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Sixty per cent of respondents support hike to pay for schooling BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
The people have spoken and an overwhelming majority of Rosslanders are in favour of an increase in taxation to support the continuation of kindergarten to Grade 12 education in the Golden City. The results of a week-long, city-wide poll by the Neighbourhoods of Learning (NOL) committee were delivered Monday to Rossland city council and it was found 60 per cent of the respondents supported a tax increase if it meant grades 10-12 would be kept in the community. The result was “encouraging” said “A survey like NOL chair Aerin this is not Guy, and a response binding in any rate of 37 per cent overall illustrated way, but it does how much the issue send a message was of importance to city council ...” to people in the city. “A survey like AERIN GUY this is not binding in any way, but it does send a message to city council that shows that there is a majority of support there,” she said. And the message was delivered by Guy Monday night at Rossland City Hall. Mayor Greg Granstrom said council will now include a component of taxation for education in its upcoming budget discussions in the next few weeks. He said council would take the survey results “very seriously,” and it was a good starting point for how much the city’s taxpayer’s could be involved in saving the secondary school grades. “There are some very significant decisions we have to make when it comes to budgeting, so we have to take all things into account and go from there,” he said. “It will definitely have to be part of the budget discussions, without a doubt. The matter will be coming back to council at a later date, with the potential negotiations taking place with School District 20 on how the partnership could be created between the two governing bodies. SD20 board chair Darrel Ganzert spoke with Granstrom last week on whether there still existed a will for a partnership. “We would look very seriously at anything (Rossland) would suggest,” said Ganzert. See MONEY, Page 3
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WestCana Electric workers disassemble and replace a flashing LED stop sign near the four-way intersection outside James L. Webster Elementary School in Warfield on Tuesday afternoon. The sign was knocked down last week.
It’s a dirty, early spring. That was the primary focus at the Monday night council meeting in Warfield. Mayor Bert Crockett delegated resident Dino Santarossa to open the meeting to address his concern regarding the necessity of copious amounts of gravel left on his street over the winter season. Santarossa said he has already removed a dozen wheelbarrows of gravel from his boulevard and has at least another truck full remaining. “I don’t think it is necessary to have this amount of gravel,” he said. “Every winter I clean up the grass on the boulevard, but every year it gets worse.” “Pretty soon I am going to give up,” he added. Santarossa then questioned why street sweeping doesn’t begin earlier in the year. Mayor Crockett conceded that the amount of gravel left on village streets and sidewalks has been an ongoing concern with residents this year. He explained that the village did use almost double the amount of sand this season, but it was due to adjustments with a new snowplow and sander. “There is an excessive amount of gravel this year, but with a new piece of equipment it took awhile to get its operation down pat,” said Mayor Crockett. “But we do have to get it up as quick as we put it down.” To tackle the problem of dirt filled streets, the village has purchased a new bobcat sweeper attachment. “The idea is that the crew can sweep the gravel off the boulevards on to the street,” said Mayor Crockett. “Then the main street sweeper can come by and finish the job.” Bruce Wescott, village works coordinator, said that street sweeping will not begin just yet. “When is it going to stop snowing?” he questioned. “Because if we happen to get freak snowfall, we’ll be out there again, sanding.”
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ver 65 and want to stay in your home longer? Well the BC Government wants you to stay in your home too. In April 2012 the Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit was introduced for BC residents, unfortunately with little fanfare. This is a refundable tax credit available to seniors, or to those who have a senior living in their home, to make the home more elderly friendly. The credit is worth up to $1,000 annually, based on 10 per cent of actual renovation costs. In other words, to max out the credit there has to be $10,000 of eligible expenses incurred in a calendar year. It is a refundable tax credit which means the taxpayer claiming the credit will receive the full amount claimed regardless of whether or not BC provincial income taxes are due. For example, if the renovations cost $6,500 yielding a credit of $650, and the
taxpayer has $125 as complex as of BC provincial widening doortax liability than ways, lowering the taxpayer not counters or only has the $125 building eleof provincial tax vators. Also eliminated but included are also receives the module fixtures Ron balance of $525 as like ramps and a refund. tubs. This differs However, the Tax Tips & Pits from a nonimprovement refundable tax must be seen as credit where once the tax being typical to the needs liability is reduced to zero, of the senior it is intended the difference is forfeited – to aid. It cannot be someno refund of the balance to thing that simply increases the taxpayer. the value of the home or The renos can be to a property such as replacing home whether rented or the shingles on the roof or owned and includes improve- creating a backyard garden. ments to the land surroundRenovations can be done ing the home. by the do-it-yourself taxTo be an eligible under- payer but no cost can be taking all renovations must attributed for the taxpayer’s be of an enduring nature labour. Family members can and enable a senior to gain be hired to do the renovation access to or mobility within work as long as the business or around the home or prop- is registered with HST. erty. Examples are as basic The claim can be made by as installing hand rails, door the senior or, in the case of levers or motion lights and the senior living in a family
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member’s home, the family member whose home experiences the renovation can make the claim, or both parties can make a shared claim but to a maximum of $1,000 between the two taxpayers. It remains a refundable tax credit regardless of the party who makes the claim. This credit was introduced in April 2012 and therefore only expenses after that date can be claimed for 2012 tax purposes. No documentation needs to be submitted to CRA at the time of filing, but remember to keep all your records in case CRA asks to review them. Please take note, at this time this credit remains available for 2013 and likely beyond. Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email him at ron.clarke@JBSbiz.ca. To read previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz. net.
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Money not the lone criteria FROM PAGE 1 “So it is something that the school board is willing to spend some time with.” But the issue isn’t just money, said Ganzert, even though the district will save up to $145,000 per year with moving the three grades to Trail’s J.L. Crowe Secondary School. On Feb. 25 the board of trustees adopted a bylaw to close MacLean Elementary School next year, and Rossland Secondary School will begin hosting kindergarten to Grade 9 in September, losing grades 10-12. Ganzert said the money the city could offer would “be a huge factor for some trustees to consider,” but it won’t be a done deal to keep the grades in the city. “(Trustees) will consider the educational offerings that are available in a K-12 situation in Rossland,” he said. “Although it may impact some people’s decision if there is money made available by the city, it just simply won’t be the money, I don’t suspect.” He pointed to the resources RSS may lack in the new configuration, compared to what students could access at J.L. Crowe if they are sent down the hill. Of the 480 responses—out of 1,285 households in Rossland—that were included in the survey there were a further 77 that were not considered because people did not give a name or address. Forty nine per cent of the respondents had children school-aged or younger. Around 57 per cent of the respondents also said they would support RSS as a public school within the creation of a municipal school district. As well, around 42.5 per cent favoured an increase in taxation if an independent school was created for grades 10 to 12. There were around 29.1 per cent not in favour of any tax increases whatsoever. Overall, a large majority of taxpayers (70 per cent) were willing to pay more than $15 per year for K-12 as a public school within SD20, while 20 per cent were willing to pay more than $100 per year. The majority (53 per cent) were willing to pay more than $55 per year for K-12 as a public school within SD20. There were 95 comments received that were opposed to the tax increase, with some saying that taxes were already too high in Rossland and that the students were better off at Crowe. The majority of taxpayers were found willing to support a tax increase for K-12 within SD20 and within a municipal school district. The majority was found willing to pay more than $55 per year for both of the options.
Disaster team seeking volunteers
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RCMP are investigating two fires that broke out late Monday night in Castlegar including one that severely damaged St. Rita’s Catholic Church.
RCMP investigating ‘suspicious’ fires in Castlegar By Marvin Beatty Castlegar News
Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel is calling two fires late Monday — the first involving a van at Kinnaird Park Church on 14th Avenue and the second destroying much of St. Rita’s Catholic church — “quite a coincidence.” Meanwhile the RCMP are calling them “suspicious.” Monday night, just before 11 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP and Castlegar Fire Dept responded to two fires. The first fire reported involved a parked vehicle found engulfed in flames in the parking lot of the Kinnaird Community
By Timothy Schafer Times Staff
The search continues for people to flesh out the West Kootenay’s first personal disaster team. The Regional District Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) and the Canadian
Church in the 1200 block of 26th Street. The van belonged to the Red Cross.
