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The Town of Golden held a special public hearing on June 26 at the Town Office in regards to the proposed Zoning Bylaw 1294.

According to Gary Smith, Manager of Development Services Town of Golden, staff has been working for two years to have a completely up to date bylaw for council to consider.

The bylaw has the potential to influence many different aspects of proposed developments in Golden.

Smith explained the process started in 2010 which

has included two public open houses, one public hearing and information posted on the Town’s website since January. “The proposed zoning reflects recent changes in the best land use practices,� Smith said.

Smith explained that changes in uses where zone changes are being brought in will be grandfathered in over time. “They will be allowed to continue until the use ceases for a period of six months or more,� Smith said.

Smith went on to add, “Though as planners we strive to have a bylaw that serves everyone’s needs, the document is a fine balance representing and reflecting the

aspirations of the residents, business community and other uses,� Smith said.

The public was then given a chance to share it’s views on the proposed bylaw.

The first member of the gallery to speak was coowner of Kicking Horse Interiors, Andrew Commons. “There are some very fine words there Gary (Smith).

There is just one small word which was missing and that was viability. That was the most important word that we have to take into consideration when looking at this bylaw,� Commons said. continued on page 4

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Mayor Christina Benty and Golden’s water ambassedor Avinga Atkinson smile as Atkinson installs a water timer on Benty’s hose. Free water timers are given out to anyone who signs up for a free lawn assessment.

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Golden's Water Smart program is well underway, and Mayor Christina Benty was one of the first residents to have her yard assessed.

Avinga Atkinson, the water smart ambassador for the Town of Golden, walked around Benty's yard, looked at some soil samples, and talked about the best way to maintain her lawn.

"I can identify the different microclimates within the yard, and talk about some of the problem areas," said Atkinson. In Benty's southfacing home, as in many homes, the

grass up against the house tends to dry out faster. That is because the the sun bounces off of the house and saturates the grass.

Atkinson assessed that Benty had been taking good care of her lawn. She usually waters for about 15 minutes in the mornings (on her watering days), and the samples he took revealed rich, moist soil.

There was one dryer patch near the edge of the property that Atkinson believes is a result of snow piling in that spot over the winter. If other home owners have a similar problem, Atkinson said a bit of extra watering in that area should fix it.

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water, are also achieved through proper mowing practices. If you leave the grass two to three inches tall it helps choke out the weeds.

Also, more frequent mowings produce shorter clippings, which reduces clumping that can block water and sun from the lawn.

The ultimate goal of the program, funded jointly by the Town of Golden and the Columbis Basin Trust, is to encourage people to consume less water. So everyone who signs up for a free assessment gets a free water timer to attach to the faucet.

Assessments are free, just call the Town office at 344-2271 to book one.

As we roll into summer and bicycle season, the Golden/Field RCMP Detachment wishes to remind the public of the importance of practicing safe riding.

Not only should all riders maintain their bicycles in good working order, while riding, they should also attempt to be as visible as possible to others, be sure to cycle in traffic safely and predictably, and familiarize themselves with and obey the rules of the road.

In the Province of British Columbia, all cyclists are required by law to wear an approved helmet with CSA, ANSI, ASTM, or SNELL standards approvals clearly designated within the helmet.

Individuals not wearing helmets while cycling could be subject to a $29 violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act. Although receiving a ticket may be enough to let the air out of anyone’s tires, individuals should wear a helmet not only to avoid a potential ticket but to minimize the risk of severe injury.

According to the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the number one killer and disabler of young Canadians under the age of 40 and, every year, 50,000 Canadians sustain brain injuries.

Safe Kids Canada points out that a properly fitting bike helmet helps protect the head by absorbing the force from a crash or a fall, and decreases the risk of a serious head injury by as much as 85 per cent and brain injury by 88 per cent.

The important influence of adult role models on children’s helmet wearing behaviour can also not be underestimated while it has also been shown that investing resources in creating and enforcing helmet legislation to increase bike helmet use has significant cost-saving potential.

It has been estimated that for every one dollar spent on bike helmets, $30 in injury costs are prevented.

In an effort to promote and encourage the safe use of bicycle helmets, while on patrol this summer, the Golden/Field RCMP bicycle patrol will be watching for youth wearing helmets and rewarding them with vouchers for treats from local businesses.

A special thank you goes out to the following supporters: A&W, McDonald’s, Subway, 7-11, Dairy Queen, The Town of Golden Swimming Pool, and Club Penguin. If you are a business owner and wish to support this initiative, please contact Constable Mike Hull at Golden/Field RCMP Detachment at 250-344-2221. For further information on bicycle safety, please visit Bike Sense BC at www.bikesense.bc.ca Happy riding!

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Golden resident honoured with a Public Service Award Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net For more than three decades this man’s job has been to figure our Mother Nature’s plan, and try to work around it.

Bruce McMahon has just been recognized for his 32 years of service at Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks with a Public Service Award of Excellence 2012 for “Outstanding Career.”

“I was into backcountry skiing in a big way in the late 70s, and there weren’t that many people doing it. I had a few close calls with unstable snow, and I realized I either need to

quit this, or learn about snow and safety,” said McMahon, explaining why he first became interested in the Roger’s Pass program.

“I had no intention of staying, I thought I’d learn a little bit about snow and see where it takes me.

And I’m still there.”

McMahon is now the Senior Avalanche Forecaster, which means he runs the avalanche program.

He and his team of roughly 12 professional mountaineers, are responsible for the snow analysis, avalanche control, and timing of highway and park closures, as well as mountain search

and rescue in the Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier Field Unit.

“When push comes to shove, what we do is intervene on Mother Nature’s behalf. We closely monitor snowpack conditions and when certain thresholds are reached, we close and create avalanches at a time that’s suitable” he said.

“We do our best to estimate (timing of closures). So we have a rough idea, but you never know what’s going to happen.

Sometimes you get results bigger than you expected, and then our timing is out the window.”

On average McMahon and his team have High-

way 1 west of Golden closed 100 hours a year, however the 2011/2012 winter season was far worse than usual for avalanche control.

McMahon was nominated for the prestigious Public Service Award by Brenda DeMone, associate director of parks canada.

“I know actually when she did it. She was asking some funny questions, like I was about to get a pink slip or something,” he said.

The awards ceremony was in Gatineau, Quebec, and he was flown out for the festivities. When McMahon got out there, he was surprised and honored to learn his award

was going to be presented

by Alan Latourelle, CEO of Parks Canada.

“He is a man that I respect very highly,” said McMahon.

A 32-year career has many highlights, especially one as distinguished as McMahon’s. But the most rewarding achievement has been the development of the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale, a tool now recognized internationally as the most effective and accurate means of classifying wilderness avalanche terrain. McMahon remembers developing the scale during a frustrating time when backcountry recreational enthusiasts were

Bruce McMahon, pictured in Glacier National Park.

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Ten years later it is

still being used by Parks Canada and around the world.

“It really has been an outstanding career.”

Concerns over debris in Kinbasket raised at regular council meeting Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar A discussion about the importance of debris management on the Kinbasket Reservoir was discussed at the regular council meeting held on June 26. The decision was made to have Town staff send correspondence to the Comptroller of Water Rights stressing how debris must be looked after because of the areas importance as a Golden public recreation area. The discussion also looked at how recent high waters have affected the reservoir.

“The value of the Kinbasket and what it presents to our com-

munity is a great deal. We need to make that reservoir as much of a product as we can to attract people from the recreational and commercial side of things,” said councillor Ron Oszust.

“The debris on that reservoir is massive and it impedes the ability to make it a prime or secondary recreational area. I think we need to keep going to the province.”

Councillor Caleb Moss added, “ We do recognize as a council that this is outside of the boundaries and is most definitely as politics go, a regional issue. But it affects our recreation area and we can lend support too.”

Election Officers named With an open seat on council the Town has taken the first step to a by-election by appointing Jon Wilsgard as Chief Election Officer and Viv Thoss as the Deputy Chief Election Officer.

Wilsgard explained as long as the by-election is not acclaimed the it will be held on September 8, 2012.

“If in fact the Fall Faire goes through it will be like in 2009 and the by-election will be held at the College of the Rockies,” Wilsgard said.

He went on to explain the budget cap for the election will be $13000.

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Getting pumped up!

Golden’s new pump track had its official grand opening.

Mayor Christina Benty and Jordan Petrovics were on hand to hold a ribbon being cut by young biker Olivia Hein. The pump track was built from the generosity of Mountain Equipment Co-op, Kardash Plumbing and Heating, Mountain Iron Excavation, Dogtooth Log and Timber, and more than 50 volunteers from the Golden Cycling Club.

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Chamber to present to Town of Golden council on Bridge to Bridge poll results Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It has been a busy time for the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce. The group has been working to collect data from a pole which was taken by members in regards to the proposed Bridge to Bridge project. Now that the data has been collected the group’s president, Lori Baxendale, will be presenting the finding to the Town of Golden Council.

“We are very grateful for the effort that the Town of Golden has made in allowing us to present the results of the survey we have done with our membership in relation to the Bridge to Bridge pro-

ject,” Baxendale said.

She went on to explain that upon the closing of the survey the results and comments were carefully collected by the policy and advocacy committee of the board and condensed the information.

“We are going to present this to our board at the next meeting on July 11 while the Town has been gracious enough to allow us to present this to them on July 3 before the discussion during the special open council session where they will be discussing the project,” Baxendale said.

