Slocan Valley local Lou Lynn was named as a winner of a 2021 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts.
This year, eight great Canadian artists are being honoured in recognition of their exceptional careers and their remarkable contribution to the visual and media arts and fine crafts.
Lynn is the recipient of the Saidye Bronfman Award. The Canada Council for the Arts made the announcement on Feb. 23.
Here is Lynn spoking with Kootenay Coop Radio about the honour: