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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 The Golden Star
Teachers voice their concerns before summer season starts Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Teachers in Golden took to the streets one last time before the end of the school year to continue their protests over the lack of a new contract with the Provincial Government. The Teachers have been without a new contract for over a year and for the past few months have dedicated a short period of time one afternoon a week to remind local people of the situation they are in. The outgoing President of the Golden Teachers Association, Bob Wilson, was on hand at the protest. He thinks it is important for people to remember how this process has affected both the teachers and the students this year. “All we have right now to show for our years worth of work is Bill 22 which took away our right to legally strike. It imposed this cooling off period where they appointed a mediator who we feel is biased and shouldn’t be the mediator to try and settle the agreement,” Wilson said. He went on and said some small steps have
President of the Golden Teachers Association, Bob Wilson, holds a sign during a protest in Golden as part of the current job action between the teachers and the provincial Government. Darryl Crane/Star Photo been made, but whether they can hammer out an agreement by the deadline remains to be seen. One of the concerns for the teachers is the possibility that the government will force an
agreement on them if the mediation fails to work. “At the end of all of this and I look at what we have been through, I am concerned about the lack of respect for working people in the prov-
ince. Whether they are employed in the provincial or public sector it seems like our rights are under attack from this provincial government,” Wilson said. “As teachers we will be going back
to the classrooms in September and we will work our hardest to ensure that students have what they need to be successful. It would be nice to start the year with a negotiated collective agreement
which has provisions that support student learning and respects teachers. Whether that happens remains to be seen.” Wilson went on and said he has been amazed by the local teachers who
have been going out week after week showing their commitment to public education. “Teachers think this is more than just an election issue. It is a bigger issue than that,” he said.
Golden gathers at a full day of events to celebrate Canada Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net A day to celebrate Canada is once again upon us and there will be many fun events to go to in Golden. The day will kickoff with two free pancake breakfasts. One will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion and the other in Spirit Square. Both will be running from 9 to 11 a.m. After having breakfast the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce and Sobeys will be hosting the Kicking Horse Country Dash. Participants will be able to register in Spirit Square for the six-kilometre dash and all levels of runners, walkers are welcomed to compete in the event which will start at 10 a.m. “You do not have to be an athlete. You can walk or run it, ride a bike or take the kids out in a stroller. It is just for fun,” said Manager of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Ruth
Hamilton. Registration for the Dash starts at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be a couple of events happening in town. There will be a Community Church Service held outside at the Anglican Church (all of the churches are gathering together) in the courtyard. The Golden and District Museum will be holding the Traditional Family Fun Games with the singing of Oh Canada and cake at noon. The Royal Canadian Legion will be cooking up a storm at a Free barbecue which will also have a Canada Day Cake, Live Music and fun for all. The barbecue will run from 12 to 2 p.m. After having some great food residents will be able to head over to the Skate Park and Pump Track Jam Session starting at 2 p.m. The Bike Skills Park and Pump Track will be having the official grand opening at 3 p.m. If hitting the pool is where your interests lie there will also be a special Pool Party, sponsored by Town of Golden, with donation
being taken for the Golden Food Bank. Swimming will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Meanwhile, on 9th Avenue North, car and market lovers will be able to drop by and see many great vehicles taking part in the Red Line Car Show and the Farmers’ Market will also be open on the street. The event will run with cars on the street for most of the afternoon. Starting at 8:30 p.m. the annual Canada Day FREE Concert and Campfire Event will be held at the Golden Municipal Campground. The night of music will lead into a fireworks display at 10:45 p.m. “Just come out and embrace our community and country, our neighbours, families and friends. Just come out and enjoy a day together,” said Hamilton. For more information check out the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce website at www. goldenchamber.bc.ca
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