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Hydro rates set for jump Customers of the city-owned utility can expect to pay about $120 more per year for electricity MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
Nelson Hydro customers will see an increase on their power bill starting April 1. “Customers are going to see a 5.8 per cent increase,” said Nelson Hydro general manager Alex Love at Monday night’s committee of the whole meeting. For the average residential customer the increase will amount to about $10 per bimonthly bill. Love outlined several reasons for the increase over the 2011 rates, which included one-time maintenance costs for rock scaling near the access road of the power plant nearing completion. Hydro will also be sending a problematic G2 Shaft from the plant to Calgary for a heat treatment. Love said the shaft has been a problem for Nelson Hydro since it was installed. Mayor John Dooley asked whether or not the shaft was still under warranty, but Love said it has long since expired. The plan also includes $3 million for the proposed
District Energy System construction. The hot water heating system could begin generating revenue in its second or third year. Due to the cost of natural gas, Love said Nelson Hydro is still deciding whether the project is a go or no go. “How do we convince residents who are using natural gas to make the switch and pay for the costs of new infrastructure?” asked Dooley. Love echoed Dooley’s concern saying that they hadn’t predicted that the cost of natural gas would stay as low as it has, but said he believed in the end the District Energy System would be cheaper. If it doesn’t go ahead, $750,000 per year from 2013 to 2016 will go back into the Nelson Hydro budget. Other capital projects that Love said will be supported by the rate increase are the completion of the downtown conversion project and the construction of the Rosemont substation. A recommendation will come before council in February, which will amend the rate bylaw.
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Getting an edge on fundraising MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society is still hard at work raising money to make their dream of an outdoor facility in Nelson a reality. “We’re in the grant writing phase. We have the land and the design, we need the funds,” said Rob Levesque with the society. Instead of focusing all of their energy on grants, the society is organizing a one-of-a-kind event to involve the community in the project. “[Sk8 Fest] is going to be a one of a kind dining event,” said Levesque. “It is going to have a real street theme. We haven’t confirmed them, but I’m hoping the Rhythm Ropers will be there. There will be break dancers, buskers and musicians. A lot of the food is going to be street vendor style.” The main event of Sk8 Fest will be a game of Skate between some of Nelson’s best flat ground skateboarders. “The winner is going to win $1,000 which they will re-donate back to the outdoor skatepark. It is going to be really great. The game of Skate will be filmed and projected on a big screen as it’s going on and there will be an MC,” said Levesque. The society will also be unveiling
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The effort to bring an outdoor skatepark to Nelson has been ramped up.
some fundraising campaigns which will be discussed at their annual general meeting on February 2. “We’re going to unveil a few of our big fundraising events at the Sk8 Fest including the buy a square foot of the park for $50,” said Levesque. There will also be a gold, silver and bronze donation campaign. Anyone
who donates in those levels will be permanently recognized at the skatepark “in some nice signage.” In addition to reviewing the society’s progress to date, Levesque hopes the AGM will draw out some new people interested in donating their time. “We’ve basically been the same five people doing the same thing for almost 10 years,” he said. “We need new blood to invigorate the whole thing and get a new generation of people into it. It’s funny, the kids we signed up at the beginning have since grown up and moved away, or gone to university and living in other towns now.” Volunteers don’t need to be skateboarders, it is open to “anyone who believes in community improvement and believes in our community and wants to make Nelson a better place and help for the cause. That’s all we need.” The AGM will be on Thursday, February 2 at 7 p.m. at the Hume Hotel. Sk8 Fest will be at Mary Hall at Selkirk College on Friday, February 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available at Ripping Giraffe Boardshop, Nelson Ford, Husky Gas, Eddy Music and the Bridge. For more information about the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society contact Rob Levesque at KLOSPS@hotmail.com
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Nelson’s ‘wild mountains’ featured on segment of NBC’s Today Show BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
Though no actual mention of Nelson, the area received huge exposure this past Friday on NBC’s Today Show. Earlier this month a crew from the massively popular American morning news program touched down in Nelson to film a segment for the upcoming Red Bull Signature Series snowboarding event that will take place at Baldface Lodge in early February. Correspondent Jenna Wolfe and her NBC crew spent several days filming at the catski operation just north of Nelson and speaking with world renowned snowboarder Travis Rice who is the Signature Series host. “Everybody has their idea
of paradise. A perfect spot where every dream comes true,” Wolfe waxes while a helicopter shot of the mountainous terrain is featured. As far as a specific mention of Nelson, the fourminute segment never uses the city’s name. The closest descriptor is “deep in Canada’s wild mountains” and “just over the border in Canada’s British Columbia.” NBC is a sponsor of the Red Bull Signature Series that kicked off Saturday on the American network. The series will feature a number of adventure sports like mountain biking, freestyle motocross, ice cross downhill and BMX. The idea behind the series is to bring viewers “custom courses from the inspiration of the athletes themselves.” Travis Rice is one of the
Jenna Wolfe is the NBC correspondent who was in Nelson earlier this month working a segment on snowboarder Travis Rice.
world’s top snowboard athletes. His recent The Art of Flight film has bolstered his status even further in the outdoor scene. Rice told TransWorld SNOWboarding Magazine associate photo
editor Chris Wellhausen that he chose Baldface because of its reputation for great snow and world class terrain. “I was very particular about finding the perfect run so we actually looked everywhere, from heli terrain to off-resort,” Rice told Wellhausen. “It became apparent that with the infrastructure needed to run the contest, a cat operation would be the best call. We scoured three cat operations in the area because, statistically, the safest bet was to do something in Interior BC. We wanted to get enough elevation that [the course] could survive some warm spells or a week or two with no snow. That’s Story continues to ‘Signature’ on Page 9
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Help by recycling reducing waste. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Information Session – February 1st, 2012
School District 8 (Kootenay Lake) is very pleased to be able to offer a Late French Immersion Program for up to sixty students entering grade 6 in the 2012-2013 school year. The Program is located at Trafalgar Middle School for grades 6-8, and continues for grades 9-12 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School. The Late French Immersion Program is an “educational program in which a child whose first language is not French – studies in French.” (Dimitry Morales, Canadian Parents for French website) Parents, guardians and students who may be interested in pursuing a French Immersion educational program are invited to an Information Session. The purpose of this meeting will be to share information about the program and the application process. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:00 PM (PST) SD 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board Office 570 Johnstone Road, Nelson, BC. We recognize that not all interested families will be able to attend this information session. Up-to-date information will be available on our website (www.sd8.bc.ca) after February 1. Because the Late French Immersion Program is limited to sixty students, a process of application for the program is necessary. Details regarding the application process for the Late French Immersion Program will be made available at the Information Session on February 1 – and posted on the District Website thereafter. No applications for the Program will be accepted prior to 9:00 AM, February 15. This will allow families to decide whether the program suits the needs of their child. It will also allow all applicants to be familiar with the application process – either through attendance at the Information Session, or through reading the information on the website. All inquiries must be directed by email to: Willow Makortoff, wmakortoff@sd8.bc.ca
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Hired Equipment Registration West Kootenay District The West Kootenay District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is now completing Hired Equipment lists for the upcoming fiscal year. All individuals or companies who are currently registered through the ministry’s offices in Nelson or Grand Forks will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment by mail by the end of February. Individuals or companies who were not registered in 2011, but who wish to have their equipment listed, are invited to visit the Nelson or Grand Forks office to obtain the appropriate registration forms. You will be required to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance with minimum $2 million third party liability, and a WorkSafe BC clearance letter prior to starting work on any ministry projects. Dump trucks must provide a current weigh slip, front tire size, and manufacturer’s front axle rating. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year, and must be owned or leased-to-own in order to be eligible for registration. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations for the 2012/2013 fiscal year is March 20, 2012. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed. Register by March 20, 2012 at one of these offices:
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French meeting planned SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter
Mark it on your calendars and don’t forget to attend: the Kootenay Lake School District will host an information session early next month for those interested in pursuing French immersion in the 2012/13 school year. “We are striving as a district to be very clear with folks about what the French immersion program is and what’s expected of students and what the registration process will be,� said superintendent Jeff Jones, adding the lesson has been learned from the confusion generated by the registration process last year. Jones said parents and guardians interested in enrolling their students in French immersion will be given all necessary information on February 1 during the meeting at 7 p.m. at the SD8 board office (570 Johnstone Road). The program will have room for 60 students who will
Last year many parents were upset when they found out that their child would not be able to be part of the Grade 6 French immersion program at Trafalgar Middle School. Bob Hall photo
be entering Grade 6 in the 2012/13 school year. Jones said the meeting will touch on the registration process, registration deadline and any requirements for applicants. “Another change that we’ve made this year is that we’ve had one point of contact identified so that if people do have questions about the program they would contact Willow Makortoff (wmakortoff@sd8. bc.ca). “I think in the past there
was confusion about who to talk to about this.� Jones said the meeting will bring clarity to the registration and selection process should more students apply than the 60 available spots. “There’s a growing French community in the community of Nelson and I think there’s a strong advocacy group,� said Jones. For those unable to attend the meeting, all information will be posted to sd8.bc.ca the following day.
