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BY TIMES STAFF Police efforts to arrest a man wanted on outstanding warrants tragically turned into a river search effort on Wednesday afternoon.

On Thursday, the police issued a press release stating 28-year-old Andrew Lee Evans was classified as missing however presumed drowned.

Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations) South East District, said in the release that police attended a home in Glenmerry on Wednesday to arrest Evans on several unendorsed arrest warrants.

Evans was seen fleeing upstairs where he jumped from a second storey window. He evaded police and ran into the Columbia River.

The officers notified the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire/Rescue (KBRFR) and its river rescue boat was launched.

From the shoreline, officers observed Evans swimming back towards the shore where he clung to a tree branch while speaking with officers on the river's edge.

The release said officers tried to convince Evans to exit the river however, Evans swam away from shore.

The officers maintained visual contact until Evans reached the Rock Island rapids where he disappeared from view for a short time. He resurfaced and appeared to be in distress, said the release, before disappearing again.

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SD20 settles funding shortfall for programs

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Three community schools are breathing a 2815 Highway Drive sigh of relief after budget cuts to their youth 250.368.9151 at risk programs weren’t as deep as originally thought.

At a June board meeting, School District 20 (SD20) superintendent Greg Luterbach revealed a $19,000 budget shortfall in the CommunityLINK program, jeopardizing child and youth at risk programs based out of Webster Elementary, Robson Elementary and Blueberry Creek Community School (BCCS).

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Community in Bloom adds last bit of polish to city International judges arrive next week

BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

Trail's place on the international blooming scene will soon be planted by judges, who may not have to look too far for some of the city's toughest competition.

For the first time, Castlegar is competing against the Silver City in an international Communities in Bloom competition for a population of under 10,000.

The neighbouring cities are facing off against Pembroke, Ont; Citta di Savigliano, Cueno (Italy); and Sidmouth, Deven (UK).

Two international judges arrive July 18 for a two-day visit that will include a tour of the city's quaint neighbourhoods, facilities and summer festivities.

“Let's face it, it doesn't matter who wins,” said Dan Rodlie, Trail Community in Bloom (CiB) chair.

“Just to be recognized like that brings people in and they know when they come to a town with a full-bloom rating that there are certain standards upheld.”

Trail has kept its standards high for over a decade, scoring the maximum five-bloom rating for 10 of the 11 years it's competed in the competition that invites judges into communities to rate criteria like tidiness, environmental action and floral displays.

A city has to work its way up the ranks – winning in it's provincial and national categories before it can even be judged at the international level.

The smelting town has come a long way since it first signed up in 2002.

“They're not just looking at the flowers, they're looking at what we do to make this city liveable,” added Rodlie's wife Lana.

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City of Trail works crew member, Gerry Bertolucci, mounting the various clan tartans along the sidewalk through Gyro Park “We're trying to say this is an international city, you want to come here because we have everything.”

CiB is celebrating Trail's Scottish heritage this year by transforming the Gyro Park walkway into "Avenue of the Clans,” where nearly 30 banners made from tartan patterns of Trail's Scottish pioneer families are being hung from pathway light posts.

After the first bridge was built in 1912, Scottish immigrants moved across the water to settle downriver in East Trail, which came to be known

as "Little Scotland.”

“The judges over the years have always said that we're missing the boat on our ethnicity, that we're not promoting it as we should,” said Rodlie.

“We are, as they consider, of a European flair.”

Unlike a routinely quiet visit, these judges will be in for a lively treat, which is sure to show off the city's community spirit.

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LOCAL

Town & Country From musical theatre to rock stardom Rossland resident adds to her wide range of talents

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A local theatre buff has tripped into life as a rock star with Australian band Sonicanimation.

Nadine Tremblay, at times known locally as Liz Stephens from “Ski Bum: The Musical” or an Andrews Sister with “Company Jump,” has taken on a new persona with musical partner and boyfriend Rupert Keiller.

Keiller began working as a DJ in the early 1990s, primarily performing in Australia, where he flooded the Melbourne music scene alongside band mate Adrian Cartwright (who is no longer part of the group).

Eight years since the group's last album, Tremblay now adds her voice as cowriter and singer to Sonicanimation's latest “Once More From the Bottom,” which was released in March of this year.

The 34-year-old was star struck this spring, when they toured the East Coast of Australia and performed in front of millions.

She is not exiting the theatre stage per say but trying her hand at a new venue.

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Nadine Tremblay had fun filming “Punk On The Dance Floor,” one of Australian band Sonicanimation’s new hit songs that she’s featured in. She hasn’t completely exited musical theatre but has jumped into life as a musician. and flexing her vocal chords under Sonicanimation, she's known as “Sexton Blake,” which means fake in Cockney.

“The first time I DJ'd I was constantly pressing the synch button instead of beat matching properly. This is essentially cheating by most DJ standards and so I thought the name was fitting,” she explained. “It is also the name of a fictional character in numerous mystery novels and I like the sound of it.”

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liked the sound of Tremblay for nearly a decade.

With a degree in opera and a certificate in musical theatre from the Canadian College of performing Arts in Victoria, Tremblay has been delighting the local crowds musically in a variety of ways.

She has performed and directed with the Gold Fever Follies and has taught musical theatre and tap at Turning Pointe Dance Studio and Rossland Recreation, with the occasional workshop with Steps Dance. She also co-directed the Rossland Glee Club, “an amateur group of local singers who like to sing an eclectic repertoire to occasional jazz hands.”

In her first and only show with the Rossland Light Opera Players, Tremblay played her dream role of Maria in “The Sound of Music.”

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Charles Bailey Theatre was nominated for B.C. Artist of the Year in 2012 for her tribute to the Andrew Sisters in “Company Jump.”

The Rossland resident co-wrote, produced and performed the 1940s swing-music styles at least 10 times at Music in the Park in Trail and Castlegar, the BC Seniors Games and all across the East and West Kootenay.

After meeting other professional performers in Rossland, Tremblay co-found Iron Mountain Theatre – original musical theatre from the Alpine City.

The group's most popular show to date, “Ski Bum: The Musical,” toured resort towns across the province. But other hits like “White Star Lady,” “Mennonite Mafia,” “Tribute to Mining,” and the most recent “Electro Social Club” were also successful offspring.

She adores musical

theatre but grapples with the overhead involved.

“This is not to say that the life of a musician earns me a living but logistically it is way easier,” she explained. “You don't need to book shows two to three years ahead of time, design a set, create costumes, write a script and create a lighting plot . . . you just grab your instruments, computer, passport, electronic press kit and go.”

Performing on the fly is what Sonicanimation is all about. The group explores all musical genres—including hip hop, funk and rock – and delivers in a highenergy show.

“We are not to be taken too seriously as the music is pretty humorous and tongue and cheek,” said Tremblay. “I like it for that reason.”

The new album explains why Keiller was at the bottom — or at least what he considered the bottom with jobs sucking his soul, bitter relationships and the bank knocking at his door.

That isn't the case anymore. Prior to meeting Tremblay, Keiller finally reached a point in his life where he was comfortable being himself and was content on his own. Of course when he wasn't looking for love, he found it.

Tremblay's drive only further encouraged him to get back to his music.

“Nadine is one of those gems that is very rare. She has this amazing, engaging dynamic presence on stage and people are immediately attracted to her,” he said. “She's not afraid of being goofy and theatrical, which really fits in with what Sonic is known for.

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Regional

Judges will tour city’s parks

Body recovered from lake where Trail man drowned

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

The body of a male was recovered from Little Wilson Lake on Tuesday in the area where a Trail resident went missing on May 25.

Although there is not a positive identification that the remains are those of 32-year-old Michael Guthrie, who was presumed drowned in the lake after his canoe capsized, police did confirm that the family of Guthrie has been notified of the recovery.

The body was transported to the BC Coroner Services in Vernon where an autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, Sgt. Darryl Little of the Kootenay Boundary Detachment said in a press release.

The initial examination of the body did not reveal evidence of foul play, he said.

The Slocan Lake RCMP received a call Tuesday afternoon, from three males who were camping in the area, to report they had found a body floating face down in the lake, located near New Denver.

Coroner identifies person killed in off-road motorcycle accident

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

Brian Hall, age 59, has been identified as the Rossland resident killed following an off-road motorcycling accident on July 2.

The BC Coroners Service confirmed his identity this week and continue, with the RCMP, to investigate his death.

Last week, Trail and Greater District RCMP and BC Coroner Services attended the scene of the fatal motorcycle collision after

receiving a report of an apparent accidental death of a dirt bike rider.

The deceased failed to show up at a friend’s house after a day of dirt biking alone on July 2.

