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Program at learning centre combines nature and education BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Being a teenager can be tough, and for some, finishing school may seem an insurmountable task. Enter the Take a Hike Program. For the first time since its inception 13 years ago, the unique Vancouver-based program is extending a hand to students outside the Lower Mainland by choosing School District 20 (SD20) to partner with and build on the educational and adventure-based project. Take a Hike, a program specifically designed to address the learning difficulties, social and emotional needs of at-risk youth, will be offered to students in grades 10 -12 at the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (formerly Trail Middle School) this September. Education is primary, however the program offers a unique approach to delivering lessons. “This program meets a need,” said Darrel Ganzert, SD20 chair. “Take a Hike is designed to bring selected students back to learning through an exposure to nature, and the challenges and rewards it offers,” he said. Ganzert explained that the group of students, selected on certain criteria, will start the program with day long outdoor experiences, such as hiking in the West Kootenay, and expand the ventures to extended periods of time in the wilderness with teacher and therapist support and supervision. Take a Hike is committed to providing a fulltime therapist and a part-time adventure-based learning specialist who will work with the school district’s teachers and child and youth care workers to provide a holistic learning program. “What the program has found is that the kids who are particularly weak attenders end up wanting to be there. And those moments, spent on week-long camping trips end up being great learning experiences that are positive.” The Take a Hike Program began in the Vancouver school district with a goal to engage at-risk youth with alternative educational opportunities which combine outdoor activities such as hiking and snowshoeing with the development of communication and problem-solving skills. The program will focus on youth aged 15-19, with a purpose to assist students who have been unable to achieve success in mainstream classes to develop the positive behaviours and attributes they need to become healthy, productive citizens.
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Linda Radtke, Kate’s Kitchen manager, was busy filling one of four new freezers the soup kitchen received by donation after a recent Trail Times story detailing how a failed freezer resulted in the local charity losing its $1,000 meat supply.
Kitchen warmed by freezer donations BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
A story in the Trail Times last Thursday, reporting a broken freezer and the loss of $1,000 worth of meat and milk products at Kate’s Kitchen, has brought out the best in the community. The breakdown of a meat freezer at the well-known local charity over the weekend of July 20-21, had the volunteer staff worried about how they would continue serving up lunches for dozens of less fortunate citizens in Trail every weekday. In response to the predicament, four new freezers have been donated to the local Salvation Army soup kitchen along with meat, poultry and fish, and $400 cash to replace the spoiled goods. “The phone started ringing Thursday afternoon from citizens wanting to help,” said Linda Radtke, manager at the Rossland Avenue locale. “It bring tears to my eyes when a community bands together to help
when something like this enough,” said Radtke. happens.” “It makes me proud to “It brings tears Radtke said the broken say that I live in Trail. to my eyes when appliance was one of a People have just been so a community number of freezers used by good to us.” the kitchen that are all of As the saying goes, bands together about the same vintage but there is always one rotten to help when unfortunately was the one apple in the bunch, and in something like that held the food of the this case, it was a person highest value and most damwho dropped off two very this happens.” aged by thawing. old, broken, rusty, filthy LINDA RATKE Each week, at least 200 freezers into the side alley lunches are served out of between Kate’s Kitchen Kate’s Kitchen, and Radtke and volun- and the Rex Hotel on Sunday. teers try their best to include a serving Now, the volunteers at the soup of meat in each meal. kitchen are asking for a Good Samaritan Additionally, each month the to pick them up and bring them to the Salvation Army food bank, located in landfill for proper disposal. the rear of the soup kitchen, supplies Radtke called the regional district at least 400 families in need with food and was told they would dispose of hampers that contain a meat protein, them at no charge but someone needs if available. to transport them to the landfill. On Tuesday, a person brought in a To assist Kate’s Kitchen remove the large turkey, a welcome donation to useless freezers from the alley or to help fill the new freezers. make a donation, contact Radtke at “I cannot thank the community 364-0445.
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The Avenue of the Clans - tartan banners honouring Trail's pioneer Scottish families was unveiled at Gyro Park on July 18. Present are International Communities in Bloom judges Alain Cappelle and Bob Ivison with CiB director Jessie Hendrigan and Sonja Klick of Columbia Power Corp. which sponsored the program with a $2000 donation. The city is taking orders for more banners. Contact Jessie Hendrigan at 364-9911 for more information.
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his column revisits the simple response discussed on page 2 of the Trail Times, March 19, 2013. In that column, North also opened one heart, but South had four spades and replied a spade. Here, there is a different twist. The bidding: North with his unbalanced 18 points, opens one heart showing five hearts. South responds 1NT showing six to nine points. South does not have a notrump distribution and has a singleton in partner's suit. South also does not have a spade stopper. These conditions are required for a 2NT or 3NT response. A 1NT response just shows the inability to bid a new suit at the two-
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queen of spades is a natural lead because it is the top of a sequence. The other suits are undesirable leads. The play: Declarer wins the ace of spades and cashes the top heart and ruffs a heart. He then plays a trump which West wins and continues with the ten of spades showing partner the top and bottom of his sequence. Declarer wins the king, sluffs a diamond and ruffs another heart. He then draws the rest of the trump and goes to dummy on the ace of diamonds. He pitches two diamonds. Declarer still has a diamond to lose. The result: Declarer loses a diamond and the ace of clubs making five clubs for +150.
