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they have approved the development of a resort in the Jumbo Valley is both surprising and a devastating blow to the area, indicated Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy in a March 20 press release.

“People in Kootenay West have written and e-mailed me to say they strongly disagree with building a resort in the Jumbo Valley,” said Conroy.

“It doesn’t make sense environmentally or economically.”

as food-related topics do. There’s growing concern among a growing number of people in regard to food: where it comes from; how much it costs; how long it will be available, etc.

Another key consideration involves local people who produce some of the food we depend on, and issues relating to competition they face from producers from any number of countries.

It’s a complicated subject, but one eagerly taken on by Ross who touched down at Castlegar Airport with Atamanenko on Friday.

Agriculture is an important activity right across the country, and while some regions may have a higher profile in terms of output, the BC Southern Interior MP pointed out that this region has important agricultural components of its own.” There’s certainly a movement here,” he said, “whether

in the Slocan Valley... in Pass Creek and other areas...

Grand Forks – where they’re to revitalize and get land back into production.” We’re just really fortunate that we found out Colleen wanted to come out to British Columbia. So we set up this tour.”

What was once commonplace has, in many cases, gone by the wayside over the years as production and marketing techniques have evolved. Commerce has evolved as well and certain producers have been squeezed out along the way.

“We’ve become a globalized economy here,” Ross continued, “a lot of farmers have gotten out of farming, they just can’t compete with cheap imports. We need to start looking at our food security and food sovereignty in this country. That means making space for farmers, and supporting those farmers so they can be viable.”

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President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce is quoted from a press release.

“It’s good to see BC sending a clear signal that major projects like these will be judged on their own merits.”

Opposition to the project, meanwhile has been present and vocal every step of the way and remained so after word was put out in Victoria in the early afternoon.

The BC Liberals’ announcement that

If you’ve ever shared a fridge with people you didn’t know very well, you’ve got a fairly good grasp of part of what food sovereignty is all about.

A special guest of NDP MP Alex Atamanenko has arrived in the West Kootenays and will share her considerable knowledge on the food sovereignty topic with interested residents of Nelson, Grand Forks, then onto Oliver, Cawston and Princeton.

There are five presentations in five nights for Colleen Ross, Vice President of Policy with the National Farmers Union.

Ross also works closely with a global movement called Via Campesina, “fighting to advance the concept of food sovereignty and sustainable food systems.”

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Boundary outreach effort completes Asian adventure ming and the beach, allowing the house moms a break from caring for the children.

During their time at the orphanage, the group was able to create a soccer field by spreading out dirt and laying down the sod.

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NOW in 3D! Nate (back left) and Rob (back right) were amongst a group of Grand Forks-area residents that went to help out an orphanage in Chonburi, Thailand between Jan. 11 and Feb. 1.

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A boil water advisory has been issued for the Sutherland Creek Water Works District in Christina Lake.

The water works district encompasses the area from Fisk Road to Tedesco Road, on both sides of Highway 3, and part way up Fife Road. “The (Sutherland Creek) Water Works District has been advised by the environmental health officer for Inte-

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Klassen stated they were expecting to see children who were more sickly, but were surprised to see them thriving, healthy and happy.

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A group from Gospel Chapel in Grand Forks has returned from a trip to an HIV positive orphanage in Thailand.

The Abundant Life Home (ALH) located in Chonburi, Thailand, first opened its doors in April 2006 to five young boys who were HIV positive.

The orphanage is still undergoing some construction for additional homes for the youth.

Currently, ALH houses six boys and six girls in two separate buildings.

“It was very lifechanging because you view things now very differently,” explained Lee-Anna Klassen, one of the 12 members in Team Thai to go on the trip. “We saw how blessed we are here in North America. The abundance that we

we left,” Klassen said.

Klassen hopes to be able to return to Thailand in the future, especially during the fall of 2013 for the grand opening of the orphanage.

“We would like to go back,” she said. “It’s an expensive flight to get there, but it’s not that expensive once

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A Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination will have as a local highlight a Community Celebration Saturday, March 24, 2012 atPassmore, Slocan Valley.

The General Assembly of the United Nations decided that a week of solidarity with the peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination, beginning on 21 March, would be organized annually in all states.

The Assembly has adopted a resolution that acknowledges the incompatibility between democracy and racism.

The first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

March 21 was the

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds us of our collective responsibility for promoting and protecting this idea.

The Sinixt Nation and the Perry Ridge Water Users Association will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the Passmore Hall on Saturday, march 24, with a discussion on “Truth & Reconciliation- Creating a Path to Harmony.”

Democracy is not a spectator sport; it requires participation to make it work.

The public is invited to participate in creating a path to harmony and join in celebrating the diversity in the Slocan Valley.

There will also be a quick update on BC Timber Sales continued plans to extend the road to just north of Hird Creek.

The Sinixt and the PRWUA stand united against develop-

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The event begins at 5:00 and Discussion following at 6:30.

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Bjorn’s point of view

Bjorn Mostue, who is living in Rossland but originally from Norway, managed to land this trick at the Oakley Camp of Big Air Bag during Spring Fling at Red Mountain Resort in Rossland. There was a long line of boarders and skiers to practice on the jump as the big air bag makes for a soft landing.

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Sons of Norway ready to roll out the welcome mat CRAIG LINDSAY West Kootenay Advertiser

The Sons of Norway club is currently undergoing a membership drive throughout the West Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary area.

The club is looking for interested parties, families, younger and older people with connections to a Scandinavian heritage.

The club will be at the Waneta Mall in Trail on April 3, 4 and 5 for a membership drive.

Sons of Norway is a non-profit international organization with the object of preserving and promoting the history and culture of Norway among the descendants of Norwegian heritage in the United States and Canada.

The organization is composed of eight districts each with a

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regional officer; B.C. is District seven. Sons of Norway in B.C. are organized in lodges.

The Castlegar lodge is known as Nordic Lodge ‘76 and celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

“For practical

reasons and having much in common as neighbours in Nordic countries, Swedes, Danes, Finns, and Icelanders and their descendants and family members in Canada are also welcome members in our club,”

said Ole Kristiansen, vice-president of Nordic Lodge ‘76.

The club is hoping to attract younger members in order to keep the club going for another 50 years or more.

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is aging with most members between 70 and 80 years-old and needs rejuvenation and new members if we are going to keep going,” said Kristiansen.

