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A GARDEN OF GHOSTS
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Everything’s coming up ghouls for Fern Wilson, florist at Ye’s Olde Flower Shoppe in downtown Trail. The Spokane Street store is ready for a hallowed eve including treats of the aromatic variety.
IBEW voting on latest FortisBC offer BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213 is in the process of voting on the latest offer by FortisBC in an effort to end the 18-week lockout of 230 employees working in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in B.C.’s Southern Interior. “They held the vote in Trail Tuesday, and have voted in Penticton, now we’re moving on to Kelowna for their vote,” Business Manager for the IBEW, Rod Russell, said from
the Okanagan Wednesday. “There’s still some key concessions on the table but there’s a slight increase in the wages and lump sum payment they were offering.” Russell stressed that money hasn’t been the main issue for the workers in this dispute, instead pointing the finger at the concessions the company had been asking for that presented a sticking point. “Our international representative met with the company,” he said. “I don’t know if they’re going to go for it, it’s up to them.”
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Director of Communications for FortisBC, Joyce Wagenaar, said that both parties in the dispute acknowledged the sensitivity of the situation and wanted to avoid the possibility of the employees being inflamed by media reports and therefore had kept their most recent discussions quiet. “Since last week both parties decided to come together,” Wagenaar said. “There’s a tentative agreement and the employees are holding their vote.” Russell said the new offer
was similar to the last one, which was rejected by the membership, but that they were committed to allowing the workers to make the decision for themselves. “If it’s ‘yes’ then we go back to work, if it’s ‘no’ then we’re back to trying to figure out how to get the public behind us in this,” Russell said. “I think we all know we’ve got good jobs, a decent wage. For us this isn’t about trying to get more of anything, it’s about trying to hang on to what we’ve got and not lose it.”
The release of Trail’s third quarter finances review reflects the city is on track to stay in the black by the end of the year. The third quarter report is critical to the city because the results can be used to determine, to a fairly high degree of accuracy, how the final year-end should come in, explained David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer (CAO) during Monday’s governance meeting. “The results now being realized actually demonstrate a slight improvement over the previous quarter and it is hoped that this trend can continue now through to the end of the year,” said the CAO. Earlier this year, council approved in excess of 80 projects, with a total value of $8.5 million. So far, the city has managed to balance the scales of over-budget bids and cost overruns of current projects, including Victoria Street upgrades, by deferring further ventures not deemed high priority, representing a $419,000 savings. “There was significant adjustment to the capital plan in the second quarter, as part of dealing with the corridor project, to come up with additional funding,” said Perehudoff in his report to council. In addition, the legal fees budget, $70,000, has exceeded $93,000 due to numerous files including the boundary expansion proposal, sewer arbitration, and the ongoing expense for personnel related matters. See DEVELOPMENT, Page 3
FRUITVALE
New lighting will help visibility on Halloween BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
As the kid’s excitement reaches a fever pitch in anticipation of dashing from house to house collecting treats, local RCMP detachments and municipalities are working to make sure the evening is safe for the little ones and that any tricks don’t involve dangerous activity or damage to property. In Fruitvale, after a 15 year-old was struck by a passing vehicle crossing Highway 3B last Halloween night, the municipality See CASTLEGAR, Page 3
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Developed by the Korean military as a battlefield martial art, taekwondo literally translated means the art of kicking and punching. But Master Jakki says the sport reaches beyond the physical realm, and conditions the mind and spirit, too. “It did wonders to me,” she said from her studio she built with her husband. “Not only was I overweight, I just wasn't the type of kid that did any kind of sports. “I was one of those kids that was never picked for teams.” At 15 years old, she fell into the sport and after realizing she had some skill right off the bat stuck with it. After years of studying under Great Grand Master Eugene Marquart out of Moorhead, Minnesota (not far from her small hometown in North Dakota), Master Jakki has worked up to a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo and a third-degree black belt in hapkido, a form of self defence that employs joint locks. The 33-year-old blends both these forms into the traditional style she teaches under the World Taekwondo Federation banner. It has been 18 years of practice now, 15 years in which she's taught, and she attributes the sport to the strong, disciplined person she has become. “I liked that there was nobody that was going to push me harder than me,” she said of her initial contact with the sport. “Nobody was going to be let down if I had a bad day.” Keeping her centred, the sport has been the one continuum in her life as she studied at university and
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then went onto travel and work all over the world from Texas, Hawai, to as far Iraq. A job position as manger of construction at AMEC in Trail offered stability and the opportunity to once again invest in her lifetime passion and give back to her new community, Fruitvale. Fifteen-year-old Riley Russell decided to switch from Trail Martial Arts this summer for a chance to try another variation of taekwondo. The red belt now helps teach the younger kids, when he's not honing his skill with the goal of obtaining his black belt in the near future.
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Being involved in the sport, he said, has helped him build confidence and focus, which was really missing in his life. His mom, Lynn Russell, believes taekwondo is a great activity for teenagers as they learn to balance freedom with responsibility. She even got involved herself as a way to bond with her son. “I think it's changed his life,” she said. “He just carries himself different, he is way more confident and he's become a good role model for the kids.” Heart & Soul offers classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, fitting kids in from 5:30-6:30
p.m. and adults (generally over 12 years old) from 7-8 p.m. At the studio located at 1922 Main Street, sport competition is not the primary focus of instruction, however for interested students there is an opportunity for tournament participation. Master Jakki also teaches insanity Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7 p.m. and rents out the studio to other recreational programs. For more information visit heartandsoultkd.com or contact Master Jakki at 250-921-9090 or via email at heartandsoultkd@gmail.com.
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Development planning takes bite out of budget
FROM PAGE 1 “The biggest exposure or concern at this time is with the legal costs and significant overrun that will occur, which was reported in the second quarter,” explained Perehudoff. “With the sewer arbitration projected to be heard in 2013, the final over-expenditure could approach $60,000.” Another category in the red is environmental development, which refers to community planning projects. Council allotted $60,000 for the year, but to date, $81,630 has been sunk into the city’s numerous projects and additional commitments, including architect work on a concept plan for the Integrated Library/Museum proposal. “The community development planning budget provides funds for a wide array of planning issues or projects without a specific funding allocation set up,” said Perehudoff. “As indicated in the second quarter, this account will be significantly overspent this year.” Additional development projects include the downtown economic incentive bylaw, appraisal on the Trail Airport, and the commencement of the Area A boundary extension study. Those added costs are balanced by savings in various city projects such Silver City Days, which came in under its $60,000 budget, accounting for an $11,000 surplus. Under $300 has been spent from the council delegations budget, which allots travel funds to meet with provincial cabinet ministers or officials (required delegation), leaving $16,000 in savings. “This year, travel has been limited and council dealt with meetings as part of the UBCM,” added Perehudoff.