The two friends commenced a search on July 3 and located Hall that morning in a heavily treed area several kilometres from Casino, south of Trail.

Scene examination revealed that Hall had lost control of his bike and collided with a tree sustaining an instantly fatal injury as a result.

U.S. officials notified of incident

FROM PAGE 1 The KBRFR boat arrived on the scene as Evans disappeared from view for the second time. A search of the area leading to the U.S. border failed to locate Evans. U.S. law enforcement and rescue agencies were notified of the incident.

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) was notified Wednesday but will not be assert-

Cranbrook

Nazareth concert cancelled after singer collapses

ing jurisdiction in the matter.

The IIO investigates officer-related incidents of deaths or serious harm.

Although Evans is presumed drowned, he is listed as missing.

He is five-foot-eight, 135 pounds and wearing a white shirt and green/blue shorts. If the public has any information please contact the Trail and Greater District RCMP.

By Sally MacDonald

Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Concert promoters are offering profuse apologies after the Nazareth concert in Cranbrook came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, July 9, almost as soon as it began.

The Scottish hard rock band was set to begin its western Canadian tour at the Cranbrook Curling Centre on Tuesday night, but 30 seconds into the first song, front man Dan McCafferty collapsed on stage, requiring urgent medical attention. The rest of the concert was cancelled.

The band was 90 minutes late coming to the stage; set to begin

at 9:30 p.m., the first song wasn’t played until 11 p.m.

Now concert promoters HM Productions, run by Cranbrook locals Isaac Hockley and Jody McInnes, are handing out refunds and offering apologies to disappointed concertgoers.

“We just want to apologize to everybody who came out to support us. You can get your money back; all you’ve got to do is bring your ticket stubs in to Bridge Interiors,” Hockley told the Townsman on Wednesday.

Some concertgoers were angry that the concert was cancelled, but Hockley said it was com-

pletely out of promoters’ control.

“We’ve got to remember we’re talking about a person here.

Number one is his safety,” he said.

McCafferty, 66, suffered a lung problem on stage Tuesday night, Hockley explained. He collapsed because he wasn’t getting enough air.

“He is stable. We’re not sure what’s going on with the rest of the tour; that hasn’t been disclosed yet,” said Hockley.

HM Productions is committed to providing refunds for everybody with a ticket stub.

“All of the people are getting

their money back, 100 per cent,” Hockley said.

The promoters will lose money from the event, he went on, and they won’t be able to bring any bands to Cranbrook for a few months.

“We want to make sure everybody understands that we’re taking a really big hit here. It’s a contract; we pay a deposit to have Nazareth here. We get them and whatever happens after that, that’s what happens,” said Hockley, adding that promoters have other expenses such as sound, facility rental and insurance.

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FROM PAGE 1 and the entertainment will continue the following day when they indulge in the Trail Market’s sights, sounds and tastes.

Trail’s nearly 50 parks — 105 acres of sports, passive and green space — will eat up much of the city tour.

“The judges like to see that we’re actually using our parks because really we have more parks than Penticton,” laughed Rodlie.

Tours will highlight the continuous work on the White Garden (a recreation of the Sissinghurst Castle Garden in England located at the end of the Esplanade), a new garden at the top of the Glover Road hill that features a rock wall, a new playground in Sunningdale and interpretive signage that explains the significance of Trail’s historical murals.

Though city flowerbeds are missing some abundance in downtown Trail this year, as construction limited planting in front of the Trail Memorial Centre and a few other spots along Victoria Avenue, volunteers are out adding last minute touches of colour.

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Provincial

B.C.’s Prince of Pot on way home?

Pier Pressure in Penticton

By Jeff Nagel

Surrey North Delta Leader

B.C.’s Prince of Pot could be on the verge of an epic homecoming.

Marc Emery has been imprisoned in a U.S. jail since 2010 for selling marijuana seeds and recently applied to return to Canada to serve the rest of his five-year sentence.

His wife Jodie Emery broke the news on Twitter Wednesday that the U.S. government has now approved his transfer.

“Oh my god!!! Now Canada has to make a decision!!” she tweeted.

She urged Emery’s supporters to write to the federal public safety minister to urge Ottawa to approve his transfer back to Canada.

It’s not yet clear whether he would continue to serve time in jail here or if he could be released on conditions.

If Emery is freed it could have big implications for the budding marijuana legalization movement in B.C. Sensible BC campaigners who aim to force a provincial referendum on pot reform are poised to launch a petition campaign this fall. Elections BC has given the initiative the green light to begin registering canvassers next week.

Emery sold pot seeds by mail order from 1994 to 2005 in an effort to raise funds to end marijuana prohibition. He was arrested in Canada by U.S. agents in 2005 and originally faced a 30-year sentence before a plea-bargain gave him a reduced five-year term. Emery was extradited to the U.S. when the Canadian government refused to let him serve his time in this country. His supporters have always considered him a political prisoner.

Much has changed while the leader of the B.C. Marijuana Party has been behind bars.

The biggest milestone was last November’s vote in Washington State to legalize marijuana possession and set up a government system for sales.

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Kelowna

Clark wins byelection, gets seat in Legislature Kelowna Cap. News Premier Christy Clark offered her thanks tonight for Westside-Kelowna byelection voters welcoming her with “open arms and open hearts” to become their next MLA.

Clark easily won the byelection with more than 62.7 per cent of the popular vote, an increase over the 58 per cent mark achieved

by Liberal candidate Ben Stewart in the May 14 provincial election.

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campaign platforms was her ability she said to deliver on her promises to WestsideKelowna constituents as the premier, and she will hit the road running with a press conference tomorrow to announce further road patching and pavement funding for the troubled Westside Road, ranked as the most dangerous road in the province.

During her victory speech at the Delta Grand surrounded by hundreds of supporters, Clark noted her commitment to pursue making Westside Road a safer and scenic drive, to start the planning process for a second Okanagan Lake bridge

crossing, a new health centre that includes mental health care services, building on the post-secondary skills training foundation set

by UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College and to encourage a thriving high tech development industry.

She also addressed the people who did not vote for her in the byelection, saying that “if you did not vote for me tonight, I will work hard to get your vote four years from now.”

Clark also saluted Stewart for sacrificing his MLA seat, placing the interests of the Liberal Party ahead of his own personal interests. “I have never seen anybody with the work

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ethic and commitment that Ben has,” said Clark.

Stewart also served as Clark’s byelection campaign chairman, and the premier said he will continue to play an advisory role for her and the government.

Clark also revived the spirit of W.A.C. Bennett and his son Bill Bennett, both long serving premiers of B.C. who helped put Kelowna and the Okanagan on the map.

“The people of West Kelowna deserve nothing less so lets get on with it with vigour and energy,” she said.

Fellow Central Okanagan Liberal MLAs Steve Thomson (Kelowna-Mission) and Norm Letnick (Kelowna-Lake Country) both said it’s great for the region to have the premier as a local MLA, an opinion also echoed by Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray, particularly since city hall falls within the Westside-Kelowna riding boundaries.

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NATIONAL QUEBEC

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Portrait emerges of engineer linked to derailment State of emergency to be lifted in High River

THE CANADIAN PRESS HIGH RIVER, Alta. - Alberta Premier Alison Redford says a local state of emergency in flood-stricken High River in southern Alberta is to be lifted as scheduled today.

The emergency declaration was made almost immediately when the town was swamped in a matter of hours three weeks ago and the entire community of 13,000 had to be evacuated.

Redford also says the province is handing control of High River back to its town council.

She says provincial support will remain.

“We are not going anywhere,” she said at a news conference in High River on Thursday. “This is only another phase.

We’re in it for the long haul.”

Opposition Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith, who is from High River, had wanted the legislature reconvened so the province could extend the state of emergency.

Redford said there’s no real need for that.

“There’s no magic that having a provincial state of emergency in place ... will speed up things tomorrow,” she said.

Associate minister Rick Fraser and provincial officials are to remain on the ground in High River as rebuilding continues, she added.

Mayor Emile Blokland said Redford and her government “have been there” for the town and it’s time to move ahead.

“Tremendous progress has been made in High River,” he said. “We know the amount of work that lies ahead.”

There was extensive damage when the raging Highwood River swiftly surged through the community June 20 after torrential rains.

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Tom Harding, now finds himself at the centre of the investigation into the Quebec derailment disaster, now feared to have killed 50 people.

An employee at the inn where Harding slept one or two nights per week says she specifically remembers the horrified expression on his face when he scrambled outside and saw the inferno engulfing the town.

C a t h e r i n e Pomerleau-Pelletier doesn’t remember

hearing him utter a word amid the chaos - but he appeared immediately to know it was his train.

