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PEERING OFF THE PIER
BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Some stories take flight all on their own. Case in point, and still up in the air for Trail council, is how to rid the Silver City of its pigeons. At the Feb. 25 meeting, council unanimously approved a $25,000 payment to Care Pest and Wildlife Control (CPWC) to rid the downtown area of the birds. The CPWC contract set forth the proposal to trap the pigeons and relocate them to the lower mainland, where they would be donated to a pigeon trainer. Wayne Proulx, engineering technician and administrator for the proposed contract, said a press release by the city garnered significant media attention and CPWC was inundated with calls over the destination of the birds. “In a recent conversation with CPWC on March 5, they advised the city that their proposal with the City of Trail was withdrawn.” Proulx said that CPWC was advised by the BCSPCA that due to the long distance from Trail to the Lower Mainland that it was in their best interest not to proceed with the pigeon control program with the City of Trail. The main reason given was that if the pigeons were in distress in the traps, the time for CPWC to attend to the situation would not be done in a timely manner, said Proulx. See STAFF, Page 2
BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
The joke is on municipalities when the GST and the PST return April 1. All provincial municipalities will be receiving less and paying more when the two taxes return on April Fool’s Day, with the re-instatement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Provincial Sales Tax (PST). There will be fewer taxpayer dollars to spread around this year on municipal budgets than under the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) system. Under the HST, a municipality would receive all of the federal tax paid for most goods and services back from the government, and 75 per “There cent of the provincial tax definitely paid back. will be an However, under the renewed GST/PST tax impact (with scheme, while the federal the PST).” tax is still refunded, the provincial portion is not. KEVIN CHARTRES The City of Trail will pay a little more but it will be of minimal impact to its operations, said Rino Merlo, deputy director of finance, around one or two per cent. Merlo did a quick analysis of the tax return and on total expenses the city would incur in a year—and not all expenses are PST taxed—the change might mean an extra $180,000 in additional costs to the city. “This is a dollar figure that we wouldn’t get back and therefore is costed to the city,” he said. For example, on a $100,000 city purchase the total tax paid would be $12,000, with around five per cent ($5,000) to the federal government, and seven per cent ($7,000) to the province. The federal portion would be returned. Under the HST system, the federal tax as well as 75 per cent of the provincial tax were returned to the city, for a total refund of $10,250. Village of Montrose chief administrative officer Kevin Chartres said the village is trying to make purchases that are PST-able before the end of the month. “Which is hard when your budget has not been set,” he said. “There definitely will be an impact (with the PST).” Contractor work will be exempt of PST, but actual purchases will have both taxes on it. That works out to an extra five per cent on all goods a municipality has to buy, said Village of Fruitvale chief administrative officer Lila Cresswell. “(PST) squeezes every area that we use See PST, Page 3
Trail store down to its final days Zellers set to close doors after three decades in Home of Champions BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
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Doug O’Hearn and Elly Schmutz take a long walk on the long pier at Trail boat launch near Gyro Park on Monday evening. To find out what they saw in the water, turn to Page 20.
This is the last week to catch a deal at Zellers. On Saturday, after over 30 years in Trail, the retailer will close its doors for good. For one employee, its closure hurts for more than one reason. Audrey Pitman, an employee of Zellers for 11 years, will soon to be out of work. But more than her job, she will miss her long-time customers and the daily chats and stories they shared. “The one thing I will miss most, is the people who visited, shopped and ate here daily,” she said. “This store was part of their lives for so many years.” Zellers was a hub on the corner of Cedar Ave. and Eldorado St., in downtown Trail until the See LIQUIDATION, Page 3
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A gala event slated for Fruitvale next week could be the seed necessary to realize the creation of a supportive home for special needs adults in the Greater Trail region. Called Akua Puali gala event, the March 23 fundraiser at the Fruitvale Memorial Centre (5:30 p.m.) will also be an awareness raiser of the need for a home to house those special needs adults who are not fitting in with the current state of the province’s health care system. Event organizer and founder of the Akua Puali Homestead Society, Penny Kuenle, said the goal of the event is to begin the process of creating an assisted living home for people with special needs. She said the province is shutting down several homes for special needs people. There have been 27 group homes closed in Vancouver in the last while, said Kuenle, and there have been three more closed in Trail, with another one in Fruitvale rumoured to be closing. “So what happens to these individuals is they end up being placed into foster care
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Penny Kuenle is organizing the Akua Puali gala event, a March 23 fundraiser at the Fruitvale Memorial Centre (5:30 p.m.) to raise funds and awareness of the need for a home to house those special needs adults who are not fitting in with the current state of the province’s health care system. in people’s homes,” she said. If the people meet the Community Living criteria, they are funded and have access to help and programs. If not, said Kuenle, they end up walking the streets, not fitting in, and are placed in small apartments. She said people like her 30-year-old son—who suffers from autism—need to have thorough supervision and programs
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to engage them. The society plans to build a permanent home that will be staffed with trained people so they are not placed in homes with
untrained people. “With my son, if he is not on his meds, he can be quite dangerous,” said Kunele. “So just placing him in a home where someone rents a room to him, unless somebody has the background experience, it’s kind of risky.” Kuenle said the society has found five acres in Fruitvale have been targeted, and the local municipal government is behind the idea. “We want to create a home with an activity building to have a daily routine in their life,” she said. The home could have eight to 10 beds and a commercial greenhouse on it. The greenhouse will provide an opportunity for the residents to work and the plants and vegetables could be sold back to the public. The land will be around $300,000 to purchase, said Kuenle, but Habitat for Humanity has agreed to build the home once the society
owns the land. “The government is not going to do this,” said Kuenle. “We need to come together as a community to make this happen.” Two guest speakers will highlight the gala event, with one speaking on autism from one who has it, and the other will be speaking on coping skills with depression. The Rossland Light Opera singers will also perform. Kuenle will also speak on what the farm is and what the society hopes to create. There will also be a toonie auction, a silent auction and door prizes. Cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m. while the dinner takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $50 and are on sale until March 15 at Got Juiced and Pharmasave in Trail, Ferraro Foods in Rossland, and Country Roads in Fruitvale. For more information call 250-3548360 or go online at www.akuapualihomestead.org.
Staff seeking ideas FROM PAGE 1 Now, to move forward, the pigeon control staff is recommending that a request for proposals (RFP) be obtained from qualified pest control companies that may be in a better position to respond. “If council wants to proceed, a culling of the pigeons would be the next viable option,” said David Perehudoff, chief administrative officer for the city. “We would proceed with the appropriate BCSPCA and Ministry of Natural Resources regulations.” Perehudoff said, other than a cull, the only other option would be to carry on, status quo. Coun. Sean Mackinlay asked for a secondary motion to request that the use of biological predators (hawks) be explored. Perehudoff said that approach
has been looked at, but scaring pigeons is expensive and only moves the population around. “And they would eventually return to Trail.” Coun. Eleanor GattafoniRobinson countered that all this research was done before approving the CPWC proposal. “Personally I don’t think we should have to re-explore what we’ve already explored,” she said. “To me that doesn’t make any sense; I think we should move along with the RFP and see where we sit. And then do what we have to do,” she added. The recommendation to proceed with RFPs was carried forth. The second issue still being pecked at is bylaw 2752 which passed a first, second and third reading on Monday. If adopted, a $100 fine will be applicable to those who feed the birds.
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Zellers has been a retail fixture for over 30 years in Trail. However, on Saturday the venerable retailer will be closing its doors in Trail for good.
