Castlegar News, July 19, 2012

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Vancouver resident “Bella” had a busy time during her recent interior visit, including a trip to Castlegar’s Kootenay Fair on July 14.

She’s pictured above adding support to a dance troupe named Illuminatus. That’s Robson’s Dana Mowat at left.

The festival, according to organizers was a resounding success. Stretching it to a full weekend has even been considered.

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Easy to see Kootenay Festival becoming a staple JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

There may have been a small amount of dampness during the early set-up time for last Saturday’s second

annual Kootenay Festival on the grounds of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, and there may have been the occasional gust of wind over the course of the event which

started to wind down as evening arrived.

But there was nothing to detract from what most would agree was a tremendously successful function.

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drey Polovnikoff gave the festival an enthusiastic, if figurative, thumbs up when asked how it compared with the festival’s debut a year earlier.

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tle over 2,200 came through,” said the key member of the organizing crew. “A little bit higher than last year so we’re very pleased.”

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Nature’s punishment was again on the agenda Tuesday as an intense thunderstorm pounded the West Kootenay for about an hour. A precautionary closure of Highway 3A (top left) was instituted due to mudslide activity in the Thrums area. A hillside gave way in Ootischenia (top right) and was cleaned up as the rain subsided. Many roads were inundated such as Columbia Avenue in South Castlegar (above). Castlegar Fire Rescue had 31 calls for help during the brief period.

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Multiple lakeside units available today.

Two, three or four bedroom units now available. Live year round at this beautiful resort. Call or email Chad Williams at Castlegar Realty to view any unit or for more information.

The Stanley Humphries Castlegar Interact Club thanks Finning for its generous donations of 25 vests to the club.

There are no words to describe your generosity. Your thoughtfulness will keep the Interact students safe on the roads during their community volunteer service keeping the street clean.

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News Council learns what TCare is about

Dr. Anne Starr and Associates would like to welcome Dr. Anzhalika Rumianstava (Dr. Lika) to Castlegar. Dr. Lika’s skills and kind gentle touch will be a great asset to our team.

City Council Briefs Brenda Hooper, TCare co-ordinator, gave a presentation to Castlegar City Council on Monday about the TCare Research project.

Hooper was joined

by Suzanne Lehbauer of the Castlegar Hospice Society. “We will be developing a clinical resource team to augment the present resources for people living with life limiting chronic illness,� said Hooper. “As coordinator, I will be making contact with participants on a regular basis, helping them navigate the health care system as they face end of life issues.�

Hooper invited any interested councillors to join the TCare Advisory Committee.

Revitalization tax exemption bylaw Castlegar council gave first and second reading to a proposed revitalization tax exemption bylaw.

The bylaw would allow businesses in Castlegar to apply for a municipal tax exemption for alteration, renovation, or expansion projects.

The bylaw would provide a tax exemption, on municipal taxes only, for a period of six years.

2024 Columbia Ave • Castlegar, BC • 250-365-5252 All Patients Welcome TCare coordinator Brenda Hooper, right, accompanied by Suzanne Lehbauer from the Castlegar Hospice Society, gave a presentation on the TCare Research Project. The project researches resources available for people living with chronic illnesses.

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The tax exemption would be provided on a sliding scale. The bylaw would come into force when adopted by city council and properties could apply for an exemption up until Dec. 31, 2014. “The idea behind the bylaw is to encourage businesses that might want to do some expansion or new developments,� said councillor Russ Hearne. “The goal is to allow them to do that without their property values being raised and costing more taxes. We’re basically going to give them an exemption for a number of years. After that exemption period’s over they’ll pay taxes based on the value of their building. It’s a little bit of encouragement for anyone interested in investing to get on with it.�

After the second reading, it was recommended by

council that city staff implement a public consultation on the bylaw before third and final reading. “We want to make sure everyone’s included in the process,� said Hearne. “Who knows? There might be better ideas out there. We definitely want to hear from people.�

River levels Councillor Deb McIntosh recommended that the city put out a public service announcement warning people of the dangers of going in the water at Millennium Park. “I went down today (Monday) and their were kids over by the gazebo, which is the closest point to the Columbia River and they were on tubes and air mattresses and no parents were around,� she said. “If your kids are going out - ask them

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Fire report Fire Chief Gerry Rempel submitted the Emergency Services monthly report for June. There were nine fires reported in the month for a yearto-date of 34 in 2012.

That number is up by nine from 2011.

The total number of emergency calls in June was 74 for a year-to-date total of 334, up from 281 during the same time in 2011.

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With files from the Nelson Star.

Crews are still busy working to ensure the tailings pond near Salmo is safe and back to normal after heavy rainfall and inflow from creeks and streams caused sloughing and ongoing seepage to the dam structure and road surface.

“What we’re doing is replacing the hole that the slough created,” said Amy Wilson, environmental technologist for RDCK, in an interview Tuesday with the Castlegar News.

“We’re using sand and gravel to reinforce it. We’re going to be putting in a rock

Remedial work is proving successful in regard to a former mine tailings pond near Salmo, the deteriorated condition of which had caused recent concern.

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buttress at the bottom to help stabilize it.

That should be completed near the end of the week.”

The tailings pond is located on the old HB Mine site and is owned by the RDCK. “We’re still intermittently pumping to

make sure the water level stays down,” she said. “The engineers have instructed us not to refill the pond until the structure is deemed safe.”

A company called Geo-Scan was brought in to survey the area using ground

penetrating radar equipment.

“They were on site Sunday,” said Wilson.

“They did a scan and did find some smaller voids along the crest of the dam. Early this week they are going to some down slope as directed by the en-

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gineers.”

Crews also discovered a sink hole on the upstream side when the water was brought down.

“The impact of that sink hole has to be investigated and repaired as well as the actual slough has to be replaced,” said Wilson.

“Once those two things are accomplished, we can stop the pumping and allow the pond to refill.”

The HB Mine tailings pond is located approximately 0.5 kilometres east of the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3 and 6). it is about seven kilometres south of Salmo. The tailings pond has a surface area of approximately six hectares.

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Despite the recent run of sunny, warm weather (prior to Tuesday’s deluge), river levels in Castlegar and the region continue to be high.

“Currently, there are high water conditions in the Columbia Basin,” says Mary Anne Coules, stakeholder engagement advisor, BC Hydro.

“The region received record precipitation during June. Castlegar alone received 221mm of rainfall in June, three times more than average.

This year, there was also higher than average snowpack. Recent

hot weather has increased inflows from snowmelt so Columbia Basin inflows remain high.”

BC Hydro is working hard to maintain river levels at a safe level.

“This year recorded inflows in the Columbia/Kootenay Basin are among the highest on record,” said Coules. “Without the operation of upstream Treaty dams, the peak flow in the Columbia River in Castlegar and Trail would have been approximately double the current flow and very near the historic maximum flows seen in the major pre-dam flood years of 1948 and 1961.”

BC Hydro continues to manage our Columbia River facilities to provide flood control for both countries under the terms of the Columbia River Treaty. We are also using our operating flexibility between our facilities and reservoirs as well as the new longterm Non-Treaty Storage Agreement to minimize impacts across our system within Canada, said BC Hydro in a press release from July 12.

We continue to closely monitor the Arrow Lakes Reservoir water level and Columbia River flows. There is no risk to public safety as the Hugh L. Keenleyside

dam was designed for a maximum Arrow Lakes Reservoir level above 440.74 meters (1,446 feet). However a number of precautionary procedures and protocols are in place to manage the current conditions, including 24 hour surveillance of the Hugh L. Keenleyside dam and regular monitoring downstream of the facility after every flow change to help monitor downstream impacts.

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Editorial

Editor: Jim Sinclair Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Another example of nature’s power It’s not likely many of us in the West Kootenay could be accused of taking life for granted, not with what’s been going on in the past couple of weeks.

When the initial report came in from Johnsons Landing about the landslide, there were likely more than a few who thought not too much of it.

