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Students from J.L. Crowe’s drama class will be roaming downtown Trail tonight in Victorian dress as part of the Silver City Nites festivities.

Silver City Nites light up tonight

BY TIMES STAFF The Christmas season will light up Trail tonight for the annual Silver City Nites celebration downtown.

A parade, entertainment, games and hot chocolate all come together to bring citizens into the downtown core.

The Silver City Nites Candy Parade kicks things off at 6 p.m. The parade will include the Trail ambassadors, the ATV club, floats, horses and will culminate with Santa Claus getting the traditional Trail honour of riding on a fire truck.

The route begins by the former Eagles Hall on Bay Ave., and proceed to Farwell St., to Cedar Ave., and on to Eldorado St., before finishing by the Fortis building on the Esplanade.

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students from J.L. Crowe will be dressed in Victorian-era clothes and add their interpretation to the evening.

Following the parade, activities will take place in an area on Cedar Ave. Featuring free hot chocolate and hot dogs served up by Local 480.

Two contests will be held for children – a gift wrapping race and blindfolded tree decorating.

Christmas carols will also

be performed by students from St. Michael’s School.

Citizens are invited to bring donations to the Salvation Army food bank.

Everyone attending the festivities will receive an entry for a turkey dinner draw and additional entries will be given to those bringing food bank donations.

A North Pole backdrop will be mounted on the CIBC Wood Gundy building at the

corner of Cedar Ave., and Eldorado St., for people wishing to pose for a photo with the backdrop.

Downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shoppers looking for bargains.

Meanwhile, there will be free admission for children and students accompanied by an adult to the Trail Smoke Eaters game against the Langley Rivermen at the Cominco Arena.

Free parking downtown on Fridays

BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

There may be no free lunch but there is free parking every Friday in downtown Trail this month.

A suggestion brought forth to Trail city council to help boost the downtown economy has materialized in bylaw.

Council has agreed to provide free

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parking in downtown Trail on Fridays for the month of December as a way of encouraging people to come downtown and do as much shopping as possible at local businesses, explained councillor Sean Mackinlay.

“That’s one of council’s main priorities, to make sure we have a viable and sustainable downtown core,” he said.

Brief job action by hospital pharmacists and medical imaging technicians is expected to impact patient services at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital today, says a spokesperson for Interior Health Authority.

Karl Hardt said Thursday that Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) health science employees’ job action will affect the hospital’s operation Friday.

“There will be some impact (today),” he said, although he could not elaborate Thursday on what all would be affected.

Today, a 24-hour essential-service-only strike by medical imaging technologists, who perform x-rays, CT and MRI scans, nuclear medicine tests and other imaging procedures was planned. Job action by members of the unions was expected to result in diagnostic tests, day surgery, or other procedures being delayed or rescheduled for some patients.

The IHA website said essential service staffing levels in these departments would ensure urgent and emergent services required by patients and families will continue to be provided.

The IHA was contacting patients affected by the job action to advise them of the disruption.

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Region gets early avalanche warning

BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff

A high avalanche danger hangs over the West Kootenay Boundary backcountry as instabilities in the snow pack have been compromised by a recent dump of 70 centimetres of storm snow.

The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is warning skiers and snowboarders about a high avalanche risk across the region this week, with the danger easing somewhat from high to considerable as the week wears on.

Alpine areas are at the highest level of warning, while areas in the tree line are rated at a considerable risk. The risk is moderate to low below the treeline.

“Instabilities may ... be triggered naturally or by the weight of a person,” said forecaster Peter Marshall in a briefing from the CAC. He noted that “whumpfing,” shooting cracks and recent avalanches are all strong indicators of an unstable snowpack. Several natural and skier triggered slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported throughout the region last weekend.

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COLOMBO 2 x 6.8LODGE KIDS XMAS PARTY 2x11 Dec.9th Members Only 12:00noon-2:00pm Timmy’s Christmas Telethon Sun.Dec.9 4-10pm on local Channel 10 Shaw.

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The soggy and slippery leaves of fall are being removed by City of Trail workers throughout the city by any means necessary, including a power sweeper on the banks of the Columbia River.

Airport makes quick fix to fuel concerns

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A short-term fix to the current aircraft fuelling system at the Trail Regional Airport has avoided a potential tangle with Transport Canada officials.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary airport manager Bryan

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Teasdale said when the federal government’s Dangerous Goods Civil Aviation inspectors visited in early October they issued a notice of non compliance against the airport and advised upgrades to the delivery of its fuelling services.

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fuelling system was at stake for its customers that included Pacific Coastal, plane charters, Medevac services and helicopters, said Teasdale, even though the revisions were considered “minor.”

The existing truck, a 1975 International, had not moved in years and it did not go off site. It was mostly a containment facility but had not been inspected in some time and was found to be not suitable for fuel transportation.

“They were concerned with us moving and transporting that truck off of site going to other places,” Teasdale said.

However, even though the airport does not actually transport any dangerous goods—the fuel contractor Sequoia

Fuels transports them to the airport and they fill up the 3,000-gallon truck where it sat— they were required to replace the current fuel truck leased from Sequoia Fuels with a newer unit that met current Dangerous Goods regulations, he said.

“We had a chance to review and upgrade that fuel truck for the short term to make sure we were in compliance with the regulations if we were ever to move the truck,” Teasdale said. “Now we have a truck that has passed certification and insurance, is road worthy and can transport dangerous goods like jet fuel off the premises if we have to.”

He said there was never any danger to the passengers and

staff of Pacific Coastal with the old truck.

The newer 1988 version is fully inspected, certified and pressure tested. A new explosion proof electrical receptacle was installed for precautionary reasons.

Transport Canada also advised ensuring proper documentation was on site at the airport. All of the documentation was down at the RDKB offices.

The old truck was leased for $2,000 per year. The airport now pays $4,000 for the newer truck.

The long term solution, however, isn’t so clear. Teasdale said the airport should ultimately have a card lock fuelling system at the airport, but it would need to be located near a new terminal building and where the planes taxi to.

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The union representing employees at two Elk Valley mines has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia to try to stop Teck implementing a random drug and alcohol testing program.

The union said the program, brought in to effect on Monday, is unlawful and inconsistent with human rights privacy legislation. The parties are in arbitration, but according to the union there is no way to stop the program quickly without intervention from the court.

Teck said the new program will reduce injuries at work, but the union said this is unjustified, since fatalities and injuries are low at open pit mines in B.C. They said that insurance rates for such mines, which are based in part on injury rates, are lower than those of lawn bowling facilities.

The union representing employees at Teck’s open pit Elkview and Fording River mines filed the petition at the Vancouver courthouse on Nov. 28. The union said the drug and alcohol testing program will randomly select all employees for mandatory screening. It will replace the company’s existing screening process, which only targets employees the company has reasonable cause to test.

However Teck told The Free Press the random testing only applies to operations employees, in other words, those working at the mine sites.

Teck siad that random testing is an effective deterrent to employees considering using alcohol or drugs.

“One of our chief obligations is to provide a safe workplace for our employees,” said Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Governmental Affairs at Teck. “Evidence shows that drug and alcohol use is an issue based on pre-employee screening and also voluntary disclosures by employees.”

Milligan said that 39 per cent of job applicants tested last year tested positive for various drugs of concern.

The union disagrees, saying the testing is an infringement of human rights, treating workers as if they are guilty until proven innocent.

