Kaslo Housing Society

17/06/2026

Weekly Housing Coffee Hour!

Join us every Friday from 10–11 AM for an open, intergenerational conversation about housing solutions in our community. Young families, newcomers, longtime locals and all perspectives welcome and needed.

Drop in anytime during the hour, no agenda, no pressure. $3 gets you coffee and a baked treat, with proceeds supporting the Seniors Society.

First session this Friday, June 19th. Hosted with thanks to the Kaslo Senior Citizens' Association - Branch # 81 for the space.

See you there!

09/06/2026

01/06/2026

The tools exist. The time is now.

RBC just released a major report confirming what we already know: Modern Methods of Construction can build homes up to 50% faster and 40% cheaper. The technology is proven in the Kootenays. The economic case is sound. What's needed is coordinated action.

We'd love to bring local builders, tradespeople, investors, and future residents into the conversation.

If you are knowledgeable about automated homebuilding, send a note to [email protected]

MMC can help build homes up to 50% faster and 40% cheaper than traditional methods

01/05/2026

The Kaslo Housing Society including chair Kathie Hanson joined regional organizations at the Housing Symposium in Nelson yesterday. Our own Erika Bird delivered a wonderful presentation on Penny Lane Apartments and Kaslo's projects, and Jean-Marc LaFlamme was there capturing content on housing innovation happening across the region. We are excited to co-create locally and regionally with all the community champions working toward real solutions. The Kootenays has everything it needs to solve the cost of living crisis and days like yesterday make it clear that deeper support and serious traction are within reach. Thank you to everyone who showed up and trying hardest!

Community Futures Central Kootenay BC Non-Profit Housing Association Ellenwood Homes North Mountain Construction LTD. Cover Architecture Selkirk College Regional District of Central Kootenay Village of Kaslo

24/04/2026

Know someone who should lead housing development in Kaslo and North Kootenay Lake?

KHS is hiring an Executive Director. Part-time, flexible, community-rooted. Real work, real impact.

Details: https://kaslohousingsociety.org/ed/

Please share widely and let's find a real solution to housing and cost of living in this region. We're a small but mighty housing society with big ambitions, and we're looking to collaborate across the Kootenays on serious innovation.

The right leader is out there. Help us find them. 🏡

23/04/2026

26/03/2026

Check out the new Kalesnikoff mass timber factory in Castlegar: https://youtu.be/JPcYMFDsYF0

Kalesnikoff is showing what is possible when manufacturing, automation, and construction come together to improve speed, precision, and cost.

We already have solutions for locally built, REAL affordable housing. Now it is time for the industry to rally around delivering them. Designers, manufacturers, builders, developers, and community partners all have a role to play.

Let’s move from potential to delivery. Reach out to us with your solutions or leave them in the comments!

Kalesnikoff created North America’s first modular mass timber facility in Castlegar, British Columbia to manufacture volumetric, pre-fabricated modular build...

20/02/2026

So many people were behind all the wonderful hot food and drinks at the Winter in the Forest Festival. The Kaslo Housing Society gives heartfelt thanks to Kaslo Front Street Market for providing all the hot dogs, buns and condiments, Cornucopia for the Veggie dogs, and Eric's Meat Market for soup ingredients.
A shout out to our awesome soup providers and volunteers: Dave Clancy, Phyllis White, Erika Cizek, Sheila Clare, Molly Leathwood, Joanne Klassen and Brian(?), Nicole Brown, Mary Jill Milne, Bonnie Van Tassel, Keenan Clapp, Heike Reeg-Smith, Jessie Hanson, and last but certainly not least, Susan Mulkey and Val Koenig who stayed all day in the snow - once again.
If I missed your name, please know you are appreciated a sight more than my record-keeping ability!
(Erika Bird)

17/02/2026

What a day @ Kaslo Winter in the Forest!

We started in dirt and ended in a full on snow globe. The snow came down like winter was waiting for its big entrance.

We had human dog sled races, bannock cooked over the fire, maple syrup poured on fresh snow (tire sur la neige), and beautiful blazes lit with purpose and care.

Music (Thx FRASE & Friends!) woodsman competition, kids laughing, soup steaming, and a whole lot of community spirit in the trees.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, played hard, donated to the housing society and stayed to dance in the storm. Huge gratitude to our sponsors Kaslo & District Community Forest Society, performers, volunteers, director Zia & sound Nev + partners who made it all happen.

Kaslo, you made winter proud. ❄️