Finding out the scale of the slide, however, and the utmost respect for the power of nature was undoubtedly reaffirmed.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in the disaster. Our sympathy also goes out to those who have become homeless following the massive slide.

Life will continue to be a hardship for many months to come for those who plan to remain in the small community.

It was only Tuesday when it all could have been replayed right here on our doorstep due to incredibly heavy rain. We heard the reports of landslides between Castlegar and Nelson, and on the way to Salmo. For all we knew at those moments another catastrophic event may have been occurring. Who knows? If it were another half hour before the rain had eased up this could be a much different landscape than the one we’re familiar with.

What we can’t take for granted, what we can’t assume, is that we will always be safe.

What we can do is be thankful for what we’ve enjoyed up to now.

We want to hear from you.

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The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should typically be in the range of 300 words in length. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published.

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

Things that go bump in the night The robin nesting near our front door sat on the downed power-line looking out on the devastated landscape of our front yard. Two gigantic spruce trees lay across our yard and on the roof of our house.

The bird must have thought the avian millennium had arrived, whereas I was wondering how much damage this cataclysmic event had generated.

I felt hemmed in by the massiveness of the downed trees.

Most of us watch the weather channel from time to time and are amazed at the power of nature shown there. Tidal waves, avalanches, river floods—you name it—destroy property and kill people daily. Usually, though, we’re grateful because the force of nature and its destruction are happening elsewhere.

The robin knew what to do. Faced with all that lightning and thunder and the trees crashing near her nest, she kicked her young out of the nest during the night and moved them to the trees by the street. No matter what I thought as I looked at the mess, my wife says we’re not moving.

Late Friday night, I sat on the deck looking up at a clear sky. About 11 o’clock, flashes of light appeared across the valley and continued withCraig Lindsay Reporter

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out any sound. I looked westward and could see pale clouds moving in—and the beginnings of a light show.

I knew we were in for a storm, but I went to bed not worrying. Around 1 a.m., the eye of the storm seemed to be focused directly upon my house.

Thunder shook the house, and the inside of the house lighted up steadily.

Then the rain hit—in torrents.

I got up and looked out, but the rain fell so hard I couldn’t see my neighbour’s place or the road. And the wind was roaring at hurricane force.

I went back to sleep, but 20 minutes later a resounding crash shook the house. Half asleep, I told my wife a large branch from one of the birch trees probably came down on the roof. I found out differently when I looked out on the front yard Saturday morning.

In Castlegar, most people have a lot of trees in their yards, During Saturday’s storm, many of these trees were blown down. Unfortunately, some of the trees came down on homes as happened in our case.

We were lucky, though—if you can call downed trees “lucky.” Both of the spruces were tall enough to have smashed well up on our roof. However, both came down on the power line that crosses our front yard, and Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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though the line stretched, it did not break. The fall of one of the spruces was cushioned by a ten-foot memorial blue spruce located in our front yard.

Truly, there was a huge bang or a bump in the night. But there’s hardly a shingle out of place. The power line and our smaller memorial tree saved us from a lot of damage. Some would call it intervention, but I call it pure luck.

Right now, we can hear chain saws roaring all along our street. Tree removal companies are working below us on 10th Avenue. Trucks loaded with tree boughs are driving by, heading for the recycling bins by the Complex.

Mid-Saturday, Fortis came by, cut the spruces in our yard so the power line sprang free, and then stretched it back into place. Our tree specialist from Thrums arrived yesterday and worked for six hours delimbing and sawing. So all we have left are the stump and ripped-up roots to deal with near the street.

Two of our neighbour’s houses are now visible across the street. Our front yard, enclosed by spruce for more than 30 years, now has an opening. Changes, you say—but it could have been worse.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Re: Rotary Interacters I have been fortunate enough to work alongside a member of the Castlegar Rotary Club for many years now. In the course of daily conversation, I have learned much about our local Rotary Club - their goals, their contributions to the community, and the amazing people who volunteer their personal time to be a part of this club.

Their contributions to our community are endless and their dedication admirable.

You may see young men and women this week removing garbage from the sides of our roads.

These are the Stanley Humphries Secondary School Interact Club students - under the sponsorship of both Morning and Evening Rotary Clubs- who are providing this community service and learning the value of being

contributing members of our community.

My understanding is that for this particular service, they receive no monetary compensation. For the rest of us, we receive not only the benefit of keeping our community clean, but also witness the character building of future leaders of our community, our region, our province, and possibly our country.

The very least we can do is acknowledge the efforts of these young people and also of the dedication of the service groups in our community who help make these events happen. Hats off to all of you.

-Alison Jollimore, Castlegar

Health matters to contemplate Do you care what sort of health care we will have in Canada

starting in 2014? Do you want cheaper drug prices? How about health care programs and policies co-ordinated and monitored at a national level? Or having a national strategy to reduce wait times?

Or including national standards for home and residential care?

All these are on the table as the agreements on health care and transfer payments between the federal government and the provinces are being re-negotiated.

Do you want to see our universal public health care system reduced? Do you want to see more and more health care services privatized? The Prime Minister has already stated that the money (our taxes) transferred from the federal to the provincial budgets for healthcare will be reduced in 2014. Furthermore there will be no requirement to report how that money is spent provincially. He also prefers to negotiate separately with each province in

order to strike separate deals.

The present federal government is in favour of privatizing as much of our health care system as possible and downloading costs on to the individual. This is contrary to many polls stating that Canadians want to preserve and improve publicly funded health care.

What are our core values around caring for each other when we get sick?

This week the First Ministers are meeting in Halifax to continue discussions on the new Health Accord.

Watch the news for updates and contact the Prime Minister, your MP and MLA, BC Premier Christy Clark and B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong if you believe that the new plans for the Canada Health Accord are not in the interests of all Canadians.

Sally Williams, Chairperson, Castlegar & District Health Watch

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Hoofin’for Habitat... and more Arthur Werner (third from left) is walking across North America in support of a number of causes, including Habitat for Humanity and took time to visit the Habitat house in Castlegar this week. With Arthur are Ken Beynon, Al Middleton, Joanie Bund (Arthur’s mother), Chuck Henderson, Kathy Fair, Mark Allarie, and Colleen Allarie.

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JUL. 19 - FIDDLE CAMP CONCERT AND DANCE - 7 p.m. at the Castle-

ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES are

gar Complex.

JUL. 21 - THE COLUMBIA CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB INVITES THE GENERAL PUBLIC to join them in a paddle

on the Lower Arrow Lake. It will be an easy (if the wind does not blow) 4-5 hour paddle. Leaving from Deer Park we will canoe to Anderson Point then across to Renata where we’ll have lunch.

Following the break we will head down the southwest shore to the natural Arch at Brooklyn. Those who wish, may climb the the hill to better see the highest natural arch in western Canada. After regrouping we will cross back to Deer Park where those who want to stay longer are invited to gather at Dennis and Karen’s cabin for light refreshments and good company.

Contact Dennis Holden for detailed meeting arrangements 250 365-2715.

JUL. 21 - ALL-STAR ROLLER DERBY ACTION - The Kootenay Kanni-

belles, ranked 5th in Canada, will face the Spokannibals at the Castlegar Complex. Tickets are available at Mountain High Lighting.

JUL. 21-23 - TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING DECORATIVE ARTWORK WORKSHOP - Open to

12 people. First come, first serve.

Put on by the Sons of Norway.

Last chance! We have room for a few more. For info call 250-3651017.

JUL. 26 - IMMIGRATION TO CANADA PRESENTATION - by Debo-

rah Pearce, Ocana Law Group.

12:00 – 2:30pm @ Community Forum, 445 13th St. Registration (includes lunch) $10.00.

RSVP to Gordon Malcolm 250608-3244. Hosted by Castlegar Social Planning Society.

Ongoing

ONGOING: 2012 SUMMER AT THE SKATEPARK SERIES SCHEDULE -

June 25 to September 3, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Drop In Skateboarding Coaching. Free Helmet and Skate-

free early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music.

Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m., Thurs 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Tues 12:00-3 p.m. For more info call Alana at 3046862 or 365-7201. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School.

ONGOING: JULY/AUGUST ACTIVITIES AT THE CASTLEGAR SENIORS CENTRE - Mon. 10:00 Darts 1:00

Whist; Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling/ Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool; Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling; Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling, 1:00 Bingo, 7:00 Rummoli; Fri. 1:00 Bridge/Crib.

ONGOING: SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

- For more information please call 250-365-2839.

ONGOING: CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES - Every Wednesday at 7

p.m. at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar. By donation. For info call Darlene 250-365-2155 or email darlene@kalawsky.com.

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

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

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE - Third Wednesday of every

month, 6 p.m. at local gardens.

For a change of pace, relax over potluck appetizers in a garden setting sharing garden lore. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

ONGOING: TREASURE SHOP SUM-

MER HOURS AND INFO - The Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop and Gift Shop are open Mondays - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout July and August, 2012 (closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays). We will revert back to our regular hours of operation September 1, 2012.

Mini Silent Auctions are ongoing throughout the summer months. In the fall we will resume Silent Auctions on a full scale basis.

Check out “spur of the moment� sales from time to time at the Treasure Shop. The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop has just received a new shipment of clothing for the wee ones with all purchases 10% discounted!

Donations are greatly appreciated but would you kindly telephone beforehand 250-3657317 in the event we cannot receive your items for a short period of time due to a lack of storage space on a temporary basis. Our volunteers are striving to maintain a comfortable environment for your shopping pleasures and at times we are overwhelmed with not enough space to store incoming gifts so appreciated.

Ladies, gentlemen and students wishing to volunteer at the Treasure Shop are most welcome to do so and can pick up an application form at 210 - 11th Avenue downtown Castlegar across from the Library. Precious volunteer hours no matter how great or few are ever so appreciated in serving the needs of our city and surrounding areas. There are many interesting sections of the Treasure Shop to explore as a volunteer from recycling cottons to inventory stocking of clothing for the entire family including kitchenware, etc. as well as participating in Wednesday evening workshops!

To all our past, present and future customers from the volunteers at the Castlegar & District Auxiliary Society enjoy a safe. healthy and happy summer with family and friends .

ONGOING: CHRONIC PAIN SELFMANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS - Goes

for six mondays starting on July 9 and ending August 13.

Goes from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Service Society, 1007 2

ffor You & Your Family

Street, Castlegar. To register Call or email us at toll free 1-866902-3767 or selfmgmt@uvic.ca.

ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun. Guests warmly welcomed.

For more information please call Diane Cushing at 250-3658336.

ONGOING: TRAIL MAPLE LEAF BAND LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: The

Trail Maple Leaf Band is a concert band looking for brass and woodwind players. We meet in the McIntyre Room at the Cominco Arena in Trail on Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Practices begin on September 17. If you are interested in joining us please phone: 250365-6405 for more information.

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

people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 3653168 or Eileen 365-3674.

ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.

Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. At Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks).

ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY

meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (September to June) at Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar.

New Members are welcome.

For further information, contact Grace DeBiasio at 250-364-1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250-3670076.

ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -

Every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday. Royal

Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m.

Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.

ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every

Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

ONGOING: FOR TEENS Blueberry

school has a movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.

ONGOING: ADULT CO-ED SOCCER

team in Castlegar looking for players. Call Joel at 250-3650869 or Scott at 250-304-0699 if interested. Games Monday and Wednesday nights in Castlegar and area.

ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Third

Thursday of the month 6:30 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly.

Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701.

ONGOING: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -

Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - First Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Call Laurie at 365-5970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School.

ONGOING: AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE YOU CAN GET FREE HELP with basic comput-

ers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. For more information call 250-3653336. Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

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Community Castlegar stop for pipeline protest CRAIG LINDSAY

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The Kootenay to Kitimat Caravan came to Castlegar on Monday as part of its mini-tour through the province as it works its way to Kitimat.

The four men travelling to Kitimat (Jim Terral, Keith Wiley, Michael Gilfillan, and Tom Nixon) stopped to talk with several supporters in Castlegar outside city hall.

The caravaners are taking with them a proclamation signed by local citizens to show their opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project.

“We are carrying a message from the Kootenays to the First

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The caravan tour had begun earlier in the day, originating in Nelson with the official send off by Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko.

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Chamber continues Shop-Local push PHARMASAVE JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

With summer here and an expected focus on hospitality and friendship-building with visitors, the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce is also doing all it can to maintain momentum in regard to its Shop Local initiative.

It is well understood that economic pressures apply to all segments of society and everyone needs to look out for themselves. But area residents are also urged to consider where their dollars go, and what occurs as a result of spending decisions.

The Chamber is keeping up with efforts to foster a more healthy commercial

environment in and around Castlegar through the ‘shop local’ movement.

“We’ve definitely gotten some mileage out of the campaign within the business community. We seem to be hearing a lot of positive feedback,” said the chamber’s executive director Pam McLeod recently.

“We have also rolled out a ‘shop local’ focus group facilitated by thrive Consulting. We got to understand more of the challenges on behalf of some of the retailers in the community.”

The cross border

option for local shoppers is an identified and ongoing challenge mentioned by McLeod.

“All of the communities within the West Kootenay region are sitting right on the border,” she said.

“We’ve also identified that cross border shopping is only one of the aspects. We can also say that there’s economic leakage east and west of us as well.”

Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior Alex Atamanenko has met with McLeod on the economic topic, and commented on July 13.

“I consider myself a Canadian nationalist,” said the MP, adding that he’d like to appeal to our patrio-

tism to get people to shop locally, even it it costs a bit more.

“I fully support the campaign... whatever we can do to raise people’s awareness of this whole issue.”

Atamanenko also touched upon the significant matter of the various sponsorships provided by local commercial interests.

“Local businesspeople work hard to give back to the community, so it’s almost unfair if we don’t support them in that.

“The merchant in Spokane or Kelowna isn’t supporting athletics in Castlegar,” Atamanenko concluded, “I think a coordinated effort... working together to really promote this (Shop Local) is the key here.”

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Best advice? Don’t smoke anything.

A new form of medication that works extremely quickly and is easy to take will appear in Canada over the next 2 years. Thin, fast-dissolving wafers will soon be available with various flavours like mint or watermelon (take your dose and freshen your mouth as well!). The first oral wafer may be a migraine medication for fast action with wafers for sleep and motion-sickness to follow.

Summertime is beef barbeque time. Why not substitute fish or chicken for that thick steak on occasion? Long-term studies in the U.S. followed over 37,000 men and almost 84,000 women on their red meat consumption and found that consuming less (both red and processed meats) led to a healthier life. And remember, a suitable serving of red meat is about palm-sized (4 oz.).

During the sunny days of summer don’t forget to protect our children’s eyes with proper sunglasses as well as their skin with a good sunscreen. Wearing sunglasses will protect children from developing adverse eye conditions later in life.

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On May 29 the School of University Arts and Sciences (UAS) at Selkirk College held its second annual MiniUniversity for over 95 students in grades 2 and 3 from Brent Kennedy Elementary and Castlegar Primary Schools.

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light of teacher and parent onlookers.

“This was an experience my son said was the ‘best field trip ever.’

“It’s so important to instill a love of life-long learning in our kids, and Selkirk did an excellent job of giving them a real-life, hands-on learning experience,”

UAS Chair, Linda Harwood and her daughter, Delaney Harwood, attend Selkirk College Mini – University 2012.

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Students enjoyed a fun day, learning about literature, history, French, math, creative writing, geography, peace studies, first nation studies, beekeeping and chemistry.

College faculty members led short, structured lessons as a way to open the door to post secondary education for children within our region, all to the de-

commented parent Carla Marshall.

The University Arts and Science school hopes to involve more schools from our area next year on similar projects.

Schools interested in more information are encouraged to contact Coordinator, Elizabeth Lund, of University Arts and Sciences at elund @ selkirk.ca, or call at (250) 354-1265.