She went on and said it is important that the voices of the membership be heard and she is happy the council is willing to hear

from the chamber.

“We have forged a relationship where we are able to communicate the wishes and desires of our members to the Town,” she said.

Baxendale explained due to the meeting with council and the chamber board meeting later this month the decision to release the results to the public has been delayed until those discussions are held.

“We have not had a board meeting yet to present them to the board and we have not had the meeting with the Town of Golden to present the findings to them,” Baxendale said. However she did add the survey results are online at www.goldenchamber.ca.

Town of Golden staff to look at concerns raised by residents continued from page 1 He questioned how the new regulations would affect costs of new business structures to be built in the future in Golden.

Commons went on to point out new regulations dealing with landscaping, parking stalls and issues with commercial delivery along with other development issues would drive up costs for new businesses which he felt would ruin the viability of any business.

He also raised concerns about businesses which are only open seasonally and may be closed long enough for the new rules to then apply based on changes in zoning. Commons also felt the Town should have come to local businesses to discuss the changes. “Rather than

putting barriers up you should have a situation where barriers are not there in the first place.

As a whole community we should be looking at how we can improve our lives by improving our overall situation,” Commons said.

In the end he said he was happy with the meeting and “I do appreciate a lot of the sentiments in the new bylaw are well thought out. There are a lot of good things in there but the viability of a lot of what is in there simply is not going to work,” Commons said.

Local resident Keith Hern said, “This particular document is infinitely better than what we started with two years ago,” Hern said. “What is needed now is a review of the details.”

Hern brought up that some of the changes which are being proposed in reference to chan-

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ges to certain zones are redundant along with clarity on rule changes between integrated secondary suites and secondary class dwellings.

Other issues brought up at the meeting varied from a concern of having commercial zones backing up onto residential sites and questions over where the benefit was to changing the zoning designation to certain areas.

Many of those in attendance requested the third reading not take place to give staff the chance to look at the issues brought up at the hearing.

After some discussion during the regular council meeting council decided the zoning bylaw should be sent back to staff to look at the issues brought up by the public during the special public hearing. This means if changes are

made there will have to be another public hearing in the future dealing with the zoning bylaw.

“Given that there has been information brought forward this evening...it would be beneficial to me not to move this reading because there are things I do not fully understand,” said Councillor Caleb Moss. “I have no intention of quashing the bylaw or getting rid of it. I think taking more time addressing some of the issues brought up this evening would be useful.”

Councillor Chris Hambruch agreed and felt it was important to thank those people who came out to the special meeting and raise their concerns.

Staff said they would work with the public to look at the concerns and return with options in the future.

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Leo Club of Golden goes APES Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Leo Club of Golden made a trip to Alexander Park Elementary School on June 22 to make a special delivery to the Grade 1 students.

As part of the Victims of Violence program, the Leos handed out “My Personal ID Kit� packages to the kids.

They were told to take them home to their parents.

The kits allow parents to store information about their children, such as fingerprints and DNA. In the event that a child goes missing, parents will then have all that information to give to the police.

The project used to be taken on by the Lions Club of Golden, but has since been passed down to the younger generation Leos.

Giant Steps taken to help raise funds Donna Grainger, Executive Director East Kootenay Foundation for Health Last December Suzanne Struthers from the Giant Steps Preschool decided to honour one of her student’s mother, Lisey Lalonde, one of the faces of the A Clear View, the digital mammography campaign by starting a poinsettia fundraiser that brought in more than $530 during December.

Struthers and the pre-schoolers’ efforts haven’t stopped there.

With various activities and encouragement to friends and family the Giant Steps Preschool has since made an additional two gifts bringing their trio of fundraisers to a total of $1,125. “In a campaign that is focused on raising a million dollars, it is so rewarding to see individuals and groups that realize that every penny counts and makes a difference. It is not the size of a gift but in the giving that will make the A Clear View a success,� said Donna Grainger of the East Kootenay

Members of the Say No to B2B group delivered over 600 Electoral Response Forms to the Town of Golden. Pictured in the front row are Mickey Balas and Colleen Palumbo. (Back Row) Dona Gylander, Julia Cundliffe and Keith Hern.

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Parents and the children of the Giant Steps Preschool on a recent Red Barn Petting Zoo outing.

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Golden’s Lisey Lalonde recently shared, “Being involved with this campaign has given me the chance to say thanks. Thanks to every doctor, nurse, therapist, pharmacist, volunteer and donor that help make every breast cancer patients’ journey easier.�

From Golden to the Elk Valley, Creston to Invermere, Kimber-

ley, Cranbrook and all those little towns in between the ability to bring the best in breast cancer screening and diagnostics to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital will become a reality.

With more than $820,000 in pledges and donations please consider helping EKFH reach its $1 million fundraising goal early, donate today at www.aclearview.ca.

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There were many “ifs� in the 1.5 second standard perception/reaction time that I used when conducting the analysis of a highway collision. If the driver was paying attention, if the driver realized what he was seeing, if the driver reacted appropriately, if the driver...that’s a lot of ifs. For many driving situations it is likely far more appropriate to consider 3 or 4 seconds, not 1.5.

Perhaps the most recognized time dependent perception/reaction consideration when driving is following distance. Everyone should be familiar with the Two Second Rule and the encouragement to extend it to 3 or 4 seconds for anything but ideal driving conditions. It’s not that difficult to do and one day you might be glad that you made a habit of it.

Where else could this apply in your daily drive? Let’s consider signaling a lane change. If signals are used at all, it is often one blink after the vehicle starts to move toward the adjacent lane, one blink as it crosses over the white line and one blink as it takes up residence in the chosen lane. All that really tells surrounding traffic is what you did, not what you are going to do.

Three to four seconds of signal before your vehicle starts to move laterally will insure drivers around you perceive that something is going to happen, decide how it is going to affect them and if necessary give them time to react and avoid a collision if you are making a mistake.

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Hot summer times Summer is officially here even if the chilly nights and days of rain are not being agreeable, the time has come for many people to start planning vacations and take a break from their cares and worries.

We all know that when the graduates walk across the stage and take the diplomas it is truly the sign another season is preparing to kick in. It is a fun two night for the grads who get a chance to show

By Darryl Crane off their sense of style (both clothes and their rides to the prom) and also a time where more photos will be taken of them than any other time in their lives ...except maybe a wedding. Many things change after these days.

In Golden it will be an interesting week.

Between the time of the newspaper going to press and the day it comes out there will be a meeting at council to take a look at the next step in the Bridge to Bridge.

Many people think enough signatures were gathered which could make the next step a referendum in the town.

Of course the debate will rise over whether or not this is the step to take or should the council call it a day and send the grants back to the province.

It is easy at times to sit on the outside looking in through a window and know what the best plan is for a town moving forward. This only works in the movies and occasionally on television of course.

There is a risk involved where large amounts of money are to be spent.

It is that way in business just as it is in government.

No one can see into the future and in many cases we are left with a best guess scenario.

One thing is for sure in Golden at the present moment.

Those people who believe in the project do not seem willing to shift their goal to get the it started, and on the flip side those who are against the project seem prepared to dig in for the long haul to see it stopped.

The issue has become the topic of debate for many months now and does not seem to be going anywhere unless in a surprise move it suddenly is taken off the agenda by council and put in the basket as a project for another time.

Betting money in town seems to see a long summer of debate leading to a vote where hopefully more people come out than we saw in the last election held.

The issue should not be decided by a couple of hundred people due to its importance to the community, and it is great to have passion on either side. But if a vote is to decide where this much of the town’s money will be spent, here is hoping you take a few minutes to drop by and have your say.

The more people who get involved in what is happening only increases the hope that the right and fair decision will be made for the future of the area.

After all the little project between two bridges has become a political hot potato which has sparked passion and debate for many different reasons.

I myself will be at the council meeting on July 3 and will be very interested to see what the summer will bring.

- My Way -

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Thanking the Auxiliary

Throughout the years, the Auxiliary’s support has allowed us to purchase a number of pieces of equipment that help staff and physicians maintain our high standard of care and comfort for patients and clients.

Golden and District Hospital & Durand Manor staff would like to send a huge thank you to the Hospital Auxiliary members. The Auxiliary hosted the annual “Hospital/Durand Manor” yard sale at the beginning of June and raised $1300!

The money is used to purchase equipment not funded through the capital equipment process.

Busy weekend in Golden Golden was buzzing this weekend.

The country tends to come alive every year on July 1, but I must say I was especially impressed to see how Golden came alive on Canada Day. The streets were filled with people, all the events I went to had a great turnout, and the town was filled with red and white.

Different organizations all around town put together events for people of all ages.

Bellies were filled at the Royal Canadian Legion and at the Spirit Square with delicious pancake breakfasts.

Runners and walkers had their fun with the six-km Canada Dash.

The Golden Museum had the kids busy all afternoon

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with a petting zoo, potato sac races, historical displays, cake and many other games.

The Golden Skate Park and Pump Track (which had its official grand opening on Canada Day), was full through most of the day with young bikers and skaters.

Car enthusiasts had 9th Avenue North shut down for the Team Redline Car Show.

People flocked to the Golden Municipal Campground later in the evening for the free concert and campfire event.

And when it got dark people in town all found their own special place to watch the fireworks display. I had the pleasure of watching the bright lights from the patio of the Canyon’s Edge.

Driving home I have never

seen so many vehicles out on the road in Golden. It resembled traffic.