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By Times Staff Police responded to a potentially dangerous situation on Monday evening involving a man on the Victoria St. Bridge in Trail. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment received a report of a man on the Trail bridge, with a rope tied around himself. According to the police report, the man, in his early 20s, fled to East Trail when officers arrived at the scene. He was later located on the roof of Kiro Manor threatening to kill himself. At one point, according to the report, the man tried to grab a live power line. FortisBC was called to the scene and cut power to the line. The fire department positioned its ladder truck to allow police access to the roof where the man was taken into custody. Firefighters assisted in removing the man from the roof and he was taken to hospital for assessement. The report states it is believed the man had consumer a large quantity of alcohol and drugs prior to the incident.
Local Safeway part of saleleaseback deal By Valerie Rossi Times Staff
Trail's Canada Safeway is one of the 68 properties included in a sale-leaseback deal with Crombie REIT for $990 million in cash, Empire Company Ltd. has confirmed. The conglomerate, which owns the country's second-largest grocer Sobeys Inc., signed an agreement to buy more than 200 grocery stores from Canada Safeway Ltd. in a $5.8-billion deal in early June. While it’s still early on in the process, the recent buyout isn’t likely to present any changes for local shoppers or employees. “When we announced the acquisition in June we said we were going to sell a number of the owned locations to help pay for the $5.8 billion acquisition,” explained Andrew Walker, Sobeys vice president of communication and corporate affairs. “Crombie REIT has first rights on any properties we sell so Crombie agreed to purchase the 68 locations that were part of the deal. “It's a transfer of ownership of the properties and we signed long-time leases with Crombie REIT so there will be a grocery store (in Trail).” The grocery chain has to receive regulatory approval, which is expected to occur in November, before it can continue its push to expand its market into western Canada. The Sobeys chain, a wholly owned subsidiary of Empire Co., primarily has stores throughout eastern and central Canada.
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The corner of Third Avenue and Bailey Street in East Trail was the site of a construction project this week, as part of a TELUS commitment to enhance its wireless and wireline networks in Greater Trail.
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The new ferry hull built by WaterBridge Steel in Nakusp is now in the water, after a very small snag during the launch. What initially looked like it was going to be a smooth launch for the new boat turned into a oneinch problem that took a day to resolve. On Sunday, locals, employees and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure representatives watched as the black hull held by a metal grid was pushed by two machines down a series of rails into the water. The first attempt looked good, with the descent looking slow and steady, with a very small ridge of water being pushed
up by the steel. But shortly after the push, the hull in its rigging stopped, and after another attempt, divers were sent in as part of the next effort to coax the million-pound plus steel hull into the water. Two tugs, attached by thick blue rope and a cat attached with cable pulled again, and the ferry reached the water. But not quite deep enough. The lake level had already dropped an inch too far, said WaterBridge Steel owner/ operator John Harding. Hydro had started dropping the lake level in the morning, and by the time the hull hit the water, the water was one inch too low to allow the ferry to float out of its steel mooring.
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Harding said that Phase 2 is now beginning, which includes mechanical and electrical construction on the ferry. “There are no days off now until Christmas,” he said. Once construction is complete, sea trials should be finished in February, and after that training of crew will begin, said Harding. But WaterBridge is hoping this will be the beginning, not the end of shipbuilding in Nakusp. “We’re working with ministry to try to establish a shipyard here,” Harding said. The new ferry will have acapacity of 80 vehicles and 250 passengers. The contract was valued at $26.5 million.
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Harding was philosophical about water levels, saying that Hydro’s “hands are pretty much tied.” “They’ve got a job to do to meet American demands and produce energy,” he said. “They did cooperate with us and we appreciate that.” With some innovative thinking, the one-inch problem was solved. “We eventually pulled it off the grid,” said a tired by pleased Harding, who recruited the Shelter Bay ferry to help the two tugs manoeuvre the hull over its one-inch hump and into the water, with no damage to the beautiful black paint on the hull. “Everyone did a great job. We’ve got a great crew here.”