Council briefs Continued from P. A3

...to the Columbia River are being monitored on a daily basis.

To date the only areas which are flooded within the city are the Millennium Walkway and Zuckerberg Island.

The fire department has planned for dealing with emergencies on Zuckerberg Island until the waters recede and the causeway is again

accessible for our apparatus.

The rivers are presently very unpredictable as are the riverbanks, and we request the public do not enter these areas.

New truck Council recommended the purchase of a 1-ton Dump Truck from Mertin GM at a cost of $54,980 plus HST. The truck will replace the 1995 model.

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Business

Realization of a long-term dream

The following is a call for Expressions of Interest by qualified contractors wishing to obtain eligibility to conduct forestry operations within the Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) license area. The following categories are included in the eligibility list: • Road Construction • Road Maintenance • Road Deactivation • Bridge Construction • Conventional logging • Cable logging (grapple)

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Is your computer running slow?

When you turn on your computer do you have time to go and make coffee and have breakfast before you can check your email? Are you on a first name basis with tech support? Is your notebook so full of viruses that your mouse sneezes?

Well, if you are in Castlegar or live nearby, you now have a store that can help fix whatever ails your computer. That store is Castlegar Computers, and it's located in the Boston Pizza mini-mall.

The store opened about two weeks ago with a light opening.

That was followed by the grand opening on June 29.

"It was quite successful," said owner David Jeremie Lewis. "We had a laptop giveaway. We got a chance to introduce ourselves to the community and talk about the work we do on computers."

Lewis finally had the opportunity to open a computer store.

"It's been my dream since I got her to do that," he said.

"I've been a computer technician since I was 14. I ran Nelson PC Doctor for five years. After that, I worked at a different computer store.

“But I've always wanted to do things my way. And I've always dreamed about having a store. So I decided to take the chance and invest in Castlegar Computers."

Lewis came to the West Kootenay all the way from Virginia. He was visiting here when he met his wife at a concert and decided he wanted to live here.

Vandecar is hoping to invest in the business and become

NACFOR CONTRACTOR CALL

• Cable logging (tower) • Log hauling • Site preparation • Treeplanting • Brushing • Spacing

To be considered eligible in any given category, contractors must possess the following minimum requirements: • Safe Company Certification from the BC Forest Safety Council • An active WCB number and appropriate classification • Good company standing • Liability Insurance • Experience, with references Interested parties can complete an Expression of Interest form on the NACFOR website at www.nakuspcommunityforest.com or pick one up at True North Forestry Consulting Ltd at 119 Broadway Street in Nakusp.

Completed forms may be delivered by any of the following methods: • Scanned and e-mailed to nacfor@truenorthforestry.com • Hand delivered to True North Forestry Consulting at 119 Broadway St. • in Nakusp • Mailed to Nakusp and Area Community Forest, Box 925, Nakusp, B.C. • V0G 1R0 • Faxed to 250 265 3261 To be considered eligible, applications must be received no later than August 17, 2012.

Contractors already on NACFOR’s eligibility list need not re-apply; however, anyone uncertain as to their current status on the eligibility list should phone 250-265-3656 to confirm.

NACFOR’s contractor hiring policies will be finalized following receipt and review of applications.

Shawn Vandecar (L) and David Jeremie Lewis are excited about what lies ahead for Castlegar Computers.

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a part owner in the near future.

"I've been working on computers since 1995," he said. "I went to Selkirk College for it."

Vandecar met Lewis when they both worked at Taghum Shell station.

"We realized we were both computer savvy guys. We always wanted to do the computer work because that was what we were good at it," he said.

"When he started up, he thought of hiring me and here I am!"

Aside from doing repairs, Castlegar Computers also sells computers and accessories.

"We offer sales of desktop and laptop computers, tablets,

computer peripherals, software, consoles and games," said Lewis. "One of the things that gave me confidence in starting the business was that I didn't see that stuff in Castlegar. Nowhere did I see a store anywhere in Castlegar that was selling a computer ready to go out the door - which we do."

Castlegar Computers has four readybuilt desktop models ready to go which range in price from $599 for the "Surfer" model, right up to $2,499 for the highend "Elite.”

The guys can also set up customers with any kind of custommade computer they want.

People can always expect great treat-

ment at Castlegar Computers, says Lewis. "Service is our bread and butter," he said. "We offer same day service or next day service.

“We don't want to hold anyone's computer hostage. If we need longer time, we'll tell the customer."

The biggest problem for customers is slow computers caused by a lack of maintenance as well as the old standbys of viruses and malware.

"We tackle (the speed issue) with our speed-up service," said Vandecar.

"A lot of time, people are clicking away on websites and pick up extra stuff that they don't want. We clean out that stuff for them as well."

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Health

What’s Your Nitric Oxide Level? And Why You Should Care

Nathan Bryan PH.D. Chief Science Officer Imagine for a moment a “miracle molecule” that could dramatically improve your health — if you could increase the amount in your body. Nitric oxide — otherwise known by its chemical formula as NO. Evolving research is now bringing to light the wonders of nitric oxide and the importance of having enough in your body.

The Nitric Oxide Nobel Prize

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Three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1998 for the

discovery of the critical cardiovascular role of nitric oxide. The discovery of NO and its function is one of the most important in the history of cardiovascular medicine. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule.

When it’s created and released, this gas easily and quickly penetrates nearby membranes and cells sending its signals.

In less than a second, NO signals: arteries to relax and expand, immune cells to kill bacteria and cancer cells and brain cells to communicate with each other.

contents into the blood stream, and reducing inflammation. By doing all of the above, it can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, the #1 and #3 killers of Americans.

But, this molecule has more miracles to perform. It can also: improve penis erections, enhance sexual sensitivity and blood flow to the clitoris, reduce the risk of diabetes and disastrous diabetic complications, such as chronic kidney disease, blindness, hard-to-heal foot and leg ulcers, and amputations.

Limit the swelling and pain of arthritis, boost the power of pain-relieving drugs, calm the choking inflammation of asthma, protect your bones from osteoporosis, help provide the mood-lifting power behind anti depressant medications, assist the immune system in killing bacteria and limit skin damage from the sun.

Truly The Miracle Molecule - It can: prevent high blood pressure (hypertension), keep your arteries young and flexible, prevent, slow, or reverse the buildup of artery-clotting arterial plaques; help stop the formation of artery clogging blood clots, the result of plaques bursting-spilling their

What Happens Without Enough NO? Many symptoms of nitric oxide insufficiency occur with age: loss of energy, we begin to forget things, our sexual health and performance declines and we begin to develop aches and pains. The loss of nitric oxide may be responsible for many of these symptoms of aging and at the root of cardiovascular disease. And the most reliable way to know if you are nitric oxide-insufficient or not is your age. If You’r Over 40, You Probably Don’t Have Enough and restoring your nitric oxide level is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

More NO, Less Arthritis Pain NO is decreased in joints stressed by “chronic load-induced stress” (such as knee

arthritis in people who are overweight) and “blochemical changeinduced stresses” (such as the oxidative damage in bones caused by diet high in saturated fat and low in antioxidant rich vegetables and fruits).

“NO-based intervention may produce substantial pain relief with painful osteoarthritis.”

Skin Diseases: Less Sun Damage with NO? NO plays a vital role in the skin, orchestrating normal regulatory processes. It helps maintain the “barrier function” in keeping out unwanted germs and toxins, and may help protect from the sun’s UV radiation.

Sexual Function; Research shows that erectile dysfunction is usually a circulatory problem.

Adequate amounts of Nitric Oxide are necessary to produce dilation of

So What Ro Do? Restore Your Nitric Oxide!

penile arteries to allow sufficient amounts of blood to enter the penis. The same applies to woman: without proper blood flow to the clitoris, they cannot experience orgasm or increased sensitivity.