Castlegar closes parks for two nights FROM PAGE 1 reached out to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and had the crossing upgraded to try to reduce the chance of a recurrence. “After we had the near miss there, the 15 year-old that did get hit, I was very aware of it,” said Lila Cresswell, CAO of the Village of Fruitvale. “We now have high intensity LED lighting on both sides of the highway and the signs hanging over the highway have LED banners underneath that light up the street on the crosswalk.” Castlegar RCMP, working in conjunction with Castlegar City works, fire services, Selkirk Security, and Citizens on Patrol, will be stepping up patrols in any potential problems areas in their city. In addition the Castlegar Superintendent of City Works ordered the closure of Kinnaird Park, Millennium Park, and the Kinsman Park Wednesday and Halloween night to avoid any hijinks in those areas. As of press time there was no information available on RCMP preparations in the Greater Trail area.
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Staff from the city, regional districts and Teck became students of the Justice Institute of BC last week for an emergency information officer course. The goal was to learn the scope, roles and responsibilities of an information officer working at an emergency site or at a site support facility. Learning how to write key messages and media releases, and how to communicate with the public and media during an emergency took centre stage Wednesday morning with a presentation by instructor Rosanna von Sacken.
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New anti-bullying, harassment Unprecedented police presence at UBC policies to take effect in workplaces Changes to Workers Compensation Act begin on Friday
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The agency dedicated to protecting the safety of about 2.2 million workers in British Columbia is not going to bully the province’s employers into implementing new rules that deal with workplace harassment, says a senior executive. Instead of taking a “heavy-handed approach” to enforcement, WorkSafeBC will consult with employers to ensure they follow changes to the Workers Compensation Act that take effect Friday, said Al Johnson, vice-president of prevention services. The new occupational health and safety policies, which were approved by the agency’s board in March, define workplace bullying and harassment and explain the duties of employers, supervisors and workers. “Out of the gate here, we recognize that the level of understanding, if you will, or maybe sophistication around bullying and harassment, people need to get their heads around it and understand it and have some time to put their programs into place,” said Johnson. Johnson said dedicated officers will be available to work with employers. While those officers won’t do things like write employers’ workplace-policy statements, they will direct them towards relevant resources, he said. WorkSafeBC expects many questions, so Johnson said people will be given time to digest the new rules. But if employers are unwilling to comply, officers may have to eventually write enforcement orders, he said. The new policies date back to July 2012, when the provincial government changed the law and expanded coverage to include those suffering from mental disorders caused by workplace bullying and harassment, said Joe Pinto, senior program manager for WorkSafeBC. He said the government directed WorkSafeBC to develop a policy applicable to all workplaces. The board passed that policy in March. Robyn Durling, spokesman for the nonGreater Trail Community Justice Program Society
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THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The president of the University of British Columbia says six sex assaults on the campus that he calls one of the safest in North America have resulted in an unprecedented police presence as fear spreads among students, staff and the community. Stephen Toope told a news conference that unlike many other inner-city universities, UBC is situated on a large amount of open space, requiring a different type of response to give people a sense of security. The RCMP’s major crimes section has taken over the investigation and Toope says an outside security company has been hired to bolster the university’s
own resources as volunteers have stepped in to patrol the campus. Toope says the university has committed millions of dollars to upgrade lighting and adds that money is no object as police investigate the attacks believed to be committed by the same man. He says a campus security group will report back in a month with suggestions on whether security cameras should be installed but that issue raises privacy concerns and will require careful consideration. Hundreds of people are expected to attend a rally this evening at the university protesting the assaults at the usually quiet campus.
Penticton
City puts deer cull on back burner By Steve Kidd
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Penticton isn’t likely to see a deer cull anytime soon, even after a B.C. Supreme Court judge decided against an animal rights group trying to stop a deer harvest in Invermere. “I don’t think we will be able to come charging out of the gate on this issue until we wait for the dust to settle a little bit,” said Penticton Mayor Garry Litke. “Knowing they will not be happy with the outcome, I wouldn’t be surprised if there is not going to be some sort of an appeal or some attempt to take it to a different or higher court.” Communities across the prov-
ince, including Penticton, put their own deer cull plans on hold while the Invermere Deer Protection Society argued that the town had not properly consulted residents before beginning their deer cull. “We used a similar process to what the government recommended. They were attacking the process and claiming that we didn’t do a good enough job consulting,” said Mayor Gerry Taft of Invermere. “Many other communities followed the same process, so if the judge said that process is lacking in some way, that would have had implications for other communities.” Taft said deer are still a problem within city limits.
Maple Ridge
Book returned after 77 years By Monisha Martin Maple Ridge News
A library book 77 years overdue was returned to the Maple Ridge library two weeks ago. Retired elementary school teacher Karen McLaren discovered the tome while cleaning out her house. The Double Chance, by J.S. Fletcher, was borrowed from the Fraser Valley Public Library on February 10, 1936
by her grandfather, Raleigh McLaren. Luckily, the library waived its overdue fine. “We were quite taken aback by it,” said community librarian Jo-Ann Sleiman, adding that the book won’t be returned to a shelf. “It’s really old and falling apart. If it had been returned, it probably would have been weeded out of the collection years and years
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ago. It’s not really in great shape, but that’s understandable after all these years.” The McLarens were a pioneer family in Maple Ridge. Raleigh McLaren’s parents moved to the district from England. He went on to serve in both World Wars and passed away in 1960. Sleiman thinks the book was most likely borrowed from one of the mobile library trucks that travelled the valley. The detective novel is the longest overdue book returned to the library. It’s been shipped to the Fraser Valley Regional Library headquarters, where it will most likely be put on display with a little reminder that it’s never too late to return an overdue book.
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National Alberta
Tougher penalties for distracted driving sought THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - The Alberta government is considering toughening its distracted driving law by issuing demerit points to motorists who text or make hand-held cellphone calls behind the wheel. Transportation Minister Ric McIver says about two years after the law was passed, drivers are still refusing to hang up when they’re on the road. Demerit points are one option but McIver says the province is reviewing other options, although seizing vehicles is not one of them. Currently, drivers face a $172 fine if they’re caught calling or texting. Calgary police say that during the first eight months of this year, there were more than 470 crashes in which distractive driving was a factor. The province has not released a timeline for completion of a distracted driving review.