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Save Nelson jobs, RDCK directors tell BC Hydro GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is joining the chorus of political bodies condemning BC Hydro’s decision to close its Nelson office. A motion passed by the RDCK board Thursday urges the Crown corporation to cancel the layoffs of a handful of scientists of the Fish and Wildlife Compensation program, expected to take effect at the end of the month. Rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack noted the changes were announced last October without talking to funding partners, local government, or the public. Shadrack and Nelson city councillor Deb Kozak expect to meet with the program’s steering committee next month on behalf of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments, which
has already written its own letter of protest. He says a critical part of the conversation will be about retaining the knowledge, experience, and data held by soonto-be axed Nelson employees.
“Our request is they come into the Kootenays, where 50 per cent of their power is generated and talk to us about the delivery of this program.” Andy Shadrack Rural Kaslo Director
“Our request is they come to the Kootenays, where 50 per cent of their power is generated and talk to us about delivery of this program,” he says.
Nelson and Montrose councils have also written to make their opposition to the layoffs known, while over 45 scientists signed a letter decrying the moves. Hydro says the compensation program will continue to exist with the same funding, but will rely more heavily on community groups to carry out the work. Although the BC Wildlife Federation believed it had secured a stay of execution, COPE 378, the workers’ union, said last week the layoffs appear set to go ahead as planned. Further jobs are affected in BC Hydro’s Castlegar and Cranbrook offices, for a total of about a dozen. Cuts are also expected at the program’s office in Prince George. The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program was established to conserve and enhance habitat affected by BC Hydro dams.
Wildlife federation still fighting for compensation program GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
The BC Wildlife Federation continues to lobby government to preserve Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program jobs on the chopping block in Nelson, and come up with a new delivery model. According to an email from federation director Harvey Andrusak, they met with representatives of the environment and forest ministries on Thursday as well as the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund. The federation “emphasized the about-tobe-laid-off employees are the first priority and their retention in some form of employment status must be the first issue addressed,” Andrusak wrote. The federation is proposing the employees be rolled into the Ministry of Forests. They also made it “abundantly clear” BC Hydro shouldn’t both control the program and administer the funds. Andrusak said everyone agreed a new delivery model is required, and the Ministry of Environment committed to a tight timeline to define what that would look like. “All agreed we cannot afford to lose these
valued employees,” he said, adding they impressed upon the ministry they will continue to apply pressure to see a speedy resolution and won’t tolerate bureaucratic delays. The federation has another meeting scheduled soon with Environment Minister Terry Lake and the deputy minister of energy, who oversees BC Hydro. “It was pointed out to Ministry of Environment that there has been no analysis by BC Hydro of alternatives, no cost/benefit analysis, no communication with anyone, no compassion re: the employees and no plan moving forward,” Andrusak wrote. “In my opinion this speaks volumes to BC Hydro’s commitment to ecosystem restoration.” He added they hope to have the employee issue dealt immediately, and discuss new delivery models in less than two months. The Wildlife Federation has suggested the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund as a possible third party that could hold the program’s operating funds to protect it from government cuts or offloading, but would not be directly involved in program delivery. The organization could also leverage additional funds. However, it may or may not accept the role, Andrusak indicated.
Move jobs to Kootenay, says mayor Nelson mayor John Dooley is calling on BC Hydro to not only preserve jobs in Nelson, but move positions from the Lower Mainland to West Kootenay. “BC Hydro generates the bulk of its wealth from rural British Columbia, yet retains very few employees here other than those who maintain the infrastructure,” he says. “In this day and age, I see no reason why companies like BC Hydro can’t have more personnel living and working in our area.” Dooley adds it would help stimulate the rural economy. He made a similar proposal a decade ago as a city councillor, soon after the BC Liberals came to power. In an effort to stave off government layoffs, he spearheaded a plan to centralize ministries in places like Nelson. “We made a very strong case for not only retaining jobs in our region, but building upon them,” he says. However, it fell on deaf ears. Dooley says while a dozen job losses might have little impact in Vancouver or Victoria, it can be a severe blow to small communities. Plus, while there’s a good chance pinkslipped workers in a larger city will find other jobs without having to move, that’s less likely here. — Greg Nesteroff
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Editorial Immersion consultation
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here are few things parents get more passionate about than their child’s education. It’s a tough world out there and adults know the importance of preparing their little ones for the competition. Last year there was plenty of fireworks over Kootenay Lake School District’s French immersion program. Too many students wanted in, the registration process caught some parents off guard and the school board was unwilling to add a third class. It bordered on nasty at points as parents fought hard in an attempt to provide their kids the opportunity to benefit from the popular education stream. Last week the school district sent out a notice about the process for Grade 6 French immersion intake. There is a meeting scheduled for next week (see story on Page 4) and all parents who are eyeing this program as an option are encouraged to attend. Though there has been a process in place for many years, this time around it seems as though the school district is being extra cautious. It’s a wise course as the issue of too many students and not enough spaces is sure to repeat itself this time around. The main challenge for the school district is finding a solution that satisfies parents and fits within the budgetary pressures that are a constant. French immersion has a high attrition rate, many kids eventually find it’s not the right fit. The board has maintained that adding a third class has the potential to cause problems beyond Grade 6 and they are not willing to sacrifice the whole for the few. Fair enough. So what is the board going to do when the demand exceeds the two classes? It’s sure to happen this year and the solution is still not clear. The two main options are first come/ first serve and lottery. Both have flaws and both will result in disappointed parents. It all starts next Wednesday when the school district and parents begin to work towards a solution that’s fair and reasonable. Not everyone will emerge satisfied, but the school district should be commended for its consultative approach. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
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Council Column - Candace Batycki
Off to an agenda-packed start
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ast week I was doing a radio interview; the host introduced me as “perhaps Nelson’s greenest councillor” and I joked back, “in more ways than one!” As a rookie there is a lot to learn about how things are done at City Hall: the powers that a city council has (and does not have), how those powers are exercised through bylaw and regulation, and how council conducts its business. As someone who has largely worked with consensus process all my adult life, I am getting reacquainted with Roberts Rules of Order! Of course we also dive right into budget deliberations. We have received detailed presentations from Nelson Hydro and from the City operations manager regarding water, sewer and resource recovery (aka garbage and recycling). These utilities have self-contained budgets, and the annual rates are set early in the year: by the time you read this, those rate bylaws will have had their first three readings (adoption is scheduled for February 6). Then we’ll focus on the city’s operating budget and five-year financial plan. Most meetings are open to the public and there is a calendar on the city’s website. Please note the evening open house, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Councillors are also assigned portfolios and committees. In 2012 I am sharing the arts and culture portfolio with councillor Donna Macdonald. This includes the Cultural Development
The made-in-Nelson wood purchasing policy is one Batycki’s early achievements.
