Kaslo Now

09/10/2026

08/12/2026

Come celebrate Kaslo's Birthday with us!

05/07/2026

It is that time of the year when the Village of Kaslo seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year!

If you know anyone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteerism and hasn't previously received the award, please consider submitting a nomination!

For further details and guidance on how to submit a nomination, follow the link in the ad.

The listing of previous recipients is attached. Who will be the next person to join this fantastic group of individuals?

01/08/2026

You’re invited! 🎉
Help us celebrate Eva Kelemen and her 21 years of leadership and service at the Kaslo & District Public Library.

📅 January 18, 2026 | 2–4 pm
📍 Heritage Hall, St. Andrew’s United Church

✨ Music • Munchies • Presentations ✨
All are welcome to this community open house!

11/18/2025

Please join us for food & friendship at our Reader's Theatre presentation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol at The Langham on Friday, December 19th in support of the New Library Project! Figgy Pudding, Soul Cakes, Mincemeat pies and Smoking Bishops (mulled wine) or a non-alcoholic punch will be served. Tickets for this fundraiser are $20/person and are only available through advance sales at Kaslo Library & Sunnyside Naturals

11/11/2025

Our current list of volunteer organizations who will be participating are as follows:

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Kaslo/Balfour
Emergency Support Services
Community Fund of North Kootenay
Kaslo Search and Rescue
Kaslo & Area Volunteer Fire Department
NavCare
VHKAS Thrift Store
Kaslo Wild Ultra

We welcome any other Not For Profit or Volunteer organization to be part of this event.

Contact [email protected] to register.

We strongly encourage anyone who has time to volunteer in the communities of Kaslo and Area D, to join us on November 22nd.
Without our highly engaged and supportive volunteer base, we wouldn't have the quality of life and range of arts, culture, heritage and recreational opportunities that we do.

🌟 Kaslo Volunteer Fair – Saturday, November 22! 🌟

Looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Join us at the Kaslo Volunteer Fair on Saturday, November 22 from 12:30–3:30 pm at the Kaslo Legion Hall!

Local organizations will be there, ready to chat about volunteer opportunities of all kinds - it’s like a job fair, but for volunteering!

Whether you’re new to town or a long-time resident, this is a great chance to connect, give back, and discover how you can be part of what makes Kaslo thrive.

📍 Kaslo Legion Hall
🕐 Saturday, November 22 | 12:30–3:30 PM

✨ Local organizations interested in hosting a table can contact [email protected] to register.

Brought to you by the Village of Kaslo in partnership with the Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce.

08/16/2025

This is definitely something worth taking in if you are in Kaslo.
It's great fun for Pirates of all ages.

08/15/2025

Today the Village of Kaslo is celebrating it's 132nd birthday.

Join us for cake, lemonade and entertainment in Legacy Park, right next to our historic City Hall.

The party starts at noon and goes to 2:00pm.

We will be announcing the 2025 Citizen of the Year at 1:30pm.

Don't forget that the Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society will be doing Heritage Walking Tours between 10:00am and noon. These will start and end at Legacy Park.

Stop by the park and visit Erin at the WildSafeBC Kaslo table or have a chat with Patrick Cheknita our Columbia Basin Trust Community Liaison for the Central West Basin.

Finally, we have limited number of pollinator seed packets available so you can do your part to contribute to encouraging pollinators in our community.

We hope to see you there!

08/13/2025

If you have ever wanted to take a tour to see some of Kaslo's heritage buildings and homes, this is the perfect opportunity.

Join us on Friday, August 15th, 2025.

Grab a beverage at one of our great local establishments then head over to City Hall to join others for a walk around lower Kaslo.

At the end of the tour, return to City Hall to join us for cake and lemonade to celebrate Kaslo's birthday.

This event has been coordinated by the Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary.

Thanks for being part of Kaslo's Birthday Celebration.