“It is an invasion of privacy,” said Alex Hanson, President of United Steelworkers Local 9346 in Sparwood.

“How far will they go under the guise of safety? And why didn’t they implement this two years ago when coal prices were high? Why do they wait until coal prices have dropped and they don’t have as much work?

“This is a gross invasion and violation of a workers privacy, shows a blatant disregard for the sanctity of the workers person, and completely obliterates the trust of the employeremployee relationship.”

Teck said the new program strikes “an appropriate balance” between protection of privacy and improving the safety of all employees.

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Yan Labreque and son Noa were getting an appetizer of the snow conditions at Red Mountain last weekend. The duo took advantage of the quiet slopes to get in some early-season tobogganing. Things won’t be that quiet this weekend as the resort opens Saturday for the 2012-2013 season.

Emergency departments will remain open FROM PAGE 1 As of press time, Hardt could not quote specific numbers of people contacted that would be affected by the job action.

There are no picket lines at this time and hospital emergency departments will remain open to see people with urgent medical conditions.

The first strike Thursday was to be by hospital pharmacists who perform essential services only from 9 a.m. to midnight. But there was no impact to patient services at KBRH based on the pharmacy job action, said Hardt.

Mediator Vince Ready was brought in Tuesday after negotiations that started in February failed to produce an agreement

between the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the HSPBA—representing a group of health science unions.

However, the HSPBA has not given any indication that it will be putting job action on hold while talks continue.

Hardt said the union has to give 72 hours notice for any further job action and the only notice the IHA has is for the two days in question.

“At this point this is what we have,” he said.

Any updates on job action are being listed on the IHA website under “Job Action.”

Reid Johnson, president of the largest HSPBA union, the Health Sciences Association, said the

B.C. government’s “co-operative gains” bargaining mandate has not produced an employer wage offer, and the presence of a mediator alone isn’t enough to suspend strike action.

He said they tabled a proposal for a four

per cent wage increase over two years, with no benefit concessions.

“And that’s in line with the other public sector agreements that have been reached over the last few months under the government’s cooperative gains mandate,”

he said in a press release.

He said nuclear medicine and other technical specialties are among the highest-skilled positions other than physicians, and there are chronic shortages of qualified staff.

Avalanche Awareness Day in January FROM PAGE 1 “Stick to simple terrain and be aware of what is above you at all times,” he advised.

Up to 70 cm. of moist storm snow has fallen in the past several days, accompanied by generally moderate south-southwest winds, forming wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain.

A frontal system is expected to move through the West Kootenay Boundary this weekend bringing moderate snow, very strong winds and rising freezing levels.

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For those who are still learning to read the snow, in January, Rossland Search and Rescue is expected to stage their annual Avalanche Awareness Days on Red Mountain.

The snows had reached a critical level in the upper reaches of the West Kootenay on Wednesday. The Department of Highways closed the Kootenay Pass Summit in both directions for a 10-kilometre stretch because of avalanche control.

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REGIONAL Trail to connect Grand Forks and Christina Lake Grand Forks Gazette

Work is underway to connect Grand Forks to Christina Lake with development of the Cascade Kettle River Heritage Trail.

The goal of the Grand Forks Community Trails Society is to develop trails around the area and hopes to connect the 17.5 kilometres between Grand Forks to Christina Lake with an accessible trail as a part of the continuing Trans Canada Trail.

The trail would also

cross through the Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park and the Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park.

“The Grand Forks Trails Society is creating a vision for the community,” explained Chris Moslin, chair of the Grand Forks Community Trails Society.

“It’s really a stretch of land that the community knows really well because there’s a lot of history and a lot of folklore associated with this route.”

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starting from 68th Avenue has already begun with the help of Roxul, which has been updating its parking lot and the path behind their property.

“It’s all about the process; every process has a timeline, intake and rules,” Moslin said.

“With the construction of Roxul’s parking lot and the leveling – (it’s) pretty committed to developing that area. It looks all right now but in 20 years there will be bushes and plants and a real-

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A 60-year-old Nakusp woman has been arrested just east of Grand Forks after being found with 8.4 kg (18 and a half pounds) of marijuana.

The constable on patrol noticed a vehicle driving slightly erratically on Nov. 28. The officer stopped the car and checked the driver. When she smelled the recognizable odour of pot.

During the search of her vehicle, the Grand Forks RCMP discovered 8.4 kilograms of marijuana packaged into smaller portions. The woman has been released on a promise to appear.

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Fountain change goes to Albertan THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. - An Edmonton man is the recipient of all the small change that visitors to Parliament Hill have tossed into the Centennial Flame fountain for the last year.

A House of Commons committee awarded $5,750 to Larry Pempeit, who will carry out a project documenting four people with disabilities “who have played a role in making Alberta a more inclusive society.”

The annual award follows a competition each fall that invites disabled Canadians to pitch a research project.

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Flame on Parliament Hill toss as much as $6,000 each year into the bubbling fountain that has stood as an informal gathering place for almost half a century.

Following an Act of Parliament in 1991, the rain of change has been gathered regularly and put into an award fund destined for a disabled Canadian to complete a project showing the contributions of the disabled to the country and to Parliament.

The Centennial Flame, created for 1967, was to have been dismantled after a year but proved so popular it was given a permanent stay of execution.

Man’s Movember fundraiser tops $95,000

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Women gather to protest against violence towards women in front of the Montreal courthouse on REGINA - A Saskatchewan man Ludwig says the experience has the 23rd anniversary of the Polytechnique massacre, where a lone gunman killed 14 women students had hoped to raise $50,000 for the been overwhelming and the supat University of Montreal technical school, Thursday.

Movember campaign for prostate port has been unbelievable. cancer research and men’s mental The maintenance electrician says health. he never had a moustache before Reed Ludwig’s managers at work and jokes that his wife is looking THE CANADIAN PRESS proposed reforms Thursday on online message said they would shave their heads if forward to him shaving it off.

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has boards, Harper was pouring cold water on the he reached that goal.

More than $38 million was issued an unexpected rebuke to his government’s committee in the House of Commons.

Instead, Ludwig raised $96,321 - raised in Canada for the Movember own firearms advisory committee, rejecting its “Let me be as clear as I can be,” the prime according to the website Movember. campaign, more money than any recommendations and suggesting the group’s minister said in response to a question from NDP com, that’s more than any other other country. membership may need revisiting.

Leader Tom Mulcair.

Documents obtained by the Coalition for Gun “Prohibited weapons exist as a category under Control reveal the committee advising Public the law for essential reasons of public security.

Safety Minister Vic Toews wants some prohibited The government has absolutely no intention of weapons, including hand guns and assault rifles, weakening that category of protections.” reclassified to make them more easily available.

Harper stressed repeatedly that the recomThe 14-member group is also pushing to mendations contained in a March 2012 “memomake firearm licences good for at least 10 years, randum for the minister” are not government rather than the current five - a measure opposed policy. by police who say the five-year renewals are a chance to weed out unstable gun owners.

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he apparent lack of interest among local communities in upgrading the Trail Airport is not as real as it may seem.

The members of the East End Services Committee recently rejected the suggestion that airport operations be reviewed. The committee also oversees other Trail area services funded by the regional district such as fire protection, transit, cemeteries and the Community Centre/Selkirk College building.

The problem with the call to action on the airport was that it came from City of Trail and it was pitched as a formal “service review.”