The chairman of the rail company has said Harding was suspended without pay amid concerns that he might not have properly applied the brakes on the tanker train carrying crude oil.

The company had initially described Harding as a hero for apparently rushing to the scene where he managed to pull

some of the explosive, untouched rail cars away from the flames.

Reports initially said he was on sick leave.

Attempts to reconcile that discrepancy received no response from the company today.

Much of the local anger has been directed at the company, Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway.

Quebec Premier Pauline Marois, who received applause from residents as she visited the town today for

a second time, called MMA’s handling of the crisis “deplorable.” The local mayor says she’s angry Harding didn’t communicate with her in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.

Another 600 LacMegantic residents are being allowed home after last weekend’s fatal train derailment.

Quebec civil security spokeswoman Christine Savard says that means only about 200 people out of 2,000 won’t be back home today.

Critic calls it stealth deficit cutting

cal year in March, the department had spent $2.3 billion less than what was allocated by Parliament.

That’s more than 10 per cent of the annual defence appropriation, which also happens to be the single biggest discretionary line item in the federal budget.

A former commander of the army says this calls for an explanation from the Harper government.

“I am not aware of any other Western armed forces, who are all going through budget reductions,

underspending by such a dramatic amount over such a relatively long period of time,” said retired lieutenantgeneral Andrew Leslie.

Dave Perry, of Carleton University

and the Conference of Defence Associations, says if it was simply a matter of a faulty process, a government committed to ending inefficiency would have fixed it.

“I really cannot conceive of how this is could not be considered a major problem and why they couldn’t, over the span of three years, address this,” he said.

Nation defence department unable to spend billions

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - New figures from the parliamentary budget office show National Defence hasn’t spent billions of dollars set aside for it during the last budget year in a continuing trend that’s being described as deficit slashing by stealth.

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Friends and acquaintances painted a portrait today of the friendly Anglo railman who enjoyed chatting with locals in his accented French during regular stopovers in Lac-Megantic.

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Investors aren’t biting on B.C. oil refinery

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ewspaper baron David Black, who is proposing to build a large oil refinery in Kitimat, is reportedly puzzled by the lack of interest by potential Canadian investors. The answer to his puzzlement is fairly straightforward: in free (and even freeish) markets, capital flows to its most efficient use.

Compared to gains that can be had from new oil production, expected gains from new refineries are scant these days.

Most of the growth in Canada’s oil production will come from continued expansion in the capacity to produce raw, and in some cases upgraded, bitumen from the Alberta oil sands.

This requires tremendous amounts of capital, including the additional cost of implementing new technologies to reduce on-site natural gas consumption and to mitigate environmental impacts. Oil refineries, which also require large amounts of capital, offer only limited profit margins and therefore, aren’t very attractive to investors at this point. It’s simple competitiveness.

Black’s opinion that shipping refined petroleum products from our shores instead of crude oil is preferable because gasoline and other refinery products are less costly to cleanup in the event of a spill makes sense.

And yes, countries such as China and India will be consuming increasing volumes of gasoline, diesel fuel and other refined petroleum products. Further, Canadian producers will have oodles of crude oil to supply any refineries that might be built on the west coast. However, basic economic considerations suggest that oil sands producers will avoid investing in refineries on either the west or east coast.

First, there is the matter of price. Western crude oil exports are heavily discounted because of excess supplies and quality differentials in the U.S. midcontinent region where the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price marker that drives the price of most Canadian crude oil shipments to U.S. refineries is set. In fact, there is a ‘double’ discount because WTI has been trading at substantially lower levels

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than other leading oil price markers such as that for Brent (North Sea) crudes.

Although plans are underway to increase the limited pipeline capacity available to ship oil from Cushing Oklahoma to the U.S. Gulf Coast, growth in indigenous supply sources, including both bitumen from the oil sands and production from oil shale will probably prevent western Canada crudes from achieving world prices. That is, producers selling crude oil to refineries on the west coast would unlikely be able to make the same profit as they could from exporting to growing markets in Asia, despite the greater transportation costs.

Second, oil refineries are not only complex and cost-

ly, but need to be tuned, technically, to refined petroleum product specifications (e.g. for gasoline and diesel fuel) which are subject to changes in environmental policy.

This means investors in refineries face risks from changes in product specifications in the targeted market(s). Stringent environmental regulations also make it very expensive to build and operate refineries in North America. By remaining focused on crude oil exports and establishing supply relationships with oil refineries in a number of Asian Pacific countries, Canada’s oil producers can avoid the risks surrounding oil refinery ventures here.

Finally, the largest petroleum producers – those with sufficient financial strength and flexibility to invest in oil refineries as well as new oil production facilities – have other objectives. The large Canadian oil companies, such Suncor Inc. and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., plan to continue to develop their oil sands production capacity, the highly specialized business that they know best.

Foreign-owned oil com-

panies heavily involved in the Alberta oil sands have similar plans. Moreover, some of them (including Conoco-Phillips, Exxon and Shell), have plans to develop huge, costly LNG export facilities on the B.C. coast. This suggests they don’t regard investment in new Canadian oil refineries to be attractive relative to other investment opportunities.

If Black can secure the necessary financing and long-term purchase commitments from oil product distributors overseas and builds the refinery, he will likely be able to purchase the necessary feedstock from western Canadian oil producers. This assumes, however, that pipelines or other means are put in place to transport the required crude oil from Alberta to the refinery and that the producers are unable to market their oil to refineries in the Asia Pacific where they can realize higher prices. But Black cannot count on the producers to participate in his project.

Gerry Angevine is an economist and Fraser Institute Senior Fellow.

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Letters & Opinion

B.C. voters tempting disaster

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y electing a party tual, both economically and whose principal eco- practically. nomic platform is the To complete the scenario, development of British huge new supplies of oil are Columbia’s natural gas resour- now rushing to market with ces, B.C. voters have decided to the innovation of horizontal tempt disaster. drilling in shale deposits. The The province’s premier, International Energy Agency apparently oblivious to the has measured the daily global portentous warnings of climate consumption of oil at 89.8 milscience, has created a new min- lion barrels per day for 2012, istry specifically tasked with and expects a rise to 90.6 mbd the responsibilfor 2013. So LNG ity of developwill be added ing at least to the climatethree liquid natchanging effects ural gas (LNG) of unrestrained plants by 2020 oil and coal con— the indussumption. try envisions an With no foreeventual total seeable shortof six — with ages of fossil Ray the objective of fuels for decshipping masades, and with sive quantities the prospect of of this product nearly limitTroy Media to an apparently less quantities energy-hungry Asian market. of natural gas inundating the The strategy is couched in market by pipeline and LNG exuberant promise. Billions of tankers, economists are predollars in royalties are expected dicting a decrease in the dollar to quickly erase B.C.’s debt, value of oil and coal. This will provide employment for thou- encourage their use, reduce sands, end homelessness, fund the pressure for efficiency, education, solve healthcare and undermine the renewproblems and create a huge able energy option from such legacy fund. An estimated tril- sources such as wind, solar, lion dollars in additional eco- geothermal and tidal — prenomic activity over 30 years is cisely what the global climate supposed to bring unparalleled crisis does not need. wealth to the province.

Assuming that the foundaIn response to environ- tional principles of climate scimental concerns, LNG is being ence are correct — as I believe pitched as a “climate solution” they almost certainly are — because burning natural gas is then the development of natadvertised as producing only ural gas and LNG in B.C. is about half the carbon dioxide a regressive strategy, a shortof oil. Everyone is supposed to sighted and reckless venture relax, trust that the future will in the direction of catastrophe. be secure under the guidance When burning one kg of naturof political expedience, and dis- al gas produces 2.75 kg of carregard the frenzy of drilling, bon dioxide, advertising LNG as fracking and pumping. “green” is a political strategy, However, such promise not an environmental one. comes with concerns. Global Considerable evidence carbon dioxide emissions con- argues against the environtinue to rocket upward, with mental benefits of LNG — no reductions in sight. World cleaner than oil and coal is consumption of coal is soar- hardly a sterling recommening, increasing in almost every dation for burning another country but the United States. fossil fuel. Extracting reliable Japan, stung by the trauma of quantities of natural gas from the meltdown of its Fukushima sparse concentrations in shale Daiichinuclear plant, is shift- requires nearly constant drilling its energy toward coal and ing. Fracking necessitates the gas — its carbon dioxide emis- injection of toxic chemicals sions are up 30 per cent. Even and inordinate amounts of Germany, with its idealistic valuable water into sometimes pragmatism on carbon emis- unpredictable strata. Leakage sions, is building more coal- of methane, a potent greenfired electrical generation sta- house gas, commonly occurs tions as it, too, cuts back on in the process. Pumping adds nuclear power. Meanwhile, the to emissions. The cooling and promise of making coal clean compressing to convert natwith carbon capture and stor- ural gas to LNG is extremely age has been mostly ineffec- energy intensive. Then ocean-

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going shipping contributes to the inefficiency. By totalling all these expenditures of energy, some critics calculate that LNG is almost as carbon intensive as coal.