Commission, Community Heritage Commission, and the boards of the Nelson Public Library, Touchstones Nelson, and the Capitol Theatre. Portfolios are still a work in progress, and I expect to take on additional responsibilities, including on the environmental topics that are my particular field of interest. Thus far I have attended meetings of the boards of Touchstones Nelson and the Nelson Public Library. I am so grateful to the people who support institutions and community groups as board members. With so many groups in Nelson, finding good board members can be challenging. I encourage you to consider what you may have to offer. Qualities of a good board member start with passion for the mission of the organization. It helps to be a team player, capable of seeing the big picture, and to truly have the available time in your life. Other useful competencies include accounting and finance, marketing, communications, legal, business,
management, governance, previous board experience, strategic planning, and specific competencies related to the work of the organization. In the case of Touchstones Nelson, some knowledge about maintaining 110-year-old buildings is helpful too! I also attended the Kootenay Literary Competition awards ceremony earlier this month. Thanks to everyone who worked on this wonderful event, and particularly to the authors for getting out of their pajamas and reading from their works. Browsing the dozens and dozens of books by Kootenay authors available for sale, I am impressed again by the wealth of our talent. Like any councillor I have my own to-do list for this mandate. My platform included food security and localization, composting, transit, strengthening neighbourhoods, promoting healthy ecosystems, and improving communications between citizens and City Hall. During the election campaign I met with many people who are
active on these issues, and I’m continuing to meet more folks and learn about issues and potential actions. I’m looking forward to developing project plans in the months to come. Star readers will have read about my successful motion for the city to develop a made-in-Nelson wood purchasing policy that rewards more sustainable local wood businesses. And of the course the city’s sustainability plans now need to be acted on, too. As part of my commitment to open government, I have renamed my election website to councilorbatycki.org, and will be maintaining a blog and calendar there, as well as my existing platform. Please come by! I plan to blog weekly, and look forward to your comments and suggestions, and to conversations to come. Meanwhile, please get out and enjoy the snow! It’s the antidote to the winter blues. Councillor Batycki shares this Wednesday space with her colleagues around the table
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Dog bylaw must remain intact In a civilized democratic society, we accept that laws are passed by the politicians we elect to ensure all citizens are governed by, and to, the same standards. These laws are enacted because they benefit the majority of the population to gain a better society for all. Those citizens who make a choice to behave contrary to duly enacted laws can expect to be punished by penalty of law to gain compliance. It is in part, what makes us civilized. Case in point is Nelson’s dog prohibition downtown and in some parks. Animal control bylaws are present in most municipalities, because there is always going to be a small group of individuals who make the choice to behave contrary to what the majority expect. I hear arguments that tourists with pets are boycotting Nelson because they think our town isn’t dog friendly. This simply isn’t so. We have extensive, designated dog walks (you still have to clean up after your dog) and dog friendly accommodations for visitors, and kennels in the downtown core to temporarily board your pet while you shop. I have heard anecdotal evidence that visitors to our town feel that not allowing their dogs to defecate on six blocks of our downtown core spoils their Nelson experience, I remind them of the services mentioned previously. That said, I have to say, if tourists come to our town and think it’s OK to soil our streets in this manner, they can take their dogs and attitudes elsewhere. It is my contention that we lose more tourist traffic when visitors come to Nelson and are greeted by the sight and smell of dogs defecating and urinating on our downtown sidewalks. You don’t hear these visitors complain, they just say, “How disgusting! What a dirty little town”, and don’t come back. The attached photo was taken
This mess was spotted on the bottom of a light pole earlier this month on Baker Street.
earlier this month on Baker Street not far from a restaurant’s entrance and is not an uncommon sight on Baker Street even with dog control bylaws in place. I live on a busy corner in Uphill, where pedestrian traffic is high and thus so is dog traffic. I am constantly cleaning up other peoples’ dog crap. If these owners don’t like to clean up their own dog’s crap, what makes them think others want to do it? When I ask dog owners if they would like a bag to clean their mess, they look at me like I have a second head and keep walking. Recently a dog (no leash) charged at my 10-year-old son, in my own yard, snapping and snarling. The owner had no control over his animal and became less than apologetic when I threatened to chase his animal from my property with a shovel before it could injure my son. This is yet another example of why we need animal control bylaws in Nelson. Animal control bylaws are especially necessary in Nelson’s parks. Every time I go to a Nelson park, without exception, there is a thoughtless dog owner, allowing his animal to run wild (no leash) among other park users. If
these dogs aren’t jumping on someone or nipping at your heels, they’re defecating and urinating wherever they want. I’ve even seen dogs on leashes out of control, clothes lining young children on sidewalks and tripping up other sidewalk users. Not everyone thinks an unruly dog is cute. I would be a lot more tolerant of dog owners breaking the law with their pets in a city park if they had the integrity to apologize or clean up after themselves. I understand some owners are responsible, and do clean up, but many do not. As a result, the law is necessary and required to regulate all dog owners by the same standard. Unfortunately it ruins the experience for other dog owners, residents and tourists alike, that do abide by the law and basic public decency. Perhaps we all have to stand up and self-regulate these irresponsible dog owners and make them accountable for their bad behaviour. For the reasons stated above, I am in favour of Nelson’s animal control bylaws especially when it come to dogs. I hear arguments to repeal the no dogs downtown bylaw. This would be a mistake as human health and safety would be further compromised. In conclusion, I need to say that the city of Nelson has some responsibility as well. There is a dog control bylaw in place, but how can you expect to gain compliance from dog owners if you don’t enforce the bylaw? On many occasions I’ve seen a bylaw officer ignore blatant infractions of this law which encourages dog owners to continue their contrary behaviour knowing there will be no consequence. If you establish a law for any reason, you have to enforce that law in order to modify the law breakers behaviour to that of compliance. Keith Roenspiess Nelson
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News Signature Series will air in March Continued from Page 3 why we chose something on a Northeastern aspect. Basically, if it didn’t snow for two weeks, the aspect would still hold good snow. So we found this run [Scary Cherry] on Baldface.” Rice and a team of builders have been busy planning the course for almost two years. A total of 100 jumps and features were built during the summer months in preparation for the upcoming event. Though unconfirmed, Red Bull has invited the best snowboarders on the planet to take part including John Jackson, Nicolas Müller, DCP, Lucas Debari, Scotty Lago, Kazu Kokubo, Jake Blauvelt, Gigi Rüf, Wolle Nyvelt, Mark Landvik, Devun Walsh, Pat Moore, Shaun White, Terje Haakonsen, Mark Carter and of course Rice himself. The goal of the event is to bring snowboarding’s elite together in order to crown the best. “Seeing events like the North Face Masters and the resurgence of the King Of The Hill contest, that stuff is
great,” Rice told TransWorld’s Wellhausen.
