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bears to protect homes or livestock. The U.S. study reports that there were 74 grizzly hunters from outside B.C. in 2012, 80 per cent of them from the U.S. From 1976 to 2009 the province issued hunting permits for an average of 297 grizzly bears a year.
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City’s Director of Engineering to retire Submitted After nearly seven years at the helm of the Engineering department of the City of Cranbrook, Jamie Hodge is calling it a
career. Hodge, who began his tenure with the City of Cranbrook in August 2007, will be retiring as Director of Engineering in May 2014. The implementation
of a comprehensive geographical information system (GIS) and the completion of the major upgrades of the City’s sewage treatment and disposal system at a cost of nearly $30 million dollars are two highlights Hodge is most proud of. “Cranbrook now has a state of the art, awardwinning and peer rec-
ognized facility that exceeds all Federal and Provincial quality criteria for discharge of treated sewage to land and surface waters,” said Hodge. “Having an asset management program and a 15 year integrated capital plan together with capital planning protocol that will address the current $107 million of munici-
pal infrastructure at or beyond its service life is a key highlight of my time with the City as well.” “While I have only had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hodge for the last two years I have been very impressed with his commitment to doing his best to make Cranbrook a better place,” said Mayor Wayne Stetski. “Jamie was always looking
to include the newest science and technology into city projects and to ensuring that a more principle based approach is used when establishing the city’s engineering and construction priorities. That is a pretty good legacy to leave behind, and I wish him all the best in his retirement!” “This team of professional engineering and building staff with
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extend thanks to everyone who attended & supported the 34th Annual Community Christmas Dinner, held December 19 at Cranbrook Eagles Hall. For three decades, community partners, volunteers, CMHA Board of Directors & Staff have united to make this event happen. This year, more than 400 people
shared turkey dinner, joyous entertainment & a visit from Santa Claus! Many meals were also sent home to residents who were unable to attend in person. Thank you all. We wish you a happy, healthy 2014! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: PLATINUM SPONSOR: Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)
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Just prior to the holidays the Golden Hospital received a surprise donation courtesy of Falkins Insurance Group (Golden & Cranbrook) as part of East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s Starlite Campaign. Falkins’ donation of $2,995 is earmarked to purchase a Laerdal MegaCode Kid Simulator allowing the clinical educator at the Golden Hospital to implement training for a wide range of emergency skills including CPR, acute cardiac life support, trauma, first aid and child abuse awareness training. The MegaCode Kid has a realistic airway, extensive ECG library, and defibrillation and pacing capabilities, allows drug administration to help teach the critical skills of managing pediatric emergencies. Pete Stefano, General Manager of the Falkins Insurance Group shares,
“ We are extremely pleased to be in a position to help purchase this training equipment and have always felt that it’s our responsibility to do so. “ The purchase falls directly in line with Falkins’ Core Value of Community which is to be exceptional corporate citizens in every community we live and work in and in the community at large. EKFH’s 2013 Starlite Campaign is focused on supporting and strengthening health initiatives in the East Kootenay. The donation from Falkins is helping the Golden Hospital provide new options to families and
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One of the biggest concerns for seniors is the threat of losing their independence. As we age even the simplest of tasks can become difficult and time consuming. Concerns such as yard work, housekeeping, taking out the trash, or even putting on a sweater can become an unwelcome burden. Isolation can become worrisome, especially when health concerns are involved. All these concerns can impact seniors and their families, resulting in undue stress and worry. In many cases the move to an independent living community can solve many of these worries giving seniors and their families the peace of mind they are looking for. When first making the decision to move to an independent living community there are many questions that should be asked. What will the food taste like? Will there be someone available if I need help? Will I be happy here? The staff at Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie, BC will sit down with future residents to answer questions and make sure that the move is the right decision for seniors and their families. During a visit or tour of Rocky Mountain Village you can expect to be greeted by warm and welcoming staff, shown all the services and amenities that Rocky Mountain Village has to offer, and leave knowing what to expect when the decision is made. Rocky Mountain Village boasts beautiful and spacious suites which range from studio to one- and twobedroom layouts and feature a wide array of supportive features designed to help residents stay independent longer. Each maintenance free suite has its own kitchen, equipped with fridge and stove allowing residents to bake or prepare meals and snacks on their schedule. Weekly housekeeping services and 24-hour emergency monitoring gives residents peace of mind knowing someone is always there for them. Other features like private heat and air-conditioning enable residents to have control over their personal comfort. The suite is only the beginning as the building boasts many common
