Author Archives: Wally Kampen

Hunter, Angler & outdoor enthusiast

FYI

“Our local Conservative MP Rob Morrison will be at Sage (beside Finleys) on Saturday July 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  He has extended an invitation to members of
the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club to attend for a meet and greet”

Howie Grant

NO CAMPFIRES

CAMPFIRE BAN

May be an image of campsite, fire and text that says 'CAMPFIRE BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY'

Nelson Fire RescueeoodtnSpsr05151lc6hfgl92hh0h875c46hmc6g58066l16t8u9874ama193  · Campfire prohibition 
Effective at 3 p.m. PDT on Monday, July 10, 2023, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon PDT on October 28, 2023, or until the orders are rescinded.

On July 10, 2023, the following open fires are prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre:
• Category 1 campfires as defined in the Wildfire Regulation;
• Category 2 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation; and,
• Category 3 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation.

In addition to open fires being prohibited, the following activities and equipment are also restricted:
• Fireworks;
• Sky lanterns;
• Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description;
• Binary exploding targets;
• Air curtain burners;
• Tiki and similar kind of torches; and,
• Chimineas.

Mickey McEwen Building Maintenance Manager

Nelson District Rod & Gun Club

Purpose of Position
The Maintenance Manager manages the building maintenance to ensure the long-term viability of
the Mickey McEwen Memorial Building for the best interests of the Nelson District Rod & Gun
Club. Building maintenance includes, but not limited to, regularly scheduled maintenance, furnace,
electrical, plumbing, snow shoveling, minor vegetation cutting, minor repairs and painting.
Incumbent is not expected to have any specific certifications or tickets but recognize what needs to
be done to ensure building and grounds are properly maintained in a cost-effective manner. This
would include contacting and directing qualified tradespeople and ensuring repairs are completed.
The incumbent would work closely with the Hall Rental Manager regarding rental damage, table
repairs, fixture repair or replacement and lights etc.
If you are interested in this volunteer position and would like more information, please contact Alan
Bond 250 352-7336, Jordon Braun 778 908-9535 or Howie Grant 250 551-1077.

For more contact info see contacts

SHEEP FEEDING PROGRAM

NELSON DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB SHEEP FEEDING PROGRAM

IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE
ATTENDING THE FEEDING SITE WITH FOOD FOR THE SHEEP.

PLEASE, DO NOT FEED THESE ANIMALS.

THIS IS A PROVINCIAL PROGRAM THAT HAS AUTHORIZED CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS
OF THE NDRGC AND THE WEST KOOTENAY BIG GAME ASSOCIATION AS THE
ONLY ONES PERMITTED TO FEED THESE ANIMALS AND ONLY AT THIS LOCATION.
THE FEED THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE CLUBS IS SHEEP SPECIFIC AS PRESCRIBED
BY A PROVINCE OF BC WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST. ANY DOMESTIC FEED CAN BE
HARMFUL AND POTENTIONALLY LETHAL FOR THE SHEEP.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Howie Grant
President
NDRGC