“Travis Rice’s Supernatural event is the next chapter in winter’s hottest sport. Pushed to the edge by the creative genius of a man who is more than just a little crazy.” “But you don’t see those contests with the best riders in the world and they’re not showing snowboarding at it’s best just due to the situation. Snowboard films come out every year, and they show the current state of snowboarding. As far as contests, nothing is on par with what you see in a snowboard video. Of course, it’s an impossible situation because when filming people seek the best features. When we go out and off a couple mountain peaks, we might find one, maybe two, really cool features. A video part is the sum of these moments.
“I want to create an event where a contest run has the potential to be more progressive than a video part. I’d like to see this event become the highest echelon of competitive snowboarding. I’m totally backing slopestyle, all the stuff, but I feel that there’s even a level above slopestyle. Riding fresh snow changes everything. I’m hoping that the up and comers will be a big part of these events as they continue in the future. This one is a little legend heavy, but it’s the first year and we had to start it off.” Rice’s Signature Series is being called Supernatural and will take place February 2 to 9. It will air on NBC on March 31. Signing off her story this past Friday, Wolfe summed it up for viewers. “Travis Rice’s Supernatural event is the next chapter in winter’s hottest sport. Pushed to the edge by the creative genius of a man who is more than just a little crazy.” A link to the promo video can be found at http://win.gs/ xBB28A.
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Following their December meeting, the members of the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary voted unanimously to support the purchase of an InsufÁator for Kootenay Lake Hospital with a $10,000 donation to the Light Up the Hospital! campaign. Several members are pictured in the ALHA Thrift Shop in Nakusp.
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Ang Li is an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso whose performance credits and talents reach well beyond her years. Her youth, talent, personality and audience appeal, truly make her one the world’s rising classical piano stars. Her extensive repertoire ranges from early Baroque to contemporary piano music. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted free admission.
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NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
This is the 48th year that the Nelson Knights of Columbus have sponsored this event. Nomination papers are located at Nelson City Hall administration, Sonja’s China Cabinet and chamber of commerce. A cover letter is enclosed with the nomination papers. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. February 29, 2012. There’s a selection committee composed of five judges of which one is the chairman. These are citizens from Nelson chosen by the chairman. Details and criteria for nominations are in the letter and nomination form.
LUCAS MYERS PRESENTS: RANDY FROM CRESTON
Come into a world of simple truths, good times, and poor impulse control. A world where “party” is spelled with a “d”, where the smoke is always thick and the riffs are always heavy. Come into the world of Randy from Creston. As an “altered ego” of Lucas Myers, Randy has been seen rushing the stage at KMC’s Backyard Booty, discussing his “feminism” at the Nelson Women’s Centre Fundraiser, offering advice in various Pilotcopilot Productions including Dress, East, Hello Baby 1 and 2, and serving as the Nelson and District Credit Union’s online spokesperson in the Switch campaign (fer real!). Now he is going to be sharing some of his redneck truisms about child rearing, relationships and near death experiences in Randy from Creston: Tellin’ it Like it Iz, an entire evening of the Randster discussing such topics as What is a redneck? to why hockey still matters (a parable) to how to actually have sex in a canoe, fer real. Head down to the Scout Hall, January 27, 28, and 29 for some truth telling, song singin’ and butt kickin’. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., Sunday is a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eddy Music and $12 at the door.
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The Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community. There are open meet ups every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 207-601 Front Street besides Ellison’s.
Interested in playing table tennis? Head down to Blewett Elementary School every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For more information contact K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
Homelessness is a topic in the news, and on our streets and now, award-winning Nelson author Cyndi Sand-Eveland has taken it into the pages of her new novel for children, A Tinfoil Sky, published this month by Tundra Books. Sand-Eveland launches this, her second novel, Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Donations for Nelson Cares Society will be accepted at the Nelson Library launch. Otter Books will be on hand, and the author sign books.
Nelson and District Hospice Society will be offering a six week grief support series for adults grieving the death of a loved one. If interested, please contact nelsonhospice@netidea.com. Pre-registration is required. The series will run every Thursday from January 19 until February 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the public health unit multipurpose room.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. PURA VIDA FOUNDATION FIESTA The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. For further information, call 250Support the great work of local photographer Nathan Beninger’s 352-7078 weekday afternoons. foundation at a night of Latin food, salsa dancing and mariachi. The foundation hopes to attain their goal through varied projects. The Max and Irmas restaurant has live music Fridays and Saturdays current goal is to build a shelter for sexually exploited young girls of between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko ForsCusco, Peru and surrounding areas. In addition, Pura Vida strives berg. to provide basic necessities throughout Cusco that will enhance the living conditions for children and youth. The fiesta is Friday, January For teens only! The second annual book swap at the Nelson Public 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus. Library. Bring a book, take a book. The swap runs until January 28. It Tickets are $60 (which includes tapas and entertainment.) There is a takes place in the TeenScene. For more information contact Joanne wine passport available for an additional $15. Tickets are available at at jharris@nelson.ca. Mountain Waters Spa and Kootenay Valley Financial.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Gateways program at SelfDesign High is seeking proposals for science workshops from mentors in the community. We are also seeking a mentor for a sewing workshop. Gateways is a student-centred learning program for 13 and 14 year olds. No grades are given, rather the focus in on the learning process, with the community and world as a classroom. Gateways is looking for engaging, hands-on workshops that make learning fun! Workshops can take place at SelfDesign High or off site. Areas of interest include plant and animal biology, electricity, physics, chemistry, viruses and ecology. For an application form, information about pay rates and scheduling, please email jessicademers@selfdesign.org. Proposals must be received by Thursday, February 2.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Celebrate reading with the Nelson Leafs. Enjoy games, stories and snacks with the Leafs. Please pre-register at 352-6333. The activities are great for the whole family.
This Japanese martial arts is a holistic practice developing within us a vibrant integration of mind, body and spirit. Using powerful circular movements, the defender moves in complete harmony with the attacker, bringing the conflict to a peaceful conclusion for both. The techniques are natural and simple, and their effectiveness is derived from timing and positioning rather than from physical strength. It helps people develop greater flexibility, relaxation and power without aggression. For information, call Joan 250-551-5626.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Enjoy the company of others and play Scrabble every Sunday from 1 Picking Up The Pieces, a fabric art show by local artist Kate Bridger, p.m. to 3 p.m. at Wait’s News at 499 Baker Street. will be on display at the Nelson Public Library from now until January 30 during which time Bridger will donate 10 per cent from all MONDAY, JANUARY 30 sales to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Looking for a fun way to run around indoors this winter? Join Nelson’s indoor ultimate frisbee league on Monday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Drop-in spots available. ConLIONS CLUB KIDS VARIETY SHOW IS BACK The Lions Club of Nelson Kid’s Variety Show is back after a one year tact nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail.com for more information. absence. The show continues to be suitable for kids of all ages and will be held on January 25 at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club. Telephone Interested in doing some Scottish dancing? Every Monday from 7 ticket sales will be starting soon so please answer your phone when p.m. to 9 p.m. at Central School gym dancers get together to practice. we call and support your local Lions Club by purchasing tickets for Beginners are welcome. For more information contact Kathy at 250your family or for less fortunate kids in the community. 359-7545, June at 250-352-1836 or Beverly at 250-352-7850.