Thankfully, nitric oxide restoration is not only possible but EASY! There are plenty of ways to generate more NO: a diet rich in NO-producing nitrate and nitrite (mainly from leafy greens); a NO-boosting supplement such as Neo 40® Daily; NO-restoring regular exercise; and a lifestyle factors that preserve and increase NO, such as sufficient sleep and stress control.

Aging is THE Risk Factor There are many risk factors for heart disease-high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history. But one risk factor that is common to everybody is reaching age 40. Aging is a risk factor for a heart attack or stroke because it leads to an accumulation of protein in artery walls, making them stiffer. You have fewer capillaries, the tiniest, cell-wide blood vessels. As you age, so does your endothelium: you don’t generate as much NO, and your arteries don’t dilate as easily as widely.

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A number of stops had been scheduled across the province.

Hannah Seraphin was part of the team taking in the Castlegar leg of the tour.

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dor will be there with a display booth along with Fortis BC and Mariah Morris – the BC Ambassador Candidate.

Kids – get in on all the games, crafts, face painting and prizes!

Live entertainment will start at 6 p.m.

with the Goose Creek Bluegrass Band and then Roy has Fire will take the stage at 6:45 p.m.

The Lions Club and the Hospice Society will cook at he barbecue and the Castlegar Air Cadets will be there selling cot-

ton candy, drinks and glow sticks.

The movie (The Lorax) will start once the sun goes down.

O Canada... after a couple of weeks we will still stand on guard for thee – this Sunday at the Castlegar Complex.

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Community Balloon buddies take a break from the books Freddie Farnham (standing, second from left) visited the Castlegar Library Kids Club on Tuesday afternoon. Farnham, who is in town visiting from Welland, Ontario, made balloon animals for all the kids.

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The Castlegar Aquanauts swim team held its annual home meet on Saturday and Sunday at the Castlegar Complex pool.

After a dark and stormy night, power came on at the pool

just before the event and organizers were able to get the meet going pretty much on time.

The Aquanauts had 64 swimmers compete in the meet and took first place with 599 overall points, easily eclipsing Trail and their 489.

Claire Cartwright (front) of the Aquanauts dives into her race.

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“Despite the tough survivor week of physical and psychological challenges, there was a good number of personal best times achieved,” said head coach Mitchell Bourne. “I felt we had a much stronger day on Sunday, perhaps

because they had no training challenges on Saturday and could just focus on their races.”

Those who achieved all-time best times: Bryce Anderson, Corbin Anderson, Jeffrey Ashton, Reid Bellamy, Mitchell Bourne, Sierra Buchanan, Claire Cartwright, Niallan Collier, Avery Cooke, Cayden Cooke, Marlo DeRosa, Milena Gramann, Lynden Hanvold, Gabrielle Hanvold, Delaney Harwood, Sophie Jansen, Kristian Kanigan, Madison Kehoe, Brianne Kellendonk, Caitlin Kellendonk, Jaleb Keus, Bella Keus, Dimitri Kotaras, Isaiah Kotaras,

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The West Kootenay Rockers were in Port Alberni from July 6-8, for the under 16 C-Provincials.

The girls played very hard and came in 5th place out of 16 teams.

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So Hair Canada Steve Nash is now off to La-la land to join the Lakers after a brief flirtation with the Toronto Raptors. My first thought is anger, followed by more anger.

Ever since the Vancouver Grizzlies left for Memphis Toronto has become my (and many other Western Canadians') favourite NBA team. It hasn't been easy. When Vancouver had a team the Raptors were a bitter rival. They always seemed to be a little bit better. They had Damon Stoudamire, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady, while we had "Big Country" Reeves, Lawrence Moten, and Cherokee Parks.

When the Grizzlies moved to Memphis, followed by the Seattle Supersonics moving on, I was forced to find another favourite team which, out of patriotism, grudgingly, became Toronto.

It hasn't been easy.

All the great players have left T.O. for the

U.S. leaving behind a bottom dwelling team of mostly motley misfits. Would Nash have brought a title to the Raptors, probably not, but they would have instantly had more credibility and been a lot more exciting.

Steve Nash is, of course, the greatest Canadian basketball player of all time. A two-time NBA MVP, Nash has given hope to thousands of Canadian youngsters after succeeding in a sport filled with incredibly athletic giants.

Nash to the Raptors seemed like a great fit.

Finishing his career in Canada would be a crowning achievement indeed. And as the newly named general manager of Basketball Canada, what a great place to transition from player to executive as he turns around our national program.

I got the chance to watch Nash grow up and grow into the amazing basketball player he is today. I was fortunate to be living in Victoria and going to university at the time. I also

coached a junior boys team at Oak Bay Secondary that competed regularly against Nash's Arbutus Aztecs team. Of course, we never came close but it was fun trying to stop him.

Later that spring, I played in spring league with Nash. Even as a

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ninth grader, he was the star of our team.

He was thrilling to watch, but I never expected him to make the show. I even bet a pizza with someone I knew that he wouldn't.

Not that I wasn't confident in him, but no one from Canada ever makes the NBA and certainly not a skinny, (relatively) short, white kid.

Of course, Nash bucked the odds again and again. His high school coach sent out video tapes (re-

member those) of his highlights to college coaches. The coach at Santa Clara was the only one to bite and the rest, as they say, is history.

Back then not many Canadians played college ball in the United States and most came back early, disillusioned over lack of playing time or other politics. But Nash, of course, excelled and led Santa Clara to a couple of NCAA tournaments.

He was eventually drafted 15th in 1996 and went on to a fine NBA career capped by two MVP awards.

A class act on the court, Nash is also classy off it. In 2001 he formed the Steve Nash Foundation to foster health in kids by funding projects for children. He has also sponsored the Steve Nash Youth Basketball League which is found throughout B.C., including Castlegar.

I can tell you one thing he did that I will never forget. Several years ago I coached the Kootenay Summer Games basketball team. One of our play-

ers, Molly from Grand Forks, would later be diagnosed with bone cancer in her knee. I placed a call to Nash, and a couple of days later he was visiting her in her hospital room in Vancouver.

There was no media coverage of this event, just someone doing the right thing to help someone else out. I can tell you, Molly really enjoyed the visit and he helped build up the spirit of a 15 year-old going through cancer treatment. Like I said, classy through and through.

With his career in the twilight years, Nash is now headed to Los Angeles. Last year, at 38 he had another superb season in Phoenix ending with 12.5 points per game and 10.7 assists per outing.

Does he have enough left in the tank to help lead L.A. back to the promised land and help Kobe win another ring? Don't count out the floppy haired kid from Canada. After all, it seems a natural transition from playing with me to playing with Kobe.

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The work generally consists of site grading and paving work at the entrance to the Ootischenia Landfill.

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Castlegar will be well represented at summer games for practices.

The BC Summer Games starts July 19 and runs until July 22 in Surrey, B.C.

SOCCER - Castlegar’s John Fogal (above) was thrilled when he found out he made the Kootenay summer games boys soccer team. With 65 players trying out, the competition for spots was very tough.

In fact, Josh was the only player to make it from either Castlegar or Trail.

Josh has been playing in the Castlegar Minor Soccer Association and with the Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) for several years now. For the past two years,he has been an integral part of the KSYSA U12 Select team.

“I’m really excited about participating in the summer games,” says Josh, who has been travelling to Nelson and Cranbrook

BASEBALL - Drake Voykin (above) practices his swing with his teammates.

Voykin and the Kootenay team were practicing Saturday at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar.

SWIMMING - Castlegar natives Gabrielle Hanvold and Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo (above right L-R) will be representing the Kootenays in the pool.

For both girls, this will be their first time

at the summer games and they’re both excited.

“Getting to go with a bunch of other people from Castlegar is cool,” said Hanvold. “It’s supposed to be really fun,” said Ross-Van Mierlo. “I have a friend who plays basketball and she says it’s fun.”

The girls will have to pick seven events out of 12 to swim in.

“We get to choose which events we want to do,” said Ross-Van Mierlo.

