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Airport service review grounded BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

The Trail Regional Airport expansion will not take flight any time soon. The East End Services (EES) Committee held an open meeting at the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) office on Nov. 22, to address a letter that was issued to its participants from the City of Trail in August. A service review was requested in the letter from Trail council, regarding the timeliness, interest and participation of the airport’s regional stakeholders, including Rossland, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and regional district areas A and B, in terms of future service enhancements to the facility. The City of Trail finds the lack of congruence and the apparent indifference to the service from several participants an ongoing issue and concern in the context of advancing plans for the regional airport, stated the letter. “In my opinion, there was no need for a service review, the majority of the members were happy with the service and how it was proceeding,” said Ali Grieve, Area A, director. The response by the EES committee to Robert Cacchioni, participant from Trail council, was brief and swift in a 15-minute

meeting that was described as ‘confrontational’ by Cacchioni. “All other participants at the meeting agreed that they wish to maintain the airport with its present services without expanding it,” said Larry Gray, chair of RDKB board of directors. When the question went around the table to ask if there was a desire for any of the participants to remove themselves from the service, “the answer was ‘no,’ and that was consistent around the table,” said Gray. The second reason for the meeting was to address a statement in the letter that, “participants contributing the majority of costs are now being outvoted by the minority financial contributors.” Cacchioni, a Trail councillor, expanded on the comment. “The concern is that, the way the voting structure is set in the EES, particularly the airport, is that the individual communities or areas which represent the minority position, in fact control the vote,” he said. “It is interesting to note, that the motion to expand the airport was defeated four votes to three, but the four who voted against it, actually represent the minority contribution.” Gray strongly refuted that statement. See TRAIL, Page 3

WARFIELD

Parking concerns raised BY ART HARRISON

Times Correspondent

Concerns were raised at the Warfield Council meeting Monday night that are sure to be echoed at similar meetings throughout the Greater Trail area as winter approaches: snow removal on narrow neighbourhood streets that are frequently used by residents as additional parking spaces. Similar to many communities

that were planned and built in the early decades of the 20th Century, many of Warfield’s neighbourhoods were designed when most households would only own a single vehicle and a one-car driveway on most lots would suffice. Now, at a time when many families have two or more vehicles on the road as well as recreational vehicles in some cases, streets can become crowded with cars See MORE, Page 3

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Sherri Bond assembled white ribbons for the international campaign to take action on violence against women. Ribbons are available at FAIR’s offices in East Trail.

Ribbons support commitment to end violence BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Sunday marked the beginning of the International White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women. The campaign encourages everyone, men in particular, to wear white ribbons from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, to recognize a commitment to end men’s violence against women. December 6 is a day commemorated in Canada to remember the 14 women who were singled out for their gender, and murdered in

1989 at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. “In 1991, a group of men initiated the campaign to speak out about violence against women,” said Ann Godderis, Transition House Community Outreach. “The movement has spread around the world, it is not just in Canada.” FAIR is asking residents to wear a white ribbon to symbolize a commitment to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. See SCHOOLS, Page 2

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Town & Country KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Sponsored Xmas Party December 7th, 2012, 6:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Tickets $15.00 per person, available at J.Balfour &Sons Info: 250-368-8872 Trail & District Public Library Board invites you to an Open House Saturday, December 1 from 11am-3pm to view and comment on the proposed revitalization of the Library. The Open House will be held in the Red Floor Room across from the Library in the TMC. A representative from the consultant (DNA) will be in attendance. Everyone welcome. Drop in & share your opinion. ATTENTION JOINT SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERS Annual Meeting Nov.29,2012 at the Trail Legion Hall. 7:30pm. All members welcome. Colombo Lodge Supper Meeting Sun. Dec.2 @5:00pm Bring your wife/partner with children/grandchildren. Widows of deceased members and children/grandchildren are welcome. Guests meet in games room @5:30 for refreshments & appies. Tickets: Adult $12 Children/grandchildren $5 Children under 12 free. Menu: Colombo style pasta, meatballs, chicken, jo-jos, salad, buns, coffee & dessert Please purchase tickets prior to Sunday @ Star Grocery, City Bakery or contact Tony Morelli.

