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Columbia River expected to rise over weekend BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
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Canada Day packed with activities BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Sunshine, birthday cake and fireworks at dusk are a few highlights planned for Canada Day festivities in Greater Trail this year. Canada Day kicks off with a $5 pancake and sausage breakfast at the Kiwanis Beaver Creek Park at 8 a.m. followed by a feast of barbeque hamburgers and hot dogs plus fun for the family from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live entertainment, a craft fair and community group displays will run throughout the day alongside kids activities such as face painting and scavenger hunts. To honour Canada’s 146th birthday, the national anthem will be sung by Leanne Harrison at noon with free cake to follow. Wayne Hodgson, Kiwanis organizer, said that portable tents will be set up around the park for shade or for cover in case of a downpour. This year, a free bus service with
wheelchair accessibility is available to all party-goers. The bus leaves Pine and Farwell Street in downtown Trail at 9 and 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. Pick up and drop offs sites are in Shavers Bench at Seventh Ave. and McBride; Highway Drive at the city work’s yard; and Old Waneta Road in front of Maglios. The bus leaves the park at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Out in Fruitvale, Haines Park will be the site of Canada Day celebrations which include historical games for the kids, $2 hotdogs and music by “Freaky Friday.” This year, the village is focusing on the war of 1812 and invites children to participate and re-enact pivotal events during the war, including “Laura Secord’s journey.” Lots of prizes, including ‘small treasures,’ puzzles and colouring books to illustrate that period in Canadian history will be handed out
to the children, said Mayor Patricia Cecchini. Further east, the Salmo Valley Farmers Market will host its second annual “Lettuce Turnip the Beet,” music celebration from 2-8 p.m. on its site at 311 Railway Avenue. The “Show and Shine” will be across the street and several vendors will be set up, said Maurgo Wilson, market manager. Rossland is planning another hike up Mount Roberts, with a plan to converge at the top for a picnic lunch and to sing the national anthem while the flag is raised at 11:30 a.m. If hiking is not your thing, then the alpine city has an afternoon of food and music at the Pioneer Park from 12-3 p.m., with cake cutting at 1 p.m. In Trail, the Gyro Park concession will be open and fireworks, courtesy of the Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue, will light up at dusk.
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Above, the Crown Point Hotel on Bay Avenue decorated for Dominion Day, July 1, 1898. Below; St. Elmo Hotel menu for Dominion Day, July 1, 1898
Canada Day celebrations a tradition in Trail
The Trail Historical Society has kindly offered photos and stories related to the history of Trail. Dominion Day, now commonly known as Canada Day, was celebrated every July 1st, and Trail in its early years knew how to throw a party. In 1898, Trail’s festivities were well attended, with a contingent of over 500 people from Rossland alone. Special trains were commissioned to ensure visitors could participate from all over the Kootenay area, specifically the many mining camps in the West Kootenay. The Bay Avenue Bridge, nearly 1000 feet in length, was adorned with fir trees, placed six feet apart on each side, and decorated with Japanese lanterns. All streets and businesses were trimmed with festive bunting, flags and lanterns. Events of the day were numerous, with Trail’s firemen retaining hold of the coveted hose reel trophy over Rossland, having run 150 yards, laid 50 yards of hose and got water in 29.5 seconds. The Caledonian Society was responsible for the youth sports and games, which included sack races, hurdles, dashes, tug-of-war, broad and high jump, vaulting, sprinting, and log rolling, among many others. Prizes were awarded to each winner, which amounted to roughly $750 in cash, and included other remarkable items, such as gold pins, trophies, kegs of beer, livestock, and cuff links. The day of activity was followed by special dinners in local hotel dining rooms (see the St. Elmo’s menu), a parade down the Bay Avenue bridge featuring the stellar Chinese band, and a gala ball at the Hanna Opera House. Considered the “best in the Kootenay,” the event engaged residents and attracted many visitors to the city to enjoy all the amenities Trail had to offer. Pick up a copy of the Trail Journal of Local History at the Trail Historical Society’s office in Trail City Hall, on the website www.trailhistory.com and at Crockett Books in the Waneta Plaza.
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Politicians hop on public transit to launch new integrated system Catch a free ride on the bus on Tuesday
former Kootenay Boundary service — meaning people can ride anywhere in the zone for one By Valerie Rossi rate. Times Staff The other two zones — Slocan Local politicians and commu- zone (Playmor Junction up to nity stakeholders will be climb- Slocan City) and the Kootenay ing aboard BC Transit Tuesday to zone, which includes Nelson — celebrate the launch of the West can be accessed by the all-zone or Kootenay Transit Committee's regional pass. new integrated regional system. Prior to the change, people The committee, which brought had to pay two top ups, paying as together three local governments much as $5.50 to travel across the and nine transit systems last year, multiple service areas, and conawait the unveiling of one single sult several different rider guides rider's guide that covers tran- to figure out how to get there. sit from Nakusp to Rossland and Now the local zone fare for from Kaslo to Fruitvale. Greater Trail stays at $2 but will Greater Trail committee mem- include Castlegar, while the allbers Larry Gray, Don Duclos and zone fare is $3.50, down from $4. Kathy Wallace will join their The goal of the committee was colleagues, media to develop a transit personnel and BC system for the area, “It’s way easier Transit representawhere someone can to understand, tives to roll out a new get on a bus in Trail there’s one system on the same and travel straight day a free ride will through to Castlegar, rider’s guide be offered to regular the Slocan Valley, for the whole transit users. Nakusp, or Nelson and region.” They will hop on all points in between. the 99 Kootenay Sharman Thomas, Kathy Wallace Connector bus at Trail Transit Services Ward and Baker Inc. supervisor, said streets in Nelson just after 9:40 the push to become one system a.m., stop at Selkirk College in really started with the bus conCastlegar to transfer over to the nection to Castlegar and expand98 Columbia Connector at 10:30 ed from there. a.m. to arrive in Trail at Cedar He looks forward to the affordand Spokane streets just after 11 able system, which will for the a.m. first time offer a schedule that will A few parking spots will be connect Rossland and Fruitvale blocked off at the final destina- riders to Nelson. tion, where there will be a small “It's really going to be a lot celebration. more user friendly and a lot sim“Public transit is quite expen- pler — people didn't like the comsive for a rural area when we've plexity before when you didn't got such a wide geography we're know what you were going to dealing with so it's all about effi- get when you got into the next ciencies and effectiveness and if zone or next community,” he said. we can pool our fleet and basi- “Now, all the operators are trying cally make a system that works to get one standard from everyfor the whole area, it becomes thing from fares, transfers to even much more efficient,” explained uniforms.” Wallace, committee vice chair. Thomas anticipates ridership “The other big thing is creat- will go up from the 1,200 riding a service that works from the ers that currently use transit in rider's perspective. That's what Trail. the whole direction has been. It's Along with the cohesive guide way easier to understand, there's is a new four-month semester one rider's guide for the whole pass available to any student region.” within the region for $125. The committee has now cre- All passes can be purchased at ated three zones for the entire Greater Trail municipal offices, region, including the Columbia the Kootenay Boundary Regional zone — which melds Castlegar, District office or at Shoppers Trail, Fruitvale, Rossland and the Drug Mart in Trail.
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Celena Iachetta, and children, Lucas and Alexx may have considerable less beach to play on next week with canine pals, Oakley and Wolf after the river level rises by almost 1.5 metres over the weekend.
Current events help shape future plans
FROM PAGE 1 contingencies and doesn’t necessarily use current events on the nightly news to determine plans for this area. However, the team does look at significant past events and use the real experience from it to help in future planning. “A real-life example is what happened last year with the spring freshet with the Regional District of Central Kootenay
(RDCK,)” said Derby. “They had a number of situations occurring all at once and their staff was working to their limit. “We’ve taken that experience and together have come up with a pilot project on how the RDKB, RDCK, and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), might be able to work together and share staff in the event of a similar situation in the future.”