But the most exciting event of the weekend for many people had to be the Golden Secondary School graduation.

On Friday evening the Grade 12s from GSS got dressed up and celebrated their monumental achievement.

It’s a rare occasion in Golden when people get dressed up, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the beautiful dresses and stunning tuxes.

But as much as I love fashion, and I do, the coolest part of the tradition had to be the cars.

Prom used to be about showing up in identical limousines. The vintage cars that

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the GSS grads were driving around in that night were far more exciting.

And a large crowd of family and friends came out to see them.

It was nice to see the whole community enjoy the weekend.

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to town, and I recon it has the intensity three times worse than a prairie feed lot.

It is virtually sickening, and C.P. Rail, though they vacuumed up all the easy to get at portions, left the remainder for the bears, deer, birds etc. to feed on, whilst the largest portion of that non recovered grain lies rotting in the water filled ditches, covered with a greenish brown scum. What if the C.P. management had to tolerate this foul intrusion right next to where they live?

Rest assured that would never happen, the mess would be cleaned up quickly and they would look like the environmental heroes they pretend to be.

Smelly Situation I don’t know if you or any of your staff have stopped at the junction of Hartley Road and the Trans Canada Highway lately, particularly on a warm day.

This area is very close in proximity to the train wreck, some months ago, and due to the current higher than normal amounts of ground water, coupled with the normal amount of rotting detritus, and huge amounts of spilled and rotting grain from several overturned rail carsthe ensuing odour is absolutely horrendous. For my part, I have to drive through that area on my way

Pothole problems A couple of weeks ago I was en route to Calgary from my home in the Vancouver area. I hit a pothole (a serious pothole) at the bridge 25 km west of Golden. The impact blew out the right front tire of my car. (2012 model year)

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Star EDITORIAL AND OPINION So, what of this ongoing fouling of the Moberly area?

It’s an environmental disaster, and moreover what about Environment Canada, to force an appropriate cleanup of the area?

Are they just another government toothless dog, after all, this is also the entry point to the provincially sanctioned Moberly Duck Marsh hiking trail. Do we just say “to hell with it”?

The perpetrators of this, might take that opinion, but the residents in the area are fed up with the inactivity, so come on C.P., be a good corporate citizen, and finish the clean up properly.

Duncan Simpson Moberly

A worker from the bridge project told me I was the second vehicle that day and that this was common.

I contacted HMC and they gave me a bunch of platitudes but refused to assist me in defraying the costs of replacing the tire and alignment. (About $700.00) Have you folks heard any complaints about this?

Larrie York Vancouver

Stars and Stingers Stingers to the people who leave smashed glass on the street where motorists can’t avoid it.

Stars to the mechanic in Nicholson who closed his shop to come help me fix a flat tire at no charge.

Glowing Stars to the fireworks crew for the great Canada Day show.

It seems they get bigger and louder every year.

Stars to Willhorse for filling in at the first Summer Kicks show when the scheduled band couldn’t make it.

Stingers to the people who still use their cell phones while driving.

Stingers to the many drivers who turn left right infront of a no left

hand turn sign.

Stingers to the lady in a black SUV with her kids in the back who threw her coffee cup out of the window.

Stars to the gentleman who let me cut in front of him in the grocery store lineup when I had only one item.

Stars to all the grads who celebrated safely.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Busy times for the members of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber It’s been a busy six weeks with the KHCCC since our AGM On May 16 and I am pleased to share some highlights with you. Several of our members have had important successes.

Mountainside Gardens had a fantastic radio campaign with spring gardening tips.

Heather Mountain Lodge launched a Groupon sales campaign. The Golden Farmers Market expanded by adding a Saturday market in Spirit Square.

Apostoles further enhanced

their building with a fresh new paint job. The College of the Rockies added a new covered timber frame walkway built by their own “Introduction to Trades” students. Kicking Horse Culture secured funding from the Government of Canada for Golden’s Live Kicks performing arts series.

Personal Touch Hair & Body Day Spa opened a second location, expanding their services.

We are fortunate to have these and many more vibrant, creative and dedicated members in our community, and

thus far in 2012 have added 27 new members.

Following the results of our “How are we doing” survey to members in January the KHCCC intensified its focus on Policy and Advocacy. In recent weeks we have represented our members by attending and participating in every Town of Golden Open Council session, as well as the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM, Tourism Golden AGM, Golden Area Initiatives AGM, Golden & District Community Foundation AGM, The Gold-

en Women’s Resource Centre AGM, The Columbia River Treaty Consultation and Information Session, the “Community Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning” as hosted by the Golden Early Childhood Development Coalition, and the BC Hydro Regional Operational Update Meeting.

Make no mistake we are fully committed to staying informed and identifying issues that affect our members.

This commitment led us to address the Town of Golden’s

proposed bylaw for the long term borrowing of funds for the Bridge to Bridge Project.

An issue of this importance meant we had to go to our membership to hear their thoughts and opinions. The survey has closed and we are now in the process of reviewing the data and comments.

With a strong and ambitious strategic plan; the KHCCC will continue to grow, linking members with community and developing a robust business awareness in Kicking Horse Country.

Chamber News

By Lori Baxendale

We wish all of our businesses and members in the community a successful and enjoyable

Restocking British Columbia’s forest lands Dear Premier Clark: With the release today of the Forest Practices Board report entitled How much of British Columbia’s forest is not satisfactorily restocked, and what should be done about it?, British Columbians are reminded once again about the importance of healthy forest lands to our province’s prosperity.

British Columbia is unique in that over 94 percent of the province is Crown Land, owned by its citizenry.

As a result, the public must rely on government to be a good steward of that public land.

Fifty-five million hectares of British Columbia is forest land, and the Minister of Forests is responsible for managing, protecting and conserving these forest lands not just for

today, but for future generations.

The health of BC’s forests is under threat, not just from the Mountain Pine Beetle and wildfire, but from short-term or uninformed decision making by government.

Over the last 11 years, the BC Liberals have implemented a very deliberate forest policy and today forestdependent communities are living with the effects.

40,000 forestry jobs have already been lost.

Legislative changes were made that eliminated government’s responsibility to restock forest lands damaged by fires, windstorm, disease or pests.

The government then cut the budget to the ministry of forests making it more and more difficult for forest professionals to monitor

the health of the forests.

When forest professionals raised legitimate concerns about government actions, the forest minister of the day Pat Bell publicly ridiculed them.

And now, as has been laid out by the Forest Practices Board (FPB) report, the government has attempted to change the goal posts by redefining established outcome markers such as Not Satisfactorily Restocked (NSR). Instead of taking meaningful action to ensure the forests for the future, two forest ministers have tried to fool the public with misleading numbers.

The FPB has been clear that the public has an expectation that government would act broadly to provide the best outcomes on the public land base, and would make informed

decisions about how best to mitigate the effects of Mountain Pine Beetle on future timber supply.

The FPB is calling on government to develop good public policy that meets the expectations of the public to protect our most valuable public asset, and states its belief that action on this issue must be taken quickly.

I believe that British Columbia can once again have a forest industry that is a primary economic driver, but that will only happen if we make significant investments in our public lands.

I would urge your government to fully implement the recommendations outlined in the Forest Practices Board’s report.

Yours sincerely, Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River – Revelstoke

- MLA Report By Norm Macdonald

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Thank you!

Events & Entertainment Calendar

Although our hearts are broken with the death of our beloved son Quinn, we are grateful for the outpouring of support and affection from the community of Golden. The acts of love and kindness you have shown are helping us get through this difficult time. We will never forget the way you have rallied around us. It makes us proud and grateful to be a part of this close-knit community.

John and Kristy

Golden Cinema Presents.

Brave 3D Showing Friday, June 29-Thursday July 5 at 7pm. Matinees at 2pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Did you know..... r The Golden Star has been the community newspaper in the Golden for over 121 years. r We deliver to almost 2,000 homes and businesses in Golden and Surrounding areas every week. r We employ more than 10 people in Golden from those delivering papers to editorial and sales staff. r Our current staff have been working at The Golden Star for almost 20 combined years with almost 30 years of combined newspaper experience. r The Golden Star has donated over a 100,000 dollars in sponsorship to non profit groups in the Golden Area in 2011 and plan to do the same in 2012. r We are BC Owned and Operated with David Black starting his first paper in Williams Lake. r www.thegoldenstar.net gets over 5,000 unique visitors per month with almost 25,000 page views.

We would like to inform neighbours that we are hosting a local wedding on Saturday, the 7th of July here at Home Lodge on Barber Road. As always, we will aim to keep noise to a minimum and, with the usual courtesy to our friends and neighbours, the event will end promptly at 1 am.

This will be the only wedding this year at Home Lodge.

Thank you for your understanding.

Lynn Heaton

Tercon Construction Ltd. *Notice of Construction* Tercon Construction Ltd. would like to inform the travelling public of our construction project 4 km East of Golden, B.C. on the Trans Canada Highway. The project currently has an expected completion date of November 2012. We appreciate your patience during this time and request that you please watch for our crews and obey all construction signs.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Site Safety OfďŹ ce at: 250-344-6768.

Ted Showing Friday July 6 to Thursday July12 at 7 p.m., late shows on Friday and Saturday at 9:15.

This Week Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool From 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Back to School Pack supply order forms have been distributed at APES & LGES. If you have not received yours contact DJ’S Paper Place 250344-6414 to order.