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Entertainment listings Spiritbar
The Royal
Below the Hume Hotel
330 Baker Street
Thursday, January 26
Thursday, January 26
For the first time in the Kootenays, Regrooved Canada will entertain music lovers at Spiritbar. The evening will feature sets by the UK’s Parker and from the States Griz. Funky crowd pleaser Parker is making his return to Nelson on his second Western Canada tour. Almost exactly a year ago, Parker unpredictably smashed Spiritbar and made his name known around the Kootenays. Griz will be making his first ever Canadian appearance at the Spiritbar. Griz has an extremely bright future in the music world. Supporting acts include B-Ron and Ryan Wells. Doors open at 10 p.m. Spiritbar has released 50 early bird tickets for $10. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.
Friday, January 27
The rise of Cleveland’s Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is a classic example of the American Dream, a group of five young “brothas” who had a goal and would not allow any barriers to stop from attaining this goal. Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone and Bizzy Bone went from being broke, hungry and homeless in 1993 to watching their brand of flowing, rolling, rapid-clip, harmonized rap -- dubbed the Cleveland Sound -- hit the top of the charts. Come check out this Grammy award winning hip hop duo. Early birds are only $15 each. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.
Satuday, January 28 Every weekend droves of culturally conscious hipsters, post-ravers, neo-hippies and social activists pack into some inconspicuous underground venue. They want to experience the intensity of bass-heavy anthems and dance together in a newly thriving cultural collective. At the forefront of this movement is Timothy Wisdom — the most sought-after powerhouse behind Vancouver’s exploding intentional dance community. Timothy’s sets literally lift audiences off their feet, arousing ecstatic screams from the crowd in a relentless stream of perpetual sonic mayhem. Combining the tricks of turntablism and MCing, with productions that cross multiple music styles, this DJ really puts the punch into his art form. Doors open at 10 p.m. and if you arrive before 11 p.m. cover is $5.
421 Victoria Street — tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Capitol Season Series Presents Ballet Jörgen Canada Anastasia Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m.
Nelson Overture Concert Series Presents Ang Li Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m. Adult: $24; Full Time Student: $14
Crooked Brothers Join us for an evening of folk and roots music with the wonderful Crooked Brothers. Their blend of timeless country classic sounds, back porch blues and stomping scrap yard funk has gained the attention of many folk festival and roots music fans both live and on their carefully crafted albums. All three members are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists each juggling and taking turns with banjos, mandolins, dobro, guitar and harmonicas. They really are a treat for your ears. Nelson’s own Cattle Annie and the Crooked Corral will open the show with their unique western sound. Tickets are $10 and are available at Royal Espresso and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
The Capitol Theatre
Friday, January 27 They’ve played here once before as Flowmotion, but now with a new name and a renewed energy for their older music and newer creations they return as the True Spokes and come ready to rock the Royal! They are one of Seattle’s most distinctly diverse rock bands. This is an act that fails to fall into an easily packaged genre, succeeds in defying stereotypes, and throws one hell of a party no matter what city, town or festival the five-piece band happens to land in. Nelson’s jammy, improv group Terradactagon will open the show. Tickets are $15 and are available at Royal Espresso and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 705 Vernon Street
Friday, January 27 Stop by Finley’s after work. Sit back and relax as they celebrate customer appreciation night every Friday. Have a drink and enjoy some appetizers while the DJ plays all your requests.
Tuesday, January 30 Calling all musicians to Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill for open mic jam nights. Amps, guitars and drums are provided. The music gets going at 9 p.m.
Ellison’s Market and Cafe 523 Front Street
Saturday, January 28
Opening the Unplugged Sessions at noon is Barr y Gray, who will focus on storytelling interspersed with music and humor. He claims to be able to tell bad jokes well so watch for some post Robbie Burns day tributes to his half Scottish heritage. His hour with you will be bookended by two Haida tales o f Raven the Trickster: the story of The Man Who Sits On The Tide and Raven and Crow’s Potlach. In beBarry Gray tween will be just pure entertainment. Barry was the founding storyteller at the Kootenay Storytelling Festival in Procter. Next up is Robbie Sinclair, whose songs freely explore the soundscapes of folk, rock, funk, reggae and world music on guitar, harmonica and vocals. With thought provoking lyrical content, his emotionally gripping performance conveys spiritual insights from personal travels and meditations, relationship experiences, universal themes of personal and community growth plus sincere social commentary. Closing act is Sally T, born and raised in Australia. Her love of music and travel brought her to Canada in 2001 where she now resides (Winlaw). Having performed in a variety of musical acts across the country, this singer-songwriter has now embarked on a solo musical endeavor with the belief that, through music, we can create social change. Sally’s songs are a folky fusion of roots and old-timey jazz, well-rounded and strongly driven by her warm, bluesy vocals. Her lyrics, inspired by natural beauty and the human condition, move between poetically raw and playfully sweet, often delivered with a cheeky smile. Come and enjoy this amazing new performer to the area and you’ll be glad you did.
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Nelson City Counsellors recommend these great reads: Ethical Oil by Ezra Levant Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry Continental Waterboy - the Columbia River Controversy by Donald Waterßeld Annabel by Kathleen Winter How I Paid for College by Marc Acito The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Arts Nineties Sensation Heading to the Capitol on Sunday
Hanson grows up
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Children’s book Young Adult book Adult Fiction Adult Non-Fiction Tell us why this book is a great read:______________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ *your recommendation may be published in the Nelson Star Your Name_________________________________________________ Phone Number______________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________ There will be a draw for a bag of books in each category! Forms can be returned to: The Learning Place (lower level of City Hall) Nelson Public Library The Nelson Star Otter Books Email to: jexley@cbal.org Please return form by Family Literacy Day – January 27th For more information call Joan at 250-352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal.org
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Hanson (Isaac, Taylor and Zac) are all grown up and will be taking the stage at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday night. MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
F
rom the cover of Tiger Beat to fatherhood and marriage, the Hanson brothers have come a long way since MmmBop topped the charts. The music industry was completely different with the absence of iTunes, iPods and the internet. Their first album Middle of Nowhere — which was released in 1997, 15 years ago — was released on cassette. “We really did come out... at the last chapter of one world,” Taylor Hanson told the Star earlier this week. “Our first record came out on cassette and there were LPs and obviously CDs, and the whole internet development was really at its infancy then. There’s been some sad moments looking at the overall industry and realizing how frustrating it is for all the music world to not have thought ahead and made plans for the future.”
