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Silverton Village Open House (recording)
The Village of Silverton Open House to discuss the Zincton proposal was recorded and is now available online.If you were unable to attend the original meeting on March 4, 2022, you can now see the presentation. https://youtu.be/0n6HE1xM39Y
Zincton All-Season Resort Proposal
Public review and comment period (Oct 21-Nov 22,2021) The Zincton Formal Proposal for developing an All-Season Resort in a critical wildlife corridor, between the communities of New Denver and Kaslo, is now available for public review on the Mountain Resort Branch website. A Virtual Public Open House will take place via Zoom on Thursday, October…
Press Releases
Press Pause, Let’s Plan: Provincial petition launches in response to Zincton
For Immediate Release: February 17, 2021 A petition asking for a pause on any new resort developments in the New Denver – Kaslo corridor has launched, asking the Province to help the region come up with a good plan for a healthy future. “We believe the Province cares about rural areas,” said Nicky Blackshaw, a…
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Campaign launches to protect special Piq kiʔláwnaʔ wilderness
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2020The Wild Connection – campaign launches to protect special Piq kiʔláwnaʔ wildernessZoom Press Conference:“Piq kiʔláwnaʔ is a gift of a place (Sinixt word for white grizzly pronounced pik-ki-lau-na),” said Nicky Blackshaw, a campaign spokesperson, “and our gift to the community is to work to protect this incredible area.” Concerned citizens…
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