Manitoba
Merging lottery and liquor agencies saves taxpayer dollars, says CEO THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - The president and CEO of a new entity comprised of Manitoba Lotteries and the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission says it will save taxpayers $6.1 million in the first two years. That’s slightly more that what the Selinger government claimed would be saved when it surprised approximately 3,000 lotteries and liquor employees 18 months ago that they’d be brought under a single agency. Winston Hodgins said it’s less than what taxpayers could save if the new Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries was brought under one roof. The majority of the lotteries’ employees are still working in the former Crown’s four locations and the former liquor control commission office also still serves as office space. It is also the main distribution centre for liquor outlets around the province. Hodgins said he hoped there
would soon be a new head office where all employees could work together. “I would suspect if we were to consolidate all of our head office functions it would probably be in the downtown area somewhere,” he said, adding there is no timeline for such a move. “We’ve been very busy with other things other than worrying about the head office. That will come in due course.” Meanwhile, the bill making the merger legal is winding its way through legislative approval process. It will likely be passed in December. Michelle Gawronsky, president of Manitoba Government and General Employees Union, said there has been little impact on the 1,300 liquor commission workers it represents. Bargaining for a new collective agreement is to start in March. Besides the MGEU, there are four other unions representing employees and seven collective agreements.
Tories take new tack in bid to end toxic Senate debate
THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The government is taking a new approach to suspending three disgraced Conservative senators, aimed at putting an end to the politically toxic debate on Friday - just hours before Prime Minister Stephen Harper is to deliver a crucial speech to party faithful. It may also have the added political benefit of papering over the rift that’s erupted in Conservative ranks over the proposed suspensions, making it harder for Tory senators to vote against the government. The new approach was unveiled Wednesday, moments after Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella ruled out of order the government’s attempt to limit debate on three separate motions to suspend, without pay, senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau. The motions had been introduced two weeks ago by government Senate leader Claude Carignan as
non-government business. Kinsella ruled that closure can only be imposed on government business. Carignan immediately served notice that he’ll replace the three motions with a single government motion to suspend the trio. The new motion softens the proposed sanctions somewhat: the three would still be stripped of their paycheques, Senate resources and privileges but would be allowed to retain their Senate life insurance, prescription drug and dental benefits. As government business, Carignan could technically introduce a closure motion Thursday after brief debate on the new motion, according to Liberal Senate officials. The closure motion would require six hours of debate on Friday, after which a vote could be called. Harper is scheduled to give the keynote speech Friday evening at the Conservative party’s national convention is Calgary.
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f Canadians want to know who did what in the Senate expenses scandal, they should demand that the Harper government call a targeted public inquiry into the matter. This is the most straightforward way to get to the bottom of the alleged misuse of public money and political cover-up. It is also a good way to find ways to fix the problem in future. With a public inquiry, unlike many processes, anyone with relevant information can be required to supply relevant documents and testify under oath. An inquiry’s hearings would be public, allowing Canadians to hear directly the sworn evidence of everyone involved. To support a probing investigation, witnesses would be protected against derivative use of their testimony in civil or criminal proceedings. As a result, the fairness and integrity of future criminal prosecutions, for example, would be intact. There is no better process than an inquiry to ensure independent, fairness, and thoroughness. Thus, there is no better way for Canadians to resolve for themselves the competing claims and changing stories and there is no better way for the government to restore its credibility. An important concern
is that the inquiry might get bogged down. To avoid this, its mandate could be narrowed to allegations of financial abuse and coverup that involve current Senators, for example. The inquiry could be asked to make recommendations only about how to ensure the integrity of individual Senators’ use of public money. A tailored mandate would lend itself to a careful and above-board investigation while allowing the process to stay on track. Most importantly, a public inquiry gives an opportunity for the government to appoint as commissioner a person – ideally, a sitting or retired judge – whose integrity and independence from the political process is beyond question. Clearly, the Senate process has not provided the thorough and impartial process that many Canadians want to see. Not surprisingly, the process has become mired in partisanship and tainted by connections to officials who appear to have a direct interest in the outcome. Other processes, such as a criminal investigation, are unlikely to satisfy demands for a fulsome investigation. First, to preserve fairness, criminal investigations take place outside the public eye. Second, they would focus on activities of a few
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individuals rather than Senators in general or officials in the Prime Minister Office. Third, they may be jeopardized by shenanigans in the Senate. Fourth, they may result in plea deals that pre-empt any trial and release of information to the public. Other possible avenues for investigation face similar limitations relative to a public inquiry. In spite of this, it seems doubtful, without a massive public outcry, that Prime Minister Harper will call an inquiry to allow Canadians to get at the truth in public hearings. The Prime Minister’s record has been to avoid independent scrutiny of this kind even in the face of a serious tragedy connected to the government. For example, after the listeriosis outbreak of 2008 – in which 22 people died – the Harper government did
not accede to demands for a public inquiry to examine what went wrong. Instead, an investigator, Sheila Weatherill, was appointed but not given powers to compel testimony and document production by government officials. An important issue was whether the government’s deregulated CVS approach to food inspection contributed to the tragedy. On this,Weatherill reported: “Due to the lack of detailed information and differing views heard, the Investigation was not able to determine the current level of resources as well as the resources needed to conduct the CVS activities effectively. For the same reason, we were also unable to come to a conclusion concerning the adequacy of the program design, implementation plan, training and supervision of inspectors, as well as oversight and performance monitoring.” Thus, the investigation left a wide gap in our understanding of the role of government decisions in the tragedy. Similarly, after the controversy over robo-calls in the last federal election, the NDP and the Liberals called for an inquiry into the role played by all political parties. The Prime Minister opted instead for a weaker Elections Canada
investigation that is not public and that lacks powers to compel testimony and document production. On this, Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté reported a few weeks ago: “it regularly happens, in the course of our investigations, that we approach individuals who we know will have information relevant to a file we are working on, only to be told that they do not wish to talk to us – they refuse to say anything. In order to address this issue, we need to have some means of compelling the production of information.” These half-way processes allow for informed public scrutiny only to the extent that officials allow for such scrutiny. They depend on governments and political parties to admit what they did wrong. They are not the most reliable way to get to the bottom of a scandal. A tailored public inquiry offers a better alternative. If the Prime Minister wants Canadians to have reliable information about was done by those who were involved in the Senate scandal, then he knows how to make that happen. Gus Van Harten is a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University where he teaches administrative law and researches public inquiries.