The view of the Silver City’s other partners in these services is that, based on experience, any such request by Trail is likely to be a manoeuvre by the city to pay a smaller share of the costs. Service reviews themselves are seen as long, drawn out affairs involving many meetings and consultants’ reports which result in no changes to the status quo, which many of the partners are satisfied with anyway.

Trail council’s bellicose approach to intracommunity relations bears some semblance to the

Israelis and growth similar Palestinians to what has in its steadfast been experirefusal to conenced; and sider how the high growth world looks resulting from from the other aggressive side.

This marketing and RAYMOND approach was a second aircrystallized line offering when a preflights.

Ray of Light vious counOnly 15 cil replaced months after councillor Gord DeRosa the document was issued, as its regional representa- the airport has matched tive, who was viewed as the medium, 10-year too conciliatory, with that growth scenario as a result noted diplomat Robert of Pacific Coastal adding Cacchioni. I am unaware of an additional daily flight to any improvement in rela- and from Vancouver. Some tions as a result. of this could be a temIt would be a shame if porary blip resulting from the acrimony that has so dam construction, but the coloured regional services report notes that provinin recent years led to the cial forecasts for the Lower shelving of the airport mas- Columbia’s two major ecoter plan completed in 2011. nomic sectors, mining/ The report called for staged metallurgy and health care improvements to the air- call for continued modest port based on usage growth growth and that Teck, 5N and paid for largely by pas- Plus (Firebird Electronics), sengers and grants from KC Recycling and Toxco senior levels of govern- all have expansion plans ment, as opposed to local underway or on the books. taxes which pay most of the The report calls for the current costs.

4,000-foot paved runway Three scenarios for to be extended by 1,000 traffic at the airport are feet, which is as much as presented in the report: the existing property can Low or shrinking based on accommodate. This would aggressive marketing by allow for greater operatcarriers using the Castlegar ing efficiency of the pasAirport as well as other fac- senger planes currently tors; baseline or medium using the airport, as well

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as the DASHs favoured by Air Canada on its short hop routes.

Other improvements suggested include low-key improvements to navigational aids and procedures to increase service reliability during the foggy months, better vehicle access and expanded parking, a new, larger terminal of 5,500-to-6,500 square feet to replace the limited facility now leased from the Trail Flying Club, and increased staffing that would ultimately replace the current volunteers.

The additional costs would be paid for by increasing parking fees and a $15 airport improvement fee levied on passengers,assuming that senior government grants covered two-thirds of the capital costs. The report projects a likely operating surplus after seven-toeight years, which would relieve local taxpayers from supporting the airport as they do currently.

One issue the report doesn’t directly address is the likelihood that extra fees will affect traffic. One of the attractions of the current regime is that it is cheap for passengers and for the airline, because of the taxpayer subsidy and limited services.

But if you add $30 in fees for a roundtrip ticket and higher costs for parking, you start to chip away at the current price advantage. This might be offset if additional destinations were added.

All of which would have been unnecessary or at least unlikely if Castlegar had been more aggressive in promoting its airport and breaking Air Canada’s monopoly. All it would had taken was the foresight to adopt an operating regime and possibly minimal facilities that would allow for non-secure flights such as those offered by Pacific Coastal.

Trail’s biggest comparative advantage is that passengers don’t have to expend the extra time and energy needed to submit to the ludicrous security charade that now besets anyone using the main terminal at most airports. The shorter drive and slightly better reliability are attractive as well.

Now it’s up to the local politicians to forget about the debate over the service review and get back to the business of ensuring that Greater Trail has an airport that meets its needs.

Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.

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Letters & Opinion

Are Canadian progressives insane?

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oing the same thing Oceans and Fisheries responover and over again sible for monitoring marine and expecting dif- pollution – just one step in an ferent results is the unimpeded march against scidefinition of insanity. If the ence. At this rate, there won’t recent by-election results are be any evidence for progresany indication, then Canadian sives to argue over, let alone progressives are certifiable. make policy on.

For all their Most progrestalk of support sives can probably for evidencerecite in unison based policythe most egremaking, progious Conservative gressive parties assaults on are overlooking Canadian science a major piece and democracy of evidence: over the past two they can’t win years: Cancelling Andrew elections withthe long-form cenout each other. sus, the omnibus That’s the lesson crime bill, the fedTroy Media the Canadian eral government’s Alliance and Progressive lawsuit against Vancouver’s Conservative parties learned in supervised injection site, the the early 2000’s, and it’s the gutting of the Fisheries Act and lesson that the Liberal, NDP Canadian environmental laws, and Green parties will learn and the list goes on. someday too, hopefully sooner Pardon my language, but if than later. I say this as a non- we agree on these issues, why partisan, progressive-leaning can’t we get our shit together voter, deeply concerned about enough to forge a new political the direction our country is alliance? heading in under the current Let’s call it the Liberal Conservative government.

Democratic Party of Canada.

While I respect differences Progressives can and will argue in policy among progressive about the name, and they can parties – things we should and will argue about the issues, always discuss and debate – but that’s what a political party what I don’t understand is the does. need for ideological purity on a That’s what the host of small issues, while we Conservatives do. Their coalilose out on the big ones. tion includes Reformers and While progressives were Progressive Conservatives, and arguing over excrement in many of them strongly disVictoria (the city pumps its agree each other, but they also raw sewage into the ocean), the understand that in order to win Conservatives shut down the on the big issues they have to section of the Department of swallow their ideological purity

and work together.

Currently the Liberals and the NDP are deluding themselves into believing they can win on their own, while the Green Party is playing its role as a single-issue party a little too strongly (they actually need a larger progressive party in power to advance their issues).

The by-election results prove that divided, we fall.

The Liberals were dismal in Durham and Victoria (ridings in the provinces they need to win in), and the NDP narrowly fought off a Green challenge in Victoria, while doing poorly in Durham, and barely registering in Calgary.

Together, a progressive coalition would have taken Victoria, Calgary Centre and given the Conservatives a run for their money in Durham (probably winning there too if residents actually felt that their votes would change government).

The next time someone from a so-called progressive political party asks me to support a specific policy issue, I will respond with a question: What’s your policy on merging with other political parties?

If they respond negatively, so will I: Don’t waste my time.

Together we can accomplish so much more.

Troy Media columnist Andrew Frank is a public relations consultant and an instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the School of Business and the Environmental Protection Technology program.

An editorial from the Kamloops Daily News Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau got one thing right as he faced questions earlier this week about Canada’s recently scrapped gun registry.

Trudeau, considered by many to be the front-runner in the race for leader of his party, told reporters the gun registry was “deeply divisive for far too many people.” As a result, he called the registry, which was the creation of previous Liberal governments, a “failed policy” that isn’t worth bringing back.

Let’s hope, if he is successful in winning his party’s trust, he sticks to his word.

Canada’s long-gun registry was one of our country’s silliest exercises in public safety and a costly one, too. It was rightfully put on the spike. The registry offered illusions of safety but provided no tangible benefits.

Canadians have long

government said none were registered to occupants there.

To the contrary, police accepted the possibility unregistered firearms might be present in a home and acted accordingly. To that end, the registry made no difference.

All the registry created was a new class of offences in Canada’s Criminal Code - “paper crimes” that had no impact on society of public safety and targetted otherwise law-abiding folk.