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Trail remains committed to expansion, says councillor FROM PAGE 1 “Now, that flies in the face of the whole reason for regional districts, people with the most money do not get the most votes,” explained Gray. “Regional districts are established by the government to give rural areas a voice.” In 2010, the RDKB commissioned a study of the costs to expanding the Trail airport and what could be done to develop it. As any expansion was going to cost millions of dollars, an economic impact study was the next step taken to study the economic benefits to the community. The results of the economic assessment stated that future decisions of expansion at the airport should be balanced with the minimal economic impact the airport holds. “Trail remains committed to expansion of the airport and the master plan to move ahead with the development,” said Cacchioni. “Now we have to explore other options to move the project forward.” The EES committee is a sub committee of elected officials in the RDKB who deal with issues pertinent to the east end, which includes the business of the municipal airport, which is owned by the RDKB. The volunteer-run airport has been operating since 2005 as a commercial airport.

More public awareness proposed FROM PAGE 1 and trucks, making snow removal a challenge. The village has found a partial solution by designating many neighbourhood streets as allowing parking on one side only. “Our parking bylaws are from the 70’s when this wasn’t as much of an issue,” said Warfield Mayor, Bert Crockett. “But now some of the signs may be missing and people may not even know where they’re allowed to park.” Council acknowledged the changes over time but still agreed that the issue needs to be addressed. “In a lot of places we have vehicles parked on both sides of the streets and some of them are large pickup trucks that weren’t so common in the past,” said Coun. Jim Nelson. “The parking on one side only needs to be enforced before serious snowfall hits, particularly on bus routes.” Council discussed looking into increased signage on designated streets and making bylaw enforcement more prominent to remind residents to keep vehicles off the roads whenever possible.

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Couple in stable condition following bear attack By Carolyn Grant Kimberley Bulletin

Two people, a male and a female, who were sent to Calgary by air after a bear attack Sunday are in stable condition at the Foothills Hospital. Conditions on the victims, Peter Moody and Susan Bond, both very well known in the Kimberley area as conservationists and outdoors-people, were updated Tuesday morning. Conservation Officer Joe Caravetta explained on Monday morning that four officers were on the scene of the attack (just north of the St. Mary’s Band land, the road is accessed from Highway 95A north of Kimberley) trying to figure out exactly what happened. “Here’s what we know now,” Caravetta said. “Two hikers were out near the L.D. Ranch Road at about 3 p.m. Sunday. We believe they came across and perhaps startled a sow and two cubs.”

Kimberley RCMP have confirmed that the attack occurred along a creek in thick brush. A deer kill was located within five metres of the attack location. There was some initial confusion as to whether the bear was a grizzly, or a brown-coloured black bear. “It is believed that the attack was defensive and based on evidence at the scene, it is believed it was a grizzly with at least one cub,” said Cpl. Pat Prefontaine of the Kimberley Cranbrook/ Detachment. “From what we understand, the female hiker yelled at the bears and began to run,” Caravetta said. “The sow chased her and knocked her down. The man had a walking stick and he tried to save her. Then the bear attacked him.” Caravetta says somehow the badly injured pair managed to make it to the road and get help. ““They each had sever-

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al bites to the legs, groin, head and arms. Both victims were badly injured and distraught,” he said. He added that the male hiker initially reported that the bear was not a grizzly but did have two cubs. CO’s confirmed that it was a grizzy later in the day. “We can definitely now confirm it was a grizzly from tracks in the snow and mud,” Caravetta said. “The cub or cubs were young, born this spring.” He said it was impossible to tell if there were one or two cubs, but the male hiker did report two cubs. Conservation Officers were on the scene all day and Caravetta said that the bear had not been back to the site of the attack. “That is common for a bear that has been traumatized,” he said. “The victims were traumatized but the bear was frightened too. The bear has left the area and we have made

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the decision that we will not track it. “The bear was exhibiting normal behaviour, defending a kill and her cubs. “There is absolutely no history of this bear in the area. We canvassed neighbours all day. She’s been raising her cubs since spring with no problems. Based on that, we made the decision that we will not destroy her.” He says the RCMP were called initially, who then called the CO’s. Sgt. Laurie Jalbert of the Kimberley/Cranbrook RCMP Detachment said that police were still a little unclear how the couple was rescued but said the call for help, first to BC Ambulance, then to the RCMP came from someone other than the victims. Jalbert said the hikers are experienced outdoors people. Caravetta says that the couple had apparently been out of town for a few weeks and just got home and decided to go for a walk.

