Trail Daily Times, November 30, 2012

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Trail makes top-10 for home affordability

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Coldwell Banker survey ranks city seventh in Canada for lowest price of four-bed, two-bath homes

BY ART HARRISON

Times Correspondent

A recent report by the Coldwell Banker real estate corporation places Trail in the top-10 for most affordable real estate markets in the country.

Coldwell Banker conducts an annual survey of 74 real estate markets across Canada comparing the sale price of similar four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes in each area.

This year Trail 2012 Canadian Home placed seventh Listing Report Top-10 ranked by average list price among most affordfor a four-bedroom, two-bathroom able in Canada, with home. an average four-bedWindsor, Ont. $170,991 room, two-bathroom Rimbey, Alta. $201,950 home listing for Welland, Ont. $218,354 New Glasgow, N.S. $218,641 just over $232,000 Amherst, N.S. $224,662 while Windsor, Ont. Niagara Falls, Ont. $228,858 took the top spot at Trail, B.C. $232,300 $170,991.

Smiths Falls, Ont. $232,343 Trent Hills, Ont. $237,800 Local Coldwell Cornwall, P.E.I. $239,750 Banker sales agent, Jack McConnachie, said there is a fair amount of activity in the local real estate market with a considerable portion of sales being in the $200,000 to $300,000 range, although there are still quite a number of older homes in the area selling for less.

McConnachie is quite positive about the local market, seeing a number of homes going to people moving into the area for work.

“We see some first time buyers but there are a lot of people coming into the area for work too, people being recruited by Teck, Firebird, and the dam project,” McConnachie said.

“We’re seeing some retirees buying as well, some coming into the area to be closer to children who have gotten work locally.”

McConnachie attributed some of the credit for more people moving into the Trail area to the various committees working to make it a more attractive community, such as the Trail Community in Bloom committee, the mural committee, and groups like the Lower Columbia Community Development Team.

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Kyle Boutin, Movember leader of team Trail Professional Firefighters Local 941, helped boost donations to a record $1,725, in part by organizing a successful boot drive at Walmart last Sunday. All funds are given to the Movember foundation and used to raise awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives. More pics and the final tally can be viewed on movember.com. The annual campaign ends today.

COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY

Meeting fuels more questions than answers

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

As sure as the Columbia River continues to flow south, so do many questions and concerns from Basin residents about the benefits and negative impact of the current Columbia River Treaty (CRT).

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas hosted an open meeting at the Best Western plus Columbia Hotel in Trail on Wednesday to further discuss and request input from Basin residents about the CRT review.

About 60 people attended the evening meeting questioning, among other things, how our stateside neighbors factor into the 2014 review.

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“We travel to the States to share our perspective with these same presentations,” explained Kathy Eichenberger, executive director of the CRT. “But we don’t ask them their views on the treaty, that is not our role. That would be interfering with the U.S. process, we are here to talk to our own citizens.”

Although there have been numerous educational open houses in the Columbia River Basin, residents continue to ask for more information on several issues that range from the American point of view and position in the CRT review; the CRT’s environmental impact on fisheries, recreation and tourism; the influence of climate

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change and how it may influence the CRT in the future; issues related to compensation; and scenarios for the future of the CRT. While Eichenberger was able to field some of the questions, others will require more consultation.

“People in the basin were never consulted the first time around,” she said.

“Today is a very different world than 1964, we want the ideas from people living here to bring forth to government.”

Because there was never any public consultation before the treaty was signed, the true impact of the CRT on B.C.’s environment will never fully be known.

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A photo of Trail Creek in 1895, the same year the first edition of the Trail Creek News, now the Trail Times, hit the streets.

Christmas Ball brought citizens together

The Trail Historical Society has kindly offered photos and stories related to the history of Trail.

As the holiday season approaches, we will soon begin planning our festive get-togethers.

In 1895, residents of Trail Creek were busy

making preparations for the town’s earliest Christmas Ball, which took place at Frank Hanna’s first Opera House along Bay Avenue at Helena Street. At the time, smelter construction was nearly complete, the railroad was being laid, and eight

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fine hotels graced the streets of Trail Creek, as did a dozen stores.

The population was growing and there was much cause for celebration.

The festivities commenced on Christmas Eve at 4:00pm and carried on well into Christmas morning.

Thirty couples along with their children attended the gala ball at the Opera House, which began with children’s games and races, a visit from Santa Claus, and the traditional giving of gifts. Each local child

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received a gift, as did many of Trail Creek’s dignitaries.

Dinner was served fashionably late at 1 a.m. to a ravenous crowd. The menu was elaborate and included oysters, salmon, turkey, ham, mutton, suckling pig, prime rib and was followed by a variety of desserts and treats.

Dancing followed and the party eventually came to an end at 4 a.m.

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bachelors employed at the new smelter. The Crown Point, the St. Elmo and the Trail House hotels each offered Christmas meals for their numerous patrons. Hotels were full and lively, as plenty of work was available in the bustling town.

Despite the merriment, one man remained composed through it all.

According to reports, Trail Creek’s lone constable spent a hectic evening and early Christmas morning diffusing more than two dozen fist fights and tending to “four dozen damaged heads” of residents who sampled perhaps too much “liquid hallucination,” as the paper of day reported.

A merry Christmas, indeed.

Pick up your copy “Trail Journal of Local History,” at the Trail Historical Society’s office in Trail City Hall, on the website www.trailhistory.com and at Crockett Books in Waneta Plaza.

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Wood Stove Exchange Program

More funds equals less smoke

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

This week, the Ministry of Environment announced its commitment to continue the wood stove exchange program in 2013, by providing grant funding totalling over $192,000 to 14 communities.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) will receive $10,500 to spark homeowners with initiative to replace their older wood burners with clean burning, more efficient models.

“We applied for funding for 30 stoves so that is $250 per stove,” said John Vere, RDKB woodstove exchange coordinator. “The balance of funding, $3000 is for administrative, advertising and education.”

The next step in receiving the grant funding is for a contract to be signed between

the B.C. Lung Association who issues the funding, and the RDKB. “The B.C. Lung Association is extremely supportive of the wood stove exchange program and our ongoing partnership with government and participating communities,” said Scott McDonald, executive director in a press release.

Local governments are supporting the program with additional “top up” money to add to the grant, said Vere.

The City of Trail, Village of Fruitvale, and areas A and B will pitch in $100 to increase the refund total to $350 per stove exchange.

As the nights get colder, and more people light up their older wood-burning stoves for warmth, the smoke can affect the health of homeowners and their neighbours by releasing

tiny particles called particulate matter.

The particulates are small enough to be breathed into the deepest part of the lungs, and may cause various health problems from runny nose and coughing to bronchitis and pneumonia.

Simple changes to the way people burn wood in their stoves or fireplaces can help minimize smoke, increase the heat provided from the wood burning, and limit people’s impact on their neighbours, said Vere.

To qualify for the program, the homeowner must remove an older inefficient woodburning appliance, and replace it with an EPA approved model of wood, pellet or gas.

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JL Crowe Secondary’s SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) students were at the Beaver Valley Nitehawks game Tuesday night promoting their awareness campaign heading into the Christmas season. From the left; Hayley Hutchinson, Nicole McIsaac, Maria Macasso.