The Rocky Mountain International Student Program at Golden Secondar y School is seeking host families in Golden and area beginning Sept.

2012. We are seeking families to host for a shor t-term respite care (1 night-2 weeks).

For more info cantact Monica De, Homestay Coordinator, Rocky Mountain International Student Program, 250344-2201, or email, monica. de@sd6.bc.ca.

GKHAT Early Registration online at gkhat.ca. Register before August 30 and receive the same rates as last year.

Summer Climbing Camps for Kids at Dogtooth Climbing Gym in July and August. All levels welcome. To pre-rgister or for more info go to www. dogtoothgym.com.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Summer Camps. 2 week long camps, one for grade 5 girls and another for grade 6 & 7 girls. For more info go to www. goldenwomencentre.ca. seeking Host families

Wed, July 4

Jam Night with Jeremy, Brandon & Nick Join local musicians as we start the summer. Rockwater Grill & Bar. Golden Farmers’ Market

This week's achievement award goes to...

Wednesdays at the CP parking lot, 2pm-7pm. Local food, local art, local music. For more info email info@goldenfarmersmarket.com.

Golden Cycling Club group ride and instruction. 7 p.m.

Instruction from Andy Bostock at the new Pump Track.

To learn more at www.goldencyclingclub.com Also check out the Golden Cycling Club group ride and instrcutions.

Golden Golf Club Men’s Day ever y Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs, July 5 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Summer Reading Club at the library for readers aged 5-12.

Free program runs Thursdays, July 5-August 2, 1:30-2:30 pm.

To register of for more info call 250-344-6516.

The Source Grand Opening The new electronics store on 10th Avenue South is having its grand opening July 5 to 8.

Fri, July 6 John Reischman and the Jaybirds The third installment of Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks series has the bluegrass band playing at the Spirit Square at 7 p.m. for a free show. Also performing Leo Downey & Mike Garner.

DJ Momentum Top 40, all request DJ, Hip Hop, Rock, Dance, Club

Sat, July 7 Karaoke Night The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday.

Said the Whale to play the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Saturday July 7. Juno award winning indie Rock Band.

Ladies Open Golf Tournament 2012 Golden Ladies 2 Day Eclectic Open (best gross score on each hole over 2 days, July 7 and 8). Pirates of the Caribbean

• For more information... go to www.thegoldenstar.net

theme. Entry forms available at www.golfgolden.com.

the Rockwater Grill & bar on Thursday, July 12.

Golden Farmers’ Market In the Spirit Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local food, art and music.

Golden’s 5th Annual Community Weed Pull Friday, July 13 from 9 a.m-noon. Meet at the pedestrian Bridge at 9am. All volunteers get a FREE lunch at Bacchus Books Cafe after the event. Gloves. plastic bags, and beverages are provided. www.wildsight.ca/events.

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Sun, July 8

Paint in Nature!

Sunday, July 8th or Saturday August 11, join us on a stunning outdoor setting for a day of fun and painting with acr ylics at Sancturay Retreat at Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch. Workshop is $60 which includes a gentle meditating walk, art supplies and instruction. Absolutely no experience necessar y! To preregister and info email karen@ sanctuar yretreat.com or call 250-344-4779.

Mon, July 9 Summer Fun Day Camp July 9th – August 31st (8 weeks of camp) Parents can sign up for 1 week or multiple weeks. If you have any questions please give me a call. 250 344 7393 Golden History Camp. Summer camp runs 6 weeks in July & August. Starting on July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, August 13th, and August 20th.

Camp days run from 10am-4.

To reserve your spot, please drop by the Golden and District Museum or call 250-3445169.

Rachel Thom at the Rockwater Whistler’s very own is here for a superb patio set from 9 to 11 p.m.

Tues, July 10 John Jenkins & Friends Live acoustic mountain folk, Rock, Reggae, improv. Starts at 8pm at Rockwater Grill & Bar. Golden Golf Club Ladies Day every Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series. 7-9.

Wednesday, July 11 Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. Also performing Will Wardwell Trio.

The Counter Culprits, hard rock, stoner metal band at

The Rotary Club of Golden presents The Annual Aman Virk Memorial Golf Tournament.

July 14 at the Golden Golf Club. To register call Bob Finnie at 250-344-2171.

Golden Dolphins Swim Team Hosting their annual swim meet on July 14 and 15 at the Golden Swimming Pool.

Tambura Rasa is next up in the Summer Kicks series, playing at the Spirit Square on Thursday July 19 at 7 p.m.

One Bad Son The Vancouver rock band will be playing at the Rockwater on Friday July 20.

Kicking Horse Cup / BC Road Masters Race, July 28 and 29.

Test your power on this 13.8 km course, with an 11 km UCI Category 2 Climb. Contact: Kicking Horse Cup. Starting at the scenic Spirit Square and on to crossing the Kicking Horse River, get ready to grind it out for 10km Website: www.kickinghorsecup.com/ Carpenter Conference July 28 at the Mad Trapper The Hog Open Golf Professionals, amatuers, celebrities, proceeds going to underprivileged Golden youth in sport. July 29 and 30. Go to www.golfgolden.com for more info.

Parson and area reunion July 30 to August 1, contact Orlando Pecora at 344-6081, or wopecora@uniser ve.com for more information.

Don’t forget the Fall Fair is coming this September. So start growing your vegetables or registering for events. If you would like to volunteer contact Colleen Palumbo at colleenpalumbo@hotmail.com.

Olivia Hein for being the youngest rider at the Pump Track and for cutting the ribbon for the opening.

Stop in by July 11, 2012 to receive your small blizzard t t

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Spirit Square Singing Ontario Songstress Faye Blais played for a bundled up crowd for the second free concert in Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks series. Although she often splits her time between Toronto and Australia, Blais loves the rockies, and spent a month based out of Golden when she was touring western Canada.

See more photos from the concert at www.thegoldenstar.net.

Jessica Schwitek/ Star Photo

One Bad Son coming to Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Columbia comes to Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The next Summer Kicks installment is coming to us all the way from Columbia.

Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, formed in the Carribbean Region of Columbia, are a traditional folkloric “cumbia” group.

They have been active for several decades, playing their traditional rhythms with are a mixture of the Colombian Indigenous, Spanish and Afro-Colombian heritage.

The gaiteros in their name means those who play the gaita flute, and San Jacinto is the town from which the group originated. Currently, the group is headed by four of the original members, Nico, Toño,

Juancho and Rafa Rodríguez, who perform with a new generation of gaiteros: Gabriel Torregrosa (son), Fredys Arrieta, Dionisio Yepes, Gualber Rodríguez and other young musicians who occasionally play with the group.

From the 1950s onwards they have been touring Columbia, and elsewhere, and in November of 2007 they won a Latin Grammy for the best Folkloric Music album, for their 2006 album “Un Fuego de Sangre Pura: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto from Columbia” (A Fire of Pure Blood).

They will be playing the stage in the Spirit Square at 7 p.m. on Wednesday July 11, with opening band the Will Wardwell Trio.

SUNDAYS Prime Rib (while quantities last). Bloody Caesars $4.25 MONDAYS NY Steak Sandwich w/ fries or greens $7.75 OK Springs 1516 sleeves $3.75 or pitchers $12.50 Highballs $3.75 Dbls $6.25 TUESDAYS Bison Burger w/ fries or greens $5.25 Sleeman Original Draught sleeves $3.75 or pitchers $12.50

Since they first formed in Saskatoon in 2004, rock band One Bad Son decided they didn’t want to fit into the two typical camps of modern rock: the slick commercial chart-toppers and the flavour-ofthe-month indie acts.

Instead singer Shane Volk, drummer Kurt Dahl, guitarist Adam Hicks and bass player Adam Grant chose to be an honest to goodness rock ‘n’ roll band that occupies a world of its own.

With an over the top live show drawing comparisons to bands like the Who, Zepelin and Guns n Roses, the band is finally getting some after years of developing the live performance, honing their songwriting and taking the road less travelled.

“We’re outsiders and we always operate in our own bubble,” says Dahl of the band’s grassroots origins. “We don’t get things handed to us.”

After building a strong following in Saskatoon, they earned themselves opening spots for Godsmack, Buckcherry and Default. In 2011

they decided to make the move to Vancouver, and signed a deal with 604 Records.

A lucrative record deal, however, will not change the passion and work ethic of One Bad Son. Dahl insists that the band controls their own music and image.

“We’re four guys who write all the songs together. We play our own instruments. We don’t play to backing tracks. We’ve lived together as a band. We dress ourselves,” said Dahl. “We do it ourselves.

WEDNESDAYS 1Lb of Wings & Dos Equis $10.00 Dos Equis Buckets $15.50 (4)

SAID THE WHALE tickets at the Rockwater Grill & Bar or Plain Wayne & Jane—$15 in advance.

2011 Juno Award Winners for best New Group of the Year.

There’s no one else pulling the strings behind the scenes. We live and breathe this band and these songs. That’s what real rock ‘n’ roll is all about.”

See One Bad Son at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Friday July 20.

Also, don’t forget to get your tickets to see Juno-nominated band Said the Whale with opening act Willhorse on Saturday July 7. Tickets are on sale at the Rockwater and Plain Wayne and Jane.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 The Golden Star

The Source proudly opens its newest location in Golden Appearance varies by location

Canadian owned and operated consumer electronics and wireless retailer, The Source, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location in beautiful Golden. Managing the store Rene Cote who has over 10 years experience serving customers with consumer electronics.

