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Trail’s population lagging behind West Kootenay’s top towns

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BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER

Meeting in Trail on Feb. 2

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Trail is losing ground in the population race for first place in the West Kootenay.

Although the latest figures from BC Statistics show the Silver City adding some bulk to its populace—rising .2 per cent to 7,283—it is dropping out of contention, behind the steady growth of second place Castlegar and the head start Nelson has, and remains as the region’s third largest community.

Although adding 18 people in the last year gives the city some growth, the Sunflower City has enjoyed steady growth since 2006—and grew by .5 per cent (42 people) in the last year— when the two centres were only 112 people apart with Trail at 7,248 and Castlegar at 7,360.

And, although Trail jumped to 7,365 in 2007 to 2008, it could not sustain that level and began to drop, bottoming out at 7,239 in 2010 before it began to slowly climb back up.

In February Statistics Canada reported Trail had a six per cent increase to 7,681 people living in the city last year, compared to 7,237 in 2006, while Castlegar was 7,816, rising from 7,259.

Nelson went from 9,258 to 10,230.

There is a discrepancy between the two totals, but the B.C. Stats numbers were extrapolated from 2006 census figures, said Jackie Storen, director of demographic analysis with B.C. Stats, and were not based on the 2011 Statistics Canada Census.

B.C. Stats figures are adjusted for net census under coverage in 2006—then births, deaths and migration since the 2006 Census are added or subtracted—this accounts for the difference in what the census reported.

“We look at changes in hydro connections and MSP membership (Medical Services Plan) on a community by community basis and that gives us an idea of how communities are changing on an annual basis,” she said.

In January, 2014, the province’s totals will reflect the new census figures.

Throughout the Kootenay Boundary region Trail’s recent growth was behind only Fruitvale (up .6 per cent) and the unincorporated areas (rural) that rose by .6 per cent to 10,949.

However, Fruitvale’s influx amounted to 12 people in the last year, with the village moving to 2,035, still below its seven-year high of 2,049 in 2008. Other Greater Trail areas enjoyed minor increases—Montrose rising by .2 per cent (two people)—or decreases—Warfield dropping .2 per cent (four people).

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One of the premier advocates against the installation of smart meters will be speaking in one of the last smart-meter-free bastions.

Jerry Flynn, a former captain in the Communications E l e c t r o n i c s Engineering Branch of the Royal Canadian Navy, has marked Trail for an anti-smart meter presentation on Feb. 2 (2-4 p.m.) at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Flynn has studied most aspects of wireless radio communications, including radio theory, antenna theory (both transmitting and receiving antennas), the ionosphere and radio propagation, solar storms and solar flares, and the electromagnetic frequency spectrum.

“Efforts are continuing and I remain hopeful,” he said in an email.

A provincial mandate to affix smart meters to the sides of West Kootenay homes is now being aired by the B.C. Utilities Commission. FortisBC has filed an application to bring the technology into 115,000 West Kootenay and Okanagan homes.

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NELSON

Doctor accused of $66,000 tax evasion

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A pre-trial hearing this week was told that Nelson’s Dr. Warren Fischer is accused of evading about $66,000 in income taxes over three years.

Fischer is charged with three counts each of making false

statements and evading payments in 2006, 2007, 2008. His trial is scheduled for April 22 to 25 and June 24 to 27.

Federal prosecutor Nils Preshaw told Judge Lisa Mrozinski in Nelson Provincial Court on Wednesday the Crown plans to

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call about 20 witnesses. He also revealed the amount Fischer is alleged not to have paid.

Fischer was given until March 29 to submit any preliminary motions, and the Crown until April 12 to respond.

Fischer, who asked to be addressed Wednesday as “Fischer Beneficiary,” declined to accept disclosure documents and said he wanted to settle the matter.

“You have all the evidence here. I’m here today. Why can’t we do it?” he asked.

“Because it’s not the trial date,” Mrozinski replied. “Other individuals are going to have their opportunity in court today. You’ll have your day in court

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Fischer, co-founder of the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, was charged in March of last year and has made three previous court appearances.

He previously said he was an ambassador of the Sovereign Squamish Nation, which claims “freedom from taxes pursuant to legislated common law jurisdiction governance.”

Courts have consistently rejected this argument, also known as the freeman or natural person defence.

Adherents believe statute law is contractual and applies only if a person consents to it.

In 2006, former Nelson dentist Dr. Eva Sydel was convicted of nine counts relating to failure to report almost $1 million in income. She argued that as a natural person, she wasn’t bound by the Income Tax Act. Sydel was sentenced to 18 months in jail and fined over $244,000. She served out her jail sentence but appealed her conviction, arguing she was the victim of a conspiracy of Freemasons and Jews.

Sydel was a disciple of Chilliwack’s Russell Porisky, who last May was sentenced to four and a half years in jail for counselling hundreds of people not to pay their income tax using the natural person theory.

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Winter carnival aimed to support children’s charity

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Fruitvale is getting the ball rolling for children’s charity.

On Saturday, Beaver Valley Lanes will host its first Fruitvale Variety Winter Carnival from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The event is part of the B.C. bowling community’s two-monthlong fundraiser in support of Variety-The Children’s charity.

“Beaver Valley Lanes has been involved for years with Bowl BC and their annual fundraiser for Variety,” said Kris MacGillivray, manager of BV Lanes.

“This year I wanted to go one step further and involve the community.”

Last year, BV Lanes raised $2600, and this year MacGillivray is hoping to strike her $3000 goal.

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Kris MacGillivray of Beaver Valley Lanes is hosting a winter carnival on Saturday in support of Variety – The Children’s charity.

Taking advantage of the frosty climate, MacGillivray has built a few lanes outside the bowling alley and is inviting the community to bowl for Variety.

The pins will be fro-

zen two litre bottles of ice and the balls are also made of ice, said MacGillivray.

Other activities planned for the funfilled day include shots on goal, music

by Freaky Frog, face painting and a BBQ fest donated by the rotary.

The idea was a hit with Patricia Cecchini, mayor of Fruitvale and co-host of the event.

“This gives the community something to celebrate in January,” she said.

Bowl BC has been involved in VarietyThe Children’s Charity for 27 years and has raised over 2.5 million dollars through all the bowling lanes in BC. Variety-The Children’s Charity raises funds and distributes grants throughout BC to help children with special needs.

Police respond to domestic disputes

BY CPL DAVE JOHNSON

claiming nothing had happened, the house was checked and all On Jan. 15, police were called appeared ok. Further follow up to a residence in the Waneta area checks will occur on the home. to a report of a domestic disPolice were called to a home turbance in response in the Shavers Bench to a call to 911. Upon – Greater Trail – area of Trail on Jan. arrival police located two 22 where an assault intoxicated people that had occurred between at first claimed nothing two family members. was wrong and police A male was arrested could leave. Police confor aggravated assault tinued to speak with the individ- after he allegedly hit his brother uals, each claimed the other had in the face with an object causassaulted them and there were ing lacerations that were not life visible injuries. Both parties then threatening. The male is known to claimed nothing had happened. police and he was held in custody Both were arrested and released and appeared before a Judge the with a court date, a report to next morning. The male was held Crown Counsel has been submit- in custody until his next court ted. date early in February.

On Jan. 20, 911 dispatchers The winter carnival in Rossland received a call from a female stat- runs this weekend and police hope ing that she had dialed by mistake all attending have a fun and safe and that there was no problem, time. Police would also like to dispatchers felt the caller sounded remind anyone attending the shaky and a check of police files events that the Liquor Control indicated a history of domestic Act will be enforced and violation abuse. Police attended immediate- tickets issued for drinking in publy and found the female at home lic places.

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St. Michael’s School staff member, Tamara Orr recently accepted a cheque from the ladies at Scotiabank for over $7,000. St. Michael’s participated in the Scotiabank Community Match program in the month of December. These ladies donated their time at the Giving Tree Gala and the Christmas concert. The children of the school will benefit greatly from the efforts of these employees.

Grand Forks’ population slides FROM PAGE 1 Up on the mountain, the Golden City lost a bit of its luster as it fell by five people (.1 per cent) to 3,650 after steadily climbing from 3,278 over the last seven years. Stats Can reported that Rossland’s population jumped up by 8.5 per cent to 3,556 in 2011 from 3,278 in 2006.

Overall, the regional district population rose by 14 people to 31,887, but BC Stats recorded it as zero. It is down from the 32,149 people the district contained in 2009.

Grand Forks was the hardest hit Kootenay-Boundary community in losing 1.5 per cent of their population, or 57 people.

The city has lost 427 people since 2008.

According to Statistics Canada, Fruitvale was up 3.3 per cent to 2,016 residents from 1,952; Montrose was up 1.8 per cent to 1,030 from 1,012 while Warfield sank by 1.7 per cent to 1,700 from 1,729. Overall, the Kootenay Boundary district population rose 1.3 per cent to 31,138 residents.

Nelson is still the largest

Project starts this year FROM PAGE 1 The intent of the afternoon presentation is to make people aware that smart meters are not a good thing for their health.

FortisBC filed an application with the BCUC July 26. The project has an estimated capital cost of approximately $47.7 million and is expected to commence in late 2013 and be completed by 2015.

FortisBC has requested the deadline for the approval of the application be July 20, 2013.

