KICS is a non-profit that provides KICS also provides and maintains Public Internet terminals; a Nelson-based email discussion group called The Nelson List; and supports other internet-related projects throughout the area. Read more About KICS
News and Announcements
The next KICS Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
January 10th, 2011. We will be meeting at 6:30PM in the Lydia
Room of the Hume Hotel, 422 Vernon Street, Nelson. This is an
informal event, and anyone is welcome to join us. KICS is always open
to new members!Fans of the popular Nelson List mailing list service can now recieve the latest updates to their web-browser or portable device using the Nelson List's new RSS Feed.
Spring cleaning has begun - we've updated the SquirrelMail web-mail system, upgraded the spam filter and email system, and done a bit of minor housekeeping on the website. The server's so tidy, we barely recognize it!
If you own a business in the Kootenays and would like to host a public access internet station (with all costs—including internet connection fees—covered by KICS) please send us a message through our Support Ticket System. We will contact you and provide you with a copy of our Public Access Internet Station Agreement for your consideration.
KICS is currently supporting not-for-profit wireless internet initiatives in rural communities around the Western Kootenays through monetary donations and by providing network administration assistance and training. One such project is Kaslo infoNet, a community access wireless network for Kaslo and its neighbouring communities.
For over 10 years, KICS has been working to help individuals, businesses, and organizations get online and realize the enormous benefits that the internet offers. Consider supporting KICS by volunteering, purchasing a Membership, or making a cash donation through Paypal.
Our current Directors are Stevland Ambrose (President), Andy Chute (Vice President), Tom Clegg, Scott Frederick, Bo Pearce, and Russell Plant.