Trudeau is dancing around the gun registry issue now because he voted against scrapping it in April when Bill C-19 reached Parliament. And the registry remains a hot-button issue in Quebec, where residents are still required to register their guns, thanks to the intervention of a judge there.

In the rest of Canada, however, the gun registry is rightfully gone and Trudeau shows he understands that.

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Gun registry rightfully gone for good accepted some controls on the possession and ownership of firearms are necessary and meaningful. Requiring those who want to own and use firarms to be licenced, for example, is a worthwhile measure. Restricting or prohibiting the sale or owenership of some kids of firearms is another.

Requiring duck and deer hunters to register their sporting shotguns and rifles, however, served no practical purpose and amounted to a senseless bureaucratic exercise.

Proponents of the registry claimed it was useful for police officers required to attend domestic disputes or other kinds of disturbances in private homes. Knowing guns were there allowed them to approach situations differently, it was suggested. The fact is, officers never assumed guns were not present in a home simply because a bureau of

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Symbols Of Christ In The Candy Cane Did you know that the candy cane was first used as a way to help keep children quiet in church? It’s true. Just like children today, kids in the 1670’s in Germany had trouble sitting reverently through church. Then a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral, came up with a plan to keep the children quiet and happy. He took a well known candy, a “sugar stick” and bent one end to resemble that of a Shepherd’s staff. He gave it to the children to munch on during the long church Christmas ceremonies. That was the quietest church service they had had in a long time!

Candy canes quickly became a tradition - at first mostly reserved for Christmas themed religious ceremonies, but, eventually the candy cane found its way amongst the other sweets on the family Christmas tree.

For many years, candy canes were all white. In the 1920’s, a man by the name of Bob McCormack began making the candy cane with a red stripe to symbolize the blood Jesus shed for us. At first, Bob painted his candy canes for family and friends every year by hand. That all changed when his brother-in-law, a Catholic priest by the name of Gregory Keller, invented a machine that automated the candy cane creation process in about 1950.

Today when we eat a candy cane at Christmastime, we can think of the symbols of Christ that it holds. Its shape reminds us that angels came to announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. It is white to represent Jesus’ sinless life. It has a red stripe to remind us that Jesus shed his blood for us.

The candy cane is hard to remind us that Jesus is our rock and our foundation. When turned upside down the candy cane becomes the letter “J” the first letter of Jesus’ name.

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When my children were young, I had deadlines for my Christmas preparations so that I would be ready. I rushed around as if the coming of Christmas depended on my ability to get things done.

Over the years, I have scaled back. I bake less and I buy less. While many people I know have also scaled back on the purchasing of gifts, Christmas shopping remains a louise national obsession.

The madness begins on Black Friday. According Everyday Theology to market researchers, the annual Black Friday shopping ritual is comparable to a military operation, with people strategically planning their shopping mission weeks in advance.

The Christmas season has become a time of excessive consumption. The excesses of the season, whether it’s credit card debt from overspending, an expanded waistline from overeating, or multiple hangovers from over imbibing, leave many people feeling less than satisfied when the New Year arrives.

Our material preparations play an important role in Christmas. They help to define the festive season, demarcating Christmas from the rest of the year. Christmas is the only holiday I can think of that creates a widespread feeling of goodwill. The spirit of Christmas inspires gladness, generosity and greater civility among people.

When I think about the consumerism of Christmas, the words of the prophet Isaiah come to mind. Isaiah uses the metaphor of a banquet to describe God’s invitation to live a fuller, more satisfying life. Why, God asks, do you waste your money on things that cannot feed your soul?

Why do you work for things that give you no satisfaction?

The Christmas shopping season coincides with the liturgical season of Advent. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation. It’s an appropriate time to replace bargain hunting with some soul searching.

Years ago, when the number of tasks I wanted to complete before Christmas began to overwhelm me, I had an insight. It was so obvious, yet it was something I had overlooked.

Christmas day would come and go, regardless of the state of my preparations. Christmas did not depend on baking, or a pile of gifts under a beautifully decorated tree. The thing that mattered most was my ability to be present to my friends, my family, and my God. Although I still search for the perfect gifts, I have learned to buy less and do less so that I can give more.

In a curious twist, Christmas leads us towards another Friday. While Black Friday’s all consuming focus is about filling up our lives with stuff, this Friday has a different focus. In the birth of the Christ child, Christmas points to Good Friday. Good Friday encourages us to become empty, so that we may live in the lightness of heart that characterizes the Christmas spirit. Christmas is part of God’s strategic operation for us.

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In sport as in life all good things must come to an end, which is unfortunate, because for some, hockey is much more important than that.

Like the neon light that glowed for eight decades welcoming weary players and thirsty patrons to the Rossland Avenue landmark, for over 30 years the Rex Hotel Red Army hockey team was a beacon of excellence in the Trail Commercial Hockey League.

After the Rex Hotel closed its doors in September, the hockey team officially folded last week. Symbolized by the retiring of Rex’s classic Blackhawkcoloured jerseys, the torch has been passed on to its new sponsor Kris Koshey of Allstar Maintenance Ltd. and its Red Wing colours.

“It’s the end of an era, for sure,” said Rex player Jim Maniago.

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Kris Koshey ushers in a new era with the Allstar jersey in Trail Commercial Hockey League action, while Jim Maniago bids farewell to the iconic Rex sweater and logo.

“I’m sure we were the longest running team in the league, I mean the Rex has been in the league as long as anyone can remember.”

Maniago is a veteran of 17 years skating with the Rex Hotel; he remembers going to watch their games when he was a young hockey player, and returned to play with the team after graduat-

ing university.

“The first eight years I played we won six championships. Rex was always a strong team in the league so for sure there’s lots of championships and after-winning parties at the Rex – a lot of good memories.”

In the past, all the TCHL teams would head to the Rex for a cold one after the

game, says Maniago, but, with recent changes to drinking and driving laws, the sport and its players have evolved and changed.

“It’s too bad because Moe (Regnier) has alway been a great sponsor. The team has been a fixture in that league forever, I am sure there is more Rex Hotel’s names on the cup than any other.”

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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks look to keep their five game winning streak going as they play a home-and-home with the Fernie Ghostriders this weekend.

The Hawks are coming off three big wins on the road last week against Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Chase, and need to keep racking up Ws if they are to catch the league-leading Nelson Leafs.

“We’re happy with the way the team is playing, but not only that we are really happy with the way the spirit of the team has come together,” said Hawks coach Terry Jones. “We’re getting lots of contribution from each guy and we’re competing like we should be competing.”

The Hawks have been plagued by injury as much as the Flu bug, yet were able to overcome the perils of the road on the weekend.

Fernie tops the Eddie Mountain Division and is led by 20-year-old forward Brandon Burge who is third in the league in scoring with 39 points.

The Hawks have yet to play the Ghostriders in the 2012-13 season, but Fernie has a 16-6-1-2 record while the Hawks sport a 16-10-1-1, with only a point separating the two teams.

“It’s going to be exciting to parlay last weekend into this weekend, against a good rival, a good competitor,” added Jones. “Now that we’re playing good, solid hockey, we’re really looking forward to playing them this weekend.”

The puck drops tonight at the Beaver Valley Arena at 7:30 p.m.