Furthermore, the economic benefits for B.C. are likely overly optimistic. Many countries are presently planning or building LNG plants for export purposes — a dozen in the U.S. and several in Australia.

And Russia, with natural gas resources that dwarf the ones in this province, will be piping supplies directly to China.

Meanwhile, Asian countries are being careful to diversify their LNG sources, a strategy designed to keep the energy market competitive and prices down.

But the sociological argument against LNG is, perhaps, the most damning and compelling. Societies that come to rely heavily on the export of raw resources invariably stultify their human potential and handicap their future prospects. Their economies become narrow, brittle and unstable, subject to the vagaries of boomand-bust cycles. Skewed in favour of fast and easy money rather than solid and sustainable enterprise, they relinquish their economic control to the decisions of others. When the source of their wealth is fragile and uncertain, their aspirations invariably overreach their ability to pay and their collective psychology begins to exhibit the personality characteristics of the addict.

Such resource-based societies lose resilience, independence and confidence. So they are inclined to perceive themselves as vulnerable victims rather than confident initiators. As their collective psyche suffers an erosion of power, sophistication, pride and morale, they become cynical, an unhealthy psychology that combines with a frayed social fabric to make their problems progressively more difficult to solve. A sense of defeat and powerlessness even manifests as a declining involvement in participatory democracy.

British Columbians will pay a high price for LNG. But the cost to the global environment will be immeasurably higher.

B.C. owes itself and the world much more than this.

Ray Grigg is the author of seven internationally published books on Oriental philosophy, specifically Zen and Taoism.

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OBITUARIES HORNE, PERCIVAL RONALD — A Celebration of Life will be held in Ron’s memory at the Warfield Community Hall on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 6-9pm. *** FORSTER, MARY “VIRGINIA” — Sept 18, 1916 - May 12, 2013 There will be a Memorial Reception/Tea at the Trail Senior’s Centre on July 15, 2013 at 2:00pm in memory of Virginia Forster, resident of Trail for 70 years. Virginia Forster’s four surviving children will be at the reception to share remembrances of Virginia with her friends and the family. *** BURGER, THEODORE EDWIN (TED) — passed away suddenly at his home in Trail on July 8, 2013.

Ted was born on March 4, 1928 at Pincher Creek, Alberta. His family moved to Christina Lake, B.C. and had a farm and later a campground. Ted loved to attend all of the barn dances. Ted logged with his dad Charles in the Cascade, Grand Forks and Christina Lake areas and then later in the Kootenays where he married Doreen Gresley-Jones of Rossland. They settled in Rossland, where they raised their family. Ted was a logger and sawyer at Hadikin’s sawmill in Castlegar. Ted started his popular roofing business in the 70’s and continued until his passing at 85 years.

Ted was predeceased by his loving wife Doreen of 54 years, son Peter, parents Alice and Charles and brother Dwayne. Ted will be dearly missed by his daughter Susan (Tom) Buckley, grandchildren Lisa (Rich), Cynthia (Dennis), Sally, Ernie, Roy, Rachel, Brian, John, Terra, Melody and Kyle. Also missed by his sisters Isabel, Lucille and by his many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family Dorothy Matter and Tracy (Brent) Bath.

Special thanks to dear family friends Wendy and Gerry Wagner for all of their great care of Dad. Also special thanks to Dad’s dear companion Angela Plut.

A Celebration of Ted’s life will be held at a later date. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ted’s name to the SPCA at 7700 Highway 3B, Trail, BC, V1R 2L9 would be appreciated.

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Jim Harrold, Royal Canadian Legion Trail Branch 11 President, presents a $2000 donation to Lisa Pasin, Director of Development KBRH Health Foundation, for the Dr. Alex T. Melnychuk Memorial Garden. The Legion made this donation in memory of members who recently passed away. The KBRH Health Foundation is accepting donations for the Memorial Garden, which is scheduled for completion this summer.

Laughing all the way to the bank Canadian comic Russell Peters earned $21 million THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Apparently, Canadianborn funnyman Russell Peters is laughing all the way to the bank.

Peters was the third-highest earning stand-up comic of the past year, according to a new survey by Forbes.

The Brampton, Ont., comedian is said to have pulled in $21 million over the one-year period beginning June 2012, with Forbes’ earnings number being based on estimates of pre-

tax gross income compiled with help from agents, lawyers and others in the industry.

Jerry Seinfeld topped the list with $32 million, followed by Las Vegas ventriloquist Terry Fator, who hauled in $24 million.

Rounding out the Top 10 were Jeff Dunham, Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Larry the Cable Guy, George Lopez, Daniel Tosh, Gabriel Iglesias and Ron White.

In order for a comic to make the list, Forbes specified that his or her primary income source had to come from concert tickets.

Musicians serenade beluga whales THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - A motley cultural crew is coming together to perform for some unusual and weighty guests with an ear for the chimes of the glockenspiel.

Next week, a troupe of 10 - including a contortionist and an opera singer - plans to put on the first in a series of summertime shows for thousands of beluga whales near the mouth of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba.

Artist Laura Magnusson, one of the organizers, has been “drawn in by the sub-Arctic sirens” since she first met the belugas in 2011. Since then, she has been going to Churchill to play

music for the whales as they congregate over the warmer months.

Using a specially designed boat and underwater speaker system, she and fellow artist Kaoru Ryan Klatt play and sing various kinds of music to the beluga pods - with surprising results.

Other artists include musician Jim Nollman, who plans to entertain the belugas on an electric mandolin, and Jamie Woollard, who is to perform remotely from Montreal and improvise on piano.

The series, running through July and August, can be viewed by humans online at becomingbeluga.com

Group performing in Nelson in August FROM PAGE 2 “In contrast to that, she can have a real serious side and the ability to deliver our more serious songs with emotion and conviction. Basically she rocks.”

The group is still making its mark in the Canadian music scene with its next show at the Spirit Bar on Aug. 31, when they’ll be opening for Das Humans. With their newest album picking up popularity in iTunes, Tremblay and Keiller have turned their attention to their next project.

“In the end, I think my experience with musical theatre makes me a better performer, regardless,” said Tremblay.

“Everything is a bit better with a little attention to detail, polishing and dramatic flare.”

She hopes to continue developing as a musician while still living in Greater Trail.

“I owe a lot to this area for allowing me to continue doing what I know how to do and for supporting all my crazy endeavours,” she said. “I also appreciate the amazing raw talent that local amateur groups possess as that truly inspires me but I am starving for some professional development and I’m running out of skills to offer the area.”

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Camping trip turns into river rescue

By Arne Petryshen Cranbrook Townsman

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Jennifer Margoreeth R.Ph., daughter of proud parents Jeanine and Scott Margoreeth of Fruitvale, has graduated from University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. The 2004 J.L. Crowe grad is currently residing and working on Vancouver Island as a community pharmacist.

A camping trip quickly became a rescue mission for a group up the Gray Creek Pass.

The five-person group, which included Cranbrook resident Mike Krahn and four of his friends, were cutting wood near their camp, when a man came running up the road.

“We were about two kilometres up the Gray Creek Pass where you come off the St. Mary’s road,” he said.

“We were cutting up some wood and when we shut our saws off, we could hear somebody screaming ‘help’.”

The frantic man and his three vehicle passengers had driven across Redding Creek earlier but got stuck in the middle of the raging creek on the way back. The man had managed to swim, fighting the current, to the bank then ran about a couple of kilometres to get to the

“We were cutting up some wood and when we shut our saws off, we could hear somebody screaming ‘Help’” Mike KRahn

campsite.

So the group hopped into their side-by-sides with the man and he led them up the road about nine kilometres and then down an old skidder trail that takes you to Redding Creek.

Krahn said he’d been down the trail before and so was not expecting things to be good.

“We get down there and we can see where the alders open up to the river and sure enough there’s a pickup sitting about 40 feet into the water, halfway across the river,” he

Kimberley

Sun Mine takes another step forward

By Carolyn Grant Kimberley Bulletin

While there hasn’t been much public discussion about Kimberley’s proposed Sun Mine — an industrial gridconnected solar energy project at the former Sullivan Mine Concentrator site — much has been going on behind the scenes this past spring and winter.

