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Cities assert their desires in regard to health care CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

With files from Valerie Rossi, Trail Daily Times.

At the March 12 Trail city council meeting, councillors voted unanimously to support a motion dedicated to keeping the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) as the regional hospital.

Trail councillor Kevin Jolly felt compelled to lead his

fellow councillors to take a stand after Castlegar councillors Kevin Chernoff and Russ Hearne, as well as city administrative officer John Malcolm, met with Health Minister Mike DeJong earlier in March and discussed the possibility of a new regional hospital.

“We must send a clear message and speak with one voice to all those who would act to destabilize and dispute the future of KBRH in

Trail,” said Jolly. “Now is the time to show our unwavering support to our citizens, who financially support this hospital, the medical community and staff who labour in it and most importantly for the patients who rely on KBRH in their times of need.”

A letter from Trail Council will be sent to Interior Health, DeJong, and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy to further express their stance.

“I guess it’s a re-

sponse to what got reported about our visit to Victoria,” said Chernoff on Monday. “They never talked to us about it.”

Chernoff said discussions with DeJong about a possible new regional hospital for the area was just one of several topics discussed which included the lack of ambulance attendants.

“We talked about having a new regional hospital,” he said. “We didn’t talk about shutting down

Trail or Nelson’s hospital. That’s never been the intent of this. Those hospitals still offer a good service to us for primary care but we’re really missing a facility that does acute care.”

Chernoff would like to see more dialogue between the two councils.

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Teachers federation plans to take aim at Bill 22 JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Speaking from Vancouver Wednesday morning, Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union president Andy Davidoff told the Castlegar News that the delegates to the the BCTF annual meeting were continuing in their attempts to formulate a strategy for dealing with the recently passed Bill 22 which had made their job actions illegal.

“Nothing has been ruled out at this time,”

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said Davidoff, who indicated the general strategy decided upon by delegates was to be “a very concerted effort to kill Bill 22.”

Davidoff, scheduled to fly back to Castlegar that after-

noon, weather permitting, continued, “We’re going to work very hard to examine our legal options, and every other possible option to get rid of this draconian Bill 22 – an odious piece of legislation.”

Davidoff described a willingness among teachers to exploit all legal and political means to beat the bill, as well as “anything we can do within the confines of the legislation.”

He also expressed an eagerness to work with “all the other

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Castlegar Council Briefs At the Castlegar city council meeting on March 19, councillors heard a presentation from Wendy Van Puymbroeck from Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

She pointed out that tourism is responsible for 127,000 job in B.C. and 595,500 throughout Canada.

The Kootenay Rockies account for six per cent of the total B.C. accommodation revenue. Room revenues, which peaked at approximately $140 million in 2008, were at $120 million in 2010.

Over 66 per cent of Canadian visitors to the Kootenay Rockies are from Alberta.

Germany tops the list of visits to the region with 21 per cent, followed by the United Kingdom with 19 per cent.

Van Puymbroeck told council that her department produces nine publications including the recent Kootenay Rockies Explorer’s Guide. They have also developed an app for iPhones and Android phones.

Advance Care Planning Day Also presenting to council on Monday was Suzanne Lehbauer of the Castlegar Hospice Society. Lehbauer notified council that National Advance Care Planning Day was April 16. The hospice society will be offering free “lunch ‘n learn” seminars to businesses based on advanced care planning.

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the B.C. Ambassador Program on Aug. 1318.

“Mariah’s a great example of youth leadership,” said Hearne. “For her to be headed to the Ambassador Program is great and we’re happy to support her.”

The ambassador program is held every year for young men or women aged 17 to 23.

Three members are chosen to represent the province promoting the B.C. Ambassador mandate of education, motivation, and self-esteem.

Morris represented Castlegar as Miss Castlegar in 2010 and is a very active member of the community including singing the national anthem before Castlegar Rebel home games. She will be the first Miss Castlegar to represent the community at a provincial level in the B.C. Ambassador Program.

Emergency services report for February Castlegar council received the emergency services monthly report for February 2012 from Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel.

The report noted that the number of fires for the year-todate were up from six in 2011 to nine.

The number of motor vehicle accidents remained the same at 12. The overall number of incidents was up from 83 for yearto-date 2011 to 99 for the present year-to-

date.

The number of fires for February, 2012, was five; the number of rescues using the jaws of life are nine; the number of motor vehicle accidents were five. The total number of incidents for Feb. was 51.

Rain barrels The City of Castlegar has sourced 50 rain barrels and are offering those to Castlegar residents for $50 each.

Rain barrels are an easy and effective way to conserve water in the yard by capturing

rain water for later use. The barrels hold 52 gallons and come with a downspout kit.

“We think it’ll be very popular,” said councillor Russ Hearne. “People use them to collect rain from their gutters and can then use that to water some of their flowers and around their yards.”

Rain barrels can be purchased at City Hall or at the city works lot.

The barrels will be available for pick-up at the Nature Fair to be held during May long weekend at Millennium Park.

Man in motion coming to Castlegar The man who powered himself around the world, gaining a world of support for the cause of spinal cord research – Rick Hansen – has an appointment to do some important business in our town a month from now.

The stopover relates to the 25th anniversary of the athletic fundraising event named in his honour coming through town, also - a thoughtful, meaningful gesture for the benefit of an endangered species.

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JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

The B.C. government has is facing criticism over announced changes concerning a driver testing system.

The system, called DriveABLE, measures a number of criteria which affect a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

In a May 19 press release, provincial Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond outlined some tweaking to the DriveABLE program, including some changes intended to make it more convenient and less stressful for those being tested.

“The changes will ensure that British Columbians can do their driving assessments closer to home,” the government communique disclosed, in part, “and will alleviate the potential anxiety some seniors are experiencing around doing an on-screen assessment.”

The closest centres to Castlegar for those requiring testing are Nelson, Kelowna, and as of May, Cranbrook.

Topping the list of changes will be a stipulation that a person’s road-readiness will not be solely determined by how they do in the office with a computerized test.

They will have the option of a road test based on the results of the in-office procedure, and the final assessment is to be based

Drivers in Castlegar, and across the province may be subject to DriveABLE testing.

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on the office and road tests, with consideration given to available medical information. The assessments may be booked at no cost to the citizen.

New Democrat critics declare that the government is finally getting around to acting on something that has been frustrating and upsetting seniors for years.

“Opposition MLAs have worked with seniors in communities throughout B.C. to identify problems with the DriveABLE system and seek solutions,” said New Democrat public safety critic Kathy Corrigan in a March 19 press release.

“But as with so many issues, there has to be a huge public outcry before the Liberals act to fix very real problems. B.C. seniors have been through a lot of anxiety waiting for the Liberals to take action.”

A University of Alberta spin-off company, DriveABLE was founded to provide evidence-based practices for identifying the medically impaired driver. One

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DriveABLE literature touts the “science-based” system “backed by awardwinning research.”

The government appears to have decided to try and make the whole operation somewhat less daunting for those required to be assessed.

Here are some details from the government’s Monday press release: * The service delivery model will be improved as quickly as possible by reducing the amount of travel for rural B.C. The service will be offered as close to home as possible by allowing more people to benefit from DriveABLE’s regional expansion and additional mobile services.”

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Chernoff said a new hospital for the region is still years away and in the meantime he supports the Trail hospital and would like to see improved service and facilities there.

“After 8 o’clock when we lose our hospital services here, I have to go to the Trail hospital,” he said. “It would be detrimental

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overlooking a glacierfed lake.

Thomson said the latest delay came after the Ktunaxa Nation declared the resort area a spiritually significant site in 2009.

There has been extensive consultation with the Ktunaxa and Shuswap Indian Band based in Invermere on the proposal, and the B.C. government’s legal advice is that the spiritual declaration does not represent a valid territorial claim, Thomson said.

A wildlife management zone will be established in the region, to protect the three to four grizzly bears that have been identified by DNA testing and the rest of the local wildlife, Thomson said.

Macdonald said it was “tremendously disrespectful to make this announcement in Victoria instead of coming and facing the people of this valley.”

Bennett said a local announcement would have produced “1,000 people on either side of the street” continuing the argument that has divided the region for two decades.