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The Trail Smoke Eaters are in a dogfight for a playoff spot, but led by forward Brent Baltus the team is finding it has the fire power to compete with any team in the BCHL. Just barely half way through the season, and coming off a two-goal performance in a win against the league-leading Chilliwack Chiefs on Sunday, Baltus has already hit the 20-goal mark and is leading the league in goals, while tied for second in points with 35.

“It is kind of nice to have a breakout season in the BCHL because last year I definitely didn’t produce quite as much, so it is nice to contribute offensively,” said Baltus Wednesday.

Baltus has already surpassed his total output from last year, 14-1630, and attributes his early success to renewed confidence.

“I put in a lot of work in the off season, but I think it is just a lot to do with confidence and having a bigger role on the team this year, with more ice time, and more responsibility, but I think confidence is the biggest thing.”

The Smokies coaching staff depend on the skilled winger to be a leader on and off the ice, and knows he is a reliable and productive asset in any situation whether it be the power play, penalty kill, or even strength.

“He’s been up there now (at the top of scoring race) for a few weeks, it’s not like it just happened recently,” said assistant coach Brent Heaven. “He’s been great all the time. He works hard and you know what you’re going to get out of him every night - without him we’d be a lot different team.”

His success has not gone unnoticed outside of the BCHL either. Last month the graduating forward also committed to play for the University of Alaska, Anchorage Seawolves in the NCAA Div. 1 hockey.

“I am really looking forward to next year, but we’ve got the rest of this year to focus on for now so we’ll see what happens,” said Baltus.

Just how special is Baltus?

Trail has not had a top 10 scorer since Massimo Provenzano won the scoring title in 1997 and not one 20-goal scorer in all of last year.

“That would definitely be a bonus, but I think the main goal for us right now is to get into the playoffs, and whatever happens with the scoring race happens.”

Linemate Garrett McMullen is also producing, and is currently in the top 20 in league scoring, while Tyler Berkholtz and import Luke Sandler are contributing more and more as the season wears on.

Sandler had a big four-point night against the Chiefs, and along with McMullen, the Smokies are on pace to have at least three 20-goal scorers this season.

But all engines have to keep firing if the Smokies are to move up the standings and secure a playoff spot in the tight Interior division.

“Any two games can change the standings. It’s tight and you can’t afford to give away points. The inter-divisional games, you’ve got to get those wins and try to get a bit of a cushion before we go into the Christmas break,” says Heaven.

The Smokies played Vernon Thursday night but scores were unavailable at press time. They face off against the Langley Rivermen tonight at the Cominco Arena at 7:30 p.m.

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Trail’s Derek Davis has been ripping up the field lacrosse league in Kelowna this fall. The 16-yearold also competed at the 2012 Space Needle Shootout lacrosse tournament in Seattle last week with UBC Okanagan.

Despite losing all four games, Davis was chosen player of the game in two of four matches, scoring two of the team’s four goals.

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mittments, will attract a lot more eyeballs in North America despite the sleep deprivation European time zone scheduling will require.

So, there is some good for some, coming out of the NHL’s inability to figure out its business.

The main downside, and that may be partly upside, too, of the NHL being AWOL (L being permission from fans) is that the sport will take a hit in its overall participation rates - rates already impacted by the cost to parents and communities of supporting young players and teams.

After all, if excelling through the amateur ranks is going to be a less likely ticket to fame and fortune in one sport, why wouldn’t parents who foot considerable bills for their charges to take part encourage those charges to try different ventures towards that goal.

Hockey participation rates have been shrinking for a while now, and if trouble appears always to be on the horizon for

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By Times Staff All former Trail Smoke Eaters are invited to bring their appetites and best stories to the team’s annual banquet.

The luncheon goes at noon on Dec. 22 at Cantons and will feature lots of laughs and great food.

The organizers are also opening the diner up to all the Smokies who played in the Savage Cup after the WIHL folded.

Over 70 attended last year’s function but there is room for more, says organizer and former Smokie Wayne Florko.

Call Wayne at 368-5645 to RSVP.

Lockout affects all hockey ranks

he question might be whether the NHL lockout is actually good for society rather than a drag on the economy.

It may be hard for some to pick sides among the two combatants, the NHLPA and the NHL, but is becoming easy to see that there are some winners in the socioeconomic mix.

Junior Hockey and minor pro teams are almost uniformly reporting higher attendance at their games, and businesses that do not rely on NHL hockey are issuing similar comments on their revenue streams. There isn’t much doubt that other high level sports are also having improved ratings and attendance, chief among them soccer and curling here, all because two decades of NHL squabbling have at least partly turned off former partisans.

We can expect that the world junior championships, partly because of rosters enhanced by top class young players formerly unavailable because of pro com-

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Another downside for many Canadians will be that the reduced numbers of players working their way through minor levels will increase the taxpayer cost (subsidy) for ice facilities that are already closed more than they are open in many cities and small towns.

Those facilities cannot easily be re-purposed, nor can their maintenance costs be much diminished.

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Following the tour, Christmas treats will be provided for each child to take home plus get your picture taken with Santa.

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Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour will be on Dec. 18.

Join the trip around town to see the best lit spots. A bus will pick you up and return you to your pickup location at the Beaver Valley Manor at 6 p.m., Mountainside Village 6:10 p.m. and Montrose Hall at 6:25 p.m.

After the tour, we’ll stop for coffeehot chocolate and a sweet at the Beaver Valley Manor. Cost is $5 per person. Thank you to the Nitehawks, Ferraro Foods, and BV Recreation for sponsoring this annual event.

Please call Kelly at 367-9319 for more information.

Christmas Camps coming up this month

Christmas Camp Cawabunga for ages 6 to 12 will run Dec. 27, 28, and Jan. 2-4.

Just like our summer camp, these days will be packed with tons of fun activities, games, crafts, swimming and skating.

Each day runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and drop off starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre gym.

The swimming and skating is included in the price, and there will be a free pizza lunch available on the last day. Don’t miss out on an excellent time. These camps are Non-TRP exempt; cost is $108 for all five days, $88 for the second child, and $35 for individual days.

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Power Skating and Hockey Christmas Camp is for ages 6 to 12. This camp will run Jan. 2 to 4, Wednesday to Friday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 6 to 7 or 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for ages 8 to 12.

This camp is a great opportunity to get some extra ice time playing fun games and learning some new skills with our qualified coach. Full hockey gear is required.

Free Christmas Skate with Santa is happening on Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre. This event is sponsored by the Trail Kiwanis Club. Come out for a fun skate and get into the Christmas spirit.

Meet Santa and get your photo taken, play games on the ice, and win prizes. There will be free hot chocolate, and pizza will be sold by the slice. An event for the whole family.

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Snowshoe Adventure for beginners goes Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This adventure is about exploring a gentle trail around Nancy Green Lake. The highlight of the trip will be a homemade gourmet lunch in the trailhead cabin at the end. Too much fun to miss.

Remember that it’s New Year’s resolution season and it’s time to start thinking about improving your fitness and health for the new year. How about a personal training session? Get on track with a successful fitness program that can be designed according to your specific needs and goals. A fantastic way to get motivated and reach your true potential. To book a trainer, call our front desk at 364-0888.

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about their flirtation, as I wanted to see where it was headed.

When my husband said maybe we should work on our marriage, we went for couples counseling. That’s when I brought it up, showing the counselor all of the photographs and emails I found.

My husband says he did nothing wrong, that I ruined a good friendship, and that he feels “violated” because I snooped on his computer. He has since changed all of his passwords. But he still wants to work on our marriage.

