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Awards. Nominations are now open and there are a number of categories to nominate a favourite business in: from customer service excellence, to the impact they have on the greater community and more.

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Businesses do not have to be Chamber members to be nominated and can be nominated in more than one category.

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Katrine Conroy joined a growing list of B.C. politicians in opening a campaign office before the writ was dropped for the general election May 14.

The NDP candidate’s office in downtown Castlegar had about 30 supporters gathered on Saturday, April 13 as Conroy introduced her campaign team and mingled with volunteers who will be staffing phone lines and knocking on doors.

Before addressing those who had gathered for the occasion, Conroy said she was looking forward to the race being officially launched.

“We are excited,” she said. “We have a great team and I’m looking forward to getting on with the campaign.”

Conroy said one of the biggest differences between her run in this election from 2009, is that after four

Katrine Conroy, with supporters, cuts a ribbon at the opening of her campaign office in Castlegar on Saturday, April 13. Conroy is the incumbent in the race for for the Kootenay West MLA seat in the May 14 general election.

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years she knows the riding well and sees similar issues no matter where she goes.

“I can drive from the border to the northern parts of the riding and all of the small communities are unique and beautiful,” she said.

“I think health care [will be a key issue].

Seniors are frustrated by the lack of support from the BC Liberals.

Jobs and training will be another; young

people who have to leave to get apprenticeships — we need to have a better relationship with Selkirk College and create opportunities to work with unions and provide training here.”

With balloons, banners, posters and signs around the office, Conroy cut a ribbon officially marking the office open.

She told supporters she has been travelling across the prov-

ince for the last couple of weeks, visiting 18-20 communities.

She said party leader, Adrian Dix has a “totally costed plan” that the NDP would be up front with people about.

She reiterated that it’s about two per cent of the population of B.C. that will pay higher taxes if the NDP is elected; those making more than $150,000 per year.

Banks, she said,

would see an increase of three per cent and credit unions with assets under $400,000 would see no increase.

She also hinted that a piece of the NDP election platform may be unveiled soon.

“For 12 years the Liberals haven’t created jobs,” said Conroy.

“We will roll out our platform in steps — not promising things we can’t deliver.”

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No cash in coffers for lacrosse request JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

A relatively light agenda was dealt with

by Castlegar City Council on Monday, April 15.

Three grant requests were looked at, the first two (in the aid of Crimestoppers for $500 and National Aboriginal Day, June 21, $100) were approved while the third, a request by the West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association for $5,000 toward the cost of shot clocks, jerseys, nets and equipment, was denied.

“Snowbusters,” two of eight notable citizens to be recognized for helpCouncillor Deb ing their neighbours deal with snow-clearing this past winter, were saMcIntosh recom- luted at April 15’s council meeting by Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, centre. mended denial in a At left is Rudiger Clauss, at right, Dave Ward.

Jim Sinclair report contained in Council approved issue of a temporary measures be taken if, the agenda. It was noted that the grant a sponsorship request use permit for a small and as needed.

The permit has a request was reviewed in the amount of $250 recycling operation by the Finance and for an award at the in the building at 167 term of three years.

Avenue, A report intendCorporate Services June 15 Chamber of Columbia Committee at its April Commerce Business which is shared by the ed to bring council Excellence Awards.

Bargain Bin. up to date on radon 9 meeting.

In the “Green” catstandards released in Coun. McIntosh the 2012 BC Building later explained that egory, council gave Code was received. the city’s policy in a financial nudge to “I think our As Castlegar is one such cases is to supply the Fortis BC Kootegrants in aid of a number of comfunds that go toward nay Energy Diet pilot policy doesn’t munities project. with a high team travel, etc. allow for that, The plan, summalevel of radon gas “I think our grants because there present, a bylaw to in aid policy doesn’t rized in a report by are limited funds mitigate the gas in Committee allow for that,” said Green available.” new home constructhe councillor on Chair Mayor CherTuesday morning, noff, indicated that Coun. Deb McIntosh tion is being considered. Several pro“because there are the diet promotion is cedures apparently limited funds avail- “meant to overcome Items including remain to be completable. We were hop- barriers to homeowning that if they didn’t ers making energy various forms of haz- ed before such a bylaw know about the CBT efficiency improve- ardous waste such as can be adopted.

Planning and De(Columbia Basin ments.” The initial as- paint, lighting prodTrust) initiatives in sessment fee for those ucts and small batter- velopment Commities would be handled tee member Coun. time for this year, that taking part is $50.

Council went along and processed at the Gord Turner spoke they would apply for with the green com- location. about the bylaw folit next year.”

The main concern lowing the meeting.

She referred to the mittee’s recommento offer a $25 raised by those com“We have the bylaw CBT Community dation ����������������������� ��������������������������������������� Initiatives grant pro- subsidy to the first 50 menting on the issue, ready to go, and new Castlegar homeown- was parking for those homes will have some gram.

“But $5,000 out of a ers to sign up for the using the service. sort of radon mitigaMayor Chernoff sug- tion built into them. very small budget that energy diet.

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The city’s Heron Sculpture, “Patient Hunter” the 2012 Sculpturewalk people’s choice winner had it’s new home announced at the April 15 meeting.

The artwork will be installed at the Highway 3 interchange area… near where the turnoff to Grand Forks meets Columbia Avenue. Council approved a motion regarding the installation that had been amended to include some sort of water feature as well.

“There’s a triangle piece where you can go up towards Grand Forks, just below the medical clinic,” said Coun. Kevin Chernoff of the spot where the metal bird will roost.

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Community Foul weather ideal for fowl-related fundraiser at Selkirk College marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

Even a steady rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who gathered to watch the Chicken Poop Bingo at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus at noon on Wednesday, April 10.

Squares on a numbered and lettered grid were sold for $20 each; all similarities to mainstream bingo stop there.

The one-of-a-kind fundraiser, organized in only a week, raised $2,000 through the sale of sections of the grid. Those grid sections were targets for the chicken.

Lovingly introduced to the crowd by owner Sue Clark of Glade, B.C., the chicken seemed undisturbed by all of the attention. A back-up chicken was in place if the first one wasn’t

prepared to co-operate but this was an option that was never required.

The chicken — an Ameraucana that lays beautiful blue-green eggs — took centre stage and promptly did its business as soon as it was released onto the grid.

It never even took a step. The actual event lasted an estimated five seconds.

But this contest was not without drama.

Shortly after the winning square was unceremoniously selected, the chicken — who by all accounts had lived a happy, free-range lifestyle to that point — made a break for freedom, soaring over the wire enclosure and into a tall, bushy pine tree nearby.

Despite Clark’s best efforts to coax the chicken from the tree

Sue Clark holds one of her Ameraucana chickens at Selkirk College Wednesday, April 10. Squares were purchased and the winner was the person who had the square that the chicken pooped on. The money was raised to send a student home (overseas) for six weeks.

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with calls and food, the stubborn chicken stayed out of reach.

Like any good bingo, there was a great prize up for grabs.

Ten championship-winning Selkirk Saints hockey players volunteered to do two hours of yard-work, painting or whatever other spring clean-

ing tasks the winner might find for them.

The primary organizers of the event were Jane Green, an instructor in the Classroom and Community Support Worker program; her husband Andrew and CRT & Invigilation Services Co-ordinator, Paris Voykin.

They contacted Clark from the nearby community of Glade to provide the chickens and also worked with Selkirk College athletic director Kim Verigin on the big prize.

Total Pet provided the fencing for the enclosure and Celgar provided the pulp on

which the grid was drawn.

Green said that in addition to the sales of squares on the bingo card, another $500 was raised through donations, bringing the total to $2,500.

As for what all of this was being done for?

The money was raised to help send a student home (overseas) for six weeks.

The student wished to remain anonymous and will be returning to Castlegar to resume studies.

“The student is grateful and overwhelmed by the support,” said Green.