While stressing the obvious importance of having well thought out plans in advance, Abenante explained that it is impossible to plan for every eventuality. “You can have the best laid plans but you have to react according to the actual situation,” he said. “And plans can become outdated pretty quickly, you have to be continually reviewing and revising.”
All in all, the committee has a cautious confidence in its ability to deal with emergency situations in this area. “With the existing plans we have on the books we could probably alter them enough to deal with any other risks,” said Derby. “We’ve had the plan for 10 years and have been constantly building on it. We think it would stand up to any regional plan in the province.”
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Company raises stink over garbage contract By Sheri Regnier Times Staff
Salmo council’s decision to tender out the village’s garbage contract, has left a local company feeling the sting. “My question is why now?” asked Darlene McConnell, from Salmo Garbage Services “Our business has been locally employing people for over 21 years and the contract has never been put out to tender.” The reason the garbage contract went to tender is that the contract was up, said Kandy Schroder, deputy clerk/ treasurer. “We are following a 2003 policy that states any goods or services over the amount of $500 over one year has to go out to tender,” she said. “The village has a legal obligation.” McConnell countered that the job has been grandfathered in for many years, and since
2003 the service has signed two contracts. “Maybe that wasn’t the correct thing to do and we are trying to do things the right way, the legal way,” said Coun. Janine Haughton. This is a decision that was made by council last October, said Mayor Ann Henderson. “Council will have to discuss it again, whether we continue or rescind, that again is a council decision.” Coun. Merle Hanson, said the decision is not to criticize the quality of service. “One of the only reasons of putting it out to tender was so taxpayers know that what we are paying is legitimate and the best return for their money.” Earlier in the evening, at a committee of the whole, Salmo’s annual financial statements were released along with is annual report and 2013
objectives and performance measures. Included was succession planning for chief administrative officer; complete looping of the water system; improve measurement and alarm system of wastewater; and provide affordable garbage collection by putting garbage contract out to tender and negotiating a new contract. “That’s what I can’t get my head around it,” said McConnell. “We’ve always sat down and worked toward and agreement that would benefit the greater community of Salmo, keep our jobs local and keep the money in the community. So why now?” In May, council was briefed by Scott Sommerville, then chief administrative officer, who said the village has seen a 26 per cent increase in garbage disposal fees over the last five years.
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Provincial BC Hydro fires employees linked to grow-op probe THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - BC Hydro has fired five employees for violations it says include stealing company equipment and facilitating theft of electricity as part of an investigation. The Crown corporation says a total of 18 employees were interviewed as part of its probe. Three workers remain under investigation, but 10 others have returned to work. Last week, a union spokesman representing Hydro workers said the internal probe involves cases where employees did work on buildings that may have been housing marijuana grow-ops. Doug McKay said then that Hydro provided few details, but he believes the Crown corporation suspects the workers may have been abetting illegal operations. BC Hydro says it has provided information to the RCMP, and the authorities will determine whether or not to pursue a criminal investigation.
Hard line continues for provincial workers By Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Government revenues have fallen $900 million short of February’s budget projections, and teachers and other government workers can expect no new money for wages, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Thursday. Bright spots for the B.C. economy include an expected recovery in natural gas prices from historic lows, and $500 million in savings on government operations, de Jong said in a post-election budget update. B.C. is continuing an effective freeze on public sector wage growth that began in 2010. Since the government’s “cooperative gains” mandate in 2012, nearly three quarters of union members have signed contracts with average pay increases of one to two per cent, financed through savings in other areas of operations. The projected surplus for
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Finance Minister Mike de Jong outlines current economic conditions, including job growth that has resisted the government’s jobs plan. this year is trimmed from million in spending cuts this $197 million in February to year, after last year’s reduc$153 million, and de Jong had tion of $20 million in all minto trim contingency funds to istries except health. The govreach that. ernment’s “core review” of Tax hikes are unchanged operations is getting underfrom February, including a way with a target of another two-year increase for person- $50 million in savings by the al income over $150,000 and end of 2014, but no program a tobacco tax increase set for targets are identified. October. The price for natural gas, The budget calls for $30 the key commodity for the
government’s debt reduction plan, is forecast to rise from $2.25 per gigajoule this year to $2.51 and $2.89 in the next two years. De Jong said the government’s asset sales plan is about $8 million ahead of projections, with about half of the properties, bonds and other financial holdings sold or in negotiations to sell. Properties already sold include land on Tranquille Road in Kamloops, a school board office in Kelowna, surplus school land in Delta, vacant lots in Burnaby, Surrey and near Victoria General Hospital and former school sites in Surrey and North Vancouver. Properties going on the market include a former school board office in Surrey, a vacant site north of Kelowna once planned for a provincial prison, former school sites in Central Saanich, Sidney and north central Vancouver Island and land for LNG development in Kitimat.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - The Harper government has won the latest round in its battle to delete, once and for all, the last remaining portion of the federal longgun registry. Quebec’s highest court has ruled against the provincial government there, as it fights to keep data for the province from being destroyed as it has elsewhere in Canada. In its judgment, the Quebec Court of Appeal said the province has no right to the registry data. It also ordered the provincial government to pay the court costs for the case. “Quebec has no property right in the data,” said the 14-page ruling, released Thursday. “The data does not belong to Quebec, and the provinces have no control over it... The Parliament of Canada, which considers the data at issue to be pointless and inefficient and believes that its existence in a
registry infringes the right to privacy, can certainly decide to stop compiling and preserving that information.” The long-controversial registry could, in theory, be completely destroyed in two weeks. The ruling said the federal government must wait that long before deleting the Quebec data. But the provincial government quickly announced that it intends to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to consider the case. It has also filed a motion to keep an injunction in place in that maintains the registry in the meantime. The federal government expressed its satisfaction at Thursday’s news. In a three-sentence statement reacting to the ruling, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said his Conservative government was proud to stand up for farmers and hunters “unlike Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Thomas Mulcair’s NDP.”
No takers for speaking refunds Trudeau offers to pay back fees for speeches THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau has yet to pay back a dime of the public-speaking fees he earned while sitting as an MP. The Liberal leader promised 10 days ago to reimburse any group that feels it didn’t get its money’s worth. But a spokeswoman says no group has sought repayment - other than the Grace Foundation, a New Brunswick charity that first sparked the controversy over Trudeau’s past moonlighting on the public-speaking circuit. And it’s not entirely clear whether even the foundation still wants its $20,000 back. Kate Monfette says Trudeau last week asked the foundation to specify whether it wants its money back in cash or “some other arrangement,” such as having him headline another fundraising event for free, this time. She says the foundation has yet to respond. Foundation board member Susan Buck first wrote in March
to the Speakers’ Spotlight, the agency through which Trudeau was hired for a June 2012 fundraising event, to seek a refund on the grounds that the event actually lost money. The letter wound up being circulated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office earlier this month and became fodder for a concerted Conservative offensive against Trudeau for taking money from charities rather than donating to them. In a public statement last week, the foundation’s board said it got no response to its request for a refund from the
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Mayor blasts CP Rail over bridge failure THE CANADIAN PRESS Acting Calgary fire chief Ken Uzeloc said crews CALGARY - Calgary’s mayor says he has a lot were planning to string a cable through the railof serious questions for Canadian Pacific after a cars and secure it to bulldozers on land so that, if bridge across the swollen Bow River failed and the bridge gave way, the cars wouldn’t be carried train cars carrying oil products derailed. down the river. He said workers were hoping to Naheed Nenshi says he has concerns about use a bucket truck for that operation so no one the timing of the bridge inspection would have to go on the bridge. in relation to the recent flood and Crews then hoped to pull another “We’ve seen a the fact railways are exempt from train along a parallel bridge so the lot of people municipal regulations. cargo could be pumped off and the lose their jobs at empty cars safely removed. Railways are under federal jurisdiction and are responsible for their “The thing we want to do is secure CP over the last own inspections. the cars. The last thing we want is year. How many “Certainly once this crisis is these cars floating down the river over, I’ll be looking for a lot of bridge inspectors and causing problems downstream,” answers from a lot of people,” he said Uzeloc said. did they fire?” Thursday at an update on the bridge Emergency management direcNaheed Nenshi collapse. tor Bruce Burrell said the cars were “When was that bridge inspected? not leaking, but booms were being Why was it not inspected after placed down river in case of any Saturday? Remember, on Saturday the Bow River spills. was still running higher than anyone had ever CP said the five cars were carrying a product seen in their lifetimes,” Nenshi said. used to dilute raw oilsands bitumen. This product CP issued a statement Thursday that said the is also used as a solvent used in metal polishes, bridge had been inspected on Saturday and the paint thinner, oil-based stains and paint tracks on Monday. The bridge gave way after most of the train “I’ll be very blunt. I’ll probably get in trouble had crossed. Cars that were still on the tracks for saying this. We’ve seen a lot of people lose were pulled away from either end. their jobs at CP over the last year. How many The immediate area around the derailment bridge inspectors did they fire?” was evacuated, including the city’s sewage treatNenshi said railways are private companies ment plant. Nenshi said because of the evacuaand it’s been a point of contention for municipal- tion, staff had to leave and raw wastewater was ities who are powerless to regulate them. flowing through it. “I will tell you that this has been a constant He said the city’s water supply is safe, though. frustration for every municipal politician in this It’s primarily an industrial part of the city and country forever.” there is a large railyard nearby. Rail carriers aren’t even subject to city noise Both the Bow and Elbow rivers that run bylaws, he said. through Calgary burst their banks when heavy “We have to have a serious conversation about rain pounded southern regions of Alberta last this. This is a private business and other private week. Authorities have not said if flooding was businesses are subject to (municipal) regulation.” responsible for the structural failure. The mayor said the bridge in question is old Under Transport Canada safety rules updated and was not built into the bedrock - “something last year, the federal government says railway I didn’t know until today” - whereas all the city’s companies are responsible for inspecting railway bridges are. He said all the municipal bridges had bridges. been inspected three times since the flood and were solid. Five railcars filled with an oil product derailed Thursday when the bridge collapsed beneath a freight train as it was crossing the Bow. As Nenshi spoke, emergency crews were undertaking a delicate operation to secure the derailed cars and empty them before they fell into the water. HIGH FRAME RATE 3D
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algary and southern Alberta have been in the global media spotlight since June 20, when a biblical amount of rain turned relatively tame local waterways into raging creeks and rivers. The community response to evacuation orders, property loss, and cleanup efforts has been exceptional. Calgarians living outside the city core largely did as they were asked and stayed away from affected areas so that emergency workers, and gas and electrical workers, could get around town easily and as needed. The work of Calgary’s disaster management team seems to have been exemplary. Politicians at all levels have stepped up and played key roles in providing information, managing expectations and pledging financial support to those affected. The news media response has been comprehensive, particularly in covering the event’s impact on people, and in making an effort to provide useful survival information to the entire community. Reporting on natural disasters is a logistical nightmare for news organ-
izations. It is time consuming and daunting to gather and present a mountain of information quickly and accurately, and it requires care and caution in interviewing those affected. As well, reporters are citizens, too, and many would have been directly affected. For the most part, the city’s reporters, in print online and on TV, have handled themselves well – except for the one who, having put himself knee deep in water, melodramatically declared that he and his TV crew had to “get out of here” in a hurry. Such reporting diminishes the real experience of many people who had no choice but to wade through rising water. A few such challenges aside, news teams deserve praise for their respectful and conscientious effort during and after the flood. It is equally fair to suggest that they did a much poorer job reporting on water-related issues prior to the flooding, and that they must do a much better job in the months and years ahead in the extended aftermath of the deluge. No community could prepare entirely for a flood of the magnitude of the June event, and it would be
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unfair to assign blame for “an act of God.” But, natural disasters are predictable events, particularly flooding in western Canada. It is never a question of if it will happen, but when, and how big it will be. Climate scientists have been for some time charting an increase in the number and scope of disaster-scaled events. It is reasonable to ask whether local and provincial politicians were sufficiently proactive following the Calgary and southern Alberta flood of 2005. It could also be said that local news organizations failed since 2005 at their most important job, which is to hold officials accountable for their decisions or their indecision. The 2005 flood carried a hefty price tag for cleanup, remediation and repairs of
about $200 million-plus. The 2013 flood is predicted to be at least 10 times as costly, given how much more extensive the damage has been this time around. As a result, much attention is being focused now, following the recent flood, on an Alberta government report commissioned and completed after the 2005 event. It wasn’t released publicly until 2012, and many of its flood mitigation recommendations have not been acted on. No amount of preparation could have prevented the 2013 flood, and it certainly would have wrought significant damage even had the provincial government acted more fully on the 2006 report. But a more substantial response might have saved more homes and businesses, and reduced the overall impact of the rising water. Southern Albertans have a right to be angry at both the civic and provincial governments for their collective ambivalence on this issue, but they should be equally disappointed in local news organizations over their failure in reporting fully and routinely on climate-related issues and their consequences. Even with the challen-
ges they face in having a reduced workforce, and in many cases losing their most experienced reporters, news organizations need to use the resources they have to establish their own reporting agendas on key community issues, instead of waiting for politicians to address them. In the months and years ahead, and between the 2013 flood and the next one, reporters need to put significant questions on the table, and to find reputable sources to address them, particularly when politicians are disinclined to act. Rather than act surprised, should the province, perhaps using a targeted sales tax, anticipate future disasters and set aside money annually toward mitigation of damages? Journalists should not presume to answer such questions, but they shouldn’t be as timid as they are in Alberta about asking them. They need not always wait for elected officials to do so first. Troy Media Columnist Terry Field is an associate professor and program chair of the journalism major in the Bachelor of Communication program at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Alberta.
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Unions need to speak out against Harper It is not exactly a secret anymore that Harper and his corporate buddies are hard at work to destroy the labor unions, both in the public - and private sector. In view of that, the silence on the part of the private sector unions has been puzzling to say the least, in sharp contrast with, for example, the work of Susan Lambert on a provincial level on behalf of the BC teacher’s Federation. It made me think of an old movie - “ The Silence of the Lambs “- with Anthony Hopkins. What the title referred to I’m not sure but I think it had something to do with being led to slaughter. So, if not unions, who will stand up for working people when even the NDP seems to have given up fighting for a true social democracy, if not quite having sold itself to capitalism as yet ? But before we point the finger we should first ask who deserted whom. We only have to look back at the last prov-
incial election to realize that the NDP was virtually forced to change direction. The rot had already set in well before my retirement, now 20 years ago, when the great majority around me saw no more need for unions in the mistaken belief that corporations had somehow morphed into benevolent institutions about on par with Santa Claus. In effect putting their trust in capitalism. Those too young and those without memory may be forgiven for being unaware of what labor unions achieved for working people, with union wages alone setting a bench- mark for wages in general. With especially those on the lower end of the pay-scale now being the first to suffer the consequences of declining wages. But the apathy on the part of old-timers - and some of the leading lights in various union organizations who do know better - is very disappointing. The relative comfort of a decent standard of living must have had the same soporific
effect on us as an enjoyable meal; we dozed of. In order not to wake us, the cut-backs, whether in healthcare, education, pensions, employment insurance, wages and who knows what else, have been incremental but steady. It was hardly surprising then when the corporate elite were much quicker off the mark than labor in realizing the potential of globalization. The ability to shift jobs to other countries that had lower wages and not to forget the tax advantages that came with it. Effectively gaining near total control in the labor market. Whereas in 2010 at a United Steel Workers national policy conference in Toronto when a British guest speaker spoke about the importance of establishing a Global Union Alliance, most of the delegates got up and went for a coffee. Obviously, the point still lost on many. Unlike lambs we have a voice, so why the silence ? Peter van Iersel Fruitvale
Suzuki living in Wonderland
David Suzuki continues to contribute to the propaganda campaign that wrongly demonizes carbon dioxide (CO2). (“We ignore scientists at our peril”, Trail Times, June 20) His article is a travesty of science! In reality, CO2 is a vital component of the carbon cycle and is essential for plant growth. Without CO2, animal and plant life is not possible. A historical review of the planet’s inventory of biologically available carbon (as CO2) reveals that our environment has been severely de-carbonized as a result of the formation of carbonate rocks (e.g. limestone). Consequently, we are now living in a CO2impoverished atmosphere. Unfortunately, the con-
sumption of all known coal, oil, and gas deposits will replace only a very small fraction of the sequestered CO2. The atmosphere will remain CO2 impoverished. And CO2 does not have any magical warming powers. Such a belief violates basic scientific principles. Please be assured that CO2-induced global warming exists solely in the mythical computer world of fatallyflawed climate models. Contrary to what Suzuki claims, global warming did stop more than 15 years ago. This fact is confirmed by satellite measurements. Clearly, we are now experiencing one of nature’s reoccurring cooling cycles, the last one having been recorded during the years 1940
to 1976. What happened to Al Gore’s runaway-warming “tipping points”? Why did the alarmists change the title of their narrative from “global warming” to “climate change”? Did they think that we wouldn’t know that climate has been changing since the beginning of time? Acceptance of Suzuki’s garbage “science” will not only result in the impoverishment of our economy, it will also encourage the ‘polluting’ of our landscape with 400-foot high, unreliable, and costly wind-turbine farms. Tragically, thousands of birds and bats are being slaughtered every year by these ‘bird blenders’. Thorpe Watson, PhD Warfield
Rossland responds to fundraising The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is a volunteer driven organization. It is because of volunteerism that the CCS is able to raise the funds needed to deliver support to those living with cancer, continue research into earlier detection and improved diagnostics, and continue ongoing
education to lower the risks of developing cancer. The CCS volunteers in Rossland who sold daffodils and went door to door canvassing in April exemplify volunteerism. Rossland residents responded to their request with sales of $2127.00 in fresh daf-
fodils and pledged $15,649.00 at the door. Each and every year, support from Canadians makes a difference as we strive to create a world where no Canadian fears cancer. Mary Hatlevik President Rossland Unit Canadian Cancer Society
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OBITUARIES BECHARD, GREGORY — The family of Gregory Bechard would like to remind everyone that a Celebration of Greg’s life will take place tomorrow, Saturday June 29th at the Trail Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 at 11:00am.
