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Fire destroys home in Blewett See Page 3

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on dog ban goes nowhere

West Kootenay EcoSociety files challenge to the provincial government’s creation of a resort municipality for the proposed mega-resort in the Purcell mountains

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West Kootenay EcoSociety executive director David Reid stands outside the Nelson courthouse Monday afternoon after submitBob Hall photo ting an application for a judicial review of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality.

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West Kootenay EcoSociety executive director David Reid calls it a significant moment in the 20-year fight against the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort development northeast of Nelson.

On Tuesday afternoon, Reid and EcoSociety lawyer Judah Harrison filed a petition in BC Court in Nelson to challenge the proposed mega-resort. The application for

judicial review argues that the appointment of municipal councilors without any electors violates the constitution and various provincial statutes.

“One of the things that makes this day special is that this is an opportunity for us to really take specific legal action to try and put a roadblock to this project instead of reacting to what the province is doing time and again,” Reid told local media outside the courthouse.

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Thursday Afternoon Blaze on Bedford Road

Fire destroys Blewett home KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A fire destroyed a home on Bedford Road Thursday afternoon — the third house fire to break out in the Nelson area in less than a month.

The small cabin was fully in flames when 911 was called a few minutes before 4 p.m.

A mere 15 minutes prior, a neighbour walking by couldn’t see the small cabin was in danger. Nicole LeBlanc Charlwood said there was just a hint of smoke in the air — something not uncommon in Blewett.

Terry Swan, regional fire chief, said the lone occupant of the house was safely outside when firefighters reached the scene. The Blewett and Beasly fire departments attended with Nelson assisting with their tanker truck.

Within two hours, the fire was under control.

It appears the fire started in the front porch, said Swan.

“The occupant of the house said that just prior to him realizing there was a fire going on, he had cleaned out his wood stove and had put the ashes in a cardboard box on an enclosed wooden porch,” he said.

Michelle Benson who was at the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver with her special needs son, age 10, was renting the cabin. Her boyfriend was housesitting when the fire broke out and Benson has returned to assess the damages.

Despite losing several sentimental items including those connecting her to her deceased mother, Benson did have some things with her in Vancouver — her guitar, her mom’s perfume bottle and several framed photos of her mother.

“There have definitely

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The small home on Bedford Road that was destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. There were no injuries, but the renter that lived in the house did not have content insurance Kirsten Hildebrand photo

been tears shed the last few days. We lost some very significant, sentimental items.

Ultimately, it is all just stuff, we are all safe and that is what matters,” said Benson on Facebook.

On social assistance, without insurance on her contents, the family is in grave need, said Charlwood who is coordinating a relief effort.

“She needs help. She is still in shock and she has to go back to be with her son.

That’s the priority,” she said.

While Benson tends to her sick child, Charlwood hopes that a home can be found for the family before Max is released from the hospital mid-March. They are looking for a long-term rental near Nelson.

“It will give her a place to bring her son back to,” said Charlwood. “Let’s see what we can do for her.”

Benson has collected several items from the destroyed home to show her son when he returns to the community.

“I am hoping the tangible process of at least seeing some of his things, even though they are not salvageable, will give him some sort of closure and support him as we move through this,”

said Benson.

The recent fire on Bedford Road is the latest in a rash of house fires to hit the area.

Bill and Tammy Lusted lost their home to fire on January 22. Also Blewett residents, their house was on Cazakoff Road. On February 5, Paul and Natasha Edney had their home extensively damaged by fire. They lived on the North Shore.

Charlwood said the community is at a loss to explain the recent tragedies, but that emergency responders have been tremendous.

“We’ve all been talking about the response of the volunteer fire departments,” she said. “They’re calm. They all handle us very well. We’re just so lucky to have these volunteers.”

Fire chief Swan is concerned about the increase in fires, a trend that started last year with a 60 per cent rise.

“My hope was that it was an anomaly. That trend is continuing for this year,” he said. “If that continues, we’re not doing our job as a fire service, we need to start educating people a little better than we have to date. It’s still early in the year, but certainly the numbers are continu-

ing at the pace they were last year and it’s not acceptable to me as the regional fire chief that it continues.”

While fire causes have varied, general lack of knowledge is part of the problem, said Swan. Wood stoves need to be properly serviced and maintained with chimneys regularly cleaned. And having working smoke detectors is still something people need education on.

For those wishing to help Benson, information can be found by searching “Amazing Community of Blewett Comes Together” on Facebook. Also, Charlwood can be contacted at nicole@ charlwood.com “Nicole will be sending out a detailed update in the next little while. Please take time to read it and see if there is any way you are able to help,” said Benson.

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Nelson Hydro has updated its services bylaw for the first time in 30 years.

The bylaw lays out rates for utility connection fees and adds a new callout fee for special event power. The changes will improve Nelson Hydro’s cost recovery for those services and reduce the utility’s operation costs.

“These rates aren’t updated annually when we set our energy consumption rates. They only change if we update this service bylaw,” Nelson Hydro manager Alex Love explained at a city council meeting earlier this month.

He also outlined several other changes and new additions in the bylaw.

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Independent power producers will now be able to have net-metering to balance the power they use relative to the power they provide back into the grid. (“We currently have about five customers providing energy into our grid,” Love noted.)

And, Nelson Hydro will have more flexibility around

disconnecting power for non-payment, allowing the utility to use load limiting devises, rather than cutting power completely, “so the customer could still power their furnace, say, but not the full house.”

There’s also provisions to address unmetered porch lighting and to clarify who’s

responsible for trimming vegetation around the utility connections.

The new hydro services bylaw will take effect April 1.

Nelson Hydro will introduce a separate bylaw amendment to council later this month to request approval of the new 2013 hydro rates.

Could take six months before case is before court

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Continued from Page 1 passed resolutions opposing the changes.

Although the province has previously designated municipalities with no residents, there has never been a legal challenge.

“We deliberated really hard about this decision whether to file this petition,” said Reid. “For our board of directors and our advisors, it came down to the issue that we simply couldn’t let this perversion of democracy go unchallenged.”

The court filing argues that although the constitution grants sweeping powers to the province to establish municipalities, there is a common law understanding that a municipality is a democratic institution created for a public purpose. Therefore, the creation of a municipality with no residents for the purpose of furthering a private development is inherently unconstitutional. In addition, other parts of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter refer to municipalities as having residents.

“Even though there is some risk to our society and it is a huge investment of time and energy, the risk is well worth it for benefit of making a clear stand for democracy and our constitution,” said Reid.

The EcoSociety expects to ask the province for a no-cost agreement which would protect either side from having to pay legal costs if they lose.

Reid said the biggest risk will come if the province does not agree to those terms.

“Our risk is much greater than theirs,” Reid said of the taxpayer supported government lawyers.

At full build-out, the yearround Jumbo Glacier Resort plan calls for 6,300 beds including hotels and private residences. The grand plan calls for more than 20 ski lifts, with over 2,500 visitors per day in the winter.

The proposed land tenure includes approximately 6,500 hectares in the Purcell Range 53 kilometres west of Invermere on land that once housed a sawmill.

The EcoSociety claims that the proposed resort would create an average of 943 car trips per day along the Jumbo Glacier Road and would create a significant barrier for grizzly bears and other wildlife.

The provincial government appointed Jumbo Resort supporter and former Radium mayor Greg Deck as mayor. Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander were appointed to council and Phil Taylor was hired as the interim corporate officer, tasked with getting the mu-

nicipality up and running by its incorporation date of February 19, 2013. The province has earmarked $260,000 of taxpayer money to support the creation of the municipality and its operation.

“I expect a fulsome and vigorous response by the government.

I think our lawsuit scares them and puts their backs up for sure. They will not ignore this.”

Judah Harrison

EcoSociety Lawyer

A judge will review the case and decide whether there are grounds for it to proceed. Reid estimates that 80 hours have been spent on putting together the petition to this point. The hope would be to have it come before the Supreme Court in five to six months.

The BC Attorney General and the Minister of Culture, Community Development, and Sport have been named as parties in the case.

“I expect a fulsome and vigorous response by the government,” said Harrison, who moved his law practice to Nelson just over a year ago

after spending three years in Vancouver with Eco Justice.

“I expect them to attack us on every level they can on this. I think our lawsuit scares them and puts their backs up for sure. They will not ignore this.”

With a provincial election this spring, the political landscape in the province could change dramatically, but Reid is not sure if a new government would be able to stop this without cases like the EcoSociety’s going forward.

“I can’t speculate what a new provincial government might do,” Reid said of the chances of an NDP victory in May. “[NDP leader] Adrian Dix has gone on the record as being vocally opposed to Jumbo when he came to Nelson in February of 2012, but it’s unclear what a new government can do to stop the project. Certainly our hope is that whatever government is in power at the time that the decision is made by the court, that it will give them pause to think about their responsibility to the citizens of British Columbia.”

Reid said the effort being put forward by the EcoSociety is more than a statement, it’s a battle he thinks they can win.

“I think we will be successful, we have a rock solid case,” he said.

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Sixteen students from Fort McPherson, North West Territories began their long journey home Saturday after a memorable week in the Nelson area.

But before they departed, the L.V. Rogers and Chief Julius students, their hosts and community members who helped make the North-South exchange happen, celebrated at a banquet held at the Hume Hotel Friday evening.

Students took turns linking arms and taking pictures while reminiscing about the weeklong adventure that bonded teens from two very different parts of Canada.

It was hard to imagine that merely a week ago, the kids stood separated like boys and girls at a junior high dance, communication and the unknown a barrier.

“I feel that now we’re great friends,” said LVR student Sebastian Lutz addressing the Ft. McPherson crew.

Added schoolmate Aloe Harris, “Every one of you has a place in my heart.”

Relationships formed over lunches filled with laughter as the students warmed up, asked questions of each other and then, conversation took off.

The fun-filled week was a testament to all the Kootenays have to offer. Snowshoeing at the top of the Salmo-Creston Pass included a lesson about the mountain caribou. The group went downhill skiing at the Salmo hill. They listened and learned from Allison Girvan’s Corazon Choir; toured Touchstones and Nelson Hydro and connected with aboriginal students in Creston for outdoor activities.

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To celebrate the successful first half of a North-South exchange between L.V. Rogers and Chief Julius students, a banquet was held Friday night at the Hume hotel in Nelson. Sixteen students are on their way home to Ft. McPherson.

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glassed windows — one for each group of students to commemorate the trip.

With Ft. McPherson 4,000 km away, it’s cheaper to fly to France, one reason exchanges among students living within Canada don’t happen more often.

LVR teacher Tamara Martin is happy to be breaking new ground with uniting young Canadians.

“Just watching the dynamic of the group grow more and more each day was rewarding,” she said.

Chief Julius teacher Sonia Gregory thanked Nelson families for opening their homes to strangers with differing customs. At first introduction over Facebook, some of her students proudly posted pictures of their hunting captures.

Common for the far north, she worried about the impression this would make on teens not used to such things.

Seeing the success of the trip, she was able to laugh at her concerns and said, “For many of our students, there have been a lot of new experiences. There’s been huge learning here for them.”

In April the fast friends will be reunited as LVR students make the journey to the far north. There they will be immersed in a culture where elders are revered and hunting is a way of life.