The second fire, which was reported 30 minutes later, involved the main building of the St Rita’s Catholic church located on 7th Avenue. As a result of the fire the main church structure was lost however the rectory and church hall were undamaged in the incident. No one was injured as a result of either of the fires. The causes of these fires are currently under investigation, with both incidents being treated as suspicious. The Castlegar RCMP
Red Cross are still looking to secure a half dozen volunteers to join the Personal Disaster Assistance Team—formed last October—supporting electoral areas A and B, the villages of Fruitvale, Montrose, Warfield and the
along with resources from the Kootenay Boundary Regional General Investigation Section, Castlegar Fire Dept have started the scene examinations in order to assist in determining the cause. Rempel was still at St. Rita’s at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, having spent the night with other members of the crew watching for hot spots. “There was a ball of fire coming out the top when we arrived [at the church],” Rempel said. “It was fully involved when we arrived.” Castlegar firefighter, Capt. Sam Lattenzao said crews kept the fire at bay. “We managed to stop it
City of Trail. The team marks the first time the provincial Red Cross has partnered with a B.C. community to provide service for those first 72 hours of disaster response. The Red Cross was approached by the RDKB—
the current disaster response managers—earlier this year to partner on a new program. “We are still needing more people,” said team leader Terry Brockman. “We need people to do both relief and recovery.”
from moving to the other side,” added. The rectory and main hall were spared. Rempel said the design of the building, with a high, sharply angled roof, large windows and large open space inside, led to the fire spreading quickly. Damage has not been estimated at this time. RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance, if any person saw something suspicious in either area last night or who may have any information with respect to these fires, they’re asked to call the Castlegar RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Team members should be adaptable, said Brockman, resourceful and able to handle changing and sometimes stressful environments. For information or to submit an application, contact Brockman at 368-9293.
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Provincial
Land transfers move Island treaties ahead
In the lion’s shadow
By Tom Fletcher Black Press
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The snow capped mountains of the northshore, better know as the “Lions” are seen in the background as a sky train makes its way along the tracks in Burnaby last week.
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Legion branch considers selling building By Steve Kidd
Penticton Western News
While they are still far from putting their building up for sale, the Penticton Legion is considering the possibility of selling off their Martin Street clubhouse. Murray Grandy, president of the Penticton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, said they are letting members know how much the legion is struggling financially and getting permission to sell the building should it become necessary. “There is no decision to actually sell the building yet,” said Grandy, adding that members will vote on the idea at their April 5 general meeting. Even then, they will still not be able to sell. “It has to be OK’d by Command (RCL B.C./Yukon Command),” said Grandy. “All this is getting permission, if it should become necessary.”
Should the building be sold, the idea is that the Legion will rent smaller premises elsewhere. “Some people say to sell or downsize, that kind of thing, others prefer to keep the building and so do I, but it’s kind of hard to know and you can’t get everyone together,” said Grandy. “We will probably have a better idea on the meeting on the fifth of April.” Like other legions in communities around the province, the Penticton branch has been struggling with declining revenues and membership for years. Grandy estimates that there are currently only 500 paid up members. And of their $45 annual dues, Grandy said only $10 remains with the local branch while the rest goes to Command. They are also paying a small mortgage on the Martin Street building, Grandy adds.
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“It’s hard to say what the overall problem is. Declining membership and participation? I was told by Command when I took it over that the yearly bill combined was about $40,000. It’s a lot of money every month” said Grandy. “We’re trying to put on functions there, rent the hall. But it takes a lot of that kind of thing to come up with a proper amount of money.” Even though the Legion opened up membership several years ago by removing the military service requirement, Grandy said that hasn’t slowed the trend. While he agrees changes to, and enforcement of drinking and driving laws are a good thing, Grandy said their business has changed as a result. “It has stopped people who would have stopped by for a couple of beers on the way home from work from coming by anymore,” said Grandy.
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VICTORIA – The B.C. government moved its decades-long treaty settlement effort another step forward Tuesday, turning over key Crown properties to two aboriginal communities on southwestern Vancouver Island. Incremental treaty agreements transfer 596 hectares of land southeast of Port Renfrew to the Pacheedaht First Nation, and another 420 hectares newer Nitinat Lake to the Ditidaht First Nation. Some of the land can only be transferred when the two communities complete treaties to settle their territorial claims. Chiefs from both communities praised the provincial government for offering the land early, the latest of a series of efforts to speed treaty talks and generate economic activity on reserves. “They are transferring these lands as an act of good faith,” said Pacheedaht First Nation Chief
Marvin McClurg. “It also shows our people that the past 16 years of negotiations has not been for nothing.” Ditidaht First Nation Chief Jack Thompson said it has been a long and frustrating effort, particularly with the federal government. “Truly this is a beginning of getting some of our land back for the Ditidaht people,” Thompson said. McClurg described the Pacheedaht land as some of the most beautiful and significant in the community’s traditional territory. After discussions with the community and outside experts, it will likely be used for a cultural centre to welcome tourists, he said. Aboriginal Relations Minister Ida Chong said the first of the Ditidaht lands would be transferred after Tuesday’s agreement. The second parcel will be turned over after agreement in principle is reached, and the third takes effect when a final agreement is reached.
Possible breach delays report
THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA - A possible breach of Parliament has forced the Speaker of the British Columbia legislature to put a highly-anticipated report from the auditor general on hold. A statement released Tuesday says John Doyle’s report on the government’s on-going carbon neutral initiative won’t be released until the Speaker concludes discussions
with Doyle. The statement says the breach may have occurred involving the premature disclosure of Doyle’s report to people who are not named. Prior to the report’s scheduled release, several legal, business and environmental experts who advised Doyle as he probed B.C.’s carbon neutral programs said they were unimpressed with his findings.
Caution urged on the roads THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The celebration of the Easter long weekend comes with a caution for drivers from police and the Insurance Corporation of B.C. Statistics show every Easter weekend averages four deaths and 630 injuries in 2,200 vehicle crashes throughout the province. Almost 1,500 of these accidents occur in the Lower
Mainland alone. ICBC says crashes can be prevented by mapping out trips, being prepared for icy conditions and keeping at least a two second distance between other cars. Transportation Minister Mary Polak says anyone heading out on a trip can now check road conditions ahead of time through over 300 webcams on roads across the province, now available to view on DriveBC’s website.
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Teen ordered off Facebook for a year THE CANADIAN PRESS BRANDON, Man. - A judge has told a 12-year-old Manitoba girl that Facebook is out of bounds while she spends a year on probation for an online threat against two other girls. The probation order that includes 50 hours of community service came down Monday in a Brandon courtroom after the girl pleaded guilty to two counts of uttering threats. Court heard the girl and the 13-year-old victims had all been friends before there was a falling-out over a boy. The girl also pleaded guilty Monday to assault for slapping another 13-year-old girl in the face twice in late February. She also received a nine-month conditional discharge last August for an assault conviction. The judge told her that provided she stays out of trouble, and her mother approves, she can resume her Facebook activities when probation ends.
Bill aims to help grandparents raising grandchildren THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A New Democrat MP is aiming to help grandparents who suddenly find themselves caring full time for their grandchildren. Claude Gravelle’s private member’s bill would qualify grandparents to receive Employment Insurance benefits to raise a grandchild under five. It also proposes changes to the Income Tax Act to let grandparents claim child-care deductions that are currently only available to a lowincome spouse. Gravelle says the number of grandparents raising their own grandkids has grown dramatically over the last two decades. The 2011 census indicated at least 75,000 children were being raised by their grandparents, a 20 per cent jump from 2006.
Tory backbenchers complain of being muzzled THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is facing a mini-revolt among Conservative backbenchers who claim their own party is muzzling their ability to speak out in Parliament. Mark Warawa complained Tuesday that stifling party discipline is preventing him from representing his Langley, B.C., constituents in the House of Commons. He asked Speaker Andrew Scheer to intervene in what he called a breach of his privileges as an MP. Warawa’s complaint was echoed by another Conservative backbencher, Alberta MP Leon Benoit, and backed by a third, Winnipeg’s Rod Bruinooge. Their concerns revolve around their ability to take part in the 15-minute period each day set aside for members’ statements, known as S.O. 31s. Warawa said he was on the Tory roster to make a statement last Thursday but was informed moments before that he’d been struck from the list.