Hanvold specializes in 100 and 200M butterfly, while Ross-Van Mierlo prefers 100 and 400M freestyle.

Both girls swim with the Kootenay Swim

Club of Nelson.

Both are hoping to improve on their best swim times in Surrey.

BASKETBALL - ( above - from left) Alyssa Christianson and Michelle Matson from Castlegar, and Sian Nielsen from South Slocan are part of the Kootenay Girls team. Coaching the Kootenay team is Kim Matson, also of Castlegar.

The Kootenay team held a mini-camp last week at Selkirk College in Castlegar.

BC Summer Games a catalyst for tourism SUBMITTED

Since 1978, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games have been hosted in 38 different communities around the province. The BC Games have become part of the historical record of communities and for many, an honour and experience that has inspired them to build a vibrant sport tourism industry.

Long before sport tourism was identified as an important part of the tourism industry, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games were demonstrating the valuable impact of sport events. Besides the obvious economic benefits ($1.8 million to $2.6 million), the BC Games bring a community together, train leaders, and create exposure and recognition opportunities.

Sport tourism is growing at a consistently strong rate, despite the trends that

have shown a declining tourism industry in recent years. According to the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, spending associated with sport tourism in Canada reached $3.6 billion in 2010, an 8.8 per cent increase in two years.

This continues sport tourism’s trend of being one of the fastest growing industry segments within Canada’s tourism industry.

The number of B.C. communities becoming active in sport tourism continues to grow. The BC Games Society and Tourism BC co-manage the HostingBC.ca website which provides a sport hosting portfolio for B.C. sport hosting destinations, including an inventory of sport facilities, sport hosting experience, photo galleries, maps, technical venue information, support services, and key contacts. “ S t r a t e g i c a l l y, hosting sport events can bring economic

value, social benefits and civic pride to a community. Some of these benefits occur at the time of the event, and others are legacies that return value to the community over many years,” said Laura Plant, Manager of Community Partnerships with Tourism BC, a division of the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.

The City of Kamloops hosted the very first BC Winter Games in 1979, which was a defining moment for the community. Up to that point, Kamloops had struggled with a clear identity and the BC Games brought the community together in a way that was a catalyst for Kamloops to become “Canada’s Tournament Capital” and a leader in sport tourism initiatives.

“Hosting the BC Winter Games really started Kamloops’ interest in sport tourism. The community was engaged and in-

spired and we have seen that continue through the countless events we have hosted since,” said Sean Smith, Kamloops Tournament Capital Coordinator.

“Another important benefit for the community is the volunteer skills that are developed with individuals making a greater and greater difference with every event.”

The 2012 BC Summer Games will take place in Surrey, July 19 to 22. Tourism Surrey and the City of Surrey recently developed and implemented a new sport tourism strategy with the purpose of attracting sport events and increase visitation to Surrey. The strategy includes plans for facility upgrades, as well as support for sport event organizers bringing events to the City.

“To advance Surrey’s Sport Tourism Strategy, Sport Surrey, a partnership between the City of Surrey and

Tourism Surrey, was created to increase sport tourism, recognizing the importance of generating economic benefits and contributing to sport development,” said Councillor Linda Hepner, Chair of the City’s Parks, Recreation & Sport Tourism Committee. “Hosting the BC Summer Games in 2012 will allow Surrey to showcase our award-winning facilities and our ability to host major sporting events.”

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LACROSSE - The Kootenay Summer Games lacrosse team will have plenty of local faces and will also have one of the only female coaches in the male dominated sport.

For Castlegar’s Maria Chirdaris (above), coaching was a natural progression after being a trainer for the local midget lacrosse team.

“I’ve been the trainer for my son’s team over the years,” she said. “This year there was a lack of volunteers and I said I would step up and expand my duties and help Trevor (Balyk) out.”

Chirdaris took her level-one coaching certification and stepped behind the bench and has been loving it ever since.

For up to date results and coverage on the BC Summer Games - visit www. castlegarnews.com/sports

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Or phone 250-365-3386 ext 0 for phone registration.

ALS Society executive director Wendy Toyer meets with Florio Vassilakakis.

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Local business owner Florio Vassilakakis was honoured Friday at the Castlegar Golf Course by ALS Society of BC executive director Wendy Toyer for his hard work and dedication during his recent ALS Golf-A-Thon.

Vassilakakis ended up golfing 234 holes over one very long day.

He raised over $1,200 for ALS. “We’re here to say thank you to the golfers here that golfed in support of ALS,” said Toyer.

The program is in it’s seven years and is province-wide.

Provincial bronze for WKLA Midgets CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

After all was said at done, the West Kootenay Lacrosse Association Midget C team came back from Provincials in Coquitlam with bronze around their necks.

“The guys played excellent,” said assistant coach Maria Chirdaris.

“They really played with heart and soul. Some sustained injuries and pushed through it. They showed determination.”

In their opening round game, WKLA beat Williams Lake handily 11-2. Next up, the guys took care of Nanaimo 6-3 and fol-

WKLA Midget boys with their bronze medals from Provincials.

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lowed that up with an 11-1 drubbing of Sunshine Coast.

WKLA’s only loss of the tournament came Saturday against Surrey.

The boys fells 5-3.

Despite being disappointed at not making the Provincial final, WKLA came back to beat Nanaimo 10-6 to pick up bronze.

“There were some

tough teams there,” said Chirdaris.

“Surrey was definitely very strong.”

The WKLA Pee Wees also picked up bronze in Richmond.

home meet, including a sweep in division 6 girls and a near sweep in div 8 boys: Bronze: Ethan Lawczynski (div 1), Cayden Cooke (div 2), Noah Larocque (div 3), Sierra Buchanan (div 4), Noah Roberston (div 5), Seraphina Welychko (div 6), Niallan Collier (div 8) Silver: Carson Ogloff (div 1), Simon Larocque (div 2), Sophie Jansen (div 4), Troy Negreiff (div 5), Rachael teBulte (div 6), Mitchell Bourne

(div 8) Gold: Kristen Marsh (div 6), Genevieve Jin (div 8), Nick Welychko (div 8) Records from over a decade ago were also broken: Division 1 boys 4x50m medley and 4x50 freestyle relay: Ethan Lawczynski, Bryce Anderson, Lynden Hanvold & Carson Ogloff Division 8 boys 4x50m freestyle relay: Kristian Kanigan, Mitchell Bourne, Niallan Collier & Nick Welychko

Division 8 boys 100m backstroke and 100m breaststroke: Nick Welychko Team Points Cranbrook Tritons - 21 Kimberley Seahorses - 115 Creston Wave 150 Nelson Neptunes 199 Colville Sharks 217 Grand Forks Piranhas - 219 Trail Stingrays 489 Castlegar Aquanauts - 599

Local swimmers dominate the competition Continued from P. 17

Carson Ogloff, Logan Ogloff, Christopher Paulson, Ayden Quintanilha, Reid Quintanilha, Hannah Robbie, Noah Robertson, Mckenna Ross, Anastasia Salekin, Harper Shaman, Wren Shaman, Rachael teBulte, Nick Welychko, Sera Welychko, Colton Zemp, Keegan Zemp & Jessica Zwick!

As for podium appearances, the Aquanauts cashed in on 15 medals at their

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The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce a commitment from goaltender Alexandre Sirard (Calgary, AB) to attend Selkirk College and compete for the Saints beginning in the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season.

Sirard joins the Saints following three seasons of junior hockey spent in the WHL, AJHL and SJHL. As an 18-year old, Sirard saw action with the Western Hockey League’s Swift Current Broncos and compiled a record of 3-4-1 with a 3.14 goals-against average and .870 save percentage in nine games. He went on to play two-plus seasons of Junior A hockey, primarily with the Saskatchewan Ju-

Alex Sirard has committed to playing for Selkirk College next season.

nior Hockey League’s Melville Millionaires.

He was named the Mills’ Playoff MVP in 2011 following a first-round series loss to the Estevan Bruins, who he held to 11 goals on 172 shots over five games.