A timetable for the review of the FortisBC application can be found at www.bcuc.com.

West Kootenay community at 9,810, but had zero growth in the last year.

In fact, the Heritage City has been up and down over the last seven years, hitting a high of 9,950 in 2009 before it began to drop.

The town of Creston was the only one to drop in the Central Kootenay Regional District at .4 per cent (19 people) while most places enjoyed marginal or no growth.

Overall, the RDCK grew by .3 per cent (180 people) in the last year to 60,896.

Eagles set to land

BY TIMES STAFF One of the city’s long time halls in the downtown is set to be demolished now that the asbestos removal project is complete.

The City of Trail’s pubic works department is preparing to solicit bids on bringing down the Eagles Hall on the corner of Bay Street and Helena Avenue. The demolition could take place in early spring if the bidding process is successful.

McIsaac said the lot where the hall once stood will function as a temporary parking area until the Downtown Action Plan is implemented.

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Provincial

BCTF spurns government’s offer

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government’s proposed new bargaining framework for teachers has been rejected by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Don McRae unveiled their proposal Thursday, calling it a new path to a 10-year agreement to “labour peace” with the province’s 40,000 public school teachers.

The proposed framework calls for pay increases based on an average of nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government employees, and a separate “education policy council” to administer funds for classroom support.

Clark and McRae stressed that it would offer teachers a formal role in policy decisions, and a voice in allocating a “priority education investment fund” that would rise to $100 million by the third year.

BCTF president Susan Lambert said the proposal was shared with her Wednesday, and she considers it a “nonstarter.” Removing class size and special needs support issues

Court of Canada that overturned parts of legislation passed by the B.C. Liberals in 2002. That case is to go to B.C. Supreme Court next fall.

Clark said the intent is to elevate discussion, not to achieve a long-term deal before the May election.

“It’s not about helping the government, and it’s not about helping the union.

It’s about helping the kids,” Clark said. “I know that’s a culture shift for many of the parties around the table, including the government, but we have to do it.”

Lambert said the timing of the government’s announcement is surprising, since the BCTF and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association have just reached their own tentative agreement on new bargaining framework.

To be voted on Evan Seal/Black Press Education Minister Don McRae and Premier Christy Clark announce their by executives of the proposed new teacher bargaining structure at a Surrey elementary school school district bargaining agent and Thursday. the BCTF, it includes from union negotia- bargaining rights that have a constitutional a shared method for tions is unacceptable, we have fought long right to bargain work- calculating costs. Last she said. and hard for in the ing conditions.” year’s teacher strike “It’s quite ludi- courts,” Lambert told The union has was marked by huge crous that govern- CKNW radio. “We another legal action discrepancies in the ment would hold fought a 10-year battle in process, based on a costs of raises and out a 10-year deal in to achieve a decision precedent-setting rul- other bargaining protrade for giving up that, yes, teachers ing by the Supreme posals.

Parksville

School closure not planned despite deficit

By Lissa Alexander

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The local school board is looking for ways to find $1.1 million dollars to balance its budget and Lynette Kershaw says school

closures are “the very last thing we would contemplate.”

Kershaw, the board chair, said they are in the first stages of this year’s budget process and haven’t delved into the details yet.

But she and other board members said they will stay true to the platform they were elected on, intent on keeping schools open.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. - An oldtimers hockey team hit the ice as darkness fell Wednesday, but they weren’t chasing a puck.

The Old Dogs jumped into action and probably saved the lives of a woman and two dogs after they plunged into the water from a ledge of ice along the Thompson River.

Team mem“That water’s bers were havcold and ing a few beers running. It with a clear view of the riverfront could have a stone’s throw been a away when they catastrophe.” saw the woman and the dogs break Yvonne Johnson through the ice.

“We were just trying to help the young lady out of the river when she went in,” said Bert Kant, drying out after his January dip.

“I missed the Polar Bear Swim,” he quipped, adding “We can laugh because everything is OK.” Kathryn Easton was walking her brother’s dog along the shore when the animal fell into the river. With another, smaller dog on her shoulders, she tried to rescue the canine on her own.

“We watched her go down,” said Yvonne Johnson, another witness.

“That water’s cold and it’s running. It could have been a catastrophe.”

Knowing the risks of compounding the crisis - the ice is unstable, especially at its outer edges - they seized a flag and used the pole to extend their reach.

“You can see where it opened up,” said Paul Bourassa, another team member. “We thought she was trying to get the dog. In fact, she was in trouble. She’s lucky, that woman.”

Though air temperatures have warmed slightly, the water remains extremely cold.

Someone immersed in the river wouldn’t have long before they lost strength.

“It’s not a shock when you need to do something,” said Bob Reid, one of the rescuers who got wet.

“She would have drowned, no question,” added teammate Tom Blair.

By the time police arrived, all were safely ashore.

Paramedics checked Easton’s vitals after the incident and she was reported to be OK. Wrapped in a blanket in the back of a police car, she wanted to say thanks to her rescuers.

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Ron Eaton, Peter Rogers and Rod Keirstead, left to right, ski at the barricaded entrance to Kejimkujik National park in Maitland Bridge, N.S. on Thursday. Several of Canada’s national parks, have been forced to curtail public access and services during the winter because of budget cuts . At Kejimkujik the popular back-country winter camping project with semi-permanent huts called yurts appears to have abandoned.

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Property values soar in four years THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - If you own property in Saskatchewan, chances are it is worth a lot more now than it was just four years ago.

The Saskatchewan government says the overall value of property in Saskatchewan has increased by 67 per cent over the past four years. The assessment of property has grown from $58 billion in 2009 to $97 billion in the 2013 revaluation

year.

“I think that’s good news. That’s a sign of a growing economy,” said Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter.

“Of course, the other side of the equation is people are concerned about what effect that’s going to have on property tax.”

Both municipalities and the provincial government set property tax rates, with the province setting the

education portion to pay for kindergarten to Grade 12.

Reiter says the province is going to take a look at ways to lessen the potential impact of the increase.

“Essentially it’s going to be where the mill rate gets set for the various property classes,” Reiter said.

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The current mill rate on residential properties is 9.51, so that means people pay $9.51 for every $1,000 of property value.

“I can’t give you a dollar amount. We’re still too far away from determining that,.”

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Conservative government’s spending restraint is focusing on front-line services while backoffice spending continues to rise, says a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office.

That’s exactly the opposite of promises made by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, who said last year that the majority of Ottawa’s $5.2-billion austerity program would target administrative and support costs without impacting service to the public.

The PBO reviewed actual government spending from April to September 2012, along with main and supplementary spending estimates, to arrive at its calculations.

Overall, the independent budget office found that Ottawa’s spending was down $800 million, or 0.6 per cent, through the first six months of the current fiscal year, which ends March 31.

Direct program spending fell four per cent, mostly because almost 11,000 civil service jobs were eliminated in the first half of the year.

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Fisherman fights hefty bill THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear the appeal of a Quebec crab fisherman who was hit with a bill for more than $1.2 million after he deliberately cut an underwater cable.

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Telus and Hydro-Quebec, the owners of the telecommunications cable, sued him for the repair bill and won in both Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Vallee was found to have acted recklessly in cutting the fibre optic line, which voided his insurance and left him personally responsible for the cost of repairs plus interest.

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internal services - such as communications, information technology, human resources and financial management - rose by eight per cent to $5.3 billion, according to the PBO. “The continued increase in Internal Services expenditure suggests that spending growth on overhead has not been curtailed, as suggested in Budgets 2010 through 2012, and the focus of restraint exercises has instead been on reduced spending to front line services,” said the report.

The PBO notes that capital expenditures, in large part driven

by Defence spending, also climbed in the first half of 2012-13, up almost seven per cent.

The Conservative budget, delivered last March, promised to cut $5.2 billion in spending over five years, but asserted that 70 per cent of the austerity would come from internal efficiencies.

“The majority of the spending review reductions relate to back-office operations of government,” Flaherty said in his 2012 budget speech.

“They don’t relate to service delivery by government.”

Kevin Page, the parliamentary budget officer whose fiveyear term is almost over, undermined that claim in November when he reported that departmental reports indicated just 15 per cent of planned savings would come from internal services.

Treasury Board President Tony Clement, who is overseeing the government’s austerity measures, insisted at the time that Page was wrong, and did so again Thursday.

“This report underestimates the savings from operational efficiencies because it does not include all back-office savings measures,” Clement spokesman Matthew Conway said in an email.

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Finally the little Englanders win big

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he real problem is continental drift: Brussels, the capital of the European Union, is getting further and further away from England. Or at least that is British Prime Minister David Cameron’s line.

Cameron made his long awaited speech promising a referendum on continued British membership in the European Union on Wedneday, and he placed the blame squarely on plate tectonics: “People are increasingly frustrated that decisions taken further and further away from them mean their living standards are slashed through enforced austerity or their taxes are used to bail out governments on the other side of the continent.”

The “frustrated” people in question are English, of course. Hostility to the European Union is mainly an English thing, but that matters a lot in the United Kingdom, where 55 million of the kingdom’s 65 million people live in England.

The Scottish nationalists seeking separation from England in their own referendum take the opposite tack. They promise the Scottish electorate that leaving the UK would NOT mean leaving the European Union (although in fact Scotland would probably have to re-apply

for membership). Scottish politicians have to promise to stay in the EU, because otherwise very few Scottish voters would say “yes” to independence. But England is different.