The club currently offers several different activities such as Norwegian rosemaling, chip carving, Norwegian folk dancing, and basic Norwegian language classes.

The Sons of Norway also oversee the Viking Nordic Ski Club, which includes 40km of prepared cross country skiing tracks and heated cabins.

The annual Troll Loppet ski event, which took place on Feb. 12 at the club, continues to grow in popularity with over 70 West Kootenay residents taking part this year.

For more information or to join the Sons of Norway call Ole at 250-365-1017.

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MLA acknowledges fish/wildlife job cuts in Nelson NELSON STAFF West Kootenay Advertiser

East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett believes recently announced structural changes will improve BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program — but concedes the program’s Nelson office is doomed.

“The jobs aren’t on the table with regard to them being hired back by BC Hydro and doing exactly the same thing,” Bennett said in an interview this week. “That’s not going to happen.”

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Waneta Expansion Project reaches another milestone SUBMITTED

CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project - Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation, and Columbia Basin Trust – are pleased to announce another major milestone has been reached with the substantial completion of intake and tunnel excavation.

“With the excavation portion of the

project complete, the Waneta Expansion remains on budget and on schedule for completion in 2015,” said Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. “So far this clean energy project has brought $80 million in economic benefits and over 300 jobs to the Columbia Basin.”

The contractor, SNC-Lavalin Inc., has been working hard to

complete this excavation work so the concrete linings in the tunnels can begin.

An Italian-made $1 million travelling tunnel form has been assembled onsite and will be key during the concrete lining process. The collapsible steel walls of the form create seamlessly lined tunnels which are engineered to withstand hydrostatic water pressure. The

concrete lining will include a high fly ash content to maximize strength and flow efficiency.

“Completion of the intake and tunnel excavation is another milestone for this $900 million project,” said Jane Bird, Columbia Power Corporation President & CEO, speaking on behalf of the Waneta Expansion Project.

In total, over

62,000 cubic metres of rock was removed from the tunnels and adit. Another 78,000 cubic metres of rock and 19,000 cubic metres of overburden were removed from the intake. All of the excavated materials were hauled safely and without major incident. The rock will be available for reuse in future highway and other infrastructure projects in the area.

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Other major construction activities onsite include form and concrete work in the powerhouse and service bay areas.

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Region Trail council takes stand for keeping hospital VALERIE ROSSI WEst Kootenay Advertiser

Trail council is taking a stand on protecting its hospital’s regional status.

City councillor Kevin Jolly recently felt compelled to lead fellow local politicians in taking a strong position after Castlegar council discussed the possibility of a new regional hospital with Health Minister Mike de Jong when they met with him at the beginning of the month.

“We must send a clear message and speak with one voice to all those who would act to destabilize and disrupt the future of KBRH (Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital) in Trail,” said

Jolly at Trail’s last council meeting.

“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.”

Beyond asking his colleagues to support the retention of KBRH, Jolly requested that all capital funding for the region be dedicated to the refurbishment, upgrading and support of existing medical facilities to deliver the highest level of patient care.

Council, including Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs, followed Jolly’s gesture and stood rather than

simply raising their hands to record their unanimous decision.

A letter will be sent to Interior Health, the Health Minister and MLA Katrine Conroy to further express their stance.

Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said the meeting was held in the best interest of the region.

“When we look at the facility presently, we know that it’s aging, we know that it’s going to need replacement,” he said.

“What we were supporting was the idea that Interior Health take a planning process to determine the type of facility and where a new facility can be best located to provide the best benefit to everybody in the Kootenay Boundary region.”

Staff could add to Airport budget Trail Briefs A test of support for the Trail Regional Airport is expected to come later this month when the regional district board begins deliberation on a request for more than double its historical budget for 2012.

The East End Services Committee is looking for a 240 per cent increase in order to gain some full-time staff at what has largely been a volunteer operation, as well as complete paving for a stopway beside the runway.

Total increases within the draft 2012 Trail Regional Airport budget are projected to see a property tax increase of 140 per cent ($126,271).

The increase in staffing is based on an eight-hour day, seven days per week at a base rate of $21.53 per hour. As well, paving the current gravel stopways would require a $200,000 hit.

Trail keeps its pulse on new bloodlead guidelines A program dedicated to lowering blood-lead levels in Trail children has its work cut out if new standards set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has any impact on Canadian guidelines.

The American organization that sets public health policy and practice on acceptable lead levels has increased its national standards to a blood-lead level of five micrograms per deciliter of blood (mg/dl), down from 10.

Health Canada has yet to follow suit but Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs, chair of the Trail Health and Environment Committee, says he suspects it won’t be long.

“We do recognize the important research that supports the development

of new blood-lead guidelines and have begun to review the implications for Trail so that our programs can be adjusted,” he said. “We are working right now to continue to reduce blood-lead levels in children in Trail and when the new guidelines are issued, we expect it will simply reinforce our efforts in that direction.”

Warfield pulls out of merger talks Trail and Warfield have put further amalgamation study action to bed after shelving discussions last year.

The city was waiting to hear from the village after Warfield put Phase 2 of a merger report on hold due to the uncertainty of industrial taxation.

The move wasn’t seen as attractive after taking a look at some of the issues Trail is dealing with, said Warfield councillor Donna Baggio.

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After a successful debate season on L.V. Rogers’ first debate team in years, a young debater from Nelson has secured a position at the Canadian Junior National Debate Championships.

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Health/Sports Four firmly-entrenched soldium myths – hereby debunked For the average Canadian, 75 per cent of the sodium we eat comes from processed and packaged foods, not from the shaker. Soups, deli meats, bread, cheese, bottled drinks, condiments, and even desserts and sweets can contain hidden sodium. Always check the sodium on packaged foods before putting them in your grocery cart by reading the

SUBMITTED

March is Nutrition Month!

Registered Dietitians take this opportunity to focus on eating well. This year, our goal is to give you the facts about common nutrition myths.

There are many myths about how to lower the amount of sodium we consume. Sodium, the main component of salt, helps our bodies balance fluid and blood pressure, but many of us consume

too much of it.

MYTH #1 - Only people who have high blood pressure need to cut down on sodium.

Cutting down on sodium reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and

kidney disease. Reducing sodium can also improve bone health. Most Canadians consume 3400 mg of sodium daily, but our bodies only need 1500 mg. That is over double what we need!