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES COATES, BARBARA — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Barbara Coates, after a courageous and unbelievable battle with cancer. Mom was born in the Zelma area of Saskatchewan on October 5, 1919. Her youth was spent growing up on a farm in that area. In 1941 she married Victor Wyshynski with whom she had two sons (Melvin and Robert). Unfortunately, after many years, the marriage failed. During the 1960s and early 1970s Mom lived in Saskatoon and Calgary. In 1971 she met William Coates and later that year she married him and moved to Trail to live with him. Mom lived in Trail until her death on July 27. Mom was predeceased by her husband William Coates, her parents Eva (Trautman) and Martin Usselman as well as four sisters, two brothers, one daughter in law (Linda) and one stepson (Denton). Left to cherish her memory are sons Mel (Laura) and Robert (Doreen), stepdaughters Gwen (Morley) and Ellie (Gary), nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren as well as numerous other friends and relatives. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society at 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6 or a charity of their choice. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in Allan, Saskatchewan at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Nine-year-old girl becomes youngest chess expert THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHELMSFORD, Mass. - Only three years or so since first picking up the game of chess, 9-yearold Carissa Yip can already look down at 93 per cent of the more than 51,000 players registered with the U.S. Chess Federation. She has risen so far up the rankings that she has reached the expert level at a younger age than anyone since the chess federation began electronic record-keeping in 1991, a new level she reached in recent weeks. Her father, Percy, who taught her until she began beating him within a year, said she could reach master level in as soon as a year. “Some never reach master level,” he said. “From expert to master, it’s a huge jump.” But Carissa, who will be a fifth-grader at McCarthy Middle School this fall, has improved by leaps and bounds. She first played competitively at the MetroWest Chess Club and Wachusett Chess Club, at the latter of which she’s the topranked player. Last fall, she competed in an international competition in Slovenia, and in December, she’ll play the World Youth Championships in the United Arab Emirates. Carissa is hesitant when asked about her accomplishments, saying she doesn’t spend much time thinking about them. But she also set a goal for herself this year to reach 2,100; an expert is anyone over 2,000. Anyone at 2,200 is a master. She also wants to one day become the first female to win the overall championship - not just in the female category, her
father said. “It’s not like the rating matters,” Carissa said. She later demonstrated her ability by playing with her back to the board, reading her moves to her father and keeping track of the whole board in her head. She has been called an intimidating player in an ironic way, because she’s far short of even 5 feet tall. Her U.S. Chess Federation ranking places her in the top 7 per cent of all players registered with the group and the top 2 per cent of female players. Closer to home, Carissa has impressed others who have been playing chess for far longer than she has been alive. “This was not a record she won by a few days,” said Nathan Smolensky, the president of the Massachusetts Chess Association. “It was a significant margin. So it’s very impressive.” Among other younger stars at the Boylston Chess Club in Somerville, where
Yip has played, most are in their teens and are boys, Smolensky said. “Even they say they were nowhere near this strength when they were that young,” he said. Carissa also has three years to reach the next level, that of master, in time to set the record for youngest to reach that step as well, Smolensky said. Five-time U.S. women’s winner Irina Krush has the record for becoming a master at age 12. George Mirijanian, program director for the Wachusett club and past president of the Massachusetts Chess Association, said Carissa and Percy Yip, both Wachusett members, both got a standing ovation when they arrived at the club last week after Carissa reached expert level. “In my more than 50 years with the club, I had never witnessed such an exuberant outburst from club members,” Mirijanian said. “They are really proud of Carissa and what she has accomplished.”
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ack in 1962 John F. Kennedy had been president of the United States for one year, four lads from Liverpool were about to hit it big in the music world, and a Saskatchewan lawyer, John Diefenbaker, was in his fifth year as Prime Minister of Canada. In retrospect, 1962 was also notable for another reason: it was the start of a trail identifying corporate welfare recipients, many of whom have sought subsidies from the federal government ever since. “Corporate welfare” occurs when governments transfer tax dollars to companies, not in exchange for some good or service, but simply to give or loan money, and on a variety of justifications such as supposed job creation, the desire to create or buff up some sector, or so-called “regional development.” Recently, I asked Industry Canada for information on disbursements to businesses since the early 1960s. The department could only provide information stored electronically over the decades. Still, what was available was fascinating. The result of that
request revealed the hollowness of one claim often advanced in support of subsidies to business: that “acorns” will grow to “oak trees,” i.e., from small businesses into large corporations, and then cease taking handouts. Instead, what is evident from the data is that many “oak trees” never stop asking for handouts. Over the five decades, it turns out $22.1 billion was handed to business (all figures inflation adjusted to 2012 dollars) with half of that granted or loaned to just 25 companies. The earliest recipient of corporate welfare from Industry Canada was Leigh Instruments. Its first cheque arrived in 1962, a $3.4 million conditional loan. That company harvested a total of $54 million from government up until its last disbursement in 1989. The most frequent and most lavishly rewarded of the subsidy-seekers over the decades was the aerospace company Pratt & Whitney, a division of U.S.based United Technologies. Starting in 1970, Pratt & Whitney made 75 requests to the department of Industry and
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received almost $3.3 billion in grants or loans. Its most recent cheque arrived in 2010 in the form of an $80.4 million conditionally repayable contribution (a loan that might or might not have to be repaid). Last year, the parent company had net income of U.S. $5.2 billion. Bombardier, next on the Top 25 list, started asking for money in 1966. It has received just over $1.1 billion from the Department of Industry. Its most recent cheque was a $102.5 million conditionally repayable contribution in 2009. Bombardier’s most recent reported net income was $598 million in 2012. On the other end of the scale, apparently there is no business too small to be considered for taxpayer assistance: between 1962
and 2010, $856,570 went to 24 ice cream shops; 43 pizza joints received $1.3 million and 379 gas bars and convenience stores received $15 million. Even hot dog entrepreneurs received taxpayer cash: four split $66,194 including someone from Toronto who, in the application, told the government they wanted to “design a barbeque hot dog roller for home use”. The records I accessed are only from Industry Canada. This is really just the tip of the iceberg for this five-decade stretch: the $22.1 billion excludes money handed out by other federal departments (such as Finance, Natural Resources and others), and every province and municipality. The last time I looked at the entire business subsidy take, using Statistics Canada data from 1994 to 2007, it turned out $202 billion had been disbursed by all levels of government in that 13-year period alone. Space does not permit an in-depth examination, but as I’ve written about previously in six reports, the justifications for corporate welfare are multiple,
flawed and fail real-world examinations of how subsidies work (or more often, do not). They range from unsupportable claims of job creation (corporate welfare redistributes jobs among businesses, it doesn’t create them) to the oft-heard excuse that other countries subsidize their aerospace, automotive, energy or mining sectors so Canada must do the same. Nonsense. If France, for example, wishes to have French taxpayers subsidize airplanes so they can sell them to Canada cheaper, that would be unfortunate for the French treasury. It doesn’t mean Canada’s taxpayers should continually be dragged into the taxpayer-subsidized fight so Canadian planes can be sold more cheaply to Americans or Germans. This is especially true given that multiple companies have sought subsidies since the 1960s. It is long past due for governments to let such “oak tree” companies exist without additional billions in taxpayer support. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute and author of six reports on corporate welfare.