Liquidation of stock almost complete FROM PAGE 1 mid 1990’s, when it relocated to Waneta Plaza. In July 2012, the Trail store was given the axe by its parent company, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) along with 274 other Zellers locations. Notice was given to the 85 employees at the Trail store, and to 6,400 people nationwide. Only six full-time people from the Trail location received severance packages; several people are retiring; but the majority haven’t found work yet, said Pitman. Tiffany Bourre, external
communications manager for HBC, said that each of the affected Zellers stores was no longer viable, including the Trail store. “HBC does not have plans for another operation in that space,” said Bourre. The store began liquidating late last year, and most of the stock has been sold at the store, said Bourre. The process of liquidation began on Dec. 13, when a consultant landed in Trail and began the process of selling everything in the store. The liquidation started at a pre-determined percentage return between the Zellers
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Council to revisit housing plan
A long dormant housing development is expected back before city council next week. City manager Kevin Cormack told an open house on the budget last night that the owners of Nelson Landing are scheduled to present their “refined vision” to council Monday.
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store and our company, said the liquidator, who wished to remain anonymous. Throughout the liquidation, the store and its employees continued daily business practises under its parent company, and Zellers does not receive any monetary return until the store is closed, he said. “All I do is control the percentage changes and make sure we come up with the right numbers.” He said that everything including fixtures, shelving racks, and pegboards are already sold. “When I leave here all that
David Sorenson first proposed a mixed commercial and residential development in 2008, to be built on the old Kootenay Forest Products site on the east waterfront. It originally called for more than 200 units, but was later scaled back to about 170. Nelson Landing went through several rounds of public consultation and appeased
will be left is four walls and a floor.” Linda MacDermid, property manager for Anthem Properties (G.C. Waneta Plaza Ltd.) said that she cannot comment on the future of the 67,000 square-foot Zellers location. “There is nothing to say right now. When I and my leasing team is ready, we will do a press release,” she said. Zellers is the second large space in the mall to close its doors this year. In January, Athlete’s World began its liquidation, and closed its doors at the end of February.
its most vocal critics when in the fall of 2011 Sorsenson agreed to donate Red Sands Beach to the city. Construction was supposed to begin last year, but nothing has been heard of the project since. Mayor John Dooley said his understanding is the project has new owners, who will present their plan to council, calling for a phased approach.
FROM PAGE 1 supplies in,” she said. “The only ones not affected are contract services and those that are labour intensive.” Cresswell said it could work out to a one per cent hit on an overall $6 million budget, possibly in the $60,000 range. “It does have a negative impact on local government, for sure,” she said. PST is a tax on the cost of doing business in B.C.—part of the cost of goods sold—and is not necessarily a good thing for businesses producing goods, says Ron Clarke of JBS Business Services. The tax cascades right through the whole supply chain and is added to each stage of the production process, he said, so in that sense it does raise the cost of goods in B.C. Through the HST, all businesses could claim the entire cost of the tax when an item was sold, deducting any HST paid to make that item. “So, eventually, whoever buys it—and that’s why it was called an added value tax—that final user paid the 12 per cent HST,” he said. He characterized the return to PST as a bane for business, creating a duplication of filing and records on a largely archaic, 60-year-old taxation system. “Now there is a whole second regime of tax paperwork business has to deal with,” he said. “As a business person you are doubling your effort at the end of the day to supply the same amount of tax dollars.” Once implemented, PST rules will for the most part be the same as before, applying to all the same goods and services. All PST exemptions will also be re-implemented, including basic groceries and prepared food (restaurant meals), personal services such as haircuts, dry cleaning and funeral services, admissions and memberships, bicycles, print media including newspapers and magazines. “So the service industry will have a bonus on it immediately, that way, and ultimately the consumer will as well,” said Clarke. “It’s now a more attractive pricing for the consumer who come in and buys the cup of coffee or has the meal. “But for those businesses selling goods, they now have two taxes to deal with and all of the issues around that. “It’s not necessarily the best route for B.C .to have gone.” PST will also once again be payable when a taxable good or service is acquired for personal use or business use, including purchase or lease of new or used goods, goods brought into B.C. for use in B.C., servicing of goods, telecommunication services including: internet access, nonbasic cable, non-residential telephone services, cell phone use, satellite services and facsimile services and purchase of legal services. Registration of approximately 100,000 businesses in B.C. using a new online system began in January, and many business owners have begun to update sales equipment, such as cash registers, to show the two tax rates.
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Provincial Auditor general raps NDP for partisan office fund THE CANADIAN PRESS ities. VICTORIA - British The briefing note Columbia’s New details the concerns Democrats used of the auditor genalmost $460,000 of eral about how the publicly-funded con- fund was managed stituency money to and documented and conduct party activ- whether the fund ities and pay off cau- should be permitted cus expenses during to carry a surplus at a five-year period that the end of each year. ended Dec. 31, 2011, “From 2006 up to says a leaked docu- December 31, 2011, ment. the fund has made The document is a total expenditures of briefing note prepared $459,790 and currentfor the government’s ly has an unexpended all-party Legislative balance of $145,733,” M a n a g e m e n t said the briefing note. Committee and The note also describes the oper- stated the majority ations of the of the fund was used NDP Members to pay Gabriel Yiu, a Constituency Office two-time former NDP Centralized Fund. candidate who proThe briefing note vides multicultural is connected to leaked outreach services for portions of a draft the NDP caucus. report from auditor “Currently, the general John Doyle majority of spending that stated that by from the fund is for March 2009, the NDP the contracted serviamassed $260,000 ces of Gabriel Yiu,” from monthly con- said the note. “The stituency office pay- legislative Assembly ments and most of Comptroller’s office the money was used does not have a copy 2.8125" xof7"this contract, so the to fund partisan activ-
nature of the services Mr. Yiu provides are not known.” NDP caucus chairman Shane Simpson said Monday most of the money was used to receive political advice from people, including Yiu, a civil servant whom the Liberals were suggesting last week was a hired NDP gun in multicultural communities. Simpson, who said last week Yiu took unpaid leaves of absence to run as an NDP candidate and never offered advice to the party, said the same applies to the centralized fund. Doyle’s draft documents said the NDP’s centralized fund indicated that money in the account was being used for partisan purposes. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, who raised questions about Yiu’s connections to the NDP last week during heated exchanges over Liberal aims to woo ethnic voters, called the NDP fund an unethical use of constituency dollars.
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Police continue to issue tickets to thousands of B.C. drivers for using hand-held devices. Texting at red lights is also prohibited.
Confiscating drivers’ phones rejected By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Talking and texting behind the wheel continues to be a major road safety problem, but Attorney General Shirley Bond has rejected raising fines or taking away mobile phones to deal with the problem. The tough new measures were suggested last week by Victoria Police Chief Jamie Graham, after an enforcement blitz by B.C. police forces resulted in about 6,000 tickets being issued in February. Graham, chair of the B.C.
Association of Police Chiefs’ traffic safety committee, suggested police should also have the authority to seize a phone for 24 hours for a first offence, and for several days for repeat offences. Graham also referred to $350 fines available for other traffic safety violations. The current fine for mobile phone use while driving is $167. “I’m certainly not considering the seizure of cell phones,” Bond said Monday. “I am concerned, though, that we continue to see distracted driv-
ing in the province.” Bond said taking away cell phones would create privacy problems, and she is also not convinced that increasing fines would have the desired effect. “It’s not unlike seat belts,” Bond said. “It took a long time for people in our province to make that a normal habit.” B.C. imposed new Motor Vehicle Act regulations against using hand-held mobile devices in January, 2010. The rules allow phones to be used with a headset and a single-button function to make calls.