Temperatures will reach -30 degrees Celsius and the sun will shine at 3 a.m.

The land is harsh, but hearts are warm and everyone is eager for the journey to continue.

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Pocket dial garners attention from officers Nelson Star Staff

A case of pocket dialing allowed local police to eavesdrop on a drug conversation last week.

Just past midnight on February 13, a 911 call came into the Nelson Police Department. It was answered in the usual manner, says a press release issued to the Star.

“911 Emergency,” said the operator. “Do you need police, fire or ambulance?”

The operator heard voices

but no one would speak. After trying to make contact and monitoring the call, it was determined the caller didn’t need help and likely pocketdialed their cell phone.

Determining the call was coming from a moving vehicle, the police heard a short drug-related conversation between a number of people.

“They were discussing who some of their best customers were and what they charged their regular customers versus unknown customers,” said the release.

Police were able to deduce that the vehicle had stopped at 7-11 and so met up with them there. There were four occupants, two of which are well known to police. Once officers revealed to them what they’d heard, they were embarrassed, said police.

HITCHING A RIDE

A hitchhiker got a lift to his destination — in a cop car.

In the early morning of February 13, a Nelson Police officer was patrolling just west of Nelson and he came

across a male hitchhiking.

The hiker was heading from Calgary to Vancouver where he said he was scheduled to appear in criminal court.

Upon checking out the man’s story, officers learned the hitchhiker had a warrant out for his arrest and was taken into custody.

“Instead of hitchhiking to Vancouver the male was transported to Vancouver criminal court courtesy of the Province of British Columbia,” said a release issued to the media.

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Editorial

Dogs create more mess

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elson’s downtown dog issue is a mess in more ways than the obvious final product of a canine’s digestive system.

Monday’s special council meeting to discuss a potential reprieve from the ban was a waste of time and will only serve to inflame the situation. Council’s continued delayed action on this matter was a shot to those who have invested time and energy into working on solutions.

At the 75-minute meeting on Monday afternoon that saw 50 people take time out of their busy day, council listened and then basically told the public they are too busy with other issues. Councillor Deb Kozak couldn’t even get a motion passed requesting staff provide a report on the matters discussed.

Obviously there are more important issues currently facing our elected representatives.

It’s budget time and councillors are charged with vital short-term and long-term decisions that ensure the city functions properly.

But the dog issue matters too; and it’s time for council to deal with it.

In the last few weeks, we have been flooded with letters and online comments about the dog issue. Stories and letters on this issue attract a large number of page views at nelsonstar.com. A recent online poll had 200 people vote (much higher than average) and the final results were split down the middle with 51 per cent deciding that council should lift the dog ban on a trial basis.

We’re not saying getting rid of the downtown dog bylaw is the right direction, but it only seems reasonable to allow for a trial period. Having a more concrete experience to point to will bring better clarity to the issue.

Concerns by some councillors that dogs will cause anarchy on Baker Street are silly.

We won’t be overrun by mutts; it won’t cause a health epidemic; and the extra cost to see it through will not put the community into receivership. The large majority of cities across this country allow dogs in their downtowns and life goes on.

Talk on this issue needs to end. By once again taking no action, our city’s leaders have ensured it will continue with vigour.

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Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

Council Column — Donna Macdonald

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The reason we have rules

promise this space isn’t going to become one of those confessional columns, although last time I confessed to not being a shopper and this time, I confess that I am a follower of rules.

Not all rules, mind you.

But, generally, I’ll be the one standing on the curb waiting for the little white person to light up, even if there’s no car in sight for miles.

Local governments are themselves governed by many rules — the Local Government Act and Community Charter, procedures bylaws and Robert’s Rules. And of course, the rules of common sense and civility.

When it comes to how we conduct council meetings, these rules are very important. They ensure that no one dominates, the chair acts impartially, everyone speaks and listens respectfully, and the agenda proceeds in an orderly way.

Those of you who’ve been around Nelson for a while will remember when city council was really fractious. It was a tough time for me. I had to learn an important rule, and I didn’t much like it.

That commonly accepted rule is that once council has made a decision, all members (including the mayor, who is a member of council) should respect that decision — whether they agree or not. I often wanted to keep fighting beyond the vote because I was so frustrated.

Over time I came to accept the wisdom of not pursuing the fight. That

only feeds community discord and a lack of confidence in elected officials — don’t you respect the democratic principle that the majority rules? It also complicates relationships around the council table.

But it can be tough to follow that rule; I often had a sore lip from biting it.

Other specific rules govern us that are often misunderstood. For example, this paper recently reported that I abstained from a vote. Actually, that’s impossible. No abstentions are allowed. I assume that’s because we’re elected to make decisions, not sit on fences.

Then what does it mean if a council member doesn’t raise his/her hand during a vote? It means “yes.” In other words, if you don’t indicate your vote, it’s counted as an affirmative.

This rule applies to the mayor (or chair) of the meeting as well, because the mayor is a member of council. It’s commonly believed that the mayor/ chair only votes to break a

tie. Not true — the mayor votes every time, just like the rest of council.

An example of this was the recent discussion of the motion concerning the terms of the CETA trade agreement being negotiated with Europe, and the lack of openness around the negotiation. This is the first time an international free trade agreement has extended to the municipal level, and many towns, cities and municipal organizations (like the UBCM) have passed resolutions objecting to aspects of it.

During our discussion, Mayor Dooley was clearly opposed to the resolution and brought forward information for council’s consideration. In this instance, it would have been better for him to pass the gavel, so he could participate in the debate while someone more impartial managed the discussion.

In any case, when the vote was called, no hands rose in opposition. Therefore, it was a unanimous decision (including the mayor).

Unfortunately, the Star reported that “all five councillors present at the meeting supported the motion… The mayor, as the meeting chair, doesn’t vote on motions unless he’s required to settle a tie vote.” The truth is we all voted and we all voted in the affirmative, following the rules of the Community Charter.

Apart from pondering rules of procedure, and possible rules for dogs downtown (or not), I’ve been considering the rules of good financial planning.

I think the City is doing very well following those rules, setting us on a firm footing for the future. On March 11, come to our budget open house and let us know what you think.

And, now I come to the next rule I must obey.

The maximum word count for this column. Bye for now!

Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this space with her colleagues around the table.

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Capitalism hasn’t delivered Re: “Protectionism won’t work for Nelson,” Letters, and “Our seat at the global table,” Editorial, February 13 Has no one noticed that the EU’s banks and intitutions are still failing or threatening to fail, that the economies of a quarter of Europe are on life support, and that the UK, facing a “triple dip” recession, is once again debating withdrawal from the union. The gee-whiz era of free trade is over. The vision which privileges corporations over people and international trade over local development and diversification turns out to be no vision at all.

Folks who are quick to point out that socialism “doesn’t work” seem not to have noticed that capitalism doesn’t deliver as advertised either and never has. In its current configuration as the

dominant ideology across the planet enforced by the World Bank, the IMF and the WTO, it has increased inequality, traded off civil liberties for imaginary security, and robbed a generation or more of jobs with medical benefits, pensions or indeed any security at all. It appears unable to afford universal health care, has failed in its promise of home ownership for all and turned food banks into growth industries.

NAFTA has left Canada even more dependent on the US — for both imports and exports — than ever before.

So we wait for the American president to tell us what we need to know about bailing out the auto industry, whether or not transactions like the Nexen deal are consonant with American “national security,” and really which fight-

Free not really fair

I want to thank Nelson city councillor Candace Batycki for bringing the proposed Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) which is being negotiated between Canada and the European Union into the public conversation.

The main problem with this agreement is that it is being negotiated behind closed doors without any parliamentary or public debate. At least with NAFTA the public knew what was on the table and subsequently were able to voice their opposition.

However, the CETA is shrouded in secrecy and most Canadians are not aware of the consequences to them should this agreement be ratified.

The first question to ask about the process is why all the secrecy surrounding this agreement which will profoundly

affect the lives of Canadians as to the price of pharmaceuticals, the loss of public services such as health care and education, and the erosion of the democratic process which we value so much in this country.

The second question to ask is why Canada is prepared to open up all of its public services, environmental regulations and local procurement to negotiation when the European Union itself refuses to make the same concessions.

Be aware that the operative word in this agreement is “free” as opposed to “fair” trade.

I urge all Canadians to educate themselves on this agreement and its far-reaching implications by going to canadians.org. Then decide whether or not this agreement will be good for Nelson.

Sandra Nelken Nelson

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er plane to buy and where to send our troops next.

If you believe we have escaped the Great Recession, you might take a little tour of the vacant commercial spaces here in Nelson and pause for special reflection on the old Daily News building.

What we need are fresh approaches to globalization, not nostalgia for the old country or mindless loyalty to discredited ideologies and zombie institutions we fancy are “too big to fail.” George Manuel’s Fourth world would be one place to start; buying local, another protectionism?

Congratulations to city councillor Candace Batycki for trying to protect our community. If that isn’t the proper role of government, what is?

Jim Terral Nelson

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I felt compelled to write and commend Star reporter Greg Nesteroff for his two excellent articles which involved my uncle, Denis Huscroft, who was tragically killed in battle, just weeks before the end of World War II (“Kootenay soldiers’ families reunite after seven decades,” February 8) and the follow-up article (“Kootenay war bond cemented,” February 15) in which you reported on my cousin, George Huscroft (Denis’ son, my cousin) who drove over from Kitchener to Nelson and met up with fellow soldier, Mr. Cox. I applaud you for keeping the memories current of these brave men (and women) who gave their lives so that we, their offspring, can live in the free society that we enjoy today. The ongoing personal tragedies that continued at home, long after these brave soldiers gave their lives, was often carried on in silence while surviving families coped as best they could with the loss of their loved ones.

Your articles brought both pride and tears to me and I thank you for not allowing the lives of those given by our loved ones in World War II to grow vague.

Bruce Lasuta Roberts Creek

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Feb 21st - The Boom Booms with Erica Dee Feb 22nd - The Librarian Bass Music with Soul Feb 23rd - Nick Thayer with Soup Feb 28th - Diamond Rings Mar 1st - Soulful Friday feat. Erica Dee, C.Rhapsody & R.Goblin Mar 2nd - Funkanomics Mar 7th - Sack Grabbath Sabbath Tribute Premiere Mar 8th - Tribute to Motown Live Band Mar 9th - Mat the Alien with SkiiTour Mar 15th - Masta Ace Mar 16th - Freddy J & Robbie C Colour Vision Tour Mar 21st - Born Rufflans w/The Elwins Mar 23rd - A-Skillz Mar 28th - HxDb (Hexidecibal) Mar 30th - Neighbor Home Breakin’ Records Apr 5th - The Funk Hunters

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Community Organizations Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett elementary school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-3525739.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus.

Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-3527333.

The Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Their current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags.

Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack.

Ascension Lutheran Church will offer a free soup supper Wednesday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Rosemont elementary school.

This replaces the free spaghetti dinner.

Join Walk in Peace, a silent circle walk beginning at Lakeside Park gates on Thursday, February 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Walk at

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“BC Jobs Start Here,” a job fair to connect employers and job seekers, will be held at Selkirk College in Castlegar (301 Frank Beinder Way) on Thursday, February 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibitors at each fair include a range of employers, postsecondary institutions, industry associations and training authorities.