Bennett credited the tenacity of resort developer Oberto Oberti, who first identified the site as an architect working for Japanese investors more than two decades ago.

Oberti is hoping to have major construction complete by 2014, when the project’s environmental permit is due to expire.

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“The Liberals threw a system in place that wreaked havoc on communities all over B.C.,” said Corrigan.

“I’m not sure the band-aid they placed on the system today will be the fix that’s needed.”

Here are some statistics, as included in the government document: “Of the 3.1 million B.C. drivers - 84,000 of whom are over the age of 80 - only about 1,500 are referred to take the DriveABLE assessment.

People are referred to the superintendent by physicians when they have been identified as having cognitive issues that may hamper their ability to drive safely.”

Although the Opposition questions whether the DriveABLE system is the best such program on the market, it continues to improve according to the governing Liberals.

“DriveABLE is currently available at 17 centres throughout the province, up from three in 2005,” it is stated in the release.

After 22 years of waiting and debating, the B.C. government has given approval for the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal near Invermere.

Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett made the announcement in Victoria Tuesday, while NDP MLA Norm Macdonald led the latest protest in his home constituency of Columbia-Revelstoke where the project is located.

If it goes as planned, Jumbo Glacier Resort would be the only glacier-based year-round ski resort in North America, roughly the size of Silver Star resort near Vernon and about one tenth the size of Whistler. The master development plan approved by the government allows for phased development of 6,250 beds, up to 23 ski lifts and a 3,000 metre-high gondola

for me not to support the Trail hospital. It’s an important service.

Ultimately, a new hospital is years away still.

Most people would like to see a new one here tomorrow but that’s not the reality of it.”

Chernoff would like to see a proper process in place to determine the location of a potential new regional hospital.

“A Hospital to Castlegar is no less important to my community than Trail’s is to them, but unlike Trail Councillor Jolly’s position that no planning should take place because Trail is the one and only place a new hospital should be located, I disagree.

I am willing to let the planning process decide the best location,” he said.

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Land use issue – Jumbo on all counts The news of the Jumbo Glacier Resort getting a go-ahead from the provincial government on Tuesday was big. But even though it has taken a couple of decades to get this far, the controversy will by no means calm down any time soon.

The question of whether to create a recreational paradise on property many would prefer left as just a natural paradise is a divisive one. People who feel as passionately about an issue as the folks involved in this one do, don’t change their minds easily, if ever.

The development approval announced this week has not likely done anything to lessen the determination of those committed to opposing it. That’s just not how it plays out in disputes as elemental as “nature vs development.” And the fact it’s already gone on as long as it has only signifies an investment of time that makes surrender all the more unpalatable.

Sure, it would be tidier if these deals could be resolved between a couple of interested parties over lunch. But a growing number of people in a growing number of situations are not ready to take no for an answer. In the big picture, so long as weapons and true hostilities are kept out of the picture, a protest against certain kinds of development is probably a sign of a healthy society.

What seems a certainty, is that we’ll hear plenty more about the Jumbo Glacier Resort.

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If it seems to good to be true Have you ever been scammed? I think it’s fairly safe to say most of us have been taken advantage of in that way at least once in our lifetime.

I’ve always thought of myself as being astute and having a highly refined B.S. meter which alerts me to the smell of manure being piled on.

That meter failed me and three others yesterday. Simply put, we were charmed, fast-talked and then deftly taken.

My husband, sister-in-law, brotherin-law and I were sitting on our deck in AZ enjoying the beautiful weather when a truck pulled up. From inside the truck a nice-looking, well-dressed and clean-shaven man asked us how close he was to Yuma. We were a bit shocked that this man believed Yuma was only about an hour away when, in fact, it is at least three hours away. After explaining to “Matt” (at least that was the name on his business card and driver’s license which he gamely showed us) that Yuma was further away than he thought, he then proceeded to tell us that he was on the way to the airport, but had a problem because he was a co-owner of the local Best Buy store and had two highend surround sound systems worth $2,100 each which he couldn’t carry Craig Lindsay Reporter

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on to the plane.

Man oh man was “Matt” good. He was charming, obviously educated and could talk sports, concerts and anything else. In fact, he talked so fast that it was hard to take it all in. He was his own little whirlwind with a bit of razzle dazzle thrown in. We immediately liked this friendly , clean-cut man and so it wasn’t a huge effort to take the two systems off of his hands for $140 each. Both systems were professionally packaged, complete with the manufacturer’s website and a bar code with the suggested manufacturer’s retail price clearly visible.

After he left the four of us sat around discussing our luck and how fortuitous the day had turned out to be. Then, out of curiosity, I decided to Google the product.

My heart sank when the search showed link after link of consumer fraud reports for the product. With growing dread I clicked on one of the links and was horrified to read some of the comments. One person posted that when he opened the box he found a speaker full of sand, another reported that it was cheap plastic and nothing more. I’d read enough.

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Sure enough, we were scammed.

The directions were poorly produced facsimiles of what directions should look like and there was no amplifier, as pictured. Another quick Google search also advised us that the website on the box was false. At first we were shaken that all four of us could be easily beguiled and then scammed.

We called the number on “Matt’s” business card and, as expected, it was a bogus number.

A day later it still shocks me that four adults with relatively good intelligence were so thoroughly duped. I now understand why the elderly, who have plenty of life experience, are so easily scammed.

This guy was slick, slick, slick. Now though, in retrospect, I can see the red flags. But in the moment, when a screaming deal is in front of you, it’s hard to pay attention to those red flags.

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Let’s prevent Selkirk cuts As you may have heard, the BC government is cutting its funding to postsecondary education by $70 million over the next three years.

These new cuts, plus cuts from previous years, have resulted in a budget deficit of over $1 million for Selkirk College. The government claims that this new budget can be met through only administrative cuts, but the presidents of the 25 publically funded universities and colleges in B.C. disagree.

The truth is, the ever-shrinking budget has finally resulted in the loss of services. On March 5, 2012, the Selkirk College administration announced that all of the secondyear science courses (including math and economics), the entire Engineering and Philosophy programs and the second years of the three two-year arts degrees offered at

the Kootenay School of the Arts were being cut due to lack of funding.

Although the administration also claims this will not affect the courses still offered, I know I would not have attended Selkirk if I had not been able to complete two years of study, and I have spoken to many first-year students who feel the same. These cuts will cost Selkirk revenue and students that it cannot afford to lose.

The budget may make them necessary, but the programs lost should not be those at the heart of Selkirk’s mission and success.

On behalf of everyone who benefits from the continued success of Selkirk College, I am standing up and asking the government to value it as much as I do. If you value an available post-secondary education for students of all ages and walks of life, respect for enthusiastic teachers and many benefits for the entire Kootenay region, I ask that you stand up with me and help to ensure that Selkirk College is here

in the years to come to continue giving back to all of us. Sign the petition at http:// w w w. c h a n g e . o r g / petitions/ministerof-advanced-education-reject-proposedcourse-suspensionsaddress-fundingneeds-of-rural-colleges, join the Save Our Selkirk Facebook group and come out to support us as we address the board of governors at their meeting on Tuesday March 27, 4:30 p.m. in the Pit at the Castlegar Campus (with dinner afterwards generously provided by the Selkirk College Students’ Union) as we ask them to repeal the cuts and work with us to secure Selkirk’s future.

-Arielle Roberts, Castlegar

Not sold on road tenders I’ve lived in Castlegar for eight years now. I continue to be baffled at the lack of snow removal where and when needed. I

come from another province, in a larger city, where resources are there to care for the roads.

The crew there is on the road earlier in the morning, making sure the roads are clear for the morning commute and throughout the day.

Here its seems the Kootenay laid back attitude is taken and/or the lack of snowplows or missed prioritising them is the norm.

We are talking about our lives and the lives of our children, friends and neighbours. We’re talking about a major highway, school bus route and high traffic commute. I hope when the next bid comes up for snow removal that they look to see if the company in the bidding has enough resources and shifts to safely take care of our roads and mountain passes. Will this cost more...maybe, probably. What does a life cost?

As a side note: when will our ever growing POTHOLES be filled in?