thinking, in fact the love Taylor, Isaac and Zac songs on Shout it Out are released their ninth album more of a reflection of being Shout it Out in 2011, which in a relationship and making even though Taylor said he it through life.” avoids storytelling lyrics, The Hansons have been reflects the change in their making it through life and lives. the business world together “Aside from being in a band period, anyone who has since they were children. Aside from creating their kids knows that it changes own music, they have in a your life,” he said. “Your sense become a brand with whole perspective on the their own label and extensive world and kind of existence merchandise. changes because you see “It can be challenging to yourself in your kids, and spend so much time with my then you also realize that you’re turning into your par- brothers, that’s for sure,” said Taylor. “But it’s a lot better ents and it’s bizarre.” All three brothers are now than it is hard. We have so married with children. Taylor many things in common and so many common interests. has four kids of his own. We work well together. We’re “I’ve never particularly not the same though.” written in a super autobioThe brothers, like all graphical way,” he said about siblings have their clashes, how his songwriting has but Taylor said they don’t changed with kids and marrun from the fights, they face riage. “The songwriters I’ve them head on. always admired are the ones “It requires a lot of respect that write things that are cloaked in metaphor and are for each other, you really have to have a mutual respect super approachable. What for each other,” he said. people hear isn’t so much ‘I’m so happy, I have a family.’ But it does influence your Story continues to Page 13
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Continued from Page 12 “Sometimes we’ll have people look at us after [we clash] and say ‘gosh that was really intense,’ and we go ‘yeah, whatever.’” The brothers have travelled from the stages of Carnegie Hall and Hollywood Bowl to the lecture halls of Oxford University where they talked about the Hanson business. “One of the things about the Hanson business, especially for the last five or six years, but especially since we started the label, our whole model is the idea that we sort of do extra special things for the devout fans,” said Taylor. Those “special things” include custom chocolates for Valentine’s Day, and a custom Monopoly board game called Hansonopoly. “In all of that, the whole idea is just sort of realizing your fans and the people that like what you do, how do you connect with them on a bigger way and make a bigger statement about your culture,” he said. But while at Oxford the brothers let a secret slip, a new product was in the works which would play tongue-
and-cheek tribute to the song that got it all started. “We sort of let the cat out of the bag a couple months ago... and mentioned that we were developing this idea and it sort of caught a lot of ears and ended up all over the place, ‘Hanson is doing a beer,’” said Taylor.
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“Their beer is going to be called MmmHops and it’s clearly tongue and cheek, it’s a joke, but it will probably be a pale ale or an IPA, a stronger flavoured beer.” Even though the brothers weren’t legal drinking age when MmmBop hit number one in 27 countries, Taylor said that him and older brother Isaac enjoy a good beer. “There’s room for alcohol and substances in art. Definitely you need a lubricant to keep the creative juices flow-
ing,” said Taylor. It has been 20 years since Hanson played their first show which included songs like Rockin’ Robin and Splish Splash, but Taylor said he can’t really imagine doing anything else. “There are a lot of things that we all enjoy, and I know for me when we started doing a lot of activism work on the last album and focusing on poverty relief in Africa and we started doing these one mile barefoot walks and encouraging our fans to get involved in that effort to look at poverty,” he said. “That to me opened up a whole new aspiration and a whole new realization that is something that I could imagine doing that and being fulfilled, focusing on all that effort.” But in the end Taylor said, “The core of who we are and why we do it really hasn’t changed. We do genuinely love making things. We love making music. We love playing.” Hanson will take the stage at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Ticket information is available through the Capitol Theatre.
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Homelessness is a topic in the news, and on our streets. Now, award-winning Nelson author Cyndi Sand-Eveland has taken it into the pages of her new novel for children, A Tinfoil Sky, published this month by Tundra Books. Sand-Eveland launches this, her second novel, Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library. At the heart of the story is 12-year-old Mel, for whom home is a constantly shifting concept as she and her mother cope with past and present demons. When custody is awarded to Mel’s bitter, angry grandmother, Mel hopes for sanctuary, but finds it instead in the library. A growing friendship with a boy she meets there, and secrets shared by a kindly shopkeeper offer Mel a glimmer of hope as she tries to find her place in the world. “The story was inspired by a young girl I saw singing for change on a street corner, and numerous other young people I’ve known over the years,� says SandEveland. “I wondered what the young girl’s story might be, and I’ve wondered what might have become of the other kids I’ve known who lived on the edge. And I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to write about this.� Sand-Eveland has worked with elementary-aged children for the
past 18 years as a teaching assistant. She has also worked as a freelance storyteller, children’s library assistant, and sign language interpreter. Her experiences with homeless youth give her characters authenticity in this story of hope and acceptance. Sand-Eveland’s first novel, Dear Toni, was nominated for numerous awards across Canada and won the Silver Birch Express Award in Ontario. The book was chosen as one of the Best Books for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre and selected by the Banks Street College of Education in NY, New York as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year. Donations for Nelson Cares Society will be accepted at the Nelson Library launch. Otter Books will be on hand, and the author will be available to sign books.
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A 28-year-old Nelson man faces a drug trafficking charge after been arrested one afternoon last week near the corner of Ward and Baker Streets. Police say an officer watched him hand another man a baggy. The pair were arrested and searched, and a baggy of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) was found on one of them. The suspect was released on a promise to appear in court in March and an order restricting his access to parts of downtown. • A 48-year-old Nelson area resident, “very well known to local police,” was arrested Thursday night after they received a 911 call of a domestic assault in progress. Sgt. Paul Burkart says they went to a home in Fairview, where the caller reported hearing a woman in distress. They found a man who was under an order not to have contact with the woman who lived there. He was taken to the police station and held overnight. He made a court appearance the next day on charges of breaching his conditional sentence.
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The victim of last week’s fatal two-vehicle collision north of Sanca has been identified as Glen McKenzie. McKenzie, 82, lived in Boswell since 1992 and was married to Verna Mayers-McKenzie — a former Regional District of Central Kootenay director and School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) trustee — since 1989. The collision shut down Highway 3A on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake for a few hours overnight last WednesdayThursday.
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The RCMP’s preliminary investigation found that McKenzie’s northbound vehicle crossed the centre line and collided with a southbound vehicle. “The southbound driver, a 42-year-old Creston resident, was treated and released on scene by ambu-
lance personnel,” said Sgt. Einor Jorgenson of East Kootenay Traffic Services in a press release. East Kootenay Traffic Services took charge of the investigation, assisted by a collision reconstructionist with Southeast District Traffic Services, who will attempt to determine the cause of the accident, which occurred just before 7:30 p.m. “At this time, alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in this collision,” said Jorgenson. For most of the night, traffic was single-lane before both lanes were opened early Thursday.
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More people traveling into the backcountry in search of great ski and snowboard conditions increases the odds of avalanches, says backcountry guide and avalanche awareness instructor Martin Keyserlingk. “Avalanches are not at all static and they don’t know whether you’re an expert or not. And whether you are or not, you really need to keep your head on at all times,” he says. Keyserlingk took 20 Selkirk College students into the backcountry earlier this month to learn about avalanche formation and theory and rescue skills.
“We try to teach students a lot about how to find out that information before they go out skiing and to teach them about the formations and some of the terrain choices and traps,” he said. “We do a lot of companion rescue skills and we do snow study skills as well.” The avalanche awareness was part of ski resort operations and management program. Keyserlingk says the course was beneficial for the Selkirk students in particular because with their program they spend a lot of time studying the resort aspect of the program which includes lifts and run grooming. Story continues to Page 17
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News Continued from Page 16 “It was great to get them into the backcountry and learning about that end of things,” he said. Keyserlingk has been working as a guide for more than 16 years. He was the former owner, lead guide and operations manager of Valhalla Powdercats and now works for Stellar Heli-skiing. “I’ve seen lots of avalanches over my years. I’ve never been caught in one,” he says. “Hopefully they’re not shocking. Hopefully they’re expected. It’s quite impressive. There’s a lot of energy that can build up in the mountains and to see that release is quite spectacular at times. I also have my blasting certificate so we initiate avalanches to test slopes and to clear out dangerous ar-
eas, so you get see lots of them over the years.” Avalanche awareness courses like the ones offered at Selkirk College are important for anyone planning to spend time in the backcountry.