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Missing man found in RCMP jail cell More riot charges Public Input Meeting Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public on the following dates: Village of Warfield – Warfield Council Chambers Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Beaver Valley – Montrose Hall Wednesday, April 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. City of Trail – Council Chambers Monday, April 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
THE CANADIAN PRESS NANAIMO, B.C. - When the Mounties were called in to help search for a fisherman thought to be missing from a fishboat off Nanaimo, they didn’t have to look far - it turned out he was in one of their cells. It was originally believed the man was aboard the 25-metre fishing boat when it left Nanaimo about 3 a.m. Tuesday, and the search was launched a few hours later when he couldn’t be found on the vessel. Three coast guard vessels, includ-
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ing a hovercraft based in Richmond, began scouring the waters between Nanaimo and Ladysmith in the predawn hours. The Nanaimo Mounties were also called to see if they could find the man somewhere on shore, and within an hour they discovered he was locked up at their own detachment. Constable Gary O’Brien says the 25-year-old Prince Rupert man had been arrested Monday night for an “altercation”, but he won’t be facing any charges.
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Another 33 people have been charged in the Stanley Cup Riot in Vancouver in June of 2011. The B.C. Criminal Justice Branch says the latest accused include 23 adults and 10 young persons, and some of the newest charges were sworn as far back as last October, but are only being revealed now. Most of the charges include taking part in a riot, mischief, and break and enter, while some people are also charged with assault and having their faces masked. So far, charges have been approved against 194 people, and 133 of them have pled guilty.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A federal watchdog is blowing the whistle again on a series of cooked contracts at a school that teaches public servants about ethics and values. Frank Brunetta, the procurement ombudsman, said Tuesday he found more evidence that the Canada School of Public Service rigged its contracts to make sure they went to favoured suppliers. The report examined the way contracts were awarded to six consultants, altogether worth $1.7 million, from 2008 to 2011. Brunetta’s inquiry was sparked by a tip he received in April last year that contracts awarded to two consultants, who were paid $435,000 and $260,000, showed clear signs of favouritism. The intensive investigation confirmed the tip, with evidence of contract splitting, unfair evaluations and dubious contract amendments all of which occurred without triggering the school’s supposed checks and balances.
In the case of one consultant given access to confidential files, there was no effort to determine whether the person had secret security clearance. Investigators “found sufficient evidence to suggest the two consultants at issue were favoured,” the report concludes. Brunetta then expanded his investigation to four other consultants at the school to determine whether the first cases were an anomaly, and again found compelling evidence of favouritism. Rules were broken, security clearances not verified, and contracts cooked - all without triggering oversight mechanisms that might have halted the bogus procurements. The report does not identify by name any of the contractors or misbehaving managers at the school, which is owned and run by the federal government. “This does not appear to be a case of deficiencies with the school’s procurement
policy framework, but rather a case of key controls circumvented for specific contracts,” Brunetta said in a release. His office cannot levy fines or other penalties for bad behaviour, only requiring that an action plan be drawn up. The findings drew the ire of Treasury Board Minister Tony Clement, to whom the school reports. “We find the conduct described in this report is unacceptable,” Clement said in a statement. “The government will be seeking appropriate sanctions against those responsible.” A spokesperson for the school could not be reached immediately for comment, but the report said officials had pledged to fix the problems. Last summer, Brunetta reported on other tilted contracts at the school that benefited one supplier who was awarded a dozen training contracts worth $170,000 between 2009 and 2011. Brunetta found that the
school split contract amounts and generally stacked the deck so that a retired public servant already collecting a pension could get all the work. At the time, a spokeswoman for Clement also said the actions were “unacceptable” and that Treasury Board would be monitoring the situation to ensure the problems were fixed. The Canada School of Public Service was created in 2004 to “foster a common sense of purpose, values and traditions in the public service.” Allan Cutler, a former whistleblower whose publicservice career was damaged in the Liberal sponsorship scandal, last summer called for an audit of all the school’s contracts. “These procurement practices by the Canada School of Public Service are not new,” he said. “They are systemic to the school and have been their practice in ensuring former senior executives can supplement their pensions.”
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Ex-RCMP officer arrested for weapons stockpile THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Homemade assault rifles, land mines, crossbows and a small cannon were among a huge stockpile of weapons found hidden in the walls and garage of one home in eastern Ontario. Two people, including a former RCMP officer who has been under a lifetime
weapons ban since 2008, were arrested and charged after police searched the house in Bancroft, Ont., on March 7. In all, 67 weapons were seized, several of them illegally converted or altered, along with tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition, police said. The Department of National Defence had
to be called in to help remove anti-personnel landmines, grenades, detonator cords and blasting caps. “There’s no possible
reason why anybody would have such an arsenal of weapons,” said Insp. Mario Lessard, of the Durham Regional Police.
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arch is budget month for the federal government and most provinces. Since medical care is our largest public investment, there is no better place to reflect on our budget priorities than in a hospital. I write from the Kelowna General where my 97-yearold grandmother is receiving treatment for several chronic conditions. The care is top notch, from doctors and nurses alike. Three nurses have been particularly helpful. Lyndsay and Erin are tending to my grandmother’s symptoms with kindness and good humour. Julia is helping us plan for my grandmother’s return home, building confidence that we can organize new supports that she may need. My grandmother relies on the medical system a lot. Last time she was in the hospital, she was stuck in a hallway for days because there were too few beds in the system for seniors with chronic ailments. Compared to that experience, she and I both see the value of new investments. What a difference
extra resources can mean, not only for the treatment she receives but also the dignity with which that treatment is delivered. She and I hope that all governments budget prudently this month to protect our country’s cherished medical care system, and to ensure it adapts to meet today’s realities of an aging population in a sustainable way. But like most grandmothers, my gran doesn’t worry only about her needs. She’s just as concerned about the needs of those who follow her. She was surprised to learn that Canadian governments annually spend around $45,000 per retiree, compared to around $12,000 per younger person under age 45. Most spending on seniors is through medical care, public pensions and tax breaks to subsidize income in retirement. Important stuff. But what my grandmother didn’t realize is that the average amount spent on health and income security for the typical Canadian over 65 is more than three times greater than all the money governments allo-
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cate per person under 45 for grade 1 to 12, postsecondary, medical care, tax breaks for families, child care, parental leave, Employment Insurance and Workers Compensation. So are the budgets of our governments striking the right balance between generations? That’s what my grandmother wonders. Young people’s wages are down around 15 per cent compared to 1976, despite the fact they are more educated than any previous generation. They begin their working lives with lower incomes and higher student debts, often in jobs that don’t use the skills they’ve worked hard to acquire. Then they face housing prices that are 80
per cent higher than in 1976, which means working about 10 years instead of five to save a 20 per cent down payment for an average home. Behold the SQUEEZE between time and money in which many of Gens X, Y and the Millennials find themselves. For many, this time and money squeeze happens around the same time they’d like to start a family. Problem is, they can’t work their way out of the squeeze without compromising time at home when their kids are young. But if they take this time, many compromise the financial foundation they’ve patched together by devoting more time to the labour market. My gran expects younger generations to work hard. After all, she lived through the Great Depression and the Second World War and knows the value of personal sacrifice and responsibility. But she also knows that valuing personal responsibility doesn’t stop Canadians from investing $45,000 per retiree. So why should it discourage us from questioning whether $12,000 is the right level
of government expenditure per younger person? We have evidence that raising the amount we invest per younger person by just $1,000 – from 12,000 to $13,000 – could go a long way to ensure that Canadians under 45 can deal with lower wages in the face of higher student and housing debts without compromising the families they have, or the families they may one day want. By raising such issues, my grandmother joins a growing group of Canadians who are part of the Generation Squeeze campaign (gensqueeze.ca). This budget season, Gen Squeezers want to know if governments will widen or narrow the generational spending gap. Will we create more budgets that prioritize the health and security of our aging population at the expense of the well-being of their kids and grandchildren? Or will we avoid such trade-offs and produce budgets that work for all? Paul Kershaw is a UBC policy professor, and the founder of the Generation Squeeze Campaign.