Dawn Lang, who works at Selkirk, purchased grid F-6 that the chicken did its business on. She wasn’t able to be present for the big moment but was reached by email after the event.

“I’m so excited,” wrote Lang. “I love the Selkirk Saints — our son played Junior B for several years and I enjoy that kind of hockey. I’m also a big fan of Jane and Paris and their efforts to support Selkirk College students. So, a ticket purchase was my little way of participating.”

Lang and her husband live in Kaslo and are in negotiations with the Saints to see if the players can make the trek out to work in their yard.

There may be a theme with this entire event as Lang said among the “enticing projects” she was considering for the Saints, one of them was spreading manure.

The elusive chicken, meanwhile, was finally corralled almost two and half hours after the event.

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Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Editor: Jim Sinclair Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Time to make your voice heard What are citizens looking for in the upcoming election?

It is somewhat surprising that election stories and press releases we have put up so far have not generated much in the way of discussion or debate.

Is the electorate in the Castlegar region happy with the status quo, bored or just apathetic with the election process?

While the most important thing you can do is get out and vote, be a part of shaping what politicians are talking about.

Granted, it’s early in the race and there are but three candidates so far seeking the MLA seat for Kootenay West. We have two “major” political parties and in independent who have stepped forward.

Now, it’s your turn to make sure they are not just making promises but addressing specific issues that affect locals.

Your local newspaper provides a space for letters to the editor and all our online stories have comments sections.

The writ dropped in B.C. on Tuesday and time will run out to make your voice heard. We are interested in what you want to see our local election hopefuls talking about and what you have to say.

As silly as the process may seem at times, with duelling press releases and announcements of past announcements, this is the democracy that governs our lives.

Speak up.

We want to hear from you.

Letters Policy

The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should typically be in the range of 300 words in length. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published.

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What’s on the menu?

Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I love food, all kinds of food, well, maybe not squash. But other than that I adore all things about food.

Not just eating food, but cooking food and shopping for food to name a couple. Heck, I read a cookbook the way a bibliophile reads a classic novel. Every.

Single. Word.

Unfortunately, while I love good food, my appetite isn’t like it used to be.

I guess that has something to do with aging, being sedentary and that in the last couple of years or so I have really learned what portion control means.

As a consequence, my stomach’s ability to process plate after plate of food just isn’t there. One small, and I mean small, helping is good enough for me nowadays.

Seriously, my husband and I now split an average “portion” of food. He gets about three quarters and I take the remainder. That’s good enough for me and the wonderful side benefit is that I have lost a whack of weight over the last couple of years.

So here comes my newest pet peeve.

Why are portion sizes so large? No wonder we have an obesity problem (although not as seriously as another unnamed country). Not only that, but there is a shameful lack of choices for senior citizens or those with a smaller Marvin Beatty Reporter

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appetite. As examples let me present a couple of menu items from three wellknown restaurants.

Restaurant A has a seniors’ menu which includes a grilled cheese sandwich (Please! I can make that at home for half the price. I’m dining out folks, not dining in! It also offers a senior soup and sandwich and a senior club sandwich. No fancy dining there.

Restaurant B doesn’t even have a seniors’ menu, but it does have a kids’ menu. You know, the typical chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese and hot dog offerings.

Well, I guess I was going to list three seniors’ menus for you, but despite extensive searching of the most popular chain restaurants I was only able to find the one listed above. But wait, all three did have kids’ menus.

Now, my ever helpful husband often suggests that I peruse the kids’ menu when a seniors’ menu isn’t available, but seriously, I don’t even bother because the menu is filled full of kids’ finger good, and quite honestly, their portion sizes aren’t any smaller than that of the adults.

So what to do? I have asked for a take-out container, and I am happy for the leftovers the next day, but it is excruciatingly embarrassing when I am bringing the lion’s share of the meal Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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home. In fact, the comments that come with it sometimes make me want to crawl under the table. You know, things like, “Did you not like your food?” or “You eat like a bird” and so on.

Now, there are enterprising restaurants which have a plate charge of a dollar or more. Meaning, if you want to share a (humongous) meal with a spouse, for example, they will bring an extra plate but will charge you for doing so. A dollar a plate? Are you kidding me? I could buy a plate for a dollar.

So what does it hurt to offer a full seniors’ menu taken directly from the regular menu but offered in smaller portions? I’d be willing to pay a dollar or two over half price for that half plate.

But no, they offer limited half portions and then charge you three-quarters of the original price. Something inside of me rankles at that, which then brings me back to the doggy bag option. No thanks.

Will somebody please get on the bandwagon and realize that we are an aging society? The baby boomers have definitely arrived with our not so big appetites but discerning palates. Seriously, you could make a killing on a properly designed menu for those with smaller appetites.

Okay. I’ll get off my soapbox now.

Bon appetit!

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Communities in Bloom Encourages Citizens to SPRING into Action for Pitch in Week April 21, to 27, 2013.

Alas, the snow has disappeared, but litter now has a significant presence on streets and roadways.

The Castlegar Communities in Bloom committee is partnering with the City of Castlegar Public works to encourage everyone, to help with Spring Clean-up during, Pitch In week, April 21-27.

Waste Management, a national supporter of the Communities in Bloom program, has placed waste bins at the Community Complex and Pioneer Arena, for public use during this time.

The Adopt- A-

Road Program is another simple way to volunteer to keep our city litter free.

By selecting an area to keep clean for a period of time, your company, family, school or organization can have an Adopt a Road sign placed to recognize your support of a “Litter Free Castlegar.” Contact Louise at Public Works (250365-5979) to see how easy it can be.

We need every citizen to take a little time for this spring clean up event. If everyone does their part, volunteering a little time then collectively, we have made a difference.

For two weeks this year, in celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, the downtown Castlegar office of RHC Insurance, with the help of Gaia Janitorial Services Inc., is sending their compostables like lunch scraps, coffee grounds and used paper towels over to Selkirk College.

In 2011, Selkirk College began operating a large composting vessel as part of a pilot composting program on their Castlegar campus.

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“As janitors we know that at least 50 per cent of what is thrown away could be diverted from the landfill.”

Sean Melvin Sean Melvin, graduate of the Integrated Environmental Planning and Technology

(IEPT) program at Selkirk College and owner of Gaia Janitorial Services Inc., has been weighing the garbage his company collects from the RHC Insurance downtown Castlegar office location.

“In order to give the office staff an idea of the percent of garbage they are proudly diverting from the landfill our cleaning

staff have been weighing the total amount garbage thrown out every week since December of last year,” explained Melvin in a press release.

“At Gaia Janitorial Services Inc. we only provide environmentally friendly cleaning services and we thought this project would be a great way for RHC Insurance to celebrate Earth Day

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I’ve got a couple of gripes to share, the first is the credit union fees. I have a list here from the Heritage Credit Union of 80 services that once were part of the service but now we’re being loonied and toonied to death.

In order to have the cost of these services paid for you would have to have about $15,000 in your account to have the interest generated cover the basic “service charges,” or you’re going backwards.

The only thing they don’t charge us for is depositing money but I’m sure the big banks are looking into how they can stick that to us.

Second is the ab-

solutely outrageous charge of $2 per bill that companies such as Telus, Shaw, Fortis, etc are charging us if we don’t pay online.

They use the excuse of saving the environment but they know that the elderly and those that can’t afford computers have to pay the $2.00 and I’m sure that adds up to a fair sum every month.

For instance Shaw has started to bill monthly from once every two months. I’m sure they see the amount of money they’re “loosing” by not billing monthly.

People really are getting sick and tired of all the corporate greed as they loonie and toonie us to death just to make their bonuses and keep the share holders laughing all the way to the bank.

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this year.”

The first week of composting results have been tabulated and show that the staff at the RHC Insurance downtown Castlegar office location have managed to divert 31 per cent of their garbage by weight from the local landfill site in Ootischenia.

“As janitors we know that at least 50 per cent of what is thrown away in the offices that we clean could be diverted from the landfill by composting.