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FROM PAGE 1 “We’ve also got excellent health care services in the area, with KBRH, the Wellness Centre in East Trail, and the new helipad at the hospital,” he said. “And with Pacific Coastal running three planes a day (in the summer) to Vancouver it all makes it a more attractive place to live.”

The next most affordable B.C. town was nearby Nakusp in 27th place, with Kelowna in 57th and Nelson in 59th. Vancouver once again took last place in Canada for affordability with an average home of the same size costing a staggering $1,876,414.

The real estate firm considers a home of that particular size as being an “aspirational” home, one which a family may be buying up to because of a growing family or a desire for more space after owning a smaller property.

The annual Home Listing Report serves as an analysis of the most expensive and affordable housing markets across North America,

comparing more than 72,000 home listings in more than 2,500 markets.

“Our home listing report captures an insightful look at local market conditions and emerging trends in real estate,” said John Greta, president of Coldwell Banker Canada Operations ULC, in a press release. “Although home prices have reached record highs in many markets across Canada, there are still some affordable options available to home buyers, especially those who are able to work from home, or who make the decision to trade location for commute.”

The most affordable markets in North America this year are all found in the U.S., said the press release.

The most affordable market is Redford, Mich. a suburb of Detroit with an average list price of $60,490. Redford is followed

by College Park, Ga. ($62,080); Detroit, Mich. ($65,155); Cleveland, Ohio ($70,066); and Poinciana, Fla. ($76,341).

FROM PAGE 1 “Part of the problem is that there was never any baselines established before the dams went in, and we don’t actually know the full extent of what was there,” said George Penfold, consultant to the CRT review.

“Such a vast area was inundated, it is almost impossible to know the full extent of ecological impact, and we cannot look back and really now what was changed,” he explained.

“But for the impacts of the treaty in Canada, the U.S. is not liable.”

The 1964 treaty made provision that Canada be responsible and liable for its own impacts.

“A lot of the environmental impacts are because of the treaty, but are not really treaty related issues,” said Penfold.

“They are really domestic issues that have to be resolved as part of the B.C. government and B.C. Hydro policies.”

B.C. Hydro representatives were at the meeting to provide an overview of how climate change my influence future CRT decisions as well as what the treaty means to the finances of British Columbia.

A technical conference is planned for the CRT review in March 2013; when data will be release from the power company’s ongoing research of dam and reservoir issues.

The CRT is a trans-

boundary water management agreement between the United States and Canada that was signed in 1964.

The treaty grew out of two major challenges: devastating flooding to areas close to the Columbia River in both Canada and the U.S. and the need for more electricity to support a growing population in the Pacific Northwest.

The purpose of the CRT is to optimize flood management and

power generation.

This requires coordinated operation of reservoirs and water flows for the Columbia River and Kootenay River, on both sides of the border.

The latest date to provide written termination notice is Sept 2014.

“Termination could result in a loss of $100-300 million dollars each year to B.C.,” said Basil Stumborg, an analysis expert for B.C. Hydro.

Accident victim identified

By Times Staff Trail RCMP has identified the victim of a downtown accident on Wednesday morning.

A press release from the detachment stated that preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a minivan, Diane Latondress of Trail, suffered a medical event prior to the collision, which occurred at low speed.

Latondress, 71, was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

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at Eldorado St. and Bay Ave. The minivan was proceeding through the intersection when it collided with a parked vehicle on Eldorado St. The struck vehicle was pushed up onto the sidewalk but did not strike anything else.

There was one passenger sitting in the vehicle that was struck, who may have suffered a minor injury.

Trail RCMP along with West Kootenay Traffic Services and the coroner continue to investigate.

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Taseko Mine takes a blow

to provide a 15-day public comment perThe Canadian iod, based on the addiE n v i r o n m e n t a l tional information Assessment Agency provided, or to proceed (CEAA) has told Taseko to scheduling public Mines there are major hearing. deficiencies in the Responding in a letapproach the company ter, dated Nov. 27 John has used to assess the W. McManus, Taseko cumulative environ- senior vice president of ment effects of the New operations, expressed Prosperity Mine. the company’s disIn a letter addressed appointment. to Taseko dated Nov. 26, “It is discouraging panel chair Bill Ross that the panel has used stated: “The approach an apparent technicalexcludes a number of ity to stop the timevalued ecosystem com- line remaining for the ponents (VEC) and panel to complete the key indicators from review,” he stated. the cumulative effects On Thursday, Xeni assessment.”

Gwetin Chief Marilyn The letter also states Baptiste said she was that the information as not surprised by the well as responses to panel’s letter. forthcoming requests “I was expecting the are required for the panel to say there are panel to determine if deficiencies, not just a the environmental few. What’s disheartenimpact statement is ing and disgraceful is sufficient to proceed to to hear Taseko say it’s public hearing. a technicality. How is After the additional it a technicality? It’s information is sub- so far beyond a techmitted, the panel will nicality,” Baptiste said, decide whether or not adding the project By monica lamb-yorski Williams Lake Tribune

should be thrown out altogether.

“Why waste everybody’s time and energy with a project that’s not being taken seriously by the company that’s putting it forward? Anyone with common sense knows that a massive open pit mine surrounding a lake will not save that lake or any lake.”

Tsilhqot’in National Government chair Chief Joe Alphonse echoed Baptiste, saying it was good news to hear the project’s been delayed.

“It was surprising and not surprising,” Alphonse said of the letters. “Taseko feels it’s going to get the project approved through the political process and not a proper environmental one. It blows me away that they put so much resources into this and yet they are their own worst enemies when they say they don’t want any delays.”

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Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake Jan. 20, after dry wood dust exploded and caused a fire that killed two employees and injured 20 others. A similar fatal explosion and fire struck a Prince George mill in April.

Mill fire probe referred to prosecutors

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

WorkSafeBC officials have completed their investigation into two fatal dust explosions and fires in northern B.C. sawmills earlier this year, and referred the cases to Crown prosecutors for possible charges.

WorksafeBC vice-president Roberta Ellis said Thursday that Crown lawyers will consider whether to proceed with charges under the Workers Compensation Act, which could be laid against individuals as well as the companies involved.

Criminal charges were ruled out earlier in the investigation. If Workers Compensation Act charges proceed, the companies could face fines up to more than $500,000 and individuals could be sentenced to fines or up to six months in jail.

If prosecutors decide not to take charges to court, the case would be referred back to

WorkSafeBC for possible administrative penalties related to cleaning, ventilation and other conditions at the mills.

Two mill workers died and 20 others were injured when an explosion and fire tore through the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake on Jan. 20, 2012. On April 23, a similar explosion killed two workers and injured 22 more at Lakeland Mills in Prince George.

Investigators ruled out natural gas, oil and other fuel sources, leaving fine, dry dust produced from milling wood. The likely ignition source was hot electric motor and gear reducer equipment running wood waste conveyors in low, confined areas of the mills.

Lab tests showed that fine dust from any wood source can become explosive once its moisture content is below five per cent. Both mills were processing dry beetle-killed timber as well as green timber.