If he thinks he did nothing wrong, it makes me believe he

for Christmas dinner and bringing her son.

I do not feel comfortable around my cousin.

I think he is dangerous. My relatives say it’s time for the family to heal, and I should forgive him. They are all willing to sit down with him because they think he is clean and drug-free. I don’t trust that he is, and I don’t want my children in his presence. What do you think? -- Niece Dear Niece: You should protect your children from anyone who poses a danger.

But you aren’t giving your cousin a chance to reintegrate himself into the family if he is, in fact, clean. We understand your reluctance to be around him, but addicts who are making a sincere effort need the emotional support of their families. How long has he claimed to be drug-free? Is there any evidence that he has relapsed? You might consider stopping by Grandma’s

house without your children to check on the situation and say hello, and then have your Christmas dinner elsewhere.

Dear Annie: This is for “North Carolina,” who does not appreciate his boss’s language.

Since the boss is willing to work on it, I suggest he place a “Fine Jar” on the table with a list of words and their corresponding fines. Every time anyone says one of the words, he has to pay the fine. The money can go toward refresh-

ments at the next meeting or to charity.

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will do it again, and who knows where it will lead? How can I work on our marriage if he won’t acknowledge that his actions were more than “friendly”?

-- In Limbo Dear Limbo: Your counselor should be addressing these issues during your sessions. If that hasn’t happened, please go back and try again. Your husband needs to admit that his interest in this woman was inappropriate and put your marriage at risk. There are also trust and communication issues. This is what counseling is for.

The two of you have a lot of work to do, but it requires honesty all around.

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Dear Annie: Three months ago, my husband and I were introduced to a couple through mutual friends. My husband could not take his eyes off the woman all evening. They arranged to go on an all-day seminar course together.

The course leader took a suggestive photo of them that he circulated to all his male friends.

Shortly after, he asked for a divorce out of the blue, saying I criticized him too much.

I snooped on his computer and found the photo along with other highly flirtatious emails, one of them arranging to meet this woman during the day.

Both of them made excuses, telling her boyfriend and our mutual friends that they had accidentally bumped into each other. Shortly after that, she broke up with her boyfriend while he was undergoing chemotherapy.

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make every effort to travel or do something to expand your horizons. You’re eager to learn something new.

Remember: You are the pioneer of the zodiac.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s appropriate to feel passionate about shared property and anything you own jointly with others. In fact, you feel passionate about every aspect of your life these days!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Remember to get more sleep because the Sun is now opposite your sign, which is as far away as it gets all year. After all, the Sun is your source of energy.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Because you want to get better organized, give yourself the right tools to do a bang-up job. Buy paint, cleaning equipment, file folders, shelving or whatever it takes.

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Because this is a playful time for you, grab every opportunity to enjoy sports events, see movies and socialize with others. In particular, you’ll enjoy fun activities with children.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This continues to be a time when home, family and realestate matters are of primary focus for you. Discussions with parents can be significant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re eager to share news or enlighten others. That’s why it’s a good time to study, write and communicate. It’s also strong time for those of you in sales and marketing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is one of the best times all year to think about your value system. What really matters in life? For that matter, how much do you value yourself?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) With the Sun in your sign now, you easily attract important people to you and favorable circumstances. Don’t take this for granted. Milk this for all it’s worth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Research or work behind the scenes will benefit you now. In part, this is because you are comfortable working alone and you enjoy your pri-

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It’s a popular time for you, because everyone wants to see your face! Join classes, clubs and organizations. Get out and schmooze!

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Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923.

Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

Position Available Certified H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately.

Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualifications and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce is looking to fill the following positions:

Executive Director If you are someone who takes initiative, accepts guidance, and runs with a plan, someone who is organized, gets things done, and follows-up – then we want to talk to you.

If you are someone who leads the team through attitude, action and appreciation – then we want to talk to you.

This is a full time position having compensation congruent with the BC Chamber’s annual report on staff remuneration.

Do you have: • The ability to follow directives and work with a Board • Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills and communications skills • Experience in marketing, sales and public relations • HR experience, accounting knowledge and computer savvy • At least 3 years of direct involvement with not-for-profit organizations • A relevant post-secondary certificate/diploma/degree Drop off your resume and cover letter describing your greatest strengths you bring to the Chamber in this role, along with salary expectations.

Executive Assistant Reporting to the Executive Director, you aid in achieving the Chamber’s mandate.

Duties include general office tasks and administrative support, plus helping guests to the Visitor Information Center located at the Chamber office.

If you are able to function independently in an ever-changing multi-tasking environment with the spotlight on customer service, we want to talk to you.

Interpersonal skills - vital. Computer proficiency essential. Experience with not-for-profits - beneficial.

Apply for these positions before Monday, December 17 at noon, HR Committee Suite 200 – 1199 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 4A4

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Help Wanted Customized Employment Coordinator The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks a permanent full-time Customized Employment Coordinator to work in the West Kootenay. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Customized Employment Coordinator provides customized employment services for persons with development disabilities and/or other spectrum disorders with an 80% target placement rate.

For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net.

To apply please either email your resume to bgooliefkscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 This posting closes on December 10, 2012

Help Wanted Foxy’s in Trail is seeking to hire

Daytime Cook & Bartenders

Apply at the front desk in person at the Best Western Columbia River Hotel Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

HOME SHARE PROVIDER The Kootenay Society for Community Living supports individuals with developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders.

We currently have opening for Home Share Providers to share their home and provide support to individuals in the West Kootenay.Your qualifications include experience working with individuals with development disabilities and the desire to provide a safe and welcoming home that offers individuals the opportunity for inclusion.

For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net.

To apply, please forward your resume either by email to bgoolieffkscl@telus.net or by fax 250-365-5679

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.

Call for Casual Employment:

The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks casual employees to work in the West Kootenay. Casual employees provide service for persons with development disabilities and/or spectrum disorder in residential settings and in the community. For more information please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net.

To apply please either email your resume to hr-kscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679

Commercial print company seeking experienced team members. All positions considered; top compensation for top performance.

Email: don@RMPrint.com

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 Seeking : Part Time Casual experienced Skid Steer operator for Red Rob’s ( Rossland) snow removal seasonal contract. Brand new Case skidsteer provided and some hand shoveling required.

Hourly rate to be determined on experience and availability. If interested please contact : Chris @ 250-505-4836

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

CLASS 1 driver wanted for steady run from Trail to Vancouver. Must have Super B experience, minimum 2 years.

Contact Darcy@250-231-7328

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We require a CAR WASHER, DETAILER, LOT ATTENDENT to work in a fast paced environment.

Please send or email resume with complete prior job history, references and current driver’s license abstract to: Fred Underwood, Champion Chevrolet 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3 fredunderwood@championgm.com No phone calls please.

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Seasonal Truck Drivers Needed EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail and Fruitvale Areas are looking for professional drivers for part time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: • BC driver’s license (minimum Class 3/Air) • Proven on highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit application along with a photocopy of driver’s license, a driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to:

Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or Fax (250) 442-2677

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Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

ST.MICHAEL’S Catholic School invites applications for the positions of: Substitute Educational Assistant and Substitute Teachers.

Start Date: Immediately. Application Deadline: December 15, 2012.