Grant writing workshops offered by Columbia Basin Trust at Selkirk College in Nelson on Friday, February 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration required. Call the college at 250-352-6601 to sign up.

Calling all gardeners!

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by Community Food Matters, goes Saturday, February 23 in the basement of the United Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry is by donation. Seeds will be available for swap or purchase. There will be free workshops held throughout the day. Topics include, beekeeping at 10:15 a.m., spring gardening at 11 a.m. and backyard chickens at noon.

The Nelson Public Library celebrates the history of its location with “Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Hotel Phair” on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. Admission by donation.

Breast Cancer Support Meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at noon at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. For information call Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777.

The Kootenay Lake Family Network is having its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 28

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at the Harrop Hall starting at 7 p.m. Interested community members are invited to attend to provide feedback and ideas for more community programming.

Workshops Every Saturday at 10 a.m., Ellison’s Market offers free workshops. The topic for Saturday, February 23 is “Pruning with Sue Anne Smith.” Back by popular demand, have your pruning questions answered by one of our experts.

The Physics of Fractal Consciousness is a workshop delving into contemporary physics in a way that captivates and engages any audience. Offered at the Nelson Visitors Centre on Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 or $40 for low-income. For more information or to register: jperrelet@gmail.com Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location.

Women of all ages welcome.

Call 250-551-4951 for info.

“Art Means Business” is a two-day instructional workshop for West Kootenay visual artists and craftspeople wishing to focus on the business side of running their practice. It will be held in Slocan City on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 with an optional personal consultation with the instructors by appointment on Friday, February 22 in Appledale to discuss your specific goals. The course will be taught by local experts in the field. Register at slocanvalleyarts.ca or by call Jo Brown at 250-226-7792.

Fundraisers L.V. Rogers secondary school students are running a penny drive to support Free the Children until the end of March. Every $25 raised will ensure one person has clean water for their lifetime. Pennies can be dropped off at the LVR office. For information, contact Ms. Martin (tmartin@sd8.bc.ca/ or 250-3525538).

The Nelson Civic Theatre now has 250 seats installed.

You can sponsor a seat for $250, which also gets your name on the donor wall.

Donations by cheque made out to the City of Nelson earmarked for Nelson Civic Theatre Seat Sale are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information see civictheatre.ca.

Announcements Nelson and District Arts Council is in need of at least five new people willing to join the Board of Directors.

The board is currently near the minimum number of board members required to operate under the Societies Act. If you feel that you have some time and the passion to keep the arts council alive, please contact Ron Robinson at: ron@ndac.ca.

Nelson and District Arts Council has just received from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance the information package regarding grant applications for the arts. You may access this information online or through NDAC. For info, phone Ron at 250-352-9898.

Nelson Knights of Columbus are accepting nominations for Nelson’s 2012 Citizen of the Year. Nomination papers are available at City Hall, Sonja’s China Cabinet and Chamber of Commerce.

Deadline for nominations is February 28 at 4 p.m. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges.

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Entertainment listings

Film

The Civic is hosting a glamorous James Bond Grand Gala event on Friday, February 22 at 7 p.m. with a reception and screening of the newest James Bond movie Skyfall. Dress up as a Bond character. Prior to the screening, enjoy free appetizers and a free beer or wine. In James Bond style, martinis will be available at the paid bar.

Screening starts at 8 p.m.. This is an adultonly fundraising event, with tickets at $30 available at Otter Books, Baker Street Menswear, and at civictheatre.ca/kickoff.

The Civic is showing Skyfall, the most recent James Bond action thriller, on Saturday, February 23 at a 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Visual Art

Touchstones Nelson Members’ Show and Sale opening reception on Friday February 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. This salonstyle exhibition will showcase the wideranging talent of the gallery’s members.

Much of the work will also be for sale, offering a great opportunity for current or aspiring art collectors. This event is free and all are welcome. The exhibition runs until April 7.

Touchstones Nelson will show Winlaw artist Graham Gilmore’s I Love You, In Theory exhibit in Gallery A from March 2 to June 9, with an opening reception on Friday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit includes Gilmore’s iconic textbased paintings on panel, canvas and paper, alongside sculptures.

Art at the Capitol Theatre presents The Dance by Erica Konrad. The primary medium used is encaustic, a mixture of beeswax, tree sap and pigments. The exhibition runs until March 31. All artwork is for sale.

Theatre

Capitol Theatre Season presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal performing Harry and Night Box on Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m. This one night will feature two dance performances. A thrilling fusion of dance styles and polished techniques performed by internationally renowned and extraordinarily talented dancers.

Choreographers are Montreal based We Wei Wang and the Israeli-American choreographer Barak Marshall. Tickets $35 for adult, $28 for student. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal on Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. with Zap, a selection of excerpt from BJM repertoire assembled like a succession of music videos that will introduce the youg audience to the world of contemporary dance. Tickets are $12.50. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

Comedy

Capitol Theatre Season presents an evening of stand-up comedy Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Opening the show is Nelson’s own Lucas Myers, appearing as his alter egos, including Steven the Art Star and Randy From Creston, sharing various insights about the absurdity of these, our modern times. Next up will be Ivan Decker, who is one of the most enjoyable comedians in the country and has appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival. The headliner of the evening is Patrick Maliha, who holds the world record for most impressions in one minute and appears regularly on the popular CBC program The Debaters.

Tickets are $25 for adult, $20 for students.

Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363 Tuesday to Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Music

Spiritbar is happy to welcome back East Vancouver roots rockers The Boom Booms on Thursday, February 21. They have graced stages around the world with their upbeat latin rhythms, and their soulful reggae grooves. Tickets are $10.

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Beats at BiBO continue with DJ Braden Early spinning on Thursday, February 21.

Braden Early is a member of 5 TrickPony and has been playing outdoor parties, pubs, and club nights all over the West.

This musical seamster specializing in house, disco and soul.

Lindi Ortega and Dustin Bentall and The Smokes bring their country colour to The Royal on Wednesday, February 20. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 in advance at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Doors at 6 p.m., show starts at 8:15 p.m.

The Royal and Glenn Mitchell present Camel Toast Electric (Zappa tribute), Hammermouse House Kats, Cosmic Palace and The Costanzas on Thursday, February 21. Come support your local artists! Tickets $5 at the door, students are free. Doors open 8 p.m. Showtime around 9 p.m.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Van Django on Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. and Shambhala Perfomance Hall. Tickets are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door.

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The Librarian brings her unique blend of bass music to Spiritbar on Friday, February 22, with an opening set

by Naasko and visuals by Sijay James.

Advance tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel. Doors at 10 p.m.

After work swing party with E.T. Atomic Swing Band on Friday, February 22 at 6 p.m. This band features Kiyoshi Elkuf on the Super Sax, Bennett Karcz on Big Loud Drums, Ian Metzger on Chunky Guitar and Jesse Lee on Bouncy Bass. No cover.

The Royal presents the Charlie Jacobson Band on Friday, February 22.

Charlie Jacobson’s music spans many genres including blues, funk, roots, rock and R&B. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 to $10, sliding scale at the door.

Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions on Saturday February 23 from noon to 3 p.m. will open with Allie Kane and Friends to help lift your spirits, then Bradley Fenton and Mike Bennett from The Ripping Rattlers will perform originals and blues, and Craig Beauchamp and Alex Ure of Bottoms Down Acoustic bring a new brand of folk funk.

Nick Thayer will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, February 23. Doors at 10 p.m.

Ticket info available at the Hume Hotel.

Electric Wednesdays with Estevan at The Royal on February 27. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Starts 8:30 p.m.

The Royal presents Tofu Stravinsky’s album release party on Thursday, February 28. The music of Tofu Stravinsky is smooth, crunchy, jazzy and hip; like good red wine in a coke can. Doors at 8 p.m. Cover is $5.

Diamond Rings plays Spirtbar on Thursday, February 28, with an opening set by Shyness of Strangers. Advance tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Spiritbar presents Soulful Friday, featuring Erica Dee, C. Rhapsody and R. Goblin on Friday, March 1. Doors at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Nelson’s own Lazy Poker Blues Band is coming back to the Royal on March 1 and is ready to lay down their unique twist of blues and funk. Doors at 8 p.m.

Cover is $10.

The Royal welcomes Buckman Coe back to the stage on Saturday, March 2 with Brian Rosen and the WhatNow and Thorwind. Tickets are $10 at the door or online at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m.

Funkanomics will get the crowd screaming and dancing at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 2. First 100 tickets are $10 at the Hume Hotel. Doors at 10 p.m.

The Royal is proud to present Sarah Slean on Monday, March 4 with Ian Kelly opening the show. Tickets are $25 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open 6 p.m. and the show starts around 7:30 p.m.

The Royal presents Brasstronaut on Thursday, March 7, with local favourites Vortex opening the show. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m.

Mat the Alien returns to Spiritbar on Saturday, March 9 with an opening set

by B-Ron. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Capitol Theatre presents Martha Wainwright on Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m. with opening act, AroarA. Tickets are $30 at the door and $25 in advance at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

The Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Ensemble Caprice performing La Follia and the Gypsies on Friday, March 8, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre.

This unique and lively program features pieces taken from Uhrovska Zbierka, a collection from the country now known as Slovakia, and works by composers who were influenced by the gypsy music they heard while travelling throughout Europe.

Spiritbar is thrilled to welcome The Born Ruffians along with Indie rockers The Elwins on Thursday, March 21. This is an early show, with doors at 8 p.m. and music starting around 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

At the Pub

Apres Ski nights at Mike’s Place Pub on Sundays from 4 to 11 p.m. Featuring live music by Ukulele Bri, Human Juke Box, and guests.

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike's Pub on Tuesdays, February 26. Bring your pals, your dabber and your good luck troll. Lots of great prizes to be won. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m.

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Business to Business An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

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onday, February 18th marked the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week 2013. Chamber Week brings awareness to the important work these organizations do to stimulate local economies, promote their community, and engage in multi-level advocacy which benefits the entire province. No other business organization can match this incredible network that stretches across the country.

As an advocacy organization for business, our staff and volunteer board of directors work to promote a healthy and vibrant economy while protecting and advancing the interests of our members and the community as a whole.

The Chamber works cooperatively with citizens, businesses, educational and government partners and strives to foster a positive business environment and improve the quality of life in Nelson and area. Our goal is to promote growth, and healthy economic development, and to work as our members’ number one “business booster” through our advocacy efforts and economic development initiatives.

Your Chamber is committed to advancing an environment where economic development projects are encouraged and supported and to create a climate for local companies to grow. A strong business community is a catalyst to a dynamic area in which to live, work and play.

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about 500 Nelson and area member businesses from all sectors representing thousands of employees. Our commitment is to advocate for favorable policies that will benefit your business on a local and regional level, and through our membership in the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce those advocacy efforts are taken to senior levels of government.

Chamber President Chuck Bennett With the recently released Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has identified the main factors which are holding back Canada’s economic progress and ability to compete globally.

Chambers of Commerce around the province, including the BC Chamber, have been very active recently in this area, and are a big part of the solution.