“... I too feel that my rights have been infringed on by members of the party because I am not allowed to speak on certain topics ....” Leon Benoit
“The reason I was given was that the topic was not approved of,” he told the Commons. Benoit said the same thing has happened to him, more than once. “I want to say that I too feel that my rights have been infringed on by members of the party because I am not allowed to speak on certain topics in S.O. 31s,” he said. “I have had S.O. 31s removed and I have been told that if I have one on a certain topic I simply will not be given S.O. 31s.” Neither Warawa nor Benoit specified what topics they’ve been prohibited from speaking about. Neither could be reached immediately for clarification. But it’s likely Warawa’s banned statement involved his motion calling on the Commons to condemn the practice of sex-selective abortion,
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which earlier the same day had been deemed non-voteable by the sub-committee that oversees private member’s business. The decision spared Harper, who has vowed not to re-open the abortion issue, the spectacle of another embarrassing split in Conservative ranks over the explosive issue. Warawa is appealing the decision to the Commons procedure and House affairs committee, which is to hear his arguments on Wednesday. He has vowed to appeal, if necessary, to the Speaker, who could order a rare secret ballot vote by all MPs to determine if
the motion should be debated. Members’ statements are supposed to give MPs a chance to speak about issues or events of importance to their ridings. Over the last few years, they’ve evolved into vehicles for scripted partisan attacks, particularly by the Tories. H o w e v e r , Government whip Gordon O’Connor urged the Speaker to reject Warawa’s complaint, arguing that it’s up to each party to determine which of their MPs will be given a chance to speak. “Put simply, this is a team activity and your role is referee,” he told Scheer. “It is not your job as referee to tell the coach or manager which player to play at any given time. That is a question for each team to decide.” But Green party Leader Elizabeth May said that analogy Advertorial
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he job market in British Columbia is changing. Soon we will no longer be asking the old, familiar question: ’where are the jobs for all the unemployed workers?’ Instead, employers will be wondering where to find the workers (especially those with any skills) for all the unfilled jobs. While a shortage of workers has often been anticipated, the Research Universities Council of British Columbia (RUCBC) is now telling us that it is both very close and very serious. The RUCBC is a consortium of the six major research-oriented universities in the province: the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, University of Northern British Columbia and Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Not surprisingly, their focus is on trained workers, whether at the university, college or trades levels. Right now, in 2013, RUCBC sees more workers than jobs; 10,641 at the university level, 8,770 at the college level and 2,363 more workers than
openings in the trades. It also notes that there are 6,159 more people with high school education or less than there are jobs for them. However, RUCBC sees more jobs than people to fill them within the next three years. By 2016, labour demand will exceed supply. Surplus labour will have been absorbed in the intervening years and shortages will exist at all education levels. B.C. will need 2,470 more university trained people, 2,703 additional college graduates and 769 more trades workers than we have. We will also be short 3,859 bodies with high school or less for entry level jobs. In total, the province will have 7,780 positions that it does not have the workers to fill. And this is just the beginning. By 2020, growing gaps in all categories will mean the shortfall will be over 24,000 workers. Should we panic? Labour shortages have been predicted before and B.C. has always muddled through. Why is now different? The old, tried and true solutions to labour shortages are less likely to work in the 21st century. In-migration, whether
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interprovincial or international, has often come to our rescue. It is less likely to do so now. Looking at migration within Canada, net flows (arrivals minus departures) have almost always favoured British Columbia. Since 2005, about 10,000 more Canadians moved to B.C. each year than moved out of the province. In 2006, the number was over 15,000. Only B.C. and Alberta had been attracting interprovincial migrants, with Alberta attracting more than B.C. The other provinces, including Ontario, have all been seeing net outflows. But the same factors that are creating labour shortages in B.C. are also at work throughout Canada and even beyond. The aging
of the baby boomers and the need for skills are not unique to this province. The high cost of housing in our major metro areas is unique. So it is less likely that Canadians will choose to come to this province and more likely that they will leave. The numbers already show this. Last year, instead of gaining our usual number of workers, B.C. lost 4,648 workers to other provinces. International migrants or immigrants come to B.C. more consistently and in larger numbers, usually about 40,000 a year. It was over 50,000 in 2008 and down to about 30,000 in 2010 and is now back on trend at 39,000. It should be noted the shortage numbers above already assume that one third of the job vacancies will be filled by migrants. It should also be noted that immigrants are more likely to have higher education than other Canadians, but are less likely to find jobs in their fields and to make an equivalent income. The RUCBC is careful to point out that, for the B.C. workforce as a whole, more education leads to lower levels of unemployment and higher incomes. This is less
true for immigrants. The RUCBC prescription is to increase the supply of trained labour by adding training spaces at all levels, by increasing financial aid for students and by committing to innovation. These solutions will take more than three years to bear fruit, even if implemented at once. So, by 2016 and beyond, demand for labour will exceed supply. Does this mean that those of us who have to work for a living will now have an endless choice of jobs and great freedom to negotiate good pay and benefits? Maybe not. One way to deal with a worker shortage is to increase the supply of skilled workers. The other way is to reduce the demand for workers as employers and potential employers choose to operate where workers are more available. So we may never see large numbers of vacant jobs in B.C. Instead, we will see a province offering many fewer opportunities than we could have enjoyed. Troy Media BC’s Business columnist Roslyn Kunin is a consulting economist and speaker and can be reached at www. rkunin.com.
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Help honour those who risk their lives for others
My name is Ron Kirstein and I am the official representative of the Royal Canadian Humane Association for British Columbia and the Yukon. Our National Office is in Edmonton and our current President is Rudy Berghuys who can be contacted at Royal Canadian Humane Association, 11143-70 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5B 1S8 - Phone: 1-780471-2974, 1-780-4999945 or E-mail: royalcha@telus.net . Our association
recognizes Canadians who have risked their lives to save others. Each year we watch the news media to find true Canadian heroes, many of whom are police officers and firemen. Please have a look at our web site to see more about the work we do. http://www. canadabraveryawards. com/index.html To accomplish this task we rely on local police and fire reports and media articles to verify exactly what took place as we try
to get a clear picture before we give out the awards. This year, at our Investiture in April, the Lieutenant Governor will be recognizing approximate 40 provincial heroes. We do feel that we are indeed missing rescues. Our territory encompasses all of British Columbia and the Yukon. I am sending this letter to all of the services that interact at ground level with many of these inci-
dents in the hope that you or your organization could relay incidents you witness where the citizens of British Columbia and the Yukon “risk their lives” to save others. Our awards are issued on these guidelines: Gold is reserved for deeds of bravery at the cost of the hero’s life; silver and bronze medals are awarded when the rescuer has shown extraordinary disregard for personal safety in saving or attempting to save the life of another;
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s a result of inadequate safely in their own homes. So funding from provin- what should be done? cial and federal govProvincial ministries of ernments rural remote Health should stop hiding areas of Canada have witnessed behind the myth of unsustaina drastic reduction ability and honor in health services their obligation over the past fifunder the five printeen years. This ciples of the Canada has meant a loss Health Act includof acute care beds, ing equal access to reduced accessibilhealth care for all ity, and scheduled citizens. Healthcare MP ALEX closures of priis sustainable. mary health care The Federal services. Minister of Health Keeping House Movement needs to honour and toward the privatization of uphold the Canada Health Act health services is creating a by accepting its responsibility two tiered system where only to provide health care funding. those with money will be able The provincial Ministers of to access the best health care. Health must address the probInstead of reducing costs, this lem of doctor shortages in system will raise the aver- rural remote communities by age cost of health care for all offering extra incentives, paid Canadians. for through public funding. People on disability and sen- Communities should not have iors are the most at risk from to compete with each other to recent changes. With the reduc- attract doctors as they are prestion in home support, home ently forced to do. nursing and community serviMedical students wanting to ces, the provincial government practice in rural areas should expects those on fixed pensions receive enhanced training, so to pay for private sector services that they are highly and broadly out of their own pocket to keep skilled for a practice in rural them living comfortably and remote communities.