CHRIS HADFIELD
Governor General presents astronaut with national honour THE CANADIAN PRESS LONGUEUIL, Que. - Just days before his retirement, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has received a one-of-a-kind national honour for his accomplishments during his memorable final space mission. A Meritorious Service Medal was pinned on Hadfield by Gov. Gen. David Johnston during a presentation Thursday at the Canadian Space Agency. The space veteran was awarded the civilian version of the Meritorious Service Cross, becoming the first Canadian to hold both the civilian and military decorations of the award. Johnston said the civilian version is awarded to Canadians who have performed an exceptional deed over a limited period of time which has brought great honour to the country. Hadfield spent five months on the International Space Station and became the first Canadian to command the giant orbiting space lab during his stay. He also became known worldwide for his tweets, breath-taking photos of Earth and his videos from space aimed at entertaining and educating. The three-time space visitor ended up with more than one million followers on Twitter, after starting out with 20,000 when he blasted off for the space station in mid-December. “You have managed to reach out, not only to space aficionados, but also people who had lost interest in the lure of space, as well as children with vast imaginations,” Johnston said during the medal presentation. The Governor General also recalled that during his mission, Hadfield tweeted with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, otherwise known as Capt. Kirk and Spock of Star Trek fame. Johnston noted that even astronaut Buzz Aldrin got in on the Twitter fun. Aldrin followed Neil Armstrong, the first American astronaut to walk on the lunar surface, in July 1969. “Indeed, the only thing I can say to that is: live long and prosper,” Johnston added. The Governor General praised Hadfield’s use of communications technologies, which he described as truly innovative. But Johnston said it was especially Hadfield’s passion and personality that made the astronaut’s outreach an enormous success. The 53-year-old astronaut, who is retiring on July 3, called it a great honour to receive the medal. “This medal on my chest, this cross on my chest, is also just a symbol, it is a moment in time today here together,” Hadfield said. “But this is a symbol of the recognition for the work that we did.”
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Trina and daughter Daryn Howell admire the prom dresses donated for victims of the flooding in High River. The dresses are part of an overall effort to send supplies to Calgary and the surrounding areas. Donations can be dropped off at the Howell’s residence at 3462 Marigold Drive in Trail. For more information call 368-8755 or visit their Facebook page “Koots for Calgary.”
TEX MOWATT
Former Nelson mayor had vision for city BY GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star
Tex Mowatt, twice Nelson’s mayor and one of Whitewater ski hill’s founding fathers, has died at 85. Mowatt was the city’s political leader from 1973-75 and 1979-81 and made waterfront development a central plank of all his campaigns. He first ran against incumbent Louis Maglio in 1969 but lost by a wide margin. Two years later he lost again to Maglio by an even bigger majority in a then-record 74 per cent turnout. He changed tactics and successfully sought an alderman’s seat, topping the polls in 1972. (In those days council terms were two years and staggered so that votes were held every fall.) The following year, in his third bid for mayor, Mowatt
prevailed over Maglio by about 160 votes. The victory was made sweeter by the approval of a referendum to build an indoor aquatic centre, something Mowatt had pushed for since 1966 when he formed the Presidents’ Club, a committee of service club representatives who banded together to raise money, lobby government, and generate support for the pool. Michael Jessen, who served with and under Mowatt on city council in the 1970s, recalls they didn’t always see eye-to-eye: “There were certainly occasions when we had words. I can recall one that was pretty intense.” But he adds Mowatt was a forward-thinker. On a visit to Victoria for library board business, Jessen heard someone remark about Nelson:
“Oh, that little city in the Kootenays that’s hurtling into the 19th century.” “He didn’t mean it in a heritage way,” Jessen says. “Tex was one of those people who tried to take us into the 20th century. It required somebody like him to wake the community up that we needed to move forward.” Mowatt’s other major contribution to Nelson was its ski hill. He and his five kids learned to ski on the Silver King hill a short distance from town and he later became president of the volunteer society that ran it. By 1969, however, the club was looking for a new area with better snow. On a motorcycle ride, Mowatt and fellow ski enthusiast John Stanger found a bowl that fit the bill. To determine how much
snow fell in the area, they tied ribbons to trees and came back in winter. When they had to dig down several feet to find the ribbons, they knew they had found their powdery promise land. Whitewater was built with a combination of donations, bank loans, government grants, and volunteer labour. “Things like this don’t happen in small towns unless people are really into it,” Mowatt said. “People opened their chequebooks and gave up their weekends to volunteer time. People knew it was a valuable resource.” Mowatt died June 19 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson. He’s survived by Edith, his wife of 63 years, daughters Gaye and Jeanette, and sons John and Earl, five grandchildren, and a brother.
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But there’s more. We want you to share your favourite day trips. We understand locals have their own secret spots and we’re not asking you to give those up for mass consumption. But if there’s a day trip you like to take on a regular basis or a place you direct your out-of-town visitors to, we want to hear about it. You can post photos, stories and directions to locations straight on our Facebook page. No trip is too small. What seems awesome to you, will very likely be just as memorable to someone else. It’s all about sharing experiences that make the Kootenay/ Boundary great. And when you do... don’t forget to tell us all about it.