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Provincial Mining company changes plan on operations The Canadian Press VANCOUVER – Just days after it said it was pulling the plug on a coal mining venture in northeastern British Columbia, a company embroiled in a controversial temporary foreign-worker program says it plans to be back in operations. Canadian Dehua International Mines Group said on Saturday that it has decided to wind down work at its Wapiti River coal project, located southeast of Tumbler Ridge.

The Dehua mine had been in the exploration phase, and the shut-down was to become effective Sunday at midnight. Dehua also holds a minor stake in the nearby Murray River mine, an operation proposed by HD Mining that’s come under fire and is facing court action for its plans to hire temporary Chinese workers. But Dehua announced Monday evening that it was changing course,

after it had received a request for information on the planned shutdown. ``Dehua would like to inform the public that all efforts are being made to bring the Wapiti River Project back into operation,’’ stated the company in a media release. The company said it’s in intensive talks with its investors to explain the court action it’s currently facing. Two unions are pur-

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suing a judicial review of the federal government’s decision to grant HD Mining temporary foreign worker permits for 201 miners from China. HD Mining has fought back and has filed an appeal of the Federal Court ruling that granted the unions the review. ``Dehua has high expectations that business at Wapiti River will be back on track as a result of its efforts,’’ stated the company.

HD Mining held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the weekend to celebrate its more than $15 million investment in housing in Tumbler Ridge, which will be used by workers at its nearby Murray River coal mine. HD Mining also signed an agreement last week with Northern Lights College to train Canadian workers to staff its long wall underground mining operations.

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The Canadian Press VANCOUVER _ The B.C. Court of Appeal has thrown out an earlier decision that sided with a woman who wanted to know the identity of her sperm donor father. Olivia Pratten wanted offspring like herself to be treated the same as people who are adopted and argued that the B.C. government should change its laws accordingly. But the appeal court ruled there is no legal right for offspring to know their past and providing such information would amount to state intrusion into many people’s lives. The court said there are plenty of nondonor offspring who don’t know their family history or identity of their biological father.

NDP holds off Green Party for Victoria seat THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA _ It was a political nail-biter during which the lead changed at least half a dozen times between Victoria New Democrat Murray Rankin and the Green Party’s Donald Galloway. But Rankin, an environmental lawyer best known for offering backroom legal advice to New Democrats, emerged Monday as the new Victoria MP, replacing former NDP MP Denise Savoie, who announced her retirement from politics earlier this year. Rankin said the see saw battle between the Greens and New Democrats, which at times turned into a scrap over single votes, sends a strong signal to the Conservative government

in Ottawa that Victoria has serious concerns with Stephen Harper’s environmental direction, especially when it comes to the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. ``We will not let you run roughshod over the people of B.C.,’’ said Rankin, joined at the victory podium by federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. ``We will not let you let this country become the Walmart of the world. This pipeline will be stopped.’’ Rankin helped B.C.’s provincial New Democrats develop its planned legal opposition to the Northern Gateway project, should the B.C. NDP win the May provincial election. Environmental hearings are currently underway across

B.C. and Alberta to assess Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB), plans to build a pipeline from northern Alberta to Kitimat, on B.C.’s northwest coast, where Alberta oil product will be placed on supertankers and shipped to Asia. ``The people of Victoria have sent a very clear message tonight, a clarion call that runs from Vancouver Island over the mountains, over the Prairies, all the way to Ottawa,’’ said Rankin. ``Mr. Harper, the people of Victoria have spoken to you today.’’ The final vote count had the NDP with 14,519 and the Green Party at 13,368. Conservative Dale Gann received 5,633 votes and Liberal Paul Summerville received 5,092.

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NATIONAL OBITUARIES FRANKLIN (NEWMAN NÉE HACKNEY), ESTELLE CATLYN — January 7, 1913 - November 22, 2012 Peacefully passed away in her 100th year. Born in Trail, lived in Rossland, retired in Victoria. Predeceased by husbands Morley (1955), Bob (1997). Survived by her family in Victoria and the Rossland/Trail area. Son Bill (Agnes); daughter Marjorie; sister Amy (Anstey); grandchildren Laurie, Art, Rita and Doria; great grandchildren Katey, Tim, Curtis, Carissa and Nicholas. A kind, caring and capable soul. Was much loved and will be greatly missed. Many thanks to the caring staff at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and also Dr. P Boughen. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