MYTH #2 - If you don’t use a salt shaker, you won’t eat too much salt.

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2012 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra Touring L 5-Speed Manual/Sonata GL 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe GL 2.4 6-Speed Manual/Veracruz GL FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 1.9%/0%/0%/0%/0% for 84/84/84/84/84 months. Bi-weekly payment is $102/$93/$134/$142/$186. No down payment is required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,185/$0/$0/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760/ $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2012 Elantra L 6-Speed for $17,344 at 1.9% per annum equals $102 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $18,529. Cash price is $17,344. Cost of Borrowing is $1,185. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. †ʕPrices for models shown: 2012 Elantra Limited/2012 Elantra Touring GLS Manual/2012 Sonata Limited/2012 Santa Fe Limited 3.5 AWD/2012 Veracruz GLS AWD is $24,194/$22,144/$31,464/$37,559/$41,759. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760/$1,760 are included. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2012 Elantra L 6-speed manual (HWY 4.9L/100KM; City 6.8L/100KM)/2012 Elantra Touring L (HWY 6.4L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM)/2012 Sonata GL 6-Speed (HWY 5.7L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2012 Santa Fe GL 2.4L 6-Speed Manual FWD (HWY 7.7L/100KM, City 11.0L/100KM)/2012 Veracruz GL FWD (HWY 8.5L/100KM; City 12.7L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories.

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nutrition label. Look for foods that contain less than 15 per cent DV (daily value) sodium. You can also reduce sodium by eating less processed food and cooking meals at home whenever possible. When you do eat out, ask your server about low sodium options.

table salt) have about the same amount of sodium. Try adding flavour to food with salt-free spices, herbs, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and onion instead of salt.

MYTH #4 – There’s no such thing as “too much sodium” for kids.

Kids only need 1000-1500 mg of sodium per day. Most Canadian children consume more than this and in the long term it can lead to health problems like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and high blood pressure.

Snack foods that are popular with kids, like crackers, chips, instant noodles, beef jerky, and packaged lunch kits, often contain a lot of sodium.

Instead, choose low sodium fun snacks like fruit and veggie sticks, salt-free pea-

nut butter with low sodium crackers, unsweetened applesauce or yogurt cups, or unsalted trail mix. Try making sandwiches with leftover homecooked meat instead of deli meat.

Looking for more information?

Visit http://www. healthyfamiliesbc.ca to learn more about sodium and your family’s health.

Play the “Sodium Sense” game at http:// www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/sodium-sense. php to see how your meals measure up.

Visit http://www. dietitians.ca/YourHe a lth/ Nut ritionMonth.aspx to bust other nutrition myths.

Lesley Coates M.A.

Curling plum for Trail club SUBMITTED

Richmond, BC (March 19, 2012) – Curl BC is pleased to announce the Trail Curling Club will host the 2013 Tim Hortons BC Senior Curling Championships presented by Flight Centre. The event will take place from February 1117, 2013.

The BC Senior Championships will showcase the top eight senior men’s and top eight senior women’s curling teams. Each event will follow an eight team round-robin, followed by a threeteam playoff. The event has hosted past teams such as the Christine Jurgenson team that won the 2008 & 2010 Canadian and 2009 & 2011 World Senior Women’s Championship titles.

The Trail Curling Club formed in 1908 and has hosted past events such as the 1998 BC Junior Men’s Curling Championship and the 2008 Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship presented by Best Western.

About Curl BC Curl BC is the provincial sport governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of curling in British Columbia. Curl BC is also responsible for the championship system that declares provincial representation at National events. In cooperation with its Members, Curl BC provides service to both competitive and recreational curlers, including a variety of adaptive groups.

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What’s new with what’s old?

Salmo bridge postcard value tops a c-note GREG NESTEROFF West Kootenay Advertiser

Part of a series on items of local interest selling on eBay. A postcard of an old wooden bridge in Salmo sold for $102.50 Cdn last week.

The rare image shows the then-newly-completed wooden bridge — some 2,444 feet long, according to the hand-written caption — crossing a slough, surrounded by stumps, and a small building that appears to be of stone.

Locals say this bridge was on what’s now Airport Road and started around where the Legion is today. The building might have been to store dynamite.

The photographer’s name is stamped on the back: “W.G. Barclay, Photographer, Nelson, B.C.�

William Barclay’s cards are highly prized by collectors for their rarity and unusual views. According to David Mattison’s Camera Workers website, Barclay moved around quite a bit between BC and Alberta.

He was active around Michel from 1903-07, Iowalta, Alberta 1907-08, Nelson 1910-11 (during which time the Salmo card was presumably produced), Sparwood 1913-16, Exshaw, Alberta ca. 1921, and Fruitvale from 1921 until his death in 1938.

A forest fire the following year burned down his house, along with all of his photos.

The auction drew eight bids, including six over $70. The seller was in Victoria.

Among other noteworthy postcards that have sold in recent weeks: • A nice card of the Christina Lake Inn from the 1940s sold for $23.38 US. According to Lincoln Sandner’s Chris-

Infrastructure from yesteryear is depicted on postcard that fetched $102.50.

tina Lake: An Illustrated History, Victor Biner built this hotel on LaValley Point in the spring of 1932 but sold it to Romey Kingsley that fall.

It stood for 40 years before burning down on September 13, 1972.

The final owner was a J. Neal, who only purchased it three months earlier from Terry Salowich.

An adjoining dance pavilion at the building’s rear was saved.

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to it? This column would like to know.

The postcard’s seller was in Coeur d’Alene. The buyer was in Nelson. • Although it was in poor condition, a ca. 1930s postcard of the Allan Hotel and P. Burns meat market in Rossland sold for $33 U.S. The hotel, which stood where Subway is now, consisted of two buildings: the original four-storied wooden section, and a three-storey brick

addition. Both dated to the mid-1890s and both burned on April 9, 1978, robbing the city of one of its most colourful landmarks.

The original proprietress, Mrs. M.E. Allan, was both respected as an excellent businesswoman and notorious for her many marriages.

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Mouat discovered an investigation into official corruption revealed a police magistrate avoided repaying a debt to Mrs. Allan by threatening bigamy charges.

The seller was located in Fort Gratiot, Mich., the buyer in Nelson.

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Horoscope March 23, 2012

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TIP OF THE WEEK: The ďŹ rst New Moon of Spring occurs on M March 23 and hosts a close alignment with the Sun, Moon, Mercury Retrograde ll this will spark ambitions, controversy, and Uranus all in Aries. Generally e ol tiona attit des W critical and revolutionary attitudes.