-Rhenda Moore, Castlegar

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The Third Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest, Saturday, May 19 (long weekend) compliments the vibrant promise of a new season.

The Castlegar Garden Club and Castlegar Communities in Bloom sponsor this celebration. The focus is on growing plants and gardens (wild and cultivated), and the natural environment and its inhabitants: in-

sects, mammals, birds etc. This potent mix of energies benefits us all, especially our environment! Situated on the beautiful Columbia River, this openair festival celebrates growing with 30-plus vendors selling a large array of plants: berry bushes, herbs, rockery plants, shade plants, vegetable starts, annuals, trees, shrubs, garden art and treasures of all kinds. Free admission. Come discover something new!

Enhance your awareness on Kootenay-local topics such as hiking clubs, wilderness conservation, wildlife centres, Communities in Bloom, food security, local organic farmer’s organizations and more. These interests will be showcased by nonprofit and educational groups.

Come out on May

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This is the time of year we focus on poison awareness in the home. With our aging population, more people are taking five or more medications. This is one of the reasons why the incidence of child poisoning is going up. Store your medications in a places where children can’t reach them.

Evidently, we Canadians don’t eat enough fibre. Because adequate fibre has positive effects on heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer, it’s important to get enough. Men aged 19-50 need 38 grams per day. Older men need at least 30 grams. Women aged 19-50 need at least 25 grams per day while older women need at least 21 grams. Read those food labels to see how much you are getting.

We make from 750 ml to 1500 ml of saliva each day. You really wonder how we can ever have a dry mouth. Dry mouth can be caused by some medications. In fact, dry mouth (medically called “xerostomia”) is one of the more common side effects of medications. If this is a problem for you, check with our pharmacists. We may be able to help alleviate the situation for you.

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming MAR. 22 - 30 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOTTLE DRIVE - Drop off at 21080

- 6th Avenue. For more information, call Julie at 250-365-0190.

MAR. 25 - FLEA MARKET AT ROBSON HALL - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with

breakfast sponsored by Robson Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary.

MAR. 24 - TARRYS BLUEGRASS/ COUNTRY MUSIC FEST - Featuring

Local Talent at the Tarrys Community Hall. Starting at 7 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Tarrys and District Community Hall.

MAR 26 - TREASURE SHOP CLOSED

- Please note the following full day closure of the Treasure Shop on Monday, March 26, in order to prepare for the transition from winter to summer clothing. Our volunteers will be working very hard to prepare the shop for the upcoming season. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but can assure you it will be beneficial to all concerned. A new and exciting Silent Auction is underway as well as weekly specials continuing throughout March.

Volunteers are always welcome.

Please apply at the Treasure Shop (across from the Library).

MAR. 28 - ROBSON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CHURCH AGM - 7:00 p.m. in

Resker Hall. Update on new addition. Everyone welcome. Rental available Church or Resker Hall - (250) 365-6506 MAR. 30 - YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT - 6

p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Castlegar Aquatic Centre. For grades 5, 6 and 7. Bring any floater and enjoy a movie. Popcorn and drinks available. Only $4.

MAR. 30 - RICE AND BEANS DINNER FUNDRAISER - for Selkirk College

nursing students who will be traveling to Guatemala. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at St. Rita’s Church. Evening includes dinner and a presentation from past students that have gone to Guatemala.

MAR. 31 - 13TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL - Presented by the Castlegar

Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club at the Castlegar Community Complex from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets available at Oglows Paint, Bub-

blee’s Liquor, and Sound West (Trail).

MAR. 31 - SPRING SCRAPBOOKING CROP- Genelle Hall, 9am-9pm

Special Project, Door Prizes, Draws, Potluck lunch, Dinner provided . Call Elisabeth @ 250365-9303 or Jackie @ 250-6935439 (evenings) for more information.

MAR. 31 - TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CONTEST - at the Quality Inn

Castlegar (formerly the Monte Carlo Motor Inn) from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 31st.

The public is welcome! For more information call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

APRIL 3 – CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB GUEST SPEAKER - Alexis Stafford

discusses the Brugmansia (Angel’s Trumpet), one of the most fragrant flowers. 7 p.m. at the Community Complex, Kootenay Room. Everyone with an interest in gardening is welcome. Discover the Castlegar Garden Club.

New members warmly embraced.

Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

APR. 4 - TOASTMASTERS MEETING -

Want to be a better communicator? The local Toastmasters club, the Sentinel Speakers, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Diane Cushing at 250365-8336.

APR. 6 - A SOLEMN GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. at Castlegar

United Church, 809 Merry Creek Road, beside the Kinnaird Medical Clinic and Fireside Motel. All are welcome to join us.

APR. 8 - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 7 a.m. followed by coffee and hot cross buns at Castlegar United Church 809 Merry Creek Road, beside the Kinnaird Medical Clinic and Fireside Motel. All are welcome to join us. 10 a.m. service offered as well.

APR. 8 - EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE -

At Castlegar Baptist Church, 419 7th avenue. Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning service 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

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APR. 13 - TRACTION FOR SOCIAL ACTION - How to create a strategic

social development plan. Seminar presented by Castlegar’s Social Planning Society. 11:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar.

APR. 14 - LEARN ABOUT CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY - The agenda will include

exploring and discovering the five components to an accessible community. Seminar presented

by Castlegar’s Social Planning Society. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar.

MAY 19 - 3RD ANNUAL CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST - Situ-

ated on the beautiful Columbia River, this open air festival celebrates growing with 30-plus vendors selling a large array of plants, bushes, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden art, and treasures of all kinds.

Free admission. If you are interested in being a vendor of have any questions, contact 250-3994439 or email castlegargardenfest.shaw.ca.

JUL. 14 - KOOTENAY FESTIVAL - Fea-

turing live music, dance, performances and cuisine from the diverse cultures represented in the Kootenay region. Be a part of this exciting cultural event! Go to www.kootenayfestival.com for further details!

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ONGOING: VENDORS NEEDED FOR CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST on May 19. Garden related

only please. Contact: 250-3994439 or email castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is

raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250-304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB

meets first Tuesday on every month at 7 p.m. at the Community Complex, Kootenay Room.

Break loose from your traditional bounds . . . open your spirit to the wider world of gardening.

Hear a dazzling array of speakers.

New members always welcome.

Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

ONGOING: MAR. 1 - APR. 26 - NEED A HAND WITH YOUR TAXES? - Trained

volunteers can help you complete your income tax return for 2011 at Castlegar Community Services, 1007-2nd. St. Call 250-3652104 for appointment. Income level: single $25,000.00 or less, couples families $35,000.00 or less, add. Child $2000.00. Program runs Mar.1-Apr. 26, Tue, & Thurs., 9:30-noon & 1-3:30 p.m.

Remember to bring all your tax papers and forms with you.

ONGOING: MAR 27 - MAY. 15 - FREE ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - at Robson Community

School on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm. A partnership between Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 250-304-6862.

ONGOING: THE TREASURE SHOP DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR (ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY) WILL HOLD WEEKLY TWO FOR ONE SALES dur-

ing the month of March and invite you to stop in and shop. The savings are incredible especially at this time of year. All men’s clothing will be two for one commencing the week of March 5.

Our silent auctions are ongoing as well with something of interest for everybody! Some of our wonderful volunteers can no longer help out at the Treasure Shop due to various reasons and we are very much in need of extra hands.

If you can spare only a few hours each week it would be so appreciated. Stop in at 210 - 11th Avenue and pick up an application form.

Our thanks to our dedicated volunteers who give so willingly in support of our Community and surrounding areas.

ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

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The subject matter is Doukhobor migration and must be based on actual time lines. Work submitted can be poetry or short story (fact/ fiction) and must be original. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2012. Winners and prizes to be announced in June. Please bring or send your entries to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre Village Museum 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar B.C., V1N-4M5. Phone 365-5327 for more information.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS at

6:15-8 p.m. at Twin Rivers Elementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages eight years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-365-4920.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR ART WALK 2012 CALL FOR ARTISTS - Castle-

gar’s 16th Annual Art Walk will be on display from June 26 to September 16. Artists interested in being a part of this event need to apply before March 28, 2012.