“In Canada we’re very fortunate we have the best avalanche centre in the world...” “It’s definitely important that anyone who planning on spending time in the backcountry take a course like this. It’s a great starter. I’ve been in the guiding industry for about 20 years now and I still learn new things every year,” says Keyserlingk. The Canadian Avalanche Centre — which celebrated
Avalanche Awareness Days at Whitewater Ski Resort on Sunday — provides extensive information for anyone traveling in the backcountry. “In Canada we’re very fortunate we have the best avalanche centre in the world because we’re such an open and sharing industry in Canada,” said Keyserlingk. “It’s great to start that dialogue and start that learning as early as you can, and just make sure that people are out there continuously learning, talking about avalanches and making sure it’s not an awkward subject matter, that it becomes open forever.” For more information on avalanche awareness courses visit skiwhitewater.com or visit the continuing education calendar at Selkirk College at selkirk.ca/ce
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Patrick Martens put an exclamation mark on his return to the Nelson Junior Leafs from the BCHL this weekend by scoring five times in two road wins in East Kootenay. Martens began his onslaught Friday with a natural hat trick in the first period against Golden. The Leafs held on for a 3-2 win. Colton Schell assisted on Martens’ first two markers, while his third was shorthanded and unassisted. The Rockets started to claw their way back in the third, and scored a powerplay marker with 22 seconds remaining to make it close, but it wasn’t enough. The Leafs outshot the Rockets 33-28. Andrew Walton picked up the win in goal.
Leafs defenceman Walker Sidoni keeps his eye on Columbia Valley’s Jayson Cannell during Saturday night’s 4-1 win in Invermere. Andrea Klassen photo
On Saturday, Martens continued his torrid scoring pace by notching two more goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over the sad sack Columbia Valley Rockies. Eric Spring opened the scoring seven and a half minutes into the first on the powerplay. Martens followed five minutes later. The only goal of the
second came from Carson Willans to make it 3-0. The Rockies got on the board in the third thanks to a powerplay goal from Cody Stevenson, but Martens restored the three-goal cushion with a powerplay marker of his own at the ten-minute mark. Patrick Defoe stopped 16 of 17 Rockies shots for the
win, while Travis Beekhuizen faced 37 Leafs shots in taking the loss. Martens, who returned to the Leafs last weekend from the Langley Rivermen of the BCHL, now leads the team with 28 goals in 24 games and 18 assists. Nelson remains firmly in third in the Murdoch division, 15 points back of the second-place Castlegar Rebels and 13 points ahead of the fourth-place Spokane Braves. The Leafs return home to the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday night for the first end of a home-and-home with the Rebels. Game time is 7 p.m. All but one of Nelson’s last 11 regular season games are against Neil Murdoch Division rivals. The regular season wraps up February 18.
League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Beaver Valley 43 35 Castlegar 43 31 Nelson 41 23 Spokane 40 17 Grand Forks 42 1
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OTL 2 2 4 2 0
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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Kimberley 42 30 Fernie 42 29 Creston Valley 41 24 Golden 42 16 Columbia Val. 43 3
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Recent Results Friday, January 20 Nelson 3 Golden 2 Spokane 2 Kimberley 5 Kelowna 4 Revelstoke 5 (OT) Creston Valley 4 Fernie 3 Chase 4 Columbia Valley 3 Beaver Valley 6 Summerland 5 Penticton 1 Osoyoos 5 Saturday, January 21 Nelson 4 Columbia Valley 1 Beaver Valley 4 Kelowna 0 Sicamous 2 Revelstoke 1 (OT) Osoyoos 4 Princeton 2 North Okanagan 3 Penticton 0 Chase 1 Golden 6 Grand Forks 1 Castlegar 9 Sunday, January 15 Kamloops 5 Sicamous 1 Chase 2 Revelstoke 15 Beaver Valley 7 Castlegar 3
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Winter Classic at Lions Outdoor Ice During the Nelson Ford Novice Shootout this month, the tiniest of pucksters were shut out of the indoor ice sessions, so the coaches staged an outdoor practice at Lions Park. Coach Todd Hutt poses with some of the those just learning the game. photo submitted
PLAYER Nik Newman Brett Norman Colton Schell Patrick Martens Carson Willians Matti Jmaeff Dallon Stoddart Matthew Naka James Sorey Jonathan Petrash Linden Horswill JJ Beitel
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P 53 51 50 46 36 36 31 29 27 27 23 21
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Sports Trio of Tourney Trophies The Nelson Pee Wee Reps won their third tournament in a row earlier this month after beating Alberta’s St. Albert in the final of the Cranbrook event. The local 11 and 12 year olds went through the round robin of the event in the East Kootenay with a 2-0-1 record that included a tie against St. Albert and wins against Whitefish and Windermere Valley. In the tournament semi-final the Nelson squad upended host Cranbrook to set up the rematch with St. Albert. The reps will now wind down their regular season and prepare for the West Kootenay playoffs which will determine which area team goes to the provincials in March.
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The biggest benefit to using a Mortgage Broker is the peace of mind that you will be receiving the best rate in the market place given the timing of your financing needs while streamlining the process. Utilizing the free services of a Mortgage Broker creates a middle man that is working on your behalf ensuring best rates and best strategies independant from any one lending institution. There are many other benefits to using a Mortgage Broker and they can vary from Broker to Broker given their experience and knowledge of finance and real estate. My business is based on taking the extra time to get to know my clients and devising a strategy that ensures their financing matches their future plans. There are many variables to entertain – plans with the property, family plans (starting a family, kids going to college/university, kids playing sports...), job stability, career change possibilty, etc. By spending the extra time and getting to know my clients we always come up with a plan that works for them. Understanding the real estate market and investments has been a big part of my past experience and it compliments my business now as a Mortgage Broker. When I know your complete picture I can help you see other options and point you in directions you may never have thought of. I have always worked independantly which gives me an unbiased outlook at all of the options out there for investments, insurance and off course your mortgage.
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The focus of chiropractic care is to normalize joint and nervous system function. Every organ and tissue in the body functions optimally when the nervous system is free of interference. The internal organs receive their nerve supply from the nerves that exit the spine at the mid-back, where the ribs are. The mid-back is a very common place for physical stress to accumulate from poor posture, work habits, old injuries, etc. People will often complain of mid-back pain, rib pain, neck pain and a variety of other symptoms. Stress in this area of the spine not only causes discomfort but also affects the nerves that are travelling to and from organs, such as the stomach. This stress can interfere with proper neurologic messages and can cause dysfunction in the area they are sending those messages to. The adjustments reduce stress in the spinal joints allowing the nerves, and therefore the organs, to function normally. We are continually creating stress on our spines. Periodic treatments can keep things functioning optimally and prevent subsequent problems from starting in the upper back and neck.