When the actual Equinox occurred this year (March 19) the Moon was waning and in Pisces and this will have that effect on the entire season. Implied is an emerging idealism balanced by an urge to clear the way in preparation for the new. A rebellious mood will provoke the emergence of new leaders and stir the claims and assertions of activists. Yet the general consensus will be to assume a patient, if nervous, and even philosophical perspective. Like an eerie stillness before a storm, the tone will be rather cons initially, yet the air will grow thicker and the winds will begin to blow, ďŹ guratively and perhaps literally speaking, as solstice approaches. If any faction quiet initial is to strike to an any really remarkable extent it is most likely that it will by Mother Nature herself. The Solar Eclipse New Moon cycle which begins in late May will prove especially signiďŹ cant signiďŹ c in this regard. Stay tuned, 2012 will deliver its ďŹ rst big payload in late spring and especially by early summer.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

The New Moon in your sign will activate your focus. You will feel the desire to take some key initiatives and perhaps make a few important investments. The biggest challenge stands to know what these are. Preparing the ground for future prospects is likely, yet the bulk of your focus will be upon planning and visualizing.

Something new is being activated in your relationships. While signiďŹ cant others are likely involved, the emphasis is upon the relationship you have with your own self and sense of individuality. This is prompting you to dig beneath the surface. The good news is that there is gold in there. The tricky part is that these riches are linked to others.

The desire and perhaps even the need to take some time out are in focus. You may feel inspired to attend to small projects and perhaps engage in some socializing, yet avoiding big projects and events will prove appealing. Sharing dreams and quieter time with friends will prove most satisfying. Yet, your ambitions will be brewing all the while.

Changes in your lifestyle will be sparked by this New Moon. Some of these may come about as if suddenly. You may still not feel as though you are standing on solid ground and may not for a while yet, so remain patient and exible. Positively, deďŹ nite signs of improvement and increase in your relationships give reason to be grateful.

Some activation in the friendship department is likely to produce some festive occasions. With a new season underway someone has to stir things-up. Yet, you are also in the mood to play it safe. Gatherings with family and close friends could be the ticket. That could be the ideal opportunity to get an early start on spring cleaning. Now, who to enlist to help‌?

The time has come to take some creative leads. Many ideas are running through your mind, but taking action is another issue. The time is right to at least take some preliminary measures. Knowing what you want is a good ďŹ rst step. By the time of the Full Moon anyway you will ideally have taking key risks and measures to initiate a plan of action.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

Some shifting and shaking can be expected close to home over the next few weeks. No body will have to ask or tell you since you will act independently. If you feel blocked, family members will likely hear about it. Yet it is probably your own subconscious fears that are in the way. The key is to give yourself permission to do what you feel you want and must.

The time has come to be more assertive. This may take others and even you by surprise. Feeling conďŹ dent about your ideas and choices may not be so easy yet you will feel moved to try. Family and or friend time will prove extra important. Yet, you will have to take the lead.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

Many new thoughts and perceptions will be activated by this lunar cycle. Making efforts to be understanding of and understood by signiďŹ cant others could pose some challenges. Seeing through and beyond surface realities will bring rewards. Things are not always what they seem and if you have any doubts, take your time to probe for answers that have a future.

You have entered a complicated period that could leave you feeling a little lost. There will be some adventure, however, which will keep things interesting. If you have plans to make, do it now unless they can wait until mid April. Do gather whatever tools and techniques you feel you need even if investment in required. Above all, go easy on yourself.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

This New Moon will spark you into action. It may feel like you have been climbing a slippery slope lately. A general distrust or lack faith in others or concerns about their impressions about you may be holding you back. These are likely unfounded and a good way to ďŹ nd out is to be more direct in your communications. Get clear on what you want and act upon it now!

The time has come to do some extra investigative work. Taxes, debts, investments, inheritances and/or litigation are all likely categories. Spiritual, philosophical or other scholarly studies could also prove extra appealing. What constitutes fairness, justice and balance in general will prompt your focus into the deeper reaches.

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Help Wanted

Museum Coordinator. Please see detailed job description at www.boundarymuseum.com.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 Full time CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant required immediately for a temporary position at Dr. Zarikoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce. Please contact Krista at 250-352-3834

Employment Help Wanted Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr ďŹ&#x201A;at rate depending on experience.

Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.

Needed: Responsible single person to become a roommate with a young man with a disability in his Nelson home.

This paid position will be suitable for a quiet, responsible, ďŹ&#x201A;exible and community minded person who is able to work with others including family. This position is available ASAP. Please call 352-6966

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY (ART) 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.

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.

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.

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

Service Consultant We currently have an opportunity for a service consultant in our dealership. The successful candidate will work in a team environment where customer satisfaction is #1.

The candidate must possess strong computer skills, be courteous and have a desire to work with the public.

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If you are interested in joining an outstanding team, please drop off a resume or fax it to Carlos DeFrias (250) 368-6871 email service@championgm.com

2880 Highway Drive, Trail

250-368-9134

Teck is a diversiďŹ ed 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 worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most efďŹ cient integrated zinc and lead smelters. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com.

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

SUMMER STUDENT POSITION ADMINISTR ATIVE ASSISTANT CBT has an opening in the Golden office for a Administrative Assistant (term, four-month summer student position).

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Employment Help Wanted Automotive Technician and Parts Manager required for Ford Dealership in Prince Rupert, BC. The individuals we seek must be team players interested in joining an exciting business.

Experience an asset but must be willing to advance skills with factory as well as self-study training. We offer competitive wages, a pension plan and full benefit package. Relocation assistance available for the right individual.

Please contact Brian Kennedy Port City Ford Sales 250-624-3673 or fax resume to 250-624-3672

Employment

Services

Help Wanted 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.

Volunteers needed for the 2012 Grand Forks and District Fall Fair. September 7,8 & 9.

Vendors welcome!

Please contact Les Braden at 250443-3052, or e-mail bradens@telus.net.

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Certified Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC

based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

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

Drivers

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Financial Services

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LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN? Now get up to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%.

Bad credit ok.

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Happy Feet Dog Walking Services. $10/hr afternoons, evenings, weekends.

Call Charmaine, 250-442-5686.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Call 1-866-642-1867

Looking for small animals and their cages as well as fish & supplies. 250-442-7067.