In fact, the project is now entering the detailed engineering phase to establish the final design, full costing and sched-

uling.

The City has put out a request for engineering consultants, suppliers and contractors to submit an expression of interest outlining their qualifications for providing goods and services to the SunMine project.

Mayor Ron McRae says that it’s a small step forward in the process, but it’s also a large one for the project itself.

“We are trying to get an exact fix on costing so that if we do take the decision to move

forward, we will know that it will be a sustainable project.

“Everything so far is looking really good, but we must do due diligence. All three partners (the City of Kimberley, Teck and Eco Smart) and are of the same mind.

“We want to make sure the Sun Mine is viable, which we believe it to be.”

McRae says that it is hoped that there could be a decision made before the 2014 construction season in order to get started next spring.

said.

The truck was facing them and leaning hard downriver, being pushed by the strong current. Water was flowing over the hood. On top of the truck were the three other passengers, who said they could feel the truck shifting back and forth from the water’s force.

The group anchored the side-by-sides near the water and used a winch line.

“I grabbed the hooked end and walked out into the water along the edge of the bank, up to just below my chest,” Krahn said.

“We grabbed a harness and hooked it just below the winch cable

and tossed it to the people and had them wrap it around their chest and one by one, we pulled them in.”

Krahn caught each person as they were pulled in and also pulled downstream.

The water, which the three people had been sitting in for three and a half hours, was very cold.

“I was in that water altogether for 10 to 15 minutes and I couldn’t feel anything below my waist,” he said.

After the three had been rescued, they took them back to camp, got them dry clothes and warmed up, then one of the campers drove them back to town.

“When we went

back there the next day, (the truck) had moved about three feet. It didn’t have far to go to flip over because there was a big hole,” Krahn said.

The truck was later pulled out, he said.

Krahn said the gravity of the situation didn’t hit them until later that night after the rescue, when they were back at camp.

The man who ran from the rescue site had tried to get to the winch on his truck and was swept over the hood and downstream, somehow managing to make the bank.

“He was very lucky that he didn’t get sucked down,” Krahn said.

Garden Contest Party & Awards July 16

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Teck Mad Hatter Luncheon July 27

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Gospel music event set for Pass Creek THE CASTLEGAR NEWS Everyone’s invited to the gospel music event this summer in Castlegar.

The date is July 20, at 6:30 p.m. The location is the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds at the bandshell. The music will be a mix of at least 50 per cent traditional hymns with the remainder being newer gospel songs.

All the music will be live. There will be three to four groups of very talented local singers and musicians, a very talented group from Southern Alberta called the Fehr Family who is touring Eastern Canada and U.S.A. and also audience singing.

For more information on the Fehr Family you can visit their website. For those not familiar with the local musical talent you may be pleasantly surprised by the abundance of excellent singers and musicians. There will be a prayer team available to pray for/with anyone who would like prayer for any reason.

This is a non-denominational event. You can expect to hear music that varies from bluegrass type music to more traditional gospel music to southern gospel and to the more modern “light rock” gospel music of today.

The Truthbearers Christian Motorcycle Club is handling parking and security in the parking area while the concert is on. Please bring your lawn chairs or a blanket as the wooden benches and/or chairs may not be the most comfortable. We also need more volunteers for this year.

As there will be no concession bring your own water or other non alcoholic beverages.

There is no admission but an offering will be taken. For more information or to volunteer you can contact John Phillips at 250-365-7456 or e-mail john491@shaw.ca, Cynthia Dillon/Pelltier at Kinnaird Church Of God 250-365-5300.

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July 11, 2013 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service.

Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1748.58 ft.

7 day forecast: Down 12 to 18 inches.

2013 peak: 1749.42 ft. / 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft.

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The 2013 Tae Kwon-Do International 10th Open World Championships hits the mats today at the Skydome Arena in Coventry, England and Team Canada is stocked with nine of Greater Trail’s best martial artists.

Attending the event from the Trail Martial Arts club (TMA) are Mattias Hofmann and James French from Rossland, Amos Lawrason from Annabelle, Kelly Waite and Jason Ayles from Trail, and John, Mary Ann, Paul and Emma MacLean from Montrose.

Ayles is a two-time competitor at the world championships, having won silver in sparring at the 2013 TKDI Canadian Championships and bronze the previous year. At the same Canadian championships in Kelowna in April, Hofmann qualified by winning gold in age 11-13 advanced patterns, as did Amos Lawrason who captured gold in the 14-17 advanced patterns. Emma MacLean was a double-bronze winner in advanced patterns and advanced ladies sparring, while Paul MacLean took bronze in the 14-17 advanced sparring.

James French won bronze in the men’s advanced sparring, while in the over 35 category Kelly Waite took silver in ladies advanced sparring.

It is the largest contingent of TMA athletes ever to attend the event as they get set to compete in patterns and sparring against the best in the world. TMA instructor, Ayles, believes the team is ready, saying that work and dedication to the sport sets them apart.

“I am very proud of all the time and effort they have put in leading up to this event,” added

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Nine Greater Trail martial artists will compete for Team Canada at the Tae Kwon-Do world championships in Coventry England starting today and going until Sunday. The Trail Martial Arts competitors include: Mattias Hofmann, James French, Amos Lawrason, Kelly Waite, Jason Ayles, and John, Mary Ann, Paul, and Emma MacLean.

Ayles, “I am not surprised by the that include sparring, patterns, do. Its techniques are based on number that qualified, they all black belt destruction, and team centuries old knowledge that, put in the hours and dedicate sparring, however TMA experts for adults, combines exercise, themselves to Tae Kwon-Do. If will compete in sparring and skill, self-discipline and concenyou do that the rest takes care patterns. tration that develops ones abilof its self.”

Sparring is scored by mak- ity to defend oneself as much as The Worlds is a huge venue, ing light contact, with three it helps reduce stress and incorwith thousands of spectators points awarded for a kick to porate a high ethical standard. attending over the weekend. the head, two points for a kick At Trail Martial Arts, Ayles And while the competition will to the body, and a single point also teaches his students about be intense, Ayles believes his for a punch to the body or the cultivating a focused and menteam will perform well. head. Patterns is a sequence of tally strong approach in and out “I am expecting my students techniques with high scores for of the dojo. to leave it all on the mat and fluidity, flexibility, power, balAyles and the team flew out give their best efforts. It is the ance, and overall beauty of the earlier this week to recover largest stage in the world to pattern. from jet lag and also to take in compete so they will face the Tae kwon do is a relatively the sights. toughest opposition they have new art, emerging from Korea To follow their progress played to date.” in the late 1950s as an attempt visit www.trailmartialarts.com There are four categories to unify different forms of mar- or https://www.facebook.com/ of competition at the worlds tial arts like Karate and Tang su trailma

The Trail AM Ford Orioles are back at home for a three-game tilt against the Vernon Diamondbacks at Butler Park on the weekend.

The O’s are coming off a great showing at the Canada Day Baseball Blast tournament in Kelowna, finishing third, after coming one strike away from a berth in the finals.

“I think the Kelowna weekend showed that we can play with anyone, we were the last Canadian team playing,” said Orioles player-coach Jim Maniago. “If we keep hitting the ball like we did there we’ll have a lot of success. It was huge to fall behind and still be able to battle back and win games, that hasn’t happened to us in a long time. It takes some pressure off our pitchers to know that if they make a few mistakes and give up some runs we still have a chance to win.”

The Orioles will likely start Kyle Paulson in the opening match on Saturday, followed by either Scott Rhynold or Dallas Calvin in games two and three.

The O’s played the Dbacks early last month, taking both ends of a doubleheader in Vernon, but Maniago is expecting a more prepared team this time around.

“Vernon is a scrappy team. They always come here and do the right things to try and steal a game or two from us. They just had a pretty good showing at a tournament in Vancouver. We’ve had some time off, hopefully we’ll be ready and not rusty.”

Saturday games go at Butler Park at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m.

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Trail Stingrays have a blast at Colville swim meet

By Times Contributor The Stingrays had a blast at the annual Colville Swim Meet last weekend.

As well as great results in the outdoor pool, the Colville meet is especially well known for its epic water fight in its downtown park that is opened for camping for visiting clubs. This year was no

exception as kids and parents ran around the park for three hours blasting each other with water guns Saturday.

In the pool, the Stingrays also had a blast and continue to improve as the summer progresses, swimming best times in many of their races.

Cassidy Martin won gold in Div. 6 girls,

while Elijah Grebe nabbed second in boys, Diego Greenwood claimed second in Div. 4 boys, and Josie Dunham placed third in Div. 1 girls. Sam Theobold won bronze in Div. 6 girls, and Logan Blair came third in Div. 4 boys.