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James “Jim” was born in Edmonton Alberta, June 14, 1931. The only Canadian citizen to immigrant parents from Czechslovakia . Louis and Mary Hanic had traveled to Canada to Ànd a new life, away from Communism and poverty. James was their link to the new world. Sadly, Jim’s mother became ill and had to return to her homeland soon after Jim’s birth. Jim and his brother Louis and sister Mary, had to forge ahead without their mother. Their home burned down and their father could not manage, so he put the children in an orphanage which was supposed to be temporary, but turned into Àve years. Their mother never returned. Although Jim’s life began with sadness and loss his life had many, many wonderful days after his father moved the family to Nelson BC, where they grew up at 124 Nelson Avenue. Jim was an enthusiastic student, but not one to be tolerated easily and tormented his teachers. He always needed the last laugh or the best practical joke. Jim fondly talked about his Grade 2 teacher who taught him how to read for which he was forever grateful. He told lots of stories about his friends and he tell us about long camping excursions up the lake always seeking the best Àshing spot. Jim left Nelson for a brief time to complete his machinist’s ticket in Vancouver and eventually moved to Ontario for a few years where he married his Àrst love, Barbara which produced a son, Timothy. After four years in Ontario Jim was told that his beloved sister, Mary, had been mysteriously shot in Nelson. His pain and loss drove him back to Nelson, leaving his wife and 4 year old Timothy. Fortunately his father had remarried by this time and Jim came home to a loving step-mother, Edna Bush-Hanic and a special half sister, Anna Louise Hanic. Nelson became the only place Jim seemed to be able to live and there is stayed. Here he married Laureen (Penny) Penniket and had two more children, Jennifer and Jonathon. During the 60’s and 70’s Jim had all kinds of things go right, but all kind of struggles too. He was the proprietor of a furniture store, he Áew his own airplanes, he bought and drove boats up and down the Kootenay River and into the main lake, and owned more trucks/cars than “Carter has pills” or so he would have said. He travelled the Province BC and especially Pilot Bay for antiques and treasures. Jim’s demons and sorrows from the past continued to haunt him and alcohol Ànally became his only trusted friend. Though he did conquer alcoholism later in life, it took a big toll. In the end, Jim will be remembered for his charm, his inherent kindness to strangers, his quick wit, his ability to see through anyone’s dishonesty, his love for his kids…close and far, and his love for a good cup of coffee with a friend. Jim always had a twinkle in his eye, right up to the end. He had no religion, yet he respected the power and awe of the universe and it is certain that on a clear night, he is hopping from one star to the next, answering all of the mysteries of life that kept him curious while he was on the earth. Jim is survived by Timothy Gordon, Jennifer Mary Hanic Brown and Jonathon James Hanic. He has Àve amazing grandchildren. Maxwell James Hanic, George Ethan Brown, Christina Paige Hanic, Angus Gerald Brown, Fiona Grace Brown and Anna Louise Hanic. He will be forever missed and as he always wanted to have the world know, he will be “back in ten minutes”.
Peacefully, in Castlegar, BC on Thursday January 5th, 2012 in her 97th year. Pre-deceased by her husband George Swan (1995). Beloved mother of Robert (Margaret) of Ymir, BC, Gary of Slocan Park, and Lynda (Paul Matthies) of Owen Sound, Ont. Loved grandmother of Andrew Matthies(Marcie), and Lara Matthies of Owen Sound, Ont. Alice will be missed by her special nieces and nephews in Alberta, as well as her friends and neighbours in South Slocan. A retired registered nurse from Quebec, Alice loved her retirement years in BC, tending her garden, hiking, XC skiing and enjoying nature. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in mid April. Donations to St. Matthew’s in South Slocan, CNIB or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Thank You On behalf of my late husband, George Bond, and my family, I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for your sympathy, support and good wishes we have received since his passing on January 8th. Be they cards, phone calls, baking, hugs, old stories, fully-prepared dinner, flowers, soup, online condolences, and even a previously unknown recording of the Kampus Kings big band from 1952, all were wonderful and appreciated. To the many professionals who support us in times of declining health and death, your care went beyond your paycheque in often difficult situations: Kootenay Lake Hospital, Mountain Lake Seniors Community, and Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Finally, thank you to everyone who was able to attend George’s “Celebration of Life” at the Prestige Lakeside Resort – as well as the staff at the Prestige, who couldn’t be more accommodating – it was a grand affair; George would have loved it. Karen Bond, Nelson, BC
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Born October 21, 1933 – passed away January 19, 2012. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Helen Keefe. Mom was born in the old hospital in Nelson. She was raised on a farm at the upper end of Sproule Creek in Taghum and often spoke fondly of her younger years in Taghum and the Nelson area. Mother was a strong and vibrant women who raised 3 children, Wayne(Dorie), David( Joy), Gayle(Mike). Helen is survived by her sister Francis Webber(nee Zmaeff ), numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother (Helen Zmaeff ), her father ( John Zmaeff ). As caring mothers can be, mother was strong for those around her. Through her, we wish you a happy journey, we miss you, and we love you. A memorial tea will be held at mom’s house (217 Hart Street) on Saturday, January 28th, from 12 noon to 4 pm As an expression of sympathy family & friends may make a donation to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation # 3 View Street, Nelson, BC. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. On-line condolence may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca
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News Silver Ledge verdict set for Thursday
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The judge in the Silver Ledge Hotel arson trial is now set to deliver his decision Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Nelson. Originally Provincial Court Judge Ron Fabbro was going to rule Tuesday in
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2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN MANUAL
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PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,350 DOWN PAYMENT.
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5.3L/100 km 53 MPG HWY*** 7.1L/100 km 40 MPG CITY***
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5.5L/100 km 51 MPG HWY*** 7.8L/100 km 36 MPG CITY***
OFFERS INCLUDE $500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFERS VALID FROM JANUARY 16-30, 2012.
2011 FIESTA SE SEDAN MANUAL
PURCHASE FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR ONLY
FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $2,850 DOWN PAYMENT.
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OFFERS INCLUDE $500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES AND $1,550 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFERS VALID FROM JANUARY 16-30, 2012.
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2012 FUSION SE AUTO
PURCHASE FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR ONLY
FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $3,750 DOWN PAYMENT.
139 0%
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OFFERS INCLUDE $500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFERS VALID FROM JANUARY 16-30, 2012.
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,749/$16,999/$25,499 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $500 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 60/60/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $280/$236/$302 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $129/$109/$139 with a down payment of $2,950/$2,850/$3,750 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $16,799/14,149/$21,749. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $500 and freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer's own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ±Lease a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission and get 0% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $20,599 at 0% LAPR for up to 48 months with $2,350 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment s $199, total lease obligation is $11,902 and optional buyout is $7,828. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 64,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. **From Jan. 16, 2012 to Jan 30, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)]/[ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Expedition]/[ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 Edge (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 (excluding Raptor and Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/ [2011 F-150 (excluding Raptor and Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/[60]/[72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/$625/$500/$416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. †On January 31, 2012, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $2,750/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Fiesta S, 2011 and 2012 Focus S, 2011 Explorer Base, 2012 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 and 2012 E-Series/ 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2012 Fusion S, 2012 Taurus SE, 2011 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric), 2013 Explorer (excluding Base)/ 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 Flex SE/ 2012 Mustang Value Leader/ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Ranger Regular Cab and Super Cab XL, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/2011 Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Taurus SE, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Edge AWD, 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader) /2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Escape I4 Automatic and Hybrid, 2012 Expedition, 2011 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape I4 Automatic and Hybrid, 2011 and 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Escape V6/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Edge FWD (excluding SE), 2011 Escape V6/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 SuperDuty Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/2011 Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L & 3.7L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew Non 5.0L & 3.7L, 2012 SuperDuty Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ 2011 SuperDuty Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ 2011 F-150 Regular Cab 5.0L & 3.7L (Excluding XL 4x2)/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L & 3.7L/ 2011 SuperDuty Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [9L/100km (31MPG) City, 6L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the "Offer Period") to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an "Eligible Vehicle"). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
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Rossland on Randy Hanoski’s guilt or innocence, but the Crown applied to move the venue to Nelson, where the rest of the trial was heard. Hanoski is accused of setting fire to a trailer next to the 114-year-old Ainsworth landmark in June 2010. The fire consumed both buildings. ††
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