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Jobs market getting better but problems still linger
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anada’s jobs machine is housing starts and real estate chugging along nicely sales will hold the increase in even as the nation’s real GDP to less than 2 per cent economy appears this year. In such an environto be losing a step. Statistics ment, it’s hard to envisage Canada’s latest labour force robust employment growth. survey reports that 51,000 jobs Still, Canadians can be were created in February, far grateful that a combination of more than economic forecast- highly accommodative moners were anticipating. etary policy, sensible fiscal On a six-month moving aver- policy, and a resilient econage basis, employment gains omy has given the country one have been averaging 30,000 of the best-performing labour per month. The markets in the unemployment developed world. rate remained But that doesn’t steady at 7 per mean all is well cent in February, on the jobs front. as the number Young adults lookof labour force ing for work are entrants offset facing particular the new positions difficulties. JOCK created. Youth unemployDrilling down ment rates have into the data, risen sharply in Troy Media private sector many countries employment rose since 2008 – and by 30,000 last month; since have reached truly frightenSeptember 2012, Canadian ing levels in parts of Europe. businesses have been expand- Canada has also seen youth ing their payrolls by 20,000 a unemployment rise, albeit at month. By industry, job gains 13.6 per cent the rate is much were concentrated in service- lower than in the distressed producing sectors, with pro- parts of Europe. Nonetheless, fessional, scientific and tech- young job seekers here are not nical services and accom- having an easy time of it. modation and foodservices Regardless of the state of the emerging as notable hot spots. economy, young people comManufacturing employment monly encounter barriers to sagged and continues to trail accessing and advancing in the the economy-wide job growth labour market. Lacking prior rate. relevant work experience, they While Canada’s labour are often at a disadvantage market took a hit during the when competing for vacant 2008-09 recession, it has put positions. Plus, they have a in a stellar showing since greater chance of losing their then. More than 430,000 jobs job when the economy turns were lost during the economic down (“last in, first out”). And downturn. All of these had been if they do become unemployed recouped by 2010, with another early in their careers, young 500,000 positions added since adults may be at increased risk the economic recovery began in of experiencing subsequent mid-2009. This contrasts with spells of unemployment, and/or the picture in the United States of becoming stuck in low wage and much of Europe, where jobs – a phenomenon known absolute employment is still as “scarring” in the academic below the levels seen in 2008. literature. Despite February’s impresIn a soft economy, the sive jobs report, employment labour market challenges growth is likely to be slug- confronting young people are gish in 2013. Taken together, magnified. Employers looking a soft global economy, muted for new staff become choosier domestic spending by Canadian and may be even less inclined households burdened with to hire candidates with little or record debts, and a decline in no experience. Then too, in the
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aftermath of a recession some older workers will postpone retirement, thus reducing job openings and slowing labour force turnover. In Canada today, these problems are being compounded by an apparent skills/education mismatch that is making it harder for some young adults to find suitable (or any) employment. According to a recent study by CIBC economists, 30 per cent of Canadian businesses claim to be facing labour shortfalls, despite large numbers of underemployed young people. The CIBC analysts identified 25 occupations that showed signs of “labour shortage.” These include many skilled trades and technical occupations, some science and engineering fields, and a host of occupations in the health care sector. Shortages are also evident in accounting, auditing, and mining-related occupations. The evidence suggests that too few people in Canada are being educated to work in occupations for which labour market demand is relatively strong. At the same time, record numbers of young adults are obtaining undergraduate college/university credentials that don’t necessarily provide welldefined pathways to rewarding careers. To the extent that skill mismatches exist, they help to explain why it’s taking longer for many young adults to successfully transition from school to the job market. Economic research indicates that pro-growth macroeconomic and framework policies and targeted government programs can help to stimulate the hiring of young entrylevel workers. Educational upgrading (with a focus on in-demand fields), marketdriven training programs, and enhanced labour mobility may lessen the “scarring” effects of joblessness – and should be part of the policy tool-kit used to address the risks posed by long-term unemployment among young adults. Jock Finlayson is Executive Vice President of the Business Council of British Columbia.
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OBITUARIES HUDON, JOSEPH PHILLIP HUBERT — It is with sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Phillip Hubert Hudon on March 10, 2013 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Joe was born on March 18, 1931 in Prince Albert, Sask. He was employed at Cominco for nearly 30 years and was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Joe’s family was the joy of his life. His is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen, three children: Karen, Leslie and Michelle (Chris), his grandchildren: Sarah (Mike), Lindsay, Emily, Joseph, Elicia and Nicole, his great grandchildren: Holden, Grayce and Connor, his siblings: Marie, Simone (Ernie), Dorothy (Delmas) and sister-in-law Lorraine. He is predeceased by his parents Phillipe and Honorine, his brothers Hector and Edward, and sister-in-law Marie. A Christian Burial Service will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Father Jim McHugh, Celebrant. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Trail Branch #11. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to KidSport Trail, c/o Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre,1875 Columbia Avenue, Trail BC V1R4T8 or on line at: www.kidsporttrail.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** FERGUSON, GEORGE (FERGIE) — a long time resident of Rossland passed away peacefully at KBRH on March 9, 2013. George was born April 1, 1935 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Fergie came to Rossland in 1956 to play hockey with the Rossland Warriors. In 1961 he joined the Trail Smoke Eaters and went on to win the championship in Europe. He played with the Moose Jaw Canucks
and a short stint with the Chicago Blackhawks. Besides playing hockey he also enjoyed camping and fishing. George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Maxine, daughters Heather (Rob) Peebles, Crystal (Tony), sons Richard and Robin, grand-children Cory, Kylee-Ann, Robbie and Sarah, great grand-children Madison and Odin and numerous nephews and nieces. George was predeceased by his parents and his two brothers Jack and Stewart. In George’s name, donations may be made to SPCA, 7700 Hwy 3B, Trail, BC V1R 2L9. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday March 15, 2013 at 2:00 at the Rossland Legion with Reverend Ken Siemens officiating. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives. ca *** PEDERSEN, DALE JESSE — Dale passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on March 10, 2013 at the age of 67 with his family and friends by his side. L o v i n g husband of Rhonda Conn for 33 years, proud father of Tina (Grant), Kevin (Jen), Megan (Kevin), & Michael (Ashley), cherished grandfather of Ryley, Nolan, Kaitlyn and Olivia. He will also be missed by his faithful companion, Norman. He had an incredible passion for the Columbia River, the cabin in the Cariboo, hunting, quadding, fishing, exploring the outdoors and, most importantly, spending time with family and friends. Our lives are richer having known and loved you. His family would like to express their gratitude to the Kaslo hospital, the ambulance attendants, the emergency staff at KBRH, and to his friends who never left his side. For those who wish, donations to the SPCA, 7700 Hwy 3B, Trail, BC V1R 2L9, would be appreciated. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Genelle Hall, 1205 2nd Street, Genelle.