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Tulip Creek Falls a quick walk worth taking
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By Times Staff We live in one of the most incredible spots on the planet. The Kootenay/Boundary is a wonderland of natural treats, fascinating history and funky small-town living. We step out our doors into a place others target as a vacation destination. It’s in that spirit that Black Press newspapers of the Kootenay/Boundary has launched Kootenay Day Trips. With so much opportunity for discovery in our own backyards, we felt it’s worth sharing with locals and visitors. The Trail Times and our sister papers in the region will provide ongoing stories that take a closer look at out-
Black Press A short drive and a short walk will lead Kootenay nature lovers to a hidden treasure just off the beaten path. Located 20 kilometres northwest of Castlegar, Tulip Creek Falls offers a treat for all seasons. Framed by ice in the winter, displaying the power of nature in the spring, a cool oasis in the summer and coloured by nature’s canopy in the fall, the best part of these falls is that it’s only a short five-minute walk from the parking spots. From Robson, continue along Broadwater Road for 15 kilometres until you reach Syringa Creek Provincial Park. The scenic drive takes travelers past two popular marinas leading to one of the most picturesque campgrounds in the region. Once at the entrance to Syringra Creek campground, stay right and follow the dirt road, which leads to Deer Park, for four kilometres. Although the short drive offers spectacular views of
ings worth experiencing (see the first story here). Hiking, shopping, fishing, camping and exploring will be covered. Golfing, skiing, biking, climbing and any other recreational opportunity you can think of will eventually make it on the list. Museums and historical points of interest are also an important part of the mix. The goal is to create a point of entry for both locals and those who come to explore our region. Each newspaper will be publishing their own stories in print and online under the column header: Kootenay Day Trips. Those adventures will then end up at our new Facebook page which can be found at www.facebook.com/KootenayDayTrips or by searching Kootenay Day Trips.
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Trail & District Churches A Love That Changes Everything Love changes everything! It changes our hearts and causes us to do things for others that we would never have done before. If you are married, are you the same person that you were when you got married? Think of something that has changed about your spouse? Is there anything that has changed about you? Love has a way of reshaping us and redefining our priorities and our motives. It transforms our actions and ultimately it changes our lives. God’s love sets the bar by which all other loves are defined because God’s love is unconditional. We were created to be in a relationship with God but because of sin we have fallen short of our end of the bargain and are no longer able to keep up our part of the relationship. But the good news is that a way has been made to repair that relationship once again. Love changes everything! Think about a relationship in your life right now which is strained. Maybe it’s with a spouse, a child or another family member, a friend or someone at work. You know how difficult it is to forgive that person if they’ve hurt you; you also know how difficult it is to ask to be forgiven if you’re the one who’s done the damage. But how often are you willing to give in even when the other person is the one in the wrong, and lay yourself on the line so that your relationship can be repaired? That is not easy! But that’s exactly what God did. God saw the big picture. God knew that we could never make our way back to where we started. God knew that you and I, left to our own efforts, would only continue to try but fail to come back into the relationship that God created us to be a part of. And so God chose to take the initiative. And even though He wasn’t the one in the wrong, God chose to make the relationship whole again by doing something which is un-imaginable: God gave His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins – for the sins of the world. God’s love changed everything. In Romans 5:1-5 Paul says, rejoice in your suffering! Not only rejoice during your suffering but rejoice in the fact that you do suffer, because suffering produces perseverance; and when we learn to persevere then we can glean the lessons that our suffering can teach us. How many times have you wanted to escape a trial rather than live through it? I don’t think any of us enjoy suffering. But when we learn to persevere, we always come out on the other side better people than we went in. Perseverance produces character. It makes us better people and as our character improves so does our ability to have hope; to see the hand of God in the most difficult challenges of our lives and to be able to come out of them un-scathed. Character produces hope and hope will not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us. Have you experienced God’s love? Does it change everything in life? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? The love of God has been poured out for you and for me and all we need to do is open ourselves to allow it to fill us. The love of God has changed everything, for good. The desire of God’s heart is that you will allow it to change you! Rev. Meridyth Robertson First Presbyterian Church
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Mormon missionaries turning to social media THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SALT LAKE CITY - The common image of Mormon missionaries has long been two young men wearing white shirts and ties walking through neighbourhoods, knocking door-todoor. But in a few years, that image may be replaced by one of young Mormons sitting with an iPad, typing messages on Facebook. Recognizing the world has changed, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders announced Sunday night that missionaries will do less door-to-door proselytizing, and instead, use the Internet to recruit new church members. The strategy shift reflects the growing importance of social media and people’s preference to connect over sites such as Facebook rather than opening their homes to strangers, church leaders said. “The way in which we fulfil our responsibilities to share the gospel must adapt to a changing world,” said Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a presentation to mission presidents in Provo, Utah, that was broadcast worldwide. The move is the latest example of the LDS church’s gradual embrace of the digital age, and a recognition that door-to-door proselytizing is not the most effective way to expand church membership, church scholars said. Many of the details about how the social media work will be carried out by missionaries and monitored by mission presidents have yet to be ironed out, church officials said. But it’s clear that the new rules mark a significant change in the way the church governs Internet access for missionaries. Previously, Internet use for missionaries was limited to once a week and only for communicating with friends and family back home or accessing official church sites. Those rules were designed to reduce distractions and temptations for missionaries expected to devote all their attention to serving the Lord, while leaving behind personal affairs. The announcement comes as the church sends more missionaries around the globe than at any time in history. There has been an unprecedented surge of missionaries since the church’s announced in October that it was lowering the minimum age for missionaries from 21 to 19 for women and from 19 to 18 for men. There are 70,000 young men and women on mission now, and church officials say there will be 85,000 by the end of the year. The previous record total of missionaries at one time was 61,600 in 2002, church figures show. Missions are considered rites of passage for many Mormons, broadening their perspective on the world, strengthening their faith and helping prepare some for future leadership roles within the church. Men serve two years while women go for 18 months. The new focus on social media will likely come as welcome news to young, tech-savvy missionaries, said Matthew Bowman, assistant professor of religion at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and author of the book, “The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith.” “This generation knows social networking, they know how this works,” Bowman said. “It’s much more appealing work than going door-todoor knocking and hoping somebody doesn’t slam the door in your face.”
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Cranbrook council rezones for potential amusement park By Arne Petryshen Cranbrook Townsman
Monday’s fivemember city council voted to allow a parcel of industrial-zoned land to be rezoned for amusement park use in a four-to-one vote. Resident Chris Hirn plans to build a family fun park with go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf and 3D simulators on the property located on Industrial Road 2. While nobody came forward during the public hearing, there were two letters of concern from citizens. “I do appreciate the comment about using industrial land for this type of use since we have talked about the limitations of that,” Coun. Bob Whetham said. “At the same time, I couldn’t think of another zone or location which could accommodate a use of this type.” Whetham said from that point of view he supports the application. “The other (letter) made reference to noise,” he said. “I am familiar with another facility in
the upper Columbia Valley which has been there for 18 years or more.” Whetham said that facility includes a gokart track and bumper boats, and despite being near a residential area, he said noise was never an issue. He said, given that the Cranbrook location is separated by a road and the old mill site, it is a reasonable request. Coun. Gerry Warner spoke to the letters as well from tenants of businesses in the area, which said it was not appropriate for an industrial park. “When this thing was first brought up, I thought a bit about it myself. I mean this is a tourist-type thing,” Warner said, comparing it to the water slides that used to be at the southern entrance of town. “They were right in sight of Highway 3 or Van Horne coming through town. Tourists would see it on a hot day and they would stop and use it.” On the other hand, Warner said, the family fun park
would be off in the industrial park, out of sight of tourists driving by. He worried that council was in too big a hurry to approve the rezoning. “Don’t misunderstand me, I’d love to see an amusement facility in town, especially for the kids and stuff, I’d love to see new business in town, but it ain’t for us to rush and approve something like this and then it turns out to be not the best kind of facility. I sit here at this table and I represent the public and I wonder if we’re not rushing into this thing without considering every aspect of it.” Coun. Sharon Cross noted that Moir Park was nearby and is also in an industrial zone. Cross said the noise levels have also been addressed in letters from Hirn. Coun. Denise Pallesen, act-
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The Fourth Annual Kids Triathlon is getting ready to swim, bike, and run July, 6 at the Trail Aquatic Centre, and this year organizers are adding an exciting new event. The fun race for children ages four to 12, includes a swim, bike and run, followed by a lunch celebration at the end of the race, but this year the triathlon is looking to get even more young athletes involved by employing a group mentality. “We’re trying to promote teams this year,” said Trail Recreation Coordinator Lisa Manaigre. “If people were less comfortable with the swimming or biking portion of the race, they could enter as a team. It might give more kids access to it that way.” Teams can be made up of three kids each performing a different leg of the race, or two can enter as a team if they choose to alternate with one doing two of the three legs. The Team categories are comprised of seven to nine, and 10 to 12 year olds, while for the individual race, there is the four-yearold division, followed by the five to six, seven to eight, nine to 10, and 11 and 12s. Distances vary for each group. The kids triathlon attracted nearly 90
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aspects of the event, the swim, the bike and the run, and try a challenging activity,” said Manaigre. The event starts at 9 a.m. and will go until noon, with check in at 8:15 a.m. Individuals and teams must register by Tuesday. For more information and for race distances and route, contact the Aquatic Centre at 3640084.