The “Little Englander” glories in the notion of England being unencumbered by foreign ties and commitments. It’s the kind of nationalism that Americans call “isolationism”, and the phrase is now used to describe strongly nationalist, even xenophobic people on the right of English politics. Those people, always present in significant numbers within Cameron’s Conservative Party, have now won the internal party debate.

Every Conservative leader has had to deal with these people. They always managed to contain them in the past, because the European Union is Britain’s biggest trading partner, and it is obviously in Britain’s interest to belong to the organisation that makes the rules for Europe’s “single market”. What has changed is that the long recession and relatively high immigration of recent years have increased the popularity of the extreme right in England.

That doesn’t mean that populist demagogues and neo-fascists are about to win power in the United

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Kingdom. Far from it: they’d be lucky to get 10 percent of the vote. But it does mean that the Conservatives are losing their more right-wing supporters to the anti-EU, anti-immigration United Kingdom Independence Party. UKIP could never win an election in Britain, but it could easily steal enough votes from the Conservatives to make them lose the next election. So there has been mounting panic in the Conservative Party, and not just among its instinctively anti-EU members.

Cameron’s promise of a referendum on EU membership is first and foremost an attempt to steal UKIP’s thunder and win back the defecting Conservative voters. He doesn’t really want to leave the EU, but he really does want to win the election that is due in 2015.

His reluctance to be the

man who took Britain out of the EU was evident in the way he hedged around his referendum promise.

The referendum would not take place until after the next election, and only if the Conservative Party won enough seats in 2015 to form a government on its own. (Its current coalition partner, the Liberal Democratic Party, opposes the whole idea).

Cameron says he will spend the next two years renegotiating the terms of Britain’s EU membership to “repatriate” many powers from Brussels to London, and to make various changes in the way the EU is run. Then, if he is satisfied with the outcome, he will support EU membership in the election and in the subsequent referendum, which will be held by 2017. But he had no satisfactory answer to the hard questions that followed his speech.

What if the 26 other EU members choose not to waste months in talks on changing Britain’s relationship with the EU? What if they do negotiate but refuse to tie themselves up in knots just to ease Cameron’s local political problems? Would he support continued EU membership in the promised referendum if he didn’t have a “new deal” to offer the voters. He simply wouldn’t

answer those questions.

There is much that could be done to improve the accountability and efficiency of the European Union, but it is not helpful to open a negotiation with 26 other governments by standing at the exit door and threatening to leave if you do not get your way.

The time may well come when Cameron has to answer those questions, and he probably does not know himself which way he would jump.

So for the next four years, all those foreign companies that have been using the United Kingdom as a convenient, Englishspeaking centre to produce goods and services for the European market will be re-thinking their investment strategies. If the United Kingdom may leave the EU by 2017, is this really the right place to put their money? It will probably be a long dry season for the British economy.

How did an allegedly grown-up country talk itself into this position?

It’s an attitude that was summed up in an apocryphal English newspaper headline of the 1930s: “Fog in (the English) Channel; Continent Cut Off.” Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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Please keep your walkways clear this winter!

Outdoor rinks on thin ice

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ne benefit of the to 30 years), and the length of National Hockey the outdoor skating season will League strike: it gave continue to decline across the people time to play country. outside on real Meanwhile, ice! But outdoor at Ontario’s skating could face Wilfrid Laurier the same difficulUniversity, geogties as the NHL raphers have – a drastically launched www. shorter season or RinkWatch.org, outright cancela website where lation. Research people can recfrom Montreal’s ord information McGill and about backyard DAVID Concordia unior neighbourversities shows hood rink conglobal warming ditions over the Troy Media is already having winter. an effect on outdoor rinks in “Our hope is that Canadians Canada. from coast to coast will help us “Many locations across the track changes in skating condicountry have seen significant tions, not just this year, but for decreases in the length of the many years to come,” associate OSS (outdoor skating season), professor Robert McLeman said as measured by the number of in a release. cold winter days conducive to “This data will help us deterthe creation of rink ice,” their mine the impact of climate study states. “This is particu- change on winter in terms of larly true across the Prairies, length of season and average and in Southwest Canada, temperatures.” which showed the largest (and According to the DSF report, most statistically significant) one of Canada’s best-loved outdecreases in the calculated door skating venues, Ottawa’s OSS length between 1951 and Rideau Canal, provides an 2005.” example of what to expect.

This echoes a 2009 David It concludes that, with curSuzuki Foundation (DSF) rent emissions trends, the canreport, “On Thin Ice: Winter al’s skating season could shrink Sports and Climate Change”. from the previous average of The McGill investigation looks nine weeks to 6.5 weeks by at constructed outdoor rinks 2020, less than six weeks by while DSF’s focuses on frozen 2050 and just one week by the rivers, canals and lakes, but the end of the century. In fact, two conclusions are similar. winters ago, the season lasted Both predict that, unless we 7.5 weeks, and last year it was rein in greenhouse gas emis- down to four. The canal had yet sions, outdoor skating in parts to fully open for skating. of Canada could be history “On Thin Ice” notes that within the next 50 to 100 years many of Canada’s hockey (the McGill study’s authors now heroes got their start on outsay it could happen within 20 door rinks. “Without pond

hockey, we probably wouldn’t have what has become the modern game of hockey,” the authors state. The DSF study says climate change could have a profound effect on many other winter sports, from skiing and snowboarding to winter mountaineering.

With food and water problems caused by more frequent droughts and floods, property losses and high infrastructure costs from rising sea levels, and increasing illness and death from extreme weather and pollution, hockey may be the least of our worries.

But losing winter recreation opportunities, let alone our ability to produce food and keep our homes warm and people healthy, needn’t happen.

Solutions to our humancreated problems exist. We just need our leaders to start taking this and other environmental issues seriously.

That’s not likely as long as we keep electing people who show more concern for the future of the fossil fuel industry than the citizens they are supposed to represent. Politicians who only look ahead three or four years – until the next election – aren’t seeing the big picture.

We need to consider every solution possible, now – from putting a price on emissions through carbon taxes and/ or cap-and-trade to stopping the rapid exploitation of fossil fuels and switching to cleaner energy sources.

A skate or hockey game outside is a good place to start!

Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

An editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press The federal government says it’s going to tighten its security after an external hard drive with personal information on 583,000 Canadians was either lost, stolen, dumped in the garbage or whatever.

All that’s known for sure is the data contained sensitive information on student loans, such as names, dates of birth, social insurance numbers, addresses and other facts that could cause serious problems, such as identity theft, if it ended up in the wrong hands.

The fact the hard drive was missing was only discovered during an investigation into the loss of a USB key late last year. That device held information on some 5,000 Canadians.

The government’s response was glacial. It took 23 days from the time the disappearance (theft?) was noticed on Nov. 5 until the security office

always been vulnerable to neglect or misuse, but the advent of computer technology has greatly expanded the potential damage of unauthorized leaks because of the sheer volume of information that can be disseminated. In the days of paper files, it was a lot harder to lose 600,000 documents, unless they were old files that were dumped in the garbage, which is still occasionally a problem with companies that have old paper records.

Law societies and medical colleges have strict rules on the disposal of old records, but stories continue to pop up from time to time of sensitive files discovered in the garbage or recycling binds of law firms and doctors’ offices.

After what happened in the Human Resources Department, it is worth reminding the private sector and governments at all levels of the need for heightened security.

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Eight days later, the privacy commissioner was notified, but another 24 days went by before the RCMP were told. The public was informed on Jan. 11, more than two months after the problem was discovered.

The government says portable hard drives will no longer be used and unapproved USB keys are not to be connected to the network. Risk assessments are being conducted and all employees will receive mandatory training on the handling of sensitive information.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, the department that lost the information, says the barn door has been closed, but it is disturbing that it was left open for so long.

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OBITUARIES DULEY (NEE KANIGAN), KATHERINE LEE — October 2, 1956 - January 22, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce Kathy’s passing after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

She graduated from Kelowna Secondary School achieving high academic standards. She excelled as an athlete, where she developed strong friendships with her teammates who have remained by her side throughout her life. Kathy furthered her education, graduating with strong competency in French, Russian, Spanish, and English. She devoted many years as an inspiring teacher. Kathy was positive, energetic, wise, and loving in all that she did and practiced inclusivity with those around her.

She was as passionate with her plants as she was with her ideologies of social justice. Her lasting friendships with family and friends truly reflected the friend she was.

Kathy was predeceased by her father, Harry. Surviving is her loving husband Mike of 31 years, her children Shayla and Rylan, loving mother Elizabeth, sister Lori (Hayden, Landyn), brother Fred and wife Josie (Denika, Hailey), along with numerous family and friends.

A service was held on January 25 with a pending announcement for a Celebration of Life. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Food Bank of your choice would be appreciated.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www. myalternatives.ca.

“Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.” *** CHIOCCARELLO, LUCIANO (LOU) — August 16, 1962 – January 20, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Luciano (Lou) Chioccarello on January 20, 2013 at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, B.C. after battling brain cancer with the utmost courage, grace and acceptance.