However, in the West Kootenays no composting operations like the one at Selkirk College currently exist,” said Melvin.

The composting project will continue for one more week and the results will be celebrated on Earth Day at the RHC Insurance downtown Castlegar office location with a prize awarded to the person voted most environmentally improved.

CITY OF CASTLEGAR PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Castlegar gives notice of its intention to dispose of land legally described as: “Lot 18 District Lots 12353 and 12354 Kootenay District Plan 13986” to Trowelex Concrete Contractors Ltd, Inc. #82688.

The transaction will be a transfer in fee simple.

A Restrictive Covenant will be registered on the title of the subject property, indicating OFnoCASTLEGAR that until such time as the public CITY road is longer required through the subject land, the purchaser will only be entitled to the free and uninterrupted use of that portion of Lot 18 PUBLIC NOTICE not included as Statutory Right of Way on Plan EPP29716 as shown on Appendix “A”.

Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, Appendix “A” the City of Castlegar gives notice of its intention to dispose of land legally described as: “Lot 18 District Lots 12353 and 12354 Kootenay District Plan 13986” to Trowelex Concrete Contractors Ltd, Inc. #82688.

The transaction will be a transfer in fee simple.

A Restrictive Covenant will be registered on the title of the subject property, indicating that until such time as the public road is no longer required through the subject land, the purchaser will only be entitled to the free and uninterrupted use of that portion of Lot 18 not included as Statutory Right of Way on Plan EPP29716 as shown on Appendix “A”.

The City of Castlegar will receive $43,870.00 from Trowelex Concrete Contractors Ltd in consideration for the disposition.

Appendix “A” If, at some time in the future, the public road is no longer required by the City, the City will remove the Restrictive Covenant from the title of the lands upon receipt of payment based on 59% of the future assessed value of the land at that time.

Phil Markin Director of Development Services

The City of Castlegar will receive $43,870.00 from Trowelex Concrete Contractors Ltd in consideration for the disposition.

If, at some time in the future, the public road is no longer required by the City, the City will remove the Restrictive Covenant from the title of the lands upon receipt of payment based on 59% of the future assessed value of the land at that time.

Phil Markin Director of Development Services

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Community Calendar

Thursday, April 18, 2013 Castlegar News

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming Apr. 18 - Sister City Exchange to Japan for Grade 6-8 students.

Castlegar-Embetsu Sister City Exchange is having an information meeting for all Grade 6, 7 and 8 students who are interested in traveling to Japan in the summer of 2014. Twin Rivers Elementary, 7 p.m. More info, Curt or Yuri Kutschera, 3657785, email: curtyurik@gmail. com April 19 - 20: “Just Dance Festival” A Kootenay Dance Expe-

rience at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar. Friday 9:30 a.m. - 7:35 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. Over 100 dancers ranging in age from 8 to 18. Awards (sponsored by local businesses) provided to dancers at the end of the festival. More info: www.justdancefestival.ca Apr. 20 - “Trash to Treasure” RDCK initiative. Gently used, un-

wanted household goods placed at front of properties in a safe, easy to access place for others to claim. Signs should indicate what is free. Remove by 4 p.m please.

Apr. 20 - Free Bike Safety Rodeo,

10 a.m., Castlegar Complex.

CDRD and Castlegar RCMP invite parents to bring children to learn and improve biking skills, proper hand signals, stops, starts and rules of the road. More info, or to register, call 250-365-3386, ext 0.

APR. 20 - SONS OF NORWAY, Nordic

Lodge ‘76 in Castlegar is holding a workshop on folk dancing sponsored by The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

Interested persons are invited to take this rare opportunity. More info, please call 250-365-1017.

Apr. 21 - Community Pancake Breakfast at Tarrys Commu-

nity Hall, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., everyone welcome for a small fee of $3.99 (extra for eggs and sausages). Tarrys and District Community Hall AGM to follow at 12:15.

APR. 24 - Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails AGM, 7 p.m. at

the recreation centre.

apr. 26 - pro-d day youth swim

- Castlegar Complex pool from 2 - 4 p.m. Water walkway will be set up. Sorry, no lap swim during this time. $2.50 for all students.

APR. 27 - 8th Annual Spring Fling, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Family

event encouraging everyone to come together in downtown

Castlegar and enjoy the day.

Vendors in Kinsmen Park, 3 on 3 hockey, stage performers, and kid’s games. Volunteers needed for various tasks. To help out with this fun, worthwhile event, please call Peter 250-365-5655.

Apr. 27/28 - Artists event all

proceeds supporting the Castlegar Harvest Food Bank, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel (poolside atrium.) Mixed media artists and Origami, admission by donation.

May 7 - Castlegar & District Community Justice Forum an-

nual general meeting, 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Fire Hall (2161 6th Ave.) More info: Michele Warren 250-365-3212 May 7 - Community Foundation of Castlegar AGM: 7 p.m. at

Castlegar Golf Club boardroom, 1602 Aaron Road. More info: Dan Salekin, 250-608-0451 or info@communityfoundationofcastlegar.org

May 8 - Castlegar Social Planning Society AGM: Will be 5

p.m. at Castlegar Christian Fellowship Hall, 1801 Connors Road, Castlegar (behind Dairy Queen). Guest speaker Dan Sahlstrom, New Vision Housing Society. Light refreshments. Everyone welcome.

May 12 - Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, Passmore Hall,

3656 Passmore Old Road 9-12 p.m. Silent auction, draws and door prizes. Weekly activities for seniors are carpet bowling Wednesdays at 1p.m. and cards Fridays at 7 p.m. All welcome.

More info call Lorna 250-2267267.

Ongoing

Ongoing: The Treasure Shop

invites you to enjoy our spring fashions. NEW: vintage and retro sections for those special occasions. The current silent auction ends April 20. Many new items of interest. Volunteering whatever amount of time you can spare would be appreciated.

Donations Mondays and Saturdays.

Ongoing: All About Breastfeeding: informative support group for breastfeeding moms held at Neighbourhood House (behind Chopsticks) in Castlegar, Tuesdays from 10:30 - noon More info: 250-3653662, www.kootenayfamilyplace. org ONGOING: MAR. 5 - APR. 30 Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Tues. & Thurs, 9

a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Castlegar & District Com-

munity Services 1007 - 2nd. St. Income level: single $30,000.00 or less, couples $40,000.00 or less, 1 adult with 1 child $35,000.00 or less, additional child $2500.00, interest income $1000.00 or less. Please call 250365-2104 for appt.

ONGOING: ROBSON MARKET: 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Sundays thru the end of September including holidays.

Great breakfast/brunch menu and wide variety of items by local vendors. Silent auction every month with proceeds to benefit the Hall. Current auction runs until May 7. Bring friends and family. New vendors welcome.

To book a table call 250-3653796 or 250-365-8165.

ongoing: tops group meets every wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to

10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Join round table talks, make new friends. Monthly fee of $10. FMI call 365-7956.

ONGOING: APRIL - CASTLEGAR SENIOR ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX

MON: 9:30 Floor Curling, 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist TUES: 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool WED: 9:30 Floor Curling, 10:00 on 17th Raspberry Reunion, 1:00 Bingo only 1st, 7:00 Rummoli.

THURS: 9:30 Floor Curling, 9:00 Zone 6 Sr. Games 18th, 2:00 on 4th Gen. Meeting, 1:00 Bingo (not @ Gen. Meeting), 2:00 on 18th Tea Dance, FRI: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/Crib ongoing: sharing dinner pot

All welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee.

Ongoing: Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena - Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike – 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805). ongoing: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is for

people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674. ongoing: legion meat draws every saturday - Royal Cana-

dian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch#170, 248 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 3 p.m., draws from 4 - 6 p.m. Draws every half

hour with other special prizes awarded. Guests more than welcome and can be signed in by a member. Come out and have fun with great company. ongoing: chronic pain selfmanagement program - Free

six session workshop. Thursdays from March 7 - April 11 at 1:30 p.m. at 1030 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. FMI 1-866-902-3767.

ongoing: CRAFTING for WOMEN.