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German soldier volunteered for suicide mission to kill Hitler THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN - As a 22-year-old German army lieutenant, EwaldHeinrich von Kleist volunteered to wear a suicide vest to a meeting with Adolf Hitler and to blow himself up along with the Nazi dictator. The assassination didn’t come to pass, but von Kleist went on to play a key role in the most famous attempt on Hitler later that same year, and was the last surviving member of the group of German officers who tried and failed to kill the Fuehrer on July 20, 1944. Von Kleist died Friday at age 90 at his home in Munich, his wife Gundula von Kleist told The Associated Press. Von Kleist was born July 10, 1922, on his family estate Schmenzin in Pommerania in an area of northeastern Germany that is today Poland. Von Kleist’s father, Ewald von Kleist, was an early opponent of Hitler even before he came to power, and was arrested many times after the Nazi dictator took control in 1933. The elder von Kleist famously travelled to England in 1938, the year before World War II broke out, to try and determine whether other Western nations would support a coup attempt against Hitler, but failed to get the British government to change its policy of appeasement. Despite his family’s opposition to the Nazis, younger von Kleist joined the German army
in 1940, and was wounded in 1943 in fighting on the Eastern Front. During his convalescence, he was approached in January 1944 by Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, another officer from an aristocratic family, and presented with a plan to kill Hitler. Von Kleist had been chosen as the officer to model a new uniform for Hitler, and von Stauffenberg proposed that he wear a suicide vest underneath, and detonate it when he stood next to the dictator. Years later von Kleist remembered explaining the suicide plot to his father, who paused only briefly before telling his son: “Yes, you have to do this.” The suicide attack plan never came to fruition. Months later, however, von Kleist was approached again by von Stauffenberg to take part in what would become known as the July 20 plot - for the day in 1944 that the assassination was attempted - which was brought to the big screen in 2008 in “Valkyrie,” starring Tom Cruise as von Stauffenberg. Von Kleist was supposed to play a key role as the person who was to carry a briefcase packed with explosives to a meeting with Hitler. In a change of plans, however, von Stauffenberg decided to plant the bomb himself. Von Stauffenberg placed the bomb in a conference room where Hitler was meeting with his aides and military advisers at
his East Prussian headquarters. Hitler escaped the full force of the blast when someone moved the briefcase next to a table leg, deflecting much of the explosive force. Von Kleist remained in Berlin, charged with overseeing the arrest of officers and officials loyal to Hitler in the city. But when news spread that Hitler had survived, the plot crumbled and von Stauffenberg, von Kleist’s father, and scores of others were arrested and executed in an orgy of revenge killings. Some were hanged by the neck with piano wire. Von Stauffenberg was shot by firing squad. Von Kleist himself was arrested, questioned at length by the Gestapo, and sent to a concentration camp, but then inexplicably let go and returned to combat duty. Following the war, he founded what would become the annual Munich Security Conference - a forum that still today brings together the world’s top diplomats and defence officials, in an informal setting for talks on global security policy, and has long been considered the preeminent conference on NATO issues. For his efforts leading the Munich Security Conference, von Kleist was awarded the U.S. Department of Defence’s Medal for Distinguished Public Service in 1991, its highest award for a civilian.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - The first time 19-year-old Ottawa native Kira Isabella prepared to take the stage as the opener for country star Carrie Underwood, she was understandably nervous. So nervous, in fact, that she held the microphone to her chest and was surprised to find that the venue’s sound guy could easily hear the beating of her anxious heart (and he teased her about it, too). Well, things are a bit different now. After she finished performing with Underwood, she embarked on a tour with Terri Clark, which stops in Trail on Thursday. The education process continues for the talented young singer who is still awestruck by her success. Isabella won the rising star award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, an honour that left her plainly gobsmacked (“I was so embarrassed by my face on TV - my jaw, like, hit the floor,” she says). And her debut album, “Love Me Like That,” was issued by Sony in October, a milestone Isabella still can’t quite believe. At home recently, she went to her local HMV with a friend and dug for her CD, finding two copies. “We danced in the record store,” she laughed. “‘This is me! Oh my God! I love it!’ “So the novelty has not worn off.”
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Canadian country star back in the saddle BY KRISTIN FRONEMAN Vernon Morning Star
Terri Clark’s got her hat back on. The last time the Canadian country music star was in southern B.C., during 2009’s “Long Way Home” tour, she had removed her trademark black Stetson for some of her publicity stills. The move, she says, was a personal one. “Long Way Home was a sombre album for me. My mom had cancer at that time. She’s since passed away,” said Clark on the phone with The Morning Star. Going through what she calls survivor’s remorse after her mother’s death, Clark eventually got back in the saddle to record 2011’s “Roots and Wings.” The album featured reflective songs such as “Northern Girl,” and a few party wranglers such as Trooper’s “We’re Here for a Good Time.” “When a member of your family is terminally ill, it’s like a roller coaster ride, so when my mom was set free, musically and personally I went through a rebirth. I wanted to celebrate life again, so I put my hat back on,” said Clark. Clark continues to celebrate the past and present with her new album “Classic,” which features songs she grew up on. “Every song on Classic has ties into the past. It transported me to the time I sang with my grandparents or when I was nine singing Delta Dawn, or when my mom was singing with me.” Then there’s the song, “Two More Bottles of Wine,” also on the album, which Clark says reminds her of the time she opened for George Strait. Way before that experience, and even before moving to the Hat (Medicine Hat, that is) and Nashville, Clark grew up in the decidedly non-country city of Montréal. The spawn of a musical family, Clark’s maternal grandparents, who raised five kids, were known coun-
try artists who performed in Montréal nightclubs. Clark’s grandmother was nicknamed the Canadian Kitty Wells, and it’s her voice that can be heard singing Wells’ “This White Circle on my Finger on Classic” just before Clark kicks in with another Wells’ classic, “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels.” After making a name for herself around Alberta, Clark first went down to Music City in ‘87, with the encouragement of her mother. After scoring a record deal in ‘94, she hit the road, a bona fide country star, and says she really hasn’t looked back. Although she still lays her hat in Nashville to record and play the Grand Ol’ Opry (Clark became a member of the country institution in 2004), she rarely spends any length of time there these days as she is either touring or resting at one of her homes in Canada, including the Ontario cottage where she likes to spend her summers. “I went to Nashville to get into the industry and I’ve seen a lot of changes since with technology and the downloading of music. There used to be at least 10 labels down there, now there’s only two,” she said. “There are more cliques there now. It used to be the best, kept secret. Now it’s more Hollywood than it used to be.” After splitting with her label some years back, Clark has independently produced her last three albums and says she has enjoyed the creative freedom. She, along with her longtime co-producer/engineer, Jeff Jones, worked together to bring Classic to life. “I trust him with the details and the administrative stuff so I can stay focussed on the creative stuff and not slave over my vocals. You have to trust