Luciano was born in Kitimat, B.C. on August 16, 1962 and moved to Trail in September 2000 to work for the City of Trail. He is predeceased by his parents, Ida and Lionello Chioccarello, uncle, Luigi Chioccarello and aunts, Imelda, Irene and Caterina Ruaro.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years Angela (Capalbo) , sisters Rossella Norman (Per) Betty Chioccarello (Edward Jones), brother-in-law, Louis Capalbo nephews, nieces and cousins. Vigil Service to be held at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday, January 29 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Father Maciej Wos at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday, January 30 at 11 a.m.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, Ontario, N6B 3R9 or online at www.braintumour.ca.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www. bellburnaby.com. Full obituary and announcement of Memorial Mass in Trail to follow at a later date.

Friday, January 25, 2013 Trail Times

PEOPLE THE HARBAUGHS

Parents guaranteed a super day THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jackie Harbaugh will wear a neutral-colored outfit, still to be determined. Her daughter, Joani Crean, little sister to coaching brothers John and Jim Harbaugh, plans to sport all black at the Super Bowl to show no allegiances whatsoever.

“I am wearing whatever fits that day,” Crean quipped.

The entire Harbaugh family - a close-knit, hypercompetitive crew that also includes Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean - realizes it has already won big. They got their Super Bowl victory on Sunday, when each coach did his part to ensure a family reunion in New Orleans next week, with John’s Baltimore Ravens facing off against Jim’s San Francisco 49ers in the first Super Bowl with sibling coaches on opposite sidelines.

One Harbaugh will haul home the Lombardi Trophy from the Big Easy.

And, no, the family members haven’t decided where to sit for the Feb. 3 NFL title game at the Superdome - or at least they aren’t revealing it if they have.

“We are neutral in the Super Bowl, and we are just excited that they have brought their teams to the pinnacle of sports,” Jackie Harbaugh said Thursday.

“The Super Bowl is the ultimate accomplishment for them and for their teams and for all of the extended football family and all of

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Jackie and Jack Harbaugh, parents of San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, stand before an NFL football game. the teams who have participated in this great game.

We are excited for that type of thing.”

Her sons, all of 15 months apart, have tried to downplay this matchup from the moment it developed - each wanting to keep the focus on the players, on the field.

The Harbaughs have been inundated with well wishes and media requests since the moment John’s Ravens beat New England on Sunday night a few hours after the 49ers won at Atlanta. This matchup provides the storyline of storylines, one that will compete with Ravens star Ray Lewis’ last hurrah before retirement and the emergence of second-year San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick (in a savvy move, he had pizza

delivered to the overcrowded press trailer Thursday).

Fortunately for the Harbaugh folks, they’ve been through this once before - albeit on a slightly smaller stage: prime time on Thanksgiving night 2011. John’s Ravens won 16-6 at home.

“We experienced that last year at Thanksgiving,” Jack Harbaugh said, “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”

Jack visited each locker room after that game and observed the “smile on John’s face,” then headed over to see how Jim was handling it.

“It was quiet and sombre, and finally I saw Jim, all by himself, no one around him,” Jack said.

“He still had his coaching thing on, and his hands on his head, and we realized

that that is where we were needed. . And we know we are going to experience that next week.”

For Jackie Harbaugh, who has held things together for decades and is known to offer up a sports cliche or two herself, the real celebration began last weekend.

“I felt that was a joyful moment for them, for our whole family, our extended family and for my father, who is 97 years old,” she said. “Great feeling of joy.

I am going to be neutral in the game, and I know one is going to win and one is going to lose, but I would really like to end in a tie.

Can the NFL do that?”

If only it could finish that way.

And don’t count on Jack doing any in-game analysis, or to start guessing which team might have the edge in any given phase.

“I’m only neutral on that,” he said. “I don’t look for body language. I am not really a coach anymore. I am a spectator and a parent.

“When I had the chance to watch over the weekend, all of those parents of those players that were competing and the thrill of watching their youngsters compete at that level, all of the coaches involved, their careers, how they all started out in high school and college, and now they are in the NFL and competing for this ultimate prize. I think more as a parent now than I do as a coach, and I don’t really get involved in those other things.”

STAN MUSIAL

Crowds turn out to pay their respects THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS - The entrance to the Cathedral Basilica looked more like that of a St. Louis Cardinals game on Thursday, just the way Stan Musial would have liked it.

Thousands of fans turned out for Musial’s public visitation at the ornate Roman Catholic church, many of them bundled up against the bitter cold in red Cardinals jackets. Musial, a 24-time All-Star who remained a beloved figure in his adopted hometown a half-century after his playing career ended, died Saturday after years of declining health. He was 92.

Family, close friends and perhaps some of baseball’s biggest names will

be back at the cathedral for a funeral on Saturday. Thursday was for the fans.

Hours before the event began, hundreds lined Lindell Avenue leading to the steps of the cathedral. Just an hour into the six-hour visitation, 1,400 people had arrived, according to a woman keeping track.

When a bell chimed once as the doors opened, 68-year-old Evelyn Bourisaw, dressed in a red coat, exclaimed, “Time to play ball!”

Among the first to go in were Audrey Kissel, 86, and Erma Bergman, 88. The two were kindred spirits of Musial, not only of his generation but also former ballplayers. Kissel played

second base and Bergman pitched in a women’s professional league during World War II. Rope lines moved mourners toward the open casket. Musial was dressed in a red blazer and a Cardinals necktie. His harmonica was in the front pocket.

Retired car salesman Bill Sanders, 64, was like many fans, as taken with Musial’s good-natured ways as his considerable baseball prowess.

Sanders noted that not once in a 22-year career did Musial get tossed out of a game.

“He was a true gentleman,” Sanders said. “He even liked the umpires.”

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Protect your pet from the cold CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Don’t let the fur fool you.

Assessing how long to let pets stay outdoors should be based on numerous factors including the animal’s breed, coat type, general health, and age, according to an online article originally published by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

If an animal is left outside unsupervised and snow, sleet or rain develops, it won’t be able to hold its body temperature without proper shelter to take refuge.

Salt can get trapped in a pet’s paws after a walk.

The association suggests trimming excess hair from between a pet’s toes, where it tends to trap salt.

Ensure any residual salt is rinsed off or removed with a damp cloth and fully dried back at home. Coating the hair between the undersides of the toes with a thin layer of petroleum jelly can help to repel the ice If a dog is visibly shivering and lifting up its paws, seemingly unwilling to stand on them, that could be an indication of discomfort.

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Dogs find new homes with Vancouver veterans

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Creston Valley Advance

Four dogs from the Creston Valley were taken to Vancouver on Jan. 19, headed from Creston’s Pet Adoption Welfare Society (PAWS) shelter to a new life offering companionship to veterans.

The dogs were the first to be distributed through Citadel Therapy Canines, a non-profit society that also makes therapy dogs available to seniors and children.

“It just happened to turn out that they are all from here,” said training director Diana Miller, who operates Helping Paws Service Dogs in the Creston Valley.

Tommy and Barney (10-monthold German shepherd crosses), Chevie (three-year-old SharPei-Great Dane cross) and Kenzie (German shepherd) recently completed a six-week training program — called “basic training” because it’s veteranrelated — to qualify

them with Citadel.

(Kenzie’s littermate, Jane, will be sent with three others at a later date.)

Miller and PAWS president Vicki McDonald went to Vancouver ahead of the dogs to interview potential recipients.

“We have to pick which ones would be right for them,” said Miller.

The dogs already meet Assistance Dog International requirements, but their training will go further once they arrive at their new homes, following a flight donated by Pacific Coastal Airlines.

“Once they’re paired up with new owners, they go through a 14-week training program,” said Miller. “It’s very structured.”

The second round trains both the dogs and their owner, who learn handling skills, obedience, grooming, general care, feeding, first aid, public manners and etiquette. And if required, the dogs may go through still

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PAWS shelter, their future looks bright, partly because of the second chance given to them by PAWS. “Volunteers spend time to make sure they are adoptable,” said Miller.

“These were throwaway dogs,” said May. “People didn’t want them. Now, look what they’ve become in the 2.8" xcommunity!”

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Vicki McDonald (left) and Pat May with (from left) Barney, Tommy, Jane, Chevie and Kenzie. further training to become actual service dogs.

Miller gives a lot of credit for the dogs’ success to McDonald, Pat May and Joan Halvorsen, who worked with the dogs around town, as well as to local business owners who allowed the dogs inside.

“We want to thank local business for allowing public access,” said Miller.

“It’s been so huge for their training.”

People in the community, too, have been helpful, not distracting the dogs by petting them or speaking to them while they are wearing their blue training vests.

“Members of the community have been really good about that,” said May. Although these four dogs were unwanted and turned over to the

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Violent Times I guess this piece is somewhat of a rant but also a comment on our society. Like most of you I am concerned about the increase of violent crimes, especially with guns.

Now I want to make it clear, I am not against law-abiding citizens owning guns, with which they hunt and enjoy other recreational activities. But, does the average person really need an assault rifle and equally powerful handgun?

It would appear that our pursuit of freedom and liberty is bordering on anarchy. In order for all to enjoy the fruit of freedom there must be constraints. People have in the past and will in the future kill people; this is not a new development. Are we becoming more violent as a society?

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Against what time in history would we compare ourselves?