Sirard split the 2011/12 season between the University of Regina and the Prairie Junior Hockey

League’s Pilot Butte Storm, who he helped to a league championship following his late season addition. He concluded his junior career with a record of 29 wins, 27 losses and 7 ties.

“Alex is a talented netminder whose experience in Major Junior and Junior A hockey has prepared him well to take the

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next step at the college level,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois.

“With a largely new group coming in this fall, getting solid and steady goaltending will be crucial to team success early in the season. Alex is coming off a championship run last season and he’s highly motivated to be a key piece of another winning

team at Selkirk College.”

The 21-year old has shown an ability to step up his game in the playoffs, where he has posted a 2.68 goals-against average and .927 save percentage over the past two seasons.

“I’m excited to be coming to Selkirk College and joining the Saints,” says Sirard, who describes himself as a quick, athletic goaltender with good foot work.

“I’m looking to establish myself as a top player in the BCIHL and play a role in building a winning team, while also having good marks in school.”

Sirard is the second goaltender to commit to the Saints this offseason, joining former KIJHL and VIJHL stand-out Stephen Wolff.

Selkirk golf camp wraps up eight year Janni wins Open

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Jayden Crandall putts for dough at the Castlegar Golf Course Friday. Crandall was part of the Selkirk College golf camp, which went all last week at both the Castlegar course and at Little Bear Golf Club.

The camp, which wrapped up it’s eighth year, featured pros such as Pat Biln and Craig Wilkinson and included video analysis sessions at the college gym.

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The cream rose to the top of the leader board as Champion Lakes Golf and Country Club held its annual Re/Max Open on Saturday.

Sixty players teed it up at the links in Champion Lakes and when the last putt dropped, former three time Zone 1 junior golf champion Gary Janni, out of Redstone, took the low gross honours by shooting a 3-under 69, while Steve Johnson finished two shots back, good enough for low net.

The 18-hole tournament also featured a $10,000 hole-inone on the second hole par 3, but no one claimed the elusive prize. The round was followed up by dinner and door prizes as well as awards.

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Thomas Fred Chursinoff Sadly and with heavy hearts the family of Thomas Fred Chursinoff of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Friday, July 6, 2012, blessed with 53 years of life.

Tom was born in Castlegar on April 14, 1959, to parents Ann and Fred Chursinoff. He had his schooling in Castlegar and graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary School.

For a while Tom lived in Vancouver and worked for a delivery service before moving back to Castlegar. He loved fishing, taking his dog Leroy for walks and listening to the Rolling Stones.

Tom was predeceased by his grandparents Annie and Mike Makayev and Polly and Nick Chursinoff, uncles Paul and Mike, aunt Laura Makayev and cousin John Paul Aussant.

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Steve Koozma Harshenin July 11th, 1932 - July 14, 2011

It is hard to believe a year has passed.

You are missed and lovingly remembered and will remain in our hearts forever.

Your spirit will brighten the stars.

With much love, your family.

Left to mourn his loss are his parents Ann and Fred, brothers Nick and Robert, aunts Verna Chursinoff, Marie Koftinoff and Doris Makayev, many cousins and many friends.

Private Funeral Services were officiated by Peter Zaytsoff at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 followed by interment in the Brilliant Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Tom’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who sent words of condolence, brought gifts of food, the family for their support, the Castlegar Funeral Chapel for their compassionate and caring service, to Peter Zaytsoff for officiating the service and for his kind and professional guidance during the service, to family and friends for their beautiful songs, to Kalesnikoff Lumber for the cribbing and the Brilliant Cemetery staff for their hard work in preparing Tom’s eternal resting place.

Thank you and God Bless.

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Richard (Dick)Nathaniel McGee Richard (Dick) Nathaniel McGee of Castlegar, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully at Castleview Care Centre, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, blessed with 86 years of life.

Dick was born in New Westminster BC, on May 13, 1925 to parents Edith and John McGee. With his family, he moved to Alberta at a young age and worked and lived there until retirement. In WW II, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy on Corvettes in the North Atlantic. Dick married Beatrice Calvert on August 27, 1946 and they raised two daughters.

The young couple opened and ran a successful plumbing business in St. Albert, AB. After Dick’s retirement, the family moved to Castlegar. Dick will always be remembered for his ready smile.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 65 years Beatrice, daughters Susan (Doug) Carson of Terrace BC and Corinne Gevatkoff (Rick) of Castlegar and granddaughter Stephanie Gevatkoff (Aaron) of Surrey BC. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

There will be no service as per Dick’s request.

“Rest in peace Richard, knowing you are loved and missed so much by all.”

Allan Rowat Smith Allan Rowat Smith born October 9, 1945 passed away on June 10, 2012 at the age of 66. Allan is predeceased by his father Donald Smith, his mother Roma Bishop and brothers John Bishop and Gord Pederson. He is survived by his sister Hazel Clouston (John), brothers Don Smith (Laurel), Michael Smith (Joan), Gary Pederson (Tina), Ronald Pederson, stepmother Irene Smith, aunt Mildred Hoiness and many cousins, nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU at the Kelowna General Hospital, friends : Marie Mckiernan, Marie Murphy, Val and Les Davenport, Kevin Rivard, Kelly and Carol Burian, Jack Bloodoff, Mary and Albert Farmiloe, Carolyn and Alex Padmoroff and numerous others that cared deeply for him. Al was well known in the construction world. He was born to drive and dedicated many years to moving Canadian entertainers across the country with his company Rock Tour Productions. We will continue to remember Al for his sense of humor and laughter. Al will keep on truckin’ in the skies above. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 4, 2012 from 4- 9 p.m. at Guisachan House, 1060 Cameron Ave. in Kelowna B.C. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army,1480 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y5 or the BC SPCA, 3785 Casoro Rd. Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7

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Ida Anne Cleeve

Ida was predeceased by her husband, George Cleeve, her beloved sister Florence Paulson of Castlegar and six other brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on July 5, 2012 at St. Rita’s Catholic Parish; Father Harry Clarke presiding.

The family of Ida Cleeve wishes to thank Dr. Vasil and the caring staff and nurses at Castlewood Village and Talarico Place in Castlegar for their loving kindness and support.

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; A part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Polly (Overennay) Markin; his sister-in-law Marion (Voykin) Sapriken; and his brother-in-law Mike Potapoff. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Katherine (Voykin); his daughter Lara & partner Jason Danney of Castlegar; his son Wayne & grandchildren Ryley & Brady of Airdrie, Alberta; his parents-in-law Peter and Lucy Voykin of Castlegar; his sister Katherine Potapoff of Ootischenia; his sister Natasha Nicli & husband Renato of Cranbrook; his sister-in-law & brother-in-law Natasha & Floyd Verigin of Perry Siding; his brother-in-law Andy Sapriken of Glade as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other extended family and friends.

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Funeral arrangements were under the personal, compassionate care of Bill Strilaeff of the Castlegar Funeral Home. A Doukhobor funeral & luncheon took place July 3, 2012 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre under the able, loving guidance of Walter’s friend Peter Zaytsoff of Ootischenia.

Interment was at the Ootischenia Cemetery. May God grant our beloved Walter eternal rest in His Heavenly Kingdom.

Ida will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Cheryl Cleeve, Jodi Chernoff (Lawrence), Karen Cotton (Tom); her 6 grandchildren Kimberlee, Christopher, Jennifer, Jeremy, Stephanie & Tyler, as well as 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He opened up His golden gates, On that heartbreaking day; And with His arms around you, You gently slipped away.

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter G. G Markin announces his passing after a strong and valiant battle with cancer. Walter died at his family home in Ootischenia on June 26, 2012, blessed with 69 years of life.

He was a lifelong active member of the Doukhobor organization - the USCC. For the past years he dedicated himself to looking after and upgrading the Ootischenia Cemetery grounds & buildings.

Ida was born on April 10, 1923 in Saskatchewan. She i Krupp, K married George Cleeve on May 3, 1947 in Medicine Hat, Alberta before moving to Castlegar in 1951.