Wed. mornings 9-12, Sun Centre, above Community Services.

No cost but there may be required materials depending on project. Mocassins cost about $50. Knitting and most others free. Volunteers needed to teach crafts / skills. Phone: 250-3652104 ext. 34 or smccreight@hotmail.com.

ongoing: 4th Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest look-

ing for interested vendors and nonprofit groups. May 18, 2013 Garden/ nature/ farm related only please for this open air festival. More info contact: castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca or call 250.399.4439 / www. beegladefarm.com ongoing: Confluence Fellowship Circle. Wednesdays at 6 pm

A Christian gathering with a Celtic flavour. Robson Community Memorial Church. Waldie Avenue, Robson. confluence.fellowshipcircle.com Come and connect with our Creator and each other. ongoing: poker fundraiser at

the Lion’s Head Pub every Tuesday - Games start at 6:30 p.m. and go until there is a winner.

Buy-in is $40; prize $1,000 or more. Partial proceeds to the West Kootenay Therapeutic Riding Association. ongoing: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed.

More info please call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. ongoing: special olympics castlegar needs volunteers -

More info please call 250-9190757.

ongoing: Operation Feast was established in 2012 to provide meals for members of our community. We invite you to join us for a home-cooked meal every Thursday at New Life Assembly Church 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area located at the back of

Church. For info contact Carol at 365-5734.

ongoing: scrabble club – Come

out on the second Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Ongoing: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Love 2 Learn:

free program, healthy snacks, circle, art, games, activities for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. Fridays 9:30 – 11 a.m. starting April 19 at Castlegar Primary School. To register call Alana, 250-304-6862, offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and School District #20.

Community Learning Place: free

help with basic computers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, skills upgrading.

Castlegar & District Public Library, Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

More info: 250-304-6862.

ongoing: Mom’s Support Group

Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon.

Castlegar Community Services, Sun Centre. All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required.

Comments/queries: Sandi McCreight 250.365.2104 ext. 34

ONGOING: Awaken Your Intuition. Free 12 week study group

based on Sonia Choquette’s bestseller “The Psychic Pathway”.

Let’s learn how to live a more intuitive, guided life together!

Contact Deborah @ dnittel@ gmail.com

ongoing: Trail sea cadets Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 19907th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

ongoing: Castlegar judo club

- Mon. & Thurs. evenings 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Twin Rivers School gym. Old and new members welcome. Register anytime.

Ages 8 years and up. FMI call John Gibson 250-365-5763.

ongoing: west kootenay roller derby is looking for donations

of 1/8 thick vinyl composite tile, paint and brushes, seating (chairs, couches, benches etc.) and rugs to help build new practice space in Nelson. More info contact teressa.hodsall@gmail. com or facebook: https://www. facebook.com/wkrollerderby

ongoing: Trail sea cadets Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 19907th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

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Community/Business

Chamber to salute its best and brightest Continued from P. 1

“There are five people on the panel,” said Verigin-Burk. “It may go to seven but it is always an uneven number. The panel members are not on the Chamber executive and are made up of a cross-section of business owners or managers representing a range of businesses and age groups.”

After that, a formal recognition of the winners will take place Saturday, June 15 at Chances in Castlegar. Tickets for the awards night are on sale at the Chamber office for $50 per person.

“We switch up the venues to be inclusive of all of the facilities that provide catering,” said Verigin-Burk.

“Chances has a lovely conference room and we look forward to having the banquet and awards show there.”

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce - Awards Banquet, Saturday, June 15. Deadline to nominate an award recipient is April 30.

her business must be above reproach with regard to ethics, quality, and service and project a positive community image.

Business Excellence A business that has been in operation for more than three years and has consistently offered outstanding service and/or product to its customers and displays a strong commitment to community involvement.

The award categories are:

Customer Service Excellence

Business Person of the Year

Presented to a business that is committed to high standards of customer service.

This company delivers exceptional service in their dealings with customers, educates and encourages their staff to improve and excel in matters of customer relations.

The award is presented to an individual who is a dedicated leader, contributor (not always financial) and embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. The conduct of the recipient and his/

This company also strives to improve the customer experience within their business through communications, problem solving, and innovation.

Community Impact Award The award recognizes the accomplishments of those organizations in the not-for-profit sector which contribute to the economic, social and / or cultural well‐ being of Castlegar and area. Criteria: The organization must have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and/or services as well as a track record of efficient and effective management.

Green Award The nominee business must: display environmental responsiveness through

personal leadership and effort; demonstrate innovation in stewardship of the environment; display strong commitment to environmental responsiveness, beyond governmental requirements; encourage others to be environmentally responsible.

Professional Services Awards This business must display innovation, professionalism and integrity. This category is limited to the professional company, not an individual employee or contractor or a retail store.

Contractor of the Year Companies must sell construction services, employ trades people, and/or contract out labour supply in the industrial,

commercial, institutional, residential, and civil.

Tourism Development A business, organization, or individual(s) that: supports the Castlegar tourism industry and contributes to the development of Castlegar as a must-see destination.

Young Entrepreneur An entrepreneur(s) between the ages of nine and 35 as of December 31, 2013 who: is an owner(s) or manager(s) and must have been actively involved in the company’s daily management. She/he is recognized as employing ethical business standards with customers, employees and suppliers, while contributing to the quality of life in the community.

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What options do I have to insure my motorcycle?

You now have more options than ever when insuring On Road Motorcycles. While you still require your Third Party Liability from ICBC, your Collision and Comprehensive coverage’s may be purchased from insurance companies who offer a wide variety of additional benefits. For example this can include Travel Protection, costs to return a damaged or recovered stolen motorcycle, Lock Re-keying & Emergency Road Side Assistance, as well as Trailer & Riding Gear coverage. There are limits and exclusions to all policies so please ask what is included in your policy.

These All Risk policies generally offer Agreed Value limits.

Agreed Value means if there is a total loss the company pays the amount of insurance shown on the policy declaration page. They may pay higher if the reasonable expense of recovering and repairing the Motorcycle equals or exceeds the Agreed Value. This is an important aspect of an insurance policy which affects your payout in the event of a total loss.

Most companies specify that you hold a valid Driver’s license for a minimum of 10 years and have at least your Learner’s Class 6 license, therefore the longer you have your Class 6 and the longer you ride, the less the premium you will pay! There are discounts available for Riding Courses, membership to clubs/associations such as BCCOM and HOG, specified anti theft systems . Choices of deductibles and monthly payment plans are available.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013 Castlegar News

Community

Embetsu process down to the wire Submitted

Students in Grade 6, 7 and 8 have a chance to apply for the opportunity of a lifetime by visiting Castlegar’s Sister City, Embetsu, Japan and other parts of the island of Hokkaido, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Tokyo during this two week trip.

The CastlegarEmbetsu Educational Exchange Committee (CEEEC) will select

six to eight students to travel with two experienced group leaders to Embetsu, Japan. They will also have a chance to meet Embetsu students this year when they visit Castlegar in mid-August.

The fee for each student will be $2,700.

This includes all travel costs including meals and lodging, medical insurance, and transportation.

The actual cost per

student is $4,500 but each student will receive a subsidy of about $1800 from the CEEEC’s Shikano Fund. The Shikano fund was set up by Mr. Shikano to help promote student exchanges between Embetsu and Castlegar.

The students will be selected on the basis of their written application, an interview and their school reference. A student’s ability to be an effec-

tive “ambassador” for Castlegar will be an important consideration in the selection process.

The CEEEC is holding a student and parent information session THIS EVENING (Thursday, April 18) – 7 p.m. at Twin Rivers Elementary School. For more information please contact Curt Kutschera, CEEEC chair at 365-7785 or send email to curtyurik@

Burning taking place in Ootischenia this week submitted

The Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources says smoke and flames may be visible near the Castlegar Golf Club this week.