The question we must ask is, are we our brother’s keeper? If we continue to buy into the notion that it’s all about me and to hell with everyone else, I would propose that the slope is slippery and the prognosis not very good. When our freedoms create the monsters we now see played out in the news, it is time to rethink those freedoms. Jesus taught us to love our neighbor, and to take care of the poor, the weak, and the needy. In the words of the pop song, “what the world needs now, is love sweet love” and His name is Jesus.

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Poland’s Roman Catholic leader dies THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WARSAW, Poland _ When he was appointed the new leader of Poland’s influential Roman Catholic church in July 1981, many Poles were surprised, asking: Jozef who?

Five months later the new primate, Cardinal Jozef Glemp, was making a dramatic appeal, asking Poles to ``save lives and avoid bloodshed’’ under the martial law that had just been imposed by Communist authorities who felt threatened by massive opposition from the Solidarity freedom movement.

Glemp, the longtime head of Poland’s influential Roman Catholic church, died Wednesday in Warsaw from lung cancer at the age of 83, church officials said.

A complicated figure, Glemp helped lead Poland peacefully through martial law and the fight against communism but was later labeled an anti-Semite for his opposition to removing a convent near the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz.

In the early 1980s, a time of great national turmoil, Glemp’s goal was to protect the people, a mantle he carried through his 23 years leading the church in this predominantly Catholic nation.

Warsaw Archbishop Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz said Thursday that Glemp was a leader ``in a difficult time’’ and praised his prudence and wisdom.

At the start, many Poles were disappointed to see the modest and little-known bishop from Warmia succeed such giant as Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, who had become a legend of the church’s resilience and resistance under Communist repression.

Glemp, a lawyer by education, was a person of ``great humility and wisdom, guided by common sense,’’ said Lublin Archbishop Stanislaw Budzik. ``Many did not understand him at the time. It later turned out he was a prophet’’ who saw the dangers of violence and prevented it.

In a sermon after martial law was declared, Glemp said that an ``act of mad despair means a defeat.’’ He then protested vehemently when the Communist regime tried to interpret his words as siding with them.

Glemp was criticized for his conciliatory tactics but they helped Poland go mostly peacefully through 18 months of harsh military rule and through the economic struggles of the 1980s.

Under Glemp’s guidance, the church offered spiritual and material support to Solidarity activists and dissidents, many of whom lost their jobs. He supported Solidarity leader, Lech Walesa, who won the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize for his advocacy of freedom.

Glemp’s calm also disarmed the bitterness and anger that rose in Poland after the secret security abducted and murdered a pro-Solidarity priest, Jerzy Popieluszko, in 1984. Glemp later said, however, he had a sense of guilt for having failed to save the priest despite his efforts.

A clever political strategist, Glemp played an active role in helping end communism in Poland, when church authorities initiated and guaranteed the fairness of political negotiations between Solidarity and the weakening Communists in 1988 and 1989. The Communist regime ended peacefully through partially free elections in 1989.

Glemp remained the head of the Polish bishops’ conference until 2004, and retained the title of primate, the top leader, until 2009.

His leadership largely coincided with the papacy of John Paul II, who was elected pope in 1979 and died in 2005, and whose words and first visit to Poland as pope in 1979 had inspired the Solidarity movement.

Three days of funeral ceremonies will begin Saturday and he will be buried Monday at St. John’s Arch Cathedral in Warsaw.

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GTMHA seeking nominations

BY JIM BAILEY

Times Sports Editor

Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association (GTMHA) is mobilizing the troops in search of nominations for hockey heroes in the community.

GTMHA’s long time volunteer and referee Glenn Wallace leads the initiative to get people on board the “Kraft Hockey Goes On” wagon.

The program, announced earlier this week, is helping Canadians share their passion for the game by recognizing important local volunteers who make hockey happen in communities across Canada.

Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 million will be awarded to Hockey Canada-affiliated organizations.

“All our local programs are so successful because of those volunteers, which has always been the case, but just to get people thinking about what volunteers have done in the past and how we can use the ones that are helping us today, so we can move forward with some of our initiatives,” said Wallace.

Considering Greater Trail’s rich hockey history and affinity for the sport, the number of worthy nominees should be substantial.

Until Mar. 8, Greater Trail residents can nominate someone who dedicates their time and effort to ensure hockey goes on within their community by visiting www.

KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca.

“I think there’s no problem with nominating a whole bunch

of people, and I’d sure like to see that happen,” said Wallace.

“The more we nominate the more it shows how important volunteers are to our program . . . but in the end, Kraft is going to select the nominees who are the most worthy of winning this promotion.”

Individuals selected will be based on online submissions of up to 2,500 characters, so quality as much as quantity is key.

“You have to say the right things, you’ve got to make sure that you have all the information that you think is important,” said Wallace. “You want to impress the judges that this person represents the kind of volunteer they want to recognize.”

“Kraft Hockey Goes On” is celebrating the top five individuals who keep hockey going in communities by awarding their chosen local hockey associations each with $100,000.

An additional 20 individuals will be recognized and their chosen hockey associations will each receive $20,000. The program will also donate $100,000 to Hockey Canada to distribute to Learn to Skate programs at the local level.

“There are over four million hockey volunteers across Canada and it is because of their passion and dedication that Canadian children have the chance to play the game and dream big,” said Jack Hewitt, Vice President of Marketing for Kraft Canada, in a release. “This is our way of saying thanks to these local hockey supporters for their commitment to Canada’s favourite sport.”

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A panel of judges will narrow the nominations down to the top 100. Canadians can then vote online for their top choice amongst the 100 nominees from Mar. 23 – 24. “(After the selection) they will turn it back to the public to select the ones that they think are most worthy and that’s when we need the public in Greater Trail to get behind any volunteers from our area that make the top 100,” said Wallace.

The top nominees receiving funds for their chosen hockey association will be announced on Mar. 30.

It is a wonderful opportunity to recognize Greater Trail volunteers and, in the event of a possible windfall, make improvements to Greater Trail arena facilities or contribute to GTMHA programs.

“Every day we watch local hockey supporters come together to share their love of the game and make hockey happen at the community level,” said Bob Nicholson, President and CEO, Hockey Canada.

“Whether it’s a coach or a parent driving carpool, these people are at the heart of hockey in this country. We’re so pleased that this program will recognize their hard work and dedication to the sport.”

Residents can make nominations online at www.

KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca or submit them by email to Greater Trail minor hockey at gtmha. mail@gmail.com or go to www. gtmha.com for more contact info.

With files from Kraft Hockey.

Nitehawks’ push for first is on

BY TIMES STAFF It’s crunch time for the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

With eight games remaining in the regular season, the Hawks sit three points back of the Neil Murdoch division leading Castlegar Rebels and Nelson Leafs. With one less game to play, if B.V. is to catch the leaders, a win in every remaining match is all but essential.

The Rebels have been especially hot winning seven in a row despite salvaging a last-minute 2-1 win over the basementlanguishing Grand Forks Border Bruins Tuesday.

The Hawks won

back-to-back games against the Spokane Braves, 9-4 and 7-4, last weekend, but were the victims of an overzealous Spokane referee on Saturday.

Much to the displeasure of the Hawks coaching staff, the team was given a match penalty at the end of the game, which followed hot on the heels of five misconduct penalties handed out to Hawks with one second remaining in the game.

Dan Vlanich, Levi Kress, Archie McKinnon, and Michael Bell all received misconducts, while Arie Postmus, who was not on the ice when the altercation

occurred, was issued a game misconduct for fighting.

As a result, in his first game back after serving a three-game suspension, Nitehawk coach Terry Jones will be in the stands for the game against North Okanagan Friday.

In addition, Postmus, who has been a force on the back end all season, will also sit out the game.

At the same time, the Spokane team received a bench misconduct and a misconduct to Matt Thurston.

The Nitehawks face the Doug Birks division leading NO Knights Friday, before taking on second place

Sicamous Eagles.

Beaver Valley dropped a 3-1 game to the Knights back on Oct. 20 in B.V., but beat Sicamous 5-1 on Nov. 3.

Led by 17-yearold Matt Saharchuk, 23-22-45, line mate Derek Andrews, 14-3145, and Mat Lambert, 17-27-44, the Knights are the hottest team in the league having reeled off eight straight wins.

Sicamous trails North Okanagan by five points (56) in the division, but have two games in hand.

Brendan Devries leads the team in scoring and is eighth in the KIJHL with 24-30-54.

See NEIL, Page 13

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J. L. Crowe forward Devin Wescott gets a little harm going to the hoop as the Grade 8 Hawks won a close 38-37 match against Trafalgar of Nelson Wednesday. The J. L. Crowe Grade 8 girls also won their game, a 43-22 victory over Stanley Humphries of Castlegar.

RETIREES CURLING

Siddal wins convincingly

BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR Retiree Men’s curling was back in the rings Monday at the Trail Curling Arena, The Cal McKerracker rink jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Hall foursome, and was looking good in the fifth with three rocks above the button in the four-foot ring. Hall’s third, John Dyer, then made a big weight take-out, removing two, and sending the third to the back 12-foot ring. The shooter stuck around guarded for shot and the Hall team scored three and held on to take a 6-5 victory.

The Clair Coleman rink jumped out to a big 6-2 lead after only four ends over Cliff Tyson’s foursome.

But Tyson rallied, counting a single point in the fifth, and then went on a crime spree, stealing singles in

the sixth, seventh. and eighth ends to tie the game 6 – 6.