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Seeing Trudeau through a different prism As Trail Times editor Guy Bertrand suggested (“Trudeau’s visit offers hope for forgotten voters,” Trail Times, Thursday, July 25, 201), there are several prisms through which to view Justin Trudeau’s visit to Trail last week. My view, I believe, is as an informed voter, basing my opinion on Justin’s beliefs and not the fact that he is considered by many to bring “political charisma.” Last year Justin addressed a gender-segregated gathering of Islamists in Toronto that was sponsored by the International Relief Fund for the Afflicted & Needy. Revenue Canada lists this group as “an integral part of an international fundraising effort to support Hamas.” They were also an active promoter of Sharia Law in the Ontario Family Law Courts during the ‘04-’05 debate. They support polygamy and refused to renounce the doctrine of armed jihad. More recently he has appeared with the Islamic Society of North America, whose parent organization has been listed by the US. Justice
Dept. as one of the “entities who are or who were members of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood. Trudeau’s association with this group was condemned by the founder of the Muslim Canadian Congress, Tarek Fatah, who wonders if Justin doesn’t understand the threat posed to Canadian values by Islamists. He refers to Justin as “the new Muslim Brotherhood’s stooge.” You speak of Justin as “a politician who is trying to break an old pattern of politicking that usually relies upon $500 - a plate dinners.....” He may not have charged the people gathered at Gyro Park, but he did charge the charity organization, Grace Foundation $20,000 speaking fees, to name only one group. It’s my understanding that sitting MP’s don’t charge to make speeches. Trudeau actually double-billed on more than one occasion - charging his clients for his speaking services, and at the same time collecting his MP’s pay, even though he wasn’t present in the House, failing to fulfill his public duties and missing votes. In 2010 he said “Canada isn’t
doing well right now because it’s Albertans who control our community and socio-democratic agenda. It doesn’t work.” When asked if Canada was “better served where there were more Quebecers in charge than Albertans, he answered; “I’m a Liberal, so, yes......... when we look at the great Prime Ministers......they were MP’s from Quebec...... This country - Canada - it belongs to us.” That quote doesn’t fit with your assessment of a politician who says every corner of Canada is important. Like his father who in 1969 opened the floodgates to legalized abortion in this country, Justin is in favour of a “woman’s right to choose.” In 1969 there were some restrictions on abortion, as of 1988 Canada has been without a law regulating this barbaric practice, yet the medical system funds every penny of it, and there are no wait times for this “procedure.” The unborn children Justin Trudeau advocates killing as a “choice,” may not be voters, but they are surely “forgotten.” Marty Makway Trail
Ottawa should heed call for inquiry An editorial from the Toronto Star Is it indifference to the problem or a distaste for evidence that has led Prime Minister Stephen Harper, yet again, to reject calls for a much-needed national public inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women? At the Council of the Federation meeting this week, Canada’s premiers added their voices to the chorus calling for the inquiry. Within 24 hours, the Harper government had yet again dismissed the idea. It should reconsider. Some 600 native women are believed to have been killed or have gone missing since 1970. Between that year and 2009, 321 bodies were discovered along roads, under bridges or in boarding rooms across the
country. But the issue came to wide public attention only in 2002 when the remains of 33 more were found on the B.C. pig farm of serial killer Robert Pickton, who had managed to evade police for years by targeting aboriginal sex workers whose disappearances went unreported or uninvestigated. That’s why the Assembly of First Nations and groups like the Native Women’s Association have been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a national public inquiry - a campaign the premiers rightly endorsed in Niagara-onthe-Lake last week. We need to identify the roots of this tragic problem and begin to develop a national strategy for solving it. So why is the federal government dead-set against an inquiry? Harper has repeat-
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Trail wins fans and Sportsmanlike Award By Times Staff Despite finishing without win at the B.C. Little League championships, the Trail Allstars won over plenty of fans at the tournament in Vancouver. The team was presented with the Sportsmanship Award in the seven-team tournament. “It's probably the nicest I've ever got at a tournament,” said Trail manager D.J. Ashman. The inscription on the award recognizes the “coaches, players and parents” on the team and Ashman said it was fitting to acknowledge every-
one for their efforts. He said opposing coaches and parents came up and congratulated him on the performance of his relatively young team. “We didn't get a win but we had a blast. The week was great.” The provincials wrapped up on Sunday with White Rock defeating Hastings 4-2 in the final. It was sweet revenge for White Rock. Hastings, the defending national champion, defeated White Rock 20-0 in the 2012 final hosted by Trail. White Rock moves on to the Canadian
Ball game tonight
By Times Staff The baseball season isn’t quite over locally. Tonight at Andy Bilesky Park, the Trail nine-and-10-year-old baseball team will host Colville in an exhibition game. Game time is 5:30 p.m. The team will use the game as a final preparation for a tournament in Colville this weekend to wrap up their season.
championship in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia beginning Friday. White Rock won provincial titles in 2007 and 2008 and both times the team
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begin Friday, but White Rock doesn't open the tournament until Saturday, when they open the Canadians against Saskatchewan.