For an application package please contact the Castlegar Arts Council at castlegararts@gmail.com or pick one up at Biznet in the Columbia Plaza.

ONGOING: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS are held every Thursday

at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2B7). If you love to sing and want to sing both classical and contemporary music, come join the Twin Rivers Chorale. The registration fee is $30 for the entire season and you do not have to be able to read music to join the chorale. FMI contact Sarah Currie at 250-304-2529 or curries@ ymail.com.

ONGOING: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON is for

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The festival takes place Mar. 31 at the Castlegar Community Complex and is presented by the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club.

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We have two wineries from Creston this year and many from the Okanagan. The event is made possible by the incredible support we get from the wineries. This is an opportunity for the wineries to showcase their wines and for the guests to sample.”

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by Brie Hurlvert. Appetito Catering will be serving wonderful appetizers throughout the evening as well.

The major door prize this year is a night’s stay at the Sandman Inn in Penticton (thanks to the Sandman Inn in Castlegar) and lunch for two and a VIT tasting and tour of Hillside Estate Winery.

“We are proud to list this as a semi-formal event and have received many posi-

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The festival started as the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club’s first fundraiser and has grown over the years into the largest one.

“The first one raised $1,833.95 and

we thought that was fantastic,” said Turner. “We now raise over $10,000. We are looking forward to another successful evening.”

The event goes from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets are available at Oglows Paint and Bubblee’s Liquor Store in Castlegar, and Sound West in Trail.

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Rotary Club members are committed to volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio. The Rotary motto – “Service Above Self ” - conveys the humanitarian spirit of this service organization.

As well as supporting projects in our community, the money raised by the Castlegar Rotary Club helps to fund our international work.

By supporting local Rotary fundraisers – such as the rose sales, Christmas tree sales, golf raffle, Diamond Dinner, and the Sunfest pancake breakfast – you are contributing to a number of global projects.

“Rotary’s International Projects aim to expand our humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

Our support for International Service encompasses seeking international project partners, sponsoring projects in other countries, and volunteering on site in some instances,” said Peter Lawczynski, Director of International Service for the Castlegar Rotary Club. It’s great to know that we can be part of something that makes a difference worldwide.”

The Castlegar Rotary Club recently supported a clean water project/scholarship project in Honduras, which is assessing 7,000 bio-sand water filters that have been installed in the community and ensuring that they are up to standard. This project will also ensure that the population is educated on how to use and maintain their bio-sand water filters. Rotary is pro-

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Young Interact Rotarians demonstrate their spirit of compassion, posing with some of their South African hosts in the photo above, and in an agricultural effort in photo below.

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viding 60 scholarships to students, who are then required to put ten hours a week back into the community. Rotary will be using the students to help assess the condition of the biosand filters and will then educate the families on their proper use and maintenance.

“This is a win-win for both the students and the community,” said club member Bill Furey.

Our Interact Club provides opportunities for young people in secondary school to plan and carry out projects of service to the community and the world, and has made several trips to Central and South America. In August 2011, 21 students traveled to South Africa for three weeks to carry out humanitarian work. During this time, they started work on a new community centre, installed a well and water irrigation system and planted a vegetable garden that will feed 200 people.

“It is a life changing experience for these students - it sparks that volunteer fire in

them. They become aware of what others don’t have and how fortunate they are to live in Canada. It brings a purpose and a meaning to their lives,” Lorraine Hartson, Chair of the Interact Club.

Last fall, every club member of the Castlegar Rotary Club invested through KIVA, which is a non-forprofit organization that allows individuals to lend money to low-income individuals around the world.

These loans enable the borrowers to lift themselves out of poverty by starting or expanding a small business, further their education, build better living spaces for their families, etc.

And these loans have a 97 per cent repayment rate, meaning that the initial investment will double itself after every repayment thus providing an economical, sustainable, proven forum of support.

In the past, the Castlegar Rotary Club funded the purchase of mosquito nets to help prevent malaria in Africa. However, it was discovered that

most recipients used the nets for other purposes, such as clothing, bedding, window coverings or bags for carrying goods.

“Having seen first hand that African’s don’t use mosquito nets, it seemed rather foolish to throw our money behind a project that gets little value for our dollar. So with a bit of research, the micro financing opportunities seemed most effective for our hard earned dollars, said club member Kere MacGregor.

“Also, it allows each of us to be involved in a project that has some significance or emotional connection.”

Rotary International has also led the fight against polio for the past 20 years.

PolioPlus, the most

ambitious program in our organization’s history, supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Since this initiative was launched, at least two billion children throughout the world have been immunized against the disease.

The number of cases has declined by more than 99 per cent, from over 1,000 cases reported each day in 1988 to 650 cases reported for the entire year in 2011. Thanks to immunization, more than 5 million people have been saved from paralysis and are walking today.

The Castlegar Rotary Club donated over $10,000 over the past three years to this project.

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The Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club Presents 13th Annual

Wine Festival

Saturday March 31, 7-10pm, Castlegar Complex

Ticket Price: $50 (non-refundable) Available at: • Oglow’s Paint & Wallcoverings Ltd. • Bubblees Liquor Store Plus • Sound West Sales & Service, (Trail)

Desert Hills Estate Winery This estate was purchased by our family in 1988 and the planting ofVitisVineifera were introduced in 1995. Today the vineyard is in full production with planting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gamay, Malbec, Merlot, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay.

Our family has hand selected this gentle east to west sloping property for its natural attributes to potentially deliver some of Canada’s finest grapes.

The Black Sage Beach has become notorious for its long hot summer days that concentrate the flavors in the grapes, and its gentle cool evenings that round the complexity of each variety.

The moderating effect of the Okanagan River on the lower western edge of the vineyard is also a natural deterrent against October frost.

Our family is proud to be one of Canada’s most awarded estate wineries.

We strive to produce some of the worlds finest wines, right here in British Columbia. Sip, Savour and Enjoy. True pleasure is just a sip away. (See all of our wines at www.deserthills.ca)

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Seven Stones Winery The name Seven Stones comes from the legend of the seven individual rock formations throughout the Similkameen Valley known as The Seven Stones.

Our passion for good wine and sharing with friends is our inspiration.

Seven Stones Winery cultivates 20 acres of bench land overlooking British Columbia’s spectacular Similkameen River Valley. In 2000 and 2001 the estate vineyard was planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and followed up with a new planting in 2005 of Petit Verdot.

Co- proprietors Vivianne and George Hanson have developed a solid reputation for growing and selling exceptional quality fruit from the site.

The wine style George Hanson has created captures this amazing terroir and makes for serious, complex wines needing serious attention.

The Seven Stones tasting room is located at 1143 Highway 3 and is a beautiful scenic drive 20 minutes west of Osoyoos and 7 minutes east of Cawston.

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Four limited edition lithographic wildlife prints individually signed and numbered by artist Guy Hobbs. Images include ‘Wolf Karaoke’, ‘Morning Walk’ (Black Bears), ‘Milk Break’ (Elk and Calf) and ‘Balancing Act’ (Mountain Lion). For a sneak preview of these images and for more information on the artist visit www.guyhobbs.com

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Yet another welcome donation was made to the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation at the local health centre on March 20.

The occasion featured a gift of $200 toward the foundation’s list of desired equipment, and was made by Stefanie Zaytsoff (pictured above, centre) on behalf of the ladies organization of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ.

Accepting was Foundation volunteer, and president Nettie Stupnikoff. Also pleased to take part was Foundation vice-president Dan Salekin.

The USCC is much appreciated by the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation for its “support of endeavours for immediate and extended communities.

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Environment Minister Terry Lake says Discover Camping saw a 41 per cent increase over 2011 when BC Parks opened for reservations on March 15. In the first hour, more than 2,100 reservations were made.

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Reservations soar during BC Parks opener Camping received 3,970 reservations on opening day compared to 2,815 in 2011, the majority of which were made online.

Campers’ top two picks were: Bear Creek near Kelowna in the Okanagan and Porteau Cove on the Sea to Sky Highway south of Squamish.

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Riding on the centennial high of 2011, BC Parks is enjoying a surge in interest with many British Columbians re-discovering provincial parks in their own backyard.