Crews will be back in Ootischenia continuing a fuel treatment project.

The burning will comply with air quali-

ty venting regulations, according to a press release. It is expected the work will continue periodically until the fall.

The reduction of surface fuels through burning, thinning and pruning will minimize wildfire risks, especially to the new Tower Ridge subdivision.

The project will

also reduce overall fuel loading in interface areas, reduce the potential for wildfire ignitions, reduce potential fire intensity if an ignition occurs and improve first responder access to the area if a fire occurs.

This project is part of the RDCK’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the

community of Ootischenia.

Retaining healthy trees and other plant species is also an objective of the program.

A factsheet about wildfire prevention, including information about Community Wildfire Protection Plans, is available online at: http://ow.ly/ jWvPn.

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Health How much do you know about immunization?

Immunization Awareness week in Canada is from April 20-27, 2013.

In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention.

Immunizations are safe and effective. Whether you are a parent, a young adult or a senior, talk to your public health nurse, physician or pharmacist about being up to date on your immunizations.

Castlegar public health nurses invite you to participate in a fun quiz about Immunization.

Test your knowledge and enter for a chance to win one of two $50.00 fitness passes.

Drop off your completed quiz with your name and phone number to the Castlegar Health Centre switchboard by noon April 26. (709 10th Street).

Winners will be announced in next week’s paper, along with the answers to the quiz.

1. Vaccination is... a. making a virus in a laboratory b. immunization

c. only for children d. most common after age 15 2. What does “getting your shots” mean? a. doing well at basketball b. being vaccinated c. taking your medicine d. having bloodshot eyes

mumps and rubella c. the vaccine against meningitis, mumps and rosacea d. the vaccine against measles, mumps and rotavirus 7. What does the term “flu” stand for?

3. What is another name for pertussis?

a. another name for the common cold b. the viral infection, influenza c. a vaccine against influenza d. fever

a. whooping cough b. meningitis c. rubella d. chickenpox

8. If you have pertussis, what is the symptom you will notice most?

4. What is an antibody?

a. red, itchy spots b. sore throat c. headache d. severe coughing

a. a type of protein made by the body’s immune system b. a virus c. a bacterium d. a toxin 5. What is another name for chickenpox? a. mumps b. diphtheria c. measles d. varicella 6. What does “MMR” stand for? a. the vaccine against mumps, measles and roseola b. the vaccine against measles,

9. What does “contagious” mean? a. a disease that spreads easily b. a virus that is like another virus c. itchy d. painful 10. What is an epidemic? a. many cases of the same disease happen at the same time among a lot of people b. a needle c. an ambulance worker d. the outside layer of skin

11. What is “natural infection”? a. a mild disease b. a cut or scrape c. an infection you get only in childhood d. a disease caused by a germ found in the environment 12. What are the two ways to get immunity from a disease? a. by staying away from germs and eating healthy food b. by getting enough exercise and sleep c. by natural infection and by vaccine d. by keeping houses and schools very clean 13. What are bacteria? a. household cleaning products b. small animals c. tiny one-celled organisms d. blood cells 14. What is the symptom you will notice most with chickenpox? a. an itchy rash b. earache c. knee pain d. weight gain 15. Did research in Canada lead to the development of the

polio vaccine? a. Yes b.No 16. What booster?

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Cancer survivors get together for support and camaraderie Community

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About thirty organizers, volunteers and survivors of cancer gathered for an afternoon of music, bingo, conversation and refreshments at the Portuguese Hall in Castlegar on Saturday, March 13.

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Health/Business Early vigilance crucial for oral health

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involves checking the head, neck, throat, tongue, cheeks, palate and lymph glands.

Displays in Pawlyshyn’s office noted that more than 3,600 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed in Canada every year, partly due to better detection methods and more frequent screening.

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Sherif Ahmed and his wife Kahsar Shaw were at the office waiting for their turn for the short, pain-free exam.

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Arts & Culture Using art as a tool for helping others marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

Carole Greenwood and Jim Greenwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,

Sarah J. Greenwood to Duane (DJ) W. R. Vass,

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Artists from all over the Kootenays were brought together this past weekend by two Stanley Humphries Secondary School students, in an exhibit and silent auction that raised close to $2,000 for Talarico Place in Castlegar.

Gwendolyn Grieves and Paige Davis, both artists in Grade 12 at SHSS, secured the use of a large space in Kootenay Crossing Mall (courtesy of Century 21) from Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14.

Unique artwork — including paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and more — were up for bidding, including original paintings from Davis and sculptures from Grieves.

“There were some people who didn’t think we could do it but we were determined” said Grieves.

“Even Mrs. Evdokimoff ’s [Twin Rivers] class went up to their buddies’ at the preschool; they went to Talarico and coloured pages of Van Gogh

Gwendilyn Grieves, left, and fellow SHSS arts student Paige Davis, organized an art exhibit this past weekend, raising funds for Talarico Place in Castlegar.

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“They know how to give back and they know the value of hard work. This hasn’t been easy for them, but the goal of helping seniors easily overrides the amount of work they are swamped by.”

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Community Important, overdue message can be heard through the clothesline marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

An annual event to promote the prevention of violence against women and children will take place Tuesday, April 23 in front of Castlegar City Hall.

The Castlegar and District Commu-

nity Services Society (CDCSS) is organizing the gathering, which will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and, like last year, it will be hard to miss as tshirts — spreading the message about prevention of violence against women and children — will be strung across the area

with messages from local students.

Clarice Coulson of the CDCSS, said there will be a number of local, national and global programs featured along with speakers from the community such as a representative from the RCMP, Mayor Chernoff and other invitees.

The theme this year is “One Small Step” and we are trying to get people to come out and make one small step for change,” Coulson said.

Daniel Vecchio, whose younger sister was murdered by her husband in Abbotsford in June of 2006, is also expected to speak at the event. Vecchio is a principal at a senior secondary school in Fort St. John and well-known speaker working to end violence and empower students.

For more information, contact the Castlegar and District Community Services Society at 250-3652104.

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Graduating Turning Pointe dancers above (L-R): Fraser Sutherland, Alivia McKenzie, Alex Cutts and Kirsten Townsend. Turning Pointe Performance Company held its annual Company show on Saturday, April 13 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, TPPC dancers will take part in a local dance festival, Just Dance, also at the Brilliant Cultural Centre and will feature dancers from throughout the region.

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Spring Fling set for 27th! jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

It’s time to make sure the seasonal changeover goes smoothly… you may be about to change your snow tires or try to remember how to start your lawnmower.

You’re ready for Castlegar’s Spring Fling 2013, or you will be

by Saturday, April 27.

You never forget how to twirl in front of a stage at Kinsmen Park to a sampling of the area’s top musicians.

You love and admire classic cars and the same goes for 3-on-3 hockey, and you appreciate three blocks of 3rd Street being blocked off to make for a totally worthwhile pedestrian-focused event.

Spring Fling is the time to make sure every last trace of winter (excepting maybe a residual dusting on local mountain tops) has been rinsed from the local landscape.

Great times are ahead and Spring Fling proves it.

This is the time for celebration… to hang out with friends,

and neighbours in a fun and relaxed environment… and that’s all there is to it!

Here’s a rundown of the entertainment lined up: 11 - 12:30 – Super Cats Studio 12:30 - 1:00 – Trail Pipe Band 1:00 - 1:30 – Christina Amelio 1:35 - 2:05 – Little Bit of Bluegrass 2:15 - 2:45 – Al Soobotin 3:00 - 3:45 – Roy Has Fire 4:00 - 4:45 – Speak of Unknown 5:00 - 6:00 – Derek Jonathan Keep Saturday, April 27 wide open… you’ve got a major rite of spring to take part in and you should be back in top shape for your May Pole ceremony a few days later.

In general terms all you need to know is that the Fling gets started at 11 a.m. and runs till 6 p.m.