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enforcers for the Greeks drug gang, based in the Vernon area.

Dale Sipes and Leslie Podolski were convicted on Monday in the first-degree murders of David Marniuk in July 2004 and Ronald Thom in May 2005.

Court heard Marniuk was a low-level drug dealer who used drugs he didn’t pay for, and so was duct-taped to a chair and assaulted with a hammer and blow torch before the killers cremated his body as punishment.

Thom was mistakenly suspected of being a police informant, so the men lured him into a street and shot him dead in cold-blood.

B.C. Supreme Court Judge Bill Smart says Thom’s death was a challenge to police, which they took up with an expansive investigation that effectively shut down the Greeks’ operations.

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Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird addresses the United Nations General Assembly, Thursday

Canada in minority on Palestine vote

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird used the podium at the United Nations General Assembly to denounce the world body Thursday for its “utterly regrettable decision” to allow a historic vote on Palestinian statehood.

Baird also suggested Canada will take retaliatory measures against the Palestinians for forcing the statehood issue onto the world stage.

The minister didn’t say what Canada was contemplating, but the obvious option would appear to be suspending aid spending to the Palestinians.

U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the political divide threatened Thursday to cut off aid if the Palestinians used their newfound status against Israel.

A senior Canadian official, who would speak only on condition of anonymity, said

the government would take “thoughtful and deliberate” action in the coming days.

In a detailed speech, Baird recapped the UN’s 65-year efforts to find a peaceful two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.

The enduring theme, he argued, was that neither side would take unilateral action as the Palestinians have. And he appeared to blame the UN for indulging them.

“As a result of this body’s utterly regrettable decision to abandon policy and principle, we will be considering all available next steps,” Baird told the assembly, after flying to New York to personally register Canada’s No vote.

Baird said Canada was voting against the initiative because “we are firmly convinced (it) will undermine the objective of reaching a comprehensive, lasting and just settlement for

both sides.”

The Palestinians won UN recognition handily: the resolution, which upgrades their status to that of a non-member observer state, was approved by a vote of 138 to 9, with 41 abstentions.

That left Canada in small minority that included Israel and the United States, all of which lobbied hard to block the move as unhelpful to the building of peace in the Middle East.

Baird was among a handful of foreign ministers who addressed the general assembly Thursday, winning a prime speaking slot among a roster of

orators that included Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israel UN ambassador, Ron Prosor.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman also jetted to New York for the meeting.

“The path to peace has historically rested in direct negotiations between the two parties to resolve all outstanding issues and it remains the same today. Solutions can only come through the two sides working together,” Baird said.

“This resolution will not advance the cause of peace or spur a return to negotiations.”

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THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A new report from Canada’s budget watchdog suggests the Harper government might be in position to spring a good news deficit surprise before the next federal election.

Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page’s analysis on the government’s economic update budget projections suggests Finance Minister Jim Flaherty may be painting a bleaker picture than the current slowdown in the economy warrants.

On average, Page’s analysis shows the government may be overestimating the hit to its annual revenues and impact on expenses from a weaker economy by $4.7 billion a year over five years.

That’s a big enough difference to put the government solidly in a surplus position when the finance minister of the day delivers the pre-election budget in the spring of 2015. Instead, the official update anticipates the deficit will be balanced a year later, after the October 2015 election mandated by law.

The report does not say the government is purposely cooking the books to make itself look good when it beats expectations. The report leaves the issue unanswered, aside from asking Finance officials for information on how they arrived at their bottom line numbers.

But Page said in an email response to a media inquiry that is one interpretation.

“Finance may have made some technical adjustments to the projections, or there could be political fiscal management considerations,” he wrote.

“The latter could reflect a desire to beat deficit targets, or presenting a fiscal track that encourages more restraint efforts over the medium term to get back to balance.”

A backgrounder from Finance shows at least half the gap stems from a $3 billion carry forward decline in revenues based on a setback in the 2011-12 budget year.

Finance is anticipating the loss will carry on in subsequent years, which the PBO says suggests Ottawa has reduced the “revenue yield assumptions” from the oneyear result.

Flaherty’s director of communications, Chisholm Pothier, said Page appears to be all over the map.

“One day he’s saying our deficit is higher, the next day he’s saying it’s lower,” said Pothier.

TD Bank chief economist Craig Alexander said he had the same question as Page when the update was released on Nov. 13.

“When the government released their numbers I was surprised by how much weaker the government was projecting revenues,” he said.

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White ribbon campaign misses the mark

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he time of year has arrived when we start seeing a lot of red as stores eagerly hang Christmas decorations in pursuit of customers and solvency.

Women’s groups meanwhile wave the bloody shirt in commemoration of the Dec. 6, 1989 massacre in which a young man with a gun and a homicidal resentment of women murdered 14 female students at the University of Montreal’s engineering school.

What the aim of this campaign is has always eluded me.

In Trail, the Family and individual Resource Centre Society leads the white ribbon campaign encouraging people not to commit, condone or tolerate violence against women and girls.

A laudable goal, but what about the other half of the population, which is just as likely to be victims of violence as women?

If people want to march around wearing white ribbons for two weeks every year, that is up to them.

The concern is that it

plays into the fear agenda of the Harper Conservatives, who are merrily increasing prison sentences and building more prisons at a time of declining crime rates and against all informed advice. Neither campaign is likely to have much of an impact.

A study by Statistics Canada published in 2010 indicates that, overall, women and men in this country are equally likely to be victims of violence reported to the police.

These crimes include assault, sexual assault, robbery, criminal harassment, extortion, uttering threats, forceable confinement, and homicide.

While the rates of victimization vary among the categories, the perpetrators of violence against both sexes are overwhelmingly men. In cases where the sex of the assailant is known, men commit the offences in 90 per cent of the violent crimes.

In terms of victims, women aged 18 to 45 are more likely to be the recipients of violence while in

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the older age brackets men are more likely to be victims.

Victimization rates vary widely depending on the type of crime. Women were more likely to suffer from common assaults, while men predominate as victims of assault with a weapon and aggravated assault.

Women are overwhelmingly the victims when it comes to sexual assault, while the reverse is largely true of homicide, the crime category that gave rise to the white ribbon campaign to protect women.

Among female assault victims, half were assaulted

by a current or former spouse or someone they had dated, while men were most likely to be assaulted by a stranger (32 per cent) or someone outside the family such as a friend, acquaintance or business partner (29 per cent).

Homicides accounted for only one per cent of the violent crimes during the five-year period considered

by Statistics Canada.

Seventy-two per cent of the victims of homicide were male, which matches the experience locally. Four out of the five homicide victims that I recall since arriving in Greater Trail in 1980 were male.

None of the above says that we should not be concerned about violence, which can exact a horrible toll on the victims and their families.

And violence against women requires special attention given the familial nature of so much of it.

FAIR and its precursor, the Women in Need Society, have done pioneering work in this community on the issue, fighting to

establish the first transition house to assist women victims when the authorities were largely oblivious to the issue of domestic violence.

But wearing white ribbons leading up to Dec. 6 to fight violence against women is as limiting as wearing pink ribbons the rest of the year to highlight breast cancer. (Well, perhaps not quite as lame: breast cancer accounts for only about seven per cent of deaths and 12 per cent of new cancer cases in this country but gets almost all of the attention.)