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The network of Chambers of Commerce across BC is the most influential business organization in the province. As the key representatives of their business community to government, Chambers actively listen to business needs and continually articulate them to government at all levels.

Chambers of Commerce support businesses through benefit programs, services and education.

Membership in your local Chamber is vital to long term viability of a Chamber. In the Case of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce the history is rich. As a matter of fact, the Nelson Board of Trade was established in 1893 as a business organization. That is actually 4 years earlier than when the City of Nelson was incorporated. Today our membership continues to grow. This membership is a community investment, and is what drives Chambers of Commerce to directly support and stimulate local economies, and work collaboratively to create vibrant communities around the province.

Without members, a Chamber of Commerce simply would not exist. Working together, we can help build a stronger Chamber, and in turn a stronger economic region.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support.

Chuck Bennett President Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce

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Business to Business An update on the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership

Who are we?

The idea of working together on a regional basis isn’t new, but it’s certainly one that seems easier to talk about then act upon. As a greater community, we all know that it makes sense to support each other’s efforts, celebrate each other’s successes, and generally try to coordinate our efforts to achieve results that are mutually beneficial. It was with the greater good of the community in mind that the Economic Development Partnership was formed.

Our partners include: • The City of Nelson, • Regional District Areas E and F • Community Futures Central Kootenay • and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.

The Partnership was formed so that local and community economic development opportunities could be pursued jointly, efficiently and effectively.

The primary goal of the economic initiative Partnership since its establishment in 2005 has been to foster a business environment in Nelson and surrounding area that is resilient, sustainable and well-rounded.

The NAEDP strive to act as a catalyst for change. The partnership facilitates and encourages sustainable development while nurturing and supporting existing business.

Based on a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey, the Partnership has been implementing a series of initiatives, as requested by local businesses including manufacturing, technology, home-based, tourism, retail storefronts and professional services. Examples of programs we have rolled out

Business Investment and Attraction (BIA): Nelson and Area has a business investment and attraction strategy that is responsive to potential investment inquires and will increase level of potential investment to the area. An active BIA program that includes the following elements: The City of Nelson and the Economic Development Partnership has been a key member of the Invest Kootenay Partnership since its inception. The focus is on attracting the lifestyle investor interested in buying a business, providing capital for an existing business, starting a business, or seeking joint-investment opportunities. InvestKootenay.com acts as a one-stop shop for investors interested in our region providing recent news, success stories, and community profiles. Also available through the

include training-learning workshops, World Host Customer Service Training, Succession Planning and Business Valuation as well as keynote business speaker training and educational opportunities.

These programs are designed to support and strengthen the local business community. The NAEDP in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce enhances the sustainability of our community through Think Local First educational marketing campaigns.

Combining forces with the Invest Kootenay Partnership, the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership has been a long-time member of this initiative, striving to help attract lifestyle investors in their endeavors to purchase local businesses, provide capital for existing businesses, start new businesses or seek jointinvestment opportunities.

Other examples of the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership include the establishment of the Nelson Kootenay Lake Destination Marketing Organization with its regionallyfocused, self-sustaining tourism marketing mandate, as well as the Shop Nelson and Area Marketing campaigns, designed to encourage local consumers to “THINK LOCAL First” and foster an economic community where businesses and citizens unite towards a strong local economy.

Since the inception, all of the efforts of the Economic Development Partnership have been to improve business conditions and support businesses within our community. It is our belief that a vibrant local business community equates to a vibrant community.

The City of Nelson issued over 1300 business licenses and generated more than $175,000 in license fees, and millions of dollars in taxation revenue. We can never lose sight of the importance of the business community in building a long term sustainable region.

Tom Thomson Executive Director Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership Coordinating Committee Advisory Committee Members

website is the Investor-Opportunities CONNECT database.

This dynamic database allows investors to search opportunities by type and location and also provides a matching function, sending alerts to investors when new opportunities are added matching their preferences.

The CONNECT database is an especially powerful tool for business looking to sell or seeking capital for expansion.

One successful transaction that occurred last year, involved the sale and purchase of Wine Kitz Nelson, when current owner John Kortram and his family, had chosen to relocate to Nelson from Holland. They were just awaiting the right opportunity.

John had registered as an interested investor on the Invest Kootenay site. He had returned to Holland, when the Connect Data Base indicated that the Wine Kitz business was for sale.

The opportunity intrigued John, and he began the negotiation process with the former owner, and made the purchase in the spring of 2011.

NAEDP Annual Strategic Planning Session with Community Advisory Committee City of Nelson & RDCK Area E & F City - Paula Kiss, Deb Kozak Areas E & F – Greg Lawrence, Gary McCandlish Community Futures Bob Wright and Ron Ross Nelson Chamber Chuck Bennett and Randy Horswill Members at Large Tara Smedbol Randy Richmond Rick Nixon Peggy Aitkin Roger Higgins Valerie Semeniuk The Partnership will continue to offer key learning opportunities, Keynote speakers and Business workshops through 2013.

database offers that much needed place for local business owners to showcase their opportunities to a growing pool of investors.

The Invest Kootenay partnership and the connect data base is a single tool in the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnerships Economic Development toolbox, but a valuable one for Investment and Attraction.

To find our more, how Invest Kootenay can benefit your future business plans, contact the Chamber at 250 352 3433, tom@ discovernelson.com or visit www.investkootenay.com.

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Civic Theatre kicks off with first movie weekend SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

After three years of darkness, The Nelson Civic Theatre Society is lighting up the big screen to kick off its project to restore the old theatre as a modern multiuse community presentation space.

The Civic is hosting a glamorous James Bond Grand Gala event on Friday at 7 p.m. with a reception and screening of the newest James Bond movie Skyfall. Dress up as a Bond girl, Bond villain, Bond himself or your favourite Hollywood character. Prizes will be given for best costumes — or just come as yourself and enjoy.

The gala pre-screening reception will dazzle attendees with a welcome drink, showcase appetizers from local restaurants, live music and door prizes. Because

it’s Bond, the reception will include a martini bar. Screening starts at 8 p.m. This is an adultonly fundraising event, with tickets at $30 available at Otter Books, Baker Street Menswear, and at civictheatre.ca/kickoff.

Movie magic continues throughout the weekend as Skyfall will show again Saturday at 1 and 8 p.m. Tickets for both Saturday showings are available at the door, with special kick-off weekend pricing at $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

There are now 250 comfortable seats installed, with the Civic Theatre’s seat sponsorship program ongoing.

The kick-off weekend heralds the beginning of the Civic Theatre’s monthly movie series, satisfying movie-lovers while behind the scenes fundraising and renovation work aims to transform the aging movie house into a new dynamic theatre.

It’s a huge job, but with a membership of 1,300 and growNelson Civic Theatre usher Josh Wapp is getting set to welcome locals to the new seats where they can relax and take ing community support, a new, in James Bond’s Skyfall on Friday and Saturday.

Michael Mayrhofer photo three-screen Civic Theatre stars in Nelson’s future. ing for a state-of-the-art digital original 35mm projector. projection and theatre renovaIn 2013, movies will cease to film projector and surround To support the Civic Theatre tion. Donations made to the City be distributed as 35mm film so sound system with a combined project, go to civictheatre.ca to of Nelson marked for the Nelson digitization is a must. Nelson price tag of $150,000. This week- purchase a membership, sponsor Civic Theatre are eligible for a Civic Theatre Society is fundrais- end’s films will be shown on the a seat, or donate towards digital charitable tax receipt.

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Looking for a job, a new car, maybe trying to get rid of an old set of bunk beds; or are you a collector? UsedKootenays.com is a resource not to be overlooked.

With the rise of online classified sites such as Kijiji or Craigslist, UsedKootenays.com offers up an alternative that aims to connect with the community offline that it’s bringing together online.

“We actually have a genuine concern and care for the communities we serve,” says Erin Richards, marketing coordinator for UsedKootenays.com, which is also owned by Black Press.

Black Press is the largest publisher of community newspapers in BC and has newspapers in every community in the Kootenay region. Recently, all of the Kootenay Black Press titles began running all of its print classified ads on UsedKootenays.com.

“We feel this is a great value for our customers and makes Black Press the best option when it comes to placing classified advertising throughout the Kootenays,” said Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher for Black Press in the Kootenays.

“We are really excited about this opportunity for us to grow our business in this area, but more importantly, this is good for our customers.”

This partnership also aligns well with the values of UsedKootenays.com, as being truly local.

“We have staff on the ground in most of the communities we serve.

They involve us in local community events, we partner with local non-profits and charities... We want to be that different classifieds that cares about the people using our sites,” said Richards.

UsedKootenays.com has its own charity as well. Called the Community Angel Program, Richards explains staff, or “angels,” spend time looking for ways to help out a person placing an online ad.

“Their job is to search our sites to find people who have posted ads saying they’re in need,” she says. “That can be anyone — from a single mom who needs a birthday present for her son because

she can’t afford one this year to a senior needing a new battery for their scooter.”

The angel makes contact and meets with them in person to learn their story.

“Whether that’s financially, or whether they just need help connecting to other resources, we do our best to give them a hand,” says Richards. “We really want to have personal connections with our users.”

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Also setting them apart from other online shopping venues is tighter moderation, ensuring things like weapons, puppy mills and pornography aren’t promoted. Scams, spam and low quality content are less likely to appear on this site as well.

It’s all part of maintaining a high quality service that allows a positive exchange of goods with those living nearby.

“People want to buy and sell from their neighbours, from people that they trust, from people living in their own communities,” Richards says.

Secondhand bargain shopping is also the trend among many trying to save a buck these days. As well, it’s convenient to shop from a home computer, says Richards.

“You can see the item right there online and you can see all the information and then you just go pick it up.”

As part of a network of websites across the country, UsedKootenays.com covers the entire Kootenay region but users can narrow down a search based on how far they’re willing to look.

On Facebook and Twitter, UsedKootenays.com is increasing its profile after a few years of operation. The feedback forum on their site is open for comments from users who see a way they can better serve the immediate area.

“I would love to engage in some dialogue with people in the Kootenays,” says Richards.

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Continued from Page 1 faith and confidence in the support of the business community and rest of community to make a positive change.”

During the meeting, Jocelyn Carver spoke for the Nelson Business Association, explaining that 109 or 124 businesses surveyed thought allowing dogs on Baker Street was a good idea.

“Businesses are frontline of what’s happening in the downtown core because they’re there everyday,” Carver told council.

“Rather than constantly reiterate to tourists and citizens that Nelson is not pet friendly, we can take a best practices approach to animal control in the core.”

Kozak echoed that sentiment, saying there needs to be a cultural shift about what it means to be a good pet owner and that having dogs downtown would open up that discussion.

But there are costs involved with changing the bylaw. Frances Long, manager of legislative services, said it would take about a week to prepare the bylaw amendments.

Nelson public works operations manager Jim Dinwoodie said if one city employee is spending 30 minutes per day cleaning up dog droppings downtown — which is what they do for the lakeside dog trails — that adds up to about $10,000 per year. And it takes time away from other projects.

“While picking up after the dogs, we can be fixing the potholes or mowing the grass in parks,” Dinwoodie said.

