Wildsight is presenting the award winning documentary Peace Out: Energy Costs in East Kootenay and nearby communities from February 9 -14. This timely and essential film is about energy extraction in Western Canada, including the proposed Site C dam on the beautiful Peace River in northern British Columbia.

Ken and Arlene Boon, who farm in the Peace Valley, will answer questions and discuss this crucial issue, which affects everyone in British Columbia. Ken and Arlene are visiting the Kootenays on behalf of the Peace Valley Environment Association.

Here’s the synopsis on Peace Out:

“In Western Canada, an energy bonanza of unimaginable size is unfolding—far from the eyes of the world. In Canada’s vast Peace River region the mega-projects include a major new dam, tens of thousands of hydro-fracked shale gas wells, a nuclear power plant, and the Tar Sands. Energy costs. Ever wonder how much?”

“Award winning filmmaker Charles Wilkinson (Crash, Down Here, Max) assembled a cast of credible, often irreverent experts including internationally respected scientists, seasoned activists, elected officials, and well -informed area residents. The verdict that emerges is clear, non-partisan, entertaining, and well worth paying attention to.”

The film is showing…

Fernie: February 9, 7 p.m. at the Arts Station

Cranbrook: February 10, 7 p.m. at the COTR Lecture Theatre

Creston: February 12, 7 p.m. at the Rotacrest Hall

Invermere: February 13, 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall

Golden: February 14, 7 p.m. at the Centre for Peace

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