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Data shows where real risks lie in moving oil
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pair of petroleumrelated events in Canada has re-invigorated the public debate over the movement of petrochemicals such as oil and liquefied natural gas. On Oct. 17, a natural gas pipeline in a remote area of Alberta ruptured, releasing natural gas into the environment. As a result of the rupture, several major oil sands producers had to cut back on their operations. There was no fire, and as natural gas is nontoxic and disperses quickly in the atmosphere, there is little risk to the environment. Canada’s National Energy Board quickly responded to the rupture, assuring people that there was no immediate safety concern for local residents. On October 19, a Canadian National (CN) train derailed about 86 km west of Edmonton, with 13 cars coming off the rails. Three derailed cars were carrying liquid petroleum gas (propane) and four contained crude oil. The propane cars burst into flames upon derailment but the fire was quickly contained, and allowed to burn itself out. Nearly 100 people were evacuated from the local area but thankfully no injuries were reported as a result of the derailment. The difference between these incidents, a pipeline rupture that threatened noone and caused little or no environmental harm, and a train derailment that resulted in a serious fire, air pollution emissions, environmental destruction, and the displacement of a hundred people illustrates that, on virtually all metrics of safety, whether environmental, occupational, or residential, movement of oil and gas is safest via pipeline, less safe via rail, and still less safe via roadway. Data pertaining to the safety of three modes of oil transport in North America show that, on an apples-to-
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apples basis, transporting a billion tons of oil over a mile of distance by pipeline has a very low likelihood of leakage - less than one incident per billion ton-mile. The risk of a leak by rail is twice as high, at two likely incidents per billion ton-mile. And trucks are 10 times higher still, with 20 incidents likely in moving a billion tons of oil over a mile. In terms of volume spilled, it is true that pipeline ruptures release larger quantities of oil than individual truck or train spills, but again, when compared on an aggregate basis in terms of ton miles, pipelines are about equal to trucks, but worse than trains. The average releases for 2005-2009 were 11,286 gallons per billion ton-miles by pipeline, 13,707 gallons per billion ton-miles by roadway, but only 3,504 gallons per billion ton-miles shipped by rail. When it comes to worker safety, pipelines also look safer. Safety data from the U.S. suggests that one would have only 0.007 injuries per billion ton-miles, while rail injury rates are 30 times as high. Road is still worse, with an injury rate 37 times that of the oil pipeline. That pipelines are safer than trucks or trains should come as no surprise. A pipeline is fixed infrastructure with little exposure to the elements, fewer opportunities for operator failure, and with greater capacity for real-time
monitoring and pre-planning for remediation based on the specific and well-understood characteristics of the pipeline route. Trains and trucks, running above ground, on fluid routes subject to constant change offer far more opportunities for breakdown, operator error, and injuries to workers as well as the general public. That’s not to say that we should pick one particular mode: each has its pros and cons not only with regard to safety and environmental protection but with regard to economic factors such as changing market conditions - we’ll need them all, we just need to understand that choices have consequences. The public discourse over pipelines has been distorted by environmental groups that have exaggerated their dangers in order to persuade people to oppose their development. But as pipeline projects face increasing scrutiny, regulatory and social barriers, markets are responding in predictable ways, finding other ways to transport oil from where it is produced to where it will be consumed. Those changes, as we’re seeing played out in the daily news, have consequences not only for the petroleum industry, but for the environment, for worker safety, and for the safety of those who live along transport routes, whether pipeline, railroad track, or highway. Reflexive opposition to pipelines flies in the face of the data, which shows that pipelines are safer modes of transport than railways or roadways. Environmentalists engaging in anti-pipeline crusades risk causing considerably more harm than good. Kenneth Green is Senior Director, Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute. He is co-author of a recent report called Intermodal Safety in the Transport of Oil.
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ISHERWOOD, ELINOR H O P E — Mom passed away in the early hours of October 26, 2013, just a few days after celebrating her 88th birthday. She was born Elinor Zaharychuck on October 20, 1925 in Winnipeg Manitoba, the daughter of Anne and Andrew. Mom is survived by her two children Andrew and George (Jan), her only brother Andrew Durban (Doreen), grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mom married Eldon Isherwood on November 25, 1948 and they lived very much in love until dad passed away much too soon at the age of 69 years. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Lauren (Nick), Andrew and their mother Roxie, and Angele (Jonathan) and her greatgrandchildren Evangeline, Virginia and Mack. Aunt Ellie will always be remembered by her special nieces Sharon and Terry. Mom loved her many friends and took great joy in her regular lunches with Shirley and Pat and her reunions with the MustySteers Joan and Lise. She particularly enjoyed shopping with Scott and Dennis. At mom’s request there will be no service and the family will hold a private celebration of her life at a future date. Mom and the family would ask that in lieu of flowers or condolences you make a donation to a charity of your choice or just be kind to each other. Thanks to all of you who brought joy to her 88 years. *** SMITH (NEE ORRIS), DAWN ORMA — After a year long battle with cancer Dawn left family and friends behind and embarked on her next adventure on October 22, 2013, just five days after her 73rd birthday. With her at the time of her death at
Penticton Hospital were husband Bob Monaghan, and her daughter and grandson, Kelly and Spencer Henniger. Dawn was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and came to Grand Forks in 1944 with her mom and dad Stanley and Orma Orris and brother Milton. She remained in Grand Forks for most of her adult life until moving to Taghum, Trail, and Genelle in the West Kootenays, then finally Okanagan Falls where she and Bob resided for the past two years. During much of her life in her hometown Dawn was a hairdresser and accomplished seamstress sewing for many people including costumes for drama productions. She also worked in the family-owned Grand Forks Gazette for a period of time. Dawn was also a very involved volunteer, chairing the Grand Forks 90th and 100th Anniversary celebrations as well as supporting many other community activities. For many years she provided accommodation for members of the Grand Forks Border Bruins hockey team and the Japanese Summer School Exchange Students. Helping others and gardening were always two of her passions. Her greatest loves though were her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy. Surviving Dawn is her husband Bob, daughter Kelly Henniger of Trail, grandchildren Spencer and Carley Henniger of Trail, and her brother Milton Orris of Summerland, BC. Dawn was predeceased by a grandson Andrew Henniger. The funeral service will be held at the Summerland Funeral Home Chapel 13205 Rosedale Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception at the Legion. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her name to the Moog and Friends Hospice House 1701 Government St. Penticton B.C. V2A 8J7. Burial of cremains will be in the Evergreen Cemetary in Grand Forks in the Spring. Summing up their relationship her husband
Bob wrote, “Our time together was very short but precious, sharing our lives filled with love and laughter”. *** DALLAS, JOAN KATHLEEN (ORLANDO) — passed away on October 26, 2013 at Columbia View Lodge in Trail, BC. Joan was born in Yorkshire, England and came to Canada with her parents at the age of 5. S h e was predeceased by her parents, Alec and Harriet ( P a t ) Yates, her sister Carol Ann Liket of Vancouver, her first husband, Gnerrino (Blackie) Orlando and her second husband, James Campbell (Cam) Dallas. Joan is survived by her step-son Dr. Ramon Orlando of Vancouver, her sister Patricia Ochoa of Reno, Nevada, her sisters-in-law Dina Hall and Neva Krug of Trail and Virginia Orlando of Vernon, her nephews Lory Hall (Gail) and David Orlando (Sharon) of Trail. She has many nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.S. She is also survived by her special friends; Bunny Dallas of Trail, Ronald and Lilian Amiel of Vancouver and also Cam’s children and grandchildren. Joan worked many years as the director of medical records at the Trail Regional Hospital. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, bowling, curling and travelling. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11 in Trail and the Senior Citizens of BC (Trail). No service will be held by Joan’s request. Cremation has taken place. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca ! KEEP SMILING!
