are only $15! Try one, or try 31! #FINDINGAWESOME RELISH IN THESE BURGERS KASLO GREAT GIFT GIVE-AWAY Come stay, shop and dine … Continue reading →

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Nelson, B.C.’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival celebrates the outdoors—outdoors!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by WKRAC admin

Novelist Sarah Louise Butler | Photo by Bobbi Barbarich Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 18 as Nelson B.C.’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival presents an in-person, outdoor, pandemic-guideline-compliant reading and wine tasting featuring two local authors and two B.C. wines … Continue reading →

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TechSoup Canada: Lend a virtual hand

Posted on May 28, 2020 by WKRAC admin

In this month’s By the Cup, we continue to share COVID-19 resources and explore the fascinating world of online volunteering. How to Save Your Nonprofit From the Financial Downturn The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting nonprofits hard. In this … Continue reading →

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