With approximately

“My staff and I are honoured to be able to open the doors of our new store to our community,” said Cote “We take great pride in providing helpful, friendly service to our customers, in addition to offering a great selection of the latest and greatest consumer electronics products and services, right here at home.”

fundraising campaigns and charitable donations to support great causes. It is through working with our communities that we enable both our associates and customers the opportunity to make a difference in both our environment, and the lives of people across the country.

Located in Golden, the store offers a variety of National Brands such as Sony, Samsung, and LG, and provides a great assortment of product categories aimed at helping customers make their lives easier while on the go, in the home or at work. Our product and service lineup includes the latest selection of smartphones, HDTVs, laptops, headphones and the essentials including batteries and ink cartridges. The Source’s knowledgeable staff look forward to assisting you find the products you want and providing the help you need to make the most of your electronics.

The electronics you want.

The help you need.

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“For over 40 years, The Source has been dedicated to serving our customers and communities by offering great value for great products and backing it up with helpful service that keeps customers coming back,” said Charles Brown, President, The Source. “At The Source, one of our greatest assets is our people. We pride ourselves on hiring the best talent and creating an engaging environment where skills are utilized, ideas and opinions are taken to heart, and fun is encouraged. In the fast-paced world of technology and retail, The Source is prepared to take on new challenges and build new successes through innovation, commitment to service excellence, and investing in our stores and people.”

We invite you to join us in the celebration of our new Grand Opening in Golden, 1106 - 10th Ave. S., July 5-8, to experience our new store, to meet Rene and his staff, and have your chance to win a TOSHIBA 55” LED Passive 3D bundle.

Interested in working at The Source?

For information on jobs at The Source visit thesource.ca

Safety Manager of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Mike Rubenstein hangs below a helicopter during gondola rescue training at the resort.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

Practice makes perfect Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It was a day of training at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as a helicopter was on sight to give rescue staff a chance to practice gondola rescues.

Mike Rubenstein is the Safety Manager of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

“We have multiple different systems we can use for gondola evacuation systems we can use,” Rubenstein said.

He explained they can climb a tower and slide down a cable to the gondola before lowering people to the ground. However the group had the chance to use the helicopter to lower a rescuer to the top of a gondola to aid in the rescue.

Rubenstein added the relationship between the Golden and District Search and Rescue and the resort has always been important.

“Search and Rescue owns the gear for this rescue but since it is such a good relationship we are able to use it for gondola evacuations,” he said.

The group has been working hard to take the time to practice this type of rescue to make sure it is safe for everyone involved.

“The training is critical. How do you do something for real if you do not train with it.

That is when accidents can occur,” Rubenstein said.

He added the resort takes all factors into account before making the decision on when practices are going to happen on the hill.

He also said this type of practice is helpful for difficult to reach areas on the mountain where both the terrain and weather come into play during a rescue.

“We can choose to put people down on a road where there is a truck waiting as opposed to lowering someone to the terrain and then getting them out,” he said.

Rubenstein added in his opinion the system is an amazing tool that helps lower the risk in certain situations where rescue time is an important factor.

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1106 10th Ave. S. Golden, BC 250-344-2924 Offers valid July 5-8, 2012 at this location only. Offers accurate at press time. May be subject to change. The Source does not accept liability for pictorial or typographical errors. Taxes not included. ™Trade-mark of The Source (Bell) Electronics Inc. Cell phone bonus offer: Available with compatible devices within coverage areas available from Bell and its international partners’ coverage areas where technology permits. Other monthly fees, e.g., 9-1-1, and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. Subject to change without notice. Taxes extra. May not be available in all locations. Other conditions apply. (1) With new activation of select devices (excluding iPhones) on a 3-yr. contract on a post-paid voice plan. Gift Cards/Bonuses must accompany any returns. (2) Offer excludes iPhones. With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan for 12 months after activation. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

Samsung Galaxy S II is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., used in Canada under licence. Note that an Advanced Environmental disposal surcharge applies in the province of BC. See store or www.trma.com for complete details. *Available to new Bell Satellite TV residential customers, where access and line of sight permit. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. Only one HDTV discount per account. TV must be purchased at the same time as the Bell TV receiver. Taxes extra; customer must pay taxes. For any TV purchased under the value of $200, no additional credit or cash refunds apply. A monthly digital service fee ($3 per account) applies. Early termination fees apply. Available with a new account on a rental choice plan or 2-year contract. New subscribers only, with a new account and purchase of a system; customer must purchase receiver(s) between July 5-8, 2012, book installation by July 22, 2012 and activate receiver(s) within 60 days. Covers basic professional installation of the primary system on a 2-year contract only. For eligibility see www.bell.ca/installationincluded. For rentals, a one-time activation charge of $49.95 applies. See store for details.

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It was a day filled with fun events as residents gathered to celebrate Canada Day. (above left) Volunteer firefighter Eddie Leigan got a bird’s eye view at the Royal Canadian Legion barbecue while (above right) Kaitlyn Oszust and Hunter Thorne take part in a pillow case race at the Golden Museum. (below left) Robert Anderson of the Golden and District Lions Club did some high powered pancake mixing while stunning cars, trucks and motorcycles lined 9th Ave. N. (bottom middle and right) RCMP members Spencer Lainchbury and Nicki-Jo Wolfram stood guard over the runners at the Canada Day Dash. The KHCCC applied and received a $1,800 grant for the community from Heritage Canada which will used to help offset the costs of the Canada Day activities. Along with the grant monies the community wide Canada Day celebrations were a collaboration of the Town of Golden, local business sponsors, not-for-proifit organizations and many volunteers.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

Golden gets out to celebrate Canada Day

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 The Golden Star

Golden Business Directory Steve Swaffield Services offered ...

Backhoe, Bobcat and Mini Excavator Engineered Septic Systems Construction Oil Tank Removal

Concrete Work Landscaping Driveways Water lines

Renovations Fencing/Decks Snow Removal

Jeanette Jackson

Brian Jackson Cell: 250 344-0574 Ph: 250 344-2836 1750 Oberg Johnson Rd

Cell: 250 344-1075 Golden, BC V0A 1H1

(250) 344-8145 swaffield@telus.net

• renovations • new construction • kitchen design • cabinet supply and installation • concept to completion • tile work - porcelain, natural stone • custom showers, fireplaces • Schluter systems certified

Steve’s Kitchen & Bath Renovations

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Get ready for spring!

Call Shaun at 250-344-2215 for a quote to have your parking lot and driveway swept with our JCB Skid Steer Sweeper Gravel Trucks, End Dumps, Log Haul Units Loader and Skid Steer Rentals Sand, Gravel and Landscape Materials available

Appliance Service & Repairs Book your 10x10 storage unit now

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In loving memory of Ida Hawley who will be sadly missed.

Her loving concern for others was an inspiration to many.

She had a hard life but rose above it all. Rest in peace dear Ida, we love you.

Gary, Kay, Mike; Donnah, Vic & Family; Diana, Tim and Family.

Career Opportunities AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends.

Family comes 1st! 1 year at deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 1-604-853-4179 MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages.

Contact: Dana Watson, Fax 780-484-8800 dana.watson@matco.ca

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ATTENTION ROOFERS! Come work with the industry leader in rooďŹ ng and exteriors.

We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped rooďŹ ng, valid driver’s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential beneďŹ ts.

Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage.

Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicrooďŹ ng.ca Epic RooďŹ ng & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.

Best Western Mountainview Inn requires a Night Auditor.

Please apply in person with resume.

1024 11 St. N. Golden Grizzly Cookhouse Now Hiring Full Time LINE COOKS. Food Safe, min 2 years experience.

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Wage dependent on experience.

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Obituaries

Marguerite Irene ene

Strain

November 23, 1922

George Le Cerf

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June 19, 2012

October 12, 1928 - June 27, 2012 George passed away peacefully at the Strathmore Hospital on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He had lived at the Wheatland Lodge in Strathmore, and formerly in Golden, B.C. George is survived by his beloved wife Shirley (nee Imler); children Leonard (Alice) Le Cerf of Strathmore, Vernon (Laurie) Le Cerf of Prince George, David Le Cerf of Grande Prairie, and Linda (Darrell) Rogalsky of Grande Prairie; grandchildren Angela (Shane) Friesen, Alicia Dennys, Brian Le Cerf and fiancĂŠe Robyn, Kimberly (Bobby) Hobbs, Danielle (Stephen) Berresford, Marc Le Cerf, Heather Le Cerf, and Amy Le Cerf; sisters Alice (Ernie) Foord, Yvonne (Paul) Overgarrd, Genevieve Le Cerf, and Theresa (Robert) Zutz; sisters-in-law Elody Le Cerf and Peggy Le Cerf; and 12 great grandchildren. George was a loving husband and devoted grandfather. He worked as a saw filer in the lumber industry in Alberta and B.C. for over 30 years. After retirement he pursued wood working hobbies, which gave him much pleasure. He was also an avid huckleberry picker. A memorial service was held Saturday June 30, 2012 at Strathmore Alliance Church at 1:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit www. wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

Marguerite Irene Strain passed away at Durand Manor, Golden on 12 Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at the age of 89 years. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chapel of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden on Saturday afternoon, July 21st, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Gary Sulz officiating.

Irene’s cremated remains will be interred with her husband in the Golden Community Cemetery following the service.