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Provincial health authorities should be listening to the people in their care and respect their needs. And our federal government needs to stay at the health care table, negotiating with all provincial health ministers to establish a new Canada Health Accord that will provide adequate funding aimed at improving health care for all Canadians. Our health care system is sustainable. We need the political will to ensure it stays this way. The federal NDP under the leadership of Health critic Libby Davies, has undertaken consultations across the country on the future of public health care. As our Leader Tom Mulcair stated, “Canadians are concerned about our health care system and they want it to be a priority for their government too.” We will be using the input of Canadians to build our proposals for the 2015 election, a very important step towards building a stronger and fairer Canada. Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior
honorary certificates are awarded to commemorate a rescue attempt where the risk is not as great. If you become aware of rescues that warrant recognition I would be thrilled if you could forward information to me, so that I can initiate the award process. Here is what I would need:
The names and contact information for each of the rescuers. Your report on the incident, or your summary of the rescue and who did what. Your recommendation on the degree of risk each rescuer took Any copies of media stories you have, or links to media stories
All of the information we receive is kept confidential. If it is possible we need the names and phone numbers of the rescuers (heroes), so that we can contact them when we decide an award is being given. Ron Kirstein Royal Canadian Humane Association (British Columbia)
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OBITUARIES WETMORE, THE HONORABLE DOUGLAS TUPPER — June 23, 1927 March 23, 2013 Our much loved husband, father and grandfather, Doug, died peacefully with his family at his side. Born and raised in Trail, B.C., Doug practiced law in the Kootenays and Boundary. With Catherine (Betty), his wife of sixty years they raised a family in Warfield. In 1975 Doug was appointed a B.C. County, then Supreme Court judge in Vancouver, where they lived until retiring to Vernon. Doug and Catherine returned to Trail in 2008 to be close to family. His family and many friends and colleagues will fondly remember Doug for his clever humour and cowboy soul, his love of music, his strong sense of social engagement, his beautiful rose gardens, his generous hospitality and lasting friendships, and mostly his deep affection for his family. He will be dearly missed by his wife Catherine, sister Madeline (Brian), children Mara (Tom), Alison (Ian), and Doug (Jean), grandchildren Jesson, Bronwen Erin, Clare, Catharine and Jordan. Doug was predeceased by his brother Michael. A Memorial Service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held on April 30th at 11:00 am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1347 Pine Avenue, Trail, B.C. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, please remember Doug, if you choose, with a donation to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital and Health Foundation, who cared for him so well, 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca We also thank April Cashman who gives our family such wonderful care. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** VULCANO, RONALD ARTHUR — born in Trail, BC on May 14, 1947 and passed suddenly at Surrey Hospital peacefully with family and friends on February 27, 2013. Ronald lived in Langley, BC and loved driving, his grandchildren and sons, and sports. Ronald was predeceased by his mother Margaretta Park, father William Vulcano, sister Merilyn McKerracher, brother Mike Vulcano, and brother-in-law Jim Anderson. He is survived by sister Margie Anderson, brother Bill Vulcano, son Jim Vulcano (Lisa), Royston, Liam, John, Aaron, Adam, Mark, Monica, son Brian Vulcano (Natalie), Julia, Luka, Daniel and James. Funeral mass was held on Thurs. Mar. 7 at Precious Blood RC Parish in Surrey, B.C.
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Moroccan delegates of the World Social Forum take part in a demonstration on the opening day of the forum in Tunis, Tuesday. Tens of thousands of activists from around the globe converged on Tunisia for the World Social Forum, the annual counter-hegemonic meet where opponents of neo-liberalism, free trade and austerity rally together.
British whiz kid strikes deal with Yahoo THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - At 17, he’s a tech whiz, he’s rich - and he can even offer some advice on how to raise your kids. Teenage programmer Nick D’Aloisio’s decision to sell his news application Summly to Yahoo for what’s rumoured to be a massive payout has turned him into a media sensation. The sale caps a short but successful career at Apple Inc.’s vast app store, where hundreds of thousands of pieces of software compete for the attention of smartphone and tablet users. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, D’Aloisio said his computer skills were self-taught, explaining that he started by mastering movie-making software before tackling programming languages. He said his parents were “very enthusiastic and supportive.” Asked what advice he’d give couples hoping to raise their own wunderkinds, he urged them to let their children explore their own paths
- be it computer science or drama. “If there’s a natural curiosity, that’ll lead to, eventually, some success,” the teenager said. Summly is one of several apps that D’Aloisio has designed. It uses complex algorithms to automatically condense online news content into attractive little blocks of text that are useful for the small screens of smartphones. D’Aloisio said he was thrilled to be working for a “classic Internet company” Yahoo! Inc. is older than he is - and he laughingly dismissed a reporter’s suggestion that his friends might be jealous. “All my friends have been very supportive,” he said. He noted that the publicity over Summly had been building for more than a year, meaning he and those close to him had had time to adjust to the outside attention. As with its other recent acquisitions, Yahoo didn’t disclose how much it is paying for Summly, although British
newspapers suggested the deal’s value at several million dollars. D’Aloisio had already received investment from several sources, including venture capitalist backer Li Ka-Shing. Asked what he’ll do with the payout, he responded with serious answers unbefitting of an adolescent. He said the money was being kept in a trust until he turns 18, and he didn’t seem interested in talking about what he’d buy for himself for his next birthday. “I’d like to keep it safe. Bank it .... If I was to do anything it’d be angel investing,” said D’Aloisio, who is slim with dark brown hair and bears a passing resemblance to Josh Radnor, the actor who plays main character Ted in the TV sitcom “How I Met Your Mother.” The teen app expert said he was interested in automated technologies that could anticipate users’ needs before they even reached for their smartphones - such as an app that downloads the day’s news stories just before a user steps into
a subway. D’Aloisio said there were no copyright concerns about Summly, which works by running a statistical analysis of the text to guess which bits are the most relevant to cut the content down. Media companies such as New York-based News Corp. have collaborated on making their content more Summlyfriendly, he said, arguing that shortening software would ultimately be a win-win for content providers. “We’re introducing their content to a new, younger demographic,” he said. “You like the summary, you read the whole story; it increases publisher viewership.” The technology isn’t foolproof: He said the app sometimes has trouble shortening long-form or highbrow pieces, but he noted that humans, too, have trouble summarizing sprawling stories. D’Aloisio will work for Yahoo in its London office - in part so that he can complete his high school exams.
Former shop owner wins huge Powerball jackpot THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. The Dominican immigrant who won one of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history said Tuesday he felt “pure joy” at winning, and he plans to buy a car so he doesn’t have to walk everywhere. Pedro Quezada, a former shop owner who lives in a working-class suburb of New
York City, appeared at New Jersey lottery headquarters to officially claim the $338 million Powerball prize. Lottery officials said Quezada had decided to accept the winnings in the form of a lump-sum payment worth $221 million, or about $152 million after taxes. It’s the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Quezada said his mind is not yet clear enough to know how he will use the money, but he said he could use a good car. Asked what kind of car he has now, he said, “My feet.” Until last year, he worked 15 hours a day at the store his son now runs. “Imagine ... so much money,” Quezada said. “But
it will not change my heart.” Neighbours told The Record newspaper that the Quezada family has suffered bad luck in recent years. Two years ago, thieves broke into their apartment and stole everything from clothing to jewelry. The year before, a fire destroyed much of their store, they said.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A little retro and a whole lot of fun, cream cheese mints are the perfect way to keep little hands busy during Easter dinner preparations. Make up the dough, then let the kids play around with different flavours and colours (or not, if you’re trying to avoid pink and green hands). They also can form the mints in a variety of shapes.
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Members of the 1st Beaver Valley and 2nd Rossland Scout Groups, are just a few of the numerous youth from the West Kootenay, who will be attending the Canadian National Jamboree at Sylvan Lake Alberta this July 6-13. They are fundraising to raise the $1000 per person cost to get to and take part in this event that only happens every four years. If you would like to help these youth by donating bottles and cans, please contact Scouter Heather Hamer at 250-367-7453 or drop off at 1097 Hwy 3B Beaver Falls.