Submitted Despite bringing a small team to Kimberley, the Trail Stingrays had a very successful weekend. With only 11 swimmers in attendance, the team chalked up 609 points and placed sixth overall in the region. Some of the highlights of the meet included a phenomenal 100-metre backstroke race by Diego Greenwood that earned him a provincial qualifying time and a meet record. Samantha Theobald also swam personal bests in four of her six events, cumulatively shaving off 11 seconds from her times on the weekend. In her first attempt at the 100-metre freestyle race, Kira Konkin placed an impressive fifth with an incredible time of one minute, 29 seconds. Other Kimberley medalists were; Paige Marrandino, who placed third in her division; Nicole Merry earned a bronze medal in the Division 4 girls; Greenwood earned a silver medal in the Division 4 boys; Theobald won a gold medal in Division 6 girls. The team posted many personal best times throughout the weekend. Nicole Merry took three seconds off her 200-metre individual medley, while Elijah Grebe swam two seconds faster in his 100metre butterfly. Greenwood took three seconds off his 100metre breaststroke time. Georgia Merry and Kayla Fraser also had amazing 100-metre reestyle races in which they both gained personal best times by two seconds. The team will be looking to carry that momentum into this weekend when Castlegar hosts the regional championships.
Derby rolls on despite Slocan Valley accident By Marvin Beatty Castlegar News
The ladies and hard-working volunteers of the West Kootenay Roller Derby didn’t let a jet fuel spill stop them from entertaining their loyal fans on Saturday. The event at Selkirk College was scheduled as a double header between the Valley Vendettas / Nelson Killjoys and the Babes of Brutality / Rossland Trail Roller Girls, but the matchup
between the Vendettas and Killjoys was postponed due the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill and subsequent evacuations in the Slocan Valley. A statement on the WKRD website read: “We would like to offer our support and derby love to our skaters and volunteers who have been affected by the events that have occurred. For those attending tonight’s bout there will be a donation jar available for those who wish
to help those who have been misplaced.” Though the doors opened a bit later, and attendance was understandably down, the Babes and RTRG took to the track and put on their customary solid performances. The Babes ware considered the home team for this bout but the visiting RTRG had a slight lead about ten minutes in. In the end, though, solid blocks and speedy jams lead
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each other and start putting away for the future. I mentioned to my parents that we were going on a cruise this summer, and my mother got all excited, assuming we were planning to get pregnant. I was dumbfounded and didn’t respond. She later told her friends that we were “trying,” and several of them contacted me with congratulations. I do not understand this fascination with my sex life. It’s embarrassing and annoying. We have a big family reunion coming up for Scott’s grandmother’s 80th birthday, and his sisters have told me that if they don’t see
friends. This was upsetting and hurtful to me. Is this appropriate? Do children take this opportunity to dump on their parents for things in the past? Because of this, I have decided not to have a memorial service. I’ve told my husband to have me cremated and my ashes dispersed at a beach where we played as children -no family or friends. No parent is perfect, but my children were cared for properly, and we helped them even when they were grown. I don’t think they would do this terrible thing, but I’m -- Not Taking Any Chances Dear Not: It is cruel to trash a parent at a funeral service, when the deceased cannot defend herself. It also makes the guests terribly uncomfortable. Your niece obviously harbors a great deal of anger and pain. We hope she will see a therapist and work through this in a more
productive manner. Dear Annie: I had a similar experience to “Want Duct Tape,” whose father-in-law hummed during their drives. I drove my late mother-in-law to her doctor appointments, weekly Bingo games and the beautician.