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INVERNESS - Phil Mickelson quickly hit his stride at the Scottish Open on Thursday, shooting 6-under 66 to sit two strokes off John Parry’s early firstround lead.

Rebounding from a three-putt for bogey on his first hole, Mickelson breezed around the Castle Stuart course under blue skies and little wind to post six birdies and an eagle at No. 12.

The eighth-ranked American is seeking a first win in Europe in 20 years, while using the event as practice for next week’s British Open at Muirfield.

“It’s great for me to get off to a decent start because I have gotten off to poor starts the last couple of years here, and I have been fighting just to make the cut and get into reasonable contention,” said the four-time major winner. “Many of my great rounds in the past have started with a bogey, so I wasn’t too worried.”

The highestranked player in the field, Mickelson chose some competitive play the week before the Open - unlike Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott. He called the forgiving course “stupendous” on Wednesday.

“It gives you a chance to hit all the shots we’ll play next week - to have bumpand-run iron shots into the green, to run shots up, putt off the green ... but not get beat up the week before,” Mickelson said. “You can only handle so much punishment the week before the Open when the rough is so thick and the penalty for a miss is so great.”

Fresh off missing the cut at the Greenbrier Classic last week after finishing runner-up again at the U.S. Open last month, Mickelson was muttering to himself after his bogey at No. 10 - his first hole. But a 15-foot eagle putt at No. 12 gave him some momentum that was built upon with three birdies at the turn.

Friday American Legion ‘A’ Rogers vs West Kootenay Phillies 7:30 at Butler Park Saturday American Legion ‘A’ doubleheader Rogers vs WK Phillies 10 a.m. and noon at Butler

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Muslim cabbies offered prayer tent during Stampede THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - A pilot program is looking at ways to make it easier for Muslim taxi drivers in Calgary to observe the holy month of Ramadan, which began Tuesday.

There were worries that with as many as 40 per cent of cab drivers in the city identifying as Muslim, there could be an impact on transportation during the hectic Stampede week.

But the city’s Taxi and Limousine Advisory Committee instead came up with a plan to make it easy for drivers to pray.

Committee spokesman Johnathan Campbell said that because of input from the drivers, they have set up a prayer tent near Stampede Park.

There will also be suitable food trucks available for drivers at dusk when the daily fast is complete.

Campbell says making these accommodations available will not only show respect, it will also keep drivers downtown and more available for their duties.

Campbell adds that this pilot program will be analysed and re-worked as needed since Ramadan will also overlap dates with next year’s Stampede.

Annual pilgrimage attracts hundreds The Canadian Press LEJAC, B.C. – Hundreds of pilgrims, some from as far as Ontario, gathered in the British Columbian community of Lejac last weekend for the annual Rose Prince pilgrimage.

The young native woman, who died in 1949, is credited with numerous miraculous healings.

Some believe the dirt of her grave holds healing propreties.

Some pilgrims scooped small quantities into plastic bags and pouches at Saturday’s pilgrimage, while others rubbed the dirt over parts of their bodies afflicted with injuries or sickness.

Jean Felix took part because of her daughter’s arthritis, which was diagnosed when she was 16-months-old.

Felix said doctors told her it could not be cured. ‘’She has not had a flare-up since we have been coming,’’ Felix said. ‘’It’s our fourth year.

Her doctors are amazed.’’

Although many refer to her as a saint, Father Vincent James of St-Andrews Parish in Fraser Lake said canonization takes time and is subject to many scientific examinations.

That did not deter the crowds of people who gathered for this year’s event.

Originally from Fort St-James, about 100 kilometres north of Lejac, Prince came from a devout Roman Catholic familly.

As a young native girl she was sent to Lejac Residential School in 1922 at the age of seven.

When it came time for her to leave at 16, she asked to be kept on as staff.

She worked at the school until her death from tuberculosis.

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Worthiness Shame and fear are the twin enemies of feeling worthy. Most of us feel that there are certain things that we dare not share with others, dark secrets so shameful that were we to reveal them no one would accept us.

But, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and we should not doubt that God loves us even so. God’s making us was no mistake, and he certainly knew the many ways in which we would fall short. God’s only requirement for us is that we have the courage to confess our sins and own up to our shortcomings. Confessing those sins and shortcomings to our fellow man takes even more courage than confessing them to God, but the payoff is worth it. We will thereby discover which of our friends and family members will accept us just as we are. One of the earliest meanings of the word “courage” is “to speak one’s mind,” or literally “to tell one’s heart.” And indeed, courage is required to “tell one’s heart.”

Remember, though, that being worthy is less about being blameless and more about opening our heart to others and trusting that they will accept us.

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an outgoing, talkative person. In particular, I have always found it difficult to talk about myself. How do I open the door? -- In Turmoil in Kansas Dear Kansas: You don’t need to go to a gay bar. You can look online, and not only for prospective partners, but also to make new friends regardless of their sexual orientation. It will protect your privacy while giving you an opportunity to connect with others.

Regular email conversations can also help you learn to communicate better. And PFLAG has online support at pflag.org. Please check it out.

it’s quite possible that the grandparents might welcome a chance to see the girl, even from six tables away.

The decision ultimately rests with the bridal couple, but you might first talk it over with the grandparents, as well as the parents of this niece. Explain the problem and ask whether they believe she can behave appropriately. If there is a genuine risk that she will cause a scene, we say leave her off the guest list.

Dear Annie: You told “Frustrated” to call those people who had not RSVP’d and ask whether they plan to attend her daughter’s graduation party. As much as I love traditional invites, sadly, tradition is heeding way to technology. Instead of calling, she should turn to her social media accounts to initiate invitations.

I have used Facebook for three events in the past year. I received more RSVPs than I ever

would have gotten with mailed paper invitations. That said, however, most people did not show up and never bothered to respond.

It resulted in wasted food and guests taking home extra favor bags.

However, this was my fault. I easily could have

posted a message asking for a head count before making final arrangements. -- Everything Online Now Dear Everything: Your fault? No, dear.

The fault lies with those who are too inconsiderate to tell you whether they plan to attend an

event that you have been kind enough to invite them to. It doesn’t matter whether the invitations are mailed or sent electronically. (And many people do not have Facebook accounts. Really.)

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The question is: Do I invite this niece to a family wedding? She is difficult to be around and makes things uncomfortable for those of us who must observe her behavior.

It is important to the bride that her grandparents be at the wedding, and we want them to feel at ease. We have no problem not inviting the niece, but do not want to start a war with her parents. -- Family Issues Dear Issues: We generally favor inviting those people you wish and letting the chips fall where they may. You are not responsible for your niece’s estrangement. However, you also are not obligated to invite her, although

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Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old gay man who has never had a relationship, and I don’t expect it to change. I have lived all of my life in the closet. I know it’s not emotionally healthy, but I feel unable to confide in anyone. When I was a teenager, I confided in a minister, who then told my parents. They never accepted me.

My parents are both gone now. I have no friends. I work two jobs, which precludes a social life. I’ve listened to my co-workers’ conversations and can tell they wouldn’t understand. I live in an area where coming out could mean the loss of my jobs, my landlord could evict me, and I worry that someone’s intolerance could turn violent.

There is no PFLAG or other resource in my area. There are no gay bars. I feel unable to relocate due to economic concerns. I realize my isolation is my own fault. I’m not

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, July 13, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tension at home might arise due to renovations or visiting guests in the next few months. You will be willful about achieving what you want.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) In the next few months, your communications with others will be direct and energized! You’re gonna say what you mean and mean what you say.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re slipping into a work mode for the next two months. Take advantage of this to earn money, because you might be spending more as well.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Fiery Mars will be in your sign until September boosting your energy and making you more forthright in your relationships. Try to

get more physical exercise as well.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’ll be working on something behind the scenes for the rest of the summer. A few of you might use this energy to dabble in a secret love affair.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your involvement with sports or any group activity can promote keen competition between you and others for the rest of the summer.

You’re going to give it everything you’ve got.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your ambition is aroused for the next several months, making this the perfect time to go after what you want. If not now, then when?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) All kinds of travel opportunities will tempt you the next several months. Grab them if you can. Others will pursue avenues in publish-

ing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might dispute shared property, taxes, debt and anything you own jointly with others in the next several months. Because you intend to get your fair share, you will.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be patient with partners

and close friends in the next few months, because it’s easy to feel annoyed with them. But remember -- irritation, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Since you are spurred on to get better organized in the next few months -- work hard! Take advantage of this energy that is building up within you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) For the rest of the summer, you want to party and take vacations! You have lots of energy to play, explore sports, travel for pleasure, enjoy the arts and fun activities with kids.