Feeling out the social norms online THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - So, you finally ran your first marathon. Do you rush online to share the big news with friends and followers on your social networks? How much proud and enthusiastic gushing is endearing and how much is too much? Since digital communication is notoriously open to misinterpretation, should you use some kind of social media cue to suggest you’re trying to be modest, even as you tell the world you’ve done something really, really great? For many social media users, it’s an all too familiar internal monologue that’s made the Twitter hashtag #humblebrag commonplace. Originally coined by comedian and TV writer Harris Wittels in 2010 as a way to sarcastically call out some of the most obnoxious Twitter braggarts, the hashtag evolved into a tool for social media users to broadcast their accomplishments while signalling that they feel a little awkward doing so. “I love the humblebrag, it strikes me as a kind of quintessentially Canadian manoeuvre,” says Aimee Morrison, a University of Waterloo associate professor who researches digital culture. “In this social media era we are having to create and adjust to new social norms around self disclosure and how we
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talk about ourselves, because although we think of social media as being interactive and conversational, it’s actually a series of interwoven monologues by individual users. “So we’ve developed mechanisms by which to get out information we need to share with others - some of which sounds like bragging - and we had to find a way to do that that is still socially acceptable.” If you ask Mitch Joel, president of the Twist Image marketing agency and an influential social media user and commentator, there’s a good kind of humblebrag and a bad kind whether users actually use the hashtag or not in their personal tweets. “I think there’s part of it where we’re publishing things in the hopes that people will think our lives are more interesting than theirs and I think that’s the sort of negative one,” Joel says. “I think the positive one is where we’re publishing things
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in the hopes that people will connect and find value in the things we’re creating.” He’s struggled in the past with trying to figure out how the act of promoting his work on social media can come off as the wrong kind of humblebrag, or too overtly promotional, which may not connect with his followers. Even those without a business interest online or something to promote shouldn’t be afraid to share their good news with others, he adds. “For the average person, I think these (social media) channels are really good because it gives them that valve, that place of release, to talk about their lives and share with whoever it is that wants to connect,” Joel says. Morrison says social media users have probably developed their online voice when they can boast a bit online without the #humblebrag hashtag, using enough humility in their writing that no overt winkwink, nudge-nudge signal to readers is needed. “I think people who hashtag their own stuff as a #humblebrag are aware they’re not doing it correctly yet. “They can’t stop themselves from (using the hashtag) because they feel awkward about it and want to flag that awkwardness as part of the conversation,” Morrison says.
RETRO CREAM CHEESE MINTS Start to finish: 30 minutes, plus drying Makes 7 dozen 8-ounce block cream cheese 2 pounds powdered sugar Flavourings or extracts of your choice Gel food coloring (optional) Superfine sugar In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and about a quarter of the powdered sugar. Using the dough hook, begin mixing. As the mixture comes together, add the remaining powdered sugar,
a quarter at a time, mixing well between each addition. The dough also can be mixed by hand; treat it as though you are kneading bread dough. The mixture with be quite stiff. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the flavouring or extract of your choice. Alternatively, you can divide the dough and make multiple batches, each with a different flavour. Once the flavouring is mixed in, add food coloring, mixing until evenly colored. As with the flavouring, the mixture can be divided and different colours can be used for each batch. Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in the superfine sugar. Press the pieces into candy moulds or press with a fork or the bottom of a glass to make a decorative impression on the tops. Place on waxed paper and allow to dry, uncovered, overnight. If keeping longer than a few days, place in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper and freeze for up to one month.
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Crawford Bay man appealing sentence in Riondel ATV death By Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star
A Crawford Bay man is appealing his two-and-a-half year jail sentence for an allterrain vehicle crash north of Riondel that claimed his friend’s life. Cory Medhurst was convicted last December in Creston Provincial Court of driving with a blood alcohol reading over
.08 and criminal negligence causing the death of Brandon Salviulo, 20. Judge Grant Sheard gave Medhurst 24 months on the first charge and 30 months on the second, to be served concurrently, and also banned him for driving for three years. Court heard that on July 12, 2009 the two men were manning a
checkpoint during an ATV poker run raising money for the Riondel fire department. Both were drinking beer and neither wore a helmet. On their way home, they were going about 70 km/h on a logging road when their ATV went down an embankment. Salviulo died on the scene of severe head injuries. According to the
ruling, Medhurst’s blood alcohol content was between .22 and .26, about three times the legal limit, while Salviulo’s was .06. The central issue for the judge to decide was who was driving. Four witnesses — two paramedics and two fellow ATVers who responded to Medhurst’s cries for help — testified that immediately after the
incident, Medhurst told them repeatedly “I killed my best friend” and “I killed Brandon.” One paramedic said Medhurst explained Salviulo tapped him on the shoulder, and when he turned his head, the ATV veered right and went over the bank. However, when Medhurst gave a statement to police two months later, he said
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he couldn’t remember who was driving. Soon after he told them Salviulo had been at the wheel, and repeated this at trial. He argued his earlier statements to paramedics were unreliable given his emotional and physical state. But the judge rejected his testimony as inconsistent and contradictory and convicted him on both counts. Medhurst is married with a young daughter and co-proprietor of Kootenay Forge, a blacksmith shop at Crawford Bay that employed six people who were laid off pending the outcome of the case. At sentencing, Medhurst submitted more than 100 letters of reference, six of which were entered into the record. “There has been no issue with respect to his behaviour since the incident,” Sheard wrote. “He is a dedicated volunteer in his small community ... His volunteerism began before these offences. They are not contrived.” Medhurst was a firefighter and emergency medical responder and has taken counselling since the incident, the judge added. The Crown asked for a jail sentence of three years plus a fiveyear driving ban while the defence countered with a request for 90 days to be served on weekends plus community service and probation. The defence argued a lengthy jail sentence would likely mean the end of Medhurst’s business and financial ruin for his family. The judge noted
that following criminal code changes in 2007, conditional sentences aren’t allowed in cases of “serious personal injury.” Salviulo’s parents, sister, foster sister, and a family friend all read victim impact statements in court, from which Sheard concluded “the profound impact of these offences is particularly apparent ... They continue to experience the pain of their loss on a daily basis.” Sheard ruled alcohol, speed, and the fact Medhurst didn’t ensure Salviulo wore a helmet were all aggravating factors, but they were mitigated by Medhurst’s clean driving record and lack of criminal history. “He is otherwise of good character and a very positive member of his community,” the judge wrote. “All the evidence suggests this is a one-time tragic event.” Medhurst’s lawyer Don Skogstad said in an interview an appeal of the verdict has been filed and is expected to be heard in Kelowna but not for at least six months. In the meantime, Medhurst is serving his sentence in the Lower Mainland. “There’s no current intention to apply for bail. Maybe later,” he said. However, Salviulo’s family thinks Sheard made the right decision. “We believe the judge was correct in his verdict of guilty,” Salviulo’s father Enzo told the Star. “Mr. Medhurst will never serve as severe a sentence as my wife and I due to his actions that led to the death of our son.”
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Montrose native’s Kellen and Conner Jones. The former Div. II team will make only it’s second trip to the Sweet-16 and is poised to break into the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh next month for the first time. Fittingly, both assistant captains, Connor and Kellen, had another fine season finishing tied for fourth in team scoring with the identical number of goals and assists, 11-11-22. St. Denis had an excellent freshman season adding eight goals and six assists in 37 games to go with a feisty, teamleading 70 penalty minutes. Union won the ECAC title with a 3-1 victory over Brown Saturday, and the Bobcats bounced back with a 3-0 win over Yale in the consolation final. Quinnipiac, along with Minnesota, UMass-Lowell and Notre Dame, in that order, were awarded No. 1 seeds for the
2013 NCAA men’s hockey tournament. The automatic bids for this year’s tournament went to the conference champions from Atlantic Hockey (Canisius, 19-18-5), CCHA (Notre Dame, 25-12-3), ECAC (Union, 21-12-5), Hockey East (UMassLowell, 26-10-2) and the WCHA (Wisconsin, 22-12-7). UMassLowell doubled as the only regular-season champion. The 11 at-large bids went to Boston College (22-11-4), Denver (2013-5), Miami (24-115), Minnesota (26-8-5), Minnesota State (2413-3), New Hampshire (19-11-7), Niagara (239-5), North Dakota (21-12-7), Quinnipiac (27-7-5), St. Cloud State (23-15-1) and Yale (18-12-3). The East and Midwest Region winners will meet in one semifinal and the Northeast and West Region winners will face off in the other Frozen Four semifinal April 11. See Scoreboard Pg.12
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BY TIMES STAFF The Quinnipiac Bobcats are back on top of the NCAA div. 1 polls and are the number-one seed heading into the NCAA Men’s hockey championship tournament this weekend. Quinnipiac couldn’t quite complete an incredible season with a conference title, losing 4-0 to Brown in the semifinal of the ECAC championship on Saturday. However, it wasn’t the only topranked team to falter in its conference tournament. Eight of 10 top seeds fell to the underdog in conference play, including last week’s number one ranked University of Minnesota Gophers who lost to Colorado College 2-0 in the semifinal of the WCHA playoff Friday. Despite the loss the Bobcats regained the number one seed thanks in part to Greater Trail hockey products like former Trail Smoke Eater Travis St. Denis, and
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Superb form was instilled into these young golfers over Spring Break by golf pro Kevin Nesbitt, as Trail Rec held its junior golf camp at the Willi Krause Field House over the school holiday.