someone for that,” she said. With her Canadian tour winding its way through B.C. this month, Clark is also looking forward to this summer when she returns to the cottage for some R&R, with a side trip to Ottawa to play for the Canada Day festivities. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Country music star Terri Clark, with opening act Kira Isabella, will be performing at the Charles Bailey Theatre on Thursday. Tickets are still available
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Beaver Valley Nitehawk forward Taylor Stafford celebrates his game-winning goal in a 5-0 victory over the Castlegar Rebels Monday night in Beaver Valley. The win forces Game 7 of the Neil Murdoch division final at the Castlegar Rec Complex tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Castlegar Rebels are poised for another Game 7 thriller as the teams vie for the Neil Murdoch division title tonight in Castlegar. The Hawks took Game 6 by a 5-0 score in Beaver Valley on Monday, forcing the seventh and deciding match in a repeat of last year’s division final. While the Rebels won Games 5 and 6 last season to force Game 7 at the Hawks Nest, this year’s final tilt will be in Castlegar, but the Hawks’ are hoping for the same result. “I think we have to keep the game simple,” said B.V. coach and GM Terry Jones. “We’ve been victimized by poor decisions at the offensive blue line and I think we have to just keep our decisionmaking solid and simple and keep pucks deep and play in their zone. If we can do that, it’s certainly when we’re at our most successful.” The Hawks are no stranger to sevengame series, beating the Rebels last season with a 5-3 come-from-behind win in the final match, they also triumphed over Nelson in the seventh game of the opening round of 2011, and fell to the Leafs in the deciding game of the 2010 opening-round series. “If everyone takes care of their own job we’ll win the game,” said assistant coach Jeremy Cominotto. “We don’t have to worry about them, we don’t have to worry about the refs, we just have to worry about ourselves and we’ll win.” Jarrod Schamerhorn got the shut out and was the game’s first star, while Taylor Stafford received the second star nod and proved to be the spark plug that ignited the Hawks’ offence. After a tight checking, scoreless first period, and much of the same to start
the second, Stafford finally broke the goose egg with 6:19 remaining on a great individual effort. “We weren’t playing well to start the second either, but the goal by Stafford was huge, it got everything going,” said Jones. The Hawks’ rookie took a pass from Riley Brandt, but was forced wide around the net by the Rebels Stuart Walton. Stafford made a tight reverse behind the goal, shaking Walton, walked out in front and put it under Castlegar goalie Jordan Gluck to make it 1-0. “I was just going hard, made a quick spin off the defenceman, drove right to the net, and in she went,” said Stafford. The goal seemed to awaken an offence that had been thwarted all night by Gluck and the Rebels defence. Two minutes later, after Rebel Kody Disher was sent off for tripping, Ryan Edwards scored his first of the game on a pretty passing play from Dallas Calvin, with Schamerhorn also getting an assist, to put the home side up 2-0 heading to the third. Less than four minutes in, Keenan Patershuk wired a wrist shot over the blocker of Gluck to make it 3-0 and 34 seconds later Edwards was sent in on a 2-on-1 by Danny Vlanich and snapped the shot top corner to give the Hawks a commanding 4-0 lead. It was Edwards’ second goal of the night and 10th goal in the playoffs to go with 13 assists as the veteran forward leads all playoff scorers. “I’m just trying to work my hardest out there, getting shots at the net and making plays,” said Edwards. “Things are just going my way right now.” Levi Kress topped off an excellent game, with the Hawks fifth goal as he banged in his own rebound on a powerplay to make it 5-0 Hawks. Schamerhorn made 25 saves for his
first playoff shutout and came up big on several occasions, particularly when Castlegar enjoyed a 5-on-3 power play midway through the third period. “I thought I played pretty solid, but I couldn’t have done it without the guys,” said Schamerhorn. “The d-men really helped me out on the scrambles and really helped the guys out. It was an allround good effort by the team and a solid game by everyone.” The Kelowna native has five wins and three losses in the playoffs for the Hawks and with a 0.919 save percentage and a 2.59 GAA, will likely be the starter for Game 7. The Rebels went 0-for-6 on the power play and have had trouble scoring with the man-advantage all series, while the Hawks were 2-for-5. But the Hawks will have to bring their A game if they look to knock off the Murdoch division regular-season champions tonight. “We’ve been two different teams in this series, but you know what so I have they,” said Cominotto. “I’m sure they’re not too happy with their performance tonight (Monday).” It has been a physical, if not dirty series at times, prompting outrage and concern from fans on both sides, but one that never ceases to entertain. “It’s always a fun matchup against Castlegar, going into Game 7 it’s going to be exciting,” said Edwards. “Everyone’s got to work their hardest and hopefully we’ll come out with the win.” The puck drops tonight at the Castlegar Rec Complex at 7:30 p.m. KIJHL notes: The Fernie Ghostriders shut out the Golden Rockets 2-0 Monday to cut Golden’s series lead to 3-2, while the Osoyoos Coyotes won a 5-4 thriller in overtime against Kelowna Chiefs to take a 3-2 series lead.
BY TIMES STAFF His season may be over but Trail Smoke Eater forward Brent Baltus continues to pick up accolades and awards. The 20-year-old Nanaimo native was named the Interior Conference Most Valuable Player on Tuesday. Baltus led the Smoke Eaters in scoring this season with 24 goals and 52 points, including two shorthanded markers and three gamewinning goals. In 116 career BCHL games with Trail, Nanaimo and Alberni Valley, the Nanaimo product tallied 38 goals and 83 points. Baltus is committed to the NCAA Division I AlaskaAnchorage Seawolves for the 2013-14 season. Baltus was named the Smoke Eaters’ Most Improved Player in 2011-12 and the team’s coMVP this season. Last week he was named to the Interior Conference’s Second All-Star Team. “Brent’s been my offensive leader all season long,” said head coach and general manager Bill Birks in a release. “He’s put in the hard work and it’s extremely rewarding for our program to see him honoured by the league in this way.” Baltus is the first Smoke Eater to be awarded the Vern Dye Memorial Trophy, given to the MVPs from both the Interior and Coastal Conferences. This year’s Coastal Conference MVP is Chilliwack Chiefs goaltender Mitch Gillam. Baltus is also the first Smoke Eater to win a major BCHL award since Justin St. Louis was named Interior Conference Rookie of the Year in 2004. The winners were chosen following a survey of BCHL coaches. See complete list on Scoreboard Page 12.
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The ‘61 Trail Smoke Eaters’ family lost one of its own as Rossland resident George Ferguson passed away on Saturday. Ferguson was an integral part of the Smoke Eater team that won the ‘61 World championship and the ‘62 Alan Cup, and also attended the ‘63 World Hockey championships in Sweden. A hockey player through and through, Ferguson was always ready to back up anyone he played with, and his friends, so they never had to worry, said teammate and former Smokie captain Cal Hockley. “As far as being a hockey player he wasn’t fancy, but he was always tough to play against,” added Hockley. “When he went in a corner you knew he was there. He
was a big part of our team. “Fergy did his job extremely well - he was a good defenceman.” The Saskatchewan native and former Moose Jaw Canuck spent time with the Chicago Blackhawks, and played in Kamloops before joining the Warriors in Rossland. He was picked up by the Smokies during the 1960 WIHL playoffs and played with the team for many years after. “As far as I was concerned, if you were stuck in a dark alley and you wanted somebody with you, George would be the guy you want beside you,” said Hockley. A memorial service will be held for Ferguson at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 14 in Rossland Friday at 2 p.m.
