During the public period at the end of the Village of Nakusp’s Mar. 8 council meeting, Guy Duschene spoke to council of a co-generation plant project he’s exploring.
He said it’s not anywhere near a proposal at this point, only an idea “in the clouds,” but he wanted the village to be aware.
Basically, it would involve building a co-generation plant to help burn the waste produced from businesses such as Box Lake Lumber to transfer into electricity. The idea was also brought up during the forestry panel at one of the economic meetings.
“This project is going to take three years in the realization of it, and probably another two years to implement,” Duschene said. “We’re trying to create work, trying to create all those things.”
“This is all in the clouds right now,” he said. “But things begin in the clouds.”
SAR team locates missing man
Search and rescuers were called out at 1 a.m. on March 6 to locate a motorist who was not found at the scene of an accident.
The five-member crew located the driver inside his home and the SAR team was called off.
The accident happened on Brouse Loop Road just off of Highway 6 towards New Denver.
CBT call for artists and venues now on
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is calling for artists and venues for the annual culture tour which takes place in August.
This can mean anyone who has created something visual, written, performing, media or a mash up of all kinds of art.
“Last year visitors loves this event and we are expecting interest in this second year,” wrote CBT in a press release.
Thieves snatch items from marina
Police have reported a theft at the Nakusp Marina where two downriggers and a Hyundai generator were swiped out of a boat.
RCMP say the unknown suspects also tried to steal a mini-fridge and television but were unsuccessful.
The theft happened between Jan. 31 and Feb. 4. Police reported this to the Arrow Lakes News just last week.
A downrigger is a fishing tool used on boats to get bait and lures deeper in the water.
Injured man found on side of road
Police found and helped an unnamed man suffering from hypothermia and a severe bruise on top of his head.
RCMP say they found the man parked on the shoulder of Highway 31A asleep on Feb. 27 at 1 a.m. He was quickly transported to the Arrow Lakes Hospital where they helped him with his hypothermia.
The wound on his head was serious and he was then taken to Trail for examination. They found a severe bruise and a compressed disc in his back.
According to police, the male could not remember how he got hurt.
Police say there were signs of alcohol impairment, but they will not be considering charges.