Irene was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on November 23, 1922 and had been a resident of the Golden area since she was nine years old. She was raised on the Doyle family homestead in the Blaeberry with ten brothers and sisters. She was a devoted and passionate bingo player. Irene also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She loved to dance with her husband George and they were quite a wonderful sight on the dance floor. Irene’s joys in life were her grandchildren and she loved them all.

Irene was predeceased by her husband George in 1983. She is survived by four children: Bob (Sharron) Strain of Enderby, Lorna (George) Higginson of Golden, Vince (Ferne) Strain of Kamloops and Frank (Shelley) Strain of Golden; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; brother Buster (Donna) Doyle of West Vancouver; sister-in-law Kay Doyle of Duncan as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Irene’s family by visiting her obituary at www. hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Rae Barr Rae Barr passed away peacefully in Calgary, on June 21.

Grandma Rae Barr was larger than life. Everyone who knew her was touched by her love of life and her kindness. She was an amazing powerhouse of energy who cheered people up when she was around. Rae had a great sense of humour and her laughter ďŹ lled the room. Her smile was contagious. With Grandma Rae, everyone was welcome to her home and there was always room and food for more. She had a huge heart and never gave up on anyone. She was always giving and never receiving. She was truly one of the greatest volunteers of all time. She never said no to anyone asking for help.

Always an entertainer, Grandma was the life of the party and the last one to leave. She played her guitar until her ďŹ ngers bled.

Many a sing songs were led by Grandma‌she always had a way of bringing people together whether it was on the ball ďŹ eld, golf course or curling rink; at family reunions and parties, or her favourite place on earth‌the arena.

Grandma had many interests and hobbies over the years, but her greatest passion was her grandchildren, Cody, Andie, Jake, and Dillon. Ever present, no matter when or where, she was there to cheer them on. She was their greatest fan, and she proved this by ying all over the world to give her support. Grandma passed this support onto all of her grandchildren’s teammates and as a result, they all called her Grandma and they will miss her deeply too. Grandma touched a lot of lives and because of this; no one had more friends than her. A true sign of what she had to oer.

Grandma leaves behind her greatest fans, Bob, Marianne, Hummer, Suzy, Paris, Cody, Andie, Jake, Dillon, Ernie and Elvena, Sandy and Wayne, Val, Judy and Terry, and Merle and Stu. Grandma, you inspired us, supported us, and unconditionally loved us. You made us laugh, and it tears our hearts out that now you made us cry. We love you to pieces now and forever. You made everyone you met a better person. We only wish we could have had a chance to read your book‌It would have been a best seller!

A Celebration of Rae’s life will take place on Saturday, July 14 at 6:00 pm in the Golden Civic Center, Golden, BC. It is a drop in event, so come any time. Cash bar with donations going to the Shiner’s Crippled Children. Please don’t get all dressed up, it’s an informal aair, just the way Rae would like it‌lots of friends and lots of fun!

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Trimac Transportation, is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Golden, BC location requires...

Company Drivers Excellent pay • shared benefits • safety equipment • safety bonus BC/AB Petroleum bunk truck hauling • B-train experience preferred

Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 403-235-0542 Phone: 866-487-4622 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com

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Part time Cleaner required for Dreamcatcher Hostel to become part of our friendly team. Appr 15 hrs/wk between 11am 2pm. Experience & refs appreciated. 250-439-1090.

RAMADA INN requires FRONT DESK staff Full/Part time.

Leave resume at the front desk or ask for Mike.

1311 12 St. N. 250-439-1888

FRONT DESK CLERK HOUSEKEEPING HOTEL SUPERVISOR HANDYMAN

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Administrative Assistant in Golden Wanted The Golden Star

North America’s Premier Provider

The Golden Star newspaper has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant.

www.trimac.com

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, service oriented, quick learner and can work independently but can also work well as part of our dynamic team.

You will need to be able to multitask and will strive to help our clients and readers with all their needs.

Move the World With Us

Please submit your resume by Friday, July 6th. 2012.

At Canadian Pacific, we are driving the digital railway. Our employees are using state-of-the-art technologies to ensure we are operating a safe and reliable railway through the communities in which we live, work and play.

Be a part of our team.

Michele Lapointe Associate Publisher The Golden Star 413A 9th Ave N Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Email: Advertising@thegoldenstar.net

We are currently recruiting: Req# 15504 - Pipefitters Req# 15444 - Track Maintenance Personnel In Golden.

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Khams Holdings Ltd. dba Mary’s Motel (Golden, BC) is hiring for Front Desk Hotel Clerk ($13.00/hr), Housekeeping Room Attendant ($12.89/hr), Hotel Managing Supervisor ($16.86/hr), Handyman / Woman ($19.65/hr); all 40 hrs/wk + other benefits. Apply by Fax: (250) 344- 7173.

Golden Village Inn / Golden Tourist Dev. Ltd. FRONT DESK CLERK Full time, shift work - $12.45/hr 40 hours per week. Register guests, Calculate Charges & Clerical Duties. Balance cash transactions & Customer Service. Basic Computer skills, completion of High School required.

No experience necessary, training available.

1439 Lafontaine Road, Golden BC V0A 1H3 Send resume to info@goldenvillageinn.com

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER needed for the Golden area. We offer competitive wages and benefit package.

For more info, call Dale Henderson Hauling at (250)344-6784 or email dhhl@telus.net Prestige Inn requires Housekeeping Staff and Guest Services Agent.

Please apply in person with resume.

1049 Trans Canada Hwy or email golden@prestigeinn.com

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HIRING ironworkers and welders immediately. Please email resume to: snoel@tru-steel.ca

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Financial Services

We are currently recruiting: Work Equipment Maintainers (Heavy Duty Mechanic) - Golden

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FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.

Health Products

At Canadian Pacific, we are driving the digital railway. Our employees are using state-of-the-art technologies to ensure we are operating a safe and reliable railway through the communities in which we live, work and play.

Be a part of our team.

Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

Trades, Technical CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required.

Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

Services

If you are someone who is dedicated, with a desire to work outdoors, has a flexible schedule and wants to make a difference, please apply by Sunday, July 15, 2012, at www.cpr.ca

The eyes have it

Prestige Hotels & Resorts require full-time Front Desk Agents to make room reservations, register guests, provide information to guests and process payments.

Positions are available at: Prestige Mountainside Resort 1049 TransCanada Hwy N. Golden and Prestige Radium 7493 Main St. Radium Hot Springs. No experience required.

Applicant must have a strong command of English (written and oral).

Conditions: Full Time, Shift, Weekend and Weekday.

Wage: $13.00/hr. Complete employment application (found on www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/corp-careers-main.php) and submit with your resume to Career@PrestigeHotels.ca.

We offer: t (SFBU XBHFT CFOFöUT BOE QFOTJPO QMBO t &NQMPZFF EJTDPVOUT PO USBWFM WFIJDMFT NPSF t 0QQPSUVOJUJFT GPS DBSFFS BEWBODFNFOU t " TBGFUZ GPDVTFE XPSL FOWJSPONFOU t &EVDBUJPO BOE USBJOJOH QSPHSBNT t 1IZTJDBM XFMMOFTT TVCTJEZ t 0VUEPPS XPSL If you are someone who is dedicated, with a desire to work outdoors, has a flexible schedule and wants to make a difference, please apply by Monday, July 9, 2012, at www.cpr.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Legal Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

Business for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Storage

Auto Financing

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!�

Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

ROSEWOOD Apts.

1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College.

Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water.

Laundry facilities & security entrance. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250-290-0056.

Twin Rivers - 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113.

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Guaranteed fast, affordable, criminal record removal. Call for free consultation. Qualify today & save $250 (limited time offer).

BBB Accredited. 1-800-7361209, www.pardonsandwaivers.ca

Contractors Misc Services: Construction including drywall & taping, landscaping, junk removal. References available. Call 250-439-8334.

Electrical AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.

RooďŹ ng & Skylights Cliff’s Exteriors.

Shingle, metal & rubber rooďŹ ng sofďŹ t, fascia & siding. Wade Nolin 250-344-5103, 344-1561 cell.

Pets & Livestock Livestock Year old laying hens for sale. $2.50 each.

Call 250-344-7286.

Pet Services Hawt Pawz N Clawz Dog and Cat Grooming. Currently no waiting period. Call Michelle 250-347-2412, Radium

Pets Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association.

Email info@littlemittensanimal rescue.com or call Alannah 250-290-0279 or Dianne 250-344-7691.

Spotted Dog Rescue.

Call 250-344-5524.

Merchandise for Sale Building Supplies Huge quantities of all types of lumber. Call 250-344-5119.

Garage Sales 620 Hwy 1 West (Cadillac Tony’s). Sat July 7.

9am - 2pm.

Multi Family Yard Sale!

MOVING SALE-DOWN SIZING EVERYTHING MUST GO.....FURNITURE, KITCHEN ITEMS, PICTURES, HOUSE HOLD ITEMS. 1517 POPLAR STREET SELKIRK HILL JULY 7, 9:00AM.

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

Misc. for Sale 2 - 45lb. Standard Barbell plates. $90.

Call 250-344-5024.

BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL. $30/yd delivered in Golden area.

Pick up at the yard - $25/yd, we load you.

Also mature ďŹ ne mulch & forest wood chippings.

Call John 439-9798 days, 344-2160 evenings.

Samples available.

Good Organic Black Topsoil.

Great for gardens and lawns. $20/yd loaded.