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Nominations needed for sports heroes BY TIMES STAFF Sport BC is encouraging Greater Trail residents to submit nominations for the Community Sport Heroes awards to be held in Trail on May 9. Sponsored by Teck, the awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. “Volunteers fuel the development and sustainability of community sport within British Columbia,” said Rob Newman, President and CEO
CHITO-RYU KARATE
Verigin does double-take at Zone championship BY TIMES STAFF Fruitvale’s Macy Verigin was doubly golden at the the Zone 1 and 2 Karate B.C. provincial qualifier on Saturday in Penticton. Close to 100 competitors from eight Dojo’s from across the Thompson-Okanagan and Kootenay-Boundary regions competed in a variety of katas and kumites to see who would advance to the provincials at the Olympic Oval in Richmond in May. The 10-year-old Fruitvale Elementary student won gold in both kata and weapons kata but not before a little drama played out on the mat. Verigin faced a challenge
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Macy Verigin, 10, won two gold medals at the zones Saturday in Penticton to qualify for the provincials in Richmond in May. right from the start in having to go first, but she shook off any nerves and scored a very
respectable 18.2 for her Kata, eventually tying another competitor for first place. Normally a high or low score can be dropped to break any ties but their scores were identical, so they had to do a tie-breaker kata. Going first again, Verigin scored an even better score, an 18.4, and her competitor must have felt the pressure scoring only a 17.9 sending Verigin to the top of the podium. In weapons kata Macy also did very well scoring an 18.2 for another gold medal. Beaver Valley Rec’s ChitoRyu Karate Dojo competitor joined eight athletes from The Castlegar Shotokan Dojo
in the competition. Qualifying from Castlegar in various categories was Arin Calder who also picked up double gold in kata and kumite. Brenden Anderson claimed gold in kumite and silver in kata, while Micah Beatty won silver in kata, and bronze in kumite. Robert Aylwin captured gold in kata, Reg Koodrin took bronze and a silver in kumite. Next is the team training session in april then off to the Olympic Oval in May for the Provincial Championships. For more information about the Beaver Valley Recreations karate program call B.V. Rec at 367 9319.
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of Sport BC. “These awards are an important and meaningful opportunity to acknowledge individuals who have made significant and continued contributions to sport within their community. Sport BC is honoured to partner with Teck in highlighting these deserving volunteers.” Last year an unprecedented number of Greater Trail volunteers, 10, were recognized for their contributions to sport at a packed ceremony at the Best Western Terra Nova. They included Ken Koshey, Ray Nelson, Keith Smythe, Katheryn Johnstone, Nicole Renee Lord, Cliff Tyson, Barry Zanier, Fred Bushell, Tom Gawryletz, and Ryan Kuhn. See HERO, Page 12
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Bruce Van Hellemond of Van Hellemond Sports presents Special Olympic B.C.’s Trail Roadrunners floor hockey team captain James Potter and the rest of the Roadrunners with team equipment bags as the get ready for a season-closing floor hockey tournament this weekend in Kelowna where they will face teams from Vernon, Kamloops and Kelowna. From left: Joe Ward, Adam Bateman, Aaron Boss, Tim McTeer, Jordan Thompson, Van Hellemond, Gary Bjorgan, Stewart Babakaiff, Potter, Jake Miller, Bob Lattanzio, Richard Warner, Stuart Hawton, and Kayleigh Postmus.
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All Times Eastern East Regional at Providence, R.I. Semifinals Saturday Games Quinnipiac vs. Canisius, 5:30 p.m. Union (NY) vs. Boston College, 9 p.m. Championship Sunday Quinnipiac-Canisius winner vs. Union (NY)-Boston College winner, 6:30 p.m. Midwest Regional at Toledo, Ohio Saturday Games
Scoreboard St.Cloud State vs. Notre Dame, 1:30 p.m. Miami (Ohio) vs. Minnesota St. 5 p.m. Championship Sunday St. Cloud State-Notre Dame winner vs. Miami-Minnesota St. winner, 4 p.m. Northeast Regional Semifinals Friday, Mass.-Lowell vs. Wisconsin 4:30 p.m. Denver vs. New Hampshire 8 p.m. Championship Saturday Mass.-Lowell-Wisconsin winner vs. Denver-New Hampshire winner, 6:30 p.m.
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FROM PAGE 11 To be eligible, nominees for the Community Sport Hero Awards must meet the following criteria: • Be an individual (not an organization) from the local community who makes a voluntary contribution to sport through coaching, officiating, boards, administration, special events, etc; • Has been, or continues to be, a dedicated sport volunteer for a minimum of eight years. This ceremony marks the third of eight stops in 2013 for the traveling awards show, presented by Teck. It will be the third visit to Trail for the Community Sport Hero Awards since the program began in 2001. Nominations will be accepted through sportbc.com until Friday, April 12
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By Times Staff The Mariners open the regular season in less than a week — next Monday in Oakland — and still don’t have their starting pitcher rotation or their 25-man active roster set. It’s coming down to the wire. Manager Eric Wedge told the Seattle Post Intelligencer Monday that he’d like to have the roster set before the M’s head to Salt Lake City on Saturday for their final spring game against the Colorado Rockies. And the biggest questions to answer are in the pitching rotation. “We’re trying to go all the way. Part of my discipline is just being able to keep my mind open to the very end. And the very end’s approaching quickly,” Wedge said Monday in Peoria, Ariz. “So we’ll see how the next couple days play out, but it’s safe to say that we’re getting very close to making the decisions we need to make.” It looks like 34-year-old Jason Bay may have the inside track on the final outfield position over a younger Casper Wells. Bay is hitting .319 with an onbase-percentage hovering around .400 and has outplayed Wells who is hitting .196 with a .250 OBP. Bay has also played every position in the outfield, something he hasn’t done since playing with
Team Canada in 2009. The Trail native went 2-for-5 with an RBI in a 16-0 shelllacking of the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, playing in right field, while Wells got the start in left, going 1-for-3, with a walk, two ribbies, and two strike outs. Still, Wells has youth on his side. At just 28, his best still may be yet to come. The same cannot be said for Bay, who’s batting average decreased during each of the last four seasons. Bay hasn’t been a solid major league contributor since 2010, when he hit 36 homers and drove in 119 runs for Boston. So picking Bay over Wells means the Mariners are banking on a career CPR act from Bay. Picking Wells would only require the “Upstate Baller” to take the step forward the organization thought he would take when they traded for him. Yesterday, Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times projected Bay would make the roster over Wells. That feeling is slowly becoming the conventional wisdom regarding the situation. An outfield of Franklin Gutierrez, Michael Saunders, Michael Morse and Raul Ibanez leaves little opportunity for Wells to get the extended reps he needs to improve. And with all of his minor league options exhausted, Tacoma is not a possibility.
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Kotyk cruises to club championship By Times Contributor
The Trail Mens Curling club had a tight race down to the finish, then topped it off with its Club Championship on Saturday. Ten teams completing a double roundrobin throughout the year, and after the final stone was thrown there was only one point separating the top three teams. The Brian Lemoel rink comprised of Rick Brown at third, Alf Semenoff second and Dave Kendrick lead, topped the standings with 27 points for
the league title. It was the second straight year Lemoel earned the overall League Championship. Tied for second place with 26 points were the Rob Ferguson and Larry Kotyk rinks. A single knockout one-day tournament would once again decide the Club Champion. But there were few surprises as the cream of the crop rose to the top. The Ferguson Rink battled the Kotyk rink, with third Dave Muir, second Pat Burke, lead
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The Fruitvale Fire Fighters Non-profit Society is hosting the fourth annual Beaver Valley Easter Egg Hunt at Haines Park in Fruitvale on Friday at 11a.m. Enjoys hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation and 7,000 chocolate eggs will cover the field for three different age categories: zero-to-three, four-to-seven, and eight-to-12. We will have allergy friendly chocolate eggs for hunters who can exchange their gathered eggs for peanut-free chocolate and treats at one of the fire trucks. Zumbatomic is a specially designed Zumba class for kids. The two Zumbatomic age groups are Little Starz age four to seven, and Big Starz eight to 12. The next session runs Apr. 8 - May 13 at the Fruitvale Hall from 3-3:30 p.m. (Little Starz $30) and 3:454:30 p.m. (Big Starz $36). Babysitting Course with Amanda Harding, will be offered on Monday and Wednesday, Apr. 8 and 10 from 2:30–6:30 pm at the
Fruitvale Elementary School Library. Cost is $65 per child. Minimum age is 11 years old. Please bring a bagged dinner. Food Safe, instructed by Geoff Tellier, will be held on Apr. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Club Room at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Cost is $70. Chito-Ryu Karate classes, instructed by Sensei Scott Hutcheson goes 4-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Apr. 3, 8, 10, 29 at Fruitvale Elementary gym and Tuesdays and Thursdays, Apr. 18, 23, 25 at the Fruitvale Hall. The instructor is a registered certified Black Belt with NCCP coaching and a member of KarateBC and SportBC. Zumba - Dates and times: Monday at the Fruitvale Hall from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 7–8 p.m., Tuesday at the Fruitvale Hall from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., and Thursday at the Montrose Hall from 7–8 p.m. To reserve or pre-register for any of the classes Call Kelly at 367-9319.