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West Kootenay Roller Derby’s all-star team has managed to climb to the top of the heap in Canadian Roller Derby, and they’ve done it in a remarkably quick fashion. The Kootenay Kannibelles are gearing up for some high-calibre derby at a national level tournament at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace this weekend. Belles captain and West Kootenay Roller Derby League marketing and media director Amber Harper, who is best known as ‘Pantsoff’, is excited that what she describes as their “rag-tag troupe of mismatched-jerseywearing ladies” are getting the opportunity to represent B.C. in the
first ever Roller Derby Association of Canada’s national championship. No small feat, as she explains that they’ve “only been playing for two seasons as a team; most of (them) only just learned how to skate with the birth of West Kootenay Roller Derby, so this is pretty incredible.” The Belles are ranked sixth in the country (out of 101 travel teams), which earned them a spot in the tournament. However, the bloodsplattered team is entering nationals with a new roster, featuring some new all-star players ready to make their mark on Canadian roller derby, bruise by well-earned bruise. With an impressive 8-1 record last season,
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Western Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL SL GF y-Edmonton 69 49 15 2 3 268 dx-Saskatoon 69 43 22 1 3 269 x-Calgary 69 44 20 1 4 251 x-Red Deer 70 39 24 5 2 206 x-Prince Albert 69 35 27 3 4 223 x-Swift Current 70 34 29 3 4 197 x-Medicine Hat 69 35 31 2 1 229 Kootenay 68 33 33 2 0 190 Lethbridge 68 26 32 3 7 197 Regina 69 25 36 4 4 189 Moose Jaw 69 23 36 4 6 171 Brandon 69 22 39 4 4 181 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL SL GF dx-Portland 68 53 12 1 2 310 dx-Kelowna 69 49 16 3 1 293 x-Kamloops 70 45 20 2 3 249 x-Spokane 68 41 25 2 0 253 x-Tri-City 68 40 24 1 3 236 x-Victoria 69 33 29 2 5 214 Seattle 69 23 37 7 2 193 Everett 69 24 39 2 4 161 Prince George 68 21 39 2 6 169 Vancouver 70 21 47 2 0 193
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d - division leader; x - clinched playoff berth; WHL Today’s games Prince Albert at Brandon, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Thursday’s game Prince George at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Friday’s games Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Prince Albert,
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BCHL AWARDS Vern Dye Memorial Trophy – Most Valuable Player Interior Conference: Brent Baltus, Trail Smoke Eaters Coastal Conference: Mitch Gillam, Chilliwack Chiefs Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy – Rookie of the Year Interior Conference: Ryan Gropp, Penticton Vees Coastal Conference: Luke Esposito, Chilliwack Chiefs Best Defenceman Award Interior Conference: Troy Stecher, Penticton Vees Coastal Conference: Devon Toews, Surrey Eagles Bob Fenton Trophy – Most Sportsmanlike Player Interior Conference: Brandon Mistal, Salmon Arm SilverBacks Coastal Conference: Ryan Lough, Alberni Valley Bulldogs Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy – Coach of the Year Interior Conference: Luke Pierce, Merritt Centennials Coastal Conference: Bill Bestwick, Victoria Grizzlies
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or daughter is working, they should be paying rent, if not in their own place, then in yours. Tell them you think it would be healthier for all concerned if they found a place of their own, and you will give them three months to move out. Offer to help them search. Offer to help them pack. Offer to take care of your granddaughter. But be firm about the deadline. Let them know that if they don’t find a place within three months, you will start charging them rent -and make it enough so that moving out is an attractive option. Be nice about it, but don’t back down. Dear Annie: My
you were alone, unless he intended to use it to treat his friends to part of their meal. Dear Annie: “Feeling the Void” says women don’t understand how sex makes a man feel loved and that men feel incomplete without it. Well, knowing I cannot make love to my husband is pretty devastating, too. The aging process has meant that sex is no longer pleasurable. Instead, it is horribly painful. Lubricants do not work. Taking hormones brings back cramps and menstruation. I was willing to try, but hormones also brought back my uterine fibroids, and I’d rather not have a hysterectomy if I don’t have to. And my husband would have his own problems if not for that little blue pill. Why can’t we just grow old? If all we did was dwell on our sex life, we would be constantly upset. My husband and I understand this. We hug and kiss
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husband has a frequent customer card for a local restaurant. Over time, he accumulated a credit of $40. We recently went to this restaurant with another couple. When the bill arrived, my husband took out his card and told the other couple they owed half of the bill, including the tip, and that he would apply his $40 credit to the remainder. I was uncomfortable with this. I felt he should have saved his credit for a time when we were dining alone. What do you think? -Embarrassed Dear Embarrassed: If the other couple were close friends or family members, they may not have cared about this. However, a less familiar set of friends might have found it a bit gauche for your husband to flaunt that his bill was going to be $40 less than theirs. So, yes, we agree it would have been better to use the credit when
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Dear Annie: I don’t know how much longer I can handle my daughter and her family living in our home. Five years ago, they came here intending to stay “a few months.” My husband is ill, and he is extremely uncomfortable having no privacy and being limited to our bedroom for days at a time. I try to be kind, but I am still grieving the loss of my son to cancer. My son-in-law doesn’t even pretend to make an effort to find a place anymore. And he does not help us around the house or contribute to the bills. How do I get them out without hurting my daughter and granddaughter? I don’t want to lie to them, but I’m beginning to despise my son-in-law. -- Losing Hope Dear Losing: In order to have your house to yourself, you will need to find the strength to put a time limit on the freeloading. If your son-in-law
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better sense of your future goals and be glad about your direction in life. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Details about your personal life will be made public today, especially later in the day. (No question.) Therefore, be on guard and protect what you must. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Try to do something different today because you need a change of scenery. You want to break free of routine so that something stimulating or exciting can happen. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although you might be focused on red-tape details related to inheritances, insurance matters, taxes and debt, wait until late in the afternoon to make decisions regarding these matters. (You’ll be glad you did.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Later today, the Moon moves opposite your sign,
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This can be a very creative day for you. It is fun-loving, flirtatious, playful and productive for the arts. Enjoy pleasant times with children. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a great day to entertain at home, especially this evening. Invite the gang over for pizza and beer.
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How might a culture-shift towards fully embracing death as a natural part of life, impact the following: Personal values and choices, social policies, approaches to education, bringing communities together to develop effective regional strategies. Where would you focus if you were asked to evolve more expansive ways of providing care in a rapidly aging world? Kalein’s Executive Director will lead the development and growth of a unique centre where questions like these, and all aspects of what it means to “live fully at all stages of life including end-of-life,� are explored in a master-planned campus setting, featuring a Centre for Dialogue & Education fully integrated with a residential hospice care facility. You will consult with the Board of Directors to fulfill Kalein’s unique vision and mission for this integrated campus. In addition to the management aspects of the position, you will oversee and be engaged with development of a variety of programming and funding initiatives, you will cultivate relationships with thought leaders and partners locally and globally, from a wide range of disciplines, you will lead Kalein’s evolution as a recognized centre of inquiry and care. You will feel completely at home in a variety of environments, whether developing long term strategies, managing day-to-day operations, representing Kalein to the public and potential funders, negotiating cooperative partnerships and working side-by-side with volunteers. You will have compassionate empathy for the end-of-life experience. You will be living in the city of Nelson, on the shores of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. Known internationally for its limitless outdoor recreation, lively cultural influences, and unique reputation as a place that attracts social “change makers,� Nelson offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking a dynamic, family-friendly, rural community change from the urban experience.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB SUMMARY The Board of Directors of Nelson Community Services Centre is seeking an Executive Director for our non-profit agency. The Executive Director is responsible for overall program management and staff accountability as well as community development and growth of the agency. We are looking for a qualified professional who will be a leader for our team of 23 full and part time employees and 9 Board Members. This is a challenging and rewarding position with responsibility for a wide range of counselling, support and community programs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Masters level education in social work or related field • A minimum of 3 years non-profit management experience. • Demonstrated experience and competence with financial administration, human resource management in a unionized setting, contract management, program and fund development. This is a full time position with salary commensurate with education and experience beginning July 2013. To review a detailed job description, go to www.ncsc.kics.bc.ca. Further inquiries may be directed to Lena Horswill, retiring Executive Director, at 250-352-3504 Ext: 223 Submit resume and cover letter to: Attention: Julia Bennett Chair of Recruitment and Hiring Committee #201 – 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 Or e-mail to: ncsc_pat@netidea.com Closing Date: Friday, March 29th, 2013
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WASH BAY AND LOT PERSONNEL NEEDED Kootenay Chrysler is looking for hard-working people to work in our wash bay, detail shop and car lot. We offer parttime or full time employment. You must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and be able to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles. You must be personable and presentable and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Email resume to: Jackie@kootenaychrysler.com. No phone calls please.