Contact Julia Mason @250368-6151. View posting details on www.cisnd.ca (Employment page) SYSCO Kelowna is currently seeking an experienced CLASS 1 DRIVER to shuttle from Castlegar to Kelowna four shifts a week from 3pm to 3am. Sysco offers highly competitive pay, bonuses and full benefits, if this sound like a career for you, submit your resume and driver abstract 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

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Automotive Service Technician Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC has an immediate opening for a Certified Automotive Technician.

We are a leader in automotive repair and service and we’re looking to hire and retain the very best. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment.

We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and we’re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential. However, you must have your own tools and safety boots.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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Sales Representative With an exciting new product line and beautifully renovated facilities, Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for a capable, personable and motivated Sales Representative to join its sales team. We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing quality automotive products and exceptional service to our customers.

If you have an abiding interest in automobiles and enjoying sharing your passion with others in a helpful and ethical manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and benefits packages rank among the best anywhere.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Scott Hutt, Sales Manager Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: scott@kalawsky.com

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E.TRAIL EAGLES Hall Rental Available Catering/ Kitchen on Request Inquiries: Kim 250-364-2646 or Gloria 250-368-3707

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Certified Dental Assistant Full time opportunity.

Available immediately.

Good communication and clinical skills a priority.

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Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

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

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Feed & Hay

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755

Heavy Duty Machinery

DIRTBUSTERS Carpet cleaning, area rugs, flood work, furnace & air duct cleaning, 250364-1484, 250-364-0145 MOVING / Junk 250-231-8529

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PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Video Camera Inspection.

24hr Emergency Service. 250-231-8529 Try Our new BP Italian Pizza 24/7 Ordering! BP Hot Foods Deli 250-512-9449 online menu: bpdinermineralsparesortattraction.com

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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.50/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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

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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

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

E.TRAIL, 3BD. No Pets. Appliances incl. $800./mo. Avail. immediately. 250-364-1551 Lower Rossland 3 Bedroom house with garage, large yard + deck. Available for ski season or long term . Furnished or unfurnished 250-362-2105

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Limited Release for Christmas - West Kootenay Boundary Country regional pictorial map poster by renowned artist Jean Louis Rheault. $25 + HST. Available at the Nelson, Trail & Castlegar Visitor Centres & Gallery 2 in Grand Forks

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

Real Estate Houses For Sale Exclusive Factory Direct Pricing on SRI 14s, 16s, doubles & modular homes. Take advantage of our 38 years experience and then take advantage of our pricing only at Lake Country Modular conveniently located next to SRI’s factory.

Huge grants, discounts and factory incentives. Call Don at 1-866-766-2214 or visit us at 515 Beaver Lake Rd, Kelowna www.LCMhomes.com

FRUITVALE, D/T, 1bd. ns/np, coin laundry. Avail. Dec.4.

Call/text 604-788-8509 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250368-5908 ROSSLAND 2bd, clean, quiet, w/d, f/s, N/P, N/S, 250-3629473 TRAIL, 1412 Bay Ave. 2bd. for professionals.

N/S, N/P. Util.incl. 250-231-0495 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 TRAIL, upper Warfield, clean, tidy 2 bedroom condo, free parking, elevator, coin laundry, $750. includes utilities, available now. 250-364-3978 WANETA MANOR 2bd $610, NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423 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.

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Duplex / 4 Plex FRUITVALE 3bdrm., quiet, includes heat. $750.

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SUNNINGDALE, 2-BDRM. 1142 Marianna Crescent. $700. n/s, n/p 250-551-2582

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TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. $950./mo. N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. 250-367-7558 Trail. Needs fixing. Ideal for handyman that can repair.

250.364.5677.

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

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ROOMMATE WANTED to share 2 Bdrm Suite in South Castlegar $465/mth + 1/2 damage, includes utilities, cable/wifi. Working or student only, N/S, No partiers. Room is unfurnished, W/D, TV in otherwise furnished suite.

Phone 250-304-4649

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 2005 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab, mint, only 118,000 km incl summer & winter wheels & tires, 6 speed manual trans, $19,900 OBO contact Ross @ 354-3384

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Montrose $324,000

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Sunday/Monday horoscope

By Francis Drake

For Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) No matter how sympathetic you feel toward others, be careful today. You might be tempted to give away the farm. Remember: True generosity is giving what is needed.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a lovely day for important discussions with partners and close friends because people feel mutually sympathetic to each other.

That’s why it will be easy to reach an agreement.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Co-workers and people connected with your job will be surprisingly supportive today. Accept this, and offer your own support to them in return. What goes around comes around.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Romance is very sweet and affectionate today. Your idealism is aroused, which means you might put someone up on a pedestal. (It’s probably temporary, but it’s kinda fun.)

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Discussions with female relatives will be gentle and affectionate today. Someone might need you to listen. It’s a small thing, yet so important, isn’t it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because your imagination is heightened today, this is a great day for those of you who are working in creative fields.

Nevertheless, imagination is important in many areas of life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful about major expenditures today, because you might be tempted by luxury and elegance. Why not give things a sober second thought?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today you feel kindhearted to everyone you meet. They, in turn, will be friendly to you because generally, the attitude of one person triggers the same in another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) There is a difference between self-sacrifice and martyrdom.

Don’t be a doormat for others if you’re concerned about their misfortunes. Stay strong so that you can help them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your connection with a female authority figure will help you today. This person feels sympathetic to your needs and could promote something that benefits you financially in the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) People view you as being sympathetic and helpful today. This is never a bad thing because kindness is the most important quality. In fact, it’s a wonderful thing to cultivate.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, visit beautiful places! Go to parks, art galleries, gorgeous architectural buildings and museums.

YOU BORN TODAY You are dramatic, powerful and romantic. Your imagination and sense of theatricality create a world in which you fiercely protect your loved ones. No matter what your job, you fantasize about achieving bold exploits.

Personally, you are private and very sensitive. In the year ahead, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish to make room for something new.

Birthdate of: Dame Judi Dench, actress; Jesse Metcalfe, actor; John Cassavetes, actor/ filmmaker.

For Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You can rely on an increasing optimism building in your life for the next eight months.

Count on this. Your glass is going to be half-full!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Continue to look for ways to boost your income, because they exist. Many of you also are shopping for major purchases that really please you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Once every 12 years, each sign gets a burst of good fortune, and now it’s your turn.

Be aware of this. Acknowledge this to yourself. Make the most of it!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your spiritual world is

enhanced now. This is why you find yourself exploring subjects that you used to dismiss.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s appropriate to entertain bigger goals than you ever dreamt you would before. You’re thinking bigger because you have bigger hopes for yourself! (Everything starts with a thought.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Continue to look for ways to boost your reputation among your peers, because they exist.

This is the year to put your name up in lights!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel opportunities abound this year. Similarly, opportunities to explore avenues in publishing, the media, medicine and the law are excellent.

You’re broadening your horizons!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The chances for others to help you now are better than they have been in more than a decade. The next eight months are the perfect time to ask for a loan or get a mortgage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) In the coming year, partnerships will benefit you. Those of you who begin new partnerships will likely hook up with someone older or richer.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your chances to improve your job or get a better job in the coming year are the best they have been in more than a decade. Now is the time to move if this is what you want to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Romance, love affairs, the arts, sports and playful times with children are tops on the menu for you in the next eight months. Life is just a blur of pleasure. (Naturally, one has to work, too.)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your home life will continue to improve for the next eight months. Not only will family life be happier and more gratifying, real-estate opportunities will be excellent.