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You work hard to achieve your goals. Good news! Your year ahead could be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

Birthdate of: Patrick Stewart, actor; Deborah Cox, singer/songwriter/actress; Harrison Ford, actor.

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July 26, 1939 to July 12, 2012

Congratulations

If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us.

Place them in our mother’s arms And tell her they’re from us.

Tell her we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

Se rose crescono in cielo Signore, per favore scegli un mezzo per noi, Metterli nelle braccia di nostra madre E dirle che sono di noi.

Dille il suo amore e manca il suo E quandro lei si trasforma in sorriso, Posizionara un bacio sulla soi guancia E tenerla per un po.

Perché ricordare è facile, Lo facciamo ogni giorno, Ma ć è un delore nel nostro cuore Che non sarà mai andare via.

Love you forever Cathy, Tony, Teresa, Maria, Sam Sally, Kelly, Tricia & Angie Veltri

was born June 30 at 0842 in Trail, and weighed in at 8lbs 11oz.

Ecstatic grandparents are “Nan” Lynn Armstrong, “Grandpa and Baba” Scott and Irene Leyland, and “Opa and Oma” Lang Price and Marjan deJong.

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

The family of Ed Wyatt would like to take this opportunity to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to our extended family members, friends, bosses, co-workers and neighbors for your kindness during Ed’s sudden illness and passing. There are no words to express how grateful we are for the generous love and support. Thank you for the meals during his illness. After his passing the meals, baking, flowers, cards, emails, texts, phone calls and visits were greatly appreciated.

To Dr. Blair Stanley, we thank you for your honesty shown to Ed during his illness, and the early morning visits were comforting. To the nurses on the 2nd and 3rd Floor of the RDKB Hospital, thank you for keeping Ed comfortable in his final days. To Bill Clark, thank you for listening and being so understanding of Ed’s wishes. To the local Real Estate offices, co-workers and friends… the generous gift of the park bench across from Ed and Elaine’s house is a gift like no other…It will be a quiet place to sit, enjoy the sunshine, watch the river…and remember our Papa Ed. This is not good bye Papa…

We know you’ll be watching…as your granddaughters graduate and one day walk down the aisle.

Until we see you again…

Elaine, Rob, Sonya, Rhylah, Reigha, Rannde, Joe, Brenda, Jasmine & Alexis

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Trail Times Friday, July 12, 2013

Classifieds

Employment

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Food Products

Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Division.

If you have 2 years experience, clean abstract and looking for a long term career opportunity, we encourage your application. Pension Plan, Extended Benefits, Late Model Equipment, Satellite Dispatch and E-logs bring a stable work environment for the Professional Driver. www.sutco.ca fax 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

BUTCHER SHOP

Prep Cook /Line Cook

Career training available Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Ave, Trail

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

FULL-TIME & part-time positions at Subway, Waneta, Fruitvale and Downtown Trail locations. Drop resumes.

Full Times Sales Representative. Andre’s Electronic Experts in Castlegar is looking to grow their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience and knowledge of cellular/ electronic and appliances. Full time salary/commission with potential wage to be $40,000 - $75,000 plus benefits. Drop off resumes to 200 - 1965 Columbia Ave Castlegar. or email jim.d@andres1.com

LIVE-IN MANAGER for 50 unit apt. bldg in Trail, B.C. Send resume to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, B.C. V1R 2S9. sstevenson@telus.net UNFORGETTABLES requires an experienced PT Sales Clerk; drop off Resume, email unforgettables.trail@gmail.com or fax 250-364-2368

Career Opportunities

**WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

Trades, Technical

www.trailtimes.ca A17

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Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.60/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail

250.368.5000

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Cash same day, local office.

ME HO LY I M FA

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

Garden & Lawn Siddall Drover Garden Business Light Pruning • Weeding Garden Clean-Up Design • Consultation

MLS#2390843

MLS#2390994

Sat. July 13 • 11:30am - 2pm 9480 Station Rd, Waneta

Saturday July 13 • 1-3pm 7881 & 7861 Crema Drive

W NE

ICE PR

MLS#2390613

Glenmerry $297,500 UE AL DV O GO

NG MI AR H C

250.364.1005

Household Services NOW HIRING Residential Driver Castlegar, BC Requirements: • Valid Class 3 (or greater) license with airbrakes endorsement.

• 18 years of age or older Call or apply online!

1-877-220-5627 www.wmcareers.com Media Code:GAR EOE M/F/D/V

Career Opportunities

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Firewood/Fuel

Pets & Livestock

FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Logging truck loads, 10-11 cords, mixed species. Nelson, Salmo, Fruitvale, Trail. $1700-$1900 depending on delivery distance. 250-367-9299

Feed & Hay

Garage Sales

HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

MONTROSE, 140 9th Ave. Sat. Jul.13, 9am-1pm. Camping, tools, wine making & household.

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

ROSSLAND, 2420 8th Ave. Sat. July 13th, 8am-? Miscellaneous.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

MLS#2390419

Sunningdale $199,000 E RIC TP A E GR

MLS#2389702

OT EL RG LA

MLS#2216322

Glenmerry $239,000 S RE AC 20

Shipping Assistant International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The Company’s operations include 12 sawmills in British Columbia, Georgia, Oregon and Washington. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com.

Interfor is currently recruiting for a Shipping Assistant for our plant in Castlegar, B.C. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing general shipping and production coordination support to our Production and Sales Teams.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Must have strong leadership skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive and energetic team environment. The ability to function under pressure and be detailed and results oriented is also required.

MLS#2389422

Warfield $74,900

MLS#2213358

MLS#2389454

East Trail $189,900 E LU VA AT E GR

MLS#2216879

Salmo $259,000 S OM RO ED B 4

LE AB RD FO F A

MLS#10062890

Glenmerry $339,000 T EA N GR ATIO C LO

ES CR 5A 8 .

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Ross Spur $340,000

ICE PR

MLS#2216791

Montrose $189,900

MLS#2217946

E AG RE AC

Fruitvale $229,000 W NE

NT N MIDITIO N CO

Fruitvale $259,900

MLS#2217096

East Trail $259,500

MLS#2391112

Glenmerry $239,900 D CE DU RE

Position Details: Major responsibilities t Prepare detailed daily production, shipping, and inventory reports t Coordinate domestic and export shipments including all necessary documentation t Communicate with the sales group on inventory and order status t Order trucks and rail cars as per order file t Other duties include, monthly inventory counts, truck/rail car loading diagrams.

Required Competencies t Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) t Ability to work effectively in a highly interactive / energetic team environment t Strong organizational and time management skills t Ability to function at an above average level of detail and accuracy t Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks t Results oriented with ability to take initiative to analyze situations and problems to find viable, timely solutions Required Education, Experience, and/or Training: You are an excellent communicator with knowledge and experience in shipping, logistics and supply chain processes. In addition, you must have: t 2 – 5 years of related experience t Post-secondary education preferred t Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint t Ability to learn and use a variety of in-house computer applications t Wood products industry experience is an asset To express interest in this opportunity, please apply on line at www.interfor.com/careers or email to taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MLS#2211093

Fruitvale $199,900 R! ULA TAC C SPE

MLS#2216457

Sunningdale $229,000 !

ME HO IO T PA

MLS#2391300

Montrose $559,000

SOLD MLS#2218300

MLS#2389614

Fruitvale $299,000 S DE RED TRASIDE N CO

MLS#2390338

East Trail $219,900 T LO BLE U DO

MLS#2215146

Fruitvale $495,000 IVE UT EC EX

MLS#2216675

MLS#2216789

Montrose $182,500

Trail $328,000

Emerald Ridge $588,000

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

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

Kootenays

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Trucks & Vans

ALL WEST KOOTENAY REAL ESTATE

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312

North Castlegar Sunny 2, bdrm suite on bus route. Includes laundry and utilities.

N/S N/P. Ref’s req’d. $900/mo 250-365-2784. Avbl Aug 1st

Cars - Sports & Imports

www.KootenayConnection.com

FREE Market Evaluation Air Miles/Moving Trailer GREG GRITCHIN

WEST TRAIL 1273 Birch Ave. Sat. July 13. 8am-noon

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Misc. for Sale

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.

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:

1-780-566-0707

Homes Wanted

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

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

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Misc. Wanted

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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.

GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1Bdrm. available. 250368-8391, 250-367-9456 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250362-5030, 250-362-3385 ROSSLAND, 2bd. furn. $900.; unfurn.$800. plus utilities. N/S, N/P. 250-362-9473 TRAIL, 1BDRM. Apt, partially furn. $495./mo. utilities incl.