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Maritimes taking bigger hit in federal job cuts THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX _ A new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Atlantic Canada will suffer a disproportionate blow as the federal government continues implementing job cuts announced in March. The left-leaning think-tank predicted Tuesday that 4,400 full-time jobs will be lost in the region by March 2015 _ about nine per cent of the region’s federal work-

force, not including Crown corporations. The report says that’s unfair because the Harper government has promised to cut only 4.8 per cent of the entire federal public service, which includes about 400,000 employees. However, the centre says hard numbers are difficult to come by because Ottawa has released very little information since announcing its plans. ``There’s a real lack of transparency and

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accountability,’’ said Christine Saulnier, co-author of the report and director of the centre’s Nova Scotia wing. ``We put in a request to Treasury Board and we got back a letter asking for money. We have yet to see any information from that request.’’ Saulnier said the group contacted 30 regional directors within the Atlantic bureaucracy to collect data, but only four consented to be inter-

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s every poker player knows, you can parley a weak hand into victory with a good bluff. The cards you are dealt are only a fraction of the game; it is what you can make your opponents believe that matters most. If you are ever looking to make a few easy bucks, then, I highly recommend inviting the premiers to a friendly evening of poker. Their bluffing skills are pitiful and their hand weak. You are liable to rake in the chips. Their poker acumen was painfully on display last week in the lead-up to their meeting on the economy taking place in Halifax on the weekend. Because premiers’ meetings are usually greeted with a national collective yawn, they have tried to turn their nonevent into a story by making it all about the prime minister’s absence. The premiers’ line was perfectly captured by the headline on the Canadian Press story: Harper snub threatens to overshadow premiers meeting. The only snub, of course, is the one that the premiers have invented and then retailed to journalists, the more credulous of whom

have duly parroted it. The reality is quite different. The premiers yearn for the glory days of first minister’s meetings of the 60s, 70s and 80s when three trends made those meetings a gold mine for the provinces. This was the era in which the welfare state was being built up and essentially completed in Canada. Hand in hand with that development came the loss of control over spending at both the federal and provincial levels. With much of the jurisdiction over social programs, like welfare and health care, provinces needed to be at the table and Ottawa was constantly putting up huge sums of money to get them there, budget discipline be damned. Bolstering this trend was the rise of a separatist Quebec nationalism. Both separatists and dubiously federalist leaders in the province were eager to turn every tiff between Canada and Quebec into federalism’s death rattle. Ottawa needed not only to engage the provinces, but to be seen to be engaging them, and such first ministers’ get-togethers came to be the established venue for

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this. Pierre Trudeau’s political career was made by his putting then Quebec Premier Daniel Johnson in his place at one such nationally televised event. Finally throughout much of these golden days of first ministers’ meetings, there were powerful premiers at the table who were acknowledged leaders of national stature: Peter Lougheed, Bill Davis, Duff Roblin, Robert Stanfield, Allan Blakeney and others. Quick: name me two premiers today who are also leaders of national stature and are not Brad Wall. Thought so. The premiers collectively came to believe the illusion that they were national figures and that first ministers meetings were somehow the natural

venue where the policy of the nation should be hammered out, with parliament and the legislatures quaint antiques to whom such agreements were presented as so many faits accomplis. None of the factors that made first ministers’ meetings so important then, however, apply today. Ottawa may once have needed the provinces, but today, as the pitiful posturing of the premiers shows, they need Ottawa. The need is not reciprocal. The very last thing a modern prime minister needs is a first ministers meeting. Think of all the reasons premiers love them. They create the illusion, for example, that the premier of PEI or Manitoba is an equal of the prime minister of Canada. They create a huge incentive for the provinces to paper over their profound policy differences because the one proposition every premier effortlessly assents to is that Ottawa does not send enough money their way. Unless Ottawa agrees to provincial demands, these meetings invariably make the prime minister the bad guy, the only holdout at a table of 11.

Most first ministers’ meetings can accurately be described as whining while dining. The premiers tried to save face by turning the PM’s absence into a “snub” that prevents them from having a productive meeting about the economy. How embarrassing. This amounts to claiming that they will not do everything within their power to promote prosperity within their respective provinces unless the prime minister comes and briefs them about his economic plans, plans on which the premiers and their officials are extensively already briefed. Their real complaint is that the PM isn’t willing to show up and be the butt of their manufactured outrage and whipsawed into new transfers while he’s struggling to balance the budget. I’d fold those cards, premiers. We can see in your eyes you’ve got nothing in that hand. Brian Lee Crowley (twitter.com/brianleecrowley) is the Managing Director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an independent non-partisan public policy think tank in Ottawa:

