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    Category Archives: Transportation

    Jan 05 2021
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Thank you Speedpro!

    Thank you for your donation Speedpro Signs Nelson – The car magnets you donated will be used for our Home Support Program and Volunteer Driver Program. It’s encouraging to see community members stepping up and helping to support seniors in our area!  
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    Dec 18 2020
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Snow Shoveling For Seniors

    We need volunteers! There are seniors in our community that can use some help. If you can lend a hand shoveling snow, give us a call at (778)463-5247. Thank you!
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    Now Accepting Senior Clients!
    Aug 19 2020
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    Home Support, Seniors news, Service Providers News, Transportation

    Services Currently Offered by Kootenay Seniors

    Kootenay Seniors is delighted to announce its services currently being offered. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL KOOTENAY SENIORS PROGRAMS FOLLOW STRICT COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
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    May 28 2020
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    COVID19, Home Support, Seniors news, Service Providers News, Transportation

    State of Services for Kootenay Seniors

    We’re acting as community coordinator for volunteer drivers and seniors. Free delivery of groceries to seniors and mobility-challenged persons. We can pickup pre-ordered and pre-paid groceries/pharmacy items. AND/OR go to the person’s home, pick up cash, or cheque, or grocery card, and bring it to t...
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    Oct 24 2019
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    Seniors news, Service Providers News, Transportation

    Volunteer Drivers Needed

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    Aug 20 2018
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Casual Memberships Now Available at Kootenay Carshare

    Kootenay Carshare Cooperative is now offering a new casual membership! There is no $500 membership share purchase required with a casual membership, and gas and insurance are always included. The casual membership structure is perfect for people who are looking to use a vehicle on a temporary basis,...
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    May 16 2018
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    Transportation

    Seniors Advocate – Report on Transportation

    Seniors Advocate calls for new program to help with seniors transportation and makes several recommendations to improve existing programs. To read the full report on click here. For a copy  to print out, 
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    Nov 01 2017
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Seniors Transit Ride Along to Trail Thursday November 30th 2017

    Come join the West Kootenay Seniors Transportation Coordinator for a day out. Learn to navigate Transit within the region. The group will meet at Ward and Baker bus stop for 9:35am where they will ride the 99 Kootenay Connector bus to Castlegar. The group will then transfer to the 98 Columbia Connec...
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    Sep 25 2017
    Administrator
    Transportation

    Shaw TV Community Producers program on Wheelchair accessible Van

    Nelson CARES and Kootenay Carshare staff and volunteers recently participated in the Shaw TV Community Producers program. Click on the icon below to see a great little video about the wheelchair accessible van now available to seniors in Nelson and area. Learn how Nelson CARES’ West Kootenay Seniors...
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    Jul 12 2017
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    Transportation

    Medications and Driving

    8 out of 10 senior drivers take regular medications, however most are unaware of how these medications affect their ability to drive safely. Driving under the influence of prescription drugs can jeopardize safe driving. A new website has been created and launched by the American Automobile Associati...
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    Jun 29 2017
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Wheelchair Accessible Van

    Kootenay Carshare now has a wheelchair accessible van! Any community member can join Carshare and book a wheelchair van when they need one, paying only for the hours they used it and the kilometers they drove. The wheelchair accessible van was added to the Carshare fleet with support from Nelson CAR...
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    Feb 16 2017
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Seniors Transit Trip to Trail

    Come Join the West Kootenay Seniors Transportation Coordinator for a day out on Transit. Wednesday March 22nd Leave downtown Nelson Ward and Baker bus stop at 9:43am Lunch and cards at Trail Seniors Branch 47 Leave Trail at 3:10pm to return to Nelson Call Dana at 250-352-2708 for details and to regi...
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    Nov 15 2016
    Administrator
    Transportation

    Seniors Face Challenges

    Powell River seniors face challenges: City lacks infrastructure required for suitable retirement community David Brindle / Powell River Peak (online) November 9, 2016 For many seniors in Powell River, the sunset years can be more worrisome than wonderful. Raymonde Gagnon said she and her husband, bo...
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    Oct 11 2016
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Seniors Advocate to survey handyDART users

    B.C.’s Seniors Advocate is asking 30,000  HandyDART users how well the service is helping them meet their transportation needs. HandyDART is a door-to-door service provided by TransLink, BC Transit, and their service providers for passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to ...
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    Seniors on a bus
    Jun 27 2016
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    Transportation

    RDCK Hopes to Roll out Transit Improvements

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    Senior man driving
    May 26 2016
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Driver’s license symbolizes freedom

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    Apr 20 2016
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Free Ride on Friday, April 22nd

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    Apr 18 2016
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    Transportation

    Kaslo Seniors Fair

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    Transportation Coordinator
    Apr 07 2016
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Come Meet the Seniors Transportation Cooridnator

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    Apr 06 2016
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    Seniors news, Transportation

    Seniors Transportation Coordinator

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