Male violence in all its forms and against both sexes should be the concern.

I am not sure that if we all wore black and blue ribbons to signify our commitment to combat violence, which is largely perpetrated by men, would have any greater impact than the current campaign.

But at least it would make more sense.

Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.

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Museum should be preserved

There is a privately owned museum between Salmo and Fruitvale that rivals, if not in size, certainly in interest the great museums of the world.

The museum exhibits much of Kootenay life before this modern era.

It is in danger of being lost, sold off piece by piece.

The Columbia Basin Trust, which is supposed to preserve, protect and enhance Kootenay

culture should be buying this museum but instead has some lame excuse not to.

Museums document history and culture in a way books or computer cannot.

The Columbia Basin Trust receives a lot of public money and should be accountable in how it is spent. Preserving museums is more worthwhile than many of the projects that receive money.

New Denver would be a lot poorer without the Japanese internment museum and the Kootenays will be a lot poorer if this museum is allowed to disappear.

The museum is owned by Donald Endersby on the east side of Ross Spur Road near the Salmo end of the Bombi Highway (3) Greg Wozny Ymir

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Chernomas also discussed the ‘high tax – high spend’ policies of Nordic countries which can boast the lowest national debt, the most competitive economies, a highly trained labour force, the strongest unions and the highest per capita income in the world. His presentation reminded me of the film I have provided several screenings of throughout the riding entitled, “Poor No More”.

Throughout the film Canadian TV icon Mary Walsh, narrates comparisons between the quality of life in Canada, Ireland and Sweden.

We saw how Sweden has free university tuition, 400+ days of maternity/paternity leave per child, strong health care, national child care and effective state-run care for seniors.

We learned about the strong partnership that has been developed between labour, corporations and government which has made all this possible.

Clearly, political choices were made in that country for a strong social net for all its citizens rather than regressive tax breaks for the corporate sector and “slash and burn” austerity measures for everyone else.

In Part II of my column I will explore what other panelists had to say about the topic of austerity.

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Canadian pubI have follic. Medicare, lowed very Employment closely as the Insurance and COC, together pensions are with other social examples of justice groups, this courageous MP alex continue to social commitexpose the flaws ment. of the proposed One of the so called “Free highlights for Keeping House Trade” agreeme at the conment with ference was Europe (CETA). I can only attending a plenary panel marvel at the energy of Maude entitled, “Uniting Against Barlow and others as they Austerity: Strengthening tirelessly call upon Canadians Solidarity in the Movement to take action. for Economic Justice”, which It is not difficult for me to examined the impact on penidentify with the goals of this sions, social programs, trade grass roots organization since unions, immigrants, dereguI have always been, first and lation, privatization and foremost, a Canadian nation- cuts to public service jobs alist. as Harper and other governI firmly believe that values ments around the world forge and needs of our own citizens ahead with harsh austerity must come first in the types measures and deep corporate of foreign investment we tax cuts. allow, the trade agreements I was encouraged to hear of we negotiate and in the inter- the growing resistance among national objectives we choose the public to these measures. to support.

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Egyptian body builder Moustafa Ismail lifts free weights during his daily workout at World Gym in Milford, Mass. Ismail has been given the title of world’s biggest arms, biceps and triceps, by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Egyptian lays claim to biggest arms in the world THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILFORD, Mass. –Don’t tell Popeye.

It turns out you don’t need to eat your spinach to get the world’s biggest arms.

Bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail eats three kilograms of protein and four kilograms of carbohydrates and drinks 11 litres of water each day to help maintain upper arms that measure 31 inches around _ as big as a small man’s waist.

Skeptics say there must also be steroids or some other artificial means

behind Ismail’s beyond-bulging biceps and triceps, and Guinness World Records is waffling on whether to recognize him.

But he insists they are all-natural, the result of a punishing workout regimen he started after a guest at his uncle’s wedding in his native Egypt mocked his overweight frame. ``They call me Popeye, the Egyptian Popeye,’’ Ismail, 24, said while working out in the Boston suburb of Milford.

But unlike the cartoon character, ``I like chicken, beef, anything but spinach.’’

It’s not easy having the world’s biggest arms.

Generous amounts of poultry, seafood and shakes provide the protein he needs to fuel daily two-hour workouts in which he lifts as much as 600 pounds. He also takes mineral and vitamin supplements and drinks plenty of water to flush out his system.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DEARBORN, Mo. - The search is on for the country’s newest multimillionaires, the holders of two tickets that matched all six numbers to split a record $588 million Powerball jackpot.

Lottery officials said Thursday that the winning tickets matching all six numbers were sold at a convenience store in suburban Phoenix and a gas station just off an interstate highway in a small northwestern Missouri town. Neither ticket holder had come forward.

The mystery fuelled a giddy mood at the Trex Mart just outside Dearborn, Mo., as lottery officials and the media descended on the town of 500 people.

Cashiers Kristi Williams and Kelly Blount greeted customers with big smiles and questions about whether they had bought the winning ticket. No one had come forward to claim the prize by late Thursday morning, Missouri Lottery officials said.

“It’s just awesome,” Williams said. “It’s so exciting. We can’t even work.”

Karen Meyers, a server at the Cook’s Corner Cafe, where the daily special was roast beef and potatoes, said she didn’t believe it at first when she heard the winning ticket had been sold nearby.

“I think it’s wonderful! I hope someone local won it, not someone just passing through,” she said. “It’s a small town where everyone is really nice.”

The winning ticket sold in Arizona was purchased at a 4 Sons Food Store in Fountain Hills, state lottery officials said. Customers poured into the store, to check their tickets and share in the big moment.

“I think it’s crazy, and I also think it’s great,” said Bob Chebat, who manages the 4 Sons.

The numbers drawn Wednesday night were 5, 16, 22, 23, 29. The Powerball was 6. The $587.5 million payout represents the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history.

Cop’s act of kindness goes viral

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - A tourist’s photo of a New York City police officer giving new boots to a barefoot homeless man in Times Square has created an online sensation.

Jennifer was visiting the city with her boyfriend on Nov. 14 when she came across the shoeless man asking for change. As she was about to approach, she said the officer - identified as Larry DePrimo - came up to the man with a pair of all-weather boots and thermal socks on the frigid night.

She recorded his generosity on her cellphone. The photo shows the officer kneeling beside the man with the boots at his feet.

The photo was posted Tuesday night to the NYPD’s official

Facebook page and became an instant hit. More than 325,000 users “liked” it as of Thursday morning, and more than 79,000 shared it.

Thousands of people commented, including one person who praised him as “An officer AND a Gentleman.”

The NYPD Facebook page on Thursday posted a comment from DePrimo saying, “I didn’t think anything of it.”

The homeless man has not been identified. “‘I have these size 12 boots for you, they are all-weather.

Let’s put them on and take care of you,”’ Foster quoted DePrimo as saying.

“The officer squatted down on the ground and proceeded to put socks and the new boots on this man. The officer expected

NOTHING in return and did not know I was watching.”

Foster said she’s worked in law enforcement for 17 years and has never been more impressed.