You could be excused if you lost focus with 3,000 pairs of eyes on you. But for Rossland martial artists James French and Mattias Hofmann, focus won’t be a problem. Both are extensively schooled in control, having achieved significant status as red stripe belts— one below black belt—and were selected as part of the upcoming Team Canada contingent heading to Coventry, England, for the 2013 World Tae Kwon Do championships next month. Self control through meditation and practice is the basis for their training, something they have both achieved in their approximately four years at the Trail Martial Arts studio under Jason Ayles and Mike Vroom. A lot of tae kwon do is psychological, especially in competition, said French, a 17-year-old recent graduate of Rossland Secondary School. He will compete in sparring and patterns, a combination of fast and slow, light and forceful movements together with extensive footwork. It’s the first world tournament for French, who won gold last September in Kelowna at the Western Canadian Tae Kwon Do championships, then bronze a few weeks later at the Canadian championships. He will be relying on muscle memory, gleaned from hundreds of hours of practice in the dojo and countless more at home, and original mind created through “mat chat” with Ayles at the beginning of each tae kwon do session. Through Ayles, French has been able to cultivate focus on a task until he is done. But for the world tournament, French will also rely
on his intuition. “I am not entirely sure how I am going to cope with doing it in front of so many people,” he said. “You want to stay calm in a sparring match. You are extremely focused on one particular aspect of your opponent.” Not worrying about the thousands of people on hand to watch the event, that attracts over 3,000 competitors from around the world. For Hofmann, 12, a Grade 6 student at RSS, he is already focused, doing more mental training and meditation. He won gold at the Western Canadian championships and followed that up with another gold in patterns at the Canadian championships. Ayles felt he was ready to challenge on the world stage after four years of practice. “Right now I am not thinking about how far it is and how big of an event it is, I’m thinking about going to England to have some fun,” Hofmann said. “I’ll get to the arena and it will be pretty scary and an overwhelming sight. I’ll cope with it however I can, maybe do some meditation and try not to think of how big it is.” Hofmann will be there with his mother, Karen Lavender, and will also be visiting his grandparents. The two athletes will be sorted into classes at the world championships according to their weight, the colour of belt attained, and their age. Although French prefers patterns and Hofmann sparring, each one excels in the other discipline. To bring home a medal, however, could prove tougher to accomplish than here at home, and both athletes admit the experience of a world tournament will be medal enough.
BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR The Greater Trail Winter Swim Club went south to compete in the Spokane Summer Solstice Long Course swim meet last weekend, and came home with a load of hardware. Eleven swimmers from Greater Trail joined over 400 other competitiors, as the first Canadian contingent to race in the meet.
It was also the first time Trail swimmers had competed in an outdoor pool long-course meet. Dylan Kormendy placed first in all his swims, winning the boys high point award and trophy for boys 10 and under. Eden Kormnedy did almost as well taking gold in all her events but one, where she earned silver in the 100-metre backstroke.
James Pilla meanwhile captured first in the 50 back and a bronze in the 100 free. Aby Elwood, claimed three second place finishes in the 100 fly, 200 fly, and 100 free with a third place finish in the 50 fly. Sharman Thomas claimed two second place finishes in the 50 back and 200 back with a third place finish in the 50 fly.
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo placed 2nd in the 800 free and a third in the 200 breast. Ian Markus two third place finishes in the 100 free and 800 free where he took 1:54 of his best time. Tess Markus swam to two third place finishes in the 50 free and 50 back and Martin Gonzalez completed his first 1500 free in 19 min 32 sec.
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On your mark - get set - go register your child for the fourth annual Kids Triathlon at the Trail Aquatic Centre before the deadline Tuesday. This year organizers are promoting a team concept. athletes last year, and Manaigre is hoping for even more. The triathlon also welcomes back Easy Rock’s Chris Kuchar as official announcer, and one very important aspect of the race that often gets overlooked is the people who make it go. “It’s the volunteers that help make it work, we don’t have the funding to hire
people to help so its all of the volunteers that come out to help are greatly appreciated.” The event began when Trail Recreation teamed up with Teck and Gericks Cycle to promote youth fitness and, with the popularity of triathlons growing, the concept seemed like a good fit. “It’s just a neat opportunity to have kids try the different
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Rossland Trail Roller Girls host first roller derby match at Cominco Arena BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR
The Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG) is making its mark in Trail history this month with the first ever live roller derby game at the Cominco Arena. And to promote the Saturday bout, derby girls will be at the Trail Market today selling tickets. Free tickets will be given out to the first 20 people to engage their core and out plank a team representative at the market along the Esplanade from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. The newly amalgamated team, made up of combined players from the former Gnarlie’s Angels of Rossland and Trail’s Bad News Betties, has only ever dreamed of playing in the Trail arena until now. The city has now given these locally talented women a chance to introduce the fastest growing sport in the world to Trail, a city that prides itself on being B.C.’s num- Rossland Trail Roller Girls host the Mountain Town Maulers from Cranbrook at the Cominco ber one sports town. RTRG has ral- Arena Saturday.
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lied a team from the East Kootenay, the Mountain Town Maulers of Cranbrook, to come play in West Kootenay Roller Derby territory. AM Ford presents Helter Smelter, a separate game from the league’s regular schedule put on by RTRG and supported by team sponsors. A half time show from Steps Dance Company, a beer garden, 50/50 draw and door prizes round out
the night. Fans are asked to dress to impress, with an RTRG super fan contest awarding those who come decked out in team colours (red, yellow and black) or in a great costume. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first whistle blown at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($2 for kids 12 and under) and can be purchased in Trail at Cedar Avenue Salon, Hall Printing, Gerick
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Camp Cawabunga for ages 6 to 8, and Summer Adventure Camp for ages 9 to 12 starts on Tuesday. All summer long we will be offering weekly themed camps packed full of fun activities such as fieldtrips, swimming, games and sports, arts and crafts,
make believe and role play, guest speakers, and free pizza on Friday’s. At Gyro Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with drop off starting at 8:30 a.m. Pick your favourite theme week, or come to all. Full week registrations will receive a free camp t-shirt. Call early as
spots fill up fast. The 4th Annual Kids Triathlon is on July 6 at the Trail Aquatic Centre. For ages 4 to 12 years involves each group to swim, bike, and run to the finish line. Join us for a fun day of fitness and celebrate your accomplishment with our
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THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Now that new coach John Tortorella has been hired, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis can try to complete a long-delayed project in conjunction with Sunday’s NHL draft - trading goaltender Roberto Luongo. “We’re going to try and accomplish that goal,” Gillis said this week. “We’ll see what happens.” If other teams do not find the nine years remaining on Luongo’s US$64million contract onerous, his trade could help the Canucks acquire a veteran or some young talent in the form of prospects or draft picks. But Gillis will not be dealing from a position of strength. Although Luongo’s contract has a reasonable annual salary-cap hit of $5.3 million, clubs have to reduce their cap maximum to $64.3 million from about $70 million as part of the new collective bargaining agreement. The Canucks will also be missing a key bargaining chip if they want to move Luongo, who must agree to waive his notrade clause. “I think it’s a strong draft,” said Gillis. “I think there’s opportunity, but we don’t have a second-round pick, because we traded it at the trade deadline to try and get stronger for the playoffs. That’s a practice that I don’t like, and I haven’t liked, and I’m not sure what we can do with that.” The Canucks sent their second-round pick to the Dallas Stars for centre Derek Roy and minor-league defenceman Kevin Connauton. Roy produced just one point in the playoffs as the Canucks were swept in the first round by the San Jose Sharks. NHL clubs head into this year’s draft with significant change looming when the 2013-14 season begins. In addition to salary-cap challenges, teams must deal with the implications of realignment
2013 NHL Draft Order At Prudential Center Newark, N.J. June 30 First Round 1. Colorado 2. Florida 3. Tampa Bay 4. Nashville 5. Carolina 6. Calgary 7. Edmonton 8. Buffalo 9. New Jersey 10. Dallas 11. Philadelphia 12. Phoenix 13. Winnipeg 14. Columbus 15. N.Y. Islanders 16. Buffalo (from Minnesota) 17. Ottawa 18. Detroit 19. Columbus (from N.Y. Rangers) 20. San Jose 21. Toronto 22. Calgary (from St. Louis) 23. Washington 24. Vancouver 25. Montreal 26. Anaheim 27. Columbus (from Los Angeles) 28. Calgary (from Pittsburgh) 29. Dallas (from Boston) 30. Chicago
and tougher battles for prime playoff positions. Gillis expects the challenges and changes to spur trades. “There’s going to be a lot more moving parts now in the draft with compliance buyouts, a lower cap number, teams that are in a very narrow bend and want to improve and want to improve immediately,” he said. “There’s a lot of different synergies going into this draft, I think, than in past years.” Under the new collective bargaining agreement that ended the NHL lockout, each team can buy out two players this season and next season to reduce salaries in compliance with the cap. Boughtout contracts do not count against the salary cap, but timing is becoming critical. The current buyout window closes July 4, a day before free agency opens. But a buyout is not necessarily the best option for Luongo, because the Canucks would get nothing for an elite goaltender who should still be in demand, although perhaps less than in the past. Also, the Canucks have two other prime buyout candidates - highpriced defenceman Keith Ballard ($4.2 million annually) and winger David Booth ($4.25 million.)