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Entertainment Clinton Swanson trio a tremendous treat

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JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

First of all, apologies for the misleading photo caption in last week’s promo for the Clinton Swanson Trio in last week’s Castlegar News. The guy in the middle was indeed the saxophonist/bandleader.

For the the other two the names were mixed up.

The trio produced a 90-minute state of nirvana for the decent all-ages turnout in the beautifully s o u n d - d a mp e n e d sanctuary at Castlegar United Church.

This was part of the TD Concert Series sponsored by the Kootenay Art Gallery.The sound quality, with just one amplified instrument, was perfect.

The trio brought all a music lover could ask for – three master musicians with the sensitivity and taste to complement their outstanding abilities. Served up was a combination of great covers and original tunes.

Starting with the low end, Colin Spence was the man in control of the Hammond B3 organ... talk about responsibility!

Spence plays a more road-friendly of the famous instrument, something a little easier to pack around than the 400-pound model with the standard cabinet. Even so, especially when taking the sizable and separate Leslie speaker into account, this is definitely no outfit for triflers.

Once set up, the Hammond, with an expert like Spence at the controls, is nothing short of aweinspiring.

Spence looked after the bass notes with his left foot while furnishing a foundation which ranged from a whisper to a roar.

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Tony Ferraro was the ideal example of how beautifully straightforward a great drummer can be.

During a break between tunes, Swanson explained that for any group which has a drummer, that player needs to be the best musician in the band, because, “if they screw up, it’s really, really bad.”

Ferraro was a pleasure to watch and listen to – dynamic throughout, flashy in a couple of choice moments, and thoroughly supportive.

Totally at home between these accomplished veterans, Clinton Swanson alternated between tenor and alto sax. Start-

ing out with a George Benson tune called “Plum,” he demonstrated how gorgeous the tone can be that comes from a fine instrument in the right hands.

The three men were each confident and relaxed and the front man further put everyone at ease with his low-key, friendly patter between tunes.

He provided a bit of information on his horns, the smaller alto, for example, is a 1938 Selmer model.

He told the audience a Selmer brand sax from the sixties can easily fetch 10-12 thousand dollars.

The sound quality and balance of the three instruments

was spot on. The originals were fascinating and the crowd was also delighted by some standards including “Mack the Knife,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” which closed the 90-minute afternoon show.

This reviewer quickly demonstrated his relative rookiestatus in the region by assuming these guys must be from somewhere else, probably on a tour... they did mention they’d played the night before in Rossland. But, if you weren’t aware, these guys are local, with Swanson, Spence and Ferraro hailing from Nelson, Krestova and Warfield, respectively.

Swanson, and drummer Tony Ferraro

It was an honest mistake as an observer could, quite reasonably, think of Spokane, Vancouver or Calgary as the home base of group of this calibre.

Following the show Swanson delivered the news that may be an inspiration to other players – that he’s earning a living doing what he loves, without leaving home to do it. He has spent close to 20 years in the Lower Mainland learning his craft, but life on the road holds no allure for him.

“I don’t have a day job, this is all I do. So I have to have a lot of things going on.”

As well as teaching, Swanson can work in any number of configurations, all the way up to a ninepiece, two-drummer powerhouse called “Hornography.”

“It’s a small area,” he said before packing up. “If people are going to come out and hear me play, I’ll give them something different so they can have a variety.”

“Below the Belt” and “Bessie and the Back Eddies” are two other entities Swanson is involved with, proof positive there’s a hefty helping of versatility to go with that talent and energy.

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From Mexico with hair: Stylist returns to Robson roots CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

After eight years of living in Mexico, Mark Morris has returned to his Castlegar roots. Morris has purchased and taken over Riverside Hair and Body Care in Robson and the shop is open for business.

“Me and my partner just took the business over three weeks ago,” said Morris. “I

wanted to re-establish myself in this area before I got too much older. It’s fun to be on the move when you’re younger, but when you get older you have to settle down.”

With family in the area, Robson seemed a natural place to drop anchor. Morris grew up in Castlegar and completed high school at Stanley Humphries.

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Mark Morris looks forward to a successful stint with his newly set up Robson business.

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Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk is entering its third year, and what a success it has been! This exhibit of original outdoor sculptures, displayed year-around in downtown Castlegar, has been drawing interest and participation from across the country. From June through September the public votes for The People’s Choice sculpture which is then purchased by the City of Castlegar for the permanent display and enjoyment of its citizens.

enia as a kid,” he said.

“We moved to Robson in high school and I really like it. All my family still lives here; it’s great.”

He eventually moved to Mexico with his partner and ended up in the country’s capital.

“I worked as a hairdresser in Mexico City in the Jewish district,” he said. “It was good. It was dangerous though. There were lots of assaults.”

In order to work, Morris had to learn Spanish and now speaks it fluently.

“I went to school there,” he said. “I arrived there not knowing any Spanish. I had to work so I had to learn. In Mexico City, everyone pretty much speaks Spanish. It was a great learning experience. The culture is so different down there.”

Arriving back in Canada, Morris had to re-adjust to Canadian life. Eventually, he and his partner looked at buying property in the Castlegar area and starting up a salon but eventually settled on taking over Riverside.

“One day I saw an ad for a hairdresser and went to see Brenda (former Riverside owner Huska),” said Morris. “She told me she was looking for someone to rent a chair. I said, ‘I need something that I can take to the bank.’

Renting a chair and going back to being a hairdresser like that isn’t what I had in mind.”

The following day, Huska contacted Morris about a business proposition.

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Region Affordable housing plan for Basin SUBMITTED

As a result of federal and provincial investments, a new program, the Affordable Rental Housing initiative (ARHi), will soon be available in the Columbia Basin region for households in need. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has also partnered with the Province in this initiative to deliver essential affordable rental housing.

Through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 2011-2014, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are providing a combined investment of $5 million over three years to support new affordable rental housing projects in communities across the Columbia Basin.

Through a separate funding agreement with the Province, CBT is contributing a further $5 million to this initiative.

“Our government is committed to developing and implementing local solutions to local housing challenges,” said the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Minister Responsible for British Columbia on behalf of the Hon-

ourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

“Through this new program, seniors and families of Columbia Basin will have access to affordable rental housing that meets their needs.”

“This is a wonderful announcement for our region,” said Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East. “Columbia Basin Trust is such an important player in all of our communities and it is gratifying to see the Province working so well and so collaboratively with CBT on such an important issue.”

Details on how to apply for the Affordable Rental Housing initiative and request for proposals for the procurement of potential affordable rental housing projects will be available in Spring 2012.

“Our partnership with the provincial government represents a unique opportunity for CBT to help address a priority issue for a number of Basin communities,” said Garry Merkel, CBT board chair. “We’re excited this partnership can help communities make affordable rental housing projects a re-

ality.”

The Canada-British Columbia Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 2011-2014, signed in July 2011, confirms the remaining three years of B.C.’s five-year allocation of the Government of Canada’s 2008 commitment of more than $1.9 billion to improve and build new affordable housing and help the homeless. This means a further $90 million in federal funding for British Columbians in housing need. With matching provincial contributions of $90 million, a total combined investment of $180 million helps to support affordable housing programs for B.C. residents.

The Government of Canada, through CMHC, will invest more than $2 billion in housing this year. $1.7 billion in support of almost 615,000 households living in existing social housing. In B.C., this represents some 71,000 households.

These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people.

City of Castlegar

PUBLIC NOTICE Disposition of Land

(pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter)

The City of Castlegar is intending to dispose of lands located at 555 Columbia Avenue and legally described as “Lot A, District Lot 11975, Kootenay District, Plan 9046” and “Lot C, District Lot 11975, Kootenay District, Plan 9046” (Castlegar Courthouse Lands) to the British Columbia Buildings Corporation.

The transaction will be a land lease for a ten (10) year term ending in 2032.

The City of Castlegar will receive, by execution of this agreement, the sum of One Dollar ($1) per annum from the British Columbia Buildings Corporation for the disposition.

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“She wanted to spend less time in the shop and wanted someone to take over the shop and guarantee that she would have space,” he said.