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Contractors HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814

Pets

Appliances Fridge, good condition. $150.

250-442-0474.

KENMORE White Clothes Dryer Extra Capacity $150.00 250 226-7789 Whirlpool stove $125; Kitchenaide Fridge $100; like new western saddle $400. 250442-6560.

Building Supplies WANTED Old Barn Board any size, shape, and kind of wood, preferably FREE. Please call 250-442-6611.

$100 & Under Moffat clothes dryer, good working condition. $100. 250442-3979.

Farm Equipment John Deere Tractor model “40”. 3 PT hitch & PTO. Runs well, looks great. $3,200. 250442-0957.

Home Repairs

Firearms

www.tolko.com

HOME HANDYMAN. Wall Washing. Window Cleaning.

Lance 250-231-6731

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

Fax resume: 780-939-2181 or careers@garweld.com.

WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

PAVING PERSONNEL

Work Wanted

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

Carpenters & Construction laborers wanted, apply in person to Harry or Jack at 2350 72nd Ave. Grand Forks, beside Recplex.

Kitchen Cabinets Castlegar Kitchens have the kitchen of your dreams without leaving your home. We come to you. 250-608-0849.

Services

Misc Services

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

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

RELIEF DRIVERS NEEDED for local newspaper. Truck an asset, but not required!

Call Liz 352-1890 ext 209 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 Shelver - Nelson Public Library The Nelson Public Library has an opening for a Shelver II position. Under the direction of the Circulation Services Coordinator. Shelvers are responsible for replacing materials on Library shelves.

Hours are 9am - 1pm Monday-Friday For details and qualifications please see our website: www.nelsonlibrary.ca Applications deadline: Monday, March 26 4:30 pm Applications to: June Stockdale Chief Librarian 602 Stanley Street Nelson, BC jstockdale@nelson.ca or fax: 250 354-1799

Household Services

Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop • •

Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Winter Hours: Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Telephone 250-442-2995 or U-Haul 250-442-8778

Financial Services

Tree Services

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Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-free 1 877-556-3500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Fruit Tree Pruning Call Dana 250-365-0110 FULL TREE CARE Tree preservative, Dangerous tree removal, fruit tree, full clean up, references, certified Insurance, 250-687-0734 or 250-399-4400

Beautiful Timothy mixed with 10% Alfalfa. No Hoary Alyssum. $4.50 bale if you take more than 10 bales. Call 250442-3113.

Quality Hay Alfalfa or Alfalfa/Grass. Irrigated, weed free, by the bale or ton. Deane Farms, Grand Forks. B.C. 250-442-3400.

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.45/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Free Items Free to a Good home. Six month old Poodle/Boston Terrier cross. Very loving and energetic. Loves kids and other dogs. Phone Donna for more info 250-443-0011.

Firewood/Fuel DUSTIN’S FIREWOOD: Top quality dry larch. $200 cord, split, delivered. 250-442-8571.

Furniture Beautiful Brown Leather Couch & Chair hardly used $2500.00 Call: 825-9334 Never used single bunk bed mattress. 250-442-8044.

Welder Excellent pay • shared benefits • safety equipment Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Phone: 866-487-4622 Fax: 403-235-0542 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com

North America’s Premier Provider www.trimac.com

Misc. for Sale INSPECTIONS (WETT) and solid fuel appliances at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

BARBER CHAIRS: 3 black leather chairs $500 each or 3 for $1200 obo 250-352-5460 Bell full face MC helmet, microwave oven, 30 gal oak wine barrow, 3 Hunter Douglas Blinds, fire place tools, Caddis float tube 250.368.8443 CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Electrolux w/power nozzles.

Antique table with drop leaf & 4 chairs. 250-442-2718.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MH Pony, front end loader $900 obo; country table, 6 chairs, green & oak, 2 leaves $200; coffee table, 2 end tables, green & oak $75; oak coffee table 2 end tables $75; 250-442-8103.

Moving Sale: Mountain bike Giant Reign X2, 09, size m $1450.

Giant OCR C2 red/black carbon compact ROADBIKE, ultegra grouppo, easton bits, aksium wheels, size m $900, Specialized fullface Helmet $50.00, Bike Armour $30. & Kayak HullRaiser Roof Bars $50. call 354-3994 SAMSUNG 10” Netbook; Iphone 3. Both approx 6 months old. Call 778-833-1302 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Misc. Wanted

Small deep freezer chest; computer desk; serger table; love seat; double sofa hide-abed, like new; large cupboard w/adjustable shelves; sewing machine stand; microwave.

250-442-5306.

WANTED: Women’s heavy weight skull & blades. 250428-3005 / tarrant2@shaw.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now!

Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

Wood pellets and the units that heat with them at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

Misc. Wanted

Will buy old mineral collections, especially specimens from old BC mines. 250-4479209.

Will buy scrap copper, aluminum, brass, what have you.

250-442-7067.

Musical Instruments Piano - Mason & Risch, with stool & accessories, exc cond, modern style . 250-442-8044.

Real Estate

Hunting / Camping Cots Good condition, reasonably priced. call 250-357-0122

Acreage for Sale

Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount.

Please call 250-499-0251

8.5 Commercial acres on busy highway 395 Deer Park Wa. Good for immediate development or great investment.

509.991.1992

Auctions

Auctions

AUCTION

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SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 11 AM OPEN 9AM PARTIAL • C1900 OAK CLAW FOOT TABLE & 4 CHAIRS • C1900 OAK CHINA CABINET • LAURA SECORD GRANDFATHER CLOCK KIT • 2 QUEEN BEDS AND FRAMES • 9’ X 6’ CLOSET UNIT • COFFEE AND END TABLES • BEDROOM SUITES • 2200 LP RECORDS & 2000 CD’S • C 1900 CHINA CABINET • BIRCH DINING TABLE & 6 CHAIRS

LIST • 2 TEAK DINING TABLES & CHAIRS • LA-Z-BOY LOVE SEAT & 2 RECLINERS • CAPTAIN BED, 7 BOOK SHELF UNITS • WOOD FRAME COUCH AND CHAIR • ROYAL ALBERT 4 PLACE SET CELEBRATION • SEWING MACHINE CABINET • AKAI & PIONEER STEREO SYSTEM • CEDAR CHEST, FRAMED ART

SHOP & YARD • 4 SOLAR PANEL, 10-6 VOLT BATTERIES C/W • LASER LEVEL TRACE SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER SYSTEM • TIDY TANK C/W 12 VOLT PUMP • NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER FOR AC POWER (GREAT FOR CABIN) • 3HP AIR COMPRESSOR • 2007 SUZUKI 250 2WD ATV • 1750 ELECTRIC POWER WASHER • ELECTRIC BLOCK SPLITTER • DELTA TABLE SAW, CHOP SAW

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Garage Sales Grand Forks: Fri+Sat mar 23+24, 8000 Pineview Cresc, 9am-2pm. Moving.