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For the second time in as many years, the 531 Trail Air Cadets won gold at the west and east marksmanship competitions in Cranbrook last month. The cadets will be travelling to the provincial marksmanship competition in Vernon Apr. 6. The marksmen are Warrant Officer Cameron Hossack (bronze), Cpl. Alexandra Savinkoff, Sgt. Ethan Szabo (gold), Cpl. Kevin Carmichael and FCPL Nikole Kramer. Officers: Lt. Kelly Hoglund and CI Jade Pasin.
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Don’t miss the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday at Gyro Park. Bring your Easter basket, keep a lookout for the Easter bunny, and enjoy the hunt for chocolate goodies. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase, hosted by the Trail Kiwanis Club. All proceeds go to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart initiative. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for free. Come and join us for a fun morning at the park. The hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Public Skating is celebrating the last
week of Spring Break. Fun music, prizes, and pizza sold for $1 per slice, free hot chocolate. Don’t miss the last one on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Mother’s Unite Garage Sale welcomes all on Apr. 6 at the Trail Memorial Centre gym. The gym will be turned into a giant indoor garage sale for all items suitable for children from newborns to 12 year olds. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or rent a table for only $20, and turn those gently used items into cash. To rent a table, register at Trail Parks and Recreation by April 4.
Register for our new Gentle Morning Yoga classes with Jana Roy. Classes start Apr. 2 to June 4, every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre. Mom and Baby Fitness Classes will be starting Apr. 4 to May 9, Thursday’s from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre. This action-packed class includes a large variety of fun, easy to follow exercises that you can do with your baby. Give it a try! Our next Seniors Get Fit is being held on Apr. 5, Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at the Aquatic Centre. You will be introduced to the fitness centre, learning about a program, safe lifting techniques, avoiding injury and goal setting. Mom’s Time Out for ages 1 to 5 runs Apr. 8 to May 1, Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Trail Aquatic Centre. The fee includes entry into the aquatic and fitness centre for one parent, while your child is being supervised by our qualified instructors. To register call Trail Parks and Recreation at 368-6484, or-364-0888.
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Husband is being evasive about having kids Mailbox
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amazing in your life. I have asked my husband why the sudden change in attitude, and his only response is, “I don’t know.” I’m getting tired of that, but when I say so, he replies, “I feel ya.” Totally not helpful. I don’t want to force him to have a baby, but I want a family and am getting tired of his excuses. I love my husband, but this is driving me crazy. How can I find out what is really bothering him and get him on the same page again? -- Monica Dear Monica: Whether or not to have children is one of those non-negotiable issues that can break up a
be too much to ask that they dispose of these medical bandages in the bathroom garbage? It’s pretty disgusting to have these things on the table. -- A Waitress, Not a Nurse Dear Waitress: We agree. Since you get a lot of clinic customers, you can ask management about posting a sign asking people to dispose of post-procedure bandages in a specially designated “hazardous waste” container in the bathroom. But some people will leave them on the table regardless. It might be wise to talk to management about having a box of disposable gloves that can be worn when clearing the tables. Dear Annie: This is for “Concerned,” who objected to having his late wife’s photo displayed at his granddaughter’s wedding. When my daughter married, she had a table in the lounge area with photos of both sets of parents,
even though one set was divorced. No one objected, including the new significant others. She also included photographs of all four sets of grandparents, even though three were deceased. The bride could put a picture of her
grandfather and grandmother together, and also one of the grandfather with his new wife. Seems a nobrainer to me, and it’s silly of the grandfather to be so petty about it. Weddings are headaches enough. -Grateful We Get Along
in My World Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.
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marriage. Your husband is being evasive and seems uninterested in the idea of children. We wonder why he hasn’t fought harder to be a part of his daughter’s life. If having a child is crucial to you, your husband needs to know that you are willing to leave the marriage in order to find a more cooperative partner. Frankly, we aren’t sure he will make any effort to stop you. Dear Annie: I have worked in the restaurant industry all of my life. Our place is near a clinic. It’s one thing to leave gum under the tables, but I am amazed at the number of people who leave their used bandages, cotton and surgical tape. They just put it on their plate and expect us to dispose of it. Yuck. I understand that these people are coming to eat after having procedures done, and I am grateful for their business. But would it
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Dear Annie: I am married to a wonderful guy who has a daughter by his ex-girlfriend. I have not yet met my stepdaughter. Her mother has full custody and won’t allow my husband access. I am older than my husband by three years. I want to have a child. Before we married, my husband and I talked about having kids. We talked about it again last December, and we agreed that it was time to start a family. Here’s the problem: He has now decided he’s not ready. I work in the maternity ward of a local hospital, and I see the complications older women can have with pregnancy and with delivery. I am getting close to that age. I want to have a healthy pregnancy and child, but the longer we wait the harder it will be. My feeling is that one is never really “ready” for kids, but you make the necessary sacrifices to have something so
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, March 28, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an exciting day, which is why you will impulsively respond to situations and people around you. New love or exciting flirtations could make your day! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel restless today, because you have the feeling you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. (Invariably, it’s ugly and the wrong size.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You can expect to meet someone who is a real character today. Or possibly, someone you know (especially in a group) will surprise you or say something shocking. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unexpected good news might come to you today, especially through a boss, parent, teacher or VIP. You might get a promotion or
unexpected praise. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Surprise opportunities to travel or explore advantages in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law might fall in your lap today. (This window of opportunity will be brief, so act fast.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Surprise gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way today. Don’t hesitate. Accept what is yours, and just say, “Thank you.” LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A partner or close friend will catch you off-guard today. This person might demand more freedom in the relationship. (He or she will do something unexpected.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The good news is that you might get praise or a raise today. The bad news is that computer crashes, power outages and staff shortages
might dog your footsteps at work. Aaggh. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Surprise flirtations could make your heart go pitterpatter today. (Eyes across a crowded room, and all that.) Parents should be extra vigilant, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your home routine will be interrupted today. You
might run out of coffee or bread. Small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur. Surprise company might knock at the door. (Yikes.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an accident-prone day, so pay attention to what you say and do. However, you also might dream up genius ideas, because your mind is percolating with energy!
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might find money; you might lose money. You might buy a new, high-tech toy or alternatively, something you own might be broken or lost. It’s a crapshoot! (Anything could happen.) YOU BORN TODAY You are an individualist who is willing to accept what is going on around you. You’re not afraid to be different; you go after what you want.
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Mobile Homes & Pads BEAVER FALLS, Mobile Home Lot. N/P. $285. 250367-6005
Homes for Rent E.TRAIL 1bdrm, small house no yard, f/s, laundry facilities 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316 MONTROSE, 3BD, 1bth, n/p, n/s, clean/ new floors, garage, f/s,w/d, convenient location. Available Apr.1st. Damage Deposit. Phone 250-367-6583 SMALL 3BDRM. house, good location, level entry, parking, fenced yard. 250-368-1312 TRAIL, 3BD., newly renovated. N/S, N/P. Avail. immed. 250-367-7558 W. TRAIL 2 bdr Hardwood 9 ft ceilings New windows Full basement W/D/DW Clean & comfortable. Flat lot & carport. NS-NP References $850 250231-4832
2002 Toyota Corolla 4 dr sedan, auto, 4 cyl, PS, PB, very high km. Vehicle has been extremely well maintained. Interior, exterior and mechanical condition 9 out of 10. 40 mpg. $3,700 obo. 250-442-0122.