“His presentation of human kindness has not been lost on myself or any of the Arizona law enforcement officials with whom this story has been shared,” Foster wrote on Facebook. She said she never got the officer’s name.

DePrimo told the Newsday newspaper that the homeless man “smiled from ear to ear” after getting the boots.

“It was like you gave him a million dollars,” he added.

He told The New York Times that he keeps the receipt for the boots in his vest to remind him “that sometimes people have it worse.”

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Columbia Power is a supporter of this year’s Trail Silver City Nights – a Christmas community event taking place on Dec. 7 in downtown Trail. A parade, ornament making and Christmas-themed contests are some of the activities that participants will enjoy. Debbie Martin, vice president of human resources and corporate services for Columbia Power met with the organizing committee to find out more about the event. From the left; Ingrid Enns, Eleanor Gattafoni-Robinson, Bill Garnet, Lana Rodlie, Sean Mackinlay, Debbie Martin

Packaging makes gift cards work THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – It came housed in a tin adorned with penguins – and couldn’t have been more timely.

Cait Flanders said the Walmart gift card she received from her mother last Christmas was a pleasant and welcome surprise as she prepared to relocate to her new apartment. ``I was moving out on Jan. 1, so it helped me to buy everything that you don’t think of... like cleaning supplies and things like that,’’ said the 27-year-old Toronto resident.

Few can argue with the ease and practicality of gift cards.

But a time of year where the emphasis is on homecooked meals and handcrafted items, some may see the cards of convenience through a slightly different prism – a shortcut to selecting a more specialized holiday gift.

Etiquette expert Karen Cleveland said she can appreciate the two

schools of thought on gift cards.

One way to bridge the divide is to consider adding a more personal touch by packaging the present as part of a theme, she noted.

For example, Cleveland suggested a gift card for the liquor or beer store could be placed in a martini shaker along with a favourite cocktail recipe written on a notecard A similar approach could be taken for purchasing presents for foodies or those who love a good brew. A gift card for a recipient’s favourite restaurant could be placed inside a cookbook, or items related to coffee or tea could be paired with a card loaded with credit to spend at their favourite cafe, she noted. ``There are ways to package it that just take a little bit of time and a little bit of effort and maybe a tiny bit more cost, but that just pull it together in a much more impactful, memorable way,’’ said Cleveland.

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Finding Meaning in Your Life For many of us, the question of finding meaning or significance in our lives is a non-issue. We find our careers meaningful, and our families, friends, and recreational activities provide essential sources of meaning or significance. But, sometimes people have accidents or illnesses which call all of that into question.

If an accident or illness prevents you from working, you may feel an overwhelming sense of meaninglessness.

Likewise, parents whose lives are made meaningful by their children may feel a tragic sense of meaninglessness if they lose their children. The heartache of losing a loved one or a significant other is partly a sense that our life has lost something essential to it. In these cases, it is imperative that one find meaning elsewhere in one’s life. While this is not always simple or easy, it is possible, even in the worst of cases. Imagine how drastically your life would change if you suffered a brain or spinal cord injury that left you paralyzed or unable to function as you once did. This sort of injury can be a tremendous challenge, and yet the vast majority of people who suffer these injuries are resilient. They bounce back and or I know the plans I have for somehow find meaning in their life. There is always you,” declares the LORD,“plans hope, and even if the hope is not for a full recovery, at to prosper you and not to harm you, least it can be for a meaningful life. plans to give you hope and a future.”

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The Rossland Sacred Heart CWL met on Nov. 13th for their monthly meeting. The meeting opened with a spiritual which focused on the idea that God takes “ordinary” people to perform extraordinary tasks in our daily lives.

President, Alida Nesmith reported on the huge success of Sacred Hearts’ annual Fall Tea and Bazaar which took place in October. Alida, along with Past-President Maureen Oliver, convened the event and she thanked all members for their help and support.

With the proceeds the League will be able to make donations to Rachaels Vineyard and Grief to Grace as well as to Sacred Heart Parish itself.

On a sadder note October saw the passing of two long time Sacred Heart CWL members: Marie Odile Caron and Marie Meredith Campbell. Our prayers go out to their families.

On Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. the CWL will be hosting it’s annual Advent Music Celebration. There will be music performed by both Sacred Heart Choirs along with some spiritual readings and meditations.

Afterwards hot chocolate and cookies will be served in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. A silver collection will be taken during the event and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Rossland Food Bank. Also, on Dec. 1 there will be a mass for the deceased CWL members.

Then, on Dec. 11 members will be getting together for a potluck supper and gift exchange to celebrate the Christmas season.

Prayers before civic meetings draws concern THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - It happens every week at meetings in towns, counties and cities nationwide. A lawmaker or religious leader leads a prayer before officials begin the business of zoning changes, contract approvals and trash pickup.

But citizens are increasingly taking issue with these prayers, some of which have been in place for decades. At least five lawsuits around the country - in California, Florida, Missouri, New York, and Tennessee - are actively challenging pre-meeting prayers.

Lawyers on both sides say there is a new complaint almost weekly, though they don’t always end up in court. When they do, it seems even courts are struggling to draw the line over the acceptable ways to pray.

Citizens in Lancaster, Calif., for example, voted overwhelmingly in 2010 to continue their prayers despite the threat of a lawsuit. Mayor R. Rex Parris says the city of 158,000 has already likely spent about $500,000 defending the practice, and he expects to spend more before the case is over. He said the issue is worth it because it has brought the town together.

Other towns have gone the opposite route, stopping prayer altogether when challenged.

Henrico County, Va., stopped prayers recently after lawmakers reviewed recent court decisions and determined it would be too difficult to police the content of prayers.

Still other towns have modified their practices rather than give them up entirely. Earlier this year Kannapolis, N.C., population 45,000, stopped allowing council members to deliver prayers before meetings after getting a Freedom From Religion Foundation letter. Now members pray silently. Council members didn’t want to change the way they prayed, but they also didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars fighting a losing lawsuit.

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The Alzheimer Society of BC is working hard to fund research in prevention and treatment, and has offices throughout the province to support those coping with the illness.

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Fry said. “He helped me pull through and Kerrin Lee-Gartner, the 1992 Olympic get it. Grant really made me believe that I gold medalist, had Rutherglen as a could actually do it. Even when I thought coach as a young teen and attributes the I couldn’t and didn’t ski very well at all, he Rossland Secondary School grad with her had confidence in my ability.” early development.

It was Fry who convinced “I often think the coachRutherglen to return to Red “He touched a es that instruct the athlete 10-years ago to help out with lot of people when they are younger and the Nancy Greene and the Red more impressionable make that he coached Mountain Racers. Since then, the difference later down the Rutherglen has also coached in his time, road,” Lee-Gartner said.

Brian’s son Steven and guided and still does At the 1985 Ski his journey to the pinnacle of today.”

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“It was something I took more seriously than any other aspects of coaching, was teaching life skills too,” added Rutherglen.

Lee-Gartner also stressed that his contributions far exceeded the success he and his racers enjoyed, but rather how his love of skiing was passed down to each and every athlete he trained.

“He touched a lot of people that he coached in his time, and still does today.