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Ford’s fallout should serve as wake up call So what did Toronto Mayor Rob Ford do that led to a judgement against him? It seems that Councillor Ford solicited funds for a charitable organization using City stationery. The charitable fund was set out under Ford’s name. Even though he did not use the money for himself, the Integrity Commissioner found that Ford’s behaviour amounted to a conflict of interest and recommended that he pay back the money to those supporters. Ford refused and voted against that recommendation at a council meeting. A municipal voter took the matter to court and got

a judgement that concludes Ford contravened sec. 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act when he spoke and voted on the matter in which he had a pecuniary interest. Essentially sec. 5 of the MCIA (not unlike provisions in other local government acts) states the following: Where a member, either on his or her own behalf or while acting for, by, with or through another, has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any matter and is present at a meeting of the council or local board at which the matter is the subject of consideration, the member, (a) shall, prior to any consideration of the matter at the

meeting, disclose the interest and general nature thereof, (b) shall not take part in the discussion of, or vote on any question in respect of the matter; and (c) shall not attempt in any way whether before, during or after the meeting, to influence the voting on any such question. Ford is going too appeal. We’ll see where this goes. It is also a wake-up call to elected individuals, including school trustees, that they should not be voting to hand over grants to charitable organizations of which they are a part. Rose Calderon Trail

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Deanne Horning and his 5N Plus rink took no prisoners on Thursday night in the Kootenay Savings Super League. The Horning rink was preparing for a weekend cash spiel in Nelson, and were in top form as they scored early and often, handing Rose Beauchamp and her Maglio Ladies team a 10-0 defeat. Ken Fines and his men’s team from

Trail have been curling very well lately, and they carried that momentum by upsetting Myron Nichol’s second place squad, 8-3. In the only other match, Darrin Albo’s men’s team toppled the Desiree Schmidt foursome 9-5. Albo made several double take-outs to preserve the victory. Super League continues Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Trail Curling Club.

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local lated in the square during special events (e.g. Winter Carnival)? Should an outdoor ashtray be installed in Harry LeFevre Square to keep the area clean of cigarette butts? Should a No-smoking bylaw apply to all city parks, trails and gathering places?

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Don’t feel the need to accept offered foods Mailbox

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Dieter Dear Dieter: If someone offers you food that you prefer not to eat, don’t feel obligated to stick it in your mouth. Say “thank you” and put it aside, or if you are feeling expansive, explain that you have difficulty tolerating certain foods. When out on a date, you will need to be flexible if your choices are limited. Most restaurants have options that, while not ideal, are tolerable on occasion -- plain baked chicken or fish, for example. On subsequent dates, when you know each other better, let the guy know that you only eat

ple. We wish she would also remember to make time for the family who loves her and the friends who want to spend time with her. Instead, she neglects us for any man who pops into her life. What can we do? -- Never the Better Offer Dear Never: There’s not much you can do if your mother insists on behaving like an adolescent girl. Try to accept this behavior as best you can. It isn’t intended to hurt you. Mom’s self-worth is tied to having a man in her life, and without one, she doesn’t feel she has value. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Just Wondering,” whose daughter-in-law has an overly close relationship with her 20-yearold son. My son was 4 years old when his father and I divorced. A few years later, his dad left his life for good. My son has struggled throughout his years

with social anxiety and many other mental issues, and we have been to counseling. He is also abnormally close to me and doesn’t like to leave my side. Now that he is a teenager, people comment that it is not nor-

mal and he should be out with his friends. It is very easy for people to judge without knowing what it’s like to have a child who struggles with life. I do agree with your answer, though, that the family needs ongo-

ing counseling. -- SFIP Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

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organic. Then offer to cook him dinner. Dear Annie: My mom is in her 60s and has been both divorced and widowed. She would love to find someone to spend time with, and we want her to be happy. The problem is, Mom has devoted herself to this “man search” to the point that nothing else is important. When she meets a man, she becomes totally absorbed in him. When we ask her to do things with her grandchildren, she replies, “I don’t know. I might get a better offer.” When we invite her to the kids’ events, she says, “I’m not sure. I am hoping someone will ask me out.” Now we don’t call as much because it hurts to know we’re second best to any guy she just met. Mom is often lonely because she waits by the phone for “him” instead of doing things with other peo-