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Long haul for large load THE REVELSTOKE TIMES REVIEW The fifth turbine destined for the Mica Dam is nearing the end of its journey from Germany after arriving in Valemount last Thursday, says BC Hydro. The turbine, which is 6.45 metres across and weighs an incredible 136.7 tonnes completed the 13,000-kilometre journey from Ravensburg, Germany, where it was manufactured, to Valemount, B.C., on March 7. On its way, it was taken by barge to Rotterdam, the Netherlands; by ship to
Houston, Texas; and by truck to Valemount, B.C., which sits at the edge of the Kinbasket Reservoir. The truck that took it from Houston to Valemount was 35-metres long, had 96 wheels, and was actually two trucks – one to pull it and one to push it. This summer, the turbine will be taken by barge down the Kinbasket Reservoir to the Mica Generating Station, where it will be installed. Once active in 2014, the turbine will spin at 133 revolutions
The truck that took a Mica Dam turbine from Houston to Valemount was 35-metres long. per minute, increase the Mica Dam’s capacity by 500 megawatts and generate power for
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KASLO
Interior Health deals with turnover at hospital BY SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star
Six months after physicians at the Victorian Community Health Centre in Kaslo declared they would no longer provide round-the-clock emergency room service, Interior Health has opted to replace those physicians with ones who will. Last September Interior Health announced the Kaslo ER would close evenings and weekends, citing physician burnout as the reason for the change. But the decision proved so unpopular with the local community that Interior Health rescinded the change before it ever took effect, instead initiating talks with the Kaslo community health working group to find a better solution. The health centre is funded for two full-time equivalent physician positions, which are divided into four half-time positions, so each doctor is on-call one evening out four. After complaining about this schedule, two of the physicians have not had their contracts renewed at the Kaslo health centre. Doctors Linda Johannson and Denis Thibodeau posted letters at the health
centre informing their patients that they would be leaving their positions. “You are likely aware of the difficulties that the physician team has had here trying to maintain services in the clinic and the emergency room,” wrote Dr. Johannson. “These difficulties have progressed to a point where I feel I can no longer provide safe, appropriate care to my patients, and [Interior Health] has elected to not renew my contact for services.” Thibodeau didn’t specifically point to the issue of emergency room coverage in his letter. Instead, he cited his decision to open a private clinic in Kaslo. Both doctors said they would continue working at the health centre until late March. On Monday, Interior Health issued a press release announcing a new physician — Dr. Annemarie DeKoker, who has been practising in Nelson — had been hired to fill one of the vacancies in Kaslo and that a locum (a temporary doctor from out of town) has agreed to work at the health centre in April, while Interior Health continues the hunt for another permanent physician. Dr. Alan Stewart, medical director of Interior Health’s community integrated
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Comet visible after sunset
Sunken seat
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Now’s your chance to see the comet that passed within 100 million miles of Earth last week. Twilight on Tuesday provided the best photo op for the comet called Pan-STARRS. It is visible in the Northern Hemisphere just above the western horizon - right next to a crescent moon. It might be tough for Greater Trail residents to catch a glimpse this week thanks to a cloudy weather forecast. Should clear skies prevail, the comet can be spotted 30 minutes after sunset, low on the western ski horizon. Next week, the comet should be easier to spot. It will be higher in the western sky and therefore visible for longer once the sun sets. The comet’s name is actually an acronym for the telescope in Hawaii used to discover it two years ago: the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System.
Guy Bertrand photo
Doug O’Hearn snaps a photo of a lawn chair sitting in the water at the end of the pier at the Trail boat launch. The annual river cleanup is still a few months away when B.C. highlights Rivers Day in September.
The Local Experts™
KOOTENAY HOMES INC.
1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca
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1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail
$242,000
409 Rossland Avenue, Trail
1894 Mountain Street, Fruitvale
608 Cottonwood Avenue, Salmo
3 bdrm home in Sunningdale. Vinyl siding, ac- u/g sprinklers, 24 x 20 shop with ventilation. Mechanical upgrades call your REALTOR(R) for a viewing.
A lot of house - 3 floors of living 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - only 13 years old - looking for a family that requires room - This is it! - asking price is $179,900 just above assessed value seller is motivated. Great location.
960 Byron Avenue, Warfield 2 bdrm charming home in fantastic neighbourhood! With $5000 down, your mortgage could easily be less than $500 / month. Start today! Why pay rent?
Serviced and ready to go, this 66x105 generous lot is among new houses and has gorgeous views. Bring your plans and break ground this Spring!
Super clean 2 bdrm rancher on a large, treed, level lot features upgraded laminate flooring, doors, windows and has a detached workshop!
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
Call Terry 250-231-1101
1004 Regan Crescent, Trail
3 bdrm home in Sunningdale! Features large living room, country kitchen, huge family/room, and workshop. Single car garage and enough room for a couple more vehicles on the paved driveway. Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.
$237,900
Call Art (250) 368-8818
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$179,900
$98,500
$69,000
$145,900
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309 – 12th Avenue, Genelle
$269,000
Incredible value here! Priced BELOW 607 Railway Avenue, Salmo tax assessment! Approximately and acre of relatively flat land easily accessible $329,000 from the front or back alley, meticulously maintained and attractively decorated This immaculate home has it all! 4 bdrms home with many extras! Enjoy entertaining 2 full baths, spacious open floor plan, in your an above ground pool with double garage, 2 large covered decks, surrounding deck, Hot tub, very spacious efficient heating and cooling with heat floor plan, newer kitchen, bathrooms, pump, modem decor, large fully fenced flooring, plenty of parking! The list goes on yard, huge family room with wet bar and on! This is a must see! and more.
255 Mayer Road, Rossland
$159,900
Private view acreage close to Red Mountain Ski Resort and downtown Rossland. Loads of 4 season recreation at your fingertips. This 4.4 acre provides a variety of locations to maximize your view preferences to build your dream home on. Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$325,000
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Ron & Darlene Your STING NEW LI
#7-1007 Olaus Way, Rossland
Very well kept, bright and sunny 4bdrm home with corner fireplace, large rec room, and workshop area. New roofing in spring 2012, underground sprinkling, central air and perfect location. Call your REALTOR® to view.
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
#7–2205 Rockland Avenue, Trail
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
$209,500
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
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Adult oriented 1/2 duplex, corner unit, beautifully landscaped. This duplex features open floor plan , 9’ ceilings, main floor laundry, well maintained, low maintenance fees include yard and snow maintenance. Call now!
1867 – 4th Avenue, Rossland
956 Black Bear Drive, Rossland
Newly renovated 1800’s home with 3 bdrms, 2 baths and plenty of parking. Inside boasts a spacious open kitchen with large deck through the French doors, and new flooring throughout. New 200 Amp panel wired and ready for a hot tub. Don’t miss this great package.
4 bdrm home on 1.6 acres. Nicely landscaped yard, large workshop/ garage. Bright sun room with a gas fireplace and a large deck, second kitchen, rec room and wood stove in the basement, double carport and plenty of parking for all your toys!
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$359,000
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Mary Amantea
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
mamantea@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-231-0153
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-521-0525
ext 26
Darlene Abenante ext 23
Cell: 250.231.0527
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
$255,000
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$269,900
845 Burns Avenue, Warfield $255,000
3727 Woodland Drive, Trail
This 4 bdrm Copper Chalet condo has ski in access and lifts just a short walk away. Open plan design with 3 bdrms (including a large master bdrm) on the upper floor. Main floor has 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors in the kitchen & dining area and a private hot tub.
Local Home Team
We Sell Great Homes!
Built in 1975, this home has 4 bdrms, 2 baths, nice floor plan, large rec room, oversized carport and nice yard.
$240,000
Prime development opportunity! This beautiful, flat 90’ x 142’ lot is located close to Rossland’s downtown core. Zoned R-3I - Multiple Family Residential, this property is ideally suited to 4 townhouses or a 7 unit apartment building. Beautiful mountain and city views.
7740 Crema Drive, Trail Immaculate 1/2 duplex with gorgeous kitchen, great flooring throughout, gas fireplace and spacious rooms. Full sized garage with automatic door opener. Includes appliances and window coverings. This is ready to move in and enjoy. It is a pleasure to show, call your REALTOR® today.
2160 Queen Street, Rossland
Christine Albo
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Art Forrest
ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-231-1101
ext 48
terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
$349,900
Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
ext 33
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
Cell: 250-368-1162
ext 45
ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com