Karen Hamling

Karen Hamling served four terms as the mayor of Nakusp. Hamling retired after many years at the Arrow Lakes Hospital, most of which were spent as the Health Records Supervisor. She previously owned two businesses and is an active member in the community. Ms. Hamling is one of the original directors and founders of the Nakusp and Area Community Foundation. She has sat on several committees including the Nakusp and Area Development Board, Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Kootenay, Halcyon Home Redevelopment Committee, Southern Interior Development Trust, and Columbia River Treaty Local Government’s Committee.

Ms. Hamling received an Honourary Diploma in Community Leadership from Selkirk College in 2017 and is a recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Medal for Mayoral roll.

Passionate about her community and the health care system, she has worked to improve health care in her community.