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Many ways to get critiques on amateur writing Mailbox
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(you are responsible for all costs), put it in a blog or on an Internet site for free (you will get myriad comments, many worthless, and you’d better have a thick skin), enter a writing contest, or submit a short version to a magazine. You also can go to the nearest library and find a listing of literary agents. An agent will help get your book into the hands of a reputable publisher or reviewer. Getting published is not easy, but if you have talent and skill, it is possible. Dear Annie: Our daughter was asked to be the maid of honor at her friend’s wedding.
can afford to host. Your daughter could also ask the other bridesmaids to host this shower with her, providing more resources and perhaps accommodating a larger guest list. If the other bridesmaids are not interested or if the bride insists on 78 women, your daughter should offer to bow out of the wedding party. We hope the bride will then understand how unreasonable she is being and back off. Dear Annie: Your answer to “Parents at Wits’ End,” whose bipolar son would not take his meds, exemplifies the dilemma posed by mental illness in this country, namely that without the patient’s cooperation matters may quickly grow hopeless. My wife had severe bipolar disorder. It was only luck that kept her aggressive driving from killing all of us and enabled her to keep her job. A friend urged
me to leave with my children, but I knew my kids would be devastated, and I worried that my wife would kill herself. My wife saw a doctor who prescribed an antidepressant, but she did not want a mood stabilizer. The antidepres-
sant by itself sent her spiraling, as she knew it would. The doctor’s nurse later told me, “We knew something was wrong, but she wouldn’t talk about it when she came in.” Less than a year later, my wife committed suicide, breaking all of
our hearts. If a bipolar person cannot cooperate, the family can do nothing but pray. -- Wiser in Tennessee Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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She was very excited about it. We planned a small shower for her closest friends and family. Now the bride and her mother have given us a list of 78 women to invite. I checked the etiquette book and found no encouragement for such a large event. The 78 women are also invited to the wedding reception. We simply cannot afford such a large shower, and the bride’s parents know it. I do not understand how they could expect us to handle such a large event. Our daughter doesn’t want to lose the bride’s friendship. Should she bow out of the wedding? -Anxious Parent Dear Anxious: No bride should demand such extravagant favors. Your daughter should tell her that she cannot manage such a large affair and ask that the guest list be trimmed to 30 women or however many she
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Dear Annie: I’ve been trying to write a novel for a year. The problem is, I have no support from my family. My wife and friends always groan when I ask them to read what I’ve written. I’m trying to be considerate of their level of interest and don’t want them to be annoyed with me, but I need some feedback on my writing. That being said, would you know where I could send my pages for review? I’d like to know if my story is interesting the way I’m writing it, or if I need to develop it better. -Amateur Author in El Paso, Texas Dear Author: There are various ways to get your written material in front of an audience. You can ask writing teachers to look at it. You can search for a writers workshop or try meetup.com for a writing group that critiques members’ work. You can self-publish
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, June 29, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re full of energy today! In fact, you might be tempted to go overboard or offer more than you can deliver, so do be aware of this. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel content today and pleased with your own company. In fact, you will enjoy some moments of solitude if you can squeeze them into your busy day. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Relations with others, especially in groups, will be upbeat and positive today. Enjoy talking to a female acquaintance, but don’t promise more than you can deliver. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal details about your private life might be made public today. (Oops.) Be aware of this. When talking to authority figures, don’t agree to do something unless
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you really want to do it. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Travel plans and anything that has to do with publishing, the media and higher education look positive today. You are looking forward to something in your future. (That’s always a plus.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t give away the farm today. I say this because you’re feeling generous, and if you have to divide something, you might not be fair to yourself. (You count, too.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Discussions with partners and close friends, plus members of the general public, will be warm and sunny today (sounds like a weather report). Nevertheless, be prepared to cooperate with others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Things will go well at work today as long as you are realistic about what you can
do. Don’t agree to take on more than you can handle. Be realistic. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a lovely, playful day. Enjoy sports events, musical performances, the theater, movies and fun times with children. Romance with someone unusual might begin. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You have big plans for
something at home, or perhaps family members are hopeful about something in the near future. Later in the day, your ideas might be more realistic. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It’s easy to be positive and optimistic today, which is a good thing. Why? Because essentially, your thoughts are creating your world. (It’s true.)
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Be careful with money and cash flow today, because you might go overboard. You could spend too much money on something or be too casual. YOU BORN TODAY You have the ability to make your dreams come true. Therefore, pay attention to your visions and life purpose. You are a truth seeker and scorn phoniness in oth-
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ers. Many are attracted to aviation, dance and speed. You always will be fun-loving and childlike. A major change might take place in the coming year, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2004. Birthdate of: Gary Busey, actor; Maria Conchita Alonso, actress; Sharon Lawrence, actress. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206
MLS#2216791
Warfield $74,900 ICE PR AT E GR
For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for all ages.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543
Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for
Services
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A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
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LOOKING for 2 full-time cooks at Camp Koolaree 6 miles north of Nelson on Kootenay Lake for 4-5 weeks starting July 7th. Housing and food included on site. Contact Peter @ 250-367-7236 or visitcampkoolaree.ca for more information.
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MLS#2217007
Montrose $189,900
Warfield $64,000 S RE AC 20
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MLS#2216322
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Glenmerry $239,000 RD YA PER U S
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Fruitvale $319,000 ICK ON QUESSI LE S S AB PO VAIL A
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Miral Heights $395,000
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Trail $134,500 W NE
East Trail $189,900
Fruitvale $259,900
MLS#2218753
Montrose $195,000 T SPO EAT R G
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Waneta $489,000
Fruitvale $479,000
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Warfield $229,900
Trail $159,000
Redstone $70,000 & $79,000
Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24
Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30
Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21
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Classifieds
Real Estate
Real Estate Homes Wanted
For Sale By Owner Christina Lake level entry 3 bed, 3 bath House: full daylight basement: .5 acre. Open concept, vaulted ceilings country kitchen with pantry Garage, extra parking, easy access. Extras, quality, move in ready. 250-365-5582
Heavy Duty Machinery
GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Misc. Wanted 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
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for earliest August 1st.or Sept 1st.Can accommodate date for the right place & arrangement. Reasonable pricing for Sale. 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. 250231-2174 daytime. Monika
Kootenays
Above Kootenay Lake. 4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:
ALL WEST KOOTENAY REAL ESTATE
www.KootenayConnection.com
FREE Market Evaluation Air Miles/Moving Trailer GREG GRITCHIN
Century21Mountainview Realty 1-250-365-9791
Lots MUST SELL! 40x40 lot at Christina Lakeside Resort. 31’ trailer with deck, underground sprinklers. $81,500. obo. Contact kbentley8787@gmail.com
1-780-566-0707
Rentals
Stellar Place Adult Townhome #36, 2 Bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, Central air enclosed garage, laundry on main, bright & open for photos or showing please call 604-534-2190
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Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 CASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd appt., f/s, coin-op laundry. 250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.
