MOTHER NATURES: 51yrs in business! Offering health food, vitamins, body care & natural bedding. 331 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 250-365-7750, www.mothernaturescastlegar.com

1-800-353-2602 PHONE NUMBER IS A SCAM: It is NOT the Pennywise toll-free number and if you call it in error, do not follow the instructions, hang up. Thank you. Pennywise.

DID YOU KNOW I make a brand new crossword every week? Sign up and get the first crack at solving these original puzzles. Subscribe at www.ClassiCanadianXwords.ca. Barb Olson.

KASLO THRIFT STORE: Open Wednesday-Saturday, 11:30am-2pm. Lots of exceptional winter gear. PLEASE do not leave donations when we are closed. Remember, they were valuable to you once and will be to someone else.

HEATING AND COOLING FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS? Call Canadian Aerothermal serving the Kootenays for over 15 years. 250-304-0455 or 250-505-8209. curttoni@canadianaerothermal.ca

LOOKING FOR LANGHAM INFO? Visit www.thelangham.ca

MIRROR LAKE WATER USERS COMMUNITY: Boil water advisory for all users. Inform renters and guests.

BIBLE STUDY: Don, 778-877-0579.

NEW SPRING HATS AND CLOTHING arriving now at Figments, Kaslo. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 250-353-2566.

DID YOU KNOW… Pennywise ad payments (cash or cheques) can be dropped off at And More Second Hand Store, 1398 McQuarrie St, Trail during regular store hours? Questions? Call 1-800-663-4619. Thank you, Pennywise.

CASTLEGAR YOUTH ACTION NETWORK -CYAN- OFFERS youth led activities and events. There are drop-ins and activities on Wednesdays between 3:30pm and 6:30pm, and a group last Friday of the month, 3-6pm. All services, free food and beverages provided. Contact Zoe Mackay, youth@cdcss.ca, FB Castlegar YAN, and Castlegar Youth Action Network on Instagram.

GARDEN BEDS! GARDEN BEDS! GARDENS BEDS! 2×6 and 2×8 all cedar beds. In stock Cedar Fencing and Tongue & Groove. 250-505-4207.

SELKIRK TRUSS can provide all your custom trusses for your reno or new build. Visit our website www.selkirktruss.com and get the answers to many of your questions. Selkirk Truss, 2894 Sentinel Rd, South Slocan. 250-359-7000.

VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPY, ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS: Friendly clinic, one patient at a time on premises, mask & sanitization required, extended medical insurance. Book online www.trailvitalitymassagetherapy.com 250-777-3024, 250-364-3024.

IT’S TREE PRUNING SEASON! Call Loki Tree Service at 250-353-2405 to book a free estimate or email info@lokitree.com

SHARPENING SERVICE: Saws, tools, scissors, knives, clipper blades. C&D Sharpening Service, 250-365-3658.

TREASURE SHOP CASTLEGAR HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 11am-3pm. Spring/Summer clothing now available! Call 250-365-7317 before donating items. Days to donate are Tuesdays & Saturdays.

BOIL WATER NOTICE for Fletcher Creek Improvement District water users. Please inform all renters & guests. FCID has a moratorium on all connections until further notice. Visit www.fletchercreekwater.com

REQUIRED TRAINING FOR FIREARMS AND HUNTING LICENCES AVAILABLE: Hunting (CORE) and Firearms Safety (PAL) Training Courses. Booking February, March & April, 2023. Classes in Nelson, Slocan and Nakusp. Contact Dorian Boswell, 250-265-8323 (cell), email: dbozconsulting@gmail.com

ALWAYS BUYING GOLD & SILVER: Coins, Collections, Accumulations, Rare & Common Gold & Silver coins. All Bullion, Maples, Rounds, Bars etc. 3rd generation collector. Call/text Chad, 250-863-3082.

VISIT FIGMENTS TO FIND UNIQUE GIFTS from across Canada and around the world. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 250-353-2566, Kaslo. www.figmentscanada.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS: Ericka Rankin-Friesen & Mariah Farrell are offering massages at half price while they await RMT registration. Early, late, and Saturday appointments available. Head 2 Toe Holistic Health Clinic, 1237-3rd St, Castlegar. Call 250-304-8700 or book online www.head2toecastlegar.ca

ACUPUNCTURIST ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS: Andrea Jones R.Ac. has joined our team. Early, late, and Saturday appointments available. Other services available include: Table Thai Massage, Reiki, and Cupping. Head 2 Toe Holistic Health Clinic, 1237-3rd St, Castlegar. Call 250-304-8700 or book online www.head2toecastlegar.ca

A HIGHLY ENTHUSIASTIC ORGANIZATION: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE KASLO AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ SHELTER SOCIETY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS ABBEY MANOR. We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in volunteering on the Board of Directors. Abbey Manor is a financially independent organization in keeping with the preservation of the valued senior citizens’ within our community. Interested parties can contact Chair: 250-353-2159 or Vice Chair: 250-353-7302. For information, our permanent staffing positions are as follows: Office Manager, Maintenance person, Janitor, Bookkeeper, Gardener, & Snow Removal person. The board oversees the work of the permanent staff.

CHIROPRACTOR ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS: Dr. Trent Gray, DC has joined our team to help us serve you better. Early, late, and Saturday appointments available. Head 2 Toe Holistic Health Clinic, 1237-3rd St, Castlegar. Call 250-304-8700 or book online www.head2toecastlegar.ca

WANECO ENTERPRISES CUSTOM SAWMILLING: Cedar and fir decking, siding, fencing, gardens, timbers. Call Wayne or Rochelle, 250-353-7126 or 250-353-1170, wanecoent@gmail.com

JB’S WELCOMES YOU BACK FOR OUR SPRING SEASON! Open Thursdays-Sundays, 3pm till closing. Happy Hour 3-6pm! 250-353-7716. Hope to see you soon!

CHIROPRACTOR in KASLO: 409 Water St, (behind Figments), DR. McKENZIE, Tuesdays, 250-551-3225. For appointments, 250-352-1322.

CHIROPRACTOR, DR. McKENZIE, SALMO: Thursdays, Willow Healing Arts Centre. Call 250-551-3225. NELSON, M.W.F, Community First Health Co-op, 250-352-1322.

SOMATIC REIKI & ENERGY MEDICINE: Akashic Soul Readings. Over 10yrs experience. www.shelleytomelin.com