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Dear Annie: I am a woman who follows a strict diet. It has nothing to do with weight or any medical condition. I don’t care about calories. It’s about eating organic, and there are a lot of things I do not tolerate, such as corn syrup, food coloring, table sugar, unfiltered water, etc. If I do not approve of a treat someone has made, is it appropriate to politely decline to accept it? On occasions where I’m given something I don’t have to eat in front of them, I graciously accept it and then give it away later. What if I’m on a date and the guy wants to take me where I wouldn’t ordinarily eat? Should I insist on sticking to my diet? I can handle a few splurges here and there, but how do I avoid constantly eating junk without being rude or weird? I live in a rural area, so there are not many restaurant choices. -- Upstate

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a great day for romantic intimacy. You’ll enjoy flirting with others and having fun with your main squeeze. Gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a wonderful day to schmooze with everyone, especially partners and close friends. People are in a good mood, and everyone’s energy is high. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You can get a lot done at work today; however, avoid important decisions. Just stick to business as usual. Co-workers will be fun-loving and supportive. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a wonderful, playful, flirtatious day! Enjoy sports events, a movie, parties, long lunches, happy hour and fun

times with children. (It’s a poor day to shop.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’ll love entertaining at home today. Invite the gang over for good food and drink. Discussions about real estate could be interesting; however, make no important decisions today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Conversations with siblings and relatives will be friendly. People are in a good mood today. Short trips and lighthearted adventure will appeal; however, spend money on food and nothing else. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is not a good day for important financial decisions. It’s also not a good day to shop for anything except food. (You have to eat.) Resist the temptation! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Enjoy activities with others today. You might want a

night out on the town. This is a fun-loving, high-energy day, but not a day to spend money or make important decisions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’ll enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings today, because you need to catch your breath. It’s been a busy pace because people are so attracted to you now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Friends and people in group situations are very responsive to you today. If you want to rally the troops, you will! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Some of you might develop a crush on your boss today. Don’t be surprised if someone asks for your creative input about something. Just say yes! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Travel for pleasure will please you today. You’re eager for adventure and a chance to “get away from all this.” Enjoy good times with others, especially people from different backgrounds; however, avoid important decisions and major purchases. YOU BORN TODAY You often provoke others because you are passionate and interested in everything around you. You get a reaction out

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of people because you see yourself as a defender of the truth. You have a wonderful imagination, which, combined with your often-brazen confidence, leads to exciting situations! You are entering a new cycle in the coming year. Open any door! Birthdate of: Ryan Giggs, footballer; Louisa May Alcott, author; Diane Ladd, actress. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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MLS# K216339

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Trail $148,000

Trail $139,900

Salmo $139,000

Trail $123,500

Annable $93,000

Trail $49,000

Warfield $62,900

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Trail Times Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Foxy’s in Trail is seeking to hire

Daytime Cook, Servers & Bartenders

Merchandise for Sale

Trades, Technical

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

WINTER TIRES FOR SALE 2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T $100 for the pair • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 Call 250-362-7681 after 5pm or Cell # 250-231-2174

E.TRAIL, 2bdrm. house, no bsmt. $850./mo. Near Safeway. 250-368-6076. Lower Rossland 3 Bedroom house with garage, large yard + deck. Available for ski season or long term . Furnished or unfurnished 250-362-2105

HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

Valid ID and Serving It Right required. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield 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. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 SYSCO Kelowna is currently seeking an OWNER/OPERATOR to shuttle c-train configuration trailer from Castlegar to Kelowna and back. This route is 5 nights per week, Sunday through Thursday. Average net income after expenses: $90k+ Qualified candidates apply to: frank.donald@kelowna.sysco.ca **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

In Memoriam

Houses For Sale

Employment

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Musical Instruments ONE NIGHT ONLY! BAY AVENUE MUSIC 1364 Bay Ave, Trail Will be open Thursday, Nov 29th from 6 pm to Midnight for our GRAND OPENING Phone 250-368-8878

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd, f/s, coin-op laundry. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat & hot water incl. $675/mo 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm. apartment available, in-suite laundry. Call 250-368-7897 ROSSLAND 2bd, clean, quiet, w/d, f/s, N/P, N/S, 250-3629473 ROSSLAND, bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250-3623385, 250-362-5030. TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423

Rentals

Transportation

Auto Financing

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

MLS#K216412

Trail $385,000

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MLS#K216851

Salmo $299,900

MLS#K215871

Sunningdale $229,000

MLS#K206376

MLS#K215893

Waneta $650,000

East Trail $245,000

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Trucks & Vans

Help Wanted

Nov 10, 1944 to Nov 28,2011

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Salmo $239,500

In Memoriam

Norman Wayne Kuhn

Redstone $1,188,888

MLS#K215262

3 / 4 bdrm hse. View, 5 applcs, storage, 2 baths. Gas F/P. $985/mo. Refs. 250-608-4425.