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eight years ago, helped her with a few forkfuls, and was quick to explain the reasons behind her grandmother’s longevity. “Eight glasses of water a day. Never be idle. Always find a new interest or BY MATTEW HOEKSTRA hobby to keep you interested and keep Richmond Review you going.” Seated in a wheelchair, Inge Margot Born Sept. 29, 1913 in Copenhagen, McDonald faced the small room filled Denmark, Margot beat the odds early with friends, family and well-wishers. and has lived life to its fullest ever since. They held up certificates signed by polit- At six months she survived a 25-foot fall icians marking her 100th year. from a window, according to family, and Cameras flashed as smiling onlookers then survived the Spanish flu. captured the milestone birthday celebraShe married, opened a dress salon and tion last Friday. But the Richmond cen- gave birth to her only child, Ilse. Her tenarian, known as Margot, was resting. husband survived a Nazi concentration Then someone wheeled her toward camp, but, Champagne said, was never the birthday cake. Margot stirred and the same. smiled—it was, after all, chocolate. Margot came to Canada with her Corinne Champagne, the granddaugh- daughter in 1956. She earned a teachter who’s cared for her since a stroke ing certificate in the arts from Banff School of Fine Arts (now the Banff Centre), and created visual art that can now be found in galleries and private collections around the world. Margot also owned and ran racehorses. In 2000, Margot staged her November 4, 1943 last art exhibition at Vancouver’s - October 23, 2013 VanDusen Botanical Garden, and sold most of the work on disFrank passed away peacefully in his play. A few years later came the sleep. He is finally pain FREE and stroke. Doctors gave her a year to at peace. Frank was born in Estevan, live and recommended palliative Sask. and raised in a logging camp in care. Champagne, who promised Leechtown BC. at age 15 she’d look after her Survived by his wife; Peggy, daughters; Kelly (Todd) grandmother, took Margot home Tracy, Laudi, Nikki, granddaughter; Nicole, sister; Donna, instead. On Friday, eight years later, brother; Lindsay and their Families. Margot celebrated her 100th I’m sure his trucking and coffee buddies will remember him, birthday at Richmond Centre pen in hand, napkin and calculator on the table. His gift for MLA Teresa Wat’s constituency making friends and always leaving you with a joke. Frank office. will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. “To me she is my hero. She’s an amazing human being,” said My deepest thanks to the Home Support team, Doctors, Champagne, who said her grandNurses, Jim; Social worker & Donna; Oncology mother motivated her to write a At his request there is no service. top e-book.
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Bats in battle for survival against mysterious disease
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER They are the stuff of Halloween horror stories, the alter-ego of vampires, the frightful beasts that foreshadow the macabre. Bats strike fear
in many hearts, but it is these nocturnal mammals that are in danger, decimated by a mysterious disease that has wiped out seven million in North America in a few short years.
A cluster of rare Townsend’s big-eared bats.
“Wherever it shows up, it has a significant impact,” said Graham Forbes, a biologist at the University of New Brunswick and a member of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in
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Local program dispels myths Submitted Are bats really blind? Do they want to suck your blood? These are some of the questions that Educators around the Columbia Basin are answering. Just in time for Halloween, dynamic and skilled Educators from the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) are providing programs on bats for youth. “Bats are actually very shy, clean creatures” says Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the KCBP. “There are so many myths about bats. They are extremely beneficial in eating nocturnal flying insects including mosquitoes, and cycling nutrients from wetlands to upland forests”. Through a partnership with the KCBP and Wild Voices for Kids, Educators are able to provide free school programs to teach children about the amazing worlds of bats including their unique features, their role in ecosystems, and our local bat species. Students will get a virtual tour of bats from around the world, eavesdrop on their echolocation calls, and explore current issues in bat conservation. To find out more
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Canada subcommittee. “Some caves are basically becoming empty.” In February 2012, COSEWIC held an emergency assessment for the tri-colored bat , the little brown myotis and northern myotis and found all three were endangered by white-nose syndrome, so named because of the white fungus that grows over the faces of infected bats. By the end of last winter, the disease had been confirmed in 22 U.S. states and in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia. In New Brunswick, it is estimated about 99 per cent of the known winter population of little brown myotis, or little brown bat, has died. The disease has not yet been confirmed west of Ontario, but it has been found in Minnesota, south of Manitoba, and appears to be spreading 200 to 400 kilometres per year since it first showed up in New York state in February 2006. It is believed that as many
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks deserved more than a point against the Grand Forks Border Bruins on Tuesday, but goaltender Kai McDonald was unbeatable in extra time, thwarting the Nitehawks attack time and again to salvage a point for the plucky Bruins. McDonald stopped 47 shots and Jackson Purvis scored all three goals including the tying marker with 43 ticks left on the clock to make it 3-3 and earn the Bruins a roadpoint in Beaver Valley Tuesday night. “Anytime we can take a point out of a team like Beaver Valley Jim Bailey photo in their barn is huge,” The Grand Forks Border Bruins’ Jackson Purvis bears down on Hawks’ goalie Grayson Sharpe, as the said vice president and interim coach Matt talented forward netted a hat trick including the tying goal with 43 seconds remaining to steal a point from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in a 3-3 draw at the B.V. Arena Tuesday. Zamec. The Nitehawks were the 19-year-old Purvis third period when Sam The best opportun- for him, and obviously poised to collect two broke down the left Swanson tapped in a ities came on a Ryan he’s done a great job points, but with less side and beat Sharpe nice set up from Dallas Edwards breakaway with us and he’ll do a than a minute to go, on the backhand. The Calvin and Kyle Hope. near the end of the great job there.” the Bruins hemmed Bruins would jump Despite numer- first OT that McDonald The Border Bruins the Hawks in their out to a 2-0 lead when ous opportunities, the stymied with a shoul- have made a dramatic own end. A clearing Reid Robertson hit the Hawks couldn’t extend der save, and then turn around, thanks attempt failed and Lethbridge native with the lead, as McDonald turned aside a pair of in no small part to Connor Gross lifted a breakaway pass and kept the Bruins in the point-blank blasts from the outgoing coach the puck towards the Purvis pulled a Peter game, blocking shot Calvin and Edwards in Deschenes, but Zamec, net where Purvis, alone Forsberg, deking the after shot and frustrat- the last minute of the who has been with the in the slot, gloved the Hawks goalie to one ing Nitehawk players second OT. team as assistant for puck out of the air, side then slipping in who could not convert Sharpe was also eight years, is deterand beat Nitehawk the backhand dangle. despite multiple break- sharp in the two extra mined to keep the ball goalie Grayson Sharpe The Hawks would aways on the night. frames for the Hawks, rolling. between the pads for get on the board with “I think we’re stopping 11 shots in “It’s a testament to the natural hat trick. 