Any general questions including vendor inquiries? Call Peter at 250-365-5655 or 250-304-9248.

Wondering about the hockey? Call Norm at 250-365-7117.

Red Cross Health Equipment Loan program looking for volunteers Public Service Announcement—For Immediate Release (Castlegar) April 10, 2013: Those who experience a sudden illness or injury are often surprised by how quickly their lives can change, making everyday tasks suddenly unmanageable. As a Red Cross volunteer with the Health Equipment Loan program, you could help ensure people receive the health equipment they need to cope with health crises.

Volunteers are needed in Castlegar to continue providing this essential service. A few hours a week can make a world of difference to someone in your community. Various positions are available, including customer service, data entry, equipment cleaning and drivers. Full training and support is provided.

The Red Cross Health Equipment Loan program is a volunteer-driven, community-based program that provides essential health equipment to individuals on a “by donation” basis.

Providing equipment such as wheelchairs and bathing aids can make a real difference to people’s lives. Access to this service lets seniors stay at home longer, helps people return home from the hospital sooner and supports palliative patients who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home.

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Sports

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Rebels take bronze medal at provincial Cyclone Taylor tournament marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels 2012-2013 season has come to an end, but not before adding one more thing to their impressive list of achievements: a gritty come-from-behind 5 - 4 win over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings to secure bronze medal status at the Cyclone Taylor Cup on Sunday, April 14.

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champions were down three goals before even seven minutes had ticked by but this team has proven all year they have no quit.

Glacier Kings forward Sheldon Brett struck first just under a minute into the

game, with assists going to Jack Kennelly and Nick Tupper.

The same assist-duo decided to spread the wealth and next fed Tyson Rennie who snapped it past Rebels goaltender Connor Beauchamp.

Reeling, the Rebels saw a third goal go through the pipes at 6:22 on Nick Tupper’s third scoring play of the game, from Michael Scoble and Patrick Croome.

At 7:21 though, some familiar Rebels names started to take the intensity up.

Captain Erik Alden dished to Jamie Vlanich to get the Rebels on the board and this would prove to be the spark that would send the Rebels on to another four straight.

Before that would

without much of a history, they played like it was the Stanley Cup on the line.

Kody Disher pulled the Rebels within one at 15:26 of the first with assists to Aaron Petten and Diego Bartlett.

In the second, Vlanich took the initiative again, scoring unassisted at 5:01.

Two more goals followed, power play markers from Erik Alden (Vlanich with the assist) and Travis Wellman (from Stuart

Walton) and the Rebels had reversed the fortunes of the Sockeyes for good.

The power play goals came on the heels of a slew of penalties from the host Comox team.

There were six penalties to the Glacier Kings in the second period alone.

Once the Rebels had the lead they refused to let it go.

The Glacier Kings showed why they belonged at the tournament though, adding a fourth goal courtesy of defenceman Rylan Ball from John Gosbee at 11:54 of the final frame to pull within one.

It wouldn’t be a Castlegar Rebels game without an exciting finish, however, and Comox pulled goal-

tercollegiate Hockey League season.

“Arie is a mobile, puck-moving defenceman who will fit in nicely with the style of game that we play,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois in a press release. “He’s been a key piece of a top-end program in the KIJHL and gone through the experience of being a leader

and contributor to a championship team, which is important to us. I look forward to Arie developing into a productive and important player at the college level.”

The Fruitvale, B.C., native is coming off three seasons with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Beaver Valley Nitehawks,

where he finished second on the Nitehawks in scoring by defencemen last season with 23 points in 50 games, adding another six points in 13 playoff games.

Postmus played a total of 183 games for Beaver Valley, notching 18 goals, 70 assists and 233 minutes in the box.

Postmus plans to

Rebels #8-Riley Ostoforoff reaches for a bouncing puck between Comox Valley Glacier Kings #2-Garrett Halls and #3-Brandon Halls during the bronze medal game of the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Comox Sunday, April 14.

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happen, though, Rebels Matt Reed and Glacier Kings Calvin Hadley decided to try a different spark and both were handed game misconducts and 5-minute majors for fighting.

For two teams

tender Michael Halls, outstanding throughout the tournament, to put an extra attacker out but Beauchamp managed to keep his net puck-free.

The Rebels finished the Cyclone Taylor Cup with a 2 - 2 record after taking both games against the host team but dropping two one-goal contests to the VIJHL Victoria Cougars (1-0) and PJHL Richmond Sockeyes (3-2).

The Sockeyes and Cougars advanced to the gold medal game, with Richmond banging home four straight goals in the second period for their fifth Cyclone Taylor Cup title and fourth for a Pacific Junior Hockey League representative going back as far as 2008.

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“I’m excited to be able to play close to home and be a part of the team’s new winning tradition,” said Postmus. “I’m going to focus on getting really good grades and working hard every day to help the team capture another championship.”

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Sports Trevor Linden to speak in Castlegar

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One of Canada’s best known athletes, former Vancouver Canuck captain Trevor Linden, will speak in Castlegar on Thursday, May 16.

Linden, who played in the NHL from 1988 to 2008, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 2013 Recreation Facilities Association of BC (RFABC) conference being held at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre.

His address will take place at 7:30 p.m. and focus on the leadership skills required to drive environmental responsibility.

The City of Trail Parks and Recreation, Castlegar & District Recreation Centre and the Nelson & District Community Complex, with the major sponsorship of Teck announced the event in a press release, stating about 100 attendees are expected May 14-16.

The conference

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will focus on various seminars such as heat recovery, green technology, energy efficiency and human resources for managers and operators in the parks and recreation industry.

The RFABC conference committee decided to open up the keynote address to engage the community and only 50 tickets will be available for $75 per person. The ticket cost also includes a banquet dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Linden took the Canucks to the Stanley Cup final in 1994 (falling to the Rangers in seven games) and was captain of the team from 1990-1997.

His #16 Canucks jersey was retired December 17, 2008. He was an integral part of not only the Canucks organization but also World Cup, Olympics, and All-Star teams. Linden was awarded the Order of Canada in 2010.

The RFABC wanted to ensure kids in the Kootenays were given an opportunity to meet Linden.

“We didn’t want to forget the kids,” says Robert Baker, Trail Parks & Recreation Deputy Director and RFABC Committee member.

“Teck is sponsoring a poster contest to choose 48 kids to play floor hockey at the Castlegar Recreation Centre with Trevor. We can’t wait to see the expressions on their faces when he shows up with his hockey stick.”

The poster contest asks kids to draw and write out their best ideas to help keep the Kootenays green. 16 kids from three age categories (7-9, 10-12 and 13-15 years) will be chosen and invited to come out to the Castlegar Complex from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on May 16 to play in the game.

Posters will not be distributed at schools, but can be picked up at the Castlegar, Trail and Nelson Recreation Centres starting Tuesday, April 16.

Posters must be returned to the recreation centres by Thursday, May 2.

Winners will be notified on Friday, May 3.

Tickets for the banquet and keynote address can be purchased by calling Robert Baker at 250364-0808.

For additional information on the kids’ poster contest, please contact Heather Anderson at 250-3653386.

a bout, which lasts 60 minutes and has two 30-minute periods. Each team designates a scoring player (the “jammer”) with the other four being “blockers.”

The jammer wears a helmet cover with two stars and is typically the skater who is also the target. As the jammer passes the pack, points are awarded.

To chants of “Let the bodies hit the floor!”, the Dam City Rollers were in high spirits and fighting form from the opening whistle.

The contest was fairly even through the first period but the Babes of Brutality began to pull away in the second, having a 102-64 at lead at the 24-minute mark.

The Rollers rallied nicely and closed the

gap to 145-113 with about four minutes to play but penalties prevented them from finishing the comeback.

Babes’ coach, Heather Parson said the bouts went better than expected because this was the lowest number of players they had played with.

“The girls in Salmo originally started roller derby in this league,” said Parson.

