recycling schedule. The resort was built for $700,000 and paid for by the federal and provincial governments in the form of grants for the benefit of the municipality, which owns it. Wiens, referred to only as "the architect from Saskatchewan", was the only "outsider" involved the development. Not everyone in Nakusp was pleased with the development, and continued to hike a half mile to the site of original hot springs, until one night when the old pool was "mysteriously dynamited." The resort made a profit for the first time in 2010. Halcyon Hot Springs, another privately-owned hot springs resort, is north of Nakusp. Services The Nakusp recreational centre comprises an ice rink, squash court, curling rink, auditorium, outdoor tennis courts, and a soccer field around a five-hectare park. Arrow Lakes Hospital serves the village and surrounding communities. There is an elementary school, a high school, and a campus of Selkirk College. The schools are part of School District 10 Arrow Lakes which has its board office in Nakusp. The area also provides many opportunities for recreation, including the Summit Lake Ski Hill, a short drive out of town towards New Denver. Nakusp Airport (TC LID: CAQ5), with an asphalt runway in length, is northwest of the village on the hot springs road. Culture Nakusp is home to a community radio station, CJHQ-FM, and a small library and museum containing numerous local historical artifacts of the indigenous and settler communities of the region. In 2004 the village held its first Nakusp Music Fest, which proved to be a popular attraction. It was known as the Interior's largest classic rock festival, although classic rock isn't the only genre being played. The Nakusp Music Festival is no longer running, having come to an end in 2011. Notable people Parzival Copes (1924–2017), economist, was born in Nakusp. Paul Cyr (1963–2012), professional ice hockey player, was a resident 2007–2012. Herbert Wilfred Herridge (1895–1973), politician, resident during much of his life and at death. Brad Larsen (1977–), professional ice hockey player, was born in Nakusp. Graham Lea (1934–2013), broadcaster, politician and corporate leader, was born in Nakusp. George Makinson (1903–1986), politician, was born in Nakusp. Climate Nakusp has a humid continental climate (Dfb) or an inland oceanic climate (Cfb) depending on the isotherm used. The town experiences pleasantly warm summer days coupled with cool nights and moderately cold, snowy winters with annual snowfall averaging 66 inches