He also said providing the biodegradable bags for pet owners isn’t cheap. Part of the proposal of allowing dogs downtown would have included buying and installing four bag dispensers at a cost of $330 each and the biodegradable bags that cost $70 for a stock of 2,000 bags.

Carver said business owners had offered to clean the sidewalks outside their shops. But Mayor John Dooley said those type of promises don’t always last.

“When we created the dog walk [on the west waterfront], people said they would take care of it and we know how that turned out. It’s disgusting down there,” Dooley said. “Many businesses don’t even shovel their sidewalks. Are they really going to pick up after dogs?”

Joan Reichardt of the Nelson’s Seniors Coordinating Society said some seniors she spoke to raised concerns about being tripped by dog leashes or intimidated by aggressive dogs.

Nelson police and bylaw officers told council that despite the common perception that they don’t enforce the downtown

dog bylaw, they do in fact talk to several people per day about the dog bylaw, though they rarely write tickets because they don’t see many re-offenders bringing their dogs back downtown after they’ve been warned.

Nelson Police Department Insp. Paul Burkart suggested that if the downtown dog ban were lifted, bylaw and police officers could zero in on problem dog owners whose pets are poorly trained or walking off leash, rather than trying to get every dog out of downtown.

“It’s all education,” Burkart said. “The bylaw to ban dogs was created for a small percentage of dog owners, which may not be fair to all the other responsible dog owners.”

Burkart asked that a few additional restrictions be considered if dogs were to be permitted in the core, including a limit on leash length, adding a two-dog limit and not allowing street performers to have a dog with them.

He didn’t request additional fines for bylaw violations, saying most of the necessary deterrents are already in place.

Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson said he believes the dog bylaw isn’t having a dramatic impact on tourism, but that it wouldn’t hurt to allow dogs downtown.

“There are way bigger issues affecting our tourism,” he said. “I would like to see it changed, personally, and a lot of businesses — especially the dog-friendly hotels — would like to see it changed ... But we’ve found ways to deal with it. We point tourists to the places they can walk their dog and allow them to leave their pets at the visitor centre.”

Councillor Candace Batycki had supported holding the special meeting and was initially in favour of the trial period. She said after hearing the costs and receiving numerous emails from residents who want the bylaw to remain, she didn’t want to be the one to second Kozak’s motion.

Still, she was surprised that no one else around the table offered to second it.

“It’s not the outcome I would have predicted,” she told the Star.

“This is an issue that’s split right down the middle, in terms of what the public want, and it’s a difficult one to balance. Because there’s no clear right answer, I felt it was better to leave it as it stands.”

Discussion around the dog bylaw will return to council when the animal control bylaw comes up for review, possibly later this year.

However, it won’t be in time to run the trial period this year, as Councillor Kozak and members of the business association had hoped.

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Fireplaces have long been used in residences to offer a centralized gathering area for the family and serve as a dramatic focal point that’s as much about aesthetic appeal as it is functionality.

However, fireplaces also can be a source of supplemental heat, and many homeowners install a fireplace as a back-up heating source.

When Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast in October of 2012, tidal surges and flooding knocked out power to millions of customers across the Northeastern United States.

Those power outages left people without lights, television, and perhaps most frightening, heat.

Even those who had portable backup generators found they were unable to connect central heating systems to the generator because of the overwhelming power draw. Flooding shut down some city-provided steam heating services in and around New York City, putting safe alternative heating sources in high demand.

Gas fireplaces are not only decorative, but also they can be a significant source of home heat, enabling homeowners to enjoy warmth and light without the hassle of buying and handling wood. In addition, gas fireplaces produce low emissions, which means they are not always limited to areas of the home that could provide an exterior wall for a chimney.

There are many types of gas fireplaces, and homeowners can customize the model they choose to meet their needs. Ventless gas fireplaces are perhaps the most versatile because they do not need to be vented outdoors or up a chimney. This means they can be located just about anywhere there is an available wall.

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allowed in all states because of concerns about carbon monoxide. But simply keeping a window open slightly during operation can greatly reduce the risk CO poisoning.

Direct vented fireplaces are installed on an outside wall and a pipe is used to vent the unit outdoors. The complexity of installation and unit designs make these more expensive than ventless options.

Homeowners also can convert a wood fireplace into a gas one with the use of gas logs or a gas line exiting within the fireplace. Gas fireplace inserts that can be custom-installed in the existing cutout of the fireplace are also available.

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William MacKenzie Boates Born: 1929 Passed: January 24, 2013

William MacKenzie Boates passed gently into the light January 24, 2013 at the Kootenay Lake Hospital after a prolonged struggle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by 3 of 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandsons.

Born in Sandon in 1929 Dad loved the mountains and was one of the youngest boys to ever climb Reco Peak. Moving to Nelson as an early teen he worked as a doorman at the Civic Theatre, belonged to the Cadet Corps where he sighted and tested rifles, ran track in high school, learned boat building and had many grand adventures.

According to his year book he was quite often found in detention. At least he was having fun.

Way to go Dad! He met and married Mom, Betty Jean, while attending UBC to become an architect, gave it up to raise a family, coach hockey and build a wonderful home on Burrard Inlet, complete with multiple decks, cedar sauna, wine cellar, bar, three workshops, gardens, spectacular rock seawalls and extensive dock. We always had boats as Dad was happiest on the water.

He returned to the mountains in 1998 where he bought the round house in Balfour, played crib and often travelled through his beloved mountains.

Dad, we will miss you and your bright Hawaiian shirts!

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The family of a 19-year-old Castlegar man are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him.

Jessie Wright went missing around 1:30 p.m. on February 16.

He was last seen walking north along Columbia Avenue from the Castlegar Tim Hortons.

His destination was unknown. It’s possible he hitched a ride to Nelson or elsewhere in the Kootenays.

He was suffering from depression at the time of his disappearance.

Wright is slim and six-foot-two-inches

Jessie Wright

tall, with green eyes and dirty blond hair worn in a buzz cut. He was last seen wearing a dark grey denim coat, white hoody, dark jeans and winter work boots.

His family and police are searching for him. Anyone with information regarding the young man’s whereabouts should call Castlegar RCMP at 250-365-7721.

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Ex-New Denver cop denied bail kristi patton Penticton Western News Reporter

Bail has been denied for the former New Denver Mountie accused of murdering his commonlaw wife.

This was the second attempt Keith Wiens has made to be released from custody. He was originally released after his arrest for the murder of Lynn Kalmring in August 2011. Justice Peter Rogers determined he was not a flight risk or threat to others and was to reside in his Penticton home, where Kalmring was found dead, under a number of conditions.

In January 2012, Wiens was arrested after police arrived at his house to conduct a check to ensure he was complying with his bail conditions and charged him

with a single count of breach of conditions. Wiens applied for bail after being taken into custody but it was denied.

After changing lawyers, Wiens applied again to have his bail reinstated, but on Wednesday at the Kelowna courthouse Justice Rogers denied his application.

A publication ban applies to the reasons the justice gave.

Wiens will face a jury trial on the second-degree murder charge beginning on May 27 in the Kelowna courthouse. He also will have to face a charge of breach of conditions in provincial court. A trial date for that charge is scheduled for July 25 at the Penticton law courts.

Wiens served at the Slocan Lake RCMP detachment in the 1990s.

Corrections In “Drama in the dog issue imminent” (February 8, 2013) the Star reported that Councillor Donna Macdonald abstained during the vote, leaving the final vote tally at 3-1. In fact, all members of council including the mayor must vote on every motion. Abstentions are deemed to be affirmative votes. The correct vote tally should have been 5-1, with one councillor absent.

In “Dooley questions council’s logic” (February 13, 2013) the Star erroneously reported that the chair of the council meeting doesn’t vote except to break a tie. In fact, the chair’s vote is considered an affirmative vote unless he or she indicates otherwise.

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Focus On Investment and Attraction

from Pacific Insight, Drop Designs, Spearhead, Timely and the Cloudside Inn as part of the discussion. They had an opportunity to speak to these reps one on one to discuss the possibility of expanding trade opportunities into the respective countries. The meeting hosted TIR’s from Europe, South China, as well as Japan and Korea.

The Invest Kootenay Partnership brings together Kootenay communities in an effort to grow our region in the eyes of investor. The focus is on attracting the lifestyle investor interested in buying a business, providing capital for an existing business, starting a business, or seeking joint-investment opportunities. InvestKootenay.com acts as a one-stop shop for investors interested in our region providing recent news, success stories, and community profiles. Also available through the website is the Investor-Opportunities CONNECT database. This dynamic database allows investors to search opportunities by type and location and also provides a matching function, sending alerts to investors when new opportunities are added matching their preferences.

By being able to be introduced to companies in the European market for example that may be interested in product developed for European industry, that can help to ensure the viability and sustainability of companies like Pacific Insight, who’s primary focus is on the North American Industry.

Invest Kootenay Links Communities, Investors and Opportunities

This ‘made in the Kootenays’ approach to investment attraction is garnering attention from across the province with other regions interested in learning more about the model. The CONNECT database offers that much needed place for local business owners to showcase their opportunities to a growing pool of investors.

TRADE and INVESTMENT Representatives Visit Nelson Recently the Chamber in cooperation with the NEADP hosted International Trade and Investment Representatives to meet with local and regional businesses. We had representatives

Chamber Executive Director Tom Thomson notes, “It is always worthwhile for companies to look to grow market share, and there may be times when existing markets are no longer sufficient. By having access to new markets, and securing production contracts, it helps keep our jobs within our region”.

and offer assistance in making the right investment and trade decisions. Additional trade and investment services provided by the representatives and the Ministry include: International market intelligence and trade leads to help companies sell products and services overseas.

Advice on developing marketing strategy and cross-cultural business practices.

Connecting with key industry, government, and community influencers.

Seminars and training on exporting and accessing international markets.

Promoting B.C. educational institutions to international students.

Organizing and supporting trade missions, exhibitions and conferences in B.C. and around the world.

Thomson adds, “One of the underlying concerns for our region is the need for jobs, and sustainable businesses. It is my opinion that a strong business community can help sustain environmental and social concerns. We are not talking development at any cost, and businesses conducting themselves without any form of corporate responsibility, but these opportunities could help grow market share”.

Trade and Investment Representatives meet with regional businesses, City officials and economic development reps

The International Trade and Investment Representatives make local introductions to potential investors, buyers and other inmarket partners. They help companies identify opportunities

Chamber Annual General Meeting March 27th at the New Grand Hotel The Chamber AGM-Business after Business will take place at the New Grand Hotel Wednesday March 27th between 5pm and 7pm. The event will feature Business Excellence Awards that we will be rolling out this year, as well as the Election of Directors.

Winners of the Business Excellence Awards at the 2012 Chamber AGM

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If you would like to become a Chamber Director, there is an opportunity for new directors to put their name forward. You need to have been a member in good standing for at least 90 days prior to the election. Nomination papers are available at the Chamber of Commerce 225 Hall Street, or by emailing tom@ discovernelson.com. You need the papers signed by 2 current members of the Chamber, and have them turned into the Chamber offices no later than March 10th.