She read every single sign we passed -- street signs, gas station signs, grocery store weekly specials, whatever. No one could have a conversation. She didn’t want to talk to us, but she made sure we couldn’t talk, either. I finally fig-
ured out that it was a passive-aggressive power play. We had to listen to her. The solution? Earplugs. -- Been There and Bought the T-Shirt Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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a bump, they’ll lock us in the closet and not let us out until I’m pregnant. I no longer want to attend, and Scott feels trapped. I’m at the end of my politeness rope. What should I do? -- Leave Us Alone Dear Leave: You have to be more assertive and less nice to these amazingly rude, intrusive people. Tell them, “We’re sorry if you are disappointed, but the topic of pregnancy is not under discussion. Scott and I will decide when to start a family. If you persist in bringing up the subject, we will be forced to leave.” Then ignore all angry comments in response and leave if you need to. Every time. Dear Annie: My sister recently died, and her son and daughter both spoke at the funeral service. Her son said lovely things, but my niece was quite negative, making mean and nasty remarks about her mother in front of family and
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Dear Annie: My husband, “Scott,” and I have been married for three years, and our families keep asking when we’re going to have children. It’s all they talk about. I just became a licensed physician’s assistant, and Scott was accepted into an Ivy League doctoral program. No congratulations or kudos for either of us. Scott’s friends held a small celebratory barbeque, and we invited his sisters and parents. All they did was talk about how we’ll never have time for kids with such busy careers. At my sister’s bridal shower, my aunt asked whether Scott and I were having fertility problems. I pointed out that I’m only 28, and she laughed and said, “Better hurry up!” Scott and I have a lot of student debt. We spent a lot of time apart during our studies and are now finally able to make time for
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Expect to meet new faces and visit new places today, because it’s an exciting day! This suits you because you are restless and ready for action. (Right?) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Respect your moneymaking ideas, because they might be worthwhile. Some might be silly, but others could be geniuslike. Who knows? Write them down for future consideration. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, dancing with wild, wacky Uranus. This makes you independent, self-reliant and energetic. You also might dream up inventive, original ideas! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Research can pay off today, because you instinctively will know how to go for
the jugular. You’ll find what you’re looking for if you trust your instincts. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Expect to meet a character today -- someone unusual or unorthodox. Perhaps someone you know might surprise you by doing or saying something shocking. Your involvement with others will stimulate you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with bosses, parents and people in authority are unpredictable today. Be aware of this. Things could go swimmingly, or on the other hand, you might do something that awakens the sleeping giant. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel plans might be changed, delayed or rescheduled today. Expect surprise adventures and opportunities to learn new things. (You’re eager for adventure.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Keep your eye on your bank accounts and shared property, because things are unstable here. However, something unusual might occur that actually pleases you. (Fingers crossed.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Changeable moods can affect your relations with others, especially partners and close friends. You might get a better idea of what your relationship is all about
-- a breakthrough in understanding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your work routine will be interrupted today by staff shortages, new staff or unexpected surprises. So that you can handle this skillfully, allow extra room for you to navigate your day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Creative ideas are flowing today. Sports events might
hold a few surprises. Parents should be vigilant, because this is a mildly accidentprone day for your kids. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your home routine will be interrupted today. Surprise company might knock at your door. Small appliances might break down. You might run out of coffee or something you need. (“Oh no!”) YOU BORN TODAY You have a great imagination
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CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Castlegar area. Applicants should have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the West Kootenay region.
We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and current drivers abstract to Ashley at our Castlegar terminal: 1360 Forest Road Castlgar, BC V1N 3Y5 For more info, please call, 250-365-2515 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest!
Complaints must be filed within a 45 day time limit. For information please go to the Press Council website at www.bcpresscouncil.org or telephone (toll free) 1-888-687-2213.
Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543
Lost & Found FOUND: House key between Gyro & Sunningdale, Trail; tag on it reads ‘Nona’s House’ Phone 250-364-2423
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.
Automotive
DRIVERS WANTED
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package
Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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We are offering a very competitive pay rate and benefit package with an exceptional work environment to the qualified candidate. Send resume and cover letter attn: Justin summitsubaru.shawbiz.ca
SUMMIT SUBARU Colander Restaurant is now taking applications for
Career training available Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Ave, Trail
We have room in our high volume shop for an energetic and skilled Mechanic. We offer a flat rate pay plan as well. Benefits package after probation period.
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
The dealership sells new Honda’s as well as all makes and models of pre owned Cars, Trucks & Suv’s. The shop is modern and well equipped with up to date technique including alignment. We offer in house training through Honda on an on going basis. Journeyman status is preferred, but would consider the right 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Send resumes to Allan Sanders - Service Manager Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax: 250-365-4865 glacierhonda-service@ telus.net
In Memoriam
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
EXPERIENCED CDA needed for part time position. Please forward resumes to: info@beautifulhealthysmiles.net HEALTH Care Security Officers, Paladin Security OPEN HOUSE & CAREER FAIR Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Education Rm, Admin Office 1st Fl. When: Wed. August 14,2013 08:00-16:00. Bring: Your resume & three professional references. Please apply online prior to attending at: www.paladinsecurity.com/careers JOURNEYMAN WELDER needed. Stainless steel welding an asset. Please send resume with references to: PO Box 398, Trail, BC V1R 4L7.
Head Vehicle Detailer At Castlegar Hyundai our inventory and customer vehicles must be spotless. We require a detailer to clean, restore and protect vehicles with the utmost care and skill. This is a full-time position with benefits. Experience and a clean driving record are mandatory. Submit your resume to keith@castlegarhyundai.com or fax 250-365-5376
ALARM SERVICE TECHNICIAN /APPRENTICE Experience in fire, security, camera and access control. Must have drivers and security license. Work in East/West Kootenay. accuraalarms@telus.net
250.364.5808
In Memoriam In Loving Memory of
Nick Rypien
April 21, 1991 - July 31, 2010 Three years have gone, can you hear us now? We have so much to say, but don’t know how. As times go on, it’s tough wondering why, We try to understand, but most times cry. Your family and friends say you visit them still, We remember your smile, and always will. We know you miss us, and we miss you too, Until the end of time Nick, we all love you. Love always, Mom, Dad, Jesse, family+friends
Help Wanted **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
LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Nelson Ford, in Nelson BC, is looking for the right technician to service our customers. We offer factory Ford training, competitive wages, and great benefits. Salary dependent on experience $28 - $35/hr based on Ford training. Will consider 3rd/4th year apprentice. Send resume to rmcmahon@nelsonfordsales.com or fax 250-352-7282
AM Ford in Trail is seeking applications for the new and used sales team. Applicants should have a strong background in customer service, automotive sales experience an asset, and be willing to work in a fast paced environment. Email resumes to Lee@AmFord.com
AMFord.com
1st or 2nd year Apprentice Technician
Prep Cook /Line Cook
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
fax 250.368.8550 email nationals@trailtimes.ca Employment Employment Employment Help Wanted
1-800-961-0202
RECEPTIONIST and CIVIL TECHNOLOGIST opportunities at dynamic consulting firm. TRUE Consulting provides planning and engineering services in a progressive environment. Our company is growing and we are looking for highly motivated, well organized people to join our team. Learn more about these exciting opportunities at www.true.bc.ca.