Rentals
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Suites, Lower
GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1Bdrm. available. 250368-8391, 250-367-9456
BLUEBERRY, 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite, Unfurnished, F/S New carpets, Non smoker N/P, $475/mth + utilities References please Call 250-365-7550
ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250362-5030, 250-362-3385 ROSSLAND, 2bd. furn/unfurn.,covered carport, clean& quiet, N/S, N/P. 250-362-9473 TRAIL, 1bd. suite, Jul.1st. Incl. power, water & heat. $485./mo. Apply at 468A Rossland Ave. or phone 780919-6848 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 UPPER WARFIELD, 2bd. apt. $700./mo. +util. avail. July 1st. 250-231-3538 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888
Commercial/ Industrial
Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908
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Fireside Inn & Conference Centre
580 sq ft commercial retail space, looking for a tenant to complement the tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy Call 250-365-2128 rob@firesideinn.ca
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City of Trail - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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Garage Sales Genelle, Sat & Sun, June 29 & 30th, 6 - 2, 102 - 12th Ave household items, tools, misc if weather permits SHAVERS BENCH, 2237 7th Ave. Sat. Jun.29, 9-1. Bikes, Misc. items. No Early Birds. SUNNINGDALE, 516 Portia Cres. Sat. Jun.29, 8:30-2pm. BACK Yard. Multi-family. Antiques, Baby items, office furniture. No Early Birds. W.TRAIL, 1198 Tamarac Ave. Sat. Jun.29, 8-4. Rods ‘n Reels, Downriggers, hand tied flies, hunting jackets and more
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Merchandise for Sale
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Diesel gen set 2007 Kobota 12.4 kw $4400 Bob 250-3545366, email: cla725@shaw.ca
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516 Portia Cres, Sunningdale (back yard)
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Multi-family Antiques, baby items, office furniture. No early birds.
Sat, June 29 8:30am - 2pm
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Sat, June 29 9am - 1pm
2237 7th Ave, Shavers Bench Bikes, misc items No early birds
Rossland
1198 Tamarac Ave, West Trail
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Rods n’ reels, downriggers, hand tied flies hunting jackets and more
Sat, June 29 8am - 4pm
Garage sales & open Houses
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KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
PENTICTON
ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975
ANDRES WIRELESS
101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. (250) 493-3800
VERNON
WEST KELOWNA
KAMLOOPS
101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496
PENTICTON
ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566
KELOWNA
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
KAMLOOPS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES B USINESS ANDRES CAR AUDIO
745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700
CASTLEGAR
Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880
CRANBROOK
215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007
200-1965 Columbia Ave. 101 Kootenay St. North (250) 365-6455 (250) 426-8927
TELUS KIOSK
NELSON
Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258
300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773
KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944
WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca Ron & Darlene Your
Call now for a Free Home Evaluation
OPEN HOUSE
Local Home Team
Saturday June 29 11am-1pm
We Sell Great Homes!
1025 Regan Crescent, Trail
$259,000
3461 Marigold Drive
3151 Iris Crescent
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale
Perfect location in Glenmerry -1 block to the school and park. Perfect price - no house is more affordable this close to the school. Perfect timing - you will be moved in and settled before school starts in September” Call us today
Great family home in Glenmerry. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Garage, patio, private backyard. Lots of nice renovations already done to this home. Private back entrance allows extra parking. Owner wants it sold.
5 bdrms & 3 baths. Great family home featuring recent updates to kitchen, deck and new gutters. Across the street from a park and minutes to downtown Fruitvale.
$199,000
$219,000
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
$297,900
Call Jodi 250-231-2331
OPEN HOUSE
STING NEW LI
Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331
3353 Dahlia Crescent, Trail
2807 Happy Valley Road, Rossland
Spacious and immaculate family home in Miral Heights. Great location, tastefully decorated with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Call now before it’s gone!
Stunning home and property! Located on over 6 acres of prime land, this meticulously designed and built home offers mature landscaping, open, sunny floor plan and views from every window. Inground swimming pool, 6 stall barn, the list goes on. Call today!
3 bdrm Glenmerry bungalow. Many upgrades including roofing, furnace, a/c and hot water tank. New 100 amp electrical panel to be installed before possession. Single car garage in a great location, close to elementary school and on bus routes. Excellent back yard with good privacy.
Fabulous log home on 1.95 acres. This home features a large country kitchen with double-sided fireplace, wood stove, 5 bdrms, large 60 ft covered deck with amazing views, family room, workshop, two double garages and a 20x40 Quonset. Close to town with a country feel.
3 bdrm 2 bath family home featuring fireplace, hardwood floors and hot tub. Nice patio area and flower gardens. Come check it out!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
2302 Happy Valley Rd, Rossland
2250 McBride Street, Trail
$999,000
$349,000
$184,900
$575,000
2314 Thompson Avenue, Rossland
$229,000
2470 Colin Crescent, Trail
STING NEW LI
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
5,000 sq. ft. shop with 18 ft ceiling, in floor heating, office space, lunch room, washroom and shower. Large truck doors at each end. Excellent condition and very clean. Good highway exposure and access. C7 zoning allows a wide scope of uses. Call Art (250) 368-8818
It’s that time of year again!
$479,000
The perfect big family home located in Miral Heights. 4200 sq.ft. completely finished, 5 bdrms and 3 baths, 3 gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and many more features. Call for your viewing!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Commercial Lease Old Waneta Road
SOLD
Wed June 26 2-5pm
Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Sunningdale! Sit in your flat, fully fenced back yard on your large deck and enjoy the relaxation! New kitchen, new flooring, renovated on both levels, newer roof, carport, and huge family room! Don’t wait this is a beauty!
TRAIL IN BLOOM 2013 GARDEN CONTEST 1894 Mountain Street, Fruitvale
Here’s What YOU Can Do Help:
$65,000
Serviced and ready to go, this 66x105 generous lot is among new houses and has gorgeous views. Bring your plans and break ground this Spring! MLS# K213996.
• Mow your lawn (doesn’t matter if it is dry and yellowed) but keep it neat. • Clean up the boulevards and sidewalks around your home. • Deadhead or pick weeds in public floral beds. • Clean up after your pets. • Help your neighbours who may not be able to tidy up their yard or boulevard.
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
Teck’s Mad Hatters’ Luncheon 3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail
956 Spokane Street, Trail
$308,000
$167,888
Renovated Glenmerry home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Features bamboo floors, new windows and doors, new heat pump and furnace... and the list goes on. Outside has covered parking and storage shed. Come see for yourself!
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
Call Terry 250-231-1101
July 27, 12 - 2:30pm.
16A Redstone Drive, Rossland
Tickets available at Century 21 Kootenay Homes Inc., or Columbia Greenhouse.
$395,000includes GST
Currently under construction. This spacious contemporary style 3 bdrm home has lots to offer to the active family. Featuring an open floor plan with spacious covered front deck and amazing views!
Visit www.trail.ca/bloom for more information.
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41
Tonnie Stewart
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-231-0153
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Cell: 250-365-9665
ext 33
Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Christine Albo
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Art Forrest
ext 42
c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-231-1101
ext 48
terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
ext 51
jodi.beamish@century21.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