Bernie 250-344-4646.

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

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

Misc: 40�x80� Ikea single bed with mattress. Good shape, $80. One 10’ plastic wave slide, $50 obo. Plastic swing seat, $10. Call 250-344-7989.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658.

25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790.

32x54 $10,600.

40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Working dryer. $50.

Call 250-344-5119.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies. Drilled well, at building site, good access.

Survey plan available. Contact 1-250-769-4288 or email rmoparalegal@hotmail.com

Apt/Condos for Sale

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

2 Bedroom Furnished Condo Enjoy the stunning views of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort from the 24 ft. balcony.

Perfect for all season outdoor enthusiasts; GolďŹ ng, biking, hiking, skiing. Condo is move-in ready. Stainless steel appliances. FP in LR with custom made queen sofa bed for extra guests. Lots of storage space. Well maintained bldg with elevator.

Situated next to the Kicking Horse River in a quiet location near Spirit Square and covered Pedestrian Bridge. $210,000 Firm.

Call 250-344-7430 or 250-272-0434.

Firewood/Fuel

Firewood/Fuel

Heavy Duty Machinery

5IF 1BSTPO $PNNVOJUZ )BMM 4PDJFUZ JT PGGFSJOH GPS TBMF CZ TFBMFE CJE 4FBTPOFE POF ZFBS MPHHJOH USVDL MPBE PG CJSDI žSFXPPE EFMJWFSFE GSFF UP XJUIJO LN PG 1BSTPO #$ 4FBMFE CJET NVTU CF SFDFJWFE BU #PY 1BSTPO #$ 7 " - OPU MBUFS UIBO QN PO +VMZ 5FOEFST XJMM CF EBUF TUBNQFE TP JU JT JNQPSUBOU UP TVCNJU ZPVS CJE JO B UJNFMZ GBTIJPO

Commercial/ Industrial Property Riverfront Commercial property for sale.

403-405 9 Ave. N Golden.

Great Location, Location, Location. $399,969. Open to offers.

250-344-5008 or 344-2775.

Houses For Sale PRIVATE MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE - Visit: www.newbuildinglinks.com

Mobile Homes & Parks REDUCED: 12’x68’ 2 Bdr mobile with addition. KHMHP. Large window facing Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, lots of storage space with 2 sheds.

Tidy fenced in yard with ďŹ repit and sunny front deck.

Oil/wood heat. Updated appliances.

Great starter home! Now $20,000, offers considered.

250-439-9072 for more info or to view.

RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Other Areas 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

Rentals Acreage Grazing /Farm land available for lease. Approx. 200 acres south of Golden on Highway 95. Telephone 250-344-6710.

TWO apartments in large house in Golden. N/S. big yard near school.

4 BR/2 Bath. $1100/month+shared utes. 2 BR/1 bath ground level suite. Full kitchen. $700+shared utes. Both are newly renovated and in great shape. email: jorg@ontopmountaineering.com phone: 1-800-506-7177.

Upper & Lower Single bedroom apts with easy walking distance to town.

Newly renovated, new ooring, fresh paint, new appliances.

No pets, N/S. $550/mth + utilities & DD. Call Dwayne 250-344-5582 after 6 pm.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties.

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

MOUNTAINEER Lodge, 3rd Floor mountain view, 2 bedroom (with lock-off). $750/month, all utilities, TV, internet, etc. included. Available immediately through Nov 30/12. Contact Hans: hrohmann@rogers.blackberry.net or 403-616-4691.

Commercial/ Industrial 1400 sq. ft. Store Front retail space available for lease or rent. Beside Body Quest Gym and Turning Point.

Call 250-344-7876.

3 Bay Shed on Legendz property on Trans Canada Hwy. Available any time.

Ideal for fruit stand.

Call Legendz Diner after 3pm.

250-344-5059.

Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High TrafďŹ c Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

3 Bdr. Apt close to Lady Grey school.

Newly renovated.

Avail May 15th. $900/mth.

250-344-8205 or 344-6533.

Bright spacious 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom apartment.

Centrally located, newly renovated, F/S + Laundry hookups. N/S, no parties, selective pets considered. $750/mth + Utilities and DD. References required.

Avail June 1st.

For inquiries 250-344-5277.

1 Bdr cabin. Cozy & quiet.

Furnished. Available Sept 20.

Call 250-348-2311.

1 Bdr Chalet. Kitchen, ďŹ replace, sat tv, high speed internet.

Util incl.

N/S. $500/mth. 344-7874 evenings.

New 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cabin in the Blaeberry. Heat, hydro, sat incl. $900/mo + DD. 344-1075.

FOR RENT In the Blaeberry Take a look- you will not be disappointed

All inclusive 2 Bdr Suite -Fully furnished -Utilities Included -Satellite TV -High Speed Internet -Laundromat on site DD & References required - No Pets Phone 250-344-7299

Misc for Rent In Golden; 1100 sq. ft Basement Suite. Util, w/d incl. $900/mth. Avail Aug 1.

Also shared accom avail immediately. $450 all incl.

403-820-0785.

Mobile Homes & Pads Large Mobile Home Site available now. #84 Kicking Horse Village MHP. Call Manager 250-344-6935.

Please leave message if no answer

Homes for Rent

Rental Units avail. Close to downtown. Call (250)344-8919 Sherri, Highland Property Management Ltd. Real Estate.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. Also 1 Bdr suite. No pets. Avail now.

Call 344-6596 or 344-1599.

For more information on lung cancer, keep smoking

3 Bdr house. 1116 12 St. Newly renovated. W/D, F/S. No pets. Also 2 Bdr ground level suite, 1112 12 St. No pets. N/S. Avail now.

250-344-5626.

BLAEDEN SELF STORAGE Household storage rentals.

Several sizes to choose from.

Competitive prices.

24 HOUR ACCESS. Phone or leave a message 250-344-2289.

4 Bdr home in Golden in quiet neighbourhood within town boundaries. Large deck, ďŹ re pit & hot tub and other great features. 3 references required. Please call for more details 250-344-0492.

4 Bdr house on approx 2 acres. 1256 Horse Creek Rd (12 mins from town on the Horse Creek Loop). This pet friendly property is available beginning in July for $1295/mth. Rent to own will be considered. Contact Caleb or Niki in person at Bacchus Books and Cafe or call 250-344-5600 or 344-7443.

5 Bdr 2 Bath house on 2 levels in Golden. Large yard.

Long term preferred. Damage Deposit and References required. $1495/mth + utilities.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

Beautiful mountain home for rent. 5 Bdr, 3 bath. Spacious deck and yard.

Large shed/workshop. For more info visit Goldenhome.me or call 250-439-8099.

Duplex for Rent 3 Bdrs up, 2 down.

Located in residential area close to everything.

Fenced yard, W/D hookup.

Call 250-344-5996.

FOR RENT

Suites, Lower 2 Bdr downstairs Available now.

Call 250-344-5075.

suite.

Sunshine basement suite.

2 Bdr newly renovated.

Centrally located.

Large fenced back yard with garden plot. Private covered entrance.

Walk-in closet. Very cool rental suite, a must see!

Avail June 1. No pets, N/S. One year lease minimum. $725/mth. Please call Mike 250-344-8385 or Lee 250-348-2242.

Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane ďŹ replace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

Transportation Antiques / Classics

Visit our website for complete rental listings

remaxgolden.com Creekside Cabins and Apts One 2 Bdr cabin and three 2 Bdr apts.

Call Dan 250-344-1435.

Motorcycles PGO 2007 Scooter 150cc, 498 km.

Kept in garage.

Like new. $2,300 obo.

Great commuter bike.

250-344-6002.

3 BR Country Home 10 mins South. Open concept, vaulted ceilings, wood stove, pet friendly. $1200/mth.

Recreational/Sale

3 BR Executive Home Beautifully furnished, hardwood oors, sun room, slate decks, rec room, pellet stove, sauna, private yard, garage, NS, selective pets. Rent negotiable.

2001 Jayco 24ft 5th wheel trailer. Near mint condition.

Call 250-344-7457.

5th Wheel trailer. 24ft. $3000 obo. Call 250-344-5772 or 250-344-0553.

Scrap Car Removal

3 BR 2 Bath Bright & spacious upper level.

Selective pets, N/S, $900/mth.

Old vehicles lying around?

Rod will remove them - FREE. Check with him for parts too.

250-344-6921 o r 344-0580.

KHMR Luxury Condo 2 BR, 2 Bath.

Fully furnished, hot tub, exercise room, 2 deck entrances. $1200/mth all inclusive.

Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 Blazer. Well maintained.

Great condition. Tow package.

New studded winter tires. $4500. Call 250-344-7298.

3 BR 2 Bath Executive Home Fully furnished.

Fireplace, loft/games room, in-oor heating, dbl garage.

2 BR Suite Newly renovated. $600/mth.

Boats BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!

Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen

W/D.

1 & 2 BR Apts Spacious, laundry, inside cat considered. $570-$660/mth __________________

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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated.

Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9000 as is, where is Call 250-362-7681 or email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com for more information

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The above photo is of the North West Mounted Police Detachment, near Donald, BC in the late 1880’s.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

A Steele inspector comes to take care of the wild west days The first duty that the Force performed in British Columbia was that of protecting Canadian Pacific Railway property and interests during the construction of the railway in 1884, 1885 and 1886.

Under the command of Inspector Sam Steele, a small party of police kept in check the lawless elements of that time.