Editor The Grand Forks Gazette is currently seeking an editor to manage its weekly community newspaper in the beautiful City of Grand Forks. The successful editor will work out of our Grand Forks office and will manage a team of one reporter. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in community and become an active member of the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the vision for this community newspaper and for helping our reporter excel with their reporting skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well as a member of a diverse and unique team. Qualifications: Proficiency with InDesign and Photoshop are required as is a background in the community newspaper industry. Duties include: Page layout, writing stories, managing a full-time reporter and some freelancers, proofreading and editing stories, photography, community relations in your role as editor and the daily management of our website. This position would suit a reporter who is looking to grow their career by moving into an editor’s position. We are looking for someone who is innovative, computer and digital savy and can help lead our community-focused newspaper into the future. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please email resume, with cover letter, to Chuck Bennett, Group Publisher at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.
Revenue Accountant Independent Respiratory Services is a BC-owned and operated full service respiratory homecare company. We have been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996. We are seeking applications for the position of Revenue Accountant at our Shared Services Centre in Castlegar, BC. Qualifications: • Intermediate Level accounting education and experience • Preference will be given to those with Accounts Receivable experience • Experience in dealing with insurance companies & other third party benefits providers • Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook (2007/2010) • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral • Excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task • Very strong customer service orientation • Ability to work independently • Strong team player • Motivated to improve processes within an organization If you’re qualified for this challenge and are interested in experiencing a place that offers world class recreational opportunities and an affordable cost of living, please, apply in confidence to: Independent Respiratory Services Inc. Attention: Human Resources 865 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H3 Fax: 1-888-713-6505 Email: hr@irscanada.ca Closing date: August 9th, 2013 We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For information about our company, please visit: www.irscanada.ca
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Employment
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Help Wanted LITTLE SCHOLARS Children’s Village now hiring qualified ECE & Infant Toddler educators. For more information www.trailpreschool.ca
Lot Attendant Do you have a valid driver’s license and a deep interest in automobiles? Then we can use your help. Duties include washing vehicles, assisting with detailing, fueling, lot maintenance and other necessary work. If you have interest or experience please email your resume to Keith Kalawsky at keith@castlegarhyundai.com or fax it to 250-365-5376
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Fruitvale
Route 302 8 papers 12th & 15th Ave Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave Route 307 21 papers 16th & 17th Ave, Smith Cres, Tamara Cres
Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way Route 202 14 papers Forrest Dr, Laurier Dr Route 208 12 papers Calder Rd, Schofield Hwy
Route 365 23 papers Laurier Ave, Main St Route 366 18 papers Beaver St, Maple Ave Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 22 papers Martin St, Old Salmo Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 19 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay
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Route 211 27 papers Hazelwood Dr, Oliva Cres, Viola Cres Route 218 10 papers Glen Dr, Hermia Cres Route 219 15 papers Hazelwood Dr
Route 342 8 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 343 25 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 28 papers 7th, 8th, & 10th St Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave
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Contest closes September 30, 2013 *See Official Rules & Regulations at UsedEverywhere.com for details **Winners will be notified via email
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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
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LEAF Cabinetry, serving the West Kootenay for 22 years. Commercial & residential cabinetry, architectural woodwork. t. 250.509.4167 www.leafcabinetry.com
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Classifieds Homes for Rent
Auto Financing
Boats
W.TRAIL, 3BD. fully furnished home, beautiful garden, $1,300./mo. utilities included. 250-364-5678
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Rentals
Rentals
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WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for earliest Sept 1st.or Oct 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. Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681 evenings & weekends. 250231-2174 daytime. Monika
RV Sites
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REDUCED SUMMER pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com
CASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178
TRAIL, ONE bdrm. furnished Apt. $500/mo. + utilities. Nonsmoking. 250-364-5678 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WARFIELD, 2BD. condo. $650./mo. plus utilities. F/S, coin-op laundry. 250-231-4522 WARFIELD 2bd condo totally renovated 250-362-7716 W.TRAIL, 2bd., tiny yard, suitable for small dog, close Downtown.$695.250-368-6075
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 E.Trail 1bd apt., f/s, coin-op laundry. 250-368-3239
Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 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 SUNNINGDALE, 3bdrm., incl. heat & cable. No smoking, No pets. $850./mo. Available Now. 250-368-7005
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Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908
Cars - Domestic 1995 Mazda 626 4 cylinder automatic. $1900. 150,000km. 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. 2007 CHEV Cobalt SS Supercharged, black, 2dr., 5spd., loaded w/red & black leather interior. 68,000kms. $11,500. obo. 250-231-7182. lve.msg.
fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.