For many years the Chamber has acknowledged the Business of the Year. Some of our recent winners have included The Hume Hotel, Boundary Kootenay Radio, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kootenay Co-Op, Nelson and District Credit Union, Cottonwood Kitchens and Whitewater Winter Resort.

Last year, we expanded the format to include a few other categories. The awards recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and Area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives.

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Crews continue working diligently on the rehabilitation and restoration of the CP Rail Station at the foot of historic Baker Street. The project will see the construction of a Regional Visitor Gateway and Business opportunity Centre for the West Kootenay region, while catalyzing development of one of the last significant expanse of vacant land in Nelson.

Vision The Station project will fully restore one of the area’s most treasured landmarks, due to CP Rail’s historical economic importance to this region and the building’s architectural significance.

Inside the building, a full service Regional Visitor Information Centre will complement an interpretive display that showcases the area’s character, businesses, investment opportunities, heritage and cultural diversity. The Regional Visitor Gateway will feature a special “Made in the Kootenays” marketing showcase for high margin value added export business. Upstairs, new offices for the Chamber of Commerce, the Nelson Economic Development Partnership, Invest Kootenay and the Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Association Regional Destination Marketing Organization will be housed. A range of private and public sector uses will fill the remaining portions of the building, adding to the vibrancy of this new place of business.

Heritage Fairbanks Morse Electric Diesel locomotives that will be displayed at CP Station

Chamber Executive Director Tom Thomson says “the improvement to the local tourism and business investment infrastructure will provide a legacy of long-term economic benefits in the West Kootenay region as a whole thus strengthening our region economically, which in turn will support the further development of viable, vital and sustainable rural communities. Improved tourism and investment infrastructure will directly provide broad-based economic benefits to the community through increased long-term sustainable and diversified employment. A strong, vital and innovative tourism sector contributes to the economic and social well-being of existing businesses to maintain employment and growth”.

The proactive approach to develop the Gateway is a well-considered and thoroughly planned diversification opportunity that will encourage economic diversification and growth of the region’s economy. The regional areas along the north shore of Kootenay Lake, including Kaslo and Crawford Bay, the Slocan Valley, the highway 6 corridor to Salmo, and the City of Castlegar add to the depth and breadth of cultural and heritage attractions, recreational activities and benefits available to visitors, enabling our region to target a broader range of markets, promote longer stays and encourage greater expenditures Phases Since the acquisition of the building in June of 2010, the Chamber has invested just over 1 million dollars and generated jobs and economic spending with the project. This includes the job creation provided to crew of Cornerstone General Contracting, the 6 person crew of Edge Roofing, plus 2 other local plumbing and electrical sub trades.

Thomson notes the Chamber has also benefitted tremendously from the Ministry of Social Development Job Creation Program that is underway where we have employed a Crew Supervisor and 4 local individuals. “The JCP crew was very involved in the gutting of the interior of the building in preparation for future construction. The most recent work involved

JCP Crew on site at CP Station fabricating woodchip and clay blocks

structural repairs, and the elimination of hazardous materials. The JCP crew currently on site has been working on the fabrication of wood chip and clay blocks which will act as a second thermal barrier, when the insulation process continues through the spring of 2013”.

This project has been extremely fortunate that we have received the support from the Ministry and its staff.

431 Baker Street, Nelson 250-352-5033

The Chamber and Gateway uses of the building require approximately 50% of the 10,000 sq. ft. of developable space. The balance of the space could hold a wide range of complementary uses.

A number of options are under consideration for the balance of the space. A mix of private and public purpose spaces are being considered.

You can guarantee if you are thinking about a certain type of business as being a good fit, it’s a good bet that the option has likely already been on the table, or depending on its viability is still on the table. Feasibility work will be undertaken to look into the viability of a tech sector Business Incubator, Commercial Leasehold, and/or Strata Joint Venture.

The Regional Visitor Gateway-Business Opportunity Centre will also feature two Heritage Electric Diesel locomotives that will be on permanent display as part of the plaza that will be developed outside of the CP Station.

The Chamber acquired the Fairbanks Morse locomotives (pictured here) for display purposes from John Burbridge the private owner who has been responsible for their upkeep, with the assistance of CP Rail. They will find their permanent home near the end of 2014

468 Baker St. Nelson 250.354.4300 www.phoenixnelson.com

The Chamber is a strong credible voice for more than 500 businesses, organizations and individuals, representing thousands of employees We advocate for sustainable economic development in support of a vibrant community The Chamber also offers the #1 Group Insurance plan for you and your employees.

To find out more, or to join the Chamber, call today 250 352 3433.

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Red Bull Ultra Natural at Baldface Lodge

Rüf king of the mountain TOM HARDY Nelson Star Correspondent

The Red Bull Ultra Natural played out thrillingly on the superhuman challenge of a course dubbed “Scary Cherry” on Sunday at Baldface Lodge.

It was an awesomely complex production, from the construction of 80-plus platforms to the placing of scores of camera people perched in crow’s nests, some even embedded in the snow itself camouflaged in white.

All this even before the defying feats of the 16 world-class competitors themselves took place.

Throw into the mix the gamble with conditions, snowpack and visibility, the nerve-edged responses that would compose each contenders ride, and you glean an understanding of the beautiful gamble this experiment is.

“I’m pleased as punch,” said Travis Rice, the sport’s visionary who brought the Ultra Natural to be for the first time last winter. “The level of riding was much higher and I still don’t think we have seen the potential of this.”

After the days action, Austria’s Gigi Rüf claimed the top spot on the podium and the gorgeous trophy that was locally produced by Keith Berens of Live Metal Works.

Switzerland’s Nicolas Müller finished second and Bryan Fox — who entered the competition as a wild card — gained third.

Müller also got the award for the day’s best trick that Baldface Lodge owner Jeff Pensiero jokingly described at the awards ceremony as “some crazy kind of thing

Austria’s Gigi Rüf (middle) claimed the top spot on the Ultra Natural podium. Switzerland’s Nicolas Müller (left) finished second and Bryan Fox (left) grabbed third.

Tim Zimmerman photo

Results for the 2013 Red Bull Ultra Natural:

RUN 1 1. Gigi Rüf 82.6 2. Nicolas Müller 76.4 3. Bryan Fox 44.6 4. Terje Håkonsen 66.2 5. David Carrier-Porcheron 62.2 6. Mark McMorris 61.6 7. Eero Niemela 61.0 8. Pat Moore 59.0 9. Lucas Debari 57.2 10. Travis Rice 56.2 11. Jussi Oksanen 27.8 12. Bode Merrill 48.8 13. Jake Blauvelt 46.8 14. Wolfgang Nyvelt 45.6 15. Torstein Horgmo 32.6 16. Mikey Rencz 39.6

RUN 2 72.4 71.4 75.4 60.2 39.2 45.4 34.0 38.0 53.0 49.2 55.4 45.2 48.0 42.8 44.8 40.0

over a pillow.” Technically it was a gigantic jump over a tree sending the rider down 100 feet of the 45 degree course: Superhuman.

Rüf ’s first of two runs was the one which netted him a victory score of 82.6.

“The sky-ridge feature that he hit with his first line, he hit fast and aired out superdeep,” Rice said. “He aired 60 or 70 feet off the end of that and because he’s Gigi he stomped it and actually made it through the rest of his run including a backside 180 that if you were to bring a tape measure out it probably would have been in the 200 foot range.”

Rüf was humble in victory.

“I don’t know, I definitely got lucky,” said Rüf about his performance. “I don’t really consider myself a ‘winner,’ I believe in luck and coincidence. My friend told me about a great quote that says a winner doesn’t need luck, but I believe there was a little bit of luck involved today just because of how Mother Nature played out and how she played into my vision.”

Fox truly out-foxed the course with back-to-back 360’s and was the only rider of the 16 not to take a fall.

Weather was a central factor. The first half was bright and sunny, but clouded up for the riders’ second runs making it really tough for them to see the terrain clearly.

“The first year,” Rice explained, “we had a great weather window, we had a good enough window to run it but it was pretty wind pressed; people were struggling. Today we had better snow but lookers-left side of Story continues on Page 21

KIJHL Stats League Standings

Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Castlegar 52 35 9 6 2 78 Beaver Valley 52 33 15 3 1 70 Nelson 52 32 16 2 2 68 Spokane 52 14 28 4 4 36 Grand Forks 52 8 39 4 3 20 Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P Fernie 52 35 13 1 3 74 Golden 52 31 14 1 6 69 Kimberley 52 26 25 0 1 53 Columbia Val. 52 21 25 0 6 48 Creston Valley 52 17 28 0 7 41 Okanagan Division TEAM GP Kelowna 52 Princeton 52 Osoyoos 52 Summerland 52 Penticton 52

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OTL P 1 72 2 70 7 63 2 45 5 28

Doug Birks Division TEAM GP W L T OTL P N. Okanagan 52 34 14 2 2 72 Sicamous 52 32 13 3 4 71 Revelstoke 52 27 21 3 1 58 Kamloops 52 18 28 2 4 42 Chase 52 11 35 3 3 28

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, February 15 Nelson 2 Castlegar 3 Penticton 4 Columbia Valley 5 (OT) Grand Forks 3 Fernie 6 Beaver Valley 5 Spokane 1 Osoyoos 2 Princeton 7 Kamloops 2 Revelstoke 3 Sicamous 3 North Okangan 3 Kelowna 9 Summerland 2 SATURDAY, February 16 Castlegar 5 Nelson 0 Creston Valley 3 Columbia Valley 5 Penticton 0 Golden 4 Chase 2 Sicamous 5 Princeton 3 Kelowna 2 Revelstoke 2 Kamloops 5 Spokane 1 Beaver Valley 4 Summerland 2 Osoyoos 6 SUNDAY, February 17 Penticton 2 Revelstoke 6 Chase 1 North Okanagan 5 Spokane 1 Grand Forks 1 Golden 5 Kimberley 8 Columbia Valley 1 Fernie 2

Nelson Leafs Leaders

PLAYER Position Colton Schell Forward Carson Willans Forward Connor Gross Forward Linden Horswill Forward Seth Schmidt Defence Aaron Dunlap Forward Bryce Nielsen Forward

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BC Senior’s Curling Championships in Trail

Thompson falls just short presented by the

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An evening for women featuring Leslie Beck

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Nelson’s Fred Thompson (middle) in Saturday’s final with Bill King (left) and Don Freschi (right) on the brooms.

GUY BERTRAND Trail Times Editor

At the BC Senior’s Curling Championships in Trail on Saturday night, Langley’s Craig Lepine broke up a tight defensive battle with three in the ninth en route to a 5-2 win over the Tom Shypitka rink from Cranbrook that included Nelson’s Fred Thompson. The Lepine rink will now represent the province at the Canadian Senior Curling Championships in Summerside, P.E.I. from March 16 to 24.

After defeating Myron Nichol’s foursome from Castlegar in the event’s semi-final where Shypitka stole four points over three ends and doubled Nichol 8-4, Thompson’s team — that also included Trail’s Don Freschi and Fruitvale’s Bill King — were in a good position to capture the event.

In the final Shypitka and

Lepine combined to blank four of the 10 ends.