3:06 to go in the first. squeezing our sticks a OT and 41 on the night. the boys, and a testa“Obviously we After the Bruins’ little bit,” said Limbert. For Grand Forks, ment to Nick, we have a weren’t happy with the Tucker Brown took an “Some players they the game came just solid core in there and outcome there,” said interference penalty, are a little snake bit, one day after the the boys believe in each Hawks assistant coach Taylor Stafford worked but credit their goalie, announcement that other, they see what Kevin Limbert. “There the puck down low he played really well. Bruin bench boss Nick they can accomplish, was a bit of lapse in and dished to Michael I think we could have Deschenes was leav- and it feels great to be focus and a lapse in Bell on the doorstep to adjusted by shooting ing the team and tak- a part of. My role is just assignments. I think make it 2-1. more for rebounds ing over as coach and to see that it doesn’t we should have probRyan Edwards and crashing the net GM of the Trail Smoke get derailed and keep ably been able to hold would tie it at 17:23 of to make his life more Eaters. them on track.” the lead there in the the second on an inno- difficult, but he played “We broke the news Beaver Valley hits final seconds. Overall cent looking point shot well and battled hard to the boys last night, the road this weekit was a step in the from Andrew Clark for them.” so at this point it was end and will play right direction, but we that Edwards tipped The 4-on-4 and about 24 hours ago,” Kelowna Friday, North still have some work over the shoulder of 3-on-3 overtimes said Zamec. “Obviously Okanagan Saturday, to do.” the Bruin goalie. solved nothing with it was a shock for the and Osoyoos on Grand Forks opened The Nitehawks both teams getting boys, but everyone is Sunday. They return to the scoring 25 seconds would seize the lead stellar chances but behind Nick, I mean the Hawks Nest Nov. 9 into the first when two minutes into the unable to capitalize. it’s a great opportunity for a tilt against Fernie.
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Submitted Fresh meat is hardly the correct term to use for the new players that hit the oval track last season with Greater Trail’s finest women on skates. And now as off-season training rolls into gear so does recruitment for the Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG), who can only hope to attract another killer batch of new players. Women with a keen interest in the fastest growing sport in the world are invited to gear up and meet the team at RTRG’s Fresh Meat and Greet held this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Trail Armoury. Stephanie Pemberton, known in the derby world as Leggedy Anne, has been playing locally since 2011. Though there are still a number of veteran skaters committed to the sport, she says recruitment is an important process that keeps the team competitive and enthusiastic. “Every batch of fresh meat I have seen has brought something new to the table,” she said. “They bring an outside perspective into the team, which some of us can lose after being on the team for a while.” Leggedy considers RTRG’s last intake of new players the most successful in West Kootenay Roller Derby League history. The majority of these athletic women were rostered after a short season of training and brought some serious energy and skill to the team. Such was the case for Kaylee Barklay, known on skates as Bark Messier. The former hockey player was initially attracted to the competitiveness of the sport and soon came to love the atmosphere of the arena during a bout. “The only thing that surprised me was the rules and penalties and how many there actually are,” she laughed. Bark pulled off some moves last season, barreling through blocker walls or gracefully jumping the apex of the track. Though she may still be learning some of the rules, her edge and strength is an asset to the team. RTRG coach Railroad (Jacob Jamin) said it’s always fun to watch new skaters “find their legs and learn the game.” “It’s also exciting to find new players with skills from other sports that can be applied to roller derby,” he added. “It keeps the team fresh (no pun intended) and helps us push and motivate the team because you never know who might join up and become the next superstar of the WKRD.” Fresh Meat and Greet goes Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Trail Armoury, 1990 7th Ave. Gear required: mouth guard, helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads, and roller skates (no in-line skates please) No skates? No problem. Spare gear will be available for people to try, but those attending must bring their own mouth guard as well as their ID and health card.
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Canada West team selected BY TIMES STAFF Merritt Centennial and former Trail Smoke Eater AP Dane Birks was selected to the Canada West team roster Wednesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins sixth-round draft pick will join nine other players from the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) in the six-team 2013 World Junior A Challenge tournament starting on Monday. The roster was selected by Canada West head coach Jason McKee (Spruce Grove, AJHL), along with assistant coaches Trent Cassan (Yorkton, SJHL) and Ryan Smith (Selkirk, MJHL), and team manager Shawn Bullock (Hockey Canada) following a four-day selection camp at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary last week. Players named to the Canada West selection camp roster were selected from the CJHL’s five western Junior A leagues: the BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League and Superior International Junior Hockey League. BCHL players lacing them up for Canada West are goalie Jesse Jenks from Prince George;
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Greater Trail Minor Hockey Associations Bantam House team won the Castlegar tournament last weekend, going undefeated in four games and beating the Trail Warriors 2-1 in overtime in the final. The team consists of: Brendon Danchella, Kody Stewart, Alex Hope, Samantha Jordt, Ryen Patterson, Eric Koyanagi, Chase Witt, Dylan Page, Kiaer VanDenAkker, Kyle Bartsoff, Aaron Finke, Connor Dunham, Ryan Profili, Dallas Cox (missing Felecia McIntyre).
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he Nick Deschenes era officially began Tuesday afternoon on Cominco Arena ice, and after an October to forget, it’s full steam ahead for the good ship Smoke Eater as Trail tries to claw their way back into the Interior division race. Deschenes, who took perennial strugglers Grand Forks to a very respectable 6-70-1 record through 14 games this season, will bring new energy, new direction, and maybe most importantly
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played; Sandler leads the league in penalty minutes. You can certainly make the argument that the departure of those dynamic forwards, plus 20 year-old d-man Marley Keca to Concordia University, were unexpected blows from which this team hasn’t yet recovered, and might well have cost Birks his job. Deschenes’ teams in Grand Forks were hard-working, physical yet he allowed his players to exhibit some creative flair (at one point this year, Bruins forwards Jackson Purvis, a Smoke Eaters affiliate, and Connor Gross were 1-2 in KIJHL scoring). His ability to bring that type of player to a Border Bruins franchise that hasn’t finished above .500 since 1997 speaks volumes of his recruiting prowess, too. A decade long college and pro career has surely helped Deschenes’ Rolodex, and it’s no surprise
that Purvis and Gross both hailed from Deschenes’ home province of Alberta. Birks was a passionate, loyal coach, and far and away the most engaging and honest interviewee among bench bosses in the BCHL. Deschenes has all the tools to become all that and more, and I for one can’t wait to see what he brings to the table this weekend when Trail hosts Victoria, Friday, and visits the West Kelowna Warriors, Saturday, in an effort to turn this season around. For those who say it can’t be done, I leave you with this. Between Dec. 14, 1985 and Jan. 7, 1986, the Calgary Flames lost 11 consecutive games, culminating in a 9-1 shelling at home at the hands of the Hartford Whalers. In May of 1986, those same Flames reached the Stanley Cup Final. Don’t count this team out yet.