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Top left: A young Grant Rutherglen works out with Red Mountain Racer coach Charlie Coflin in 1969. Today Rutherglen coaches young skiers (above) and remembers past successes such as the 1985 Canadian National ski team (left) that included Red Mountain Racers Tim McIver, Karrin Lee, Derrek Trussler, Don Stevens and Felix Belcyk. Rutherglen was inducted into the Canadian Ski Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday.

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He wasn’t called the “human dart” for his speed down the slopes, but for crashing a hang glider into a mountain near Banff. Yet the same quest for adventure, commitment, and generous spirit has Trail resident Grant Rutherglen hauling in the accolades.

Forty years of coaching a demanding sport like alpine ski racing is not very common, but coupled with the unprecedented success of delivering nearly a dozen racers to the Canadian National Ski Team is a feat that deserves recognition.

Trail’s Grant Rutherglen was inducted into the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Hall of Fame on Saturday in Banff, Alta., just after receiving news that his name will also be etched on Greater Trail’s Home of Champions monument in May, 2013.

“It’s great, I’m really proud of the accomplishment and all the years,” Rutherglen told the Trail Times. “The biggest thing is that it’s just one big family.”

Rutherglen is a product of the most successful ski program in North America: the Red Mountain Racers. Over 30 National Team members have trained at Red Mountain, and Rutherglen coached 10 of them. While the success of the athletes is a big part of the 61-year-old’s legacy, it was much more than that.

“In the coaching part of it, the highlight would be those athletes that went on to the Canadian Ski Team, but in the Canadian Ski Federation, course conducting and examining or as a facilitator, the (highlight) was the camaraderie,” said

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BY TIMES STAFF Castlegar native Travis Green will assume head coaching duties for the Portland Winterhawks after the Western Hockey League found the team guilty of contravening player benefit rules.

Green, the assistant coach and assistant GM, replaced head coach and GM Mike Johnston who was suspended for the remainder of the season including playoffs for violations related to player benefits. The WHL also fined the Winterhawks $200,000, and barred the team from participating in the first five rounds of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft and forfeited the team’s first round picks in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The WHL took disciplinary action after a league audit found the team had committed the following violations: • A player contract signed in 2009, included flights for the player’s family and a summer training program.

• Over the last five years, seven families were provided flights 2-4 times per season based on financial need and their distance from Portland.

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• Twice in the last five years the team paid for two players to each have a one-week summer training regimen.

• The Winterhawks provided a cell phone for its team captain for a period of three seasons.

The WHL’s audit found no violations involving monetary payments made to players, their families or agents, or any violations related to the league’s educational packages.

“After fully cooperating with the league’s investigation, we were extremely surprised at the excessive nature of the sanctions, and we don’t feel they are in line with the scope of the violations we were found to have committed,” said Johnston in a release on the Portland Winterhawks’ website.

“We believe that apart from recruiting trips and parents’ weekend, there is no prohibition in the rules governing flights for players’ parents, which were the majority of the infractions,” continued Johnston. “We are currently exploring our options on how we will proceed. Despite our objections, the league has made its decision, and our players will continue to pursue the goal of winning a WHL championship.”

Numerous players from Greater Trail such as Terry Jones, Todd Robinson, Gord Walker, and Craig Cunningham have played for the Hawks including current Portland forward Joey Baker.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Marion Rolland of France was fastest in training for the second straight day at the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup on Thursday.

Daniela Merighetti of Italy was second and Anna Fenninger of Austria was third.

American ski star Lindsey Vonn, who posted the fastest time in the first training run, did not ski Thursday.

Her teammate Stacey Cook said Vonn did not feel well in the morning.

“I had breakfast with her this morning and she seemed cheery and her normal self, so somewhere between breakfast and here I guess she wasn’t feeling well,” Cook said. “She’ll be ready for tomorrow, I know it. She’ll make all of us look bad again.”

The first of two women’s downhills at Lake Louise is scheduled for Friday. The women will also race super-G on Sunday.

Vonn swept all three races last year. She’s won 11 career World Cups at Lake Louise.

Rolland’s previous best result in a Lake Louise downhill was seventh in 2010.

Larisa Yurkiw is the lone Canadian racing downhill at Lake Louise. She was 35th.

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- Mike McEwen and Stefanie Lawton both needed extra-end wins to remain undefeated at the Capital One Canada Cup curling competition.

McEwen improved to 3-0 with a 9-8 extraend win over John Epping on Thursday.

McEwen scored two in the ninth end, but Epping’s rink from Peterborough, Ont., came right back with two in the 10th. After easily laying his last stone into an open

house, a measurement showed Epping’s second rock was closer to the button than McEwen’s lead stone.

But McEwen made no mistake with the hammer in the extra end, easily clearing out Epping’s rock and scoring the winning point.

In women’s action, Saskatoon’s Lawton also needed an extra end to improve to 3-0, beating Winnipeg’s Chelsea Carey 6-5.

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Carey fell to 0-3.

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McEwen moved just ahead of fellow Winnipeg native Jeff Stoughton (2-0) who was idle in Draw 4.

Also in Draw 4, Edmonton’s Kevin Koe improved to 2-1 with an 8-7 win over former Olympic champion Brad Gushue of St. John’s, N.L., while Kevin Martin fell to 1-2.

In women’s competition, Calgary’s Crystal Webster and Heather Nedohin of Sherwood Park, Alta., both improved to 2-1.

Nedohin defeated Sherry Middaugh 8-6.

Middaugh’s Coldwater, Ont., foursome fell to 1-2.

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Get pumped up for winter Play in the snow with Betty-Go-Hard

The highlight of the trip will be a homemade gourmet lunch in the trailhead cabin at the end. Too much fun to miss.

Senior Get Fit is a group session with a personal trainer that will guide you towards your physical fitness goals.

Participants will be introduced to the fitness centre, learning about different exercise programs, safe lifting techniques, avoiding injury and goal setting.

Sessions start on Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Trail Aquatic Centre gym. Must call to preregister.

The Teen Get Fit program is for 13 and 14 year olds who would like to start using the gym at the Aquatic Centre. The session is required prior to using the fitness centre.

The personal trainer will introduce indi-

Ladies CrossCountry Skiing program hits the trails this month.

The series, with Natasha Lockey from Bettygohard, is for beginner to intermediate levels of skiers looking to get out on the trails, get some outdoor exercise, have fun and meet others.

Explore the trails at Champion Lakes, and enjoy a warm up with treats at the cabin.

The program starts Dec. 8 to 15, Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Ladies Snowshoe Adventure for beginners with Natasha Lockey from Bettygohard will be held on Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This adventure is about exploring a gentle trail around Nancy Green Lake.

viduals to the weight room and teach about proper lifting resistance and technique, and how to avoid damage and injuries to the body.

This session will be held on Monday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre.

The upcoming Crime Prevention workshop with Gordon Sims goes on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Trail Aquatic Centre.

The topic will be Personal Safety and Home Security.

Gain valuable information on how to stay safe at home and in the community as well as tips on what to do if a crime should occur.

The workshop is free, but sign up is required to avoid cancellation.

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Small breakfast $3 and large breakfast $5. All proceeds will be donated to the Fruitvale Community Chest.