After scoring four in the second end, the Siddall rink’s front end played well and kept the Koynagi rink from building any big ends.

This style of play forced the Koynagi third and skip to try more difficult shots that did not pay off as Siddall won 8 - 3 Down 2-1 to Pasquali, the Horan rink stormed back, scoring one in the fourth then stealing points in the fifth, sixth, and seventh ends, before running the Pasquali team out of rocks for an 8-4 win.

The Primo Secco foursome was cruising along leading Harvey Handley 6-3 after five ends, but suddenly, scored three in the sixth to tie the game.

See GOULD, Page 13

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Final games give playoff glimpse

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ou cannot say enough the fourth and final post seaabout the KIJHL schedule son spot in the Interior Division maker’s prescience. The, by of the BCHL. Trail needed four far, most competitive divpoints out of Salmon Arm and ision in the league, the local Neil got one and there is little about Murdoch division, will feature virthe remainder of their schedule tually a three-top-team, home-andthat suggests the Smokies can home round robin over the final get anywhere near to running the two weeks of the season. table - which is almost what they DAVE The Nelson Leafs have been the need to do. division’s and the league’s top team It wasn’t that Trail played all season, and still hold that spot. badly, they played as well in most The Castlegar Rebels and Beaver areas of the game as Salmon Arm, Sports ‘n’ Things Valley Nitehawks have moved close but they had to win the points and are surging. Those three teams will play each battle, 4-0, and they finished, 1-4. other twice over the last fortnight of the regular There are hopeful signs for next year, in season and the results will matter big time. particular some very young, very talented local Whichever squad holds first when the ice kids on the roster, and the club has freedom to shavings settle on Feb. 16 will play Spokane, use the rest of the year auditioning talent - if which sits more than 30 points behind the least they can find it given playoff pressures in other of the leaders with fewer than half the points leagues. of third place Beaver Valley, in the first round AND there is the fact that Smoke Eater games of the division playoffs. The other two will face have been very entertaining, so it is still wortheach other. while to show up at the local rink, where Trail It can be argued that the intense Nelson - will play five of the six games on their February Castlegar series in last year’s first round took just schedule and seven of their last nine overall. enough out of the Rebels to give Beaver Valley Ask around, many season ticket holders will the slight edge they needed to slip past Castlegar have unused ducats that will become worthless in the division finals - their biggest hurdle on at season’s end and several local businesses have the way to the KIJHL championship. cut-rate deals on tickets. It is good value for little That makes those final two weeks of this regu- money, if you are a hockey fan, and will get you lar season seem enormous, as the winner of the away from what I hear are already-frustrating Murdoch group will be heavily favoured to take tube games. the league title again.

The Murdoch division edge in quality is obvious, only one other team in the league could, on points to date, even get near the top The Greater Trail Minor Hockey Midget three there. A few have better goals-against totals than the Nitehawks, due to some early season AA Smoke Eaters would like to thank blowouts of Beaver Valley, but no non-Murdoch the following for helping make their team can match Beaver Valley’s firepower, or that of the second and third highest scoring KIJHL tournament a great success. clubs - Nelson and Castlegar.

So, fans in the three West Kootenay towns involved should plan to be involved. It is nearly time for playoff intensity already, even with three weeks of the regular season to go and most playoff-round groupings about decided.

Three towns, three teams, three credible bandwagons upon which to climb. Get aboard, folks.

• As for the Smoke Eaters. Oh, well.

After last weekend it will take a miraculous run of play for the Smokies to threaten for

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The Rossland Secondary School Royals are piling up wins on the hard court, going 13-0 this season, as they prepare for a tournament in Creston this weekend.

Royals rack up wins

By Times Staff The Rossland Secondary School Royals’ senior girls basketball team is on a roll this season, knocking down 13 consecutive wins to start the year.

“The Rossland girls are having an excellent season so far,” said coach Rick McKinnon. “They’ve won three tournaments this year.”

Last weekend the RSS team travelled to Grand Forks where they matched up against familiar West Kootenay rivals.

In the Royals’ first game they buried Castlegar 60-10, before taking down L. V. Rogers from Nelson

Neil Murdoch drama

FROM PAGE 12 The Hawks, meanwhile, lead the league in goals with 201, thanks to the offensive explosion from Dallas Calvin who continued his offensive torrent netting four points in each game on the weekend. Calvin at 28-38-66 is second in league scoring, trailing Kelowna’s Jordan Salahor by one point.

With the recent return of Ryan Edwards who averages 2.8 points per game, and the midseason addition of Dan Holland who has 35 points in just 24 games, the Hawks should be poised for another lengthy playoff run.

The team that takes top spot in the Neil Murdoch division will put them in the enviable position of playing Spokane in the first round, while the other two teams could very well end up in a punishing, sevengame series; which should make for a very exciting finish.

71-29. In the tournament finale, the Royals overcame a tough J. L. Crowe side winning 49 - 40 to take the Grand Forks title.

The Royals also seized top spot at the J. L. Crowe tournament earlier this year, then followed that up with a victory at the St. Ann’s Academy tournament in Kamloops. RSS decisively defeated Valemont 60-14 , St. Ann’s 67-21, and Kamloops Christian 72-48 in the final to win the tournament.

RSS is 13-0 this season and will continue its run to the single-A provincials with another tournament in Creston this weekend.

Gould claims last-shot victory

FROM PAGE 12 Handley then stole two in the seventh and one in the eighth to win 9 - 6.

In a game that was closer than the score indicated, it came down to the last rock of the eighth end. Jim Stewart’s last shot, without hammer, had to corner freeze on a rock at the side of the four foot.

His shot was almost perfect, about an inch away from touching the opponents rock. Lefty Gould had to remove the rock, without disturbing too much else to break the tie.

When the rocks came to rest, the Gould team sat three, to make the final 9 - 6 for Gould.

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Family feature Saturday Warfield Recreation hosts its Pizza and Movie night in the Warfield Community Hall Saturday, an event for the whole family to enjoy.

This Family-rated movie, “Ice Age – The Meltdown”, starts at 5 p.m., so come early to purchase your pizza tickets (just 50 cents per slice).

Free popcorn, juice and coffee will also be served during the movie. An adult must accompany chil-

dren under 10-years old. PJs are optional.

Bring your favorite stuffie and blanket.

See you there.

Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt but did not know how to get started?

Warfield Rec has a few classes that will teach you just that.

Avid quilter Deyanne Davies (Fat Quarters Studio), is willing to share her knowledge and love of this craft.

Take one or all

three classes that consist of making a table runner, to designing a quilt label, and making your own quilt “one stitch at a time.”

Classes start Feb. 20.

Registration and payment will be accepted at the Warfield Village Office for any of these classes.

Call Warfield Rec at 368-8202 or for more information about any of these classes call Deyanne at 362-7727.

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The Senior’s dinner will be held on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Cocktails start at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Join us for a social evening of great food and entertainment.

A buffet dinner catered by Geoff and Jeannie Tellier of “Chef for Hire” will get the evening started.

Following the meal, sit down and relax or get up and dance to Walter Crockett’s “Rusty Nails.”

Tickets available at the Village of Fruitvale and Village of Montrose offices. $20 per person. Please purchase your tickets by Feb. 1, to avoid cancellation. Call the BV Arena at 367-9319 for more info.

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The Greater Trail Bantam House Bombers blew away the competition at the annual Spokane SAYHA tournament on the weekend. The team went undefeated all weekend including an exciting 2-1 victory over Coeur d’Alene in the final. The Bantam Bombers include Adam Mackay, Freddy Mayer, Nolan Piche, Colton Epp, Alex Hope, Blake Haines, Mitchell Paulson, Jordan Kniert, Dylan Page, Evan Cabana, Brenner De Vos, Brendan Makay, Ryan Profili, Colin Rotschy, and Jake Mozak. Coaches: Tom Rotschy, Mike Mozak, and Dean Mayer.

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Gentle Hatha Yoga classes with Jana Roy run Tuesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre.

Our next Teen Get Fit for 13 and 14 year olds will be on Feb. 4 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Trail Aquatic Centre.

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M o r n i n g Badminton goes every Wednesday from 911 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre.

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2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.

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“Council resolved to do an inspection on the arena upgrades, that inspection is now underway,” Granstrom said.

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local “I will say that part of the inspection involved the electrical, and the fact that there was no permit taken out on the electrical. We have a report that we have not seen yet... that says there are problems with the electrical.”

He said the city is now dealing with those electrical problems.

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New religion may require new friends Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

in California Dear Questioning: Maybe. Your friends think conversion will change who you are and the relationship they have with you.

They feel marginalized by your new religious interest and are trying to undermine your convictions. This is all about them and their needs. If you are truly committed to conversion, you should not be so easily derailed.

Please talk to your rabbi. If you attend services at a synagogue, see whether they have a social group for those in your age bracket.

You are more likely to make new friends and find support there.

Dear Annie: Some

Dear Minnesota: This is a situation that comes up whenever someone dies.

The survivors do not always think of going through the deceased’s address book -- written or electronic -- and sending notes to those listed. But it would be a kindness to do so and something the deceased surely would have wanted. You can look online for your friends’ obituaries and any other information that might indicate how to contact one of their children. We hope you find out what happened and have the opportunity to express your condolences.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Too Many Leftovers” about people who don’t RSVP to invitations.