YOU BORN TODAY You are a gentle soul who finds gratifying rewards in serving others. You are poetic, sensitive and spiritual. Your beliefs matter to you. You don’t easily march to the drumbeat of society. You are a sympathetic, understanding leader who is always appreciative. Your year ahead is the beginning of fresh, exciting new cycle.

Open any door!

Birthdate of: Emmanuelle Chriqui, actress; Emily Dickinson, poet; Kenneth Branagh, actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Jamie Martin, son of Larry and Judy Martin of Trail, and Melissa Kavalench, daughter of Dave and Phyllis Kavalench of Calgary, were married on Nov. 24 in Tulum, Mexico. The couple is residing in Calgary.

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Tuesday horoscope

By Francis Drake For Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be careful you don’t fall for someone selling snake oil today. Your idealism is aroused, and strange and unusual concepts and philosophies might appeal to you.

Beware.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a poor day to make important decisions about

shared property, inheritances, insurance matters, taxes and debt. Be on your guard, because it’s as if you have Vaseline on your lens.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel let down by a partner or close friend today. However, the question to ask yourself is, Were your expectations realistic? And remember that unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Clarify everything at work today, because confusion and misunderstandings are rampant. Don’t be quick to assume someone is being dishonest. This might not be the case.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Parents should be extra vigilant with their children today, because accidents related to poison, chemicals

and bad food are possible.

Make sure you know where your kids are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Family discussions will be circular and confusing today.

You might feel sympathetic toward someone and then discover this person is just crying crocodile tears.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Try to be clear in all your communications with others today, especially siblings and neighbors. People are quick to jump to conclusions that probably are wrong.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a poor day for making important financial decisions or discussions about earnings or major purchases.

Your facts might be wrong, or someone could be string-

ing you along.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your optimism could cloud your judgment today. By longing for “pie in the sky,” you make it tougher to deal with the real world. Don’t withhold information from others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It will please you to work alone or behind the scenes today, because you feel private and not ready to share.

You don’t really trust people today. (This could be a good thing.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If you’re uncomfortable with how things are unfolding in a group situation, just leave. Trust your instincts, because there’s a lot of deception floating around today.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) In discussions with parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs, be very clear about what is expected of you. Likewise, be very clear about what you expect from them.

YOU BORN TODAY Your strong sense of purpose carries you through difficulties and high points so that you can achieve your goals.

Essentially, you’re serious.

Because your focus is steady, others are influenced by you.

This is often why you end up in a position of authority or responsibility. You have strong ethics. In your year ahead, partnerships and close friendships will be your primary focus.

Birthdate of: Jim Harrison, novelist/poet; Rider Strong, actor/filmmaker; Hailee Steinfeld, actress.

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Remember to book your Holiday Appointments!

Grad Skate

Guy Bertrand photo

J.L. Crowe Secondary’s Grad 2013 committee hosted a Grad Skate at the Kids’ Rink at the Cominco Arena on Wednesday night. Participants were asked to bring donations for the local food banks, which resulted in boxes of donations for Greater Trail’s needy. The committee also raised funds for its graduation celebration with the sale of juice and home-made treats.

A Gift Certificate is the perfect gift for your loved ones!

Pedicures, Manicures, Facials, Haircuts & Colours, Perms, Waxing & Pamper Packages Any money denominations also available.

1334 Cedar Ave beside JJ’s Fashions 250-368-3300

The Local Experts™ Ron & Darlene Your 1537 Bay Avenue, Trail

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

Local Home Team 1932 Main Street, Fruitvale

Go Commercial!

302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac 565 Rossland Avenue, Trail

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

$229,000

Charming “heritage-style” home. This 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home features oak in-laid floors, wood-burning fireplace and tons of charm. Upgrades include numerous windows, electrical and roofing. A terrific home at a great price.

Don’t waste time on mundane tasks such as yard care, shoveling and maintenance.

This building has had many upgrades and this unit has been beautifully renovated with an open, modern kitchen, upgraded bathroom, tile, carpets, and fresh paint. Just move in and play! Call your REALTOR® now to view.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Commercial Lease Old Waneta Road

ICE NEW PR

2069 - 6th Avenue, Trail

439 Rossland Avenue, Trail

$170,000

$69,000

Great 2 bdrm home located on a fully 615 Shakespeare Street, Warfield fenced 50x100 flat lot with an insulated $219,000 double garage. New flooring, tons of light, large patio area with lots of privacy. Full 3 bed, 3 bath home with loads of basement with cold storage, dining room character, hardwood floors, updated with built in window bench. Plenty of fruit kitchen, newly finished bathrooms. trees and a veggie garden complete this Lots of upgrades. Call your REALTOR® package. today to view it!

Small and compact this home offers the perfect place for a single or couple at a very affordable price. Many upgrades include a newer kitchen, upgraded bathroom, some wiring and plumbing, air conditioning and more! Call now before it’s gone!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Great 2bdrm/1 bth home located on a flat dead end street - many mechanical upgrades - 3 floors to this home - main floor has been all updated - Home is vacant and ready for quick possession call for a viewing - get in this house for Christmas.

Super deal - home is 14 years young - it has 4 bdrms. and 3 bthrms - great floor plan - 3 floors of living - owner wants to sell so book your viewing of this great home.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

CASTLEGAR CORNER

1002 – 8th Street, Castlegar Great family home in central location!

4 level split design on a huge corner lot features 4 bdrms/3 baths, master bedroom with ensuite, new laminate flooring, huge wrap-around sundeck and private patio area. A double garage, room to park an RV and all your extras with bonus storage area under deck.

See it today!

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!

$114,900

STING NEW LI

2517 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar

$245,000

628 Turner Street, Warfield

5,000 sq. ft. shop with 18 ft ceiling, in floor heating, office space, lunch room, washroom and shower. Large truck doors at each end. Excellent condition and very clean. Good highway exposure and access. C7 zoning allows a wide scope of uses.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

$220,000

3 bdrm/2 bath house with main floor laundry & plenty of storage! A 2 car garage and lots of room to park your rv, extra vehicles or toys! Nice flat lot is just under 1/2 acre with fruit trees and room for a garden.

Just replaced roof Sept., 2012!

#508C-4320 Red Mountain Road, Rossland

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! 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

$179,900

SOLD

$565,000

$425,000

Call Mary A (250) 521-0525

409 Rossland Avenue, Trail

695 Highway 22, Rossland

This 5500 sq.ft. 5 bed / 4 bath home with full southern exposure is situated on a Slalom Creek! This 1791 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 3 bath + den + loft, ski-in/ski-out condo 20 acre fenced parcel just 5 miles south of Rossland. Ideal site for a B&B with at the base of Red is large enough to be spacious living areas, generously sized a comfortable permanent residence for bedrooms, custom built kitchen, large an active family. Building features a gym, workshop in the basement and tons of cinema, rec room, lockers, an elevator storage. and underground parking.

Call Terry 250-231-1101 or Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Deanne Lockhart ext 41

$159,000

This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and wood burning fireplace. The large, flat lot is accented by gorgeous trees and amazing views.

Call your REALTOR® for an appointment to view.

$155,000

$195,000

$419,000

#101-1800 Kirkup Avenue, Rossland

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

#2 Redstone Drive, Rossland

$385,000

Another brand new home at Redstone!

Call me to find out what’s coming next!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

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