Grand Forks: Sat, March 24, 8:30-2:30, 6820 1st St. Moving, lots of stuff.

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A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com D4H SERIES II Cat, 6/way blade & bush blade, wide high track. 2500/hrs. ex.cond. Call 250-424-5320.

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Rentals

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

Office/Retail

Rentals

Small 2 bdrm cabin $695/mth + 3 bdrm cabin $850/mth on large acreage, very private, 1km south of Slocan City.

Wood/ elect heat, creek water, Utilities xtra. Pets ok, room for garden. Lease required.

250-355-0035

Nelson: Downtown office suite for rent. 10ft X 15ft with sink. Mountain Waters Wellness Centre building, 205 Victoria St. Quiet, good parking. $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081 NELSON Downtown: Small Office/Therapy room. $350 + HST, A/C + utilities incl 250-354-4381 / 354-7949

2 story 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, immaculate townhouse, w/finished basement. A steal at $140,000, but open to offers. #18 1410 78th St. Close to high school. 250-442-0610.

Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm plus den apt downtown, $700 month, 2 bdrm mobile, private setting, $600 month; 2 bdrm apt, balcony, $750 month; 2 bdrm home with large office/den space, 1.5 baths. Very close to downtown, $850 month; 3 bdrm home, 5 apps, fenced yard, $850 month.

N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm condo, #1-6690 21st St, recent upgrades to bathroom & kitchen, new paint, asking $135,000.

250-443-1403.

1st MONTH FREE with 12 month lease!

Nelson: 2 bdrm + storage.

Newly renovated, no carpet.

NS/NP. 250-551-4821 CASTLEGAR, 1 Bdrm Apt Oglow subdivision, Lower level F/S, N/S, N/P, W/D on premises. $500/mth + utilities, Avail April 15th, Phone 250365-1032 or 250-304-9010 CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm apts furnished & unfurnished. many extras, $800/mth, N/S N/P, 250-365-5246

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Before your time runs out.

CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm Apt with private yard, $750/mth incl utilities, 1 Bdrm apt $615/mth incl utilities 250-608-3930 CASTLEGAR, 3Bdrm. apartment, f/s. $750./mo. 604-5124178

Houses For Sale 2006 14 x 66 Moduline

CASTLEGAR, Selkirk Manor & Cedar Manor now accepting applications 250-304-3026

2 bdrm asking $69,900 Must be moved.

250-399-0015 for appt posted on Kijiji Feb 22nd

2008 3bdrm. Moduline @ Beaver Falls Mobile Park. $79,900 F/S D/W 250-367-6054 Grand Forks: 1972 12x68 ft Leader mobile home, 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, truss & steel roof built over existing roof, 1/2 new windows. Some blocking & pads included. Good starter home, well looked after, ready to go! $5,500 obo. 250-4428750. Please ask for AnnaLise or Ed. Grand Forks. New 2 storey $275,000. With opt. rent to own, 0% interest, 15% down.

250-497-6989 or 250-4977808.

Grand Forks: REDUCED! Peace of mind in a country setting & only mins to town & affordably priced. This updated 2 bdrm Manchester mobile is a very comfortable starter or retiree option. Fully fenced, landscaped .5 acre & outbuildings are ready for the yard or gardening enthusiast! Why rent? $145,000 obo. 250-4428185.

WATERFRONT SALE

Only 4 Lots Left 0.6 ac lot - $169,000 Sub Dividable 1.5 ac & House - $595K Near par 3 Golf Course www.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com Custom Plans, Engineered Homes from $53,000 Call 250-365-6267 Newly Renovated 5 bdrms, 2 baths, everything brand new. $259,000. 250-442-8760.

Grand Forks: Newer 2 bdrm apt in 6-plex, ground level, avail. April 1. 250-838-9757.

NELSON: 2 bdrm with private entrance walking distance to downtown, children ok, cats ok $800/mo + utilities 354-1456 NELSON: Newly Reno’d 2 bdrm w/lake view, close to town, very quiet adult oriented. building. Available now NS/NP, WD $725/mo 250-352-5634/208-304-5297 TRAIL, 2bd, f/s, w/d, close to town, park, new flooring, blinds. $600/mo.250-364-1129

Mobile Homes & Parks 2007 mobile home in desirable Triangle Garden adult park. #41, 7225 Boundary Drive.

MLS K203163. $135,000. 250-442-8559.

Other Areas NAPLES FLORIDA Area!

Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see.

Ask about travel incentives.

Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

Houses For Sale

3072 Laburnum Drive

$475,000

s Large master suite s Theater room s Kitchen to die for s Play room

s Office s Glenmerry school catchement

Phone for appointment 250-364-9927

WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, 3bd $760 NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-368-8423

Commercial/ Industrial Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWN TOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240 Grand Forks: approx 1,000 sq ft open area plus 200 sq ft office area with 22’ x 22’ attached workshop. Lots of parking, great location, good signage on main road. $800 month plus utilities.

Call Jim @ 250-442-9780 james.rankin70@yahoo.com Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Prime downtown Grand Forks locations - 3rd St Plaza, 3,080 sq ft and 1,167 sq ft; Very reasonable rents. Call 250-666-0088.

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex Fruitvale,Recently renovated 3bd NS, NP, $900/mo 403396-9038

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 Grand Forks: 2 bdrm trailer, “in the bush”. $500 month including utilities.

250-4429849.

Grand Forks: 33 ft penthouse 5th wheel set up on the river, asking $13,000. Pad rent $300 a month. Will consider rent to own. Call 442-2995 after 5pm.

Grand Forks: Mobile home pad on the river, $300 a month pad rent. Call 442-2995.