It encouraged me to share my experience.

Our two daughters were married in the same year. The first wedding brought the same issue of the lack of receiving RSVPs. When it came to the

second wedding, I had our new son-in-law use his calligraphy skills to make a nice sign that read “For those who did not RSVP.” I placed the sign on the gift table next to a jar of peanut butter, a knife and some soda crackers.

I don’t know why my wife and the mother of the groom didn’t see the humor. I have shared this with several people, and the men always think it’s hilarious. -- Father of the Brides Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy

Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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years ago, my wife and I met a lovely couple while on a trip in Germany. We had such a good time together that we made arrangements for the four of us to take other trips. We kept in contact with cards, phone calls and emails. On the occasions where we traveled to their city, we had lunch with them.

We hadn’t heard from them in a while, so I sent a card that came back stamped “Deceased.” We don’t read the obituaries from their city, so we have no idea whether both of them died or one died and the other moved, or what happened.

This couple had several children who may have known of our friendship, although I never learned the children’s names. It surely would be nice if their survivors would browse through the couple’s address book and let the contacts know of their passing. -- Miss Them in Minnesota

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Dear Annie: I am in the process of converting to Judaism.

Among other things, this involves eating only kosher food.

Initially, it was difficult, but I know that doing this brings me closer to understanding more of my new religion.

My problem is that most of my friends, including some Jewish friends, have an issue with my eating habits.

They say eating kosher is “outdated,” or they imply that I think I’m better than they are.

They actively discourage my efforts. This confuses me because I don’t scold my friends for eating cheeseburgers or pork, and I never insist on any special treatment.

Conversion is not an easy process, and I’d like the support of my friends, but it’s hard to keep my head up sometimes, especially during meals together.

How do I approach this? Do I need new friends? -- Questioning

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel pulled between the responsibilities you have for children or a romantic partner and the demands of a group or a friend. The Full Moon always deals out tough choices.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your dilemma today is whether to focus on home and family or career and your external world. It appears that you cannot ignore your public reputation.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today is an accident-prone day because of the Full Moon tension. Pay attention to everything you say and do.

Allow extra time so you have wiggle room for whatever you do.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Naturally, you will feel the Full Moon today, because the Moon is your ruler. This particular Full Moon creates stress for money, cash flow

and shared property.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which is why you feel tension with partners and close friends. You can handle it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The Full Moon tension today is rather hidden in your chart, which means you feel vaguely uneasy or impatient with others. Actually, patience is your only recourse.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Tension with friends and groups might pull your attention away from children, sports events or romantic partners.

Nevertheless, that’s where it’s at for you today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Continue to focus on home and family needs today. Home repairs and decorating projects need your attention. (Be patient with family members.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is an accident-prone day, so be aware and mindful of everything you do.

Accidents generally are caused by distractions. Keep your eyes open.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Money issues likely will arise today because of the Full Moon tension. Be flexible and tolerant, because others feel this tension as well today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Today the only Full Moon opposite your sign is taking place, which means you have to be patient with partners and close friends. It’s too easy to be at odds with others.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Work-related circumstances require patience because of today’s Full Moon. Factoid.

Therefore, you can be part of the problem or part of the

solution, right?

YOU BORN TODAY You are confident, active and sometimes a source of controversy.

You march to the beat of your own drum and are determined to reach your goals. You’re very brave about being exactly who you are. You often are involved in the thick of the action. Your year ahead promises lovely social diversions and an opportunity to improve all your relationships.

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ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR A part-time position at our Silver King campus in Nelson

The family of the late Shirley Hutchison would like to thank all of our family, friends, neighbors and co-workers for all your thoughts, hugs, prayers, food, baking, meals, phone calls, cards, flowers and donations.

A big thank you to Kelly Schultz for being the MC, Kathleen Russell for her beautiful songs, Amy Veysey for the wonderful slideshow and to Oscar and Merlene Purdy, John and Yvonne Verbeek and the “Birthday Club” for all your help at the Celebration of Life.

Thank you to Dr. Neil and the staff at the Beaver Valley Clinic for all your care over the years.

Also a big thank you to Bill Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services for your care, compassion and professionalism.

We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Mom is with the angels now.

Al Hutchison Murray, Kelly & Blaine Hutchison and Families Michael Williams & Terri Adams and Families Gerry & Marion Veysey and Families.

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With initiative and dedication, you’ll provide a quality, motivated learning environment for your students providing instruction at all levels of our Electrical Program. This ongoing 25% position will comprise approximately one week per month for nine months of each year.

You have Grade 12, Electrician Red Seal qualifications and at least 5 years’ experience as an electrician. Preferably, you also have an Instructor’s Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate, previous teaching experience and a mix of industrial and construction electrical experience.

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Located in the West Kootenay of southeastern BC, 400 employees of Zellstoff Celgar Limited Partnership (‘Celgar’) produce over 1400 tonnes of Bleached Kraft pulp per day. Our mill is a World Class state of the art facility & we continue to make significant capital investments to maintain that standing!

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SCHEDULER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE Castlegar, BC We are in need of a Scheduler & Administrative Assistant Apprentice for our Production Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling the Relief Pool of Mill Labourers and possible others. Once successfully performing these duties, this person will start to learn the duties of the Production Administrative Assistant on a part time schedule.

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Missing You Jeff rey Teeling

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We thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, And we often speak your name All we have are memories And pictures in their frame Your memory is our keepsake From which we’ll never part God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts.

Missing you, Mom, Dad and Laura

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Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: lisaa@celgar.com by February 1, 2013.

We thank all applicants; only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted.

Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment….our future!

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Salmo $134,000

Trail $129,900

Warfield $93,000

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Rossland $49,900

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Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

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Route 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill Rd Route 369 22 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest Dr Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 381 9 papers Coughlin Rd Route 370 22 papers 2nd St, Hwy 3B, Hillcrest, Mountain St

Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

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

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Montrose Route 341 27 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

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Miral Hieghts $109,000

Rossland $466,000

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

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Crowe hosts annual debate Submitted TRAIL – J.L. Crowe Secondary School hosted the fifth annua New Year’s Debate Tourney on Jan. 12 with the participants of each of the categories listed below.

Teams arrived from Kamloops, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson and Trail to debate in this year’s tournament that consisted of two rounds of prepared debate in the morning and two rounds of impromptu style in the afternoon.

The seniors and juniors debated the Canadian National Debate Format (CNDF) and the novice division used the cross-examination style throughout.

The topics were: “Be it resolved that public transportation should be free.” for the prepared rounds and “Be it resolved that people should have the right to make dangerous decisions.” for the impromptu rounds. In the impromptu style students are given the

topic one half hour before presenting both the affirmative and negative cases.

JL Crowe results for each of the categories are as follows. In the junior competition, Kyla Mears and Matthew McConnachie placed fourth as a team. Individually, McConnachie was sixth and Mears was seventh.

In the senior category, Emily Dawson and Jesse Bartsoff were second and only missed first place by point nine of a placement.

Individually, Bartsoff was second and Dawson was third.

Congratulations were extended to all participants and a very big thank you was given to the helpers, chairpersons/timers and the members of the community who contributed to the day’s events.

The students now look forward to the last local regional tournament to be held in Nelson on Feb. 2.

Submitted photo

Students participating in the fifth annual J.L. Crowe debate tournament. Front row: left to right: Bronwyn Moore, Aven Cosbey, Madeline GraceWood, Payton Reed, (RSS) Lily Huttemann, Annabel Vrba (Trafalgar); Second Row: Tia Huttemann (LVR), Rachel Aiken (RSS), Eja LoponenStephenson, Natasha Bergman, Theo MacKenzie, (LVR) Back row: Emily Dawson, Jesse Bartsoff, (JLC) Benjamin Friedman, Caitlin Orteza, Zachary Case and Carla Freideman (South Kamloops Secondary) J.L. Crowe along with St. Michael’s will be hosting the esteemed Law Foundation Cup 2013 on March 1 and 2, which is emblematic of the best of high school debating in the province.

Debaters look forward to participation from the community and the school as the Trail area and the West Kootenay regional team welcomes debaters from around the province.

Trail

New cameras at city hall

By Times Staff New surveillance cameras will be installed in city hall.

The cameras will be installed in the interior of City Hall and will monitor the public reception areas.

Signs are already in place to advertise the change and that the cameras will be in use, said corporate administrator Michelle McIsaac.

“It is protective and looking for-

ward, of course, to prevent unwanted behaviours,” she said. “It was suggested to us by the RCMP.” Video surveillance in City Hall was viewed as an effective tool to improve the effectiveness of follow up if a situation in the building ever warranted it. The city has a network of surveillance cameras throughout the city and within many of its facilities.

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Route 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill Rd

Route 311 6 papers 9th Ave & Southridge Dr Route 312 15 papers 10th & 9th Ave

Route 403 12 papers Cook Ave, Irwin Ave, St Paul & Thompson Ave Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St

Route 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St. Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave,Turner Ave

Route 369 22 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr

ent could be significant.

Listen to what a female relative has to say.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You have a strong need to enlighten others or discuss your point of view.