“They really know the game and they’re super strong. We had tight walls and good hits.”

The Dam City Rollers take the show on the road for a tournament in Spokane April 26-28 before returning for their first home game in Castlegar on Saturday, May 11 at Selkirk College.

Doors open at 4 p.m.

Rollers make city Dam proud MARVIN BEATTY Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers opened their West Kootenay Roller Derby league season on Saturday in Rossland against the Babes of Brutality, falling to the Salmo squad 179-136.

Prior to the game, Coach Sauce was asked how he felt going into battle against the Babes, a team that has proven tough for the Dam City Rollers in the past.

“I always feel good about it,” he said. “It’s derby.”

Indeed. There were a number of people feeling good about derby.

The beer garden upstairs at the Rossland Arena was packed with fans from both sides dressed in either purple or blue

(many clad in team jerseys).

Lest anyone think it’s not a family affair, there were plenty of families with children of all ages in the stands, too.

The excitement was palpable at track level, thanks in part to rocking tunes and track announcers and staff who brought their “A-game” as well.

Jody Carroll, who skates for the Slocan Valley Vendettas, was the “jam timer” for the bouts and her antics were almost as much fun to watch as the when the jams were in progress. Her signals for simple time-outs, for example, had her leaving her feet at times.

For the un-initiated, there are ten players on the short circular track during

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Evelina Romano Romano: Evelina Passed away peacefully at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on April 12, 2013 with her family by her side. Evelina was a cherished mother to Connie (Paul Jr.), Vito (Barbara) and Joanne (Kirk). She was numero uno nonna to Cora-Lynn, Chantel, Liam, Curtis, Andrea and Micheal. She is survived by her brother Nick in Italy. Evelina is pre-deceased by her husband Carmine and sisters Phyllis and Nickolina.

A special thank you to the home care nurses that looked after mom while she was at home as well as the nurses at the hospital for their care and support.

Evelina was a great mother and her wisdom taught us many great things. We will miss our dear mother; she is out of our hands and in our hearts forever. We love you.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Wednesday April 17, 2013, followed by an interment at Park Memorial Cemetery with Father David John, Celebrant. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ was entrusted with arrangements.

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June 23, 1926 - April 8, 2013 Halvard Knutson of Castlegar, B.C. passed away peacefully at Talarico Place on April 8, 2013.

Hal was born in Aamle, Norway. He was a WWII Para-trooper, then a Smoke Jumper. He later graduated with a Forestry degree from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and worked in the Forestry field for 30 years as a Conservation Officer and at retirement as a Regional Director in the Dept. of Natural Resources in Northern Saskatchewan.

Left to mourn his loss are his wife Jean and children Danny (Sharon), David (Corinne) , and Lorna Webb.

Grandchildren Kenny, Kristin, Eric (Chantelle), Ian, Nicole and Mathew and great grandchildren Kenny, Tyler and Mathew. He was predeceased by his brother Jerry and is survived by his sister Ella Martin in Penticton.

Hal’s fighting spirit was an inspiration to all over the last couple years. May there be many golf games to be played in heaven.

A celebration of life was held with the immediate family.

Special thanks to all for their thoughts, prayers, cards and calls.

Sarah Greenwood of Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of cremation arrangements.

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Skattebo Education Forest

Each year a field school is planned for the Selkirk College Forest Technology students that involves gaining hands-on training in forested settings.

Some activities this year will be undertaken on the Selkirk College Skattebo Education Forest.

Planned activities include a small, juvenile spacing and a pruning trail on juvenile Western White Pine. The school will run from April 22th through 24th, during this time, there will be a group of 18 students spacing juvenile trees less than 5 meters tall with power saws and pruning with lopping clippers.

Safety surrounding work areas will be a priority for instructional staff on site. If you have any further questions call 250-3657292 and your call will be directed to the appropriate individual.

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Cecil Poznecov October 16, 1941 April 7, 2013

Passed away April 7, 2013.

Cecil was born in South Slocan. He leaves to mourn his wife of 46 years, Margot (Moran), his 2 children Steve (Jackie) and Nadine (Matt), and grandchildren Jakob, Karlee, Sydnee and Audrey who will always be the apples in his eyes. Also sisters Katherine and Christine.

Margot was traveling from New Zealand and met the love of her life in Quesnel. Shortly thereafter they moved to Nanaimo where they continued their life together.

Cecil dedicated over 30 years as a teacher, counselor and vice principal at John Barsby Secondary School. A celebration of his life was held at the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, April 12th. Memorial donations to the BC Cancer Society or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Summer Camp Leaders The Castlegar & District Recreation Centre and Robson Community School are seeking highly motivated, energetic individuals to work as full time Summer Camp Leaders and part time Junior Leaders for our Summer Cool Camps 2013. Program Leaders will be responsible for assisting in planning and delivering programs in cooperation and under the direct supervision of our Summer Camp Coordinator and Program Staff.

Skills Required Must be able to provide leadership, direction, support and supervision and be able to act as a role model to youth/ children within the program.

Qualifications Camp Leaders must be attending/pursuing a diploma or degree program and have basic first aid. Experience working with children and a valid Drivers License would be an asset.

Attitude Required Come prepared to have fun and to partake in activities with the children that focus on introducing them to new experiences. *Summer Cool Camps are dependent on grant funding received Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff; subject Summer 2013 Application; apolovnikoff@rdck.bc.ca.

Closing date for submissions May 3, 2013 – 4:00 pm We would like to thank all candidates for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Opportunities in Prince George Guided by innovative and astute leadership, Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership (CPLP) is the leading producer of fully bleached, high performance Kraft paper, and the second largest North American and fourth largest global producer of market NBSK pulp. CPLP includes the Northwood Pulp Mill, the Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill, the Intercontinental Pulp Mill and the Pulp and Paper Marketing Group in Vancouver.

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Apply your technical insight & analytical skills to optimize electrical projects As a member of the Electrical and Instrumentation group operating in an environment committed to safe and environmentally responsible practices, you will work closely with all team members on the design, implementation and supervision of electrical projects including enhancements and modifications. You will also provide sound technical support in the resolution of electrical and instrumentation problems. Your mandate will be to ensure facilities are capable of achieving maximum production and quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency and viability.

Both positions require a forward-thinking, flexible and resourceful individual who can apply technical insight and analytical abilities to develop novel solutions. You have an engineering degree and are a member of, or eligible for registration with, APEGBC, at least as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) OR have a related technical diploma OR relevant post-secondary education. Several years’ broad-based experience, ideally within a modern pulp mill or similar industrial facility, would be preferable. You possess excellent interpersonal, team-building as well as presentation and verbal and written communication abilities. The flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions would also be considered an asset.

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To apply, please submit your résumé, in confidence, by 4 pm, Friday, May 3, 2013 to: Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership c/o CPLP Careers PO Box 9000 Prince George, BC V2L 4W2 Fax: 250.962.3638 E-mail: cplpcareers@canforpulp.com

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To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Mark: 778-866-5497 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Qualifications: Post Secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a technical aptitude At least five years experience in an operations role and keen interest in Hydro Power operations A questioning nature that will assess reports and submissions from a variety of perspectives Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and financial data Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining business processes and/or management systems Progressive training on the use of Office and industrial computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HMI. WMS and other software programs Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member at all levels of the organization Eager to learn, and ability to grow with the role Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with attention to detail and to a high standard of excellence Self starter, with initiative and willingness to take on additional Operations tasks To apply for this position, click this link: careers@columbiapower.org and attach your cover letter and resume, or email them with the reference number in the subject line to: careers@columbiapower.org.

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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is looking for a Settlement Services Program Coordinator for the community of Castlegar. This is a part-time contract position starting in May. This position includes working with clients, and their families, who are new to Canada and supporting services providers and the community to be more welcoming to new immigrants. The successful person will be responsible for providing information to the clients about the community, programs and services; creating and distributing relocation packages; facilitating information sessions and other duties related to helping new immigrants successfully settle in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults and families, knowledge and experience working with new immigrants and work well with the CBAL team. This person must be self-motivated and be able to work independently. This position requires some travel in the West Kootenay and Boundary region and a vehicle is required.