N/S, N/P. 250-368-9351 TRAIL, 1bd. suite, Jul.1st.

Incl. power, water & heat. $485./mo. Apply at 468A Rossland Ave. or phone 780919-6848

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial Space for Rent Waneta area, former body shop, 2700 sq ft or more including office.

Contact Don Mclachlan

donaldmclachlan@shaw.ca

Suites, Lower Castlegar clean, bright spacious 1 Bdrm ground level basement studio suite, partly furnished, convenient central location, N/S, N/P, shared laundry, $750/mth includes utilities, WIFI & Satellite TV Days 250-304-5289, evening 365-0620, Avail Immediately

Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908

Want to Rent ROSSLAND/TRAIL area, long-term by mature couple, 2bd.+ house, with lots of storage & off street parking. $700800. Ref.avail. 250-364-1051

1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $1,500/obo.

250-442-0122/ 250-493-1807.

Recreational/Sale 1999 Damon Challenger Ford V10 33ft 1 slide, generator, jacks, new tires $27,500 OBO 250-365-7152

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Homes for Rent

WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888

E.TRAIL, 2bd. near Safeway, fenced yard. $750./mo +utilities. 250-362-3316

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

8 ft. spacekap and thermo king refrigeration unit.

$12,995

Will sell together or separately.

Ph John 250-364-9988

Transportation

Cottages / Cabins Beautiful Christina Lake B.C. private lakefront cabin for rent and/or partial ownership sale.

3 bdrm, fully furnished spacious deck. Boat access (across from marina).

Tin boat included. Rental: Sun. August 18 to Sept 8 ($1100 to $1200 per week) harderjohn16@gmail.com Louise 403-809-4811 John 403-861-3148

2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 Sport

Sport Utility Vehicle 1997,1998 red Jeep Cherokee, 4 doors, 6 cly eng, auto trans & 5 speed, 270,000km, excellent condition. $2,700 / $3,200obo. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

250-364-2881

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

1-888-204-5355 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

2 TENNIS Rackets, New; Windsop Slazonger, Wilson Tempest stretch 28� long, Graphite. 250-368-9474 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MAPLE HUTCH and buffet: Hutch- 2doors & 4 drawers; buffet- glass doors, interior lights, wine rack, 2 drawers.

250-368-3570 TRADING POST BV will return consigned items Jul.13-16 from 12-2pm.

UPRIGHT FREEZER, 2 yrs. old. $400. OBO. 250-368-3282

Century21Mountainview Realty 1-250-365-9791

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

TRAIL, 1735 Riverside Ave. Lazeroff Apts. Jul.13th, 9am12. BARGAINS! 250-231-5815

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

Houses For Sale

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

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Houses For Sale

1st Trail Real Estate

FEATURE HOME

2 Bedrm Condo

4 Bedrm cation Private Lo

MLS# 2391327

Montrose

MLS# 2390923

me Aweso r!

Starte

SOLD

MLS# 2389671

Rossland $129,900

Rossland $349,900

Fruitvale $OLD

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# 2216882

$319,900

Stunning home set in the heart of Montrose close to all amenities, great neighborhood for family living. Solid maple flooring throughout and two brand new bathrooms with French Provincial tiling. Modern open concept kitchendining room-living room with light streaming in, make this a very inviting home.

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# 2390566

MLS# 2218695

Fruitvale $398,900

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Trail

MLS# 2391456

$149,000

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

ce New Pri

MLS# 2389483

MLS# 2389710

MLS# 2214582

Trail $134,900

Trail $449,900

Trail $123,500

Trail

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

MLS# 2390650

$219,000

Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

MLS# 2218320

Fruitvale $244,900

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# 2219089

Trail $OLD

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

SOLD

TING NEW LIS

Trail $216,000

SOLD

MLS# 2389239

Fruitvale $OLD

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Fruitvale

MLS# 2389421

$409,000

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Personal service with professional results, Buying or Selling

MLS# 2218895

Trail $99,500

We go the extra mile for you!

Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland (250) 362-5200

www.coldwellbankertrail.com

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Nathan Kotyk 250.231.9484

Sat, July 13 9:00am - 12:00pm

Bargains!

Sat, July 13 9:00am - 1:00pm

2 Family

Camping, tools, wine making and household

2

1 Lazeroff Apts

140 9th Ave, Montrtose

1735 Riverside Ave, Trail

Miscellaneous Sat, July 13 8:00am - ??

3

2420 8th Ave, Rossland

Garage sales

Montrose

Garage sales & open Houses

1

east trail

2

B

Saturday, July 13 1:00-3:00pm

250-368-8551

To show your Garage Sale or Open House on this map call the Trail Times

B

Saturday, July 13 11:30am-2pm

a

7881 & 7861 Crema Drive

9480 Station Rd, Waneta

open Houses

rossland

3

a

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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca OPEN HOUSE

STING NEW LI

Saturday July 13th from 11am-1pm STING NEW LI

269 Railway Lane, Trail

$157,000

Value Here - 4 bdrm. - 2 bthrm home with modern decor - this family home has 2200 sq. ft. of living space - finished on both floors - call for your viewing.

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Ron & Darlene Your STING NEW LI

1501 - 2nd Avenue, Trail

20 Hillside Drive, Trail

650 - 9th Avenue, Montrose

High traffic corner location. Currently has 3 long term tenants. There is also a second floor which has been used as offices but was initially a 2 bedroom apartment that can be quite easily turned back to an apartment.

83 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale Ultimate family home with large yard and covered deck. Home has new roof, windows, doors, flooring and bathroom.

Call today for your personal viewing!

Open concept, 2 bdrms, office, a/c, u/g sprinklers, garage AND carport, workshop & rec room! Upgrades: kitchen, bath, windows and brand new stainless steel appliances! This is quite a package!

NEW BUILD! 4 bdrm 2 bath home!

Fully fenced yard, shop, shed, rebuilt from foundation up! Perfect opportunity to own a new home without having to pay GST!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

$209,000

$189,900

$345,000

OPEN HOUSE

Local Home Team

We Sell Great Homes!

$319,000

Saturday July 13 11am-1pm

STING NEW LI

Lot 2, Highway 3B, Ross Spur 1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale

2 bedroom / 1 bath. This home has a great view over the city and features a lovely yard with two off street parking spaces. A home to make your own. Call today before it’s gone.

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.

Fantastic opportunity- 29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm or to hold as an investment. Treed with large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your REALTOR® today to view this opportunity.

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$74,900

1969 Old Salmo Road, Fruitvale $498,500 Must see home! Immaculate home on 3 acres, triple garage, 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Quality construction, landscaped fenced yard.

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

1648 Columbia Avenue, Trail $169,000 Cute as a button, overlooking Columbia River. 2 bdrms updated mechanically, new bthrm, kitchen. Great starter pkg.

$250,000

2132 Daniel Street, Trail

$297,900

Tadanac

It’s that time of year again!

The International Judges Arrive July 18th...

302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

208 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

$419,000

$549,000

This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and wood burning fireplace. The large, flat lot is accented by gorgeous trees and amazing views.

Call your REALTOR® for an appointment to view.

This amazing 4 bedroom home offers a designer kitchen with custom cabinetry and bright windows, the bathrooms are updated, and the living room has a gorgeous fireplace and hardwood floors.

The yard is beautiful with gardens, patio, sun deck and river views!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

12 Monashee Place, Rossland

Here’s What YOU Can Do Help:

$359,000

Gorgeous townhome tucked away amongst the trees. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts hardwood floors, lots of light, a spacious kitchen and all located on one level.

• 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 Christine (250) 512-7653

Beautiful Miral Heights

2320 McBride Street, Trail

2250 McBride Street, Trail

$339,000

Teck’s Mad Hatters’ Luncheon

#4-1008 Olaus Way, Rossland

July 27, 12 - 2:30pm.

$309,000.

Plenty of living space here for the whole family! 4 bdrms, 3 baths, open concept, walk out basement, laminate floors, double carport, deck, large rooms, and great view! At this price it will be gone soon so don’t hesitate!

Call your REALTOR® now!

Spacious and immaculate family home in Miral Heights. Great location, tastefully decorated with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Call now before it’s gone!

$349,000

Beautiful ground floor condo with 3 bdrms and2 baths. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, open concept with gorgeous woodwork, granite counter tops, underground parking, tennis courts, hot tub and much, much more. Great price for this package!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Tickets available at Century 21 Kootenay Homes Inc., or Columbia Greenhouse.

Visit www.trail.ca/bloom for more information.

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