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WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for June 1st. Reasonable pricing. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3 bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area preferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat. Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681 evenings & weekends or 250-2312174 daytime. Monika
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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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W NE
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PER T EA EN CHAN R TH
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Fruitvale $479,900
MLS#K215808
Park Siding $139,000
Genelle $319,000 W NE
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Sunningdale $319,000
MLS#K218280
Fruitvale $479,000
MLS#K215964
Fruitvale $27,000
Kalein Hospice Centre
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Montrose $339,000 S OM RO ED B 5
T EA N GR DITIO N CO
Trail $84,700
MLS#K218381
Rossland $69,900
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Waneta $625,000
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MLS#K218737
MLS#K201085
East Trail $159,000 ING ILD BU LOTS
MLS#K214429
East Trail $169,000 S RE AC 20
MLS#K217007
Warfield $74,900 ED CH TARAGE E D A G
MLS#K217946
Rossland to Salmo $17,500 - $179,500 TED VA NO RE
MLS#K216662
Fruitvale $259,900 E AG RE AC
MLS#K216419
MLS#K206219
Office/Retail
Please send your resume with cover letter to sandi@kaleinhospice.org Submissions must be received by 5pm, March 28, 2013. All applications will receive a personal response.
Columbia Heights $169,000
Downtown Trail $173,900
Park Siding $179,900
NICELY FINISHED 3200sq.ft., +ample parking, centrally located, ideal for medical or dental office. 250-368-1312
Complete Job Description available on our website at http://www.kaleinhospice.org
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1st Trail Real Estate to Ready Build?
MLS# K216882
MLS# K211391
ICE NEW PR
MLS# K217158
MLS# K216126
2011 ction Constru
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MLS# K217686
MLS# K216917
MLS# K216346
Montrose $324,000
Rossland $345,000
Rossland $295,000
Trail $172,000
Rossland $49,900
Rossland $359,900
Rossland $199,000
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
ICE NEW PR
MLS# K218424
MLS# K217644
MLS# K218695
MLS# K218058
MLS# K218718
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MLS# K218320
MLS# K216341
Rossland $299,000
Genelle $339,000
Fruitvale Rural $399,900
Fruitvale $159,900
Trail $289,000
Fruitvale $249,900
Salmo $134,000
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
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MLS# K218337
MLS# K218271
ot Triple L
MLS# K218775
MLS# K218105
n. Red Mt Condo
s 1.5 Acre
MLS# K218642
MLS# K218516
MLS# K214846
Trail $229,900
Warfield $199,900
Rossland $345,000
Fruitvale $169,000
Fruitvale $225,000
Casino $199,900
Rossland $297,000
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
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Route 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St. Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave,Turner Ave
Route 314 12 papers 4th, 5th, & 6th Ave
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HEALTH
Take precautions as tick season begins
BY INTERIOR HEALTH An early start to warm spring weather means many of us are getting out and enjoying the great outdoors. The warm weather also brings out ticks, small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas. Fortunately, there are precautions people can take to prevent illnesses that may be transmitted from tick bites. “Covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks when returning from a walk, hike, or bike ride are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Dr. Karin Goodison, Public Health Physician with Interior Health. “Most tick bites do not cause illness; however, any bite from a tick or other insect should be cleaned with soap and water because infection can occur when-
ever there is a break in the skin.” The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), species which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is rare. Lyme diseasecarrying ticks (Ixodes pacificus) are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. Ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if they are attached for sev-
eral days, especially in children or seniors, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed from the skin. The signs of many tickborne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. One of the most important ways to reduce the risk of tick illnesses is to do a skin check on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors. Other precautions include: Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas. Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and
light-coloured clothing. Tucking pant legs into socks or boots. Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin. Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live. To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: Keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds. Keep a buffer area such as wood-chip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded
areas or stone walls. Any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas. Trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard. Keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house. Widen and maintain trails on your property. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. If you find a tick, check very carefully for others. Other tips to remove ticks safely include: Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight
out. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic. More information is
available at: HealthLink BC file: h t t p : / / w w w. h e a l t h linkbc.ca/healthfiles/ hfile01.stm BCCDC Lyme Disease information: h t t p : / / w w w. b c c d c . ca/dis-cond/a-z/_l/ LymeDisease/default. htm
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Government pitches in for hovercraft Invermere Valley Echo The Windermere Fire Department is one step closer in their campaign to purchase an ice rescue vehicle. The Government of B.C. announced on Tueday it is providing a $65,000 community gaming grant for the purchase of a hovercraft to be operated by local fire departments. The versatile emergency vehicle is being sought out to lend a hand in emergencies, particularly around the frozen surface of Lake Windermere during the colder
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months. However, the craft can operate year-round for rescues. “This thing can scoot down the wetlands and perform the rescue with zero environmental damage,” said Danny Osborne, the project’s fundraising initiator. The vehicle being sought is a Hovertechnics Hoverguard 700, a 100-horsepower hovercraft propelled by a 36-inch, twelve-bladed fan. In ideal ice surface conditions, the hovercraft can hit a top speed of 112kph, while traveling through wetland grasses can limit the ship to 32kph.
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1375 Victoria Avenue, Rossland
Cozy, cute and nicely updated 2 bdrm home with laundry room and storage space in the basement. The lot is in the process of being subdivided and this home will sit on an approx 60x50 lot. Quick possession available! Call Christine (250) 512-7653
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Lot 2 Highway 3B, Ross Spur
$189,000
$250,000
Great 3 bdrm home situated on a 60x100 lot with double carport, tons of storage, newer roof and furnace, open kitchen and living room and large mud room with tons of storage. Amazing views complete this package!
Fantastic opportunity-29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm, or to hold as an investment. Treed with large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your REALTOR® today to view this opportunity.
3 bdrm, 1 bath home on fully fenced lot. Exposed hardwood flooring underneath the main floor carpet. Some windows have been replaced, the roof has been replaced recently, the hot water tank is newer and the electrical panel has been upgraded. Radiant heat keeps the home toasty warm and is perfect for anyone suffering from allergies.
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Art (250) 368-8818
Call Terry 250-231-1101
$229,000
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1002 – 8th Street, Castlegar
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.
Great family home in central location! 4 bdrms/3 baths, master bedroom with ensuite, new laminate flooring. Huge wrap-around sundeck, yard with a private patio area, several fruit trees and a garden. A double garage & room to park an RV. See it today!
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Terry 250-231-1101
409 Rossland Avenue, Trail
$179,900
Ron & Darlene Your RICE NEW P
3928 Woodland Drive, Trail
Ski right to your door, or x country or Mountain bike, road bike, hike or mountain climb, or you can just relax in the large hot tub. Sit back in your beautiful tastefully appointed corner unit overlooking Red Mountain Village. This can be yours at a fraction of what you would expect to pay.
Location - location - location! Fantastic family home a few blocks from Glenmerry School. 3 bdrms on the main floor, sunny exposure through ample windows, garage and 2 fireplaces. Relax on the covered deck and watch the children play in the flat fenced backyard. Great value here! Call your REALTOR(r) now!
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
1745 Nevada Street, Rossland
2442 Thompson Avenue, Rossland
Great backyard with a dining patio and a covered hot tub. This cute and cozy 3 bedroom home features a private, fenced yard, fir and tile floors, a renovated bathroom and lots of storage. Good access & off-street parking.
This 2 bedroom home features incredible views and great off-street parking, a renovated kitchen and bath, maple floors in the living room, a full basement and a private backyard. Large sundeck/carport
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
$229,000
956 Spokane Street, Trail
$245,000
12-1005 Mountain View Road, Rossland
$167,888
PSSST! HAVE YOU HEARD? Downtown Trail is heating up! Invest in this 1250 sf building with established retail on main and spacious residential suite up. Call for revenue details and be part of the buzz! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
$269,000
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1739 First Street, Fruitvale
$259,000
$240,000
This spacious family home has excellent flow and a convenient location close to all amenities. Enjoy the large foyer, master bed with full ensuite, 3 bdrms on the main, large windows, huge family room and covered parking for 2 cars. This is and excellent value! Call your REALTOR® now for your private viewing!
3887 Carnation Drive, Trail
1594 Green Road, Fruitvale
4 bdrm, 3 bath family home. Nice floor plan, wood and gas fireplaces, rec room, games room, wine room, large kitchen and dining areas. A must see!
Beautiful 4 acreage package with timber value in Fruitvale. Home offers 5 bdrms and 3 baths. Good value for this package!
$299,000
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$249,000
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Mary Amantea
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Cell: 250-231-0153
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
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Cell: 250-521-0525
ext 26
Darlene Abenante ext 23
Cell: 250.231.0527
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Christine Albo
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
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Art Forrest
ext 42
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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
$195,000
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