Kootenay morning start: Castlegar is the sculpture capital of Canada

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Fun fact of the day:

Did you know that Castlegar is known as the sculpture capital of Canada? Between May and October each year, the city hosts an annual event called the Castlegar Sculpturewalk.

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A post shared by Castlegar Sculpturewalk (@castlegarsculpturewalk) on Nov 5, 2019 at 9:01pm PST

The event takes places between May and October and allows residents to view more than 30 unique sculptures around the city.

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Don’t miss out on these amazing pieces that will be featured in our Silent Auction at the Awards Gala on Nov. 2! #castlegarsculpturewalk2019 #lionsheadsmokeandbrewpub #donfrancis #corvinemanagement

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Weather forecast according to Environment Canada on Monday:

In Rossland:

It will be mainly sunny in the region with a high of 22 C.

In Nakusp:

Clouds will be clearing in the region throughout the day with a high of 18 C.

In Castlegar:

It will be mainly sunny in the region with a high of 22 C.

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