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

Homes for Rent CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House 550 - 9th Ave, $1,200/mth + utilities, Ph 250-365-7867 CASTLEGAR, 3 Bdrm house upper level, $900/mth + 2/3 utilities, 250-304-7496 CASTLEGAR, South End 3 Bdrm House, N/S, N/P, W/D $925/mth + utilities Phone 250-304-3026 Grand Forks: 4 bdrm, full basement, 1.5 bath, 1/2 acre lot close to town, quiet street.

Avail Apr 1. 250-442-3959.

Grand Forks. New. $1,100/m.

Opt rent to own. 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-6989.

Grand Forks: Newly renovated 2 bdrm mobile w/ addition and woodstove, 2 car garage, 24 km north of town. 250-4420930.

HOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR RENT Available in Rossland & Trail. Please call Century 21 Property Management at 250-362-7021 www.RosslandRentals.com In town, beautiful 1bdrm loft NS/NP, great place for mature single or couple. Parking, private setting, A/C, W/D, sun deck. Incl power $950/mo looking for long term tenants. avail. now. call for appt.

250-352-0500 NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Yard, shed & parking for 2 Avail April 1st. $900/mo 352-2439 or 7492 Responsible family or persons to rent a 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. Close to school, very lg back yard all fenced.

Avail May 1, N/S N/P, Ref req. $1,150. + utilities. 250-4425160.

ROSSLAND: 2bdrm + doggie door Avail. April 1 $750/mo + utilities. 354-0443

Office/Retail Nelson, downtown: 2 sunny offices, big reception area. $780/mo incl util + A/C + HST. Call 250-354-4381/354-7949

Transportation

Transportation

Auto Financing

Scrap Car Removal

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Rentals

Shared Accommodation

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Call Dennis, Shawn, or Patti

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

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CASTLEGAR 2 Fully Furnished Bedrooms in large Quiet Home, $475 includes utilities. & internet, clean quiet person who works or goes to school full time.

Avail April 1st & May 1st

Snowmobiles 2000 Polaris RMK Indy 700, $3,000 obo. Extra parts available. 250-444-0067.

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Sport Utility Vehicle 2000 Durango 4X4 7 passenger fully loaded towing pkg $5600 352-7605

Trucks & Vans 1999 Chevy K3500 dually 4x4, good condition. $5,500 obo. 250-442-5776.

94 Ford 250 XLT Ext, cab. good condition, low km. Worth a look! $3,200. 250-442-0957.

250-304-4814

Utility Trailers

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

14,000 lb Southwind lowboy deck trailer, slide-out ramps. $4,000 obo. 250-442-5776.

Boats

Suites, Lower 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 Grand Forks Furnished basement suite. Mature person N/S-N/P. $650/m, util shared.

250-442-8930.

Grand Forks, one bdrm downtown, newly updated, $650. 250-497-7808.

Suites, Upper Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site, close to amenities, N/S, N/P, $725/mth + utilities, Call 359-7819

Townhouses Grand Forks: 3 bdrm at the Sands on the river. W/D. N/S only. $650 month. References required. 250-442-3766.

Want to Rent Grand Forks: Wanted!

House to rent. Professional working parent looking for 2-3 bdrm in town, close to town.

Clean, responsible tenant.

Need fully fenced yard. Elizabeth, 250-442-6611, 250-5849100 or 9-5 at 250-442-2191.

Nelson: Honest couple looking for affordable accom in town. Previous homeowners, renovators, responsible, Non Partiers. contact Crystal or Dana 250-304-5920 or crissmiss33@hotmail.com Nelson: Previous male home owner seeks immediate affordable accom, private or shared, close to town, rarely home, parking pref. contact Brooks at 505-2445 brooksfrussell@hotmail.com

14’ Springbok Boat. 9.9HP, Evenrude engine, 5 gallon fuel tank, 2 fuel lines. as is package $1500 call 250-352-5097

25’ Cal Sailboat:

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

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CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER..

For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

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Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Cars - Domestic 2000 Dodge Neon, in good shape, battery needs charging. $2,500. 250-443-1600.

GRAND FORKS

PARK & SELL

Yanmar inboard Diesel, BBQ, depth-sounder, New Batteries, New Head, $11,500.

View at SailShamrock.com or call 250-304-8225

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS 2011 Lund 1800 Sport Angler 150 HP Mercury Verado, full canvas wash down. Shorelander trailer.

Clearance price $36,995 US Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID Call 1-888-821-2200 for more info. www.marksmarineinc.com

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

Moorage

Ph: 250-666-0088 Next to Greyhound Across from Ball Park You Park It - You Sell It No Commission!

Lots of Traffic - Great Exposure

Low Monthly Rate! $50 for regular size car/truck

Recreational/Sale 1998 Kustom Koach “Westwind” 26.5 ft. 5th Wheel. $8,900. 250-442-4098.

For sale or trade: 1991 Ford Econoline camper van. F/S, washroom, awning.

Great shape! $8,900. Will trade for 18-22 ft travel trailer. Phone 250-442-2131.

Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses.

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Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer.

For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012 West Kootenay Advertiser

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

City Hall Times

City of Grand Forks • P.O. Box 220 • 7217 - 4th Street • Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0

Connecting with the Community

Open fire burning is

prohibited

within the municipality of Grand Forks

Rural Open Fire – Backyard Burning

GRAND FORKS… THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS IS ASKING EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN EARTH HOUR THIS YEAR BY TURNING OUT THE LIGHTS AND UNPLUGGING NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR ONE HOUR ON MARCH 31ST, 2012 FROM 8:30 PM TO 9:30 PM. FortisBC is hosting an Earth Hour Challenge which commences on March 5th. The residents of Grand Forks and area are encouraged to visit their website at www.fortisbc.com/earthhour and pledge to switch off during Earth Hour. Everyone who pledges will be entered to WIN a weekend at the Manteo Resort in Kelowna!

ALSO…………

If residents of the Grand Forks area register the most pledges (number of people in a community to take the pledge compared with their 2006 census population), the Sunshine Valley Child Care Society will WIN an energy upgrade valued up to $5000.

Please show your support to this important community organization by submitting your pledge today!

What is the city doing for Earth Hour?

• The street lights on Market Avenue and lighting on the Trails System will be shut down from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in recognition of Earth Hour • City Hall non-essential outside lights will remain off for the weekend

Scrap Metal Clean Up Day Sponsored by the Regional District

of Kootenay Boundary

To celebrate Earth Day 2012, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is organizing a scrap metal clean up day for residents of Grand Forks and electoral areas D & C. Columbia Recycling will come to your home during the week of April 22nd and load up and remove any large metal objects including fridges and appliances.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange for pickup, contact Brad at 1.877.777.8354 or contact the RDKB at 1.800.355.7352.