That’s not to say there wasn’t some opportunities. With the score tied 1-1 after four ends, 13 rocks were in play when Lepine threw his final stone in the fifth. After much deliberation from both sides, Lepine’s final rock managed to score one to spot his team a 2-1 lead at the break.

Two more blank ends followed before Shypitka scored one in the eighth to tie the game at 2-2.

Then came the fateful ninth when Lepine’s final stone raised his rock enough to squeeze in for three and dramatically shift the momentum of the game.

“I thought my third was letting it curl too much,” Lepine told the Trail Times. “It missed by an eighth of an inch. I don’t think it had to be that tight.”

Holding a 5-2 lead in the 10th, Lepine ran Shypitka out

Continued from Page 20 the course had a wind layer under it so people were getting bucked. We lost light half way through, speed and flat light was difficult. It’s a game of averages we set ourselves up in to succeed.”

With the naked eye from the bottom of the mountain, it was difficult to decipher and appreciate these athletes with boards strapped to their feet like traps, dropping over treacherous inclines, navigating obstacles, thrusting their mass off platforms the height of trees: hence the tantalizing multi-task of coverage to encapsulate this event.

The event will be aired as a highly complex filmed sequence.

“Shooting something is always going to influence it a little bit and it’s never going to come out as authentic as it was when it happened,” said Rice.

“We shot it as well as we can to tell the story

of rocks to seal the win.

Lepine was a men’s provincial champion in 1990.

The final capped off a great week of curling at the Trail Curling Club, which drew plenty of spectators including a standing-room only crowd for the men’s and women’s championship games (Lepine’s wife Karin captured the women’s side).

The players were treated to the usual Trail hospitality and the army of volunteers made things run smoothly.

“I think the organizing committee did a tremendous job,” said Mel Lungle, Curl BC’s liaison.

“When you have eight sheets of ice going all at the same time, particularly in the case of onice officials, scorekeepers, timekeepers, it’s quite an onerous task getting that many volunteers. And they came through with flying colours.”

about what happened up here like you were here and you witnessed it yourself presented in a very easy to understand manner. That’s the game we play in order to hold this event, a game we are excited to share with the world. We think its a good thing that will enhance peoples lives.”

Rice again expressed enormous gratitude to the town of Nelson and its openness, from the mayor’s office to local entrepreneurs like Pensiero willing to take big chances, right down to the agents at the border-crossing who facilitated the traffic of people with as much ease as possible.

Snowboarding fans can tune-in to NBC on March 30 at 10:30 a.m. to catch Red Bull Ultra Natural presented by Nike Snowboarding. The show airs as part of the Red Bull Signature Series, an action sports property featuring some of Red Bull’s top events including Dreamline, Wake Open and Rampage.

So BC and Nelson made this happen: the world’s most loved snowboarding event.

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Drop Final Two Games of Regular Season to Castlegar

Leafs continue to struggle BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Ending the season on a seven game losing streak not only cost the Nelson Junior Leafs first place in the Neil Murdoch Division, it dropped them to third.

Near the end of January, the locals were perched atop the division and looked like favourites heading into the post season. A pair of losses to the Castlegar

Rebels over the weekend, now puts the Leafs behind the eight ball starting the playoffs as the visiting team in Beaver Valley on Friday night.

The Leafs entered the weekend needing to win at least one of the games in a home-andhome against first-place Castlegar.

After falling behind 3-0 by the late stages of the second period in Castlegar on Friday

night, the Leafs made a spirited run at a comeback. Dustin Reimer scored before the second was over to cut the lead to 3-1.

Then Connor Gross made it 3-2 midway through the third.

Rebels goalie Connor Beauchamp stopped 35 saves to preserve the 3-2 win.

In front of a large home Story continues on Page 23

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PROFESSIONALS How do you Massage your Baby?

Many new parents often hear that giving your baby a massage is beneficial for your young ones but are hesitant to try it at home for fear of doing something wrong. It is a great way to soothe a relax your baby. Health professionals recommend skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant to promote attachment but now there is also increasing evidence that gentle massage helps both parents to become more sensitive, responsive and attached to their newborn.

Not unlike an adult massage, infant massage stimulates the baby’s circulatory system and benefits his/ her heart rate, breathing and digestion.

Research has shown that baby’s that receive regular massage gain more weight and went to sleep quicker than those that do not. This is a great activity for the father to connect to their new child or for mother’s to further their connection.

There are a few guidelines to make the process more comfortable for yourself and your baby.

• Remove all jewellery • Get a good quality natural baby oil – olive, coconut or grapeseed oil are great starting places • Ensure you baby and yourself are relaxed and receptive and plan to spend about 15 minutes of uninterrupted minutes with your baby • Ensure the room is a warm temperature as well as your hands and have your baby naked • Use light touch using your fingertips and palms increasing the pressure as baby and yourself become more comfortable

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• Always massage inwards towards the heart – rubbing towards the body ensure you are not pulling any limbs or injuring the baby, you want the blood flow to go one way towards the heart which makes baby more comfortable • On the face – massage the temples, walk your fingers across the forehead, with your thumbs massage the cheeks • Chest – with both hands at the center of the chest – push out to the sides following the rib cage and without lifting your hands bring them around in a heart-shaped motion to center again • Arms – lift each arm and stroke the armpit a few times, gently squeeze and turn baby’s arm from shoulder to hand • On the stomach – ensure you massage in a clockwise motion which will help the baby’s digestive system and allow the baby to sleep better – this is great for those baby’s that haven’t gone to the bathroom in a couple of days or have gas • Legs – roll the legs between your hands from knee to ankle, knead each leg, squeezing gently • Back – move your hands back and forth in opposite directions going down the back to the bottom and then up to the shoulders and back down again Lastly, remember there is no right or wrong way to massage your child as long as you are gentle and patient with them. If you need further guidance or new idea’s, book in with one of our practitioners to learn more techniques.

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Laura or Karen at 250-352-1890

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Leafs defenceman JJ Beitel in action at the NDCC against Castlegar on Saturday.

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Key Person Insurance is one of the most overlooked of all business insurance policies and yet it could be one of the most

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Key Person insurance is a policy purchased by the business to help compensate any financial losses that would arise from the death of an important member of the business.

The most obvious Key Person’s are the business owners, directors and managers, but what about people that have specialized knowledge on products or services unique to your company? What about key sales people, project managers, or top level managers?

Just like a life insurance policy which aims to provide security and protection to you and your family, the Key Person insurance provides the same security against risks to your business. Smaller businesses are one of the most vulnerable to a loss of a key employee. Most small businesses rely upon the skills and the drive of just one or two key people. Without one of these employees the business will flounder, lose money and potentially collapse.

Key Person insurance does not replace the valuable people in your business, but your business will be able to maintain its continuity despite the absence of the key person of your business because the potential losses will be compensated by your insurance plan Think of how hard you have worked and what resources your business would need to deal with your unexpected absence or the unexpected absence of a key employee. You wouldn’t want your business to fail due to the lack of planning, or to burden your estate or employees with an overwhelming challenge.

Please visit any one of our 8 offices to discuss your insurance requirements.

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Why Use a Realtor®?

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I find that people ask me this question fairly often and there isn’t a “one liner” I can give to answer it. The answer is multi faceted, and requires much consideration to cover all the bases.

Realtors® undergo continual professional training to keep abreast of shifting and changing Real Estate conditions. Realtors® have the tools at their disposal to market your property effectively & reach a wider group of potential buyers. Realtors® can conduct a thorough Market Evaluation of your property & have the ability to screen potential buyers to see if they are qualified to buy your home.

Realtors® have the skills to create a binding contract and keep the deal on track; while avoiding emotional attachments during the negotiating process. We make ourselves available beyond 9am-5pm, to work for your best interests. Statistics provided by the Canadian Real Estate Association show that people who try and sell their own home, end up using a Realtor® in the end, & sell faster and for more money.

When you require dental work; you go to your Dentist, when your vehicle needs work; you take it to your Mechanic, and when you want to buy or sell your home; it’s in your best interest to do this with your Real Estate Professional. If you don’t have a Realtor®; find one that suits you and remember that in the end; it is money well spent to help you navigate your way through the biggest investment you have.

Contact me at: christine@christinepearson.ca, or, 250-505-8015, I’m happy to help.

Each office individually owned and operated

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Certified Professional Coach and Certified Life Coach

Nobody listens to my boundaries, what do I do?

Whether it is at work, in a relationship or with your kids, boundaries are important.

However, they shouldn’t be “reactive” boundaries. You know the ones, where someone in your world whether intentionally or not totally disregards what you are saying and in your hurt you slam up a wall.

That’s not a boundary, that’s a wall, which you will need to eventually dismantle brick by brick or have to climb over.

A boundary is different.

According to Charles Whitfield MD, healthy boundaries are: - present, appropriate, clear, firm, protective, flexible, receptive and determined

by YOU! An unhealthy boundary is: - set for you by others, hurtful or harmful, controlling or manipulative, invasive or dominating, rigid and immovable. So let’s work with the first 4 steps out of 10 to setting a healthy boundary.

First, START TO FIGURE OUT WHAT YOUR LIMITS ARE; you can’t set a healthy boundary if you don’t know where you stand. Consider what you can tolerate and accept and what makes you feel uncomfortable or stressed. “Those feelings help us identify what our limits are.” For example your expartner comes over to your house for dinner multiple times in a week, even though you have said certain days’ work. You have clients that phone you at 9 at night, even though you have said you don’t take calls after 6pm. Yet you allow dinner to happen and you still pick up the phone.

Next, TUNE INTO YOUR FEELINGS. The two red flags that let you know you are letting go of your boundaries are resentment and discomfort. So on a scale of 1 – 10 where are you at? If you are at 6 or higher, stop and evaluate.

The next step is BE DIRECT. This isn’t done with anger, malice or resentment; you clearly and with compassion state how you are feeling and what your boundary is. What the other person does with that information is up to them.

Now it is time to GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION. Fear, guilt and self-doubt are big potential pitfalls.

We might fear the other person’s response if we set and enforce our boundaries. We might feel guilty by speaking up or saying no to a family member or a boss. Many believe that they should be able to cope with a situation or say yes because they’re a good person, even though they “feel drained or taken advantage of.” We might wonder if we even deserve to have boundaries in the first place. Boundaries aren’t just a sign of a healthy relationship; they’re a sign of self-respect. So give yourself the permission to set boundaries and work to preserve them.

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Continued from Page 22 crowd on Saturday night at the Nelson and District Community Complex, Rebels’ forward Diego Bartlett scored 28 seconds into the game and the Leafs could not get any offense going for the rest of the night as Castlegar handed Nelson a 5-0 thumping.

The playoffs will begin for the Leafs on Friday night in Beaver Valley. The two teams will meet again on Saturday before the scene shifts to Nelson for Monday and Tuesday. The Rebels will take on the Spokane Braves who finished fourth in division, 42 points behind KIJHL leading Castlegar.

Nelson coach Frank Maida was named the Neil Murdoch Division coach of the year on Saturday night.

Helping Speed Skating Stay Intact The Nelson Speed Skating Club has been awarded a $1,000 cash prize from the Podium Tracker Contest held by Intact Insurance Company.