“So it worked out perfectly. I got my shop to start my business.

Now it’s just a matter of building it.”

Morris says that Brenda is still a big part of the Riverside “team” and will be at the shop three days a week, while he works

six days a week.

“People can make appointments or just drop in,” he said. “As long as I’m not busy I will see anybody on a drop in basis.

It’s better to make an appointment because that way you know you’ll be looked after when you get here.”

Being open on Saturdays has brought in a lot of business, said Morris. “Just in the last three weeks there’s been a lot of people come in on Saturday that have nowhere to go because not many

other hairdressers are open.”

Morris is also looking at importing silver jewelry from Taxico in Mexico and selling it at the store.

Currently, the store is selling jewelry made by local artisans.

So if your ‘do is getting a little scraggly and it’s time for a trim, or you’re jonesin for a new look, come see master stylist Mark Morris at Riverside Hair and Body Care in Robson right next to the Lion’s Head Pub.

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Rebels fall flat in game seven vs BV

After a grueling seven game series, the Rebels and Nitehawks shake hands following game seven in Fruitvale.

Craig Lindsay photo CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar fell to Beaver Valley 5-3 in the seventh and deciding game of their Neil Murdoch division final on March 15 in Fruitvale in front of a large and boisterous crowd. The Rebels forced game seven after winning three straight after being down 3-1 in the best of seven series.

The Rebs got off to a strong start with Erik Alden and Tyler Robinson scoring in the first period to put the visitors up 2-0 after one period.

“Going down to a game seven it’s alway a bit of a gamble,” said Rebel coach Steve Junker. “We got the start we wanted and I felt we had enough pressure on them. It would have been nice

to have more than a two goal lead. Against a high powered offence like BV a two goal lead just isn’t enough.”

BV scored three unanswered in the second period to take the lead in quick fashion. Nick Perez scored a power play marker at 11:49 assisted by Dallas Calvin and Christian Johnson.

Ryan Edwards tied the score at 2-2 at the 11 minute mark with a powerful wrist shot that sailed past Rebel netminder Jordan Gluck after receiving a sweet breakout pass from rookie sensation Craig Martin. Mason Spear put the Hawks up 3-2 at 2:14 of the second assisted by Justin Niminiken.

Robinson scored his second of the game with 34 seconds left in the second to

tie the score at 3-3 and set up an exciting third period. “(Mike) Vlanich played terrific in net for them and kept them in it,” said Junker. “The second period

“Against a high powered offence like BV a two goal lead just isn’t enough.”

Steve Junker, Rebel coach they came out stronger and got the first power play goal, and as everyone noticed, momentum kind of shifted there. Like every other game in the series it came down to the third period.

Their offensive zone play, their big line, re-

ally had us hemmed in our own zone. We held them off and had a few chances of our own that we couldn’t quite bury.”

The Hawks dominated play early in the third but were unable to get the puck past Gluck. Castlegar then had their chances but were stymied as well

by Vlanich, who was named the game’s first star.

Finally, Niminikin put BV up with 3:04 left in the third after taking a pass from Spear and sliding the puck past Gluck.

Despite some solid chances, the Rebels couldn’t get the equalizer. Ryan Edwards put the game away with an empty netter with 13 seconds left in the game.

“I’m very proud of our guys,” said Junker.

“I think they showed

Rebel forward Anthony Delong leaps over Beaver Valley goalie Mike Vlanich in game seven.

Craig Lindsay photo

a lot. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Beaver Valley is a great team. We can hold our heads up and feel good about it. But it’s definitely a tough one.

We’d rather be playing right now.”

Junker said the team showed a lot of moxie by fighting back to force game seven after being down 3-1 in the series.

“It shows a lot about their character,” he said. “We talked about that quite a bit.

Being down 3-1 it’s easy to get down on yourself and maybe teammates as well and maybe pack it in. We talked a lot about just taking it one game at a time and trying to swing the momentum back to our side. All we needed really was one win. That got us momentum. When it comes down to game

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Beaver Valley moved on to play Eddie Mountain Division champions Fernie Ghostriders, who also needed seven

games to get past their opponent Kimberley.

The Nitehawks currently lead the Kootenay Conference final two games to one.

Check out www. castlegarnews.com/ sports to see a photo gallery from game seven.

Kody Disher of the Rebels dukes it out with Nitehawk Fraser Stang at the end of game Craig Lindsay photo seven.

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Returning Summer Swimmers- $285.00 per swimmer.

Fundraising Fees of $290.00 per swimmer with a family maximum of $425.00 (Fundraising fees must be a separate cheque.)

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Fundraising Fees of $65.00 per swimmer (Fundraising fees must be a separate cheque.)

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Castlegar News Reporter

The West Kootenay Wildcats were in Victoria this past week for the Bantam Provincial Championships.

The Wildcats are a regional team with three players from Castlegar: Jessica Harris, Anjela Szabo, and Molly Benbow.

The team opened up play on Mar. 22 against the North Shore Winter Club.

After a scoreless first period, North Shore scored three unanswered in the second and cruised to the 3-0 victory.

In their second game, the ‘Cats fell 2-1 to a team from Prince George.

Captain Stephanie McAuley picked up the ‘Cats lone goal assisted by Kara Deane.

The squad got into

West Kootenay Wildcats Bantam Hockey team: From left to right: Backrow: Rob Harris, Simon Wheeldon, Jeremiah Bendow, and Rob Pollock. Third row: Jenna Wheeldon, Kara Deane, Dakota Mular, Jesse Cooper, Jessica Harris, and Anjela Szabo. Second row: Madelaine VockerothFisher, Julie Sidoni, Kali Horner, Page Gattasoni, Jordan Zilkie, and Molly Benbow. Front row: Sydney Pollock, Stephanie McAuley, Katalina Hartland, Emma Hare, and Merissa Dawson.

the winning column in their game with a come from 5-4 behind win over South Island.

The Wildcats trailed 4-1 going into

the third period with Emma Hare scoring the only goal for West Kootenay.

The team exploded for four goals in that third stanza to give

the Wildcats their first win at Provincials.

Scoring in the third were Sidney Pollack, Jenna Wheeldon with a pair including the tying goal. Hare, with

her second of the game, scored the winning goal.

Unfortunately, after two losses, the Wildcats did not qualify for the medal round.

the team to the seventh game of the second round. The Americanborn netminder had a 3.15 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 while appearing in all 12 Rebel play-off games for a record of seven wins and five losses.

Winning the Gerry Lacasse Memorial Award for being the grittiest and most community minded was Brenden Heinrich.

The young forward was also named the team’s rookie of the year.

Other award winners were: Walton, top

scorer; Delong, top forward; Erik Alden, top defenceman; Braydon Horcoff, most improved; Delong, sports and education; Scott

Morisseau, sportsmanship and ability; Erik Alden, most valued team player; Tyler Robinson, most inspirational; and Moris-

seau, most popular.

The 20 year olds for this year’s Rebel team were Delong, Robinson, and Morisseau.

Rebels dole out year end awards CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels announced their year end awards on Tuesday. Veteran forwards Anthony Delong and Stuart Walton split the Most Valuable Player award. Both had superb seasons with Walton leading the team with 87 points and Delong finishing second with 82 points.

Jordan Gluck, who was acquired part way through the season, was named the most valuable player in the play-offs after leading

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Gabrielle Hanvold stands atop the podium after winning the gold medal in the 400M Individual Submitted photo Medley.

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The short course season has come to an end for the Kootenay Swim Club and swimmers return home with medals around their necks.

Gabrielle Hanvold was unstoppable at AAs swim meet held at the end of February with six best times, dropping four seconds off in 200m fly and thirty one seconds off her best time in 400m IM. Gabrielle hard work did not go unrecognized and she received three gold medals for 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly

and 400m IM. Her hard work paid off and she qualified for AAAs. Jordan Andrusak, did not disappoint at AAAs in Surrey at the beginning of March!!!

Waves were made when Jordan swam three Age Group Championship times in 200m and 400m freestyle and 200m IM and received two bronze medals for her freestyle. This is a big achievement for Jordan because she is one of the youngest swimmers to achieve this goal. Most swimmers who receive Age Group Championship

times are 13 and older. Also, this opens up a great opportunity for Jordan to compete against swimmer from across Canada at the Age Group Championships being held in Calgary during July. She will be swimming against some of the country’s best.