This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson
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Motorcycles 2006 HONDA Goldwing, 38,000kms. Navigation, heated seats, grips, new tires. $17,000. 250-231-0276
Default Hearing - September 6, 2013 Nelson Courthouse Defendant - Kimberly Jackson Claimant - William W. Bertram Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kimberly Jackson Please contact 250-399-4717 or 250-304-8211
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1984 CLASS “A” Southwind Motorhome 454 engine, many extras, fine condition, remarkably well kept. $7,500. 250-367-7485
Houses For Sale
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1st Trail Real Estate
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MLS# 2214582
MLS# 2391504
Trail $249,900
Great 4 bedroom family home with a large two car garage and parking galore. Lovely organic garden and all types of beautiful plants, azaleas, hydrangeas and so much more, you have to see it to believe it. The gardens have the WOW factor for sure. Views of the mighty Columbia River and lots of privacy, almost like living rural but right in town. This home is priced way below assessed value, owner relocating.
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490 Totally ed Upgrad
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MLS# 2389093
MLS# 2216882
Montrose
$319,900
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
MLS# 2390650
Rossland $339,900
Trail $219,000
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
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MLS# 2390386
MLS# 2218240
Fruitvale
MLS# 2391883
$119,900
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
MLS# 2391600
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Rossland $139,900
Trail $65,000
Fruitvale $399,000
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
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MLS# 2390566
Trail $199,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Trail
MLS# 2391243
$199,900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
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MLS# 2218895
$99,500
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
Rossland
MLS# 2218642
Fruitvale $225,000 Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
on 4 Plex 5 Acres
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Trail $123,500 amily Great F ! Home
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ting New Lis
MLS# 2217833
Trail $225,000
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
ot Triple L
MLS# 2391973
$379,000
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rossland
MLS# 2218775
$335,000
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland (250) 362-5200
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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
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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
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Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880
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215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007
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300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773
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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 ICE NEW PR
SOLD 2148 Daniel Street, Trail
3732 Carnation Drive, Trail
1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail
$249,000
$160,000
Don’t miss this one! Very well maintained home in excellent location close to school. Features 3 bdrms on main and 1 down, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors and 2 wood-burning fireplaces. Call now for your personal viewing!
$165,000
Owned by the same family since 1948, this character home is close to town and features large rooms, custom fireplace, gorgeous views and much more. Extensive wiring and plumbing upgrades. Call today for your personal viewing.
3 bdrm heritage home with stunning river views. Featuring oak and fir hardwood floors, original kitchen cabinets, fireplace, beautiful solid wood doors and windows. Tons of storage including a root cellar for all your canning and dry goods. If you are looking for that special home this is it! Call you REALTOR® today.
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1752 LeRoi Avenue, Rossland
1501 - 2nd Avenue, Trail
$92,000
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.
Very Special Package - New Older Home - this 3 bdrm/2 bthrm. home has had a total update - nothing to do but enjoy - new wiring-plumbing-windowspaint-roof - tastefully decorated with all kinds of charm - super views - call for an appointment to view.
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
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Call Mark (250) 231-5591
3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail
$129,000
2 bedroom charmer a stones throw from the Columbia River on a comer High traffic corner location. Currently lot with a detached garage!! Upgrades has 3 long term tenants. There is also include new windows, electrical, flooring a second floor which has been used as and kitchen cabinets. Below is a compact offices but was initially a 2 bedroom workshop and large rec room with a apartment that can be quite easily turned walk-out basement. Call today! back to an apartment.
A lot of house - 3 floors of living - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - only 13 years old - looking for a family that requires room - This is it! - asking price is $179,900 just above assessed value seller is motivated. Great location.
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale
650 - 9th Avenue, Montrose
$299,000
$295,000
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!
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 Terry 250-231-1101
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$184,000
Newer furnace, electrical panel and roof. One floor living with 2 bdrms, laundry room, dining and living room. Covered front porch with great southern exposure and back patio for entertaining. Priced to sell!
2303 Columbia Avenue, Trail
$209,000
$169,900
1824 Wilmes Lane, Trail
$250,000
STING NEW LI
409 Rossland Avenue, Trail
Lot 2, Highway 3B, Ross Spur
$289,900
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. Call Jodi 250-231-2331
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840 Forrest Drive, Warfield
360 - 2nd Avenue, Rivervale
531 Turner Street, Warfield
5 beds, 2 baths. Lovely family home on a nice street. Features a bright, daylight basement and fully fenced backyard with a deck. Call today to view.
Perfection! This gorgeous home built in 2009 has it all, 3 bdrms 4 baths, 9 foot ceilings, granite countertops, hard wood, man cave, double garage, and so much more!! All this and situated on a beautifully, landscaped, private lot close to all amenities. You must see to believe!
Built in 2009, this compact charmer is perfect for single, couple or empty nesters that want modern open concept, low maintenance living. Home features vaulted ceilings, heated garage, private yard and comes with New Home Warranty. Call now before its gone.
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$399,000
$295,000
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$189,000
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16A Redstone Drive, Rossland 1890 Kootenay Avenue South, Fruitvale $219,000
683 Binns Street, Trail $164,900 Priced like the good old days. Well built older home with some upgrades. 2 furnaces, 2 hot water tanks. Great deal!
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
This home (manufactured home) offers brand new kitchen, new furnace, updated electrical, flooring, drywall and large addition and much more. This super sized lot is flat and landscaped had has potential for subdivision.
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!
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
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Cell: 250-231-0153
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
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Cell: 250-365-9665
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Cell: 250-512-7653
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Cell: 250-231-0264
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Cell: 250-231-1101
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Cell: 250-231-2331
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Ron Allibone
Cell: 250-368-1162
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Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
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