Find someone who is willing to hear what you have to say.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Take stock of your cash flow, because it will make you feel better. After all,

Route 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th Ave

Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd

Route 321 10 papers Columbia & Hunter’s Place

Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd,Trest Dr

Genelle

Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 381 Coughlin Rd

9 papers

Route 302 8 papers 12th Ave, 15th Ave Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Pl

Montrose Route 341 27 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd

Route 370 22 papers 2nd St, Hwy 3B, Hillcrest, Mountain St

Blueberry Route 308 6 papers 100 St to 104 St

Saturday horoscope

By Francis Drake

For Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to enjoy sports, play with children or catch a movie. Basically, you don’t feel like working because you want a day off.

And why not?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Home, family and your domestic needs are your primary focus today.

Conversations with a par-

PaPer Carriers

information is power, especially when it comes to what you own and what you owe.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The Moon is in your sign today, which is why you feel so emotional. This means you have to be more patient when dealing with others, especially because it’s been a Full Moon for you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You feel the need to hibernate or cocoon today because you need a breather. You’ve been working hard, so it’s time to take a rest. (Then you can work even harder.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Discussions with female friends will be significant today. Someone needs a sympathetic ear; perhaps that someone is you. Share your dreams for the future with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The details of your private life might be made rather public today because the Moon is in the top of your chart. Just be aware of this, because you are a secretive person.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Because you have a

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Clean up loose details about shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. You’ll feel better if you make a dent in these messy areas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) When the Moon is opposite your sign, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This only happens once a year, so it’s really no biggie.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Set aside time today to get better organized.

Straighten messy areas and do what you can to feel

like you are more on top of your scene.

YOU BORN TODAY You are bright, clever and often exhibit ingenious talent at a young age, and you maintain a childlike delight and curiosity in life no matter what your age. In your mid-20s, you become more sympathetic, imaginative and sensitive to everything around you. This sensitivity helps you artistically.

In the year ahead, you will learn and study something valuable for your future.

Birthdate of: Alan Cumming, actor; Mimi Rogers, actress; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer.

(c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Sunday/Monday horoscope

By Francis Drake

For Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Maintain harmony while dealing with children this morning. Words spoken in anger can set you off in the wrong direction for the whole day. Lighten up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Discussions with female relatives could go south in a New York minute. Why even go there? You will only upset yourself and others. Focus on your own objectives.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Short tempers might create errors and travel delays today.

You can minimize this fallout by cutting others some slack.

Just go with the flow and be cooperative.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t get your belly in a rash about financial matters or how you share something this morning. Just let it go.

By tomorrow, doors will open for you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Conversations with partners and close friends will be tested this morning. But if you practice tolerance and patience, things will be easy.

(Why wouldn’t you make life easier for yourself?)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’re keen to get better organized. While it’s true that something behind the scenes could create obstacles, by tomorrow, these obstacles will be gone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t get in a hissy fit with a female acquaintance, especially in a group situation or a class. You will lose face and maybe the argument.

Play your cards close to your chest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An argument in a public place will not be great PR for you. Bite your tongue, and let things unfold as they are doing. By tomorrow, you will be successful doing damage control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Arguments about politics, religion or travel plans might arise this morning. Don’t be inflexible. Wait and listen to consider all points of view.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Disputes about shared property, taxes, insurance matters or anything you own jointly with others might arise this morning. Don’t be a stickler for details. Loosen up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The Moon is opposite your sign today, dancing the fiery Mars. This creates dissonance and disputes with others. But hey, it takes two to make fight, right?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) An irritation with co-workers would lead to squabbles and major differences of opinions especially this morning.

This is not an ideal way to start your week, is it? Patience!

YOU BORN TODAY You are stirred by the ambition to perform great deeds, which is why many of you are bold

adventurers and explorers.

You have guts and physical stamina. You show no fear of being “different.” At times, you even assume heroic status to others. You’re very strongwilled. Your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

Birthdate of: Sarah McLachlan, singer; Alan Alda, actor; Kathryn Morris, actress.

For Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This can be a productive day at work, especially if you’re introducing improvements and clearing away loose ends regarding financial matters.

Stay focused.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Discussions about the care and education of children will go well today. This is also a good day to make arrangements for sharing costs of vacations or social events.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t hesitate to act on plans to make repairs or improvements to where you live. Whatever you do will have a long-lasting benefit in the future.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a great day for any kind of mental work, because your powers of concentration are excellent. You have

the patience for painstaking detail.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Business and commerce are favored today. You want to solidify your finances, if possible. If shopping, you will buy practical, long-lasting items.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It’s easy to become obsessed today. You can’t get something out of your mind.

Fortunately, your approach will be practical when it comes to making improvements.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is an excellent day for research. You have the tenacity and focus to go after what you seek. You’re like a dog with a bone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) All group discussions will be intense. You don’t intend to back down, even if someone (probably a female) raises some opposition to you. Be careful that you don’t increase this opposition by insisting on getting your own way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) People will notice that you are passionate about everything today. You might have ideas about building something or searching for answers to improve an existing structure.

Saturday’s Crossword

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a good day to make travel plans or future plans related to higher education, publishing and the media.

You’re very excited about an idea, but you’re approaching it calmly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Although you feel intensely about things today, you still will be fair and logical when discussing inheritances or shared property. (Just don’t let your feelings get the better of you.)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a good day to sit down with others (especially a partner) and discuss longrange future plans. Travel, higher education or ways to get the cooperation of others could be on the agenda.

YOU BORN TODAY You are reasonable and fun-loving.

People like you and trust you.

Personally, you will defend your beliefs and take the high road because you are an idealist. You’re tolerant of many points of view, but you enjoy being provocative. In the year ahead, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new.

Birthdate of: Oprah Winfrey, humanitarian/media mogul; Adam Lambert, singer; Tom Selleck, actor.

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Friday, January 25, 2013 Trail Times

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Shining through Guy Bertrand photo

Fog and snow blanket the shores of the Columbia River on Wednesday evening as Teck’s Trail Operations glows through the mist.

The Local Experts™ R SELLE IT S T WAN SOLD!

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

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Lot 14, Lakeview Drive, Rossland

Lot 2, Highway 3B, Ross Spur

Over $125k in renovations! Gorgeous master bdrm with amazing south views, brand new kitchen with granite counter tops, wood stove, and new windows.

All this on a 0.2 acre lot close to the biking and hiking trails.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

1773 Noran Street, Trail

#306 – 880 Wordsworth Ave, Warfield

2024 – 8th Avenue, Trail

60x120 north facing lot on private dead end street. Easy building lot for a walk out basement due to the gentle slope.

Watch the skiers come down the back of Red Mountain and enjoy hiking and biking right out your doorstep.

Fantastic opportunity- 29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm or to hold as an investment. Treed with large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your REALTOR® today to view this opportunity.

Great opportunity to own a nice 2 bdrm home in East Trail - with small down payment your monthly mortgage would be under $400 - call now for a viewing - home is vacant and you could be in by Christmas.

2 bdrm. clean updated condo - looking for carefree living - with small down payment your mortgage payments would be under $400 a month - check this out as it would be a great investment and lifestyle - call for a viewing.

4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a quiet street , close to high school, shopping and on a bus route! Features include a covered patio, private sundeck. detached garage, plenty of parking, a bright, sunny dining room. Call for a viewing now!

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

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926 Redstone Drive, Rossland

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9043 Highway 6, Salmo

1025 Regan Crescent, Trail

4 bdrm 2 bath family home in Sunny Salmo! On .46 flat acre, fully fenced, powered and insulated 12x16 shop, treed & private, large mudroom, master suite, generous open kitchen with breakfast nook for 2. Only one minute to shopping & all amenities the beautiful Village of Salmo has to offer.

You’ll love the modern design and beautiful renovations of this Sunningdale family home! 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, huge family room, loads of light through large recently replaced windows, newer roof, spacious flat fenced yard and much more!! Don’t wait! Call your REALTOR(r) today before it’s gone!

Plenty of living space here for the whole family! 4 bdrms, 3 baths, open concept, walk out basement, laminate floors, double carport, deck, large rooms, and great view! At this price it will be gone soon so don’t hesitate! Call your REALTOR® now!

Have you ever dreamed of living at a Golf Course? This attractively priced lot is situated in a neighbourhood of fine homes with great views and in close proximity to all of Rossland’s recreational opportunities.

This 6000 sq.ft. Commercial lot with 100’ of frontage has great access, views and visual exposure. Situated in Rossland’s downtown core with both street and lane access and within walking distance of everything that Rossland has to offer.

Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665

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7740 Crema Drive, Trail

3353 Dahlia Crescent, Trail

Immaculate 1/2 duplex with gorgeous kitchen, great flooring throughout, gas fireplace and spacious rooms.

Full sized garage with automatic door opener. Includes appliances and window coverings. This is ready to move in and enjoy. It is a pleasure to show, call your REALTOR® today.

3 bdrm Glenmerry bungalow. Many upgrades including roofing, furnace, a/c and hot water tank. New 100 amp electrical panel to be installed before possession. Single car garage in a great location, close to elementary school and on bus routes. Excellent back yard with good privacy.

$289,900

2050 Green Road, Fruitvale

Saturday January 26th from 12-2pm #7 – 2205 Rockland Avenue, Trail $225,000

$469,000

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

What a package! 5 acres, shop, fenced.

Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath home.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$199,000

Call Bill (250) 231-2710 Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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

Mary Amantea

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

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Cell: 250-231-0153

Mark Wilson

ext 30

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

ext 26

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Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

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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