Until June 1885, Steele’s Headquarters, consisting of a force of eight men, was at Golden. In 1884 a man named Baird was murdered near Golden and was robbed of over $4,000.

Baird was murdered 29 miles from the line of the railway, thus being outside each side of the track.

In the summer of 1885, as construction of the railway proceeded westwards, the NWMP Headquarters in BC was moved to Beaver Creek and Golden was left with a detachment of three men and one horse.

On New Year’s Eve, 1885, Cst. William Ross died while on duty.

He and Cst. Ernest L. Percival set out to walk from Golden City to the Third Siding - a CPR installation west of the town. Constable Percival arrived at the Third Siding at 2:30 a.m. and reported that Cst. Ross had not been able to walk any longer and was approximately five miles from the Third Siding.

Cst.Percival built a fire for Cst. Ross prior to leaving him. A search party found Constable Ross badly frozen and barely alive. He died a short time later. Cst. Ross was originally buried in the pioneer cemetery in Golden; however, his remains were moved to another location in Golden in 1954 when they were located

by Cst. White.

Cst. Ross’ grave marker was moved to the Calgary Heritage Park in 1964. Cst. Ross had engaged with the NWMP on April 12, 1882 in Toronto, Ontario. Late in 1886, the NWMP were withdrawn from BC. In June, 1887, Superintendent Steele and “D” Division at Fort MacLeod

were again sent to the Kootenay District of BC to restore peace between the natives and settlers of that region. At the time, there were two divisions located at Fort MacLeod - “D” and “H” Divisions. Prior to leaving for the Golden area, men were hired, discharged and transferred between the two divisions, so the names of all of the men who came to the area is not known. The Division arrived at Golden on June 28 and pitched camp on the left bank of the Kicking Horse River, the camp being connected to the town by a wooden bridge.

Shortly after the arrival of the Division at Golden, the steamer “Duchess”,

navigating the Columbia Lakes, was hired by the Police to ship supplies to the Kootenay; however, the boat capsized and very little was recovered.

Steele engaged another small steamer belonging to J.C. Hayes, a merchant in Golden, at the usual rates of freight, viz., one dollar per hundred.

During the remainder of the Division’s stay in Golden, Steele employed the men and teams in hauling stores to the landing, getting the new saddles put together and oiled, branding and numbering the remounts, and various other duties in preparation for the trip to the Kootenay.

On the morning of July

Rocky Mountain Alliance Church announces new pastor Elders Board Rocky Mountain Alliance Church The Rocky Mountain Alliance Church welcomes Pastor Tom Fehr, his wife, Audrey, and their 17 year old son, Levi to Golden. Fehr has been appointed as the senior pastor beginning on July 1, 2012.

The Fehr family is coming from Cold Lake, AB, where they have raised three sons and lived for the past 25 years.

Fehr served as lead pastor of Cold Lake’s Grand Centre Alliance Church for 18 years. He will be replacing Joe Rioux, who most remember as “Pastor Joe.” After having served for 10 years in Golden, Pastor Joe was called in August, 2011 to serve as senior pastor of the Kentwood Alliance Church in Red Deer, AB. In the interim, the Church has been served by Pastor Ed Drewlo, of Prince George, BC who now specializes in transitional ministries for churches between pastors. Drewlo led the church through the Sunday services, through a focus on prayer, and through guiding the pastoral search process. A Search Team from the church was quickly led to recommend “Pastor Tom.” The Fehr family arrived in Golden June 30 and are looking forward to living in this community and serving the church. Fehr loves the “vision and heartbeat of Rocky Mountain Alliance Church” which is a “passion to lead people into a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.”

17th, the Division headed for the Kootenay.

Staff Sergeants Pane and Mercer and eight constables, most of whom were sick, were left behind in Golden.

During the Division’s twelve month stay in the Kootenay, Golden continued to be the shipping point for supplies to the police post in the Kootenay. In 1888, a road was under construction between Golden and the post at Kootenay.

It was felt that this road would greatly facilitate communications, as previously the river and the packtrail were the only means of travel and freighting.

In August 1888, the

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Division left the district and returned to Fort MacLeod in the NWT. It was not until 1919, in the re-organization following World War I, that the present “E” Division, BC was created; its headquarters at Vancouver had a strength of 211 men for the Division.

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Star SPORTS

Alan Struthers takes part in the Golden Dolphins Swim Team annual mile swim on June 27 during practice at the Golden Swimming Pool. The swimmers were given various times to complete a mile, depending on their age and swimming ability. The Golden Dolphins Swim Team will be hosting their annual swim meet July 14 and 15 at the Golden Swimming Pool.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

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Wendell Johnston Painting

Golden Cycling Club opens new trail Golden Cycling Club submitted The Golden Cycling Club (GCC) has recently completed the ‘Take It Easy’ trail which runs along the west side of the Columbia River.

This trail is approximately 3 km long and can be accessed either near the beginning of the ‘CBT Mainline’ trail or off Elk Road.

One of the more interesting aspects of this trail is the new vantage of the Columbia River.

Because it runs high along the bank, you are looking down on the river with Golden and the distant Rockies in the background.

While built by cyclists to further promote our sport, GCC encourages other non-motorized users to use this trail.

Originally conceived as a relatively gentle ride, it has morphed into something that is somewhat more challenging.

With the occasional steep drop along the Columbia, the trail demands users to be aware of their surroundings.

The name no longer entirely reflects its tricky nature; instead it carries a cautionary suggestion!

The trail was started with funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative last fall and completed this spring with the help of the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations. GCC is in the process of creating a loop of the ‘CBT Mainline’ trail and this trail is part of the first phase of this project.

GCC expects to complete the second phase this fall with another trail which is currently being constructed.

The third and final phase is planned in 2013.

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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234

Norma Crandall (250) 344-0275

remaxgolden.com

$589,600 1435 Granite Drive 3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3,348sqft

$299,000 606 - 12th Street 6 bedrooms

4 baths

$399,000 1114 - 11th Street 5 bedrooms

2 baths

NEW

2bdrms

1 bath

800sqft

2,440sqft

3 bedrooms

2 baths

.43 acre

1,152sqft

$309,000 802 Nicholson Frontage Road 5 bdrms 3 baths 2,180sqft

$175,000

.54 acre

6 bedrooms

$1,750,000 1402 Trans Canada Highway Land and Building

NEW

6 baths

NEW

1 baths

1,520sqft

$349,900

4,000sqft

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2.5 baths

2,400sqft

2,432sqft

$359,000

$984,900

$304,000

2 bedrooms

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

1308 Pine Drive

1614 Purcell Woods Close 3 bedrooms

619 - 12th Street

Barry Klassen (250) 344-0262

$719,000 623 - 5th Avenue

.52 acre

$198,600

Bob Tegart (250) 272-4321

$178,000

$219,900

$179,900 2757 Big Bend Highway

NEW

Marlon Chambers (250) 344-0735

1611 Lafontaine Road

#8, Parkland Gardens

basement suite

Flec Demmon (250) 344-8451

1411 Spruce Drive 3 bedrooms

3 baths

$349,500

2,688sqft

$199,900

1224 Horse Creek Road

2410 Trans Canada Hwy #1

5bdrms 3 baths 3,024sqft 1.15 acres

7.76 acres

$499,900 + HST

$119,900

$110,000

2307 Holmes Deakin Road

1541 Quartz Crescent

1398 Hartley Road

1402 Deere Ridge Road

729 Nicholson Frontage Road

10 acres

.93 acre

Land, Building and Business

.35 acre

.62 acre

$59,900

$339,500

$129,900

Southridge Road

#92 Kicking Horse Village MHP

#38 Mnt Shadows MHP

17.26 acres

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

$204,700 #308, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail 2 bedrooms

2 baths

#301, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail 2 baths

523 - 11th Street

960sqft

$399,000 2 bedrooms

$118,900

905sqft

REDUCED

REDUCED $361,000 1602 Gareb Road 3 bedrooms

2 baths

2,060sqft

.58 acre

$345,000 4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,860sqft

1556 Quartz Crescent .289 acre

REDUCED

2564 Highway #95, South 1,000sqft

REDUCED

.63acres

5 bedrooms

$329,900 #303, 1420 Palliser Trail 2 bedrooms

3.5 baths

2 baths

1,023sqft

1636 Purcell Woods Close

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2 baths

2,727sqft

$384,500 406 Riverglen Drive 4 bedrooms

2 baths

REDUCED

2,200sqft

$385,000

1613 Gareb Road 3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,240sqft

$169,900

$389,000

1045 King Crescent

1333 Pine Drive 3,630sqft

$1,190,000

$434,000

4 b drms 2.5 baths 2,300sqft 25 acres

$439,900

1513 Cedar Street

36.33 acres

3 bedrooms

1132 Golden Donald Upper Road .5 acre

$169,900 3bdrms 1 bath

9,472sqft

1415 Birch Crescent 2,200sqft

731 Kinsey Road 3bdrms 1.5 baths 1,200sqft

Lot 3, Highway #95, South

$115,000

1,050sqft

$239,000

$279,900

Lot 6, Dogtooth Close

$259,000 2 baths

2 baths

$189,900

1,900sqft

711 - 8th Street 4 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

735 Nicholson Frontage Road 4bdrms 2 baths

$198,900 #12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

50’ x 130’

$269,900

$119,900 #16 Kicking Horse Village MHP

2,696sqft

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,373sqft