Niallan Collier will be joining Jordan after he swam three best times at AAAs and qualified for Age Group Championships in 200m IM. All of Niallan’s hard work is paying off.

He is starting the long course season off on

the right foot and is in prime condition.

The Kootenay Swim Club is now training for the long course season. The swim meets will be held in 50m pools throughout BC and coaches Dustin Boychek and Tom Carew will be adjusting the swimmers training methods to prepare for the longer distances. Both coaches are looking forward to the next four months of training, the swimmers are strong and very focused. This is going to be an exciting long course season!

Spring basketball ready to roll SUBMITTED

Now that the school basketball seasons have wrapped up, players from many schools in our area are coming together to play spring club basketball. The West Kootenay Bulls boys’ club teams will begin try outs and practices on March 27 at the Stanley Humphries Secondary gym. Last year only age group was offered – U14 boys. They competed in Kamloops and at the Zone Championships in Langley. This year, two teams will be

formed.

U12 (players born in 2000 or later) is designed to introduce players to competitive basketball. Individual skills will be the primary focus for this group. Next will be an introduction to team systems on offense and defense. Having fun learning the game is the overriding priority for this age group.

This group of athletes will be getting a head start on competing at a provincial level.

U16 (players born in 1996 or later) is focused on preparing players for the faster

paced senior boys game. Skill development and performance improvement is the focus for this group.

Players from throughout the West Kootenay will be coming together to form these teams. The boys will have a short six week period to learn team systems and prepare for very tough club competition at the Thompson Rivers University Invitational Tournament in early May. The TRU site is a tremendous facility with University Coaches on site scouting for talent.

Coach Mike Lynn has been working with young athletes in Castlegar for several years. He has coached at the Local Steve Nash Youth program for seven years. He also coaches Jr. Boys at Stanley Humphries.

There is room for more coaches if anyone is interested in helping out.

Interested players or coaches can contact Coach Mike at 250365-0937 for more information.

Both teams will practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 27th.

Castlegar & District Recreation Department Spring Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday & Wednesday 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength or Deep Water Workout 10:15-11:15am Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm Ultimate Kickbox

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-10:00am Step to It or Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm PM Aqua-Fit or Body Blast/Core & More

Friday 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength or Deep Water Workout 10:15-11:15am Fabulous 50+

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ADMISSION TO ALL DROP IN FITNESS CLASSES IS BY: 1 - 3 – 12 month Membership Passes Fitness Tickets: - 10 passes / $50.00 + tax - drop in fee $6.50

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Community Complex will be closed Good Friday April 6th in order to complete the installation of the UV Filtration System.

Re-open Saturday April 7th 9:00am and Easter Sunday 1:30-4:30pm Spring Public Swim Schedule Monday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Tuesdays 2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Thursday 2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Friday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-8:30pm Saturday 1:00-6:00pm Sunday 1:00-6:00pm

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FRIDAY, MARCH 30 (GRADES 5, 6, 7) - COMPLEX POOL

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CASTLEGAR BASEBALL REGISTRATION

SATURDAY MARCH 24TH 10-1:00PM COMPLEX LOBBY

ROTARY WINE TASTING EVENING

SATURDAY MARCH 31ST ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

Castlegar C tl R Recreation ti D Department t tS Spring i L Leisure i G Guide id iis available at the Recreation OfďŹ ce and Online at www.rdck.bc.ca. Registration is now taking place!

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facebook.com/spiritbarevents ARE YOU A JOB SEEKER? A CAREER CHANGER? A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT? Take advantage of this great education and employment opportunity. Selkirk College faculty and staff will be on hand to talk about our programs and how they open doors to various careers. Make valuable face-to-face connections with employers and find out which companies are hiring right now!

2012 Selkirk Career, Job & Education Fair

For further information contact Selkirk’s Educational Recruitment Coordinator at akinakin@selkirk.ca or call 250.505.1396.

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Mallards - From left to right, in the Back Row: Chris Barlow (coach); Tyler Bell (assistant coach); Pat Biln (assistant coach) Middle row: Katy Perepolkin, Eric Tarasoff, Ryan Stainer, Bradley Chirdaris, Kyler Hilderman, Nate Laberge, Eric Reid, Mayson Francis, Trevor Saprikin, Brent Machado Front Row: Kyle McIntosh, Brayden Biln, Phil Scheulin, Matthew Zwick, Ethan Clow, Christian Barlow.

Submitted photo SUBMITTED

The South Okanagan Minor Hockey Association hosted a Pee Wee House tournament the weekend of March 9 – 11. The West Kootenay Minor Hockey regular hockey season ended with the Castlegar Mighty

Mallards coming third in the league. Following that tournament, the Mighty Mallards went to an end-of-theseason tournament in Osoyoos. Sixteen teams were there from all over B.C. In the preliminary round the Mallards went undefeated playing against

Abbotsford, Kamloops and Westside. The Mallards won their final game 6 – 5 in double overtime against a different Westside team. Although undefeated, the Mallards came in third based on how points were calculated in the preliminary round.

already organized, you will be able to play.

New this year as well is a coaching clinic for those parents who would like to be more involved, or would like to have a better understanding of the game.

Castlegar minor soccer values the many volunteer coaches that help out each year. We feel that by providing the tools and opportunity to learn more about coaching and the game itself, it will only benefit the kids that are in Castlegar minor soccer. Castlegar minor

soccer has arranged for instruction from the experienced Soccer Quest coaches, and has tailored various age appropriate groups as follows: Tuesday March 27 and April 3rd - U4, U6 and U8. Wednesday March 28 and April 4th - U10 and up.

We realize this is short notice, and as such are offering this experience at no cost to anyone who is interested. As space is limited, please rsvp with Scott Hutt, at scott@ kalawsky.com.

Snow or not - it’s soccer time

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Despite the continued snow fall, castlegar minor soccer is excited to begin its season on April 16th! We are expecting around 450 kids ranging in age from under four all the way up to under 18 this year, in one of Canada’s most popular youth sports. Although early bird registration is now closed, you can still register for Castlegar minor soccer at www. kootenaysouthsoccer. com. If there is room on any of the teams

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Saints finish season off with school visit

JUST ADD WATER The BC Summer Swimming Association has local clubs across BC with a variety of programs for children ages 5-17 to participate in competitive water sports.

SPEED - SWIMMING • DIVING

WATER - POLO • SYNCHRO Our competitive season runs from April 30th until mid-August. Children can participate at all levels from beginner programs to competitive programs.

Selkirk College’s mens hockey team plays floor hockey with students from GESS school in Submitted photo Chewelah, Washington.

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The Selkirk Saints jumped at another opportunity to give back to the community but this time it was in a place they’ve never been and with kids and teachers they never knew. It also happened to be the birthday of Dr. Seuss and the students and staff at Gess Elementary in Chewelah, Washington were gearing up for full day to celebrate the importance of reading and literature.

“We were approached by the principal to see if we were interested in stopping by on our way through to Cheney for the last regular season game against Eastern Washington University,” comments Kim Veri-

gin, Athletic Director.

“One of our coaches has relatives in the school so there was an immediate connection and we were more than happy to spend the afternoon with them.”

Saints’ players took turns visiting each classroom where they read and interacted with the kids, many of whom were not that familiar with the sport of ice hockey. Verigin continues, “It was amazing to see how excited these kids were and that many of them have never touched a hockey stick before.”

The players ended up signing autographs and playing shinny with the grade 3 and 5 classes. “All in all it was an incredible experience for our guys and one the students and staff will surely

remember. We were treated very well!”

The Saints still had one final challenge ahead of them and that was to attempt their first ever series sweep of a BCIHL opponent. In three previous meetings with Eastern, the Saints dominated with a pair of 4-1 wins and most recently another 7-4 victory.