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250.368.5000

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FILING CABINET, Legal size, metal 3 drawer with many hanging files. $40. OBO. Ph. 250-367-9693

Homes for Rent

1148 Bay Ave, Trail

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1995 CHEV S10 BLAZER: 4dr, 4x4, excellent condition inside and out, 214,000kms, well-maintained, extra set of tires, all records, $3000. 250352-6250 2003 F-150 4X4, Quad Cab, 5.4L, Loaded, with extra set of winters on rims. 180,000kms., excellent condition, detailed and ready to go. $9,300. OBO. Can e-mail pics. 250-231-4034

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

Houses For Sale

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca

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All Pro Realty Ltd.

Rossland. Immaculate 2-3 bdrms. N/S, N/P. References. 250.368.6023 TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. $950./mo. N/S, N/P. Avail. Dec.1st. 250-367-7558 Trail. Spacious 2 bdrm, renovated, near hospital, F/S, W/D. $850/mo. 250.521.0105

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Employment

www.trailtimes.ca A15

WANTED

MLS#K212706

Rossland $89,900

MLS#K214650

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Fruitvale $497,900

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Fruitvale $207,000

MLS#K214142

Fruitvale $175,000

PAPER CARRIERS

For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for ALL ages. Fruitvale Blueberry

A year ago today God called you home so sudden and unexpectedly. Not a day goes by when you are not in our thoughts and prayers. Although the tears still flow, there is often laughter too when we remember your sense of humor, love of a good joke, and the unique ability to always find the perfect fun-filled card for any occasion. We remember with pride your dedication to the O.L.P.H. Church choir, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Relay for Life. You were an incredible husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Our lives will never be the same without you. We love and miss you, rest in peace. His wife and best friend - Bonnie His sons - Greg and Bryan His daughter in laws - Tanya and Cheri His granddaughters - Tarikua, Alem, Kami and Kaira His father - Everett His brother - Ken

Route 366 20 papers Beaver St, Columbia Gardens Rd, Maple Ave Route 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill Rd Route 369 22 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest Dr Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 21 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay Ave S, Mill Rd

Castlegar Route 311 6 papers 9th Ave & Southridge Dr Route 312 15 papers 10th & 9th Ave Route 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th Ave Route 321 10 papers Columbia & Hunter’s Place

Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Rossland Route 403 12 papers Cook Ave, Irwin Ave, St Paul & Thompson Ave Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St Route 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St. Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

Montrose Route 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

MLS#K203974

Rossland to Salmo $17,500 to 179,000

MLS#K214429

East Trail $169,000 WS VIE ER V I R

MLS#K210180

Fruitvale $275,000

MLS#K214472

Trail $173,900 E CR EA ON

MLS#K214822

Riverside $124,000

MLS#K215808

Park Siding $139,000

D CE DU RE

MLS#K214964

MLS#K215406

MLS#K206219

Fruitvale $339,000

Fruitvale $599,000

Park Siding $179,900

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

A16 www.trailtimes.ca

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Trail Times

REgional Revelstoke

Warm wishes

Heli-ski operation proposed

Submitted photo

Over $8,000 was donated by the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary to the KBRH Health Foundation to purchase blanket warmers for the Emergency Room and Daly Pavilion. Rossland Health Care Auxiliary members (from the left) Rita Holmes, Sharon Hansen, president, Helen McLellan, and Linda Cant, vice president, present the donation to Lisa Pasin (centre), director of development KBRH Health Foundation. Blanket warmers improve patient comfort while in hospital.

The Local Experts™

Revelstoke Times Review It was not the news environmentalists were looking for. Just as they were celebrating the cancellation of the an independent power project on the Incomappleux River, word came in of a proposal for a new heli-ski operation that would largely use that drainage for its tenures. The proposal is by Icefall Lodge, which currently operates a ski touring lodge in

the Rocky Mountains north of Golden. It calls for a 350-squarekilometre heli-skiing tenure that would operate out of the existing Mountain Hostel (to be renamed the Incomappleux Lodge) near Beaton. “It’s big mountains and deep snow. It’s an incredible skiing area,” said Larry Dolecki, the owner of Icefall Lodge.