Please send resumes to amurdoch@cbal.org by Friday April 26th.

For more information call Alana Murdoch at 250-304-6862 or email amurdoch@cbal.org

JOB POSTING Employment Services Contract Manager Greater Trail Community Skills Centre The Skills Centre in Trail is seeking a leader for the role of Employment Services Contract Manager.

The person we are seeking has strong contract management skills with the capacity to balance the demands of a complex contract with quality service delivery and effective team leadership. You’ll have the vision and values needed to guide the delivery of employment services to serve as an asset that supports the social and economic development of our community.

Key responsibilities of the role include the overall leadership of employment services, contract and budget management and accountability, quality control of service delivery, staff supervision, team building and strategic and operational planning.

For a more detailed job posting go to www.communityskillscentre.com or contact jobs@communityskillscentre.com.

Closing date is April 22nd, 2013.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Director Human Resources & Corporate Services

Reference Number 1306 The Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services is responsible for developing HR strategies, policies, processes, practices and programs to support the organizations activities including recruitment and selection, performance managements, learning and development, succession planning, pension and benefits, payroll, compensation, and employee relations. The Director is accountable to the President and Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the executive team providing advice and expertise on HR related items. The Director is also accountable to the Board on executive hiring and compensation related items ensuring that the organization is compliant with WKH 3XEOLF 6HFWRU (PSOR\HUV¶ &RXQFLO SROLFLHV DQG JXLGHOLQHV 7KLV UROH LV DOVR UHVSRQVLEOH IRU providing leadership and oversight of corporate services activities.

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To apply for this position, click this link: careers@columbiapower.org and attach your cover letter and resume, or email them with the reference number in the subject line to: careers@columbiapower.org.

The closing date is April 29, 2013

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True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Musical Instruments Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lighting sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Castlegar Unit #11 Stellar Place

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Cars - Domestic 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM, Loaded, 180,000kms, dark metallic green, c/w winters on rims. Excellent car, no problems, ready to go. Must sell. $3,900. obo. 250-231-4034 Mustang Convertible 2010, Black w/cream interior, pristine condition, retiree owned, 21086/km, vinaudit available, asking $24,600. 250-442-5810

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RECENTLY Renovated 1BDR Home Blueberry Creek Ns/Np w/d References required, $750 mo. + utilities 250-365-2384

Suites, Lower Castlegar 2 Bdrm basement suite, unfurnished, Private Ent & Patio, Oglow sub $700/mth + 1/2 electrical Avail May 1st, 250-365-6895 South Castlegar 2 Bdrm basement suite $650/mth includes utilities, N/P, N/S 250-365-2034

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Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of DAVID JOHN SWETLAND, also know as DAVID SWETLAND, Deceased, formerly of Villican, British Columbia, who died on October 4, 2008, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned PETER ELLIOTT SWETLAND, Administrator, on or before June 15, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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PETER ELLIOTT SWETLAND, Administrator c/o LEWIS J.BRIDGEMAN McEWAN & Co. LAW CORPORATION 1432 Bay Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4B1

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made

by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for the purpose of communication site on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Castlegar (Cai Creek Forest Service Road) containing 0.023 hectares more or less.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4405267. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until May 31, 2013. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Cranbrook.

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18 Like some checking accounts 19 Cry after being tagged 20 *Web page index 22 *”Keep in touch!”

24 Start of a boast 25 “Middle of Nowhere” director DuVernay 27 Prohibit 28 Restaurant survey creator 29 Tease 30 Smacked, biblically 31 Steven Chu’s Cabinet dept.

32 Mononymous “Rumour Has It” singer 34 Used peepers on 35 “Firework” singer Perry 37 Exile isle 39 Debacle 42 Soda buys 46 Mac interface

47 *Comics supervillain whose real name is Charles Brown 51 Start to push?

52 Clarified butter 54 “__ Believer”: ‘60s hit 55 Retailer T.J. ___ 56 Knock out of contention 61 Personal partner?

64 It goes around the world 68 Flat container 69 Ice cream treats 70 With 71-Across, what the answers to starred clues contain?

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3 Treading the boards 4 *Vampire victim’s souvenir 5 Flamboyant Dame 6 Where to find a lot of answers?

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13 Like most cabs 21 Was introduced to 23 Passports, e.g.

26 Contend 32 Yours, in Tours 33 Big name in scat 36 Cry from Cathy of comics 38 Trash repository 39 Weather for low beams 40 Moderating suffix 41 Terminate 43 Green org.

44 T. __ 45 What F or M may denote 48 “It takes a licking

...” watch 49 U.K. record label 50 Leonine neck features 53 Sought morays 55 Gettysburg general 57 Brain part 58 “And the race __!”

59 Blue hue 60 Mao Tse-__ 61 Seat, in slang 62 NYG NFL rival 63 Fish-and-chips fish 65 Basking goal 66 Where age always goes before beauty, briefly 67 The ANC’s country

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Community ShelterGuides respite worker program, making life safer, Part 2 SUBMITTED cont. from April 11 issue

ShelterGuides offers an exciting, interactive 14-week program designed to equip students with a solid foundation that will prepare them for employment as a home share and respite care provider. The ShelterGuides innovative approach to training features learning through storytelling about real life scenarios, and includes current information on respectful, person-centred sup-

port for individuals with disabilities (and others with special care needs) in home and community settings. The ShelterGuides website also plans to provide a hub for community connecting through an active forum among home share and respite providers and a resource database.

Who should take this course? People who want to build or expand their skillfulness as care providers, and want to enhance their philosophy of

care. This course is for those just starting their career, as well as for experienced support workers and care providers seeking professional development.

The ShelterGuides Home Share & Respite Care course is inspired by parents, informed by providers and responsive to the needs of real people doing this important and valuable work. The course is delivered through three face to face days and 11 on-line sessions through an easy

to use online instruction platform called Moodle.

One graduate of the pilot offering commented, “I found this course to be incredibly refreshing, it re-awoke the open thinking that all in our field of work should have. There is a wealth of information for those new to the field and a refreshing wake up for those familiar with care and support. I have found the knowledge I learned in this program to be transferable to chil-

dren in childcare, children in school as well as in adult care and support. The online concept is great and the format has made learning while working a comfortable enjoyable experience. This entire experience was inspirational and although I am thrilled to have completed the Shelter Guides program I am a bit sad that it’s over!”

Another graduate said, “The SG course was a fantastic journey with a huge amount of learn-

ing done in a very simple way, yet well structured in terms of learning outcomes for an online format.

Having already done an undergraduate degree outside this field, I found that my level of learning from this course had a greater impact and “stick-with-it in my brain” and functional objectives. “ There is a huge demand for respite care providers, serving all ages. Home share co-ordinating agencies are always looking for skilled and

trained home share providers.

The current offering of this training started March 25 – and the next offering is planned for September 2013. Course cost is $750. Text cost is $75 + GST. Some financial support may be available. Call Selkirk College Continuing Education to register at 250-3651208. Check out the course outline and FAQ link at www. shelterguides.com.

Jane Green, Selkirk College

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The 40th Provincial General Election is Underway.

Who Can Vote?

You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months Voter Registration is Easy Register online at elections.bc.ca/ovr or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683 until April 23, 2013.

If you aren’t registered by April 23, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district.

Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at elections.bc.ca Deadline for Nominations Nominations must be delivered to your District Electoral Officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, April 26, 2013.

BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can:

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Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Get our App for iPhones and iPads to find the closest voting place and for information you need to vote.

Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca

Or, contact your district electoral office.

Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

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Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Election Workers Required Over 37,000 election officials are required to work at voting places in the province. View the job descriptions at elections.bc.ca/jobs. Please apply in person at your district electoral office.

Any Questions? For further information visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683.

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