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us to invite her, saying, “I promise to keep her under control so she won’t wreck the wedding.” The fact that she needs to say that makes me very nervous. My fiance isn’t close to his sister and is tired of her behavior. I don’t want her at my wedding because she’s been so rude to both of us, but I’d accept her if she apologized. Do you think we should hold out and hope? It is our wedding. Can’t we do what we want? -- The Bride Dear Bride: Well, yes and no. Weddings represent the joining of families and, as such, should not become grudge matches.
expression “washing your mouth out with soap” came from? -Grandma Dear Grandma: We doubt it. While some folks may have used soap to brush their teeth, it wasn’t necessary. Toothpaste in one form or another has been around since before the Romans. It was supposed to have a pleasant taste, or at least be tolerable. Soap was never meant to be ingested. Some soaps contain ingredients that are harmful to the mouth, throat or stomach lining. Washing one’s mouth out with soap is a specific punishment, usually in response to using profanity or other inappropriate language. We know parents used to do this, although we don’t recommend it. Thanks for providing an offbeat topic. Dear Annie: I read “Hermitage, Penn’s” diatribe about the elderly white-haired man who rudely butted
ahead of her at the grocery store. Maybe he wasn’t feeling well and had to get out of the store quickly. He’s not going to say, “Excuse me, madam, but I am about to have an accident. May I go ahead of you, please?” I found Hermitage’s
reaction to be insensitive and downright mean, a common trend in our young people today. -- Judy from Omaha Dear Judy: There is no excuse to jump ahead of someone without at least saying, “Excuse me.” That
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Demanding an apology from Jessie is an exercise in futility. She would rather create ill will than admit wrongdoing, and not being allowed to attend the wedding will fuel her fire for years to come. She could use some professional counseling. Meanwhile, consider the longterm repercussions of excluding her. And if you decide to forgive her, don’t rely on Jessie’s mother to rein her in. Ask a few friends to keep her in check, or hire someone to discreetly escort her out if she creates a scene. Dear Annie: A number of years ago, I saw an old ad from the 1800s in a book on soap making. The ad said that this particular brand of soap could be used for everything from washing your clothes to cleaning floors and brushing teeth. This apparently was before toothpaste was invented. Is this where the
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Dear Annie: My fiance is amazing, sensitive and wonderful. The only problem is his sister. When we became engaged, “Jessie” was so jealous, her mother begged us to make her my maid of honor. I did, to keep the peace. I’ve spoken with Jessie a handful of times and don’t particularly like her. She’s 29, gets a monthly allowance from her parents because she lives beyond her means, and threatens to withhold her young son from my fiance and his parents when they won’t give her what she wants. We told Jessie she could help with the wedding plans, but then she had a total meltdown and lashed out at my fiance and his mom. We then informed her that she cannot come to the wedding unless she apologizes. This has resulted in my not being allowed near her son. My future motherin-law is trying to force
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You want to clean up messy details and misunderstandings regarding banking, debt, taxes, inheritances or insurance matters. Good. You couldn’t pick a better day. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Intense discussions with others might present ways to improve the relationship itself. Be open to this. Be open to observing yourself. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Look for ways to introduce improvements at work, because they exist. You might see methods to cut costs or promote efficiency. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you’re involved in sports or the arts, today is a good day to improve and hone your technique. Parents might see ways to improve their relationships with their kids.
LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good day to clean laundry areas or anything to do with plumbing, garbage and recycling. Get rid of what you no longer use. Be ruthless. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’ll be convincing in all your communication with others today. This is because it’s easy for you to put all of yourself into what you have to say. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might see ways to handle your money better. Actually, you might see ways to get a new job or get more use out of something you own. You are financially resourceful today. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Think about physical exercises and your dietary habits in terms of what you can do to improve yourself today. You might even look in the mirror and see how you can
spruce up your image. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Quiet research might reveal something invaluable and helpful to you today. If the answers you discover benefit others as well as yourself, then you will really benefit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Discussions about how to improve something, save something, renovate some-
thing or make something better will go well today. You might attract someone powerful to you who is slightly intimidating. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You can improve your relationship with authority figures today if you look for a way to do this. Alternatively, someone in a position of authority might suggest ways for you to improve something else.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Discussions about philosophy, religion and politics will be intense today. People are in their corners, and they are committed. Nevertheless, you might change someone’s mind. YOU BORN TODAY You project an aura of self-confidence and often are attracted to mysteries, detective work, even danger. No doubt this is because you
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SILVER BLUE Tool box missing from my truck Sat.12, DT Trail. Elect. tools needed to make a living. $100. REWARD NQA. 250-365-7948
BY OWNER 3563 Hwy. Dr., Trail, 4br, 2bth, very close to school. Immaculate in and out. Must See. Price reduced to $279,000. By appointment only. 250-231-1243
CONTINUING EDUCATION Upcoming Courses:
Intro to Handheld GPS: Nov. 2 Spanish Level 2: Nov. 6 Intro to Painting: Nov. 6 Tai Chi Chuan: Nov 5 Simply Accounting 1: Nov. 5 Dealing with Stress & Sleeping Well: Nov. 6 Prenatal: Nov. 7 Foodsafe: Nov. 9 OFA Level 1: Nov. 13 Excel Expert Certification: Nov. 13
HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS and/or AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS Apprentice & Journeyman Fox Creek, Alberta The successful candidates may be required to operate a service vehicle. Must be willing to work overtime. Experience in natural gas compression an asset. Must be able to work unsupervised and fill out appropriate paperwork. This is a full time position. WE OFFER: Competitive Wages, Benefits Plan & Performance Bonuses. Please reply w/references to jobs@advantage-engine.ca or fax to (1)780-622-4409
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Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251
Musical Instruments Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lighting sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale TRAIL Reno’d, heritage style apartments in quiet, well kept building. Close to downtown, on site laundry, Non smoking. 2 bdrm $575 Heat & Hot Water included 250-226-6886or 250-858-2263
Commercial/ Industrial Property Commercial building with 2 apartments DT Trail, optional guarantee returned $169,900 phone 250-493-5133
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HOUSE OR CONDO IN ROSSLAND WANTED BEFORE SNOW FLIES! To RENT for DEC 1st Minimum 6 mnth - 1 year lease, 3-4 bedroom. Clean, efficient & warm for winter. Upper Rossland or Red area & wood heat preferred.NS Professional with steady income, excellent references and children. Please call 362-7681 or Mobile at 250-231-2174 Monika
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Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 1Bd. Apt., furnished, utilities included. 250-3641728
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Unique Employment Opportunity Glacier Honda is a fully developed shop with advanced technology and the latest equipment, including alignment. Our shop is fast paced with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. For this Technician employment position, we are willing to train the right person in our Apprenticeship Program. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone from the automotive repair industry. Employment is full time with benefits, wages are negotiable depending on experience. Please send resume to above address or email: glacierhonda-service@telus.net, attention Al Sanders.
SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED! EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for part time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: • BC driver’s license (minimum Class 3/Air) • Proven on highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed. Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions. Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driver’s license, a driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677
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Shavers Bench $139,500
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Warfield $219,500
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Montrose $229,000 AN YM L ND IA HASPEC
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Montrose $559,000
MLS#2392190
MLS#2393663
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East Trail $169,900 N EO US RES HO.6 AC 1
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Columbia Heights $159,500
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Fruitvale $259,900
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Sunningdale $249,500
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Glenmerry $264,000
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1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9 Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax: 250-365-4865 Toll Free: 1-866-365-4845
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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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Route 142 22 papers Railway Lane, Rossland Ave Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave
Route 300 35 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ave
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E.TRAIL, 2BD. F/S, Ground floor, coin-op laundry. 250368-3239
Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dryer. 250-368-3055
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BRAND new 1br apt in dwntwn Nakusp w/d, dishwasher, f/s, aircond, private ent, parking (778)206-1769
TRAIL, 1 Bdrm $395/month, near shopping & bus, seeking quiet person 250-368-6075
E.TRAIL, 2BD. Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $675/mo. Beaver Falls 3Bd. $800./mo. +util. 250-362-3316 E.TRAIL, one bedroom basement suite. $400./mo. plus utilities. 250-364-0145 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1bd. apt. available. 250368-8391 SUNNINGDALE, 1bdrm. bachelor, partly furnished, TV cable included, free use of washer and dryer. Private entrance. NS. NP. $500./mo. 250-368-3055
TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. Nov.1st. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, small one bedroom non-smoking suite, suitable for quiet single person. $485./mo. includes heat and electricity. Available Nov.1st. Apply at 468 Rossland Ave. Phone 1780-919-6848 W.TRAIL, 1BD.+, semi-enclosed balcony. 1 Blk. Downtown. $595./mo. 250-368-6076 W.TRAIL, 2bd., tiny yard, suitable for small dog, 1blk. to shopping and bus. $695./mo. 250-368-6075
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2003 HONDA Pilot- 280,000 km, good condition, regular service and new winter tires. $5000. (250)368-1287
2007 FORD Fusion SEL, V6, 141,000kms., moon roof, new winter tires, extra set chrome rims, Auto start, new F&R pads & rotors, serviced every 5000K, everything power, ex. condition, well maintained. $8,800. 250-231-6485
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Trail $349,000 $349,000 Trail
MLS# 2392652 2392652 MLS# character home home is is perfect perfect for for just just starting starting This charming character with aa mortgage mortgage helper! helper! Legal Legal suite suite out, or “right-sizing” with separate entry. entry. The The home home has has had had many many downstairs has separate upgrades, windows, doors, doors, hot hot water water tank, tank, laminate laminate flfloors, oors, parking pad pad out out front. front. New New roof roof in in 2011. 2011. HE furnace and new parking garage out out back, back, with with aa huge huge work work shop/ shop/ There is a one car garage Plenty of of room room out out back back for for the the family family storage space below. Plenty yard. This This is is aa terrifi terrificc package, package, don’t don’t toys on the level back yard. delay. Call Call me me today! today! delay.
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Trail $135,000 $135,000 Trail
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Trail $125,000 $125,000 Trail
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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
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$239,000
Tranquility awaits! You will love the open feel of this 3 bdrm , 1.5 bath home with beautiful new gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and tons of upgrades. Call today! Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
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531 Turner Street, Warfield 2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail
$189,000
441 Whitman Way, Warfield 3471 Marigold Drive, Trail
$575,000
4 bdrm home on a quiet street! Home offers good sized kitchen, large shop (20 x 22), low maintenance exterior and flat fenced lot. Quick possession possible. Call today!
$164,900
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.
Lovely family home in Glenmerry with many upgrades such as plumbing, wiring, drywall insulation, flooring and windows. Enjoy the open floor plan and fabulous covered deck. Call your REALTOR® now before its gone!!
This Emerald Ridge home is beautifully planned and finished. The home offers a great floor plan, deluxe kitchen and fabulous hobby room. There is lots of custom woodwork and you will surely appreciate the high quality finishings. You must see this home to appreciate all it has to offer! Call now.
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1741 - 3rd Avenue, Rossland 1147 Spokane Street, Rossland
$344,900
Amazing 4 bdrm family home. Huge fully landscaped private 98x 180 lot, 2 year old kitchen, indoor/outdoor covered deck with winter panels, new double glazed windows throughout, new gutters, new pellet stove and bathrooms. Priced to sell! Call Christine (250) 512-7653
9480 Station Road, Trail
$449,000
This 4 plex is a must see! Immaculate 4-2 bdrm units that have been impeccably maintained and renovated. Each unit is approx. 950 sq ft, separately metered, have washers/dryers, hot water tanks and all appliances. 4 covered parking spaces with storage lockers, large .21 acre lot, brand new roof over carports and newer roof on the building. Great rental income!
112 - 4th Street, Salmo
$599,000
Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Retail and Residential space in a great location. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing.
COLUMBIA GARDENS HOBBY FARM! Excellent spacious home situated in a park like surrounding with gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges. There is ample space to handle several horses as well. Call today!
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$109,000
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$143,100
Easy care lot! 3 bdrm 2 bath home is clean and move in ready. All mechanically $167,888 upgraded within last 10 years. Large Investment opportunity! Solid downtown rec room, plenty of storage, covered commercial / residential building with porch, and cozy family room! Perfect for long-term tenants. 3 year commercial someone who wants a no-mow-zone lease offers an excellent and stable yard and the benefit of a tranquil setting. return. Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
2304 - 11th Avenue, Castlegar
$225,000
3 bdrm Kinnaird home with mountain views. Featuring bright and functional kitchen, covered sundeck, easy maintenance yard, and carport. See it today!
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$259,000
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
4-level split in a great neighbourhood. Come see.
$498,500
Signature built home on 3 acres near village centre.
Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an inground swimming pool! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
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2189 Columbia Avenue, Trail
956 Spokane Street, Trail
Tonnie Stewart
The perfect big family home located in Miral Heights. 4200 sq.ft. completely finished, 5 bdrms and 3 baths, 3 gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and many more features. Call for your viewing!
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
Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Mooney
Cell: 250-442-6777
terry.mooney@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com