An open fire or backyard burn is: • Waste materials in one pile not exceeding 2m in height and 3m in width.

• Burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2m in height and 3m in width.

• Burns stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2ha.

• Open burning exceeding these dimensions must obtain a permit at 250-365-4040.

A person may light an open fire within 1km of forest or grass land when: • The person is not prohibited to do so under another enactment.

• It is safe, and is likely to continue to be safe to do so.

• The person establishes a fuel break around the burn area.

While the fire is burning and there is a risk of the fire escaping, the person ensures that: • The fuel break is maintained.

• A fire suppression system is available at the burn area, of a type and with a capacity adequate for fire control if the fire escapes.

• The fire is watched and patrolled by a person to prevent escape and the person is equipped with sufficient fire fighting tools.

• The fire does not exceed the capacity of the persons and fire fighting tools on site to take timely action to prevent any fire from escaping.

• Before leaving the burn area, the person ensures that the fire is extinguished.

Grand Forks Fire/Rescue appreciates your co-operation.

Kitchen Waste Program Update from the RDKB The city is working with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary to provide a service to help residents reduce the amount of organic material buried at the landfill. We know that 40% of the garbage collected at the curb is compostable material. Further, when food scraps are buried in the landfill, they decompose anaerobically and off-gas methane.

In January, a food scraps curbside collection program was introduced as a pilot project in the Val-mar Subdivision. Residents have been provided with a kitchen bucket for their food scraps. They empty this bucket into a green bin which is collected each week. As well, garbage collection has been changed to every other week.

Preliminary data shows that the amount of garbage collected at the curb has been nearly cut in half. After only two months, three-quarters of the residents actively participant in the green bin program each week.

Council is now considering expanding the food scraps recycling program to all residents in the City. Contact the RDKB for more information on the green bin program. 1.800.355.7352 Tim Dueck, Solid Waste Program Coordinator Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, March 22, 2012

MARCH ~ APRIL 2012

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

City Hall Times

Phone 250-442-8266 • Fax 250-442-8000 • Email: info@grandforks.ca • Web Site: www.city.grandforks.bc.ca

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Connecting with the Community

Notice of Water Main Flushing

Compostable Yard & Garden Waste Collection Dates for 2012

The City of Grand Forks Water Department advises residents that watermain flushing will commence beginning the third (3) week of March, 2012 and continue throughout the city until the second (2) week of May, 2012. Flushing water mains is carried out as part of an annual scheduled preventative maintenance program to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes and to help maintain water quality in the water distribution system. The benefits include maintaining and potentially improving the water quality level in the mains. This method will also reduce bacteriological growth, restore disinfection residuals, improve color, control corrosion and can help restore flow and pressures in the distribution system

Once a month yard and garden waste will be collected for the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. This program is only available to City residents receiving curbside garbage collection.

Flushing will occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. As your area is flushed, you may experience a temporary reduction in water pressure and/or discoloration of the water. These conditions are normal during flushing activities and are only temporary. Please check your drinking, cooking, and laundry water before using. To clear your water lines, simply turn on your cold water tap or outside hose bib and let it run until the water is clear – approximately 15 minutes.

Yard & Garden pick up will be Mondays March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 22, Nov. 19

The City of Grand Forks apologizes for any inconvenience during the flushing program. If you have any questions or if you experience any persistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance program, please call City Hall, at 250.442.8266 Calls after 3:30 pm or on weekends should be made to the Water Department emergency line, at 250.442.3355.

(current Tuesday garbage pick up)

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

Special Meeting on the 2012-2016 Five-Year Financial Plan

Monday, March 26th, 2012 – 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers All community members are welcome to attend.

Should I or Shouldn’t I?

If I flush this down the toilet no one will ever know, right? Wrong! Actually nonbiodegradable materials flushed into the City’s sewer are known by City of Grand Fork’s Wastewater Collection and Treatment Plant Operators every day. City staff must remove non-biodegradable materials and dispose of them properly.

Our Wastewater Treatment Plant operations and maintenance is greatly affected by the presence of non-biodegradable materials. As this is a biological system and plastics, latex or heavier fiber are not affected by these biological actions, these materials must be removed and disposed of properly. This removal occurs at a much greater cost to taxpayers than if correctly disposed of originally. Problems can occur in your own sewer or later in the City’s sanitary sewer system, including the City main sewer lines and Lift Station pumps. Sewer blockages are unpleasant and costly to property owners and a drain (pun intended) on City resources.

Hundreds of pounds of non-biodegradable materials are pulled from the City’s sewer system each year.

Please make the right choice and only flush what you should. You should NOT flush feminine hygiene products and their applicators, q-tips, drink straws, make-up pads, condoms, cloth materials, plastic bags, teeth whitening strips, hair (human or pet), small toys and any other non-biodegradable items. The right choice of disposing into the wastebasket rather than in the Wastewater Collection System will make a great difference in our environment and save our tax dollars. ~ A message from the City Wastewater Collection and Treatment Plant Operators.

North Side of Highway 3 between Riverside Drive and North Fork Road (current Wednesday garbage pick up)

Ruckle Addition and Valley Heights Yard & Garden pick up will be Tuesdays March 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, July 3, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 South Side of Highway 3 between Riverside Drive and Spraggett Road (current Thursday garbage pick up)

Yard & Garden pick up will be Fridays March 16, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 6, August 17, Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 23

Kettle Valley Waste 1-877-447-9265 How Much and Type of Container Three cans or bags or bundles. Can be any combination as long as it is a volume equal to three cans per month. Cans to be set out without the lid. If plastic bags are used, they must be clear and you must be able to see what is inside the bag. Waste will be picked up if it is in a regular garbage can (no lid), in a clear plastic bag, (or in the case of tree prunings) bundled.

What You Can Put Out Grass, leaves, and similar garden materials.

Tree prunings must be three inches in diameter or less and three feet long tied in bundles not exceeding the equivalent of a garbage can.

Acceptable Yard and Garden Waste Grass, lawn and hedge clippings, grass sod, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetables, stalks, shrubs and tree branches less than three inches in diameter.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012 West Kootenay Advertiser

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