“Come and rest.”

Walter G. Markin

Walter enjoyed gardening, singing, fishing, camping, a variety of sports, socializing with his friends & his pets, & having steam baths in his “banya”. Walter was a union carpenter & throughout his life worked on many construction jobs - both locally & throughout B.C and Manitoba.

Ida Anne Cleeve (nee Gendron), 89, of C l B C passedd away Castlegar, B.C. peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2012.

God saw you getting tired, He did what He thought was best, He put His arms around you, and said,

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If family & friends should desire, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to: Ootischenia Cemetery or Iskra or John J. Verigin Memorial Fund or Castlegar Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross.

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Walter’s family extends a big sincere thanks to Dr. D Ankenbauer, Dr. D Lorne Swetlikoff, ND & Luba Sapriken as well as the Castlegar Home Care Nurses & Home Support Workers who made it possible for us to care for Walter in the comfort of his own home, Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our extended family, friends, neighbors & to our community for all your support before Walter’s funeral & for coming out on July 3 to honor & celebrate Walter’s life, “Spaseeba: to the psalm singers, cooks, gravediggers, Kootenay Men’s Group for the casket & especially Bill Strilaeff, Peter Zaytsoff, Wendy, J.J., Janice, Ken & our ‘Friends in Harmony’ - your love, compassionate words & melodious songs and support was a blessing to us in our time of need.

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LOCAL ROOFING company has labour positions available.

Please fax resumes to: 250-693-5413 or e-mailL bfroof@netidea.com

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health CDCSS Family Support Worker: Supervised visitation & child and youth services to families in the Castlegar area. Bachelor’s degree in related human/ social service ďŹ eld and one year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Position open to male and female applications. Wages & beneďŹ ts as per BCGEU collective agreement.

17.5 hrs/wk. Submit resume and cover letter by July 30, 2012 via email: andrew.earnshaw@cdcss.ca CONSIDER a rewarding career in your area with Welcome Wagon. Enjoy exible hours, blend work with family & other interests, and offer a valuable community service. Individual must be motivated, organized, and goal-oriented. Applicants can submit a resume to: cwickenheiser@ welcomewagon.ca Driver wanted with Class 1 full/part time position.

Day shift in Trail area, Must be able to get a fast card 250-365-7321 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Homecare/Support worker required to assist Castlegar Senior. Phone 250-365-8096 LOOKING FOR Sales Representatives - Canadian Taxpayers Federation is expanding our Sales Division in your area. For more information visit: www.taxpayer.com Call 1800-667-7933 Ext 111 or email: national.manager@ taxpayer.com

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciďŹ c training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster, we have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journeyperson welders.

We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journeyperson $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company.

Good working environment.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (ofďŹ ce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a .

Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

QUAD L ENTERPRISES LTD. has job openings for: CertiďŹ ed Utility Arborist’s and Mulcher Operators Please submit resumes to: hr@isley.ca or fax (780)538-3949

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COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR A part-time, term position at our Castlegar Campus Teaching both theory in a classroom setting and instructing in a lab, you will teach first-year computer science, Introduction to Programming I - Using Java.

The teaching load includes five hours of class per week, one hour of office hours and creating exercises and evaluating student work.

You have a Master’s degree and related industry experience, as well as a successful track record of teaching at the post-secondary level. Excellent communication, teamwork and time management skills round out your profile.

This is a short-term 31% contract commencing August 20, 2012, and ending Dec 21 2012.

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CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. Castlegar BC Janitorial Services are needed for the Kalawsky Auto Group. Employment offered, ďŹ ve days per week includes shop and ofďŹ ce cleaning.

High standards of cleanliness is desired so those with janitorial experience or a janitorial service are encouraged to apply. This will be a contracted position. Only those with insured bonding will be considered.

Send resumes to ofďŹ ce@kalawsky.com No phone calls.

Thank you for applying for this position.

Only those shortlisted will be interviewed.

Closing date: 4 pm, July 25, 2012.

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN A variety-filled role at our Castlegar Campus Your main responsibility will be maintaining our Periodicals and Government Documents Collections, including receiving periodicals, ensuring our online collection is current and accurate, claiming missing issues and sending books and periodicals to the bindery. In addition, you’ll work with the Library team to provide administrative support (cashier duties, managing mail and organizing special events), public service at the circulation desk and assistance with maintaining the Library website.

Equipped with a Library Technician Diploma, basic accounting and web maintenance courses and at least 2 years’ library experience in a post-secondary institution, you will thrive in this multi-tasking environment where your critical thinking, excellent customer service skills and knowledge of an ILS (ideally Sirsi) will be welcomed.

In your cover letter, please indicate where you heard of this opportunity.

Closing date: 4 pm, July 26, 2012.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Temporary (8-month term)

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Corporate Services, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing a wide range of reception and administrative duties to support the operation of the office.

This will be a temporary position for an eight-month term.

The successful candidate will provide general reception duties such as greeting visitors and answering phones, as well as administrative support to the department and other areas in the organization.

The ideal candidate will have post secondary education, preferably in Business Administration and/or several years related experience in an administrative position. The candidate will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and be able to multi-task effectively, be adaptable to changing priorities, and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is July 27, 2012.

Please refer to Job #1207 when submitting your application.

Dynamic Sales Representative Opportunity MEDIchair Kootenay & Boundary is currently looking for a Territory Representative to join our Castlegar location.

MEDIchair Kootenay & Boundary is a growing company specializing in home medical equipment.

MEDIchair Kootenay & Boundary is looking for a successful candidate who will provide caring, knowledgeable information and exceptional service to our clients to ensure they receive quality home health care solutions and ongoing post-delivery support.

Job Duties: • Provide sales and service in the West Kootenay region • Determine client needs and identify appropriate medical equipment • Work with private clients and medical professionals to trial products, provide quotes, deliver equipment, and provide post-delivery support • Attend seminars and conferences as necessary to further product knowledge as such opportunities become available Knowledge and Experience Requirements: • Applicant must possess excellent customer service skills and bring enthusiasm and energy to their work • Applicant must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize workload • Problem solving skills and a willingness to learn • Attention to detail • Ability to operate a variety of business-oriented computer applications • Previous experience or a working knowledge of home medical equipment considered an asset • Previous experience working with Therapists and medical insurance/benefit authorizers considered an asset • Require a valid BC Drivers License Competitive salary package including extended health benefits will be commensurate with experience and ability.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: jobs@medichaircastlegar.ca by Monday July 23th, 2012.

We thank all applicants for their interest in MEDIchair Kootenay & Boundary however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Thank You for Fighting for a World without Cancer People are at the heart of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Mission – YOU are at the source of our success.Thank You, Castlegar!

Many thanks to all our fantastic Survivors who walked the inaugural Victory Lap: your strength and courage give us all hope and inspires us to continue to fight..

Thanks to our Teams - the most important part of Relay fundraising: ~ 80’s Rock ~ BE The Change ~ BMO Hope Chasers ~ Brite Starz ~ Curves Cuties ~ Da Yout’ ~ Finda Cure~ Marga-Relay-Ville ~ Moonlight Strollers ~ Rockabillies ~ SHSS Grad Best For Last ~ The Bargainators ~ The Roasted Almonds ~ The True Believers ~ & individual participants Many thanks to all our entertainers for great performances: Amusing Yours Truly, Christina Amelio, Elaine Campbell-Ryder, Mad Dog 20/20, Roy Has Fire,The Vision Of Peace Choir, XLR8ER Heartfelt thanks to our AMAZING volunteers – thank you for your passion!!! The planning team: C. Postnikoff, D. Bayoff, E. Zahn, J. Fitchett, J. Grieve, J. Harford , J. Johnson , K. Jackson, L. D’onofrio, L. Hoover and all of the amazing event-day volunteers.Your energy is inspiring!

The Canadian Cancer Society extends a big thank you to our sponsors for supporting the continued success of Relay For Life.

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