Tiny Tot Skating Lessons, instructed by Andrea Derksen,

is designed for children three to five years with little or no skating experience and start Monday and Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m. or Tuesday and Thursdays, Dec. 4-20 from 11-11:30 a.m. $28 includes skate rentals. A parent on ice is not necessary.

Lessons for school aged children, aged 5-6, start Monday, from 2:30-3 p.m. or Friday, from 2:45-3:15 p.m. Cost is $15 for three lessons. Please bring a helmet, snow pants and

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Friday Night Special Event Skating on Dec. 7 and 14 is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Come Public Skating and then stay to watch the Nitehawks game.

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Looking for a Christmas idea? Give the gift of Zumba, 10 and 20 pass punch cards are available for $85 and $140.

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By Barry Coulter

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The Ktunaxa Nation will hold two events today to mark their opposition to the Jumbo Glacier resort, one in Vancouver and one in Cranbrook. to mark the filing The Ktunaxa are seek-

ing a judicial review of the BC Government’s approval of the resort, and will submit their application for the review with the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Members of the Ktunaxa leadership will also make a public statement on the steps of the B.C. Law

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At the same time, a public rally and march will take place starting at the Ktunaxa Nation’s Government Building and ending at Rotary Park across from the Courthouse in Cranbrook, where the legal proceedings will ultimately be held.

The B.C. Government approved the resort in an area the Ktunaxa call Qat’muk (GOT MOOK).

The Ktunaxa say Qat’muk is home to the Grizzly Bear Spirit, and is vital to Ktunaxa culture and spirituality and the region’s environment.

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For more details and offers, visit us at your BC Ford Store or ford.ca All offers expire December 15, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. 1Storage term is at the Dealer’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of one year. ††In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ▲Ford Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. ‡‡ Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select Hankook, Continental (credit card gift card), General Tire (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Dunlop, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), Michelin and Toyo tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates (range from November 20 – December 31, 2012) vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. ** Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. © 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Son is learning that crying gets him what he wants Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

kid I ever saw, and his mom seems to need him a lot more than he needs her. I feel like I’m competing for her attention. Any advice?

-- N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Your wife is using her son as an excuse to avoid intimacy. This does a disservice not only to your marriage, but to your child. He is learning that if he cries, he will get whatever he wants, and that he is winning the competition for Mom’s affections.

And yes, she has made it more of a competition than it needs to be. Please don’t blame your son for being “clingy,” and try not to focus on your sexual

told her the departure time had been moved up, and she said she’d drive herself and meet us there.

Two days later, Mary sent me a letter saying she wasn’t coming and lambasted me because I “didn’t know what it was to be a friend.” I thought we’d talk it out, but that was a year ago, and we have yet to speak.

I don’t feel I owe Mary an apology.

Sometimes I think she was looking for an excuse to squeeze me out of her friendship with Sue. It seems immature for a middleaged woman to behave in such a fashion. Any suggestions? -- Three’s a Crowd Dear Crowd: You don’t owe her an apology, although it might help to say you are sorry that things became so complicated and difficult, and you regret that the friendship suffered as a result. And you could ask Sue to help. But frankly, after

all this time, we have to assume Mary isn’t interested in renewing your bond.

Dear Annie: “Confused in N.C.” asked who should pay for birthday and anniversary dinners at a restaurant. Here’s my

solution: When inviting people to a restaurant, I make it clear that I will pay for appetizers, wine and dessert.

Guests are welcome to come whenever, and some only come for dessert, which is

fine. That way, those on a budget can participate, and I don’t break the bank. Often, guests will buy a bottle of wine for the table as a birthday present. -Can’t Always Entertain at Home

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frustration. Instead, try to get your wife to understand that her behavior is unfair to the boy. Urge her to discuss this with her doctor, your child’s pediatrician or a counselor.

Dear Annie: I’ve been friends with “Sue” and “Mary” for years. Last year, I asked Sue to drive me to a cosmetic medical procedure in another state. She agreed and also wanted the procedure. She asked me to include Mary, which meant planning the trip around Mary’s work schedule.

We set tentative dates, and I made motel reservations and arranged clinic availability. Mary kept changing her mind about coming and finally admitted that she didn’t want the procedure. When she cancelled again, Sue moved up our departure time. Mary then reconsidered and wanted to come after all. I

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Dear Annie: My wife and I have a wonderful 3-year-old son. We have a great home and make good money, but life stinks.

For the past year, my wife has insisted on allowing our son to sleep in our bed. And in case you’re about to ask, the answer is yes, we have not been able to do the one thing that married people normally do in bed.

When my wife puts our son in his own bed, she unbuttons her shirt and lets him nurse until he falls asleep. Without fail, he wakes up before midnight and walks into our room. If I tell him to go back to his room, he starts crying, and my wife then permits him to crawl into our bed.

I went to a therapist on my own. His advice was to tell my wife, “You can sleep in our son’s bed if you want it that way.” Guess what.

She did.

He’s the clingiest

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Focus on home, family and domestic activities today.

A conversation with a parent might be particularly significant. (“Luke, I am your father.”)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a busy day. You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see. Enjoy short trips, running errands and talking to everyone.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your cash flow and your money scene.

Get a good picture of how much money you don’t have.

You might want to give some thought to looking for a different job or making money on the side.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might be a bit more emotional than usual today because the Moon is in your sign. No worries. This happens for about two days every

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month.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’ll enjoy privacy or some moments of solitude today if you can swing it, because you need some downtime. It’s hard out there without your towel. Have a quiet day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Schmoozing with others will please you today. In particular, you’ll like meetings and talking to people in clubs or classes. Share your dreams for the future with someone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Aspects of your private life likely will be public today, especially in the eyes of bosses and VIPs. If you feel guarded about something, be aware of this!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Do something different today. Go someplace you’ve never been before. You’re hungry for adventure, and you want to learn something new!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Focus on clearly defining shared property, debt, taxes and inheritances. Don’t leave things up to anyone’s imagination. Spell it out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.

Don’t worry -- in two weeks, others will go more than half-

way when dealing with you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Do what you can to become more efficient and productive.

Make lists. Get the support equipment you need to help you work better. This is a good day to focus on health issues as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A playful day! Do something that pleases you -- perhaps watching sports or a movie, or

enjoying lunch or dinner with a friend. Playful times with children will delight.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a glib humor that delights others. Furthermore, people love your sassy attitude and daring willingness to openly speak your mind.

You are generous, friendly and definitely flirtatious. You’re a free spirit, which is why it’s important that you have the freedom to express yourself.

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Open any door!

Birthdate of: Jeremy Northam, actor, Zoe Kravitz, actress; Woody Allen, director/ actor.

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FRUITVALE 3bdrm., quiet, includes heat. $750.

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Lower Rossland 3 Bedroom house with garage, large yard + deck. Available for ski season or long term . Furnished or unfurnished 250-362-2105

Trail. Spacious 2 bdrm, renovated, near hospital, F/S, W/D. $850/mo. 250.521.0105

W. Trail. 1 bdrm executive suite. Reno’d, furnished, F/S, W/D, HW flrs, clw ft tub/shower. $900./mo. Incl elec, heat, basic cable, wifi, linens, dishes, small yard. NP, NS, ref. req.