Jordan Wood opened the scoring in the first period with assists from Scott Jago and Nick Cecconi. EWU equalled on a power play marker three minutes later. Tied going into the second, Eastern notched another power play marker at the 16 minute mark but this time it was Selkirk equalling the score at two with four minutes left. The third period

was deadlocked until EWU broke the tie with just over seven minutes remaining and the Saints could not respond. Final score was 4-2 with an Eagles empty netter.

The Saints now begin the off season with a major focus on recruiting. They finished the season with a 5-19-0 record and more wins than in any other year. Verigin adds, “The guys battled hard all year long and in most games were shorthanded due to serious long term injuries and untimely departures of certain players. It was frustrating to also see many one goal losses, especially after leading going into the third.

Nevertheless, we must take the growing pains in stride and continue to move forward!”

and 42, respectively in 24 games played.

Those totals placed him third amongst BCIHL scorers.

The 21-year old was one of the league’s most consistent offensive performers, picking up points in 21 of the Saints’ 24 regular season contests. He totaled 16 multi-point games and a pair of hat tricks, including one in Selkirk’s first-ever win against Thompson Rivers University on February 18th.

Wood, a Business student, diploma

came to Selkirk following a stellar junior career that saw him collect 55 goals and 125 points over three seasons with the Chiefs. He also suited up for the British Columbia Hockey League’s Westside Warriors in the 2010/11 season.

“Jordan had a tremendous first season and is fully deserving of this recognition,” says Saints athletics director Kim Verigin. “He’s a first-class individual both on and off the ice and he showed a lot of

character over the course of the season by working hard and contributing offensively and defensively every night.”

Other members of the BCIHL’s First All-Star Team were forwards Ben Van Lare (Simon Fraser University) and Aaron Buat (Okanagan College), defencemen Dave Mann (Okanagan College) and Shane Oatway (Thompson Rivers University) and goaltender Tim Zwiers (Trinity Western University).

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REGISTRATION DATES April 4th, 4:30 – 6 pm at the Castlegar Complex Contact Information Shaman.t@shaw.ca jbashton@shaw.ca for more information www.bcsummerswimming.com/bcssa

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FIGHT BACK

Saints’ sniper named to league all-star team SUBMITTED

The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce that first-year forward Jordan Wood (Cloverdale, B.C.) has been named to the British ColumbiaIntercollegiate Hockey League First All-Star Team for the recently completed 2011/12 season.

Wood, who joined the Saints from the KIJHL’s Kelowna Chiefs, led all Selkirk skaters in goals and points with 23

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Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner.

Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers.

Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry.

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Visitor Information Counsellor/Administration This is a permanent part time position (20hrs) per week at a rate of $11 per hour. Must be flexible and able to work weekends in the months of July & August.

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The Trail Daily Times, a Monday to Friday newspaper in beautiful Trail, B.C., is looking for a contract driver to drive one of our current routes. This route covers West Trail, WarÀeld and Rossland and takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

The successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle and be available to work Monday through Friday.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter, work well with others and be able to meet daily deadlines.

QualiÀed applicants should apply in person to Michelle Bedford, circulation manager, Trail Daily Times; by March 27, 2012.

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This union position is for three days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. This is a temporary position, minimum of one year.

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QualiÀed applicants should apply in writing no later than April 5, 2012 to: Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Daily Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 editor@trailtimes.ca Fax: 250-368-8550 Only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.

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Customer Service Person Knowledge of West Kootenay area an asset Must be Physically fit Lifting involved Reply with Resume & Driver’s Abstract to: Box #100, c/o Castlegar News #2 - 1810 - 8th Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 2Y2

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Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience.

Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.

SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op).

Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca.

Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FOR THE FUTURE. Sutco is pleased to offer our drivers a PENSION PLAN, satellite dispatch, electronic logs, 1st rate equipment, direct deposit and extended benefits. Current open positions in our Chip Division. Okanagan, Chilliwack and the West Kootenays. Also new trucks delivering in our highway division. We require 2 yrs exp. acceptable abstract, positive attitude. Apply online www.sutco.ca or call recruiting 1-888-357-2612 Ext; 233

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Safety/HR person required with Level 3 First Aid for sawmill & mining construction.

Pls fax or email resume to 250-825-9687 timberlinemill@shaw.ca

(CECAC) - Community Table Coordinator The CECAC is seeking a Coordinator to help carry out its strategic plan. This position requires • coordination of meetings with the table • liaison with the regional advisory council and other community coordinators • the development and adherence to an annual budget • report and proposal writing • an awareness of issues related to early childhood development and family wellbeing in our community • a confident, self motivated and professional applicant • ability to work under the direction of a multi-sectoral council This is a contract position for 20 hours/month starting on May 1, 2012 $23.00/hr. Submit written resume to Susanne Thomas 409 10th Ave. Castlegar V1N 1K5 or susanne.thomas@gmx.com by March 27, 2012.

CASTLEGAR READY-MIX

Castlegar Ready Mix & Nelson Ready Mix have an opening:

• Concrete Mixer Drivers (Class 3)

Please fax or mail your resume and references to: Operation Manager C/O Box 22 Crescent Valley BC V0G 1H0 Fax: 250-359-8164 Posting Closing March 26, 2012

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Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

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Graduation from a recognized Institute of Technology or equivalent is required.

A program in Mineral Processing is preferred, but Metallurgy or Chemical Sciences will be considered.

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For detailed responsibilities and more information on this opportunity at Teck Metals Ltd., please visit our Careers page at www.teck.com and select Trail Operations.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume by March 31, 2012.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The operation at Trail, British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest and most efficient integrated zinc and lead smelters. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com.

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KTECH PAVING: Seeking experienced paving personnel for 2012 season Class 1 truck driver + air (clean abstract) raker men, roller operator, labourer.

Valid driver’s license required. Nelson B.C. Resumes: ktechpaving@shaw.ca 778-962-0137

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

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Trail Operations is seeking a Technician Trainee. This position reports to a Research professional and assists on research projects, prepares test samples, performs simple analyses, provides technical data for reporting purposes and assembles equipment.

Applicants must hold an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement and have a valid driver’s license.

Consideration will also be given to those currently indentured at either the 3rd or 4th year of an apprenticeship program. Machinists with experience in the Millwright trade will also be considered.

Applicants will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, aptitudes and personal attributes.

Teck offers an attractive compensation and benefit package including relocation assistance.

Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resume, a copy of their Grade 12 or GED certificate, a copy of their WHMIS certification and Interprovincial trade’s qualification by April 2, 2012.

To apply, visit the Teck website at http://www.teck.com/careers and select location - Trail Operations.

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Trades, Technical WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms.

Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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Misc. Wanted Hunting / Camping Cots Good condition, reasonably priced. call 250-357-0122 Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount.

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Real Estate Houses For Sale 2006 14 x 66 Moduline 2 bdrm asking $69,900 Must be moved.

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250-304-4814 CASTLEGAR Seeking Responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished Home. Perfect for student or working person N/P, N/S please call 304-2380

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ROBSON 3 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer required, Call 250-304-3430

AVAILABLE May 1st: Bright and spacious 3 bdrm suite w/ private entrance downtown near river and library. Partly furnished, shared laundry, $1200 covers utilities, wireless and cable. 250-365-6424 CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm Suite, Basement, lrg kitchen/dining room, Avail Immed, incl Utilities, cable, internet, $800/mth 250-304-7490 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement Suite in quiet 4 plex. Clean, spacious & bright. Laundry available.

N/S, N/P, $600/mth includes utilities. Ph 250-354-9804

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Mobile Homes & Pads CASTLEGAR Mobile Home for rent 2 Bdrm, 2 baths, open kitchen, living room, W/D, F/S N/P, N./S utilities not included $750/mth 1386 Columbia Rd. Avail April 1st Refer reqd, & damage deposit, Call 250-365-3689 or 365-9365

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of James Douglas Phillips, aka James D. Phillips, aka James Phillips, late of 1001- 7th Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1E 1S2.

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James Douglas Phillips, aka James D. Phillips, aka James Phillips, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, Peter Edward Phillips and Victor Montomery Phillips, c/o Sivertz Kiehlbauch, Barristers and Solicitors, P.O. Box 190, #320 - 351 Hudson Avenue, N.E., Salmon Arm, British Columbia, V1E 4N3, on or before April 19th, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

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