Every time a member of Canada’s long or short track speed skating team steps onto the podium in an individual World Cup race, Intact Insurance will award a local speed skating club. Maurice Poulin (back left holding cheque) happily hands the prize to Bruce Atkins (back right), Nelson Speed Skating Club president.

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Nelson Minor Hockey Grad

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PROFESSIONALS If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Laura or Karen at 250-352-1890

Derek Diener

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Wouldn’t spring cleaning be so much more gratifying if – somewhere under dusty barbecue parts and outgrown hockey skates – you found an envelope with, say, $5,000 in cash?

Wouldn’t that make spring cleaning worthwhile?

Of course it would!

Well, you may not uncover a financial windfall when you’re cleaning the garage this spring, but a little time and attention to the task of spring cleaning your financial house can be very rewarding. This spring, dust away the cobwebs and take a hard look at your debt servicing costs.

Are you continuously carrying a large monthly balance on your credit cards, line of credits and car loans? Take some comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. However, this particular kind of financial clutter – ongoing, unsecured consumer debt – is both confusing and costly. Guess what?

It’s time to spring clean your debt!

Begin by making a quick list of the interest you are being charged on your loans, credit cards or other unsecured debts. Do you have tax bills piling up?

Don’t forget to include that debt in your spring cleaning project as well.

With today’s historically low mortgage rates there is an opportunity to have a professional like myself analyze your situation to see if rolling all of your debt into one payment will make financial sense.

Even with a pre-payment penalty in many cases I can show you how we can improve cash flow and pay off your mortgage sooner.

Regardless of where you are in the life of your mortgage, if you have equity in your home and your cash flow has slowed to a trickle because of your debt, I can analyze your situation and outline your spring cleaning options.

So as you polish the windows, shake out the carpets and clear out the garage, don’t forget the most rewarding task of all: spring cleaning your debt. Your financial house will enjoy the fresh beginning too!

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I am already really active, do I still need to exercise?

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This question is amongst the most common asked by physically active individuals. And, the answers are: 1. “Yes”, if you want to get better at your activities and make them more enjoyable and safe.

2. “No”, if you know how to exercise during the activity, or you don’t care about #1 above If you ever asked yourself the question “How do I get better at what I love doing?, your most likely answer would be “understand and practice”; one of the definitions of “exercise” we use. So if you are looking to have more fun doing what you love, exercise!

On the other hand if going to a specific place to practice sounds silly you can incorporate exercise into your activity, providing you have a good knowledge of yourself and the skill.

For a creative example: Shoveling snow is a demanding activity and if done incorrectly it can cause serious injuries. But, performed correctly with attention, structure, proper technique, breathing and body positioning, it can turn into one of the best power developing routines.

Also,walking, running, riding, manual labor, carrying and lifting heavy loads... even sitting, laying or just standing, if done with a conscious approach, can become a fantastic practicum in self-development. Ask Yoga, Chi Gong or Feldenkrais practitioners...

So if you have a good understanding of your bodymind and proper techniques, your activities can also become your exercises.

Still... at that point you will realize the benefits of separate practice sessions.

We treat exercise and activity as extensions of one another. For example, you might find that your right side feels weaker and your back gets tight on your downhills. These weaknesses are in the way of your fun. So, go and do some dryland work: understand, strengthen the weakness, and adjust your postural habits.

This is where a professional fitness coach could save you considerable time and effort.

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Nelson’s Alex MacLeod scored his first two regular season East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) goals on Friday night.

The 25-year-old was called up to the South Carolina Stingrays earlier this month from the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Columbus Cottonmouths where he has played most of this season.

On Friday night against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Nelson Minor Hockey Association grad scored a pair of goals in a 4-3 overtime loss.

MacLeod has now played eight games with the Stingrays and has four points in that time.

He is a plus-three after a 3-0 win over the Solar Bears on Sunday afternoon.

MacLeod is in his first professional hockey season. He played four years at Michigan Tech where he skated in 144 games and was named to the WCHA all-academic team.

MacLeod and the Stingrays have returned home to North Charleston and are preparing for an important match-up against the Gwinnett Gladiators at the 13,000-seat North Charleston Coliseum on Friday. The team is planning a Dog Days of Winter for that game where fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the game. There will be a weiner dog race on the ice between the first and second period.

The Stingrays are an affiliate with the NHL’s Boston Bruins.

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SUMMIT Truck & Equipment Repair requires a part-time book keeper. Book keeping skills,Excel and Word requirement,Experience with Payroll,Familiar with Government reporting : HST, Receiver General Experience in AP and AR Position will start with a 3 day commitment, with options for extending hours as work load dictates. Fax: 250-3572009 PH: 250-357-2612 Ext:230

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Located in the West Kootenay of southeastern BC, 450 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 and we continue to make significant capital investments to maintain that standing!

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This job posting closes on March 4, 2013.

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• Input of all time sheets from the various operating departments.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION TO: L.Wendi Poznikoff & Dwight Marchant formerly of #19 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC V0G1G0 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 500 16th Avenue, Genelle, BC intends to dispose of a 1968 Invader SN48226206F35491 and its contents (“the Property”), located in the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take legal possession of the Property, - You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Whispering Pines Ventures Ltd. #7-3737 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T5A7 604864-9060

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Patience will pay off

o, January fishing turned out to be spotty.

I was hoping that our hot couple weeks of fishing at the beginning were going to be just the start. Seemed like the fish would only feed for a couple days each week. The other days were tough fishing. Once we realized this pattern, it was just a matter of patience.

Like I said, a couple days each week would be great fishing. The other days we would still hook fish, but it was very sporadic. Seemed like a short window during each day when the fish would bite. Lucky for us, we were spending full days on the lake and would happen to be out there when the bite came on. So, we would end up with a few good fish on most days.

The trade-off is: big fish. It appears that the smaller fish just aren’t feeding at this time of year, so when we hooked one, it was a beauty. No matter how slow the fishing seemed to be, we almost always hooked into a trophy fish. So, everything seems worth it.

February started off a bit slow also. However, we have had a couple days with double digits to the boat. It’s always a bonus when you can hook into 10 or more fish in a day, especially at this time of year. Some of our big fish in the past couple weeks have been between 14 and 18 lbs.

The spring-like weather has been very enjoyable on the water. Nothing like floating around with your sunglasses on and almost getting a tan in February. This warmer weather might help to turn the fish back on. We’ll see what the rest of the month brings.

Usually February and March mean big dollies and even bigger rainbows. So, be patient and hold on tight. This is big fish season.

What are they biting on?

Again it’s been a mixed bag. On the calmer days, we are trolling with Bill Normans or plugs. And on the choppy days, we are still catching fish on our favorite bucktails.

Lucky numbers 203, 210, 215, 228 are still working well. And for my Lyman plugs, lucky numbers: 10, 16, 55, 160 are producing as well.

This time of year, the flasher/hoochie combo can entice a lazy fish also. So, don’t be afraid to experiment.

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Ski team coach offers mountain advice DYLAN HENDERSON Special to the Nelson Star

(FROM TOP) Nelson resident Jesse Mcglaughlan with his beautiful rainbow, Balfour’s Megan Rushton with a 16 lb. rainbow and Jason Rushton with a 17 lb. rainbow.

Our water temperature is still hanging around the 40 degree mark, which is still favorable for most fish.

Put in your time, and the big ones will come.

Tight lines....

Kerry Reed is the owner of Nelson’s Reel Adventures Sportfishing. He can be reached at 250-5054963 or for more information head to reeladventuresfishing.com

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These are tips for all skiers, do not let the “Ski Racing” scare you away.

Ski racing is just free skiing at a high performance level, and we all want to ski at our own personal best right?

First I want to introduce myself, I’m Dylan Henderson and I’m the head coach for the Whitewater Ski Team. I’m a certified development level coach with the CSCF and a Level 1 ski instructor with the CSIA. I’m a full-time coach so I will have some ideas to share with every skier, but I’m by no means the ultimate authority on skiing technique. I’m always learning myself and I welcome your feedback.

My goal with this little column over the next few weeks is to give you something to keep your skiing fresh every week, even if the snow is not.

I have a little saying that skiing is great exercise, but great skiing is fantastic exercise.

A lot of us get lazy when we are skiing and use very little energy on some turns.

This might get us through the ski day, but it gets really boring. Skiing with some performance uses a lot more strength and energy but the rewards are huge. For one, getting performance out of your skis whether they are fat or fast (or both?) is super fun.

And two, using strength and

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energy is what you do when you are in the gym to get fit for skiing anyway and to look hot apres ski. Hey, nice glutes.

So, I suggest that you use high performance skiing as a way to get fit, and get more out of your ski day.

Here is how: Use you edges.

Skis these days are made to be easy to ski, so don’t take the easy way out. Increase your edge angle with every turn and you will find the real sweet spot with your own skis.

Use your ankles first to roll the skis on to edge, then knees to increase edge angle, then hips to nail the sweet spot.

Now you are really enjoying every turn, and you should be feeling a burn in your quads and core. Bonus.

Tune in next week and we will take your skiing to the next level.

Visit our website at whitewaterskiteam.ca Dylan Henderson is the coach for the Whitewater Ski Team reach him at dylanhen@ hotmail.com

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Natural Choice For Capitol Kids Series Mark McBride (left), owner of Natural Choice Pharmacy on Baker Street presents a cheque to the Capitol Theatre’s Stephanie Fisher in support of the annual Capitol Kid’s Series. There are three shows coming up. First up is the internationally renowned Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal bringing contemporary ballet to the Capitol as part of the regular season — as well as special youth program for Capitol Kids called ZAP! This Sunday, ZAP! will pull selections from the group’s repertoire and present them like a succession of music videos, offering young people great entrainment and a soft landing into the world of contemporary dance. Second up is FIGURA Theatre of Iceland, which is the brainchild of Bernard Ogrodnik who serves as a master puppeteer for Iceland’s National Theatre on March 3. Axe Capoeira presents Brazilian dance, music and capoeira on April 21. All Capitol Kids Series performances are Sundays at 2 p.m. and tickets are $12.50 available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. Check out the Capitol website for more information on the individual performances. Sam Van Schie photo

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2.0T R-Spec Turbo, Low Low Kms Like New-One Owner

$26,900

STK# BU1379

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA AWD Limited 7 Passenger, One local owner, Dealer Serviced

$34,900 DL6970

STK# BU1273

2008 HONDA CIVIC

Si iVtech-Sporty and with low kms Sunroof, Air Conditioning

$14,997

STK# BU1245

STK# RA5236A

2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Heated leather seats, one local owner, AWD, low km vehicle

$10,888

$21,888

STK# TU6068A

2011 TOYOTA RAV4

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

$25,700

$20,700

BASE- 4WD-Low Low Kms Safety Inspected, Roof Rack

STK# BU1368

2010 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD 2.5i Sport, No Accidents Great Value

C Package 4X4, low kms, local owner and Dealer Serviced

STK# BU1376

2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 TRD 5.7LV8 Crew Max, CarProof No accidents

$20,900

STK# BU1376

1997 ACURA INTEGRA RS Edition, Local One Owner Low Low kms

$6,997

STK# RA5873A

2009 TOYOTA YARIS

Convenience Pkg, Local one owner-No accidents-low Kms

$12,878

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