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca STING NEW LI

1345 Spokane Street, Rossland

$559,000

1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail

2034 – 8th Avenue, Trail

1739 First Street, Fruitvale

$129,000

1745 Kitchener Ave, Rossland

956 Black Bear Drive, Rossland

RANKED #1 of 7 Rossland B&B and Inns on Tripadvisor. This amazing family home, also operating as popular Black Bear B&B, offers 7 bdrms, 6 baths, a separate deluxe living area for family and space and luxury for guests. This very special property must be viewed to be appreciated. Approval and subdivision plan in place.

TRAIL TREASURE... This amazing 3 bdrm character home is privately situated, yet a short walk to town. Great oak flooring, main floor laundry, large dining and living room with custom fireplace. The views are gorgeous. Low maintenance yard and covered parking.

Great starter, couple, single or retiree home. Features include, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, covered parking, covered deck with view, central air conditioning, upgraded furnace, laminate floors, open concept floor plan, and fenced yard. Good value here! Don’t wait call your REALTOR® now!

Fantastic Fruitvale 3 bed/2.5 bath family home on a quiet street offering a private backyard, large deck, spacious rooms, newer wood stove insert, many upgrades including flooring and paint. Great sun exposure and layout as well as double carport. Don’t miss out on this one!

4 bdrm family home on 0.24 of an acre. Large walk out basement with bright rec room and wood stove. The living room boasts awesome mountain views and gas fireplace. Lots of parking for all the toys Call your REALTOR® today!

4 bdrm home on 1.6 acres. Nicely landscaped yard, large workshop/ garage. Bright sun room with a gas fireplace and a large deck, second kitchen, rec room and wood stove in the basement, double carport and plenty of parking for all your toys!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

$189,500

$259,000

OPEN HOUSE

$259,000

STING NEW LI

Saturday Dec 1 11am-1pm

$349,900

STING NEW LI

1740 – 2nd Avenue, Rossland 1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail

1773 Noran Street, Trail

3 bdrm home in Sunningdale! Features large living room, country kitchen, huge family/room, and workshop. Single car garage and enough room for a couple more vehicles on the paved driveway. Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.

Great clean 2 bdrm home located in East Trail on a quiet street - house is vacant and owner wants to sell - great floor plan and good future basement development - ready for quick possession - $84,900 - home has a property assessment of $106,800 - call for you viewing.

Super 3 bdrm home located on a great flat lot - close to shopping and also the US border - very clean interior with new paint and newer kitchen - call for your viewing.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

$242,000

$84,900

STING NEW LI

PRICED LL TO SE

8494 Highway 22A, Trail

$158,000

$319,000

956 Spokane Street, Trail

Top quality 3 Bdrm/3 bath home on a 90 by 100 ft lot with in-ground sprinklers, $167,888 a spacious wrap-around deck and Retail / Residential! Looking for a solid covered patio. Several recent upgrades investment? Consider this downtown Trail include new roof, garage door, thermal building! Ample storage, newer flooring, windows, laminate flooring and a finished fresh paint, energy efficient lighting; basement. Huge living room/dining room commercial shop is part of Trail’s history and main floor laundry make this a must-see!. and residential tenant is long term. Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Ron & Darlene Your

Call Terry 250-231-1101

2304 – 11th Avenue, Castlegar

$229,000

Solid 3 bdrm home with mountain views. Features include bright & functional kitchen, large covered sundeck, easy maintenance yard. See it today! Call Terry 250-231-1101

Local Home Team

Call us and ask how we can sell your home in under 90 days. 2368 Irwin Avenue, Rossland

1760 Park Street, Rossland

$239,000

$349,000

This 3 bedroom /1.5 bath home features a spacious living room, sunny dining / kitchen area and renovated bathroom on the main floor, 3 large bedrooms & a half bath upstairs and a mud room entry, rec room, laundry, workshop & tons of storage in the basement.

Surround yourself in the charm of this 3 bedroom home situated on a beautifully landscaped 90’ x 100’ in an area of beautiful homes. Some of the features include spacious living room with gas fireplace & adjacent playroom a sunny kitchen and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

1350 Gardener Street, Trail

465 – 11th Avenue, Montrose

SOLD

in 43 days!

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

SOLD

in 4 days!

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41

Mary Amantea

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-0153

Mark Wilson

ext 30

Cell: 250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

ext 26

Cell: 250-521-0525

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Art Forrest

ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Ron Allibone

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com