250.304.2781.

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E.TRAIL, 2bdrm. house, no bsmt. $850./mo. Near Safeway. 250-368-6076.

E.TRAIL, 3BD. No Pets. Appliances incl. $800./mo. Avail. immediately. 250-364-1551 Rossland. Immaculate 2-3 bdrms. N/S, N/P. References.

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TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. $950./mo. N/S, N/P. Avail.

Dec.1st. 250-367-7558

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Trail. Needs fixing. Ideal for handyman that can repair.

250.364.5677.

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1st Trail Real Estate 1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 • 1993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200 • www.coldwellbankertrail.com Happy

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Rossland $549,000

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Montrose $495,000

Trail $479,000

Rossland $449,900

Rossland $379,900

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

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Rossland $359,900

Montrose $324,000

Rossland $297,000

Fruitvale $264,900

Trail $225,000

Trail $189,000

Trail $169,000

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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Trail $139,900

Salmo $139,000

Trail $123,500

Annable $93,000

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Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

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Sunday horoscope

By Francis Drake For Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today you are tempted to make promises that you can’t keep. You might find yourself saying something before you realize that it’s beyond your ability to deliver. (Oops.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful how you handle your money today, because you could go overboard. You might give away too much;

you might spend too much; you might make an unreasonable commitment hoping to earn more. Caution!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t tell fisherman stories, and don’t exaggerate too much today, because you will be tempted to do this. One thing leads to another, and before you know it, you’re stringing out a yarn.

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You feel pleased with yourself today. (There’s nothing wrong with that.) But complacency can lead to inertia, where you just can’t get off the couch. Be careful.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) In your desire to impress others, you might promise too much to someone. Your efforts to enthuse someone might stretch the truth a

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

little, ya think?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Family discussions will be happy and upbeat today.

Nevertheless, be realistic and keep your feet on the ground, especially if others are asking for a favor. Just do what you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a busy, active day for you. Short trips and conversations with everyone will appeal. You’re over the moon about something and want to share your enthusiasm with everyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The only thing that should be in hot water is a teabag.

Keep this in mind before you make financial promises to anyone. Don’t stretch things.

Deal with reality, and tell the

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

truth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You feel cheerful and optimistic today. This could be why you are tempted to spend too much money on indulging in luxuries and other pleasant goodies. Ah, the good life!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t make promises you can’t keep at work today. Be reasonable with deadlines that you give yourself or others. Make health guidelines realistic for yourself as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It’s a well-known fact that abstinence is easier than moderation. Today you’re tempted to go overboard when gambling, taking chances and flirting. Don’t do anything you’ll regret later.

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Be realistic in discussions with bosses, parents and VIPs. Don’t try to impress them with impossible deadlines.

YOU BORN TODAY You are physically dynamic and have enormous power, no matter what your size. Your powerful energy immediately influences your surroundings. You work tirelessly to hone your skills. You are personally strong, and you respect the strength of others. When provoked, you rarely back down. Your year ahead will focus strongly on partnerships and close friendships.

Birthdate of: Lucy Liu, actress; Jim Cuddy, singer/ songwriter; Maria Callas, opera diva.

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Monday/Tuesday horoscope

By Francis Drake

For Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel optimistic today; nevertheless, don’t gamble or use the property or wealth of others without their permission. Put a lid on your exuberance.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to make improvements and big changes at home. Unfortunately, it looks like someone disagrees with you. Be careful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you might feel restricted by your job, you still want to ride in the fast lane today when it comes to finances. You’ve got big ideas about how to earn money, and certainly how to spend it!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be cautious about financial matters today, especially when you are spending on children or on social situations. You might regret going overboard.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the Moon is in your

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sign, which makes you excited and emotional. You’re very enthusiastic about a particular project, even though someone at home might rain on your parade.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Behind-the-scenes efforts might pay off today. The secret is not to worry too much or second-guess yourself. It’s OK to think big!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a popular day, especially when dealing with groups. Don’t be discouraged if someone older or more experienced is critical of you.

Phffft!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) People will notice you today and learn something about your private life. As a result, others might give you things.

It’s only your own feelings of guilt that make it hard for you to accept.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re enthusiastic about travel plans and something that has to do with publishing

and the media. Nevertheless, a private matter still nags at you in the back of your mind. Let it go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t give away the farm today, but do reorganize your assets, especially shared property. Someone older or more experienced in a group might not agree with you, but, so what?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You have to go that extra mile today when dealing with others, because the Moon is opposite your sign. Not to worry; people are happy to see you! Admittedly, relations with authority figures might be strained.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a great day at work.

Look for ways to expand whatever you do or improve it.

Work-related travel is likely.

YOU BORN TODAY You are very focused, which is why you are driven to achieve your goals. You are creative, and many of you have skills and

crafts or a particular technique. On a daily basis, you need privacy and time alone to mentally pull your act together and maintain a healthy balance. In year ahead, an important decision will arise -- choose wisely.

Birthdate of: Amanda Seyfried, actress; Julianne Moore, actress; Brendan Fraser, actor.

For Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a fun-loving day!

Give yourself a chance to kick up your heels. Enjoy sports events, movies, social diversions, playful times with children and chances to express your creative talent.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Home, family and your domestic scene are your primary areas of focus today. A discussion with a female relative (possibly your mother) will be significant. Cocoon at home if you can.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You have a strong need to enlighten others today. You’ve got news to share! Enjoy short trips and conversations with everyone, especially siblings.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your focus is on money today; nevertheless, be careful. Postpone important financial decisions until tomorrow.

To be safe, postpone major purchases until tomorrow as well.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional than usual. Just remember this before you overreact when dealing with others. The good news is this Moon also makes you luckier!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You are best served by working alone or working behind the scenes today. You need a little solitude to sort things out, especially regarding domestic issues at home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A discussion with a female friend will be confidential and meaningful for you today.

Share your hopes and dreams for the future, because feedback from others will help you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s possible that intimate details of your private life will be rather public today.

A classic example would be a domestic argument that takes place in an elevator!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Do something to rev your engine today, because you’re hungry for adventure. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Travel if possible. Talk to people from different back-

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grounds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Focus on details about inheritances, shared property, taxes, insurance matters and such. Get better organized with these red-tape issues.

(Give yourself a warm feeling in your tummy.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Because the Moon today is opposite your sign, you will have to compromise with others. Take an easygoing, tolerant approach to things.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Act on your urge to get better organized. Tidy up (physically) your surroundings. Also give some thought to how you can improve your health. (It’s a self-improvement day.)

YOU BORN TODAY You have a gutsy energy that people like. You face obstacles with courage and style.

Of course, you’re driven to achieve your aims. You’re smart, sassy and fast. You will sacrifice a lot for what you believe. You have great organizational skills, and you’re a good listener. Work hard to build or construct something in the next year, because your rewards soon will follow.

Birthdate of: Roberta Bondar, astronaut; Marisa Tomei, actress; Kevin Sussman, actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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$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 Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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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

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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

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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

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2368 Irwin Avenue, Rossland

1760 Park Street, Rossland

$239,000

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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