areas to host events, visit with family or friends, or just to pamper yourself. Rocky Mountain Village features a spa, hair salon, a library and games room, a coffee room, as well as a variety of lounges. Rocky Mountain Village also aims to ensure that residents have a wide variety of recreational activities, from themed dances with live entertainment to exercise programs. There is always something interesting going on just down the hall and everyone is welcome to take part. Of course dining is one of the best activities at Rocky Mountain Village and residents there enjoy a warm and inviting place where everyone can dine and relax with friends and family. Every night a choice of fresh buns, soup or salad, entrée and sides, dessert, coffee and tea are served home cooked and hot to your table. With this in mind, Rocky Mountain Village has gone above and beyond to ensure that they provide a great dining atmosphere with friendly staff and an on-site chef, all of whom come together to ensure every meal is great. Not only are residents able to enjoy each other’s company but friends and family are always welcome to join. The focus on family is an important one, be it relatives or even slightly more furry companions. A change in home shouldn’t involve leaving behind a loved one so Rocky Mountain Village keeps their community completely pet friendly and welcomes companions warmly. Financial worries also become a thing of the past as all hospitality services such as meals, housekeeping, maintenance, activities, 24-hour emergency monitoring, and shuttle bus service, as well as utilities like heat and water are all covered by the affordable monthly rent. Rocky Mountain Village believes that life should be lived on one’s own terms and makes this happen by taking away worries and replacing them with freedom and peace of mind for both residents and their families. If you would like more information or to book a tour call Rocky Mountain Village at 250 423-4214.
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At the beginning of a new year, it is common to spend some time looking ahead to the next 12 months to come and maybe even speculating what may lay on the path ahead. It is also a time to make resolutions and some of the wishes that top people’s lists are: reducing stress and restoring balance in life, spending more time with family and friends, exercising more and eating better. These resolutions are also reflected in the trends we are seeing when it comes to gardening and using outdoor spaces. Over the past few seasons, we have seen people spending more leisure time outside and treating their outdoor spaces, be that a large garden or small balcony, as an extension of their home. People seem to see the link between gardening and connecting with nature and realize that being active outdoors can be pure bliss. There are countless possible uses in an outdoor space. You can create an area for entertaining, from informal barbecues with friends to hosting large-scale events such as family reunions and weddings. Depending on your vision for the space you will be looking at garden furniture and accessories, garden art and outdoor decor or unusual planters and birdfeeders. At your garden centre, we keep our eyes open for the newest trends and products. Many homeowners, especially young families, are getting back to the basics with a from-theground-up approach. They recycle their food scraps, creating compost to add to garden beds, raised beds or keyhole gardens. Chances are these people are looking at gardens with at least one eye on food production. We are always looking to find the latest and greatest in cultivars and varieties, allowing gardeners in our region to expand their harvest. What is also interesting is that more and more young men are getting down and dirty outdoors. In the past, the stereotypical role for men in outdoor living were mowing the lawn and grilling up steaks while their wives were the ones planting and weeding. Now, young fathers are taking their children out to play in the garden and they grow their own hops for beer-brewing and grapes for home-made wine. Pickling and canning are other food-related techniques that have been rediscovered and are growing in popularity every season. What better way to impress guests at a garden party than with a glass of wine made from your own fruit and a snack of homemade salsa, made from produce from the garden. With this renewed interest in gardening also comes the reality that time is still a hot commodity. Gardeners are looking for ways to grow smarter and more productive while being less stressed. Plants that are both beautiful and useful have become increasingly popular. People realize that a planter full of mixed greens or a hanging basket of strawberries can be beautiful and grow some food for you as well. Plant developers are further helping out with creating new varieties that are more compact and can be grown in even the smallest spaces. Pre-mixed seed blends, assorted bulb mixes and ready-planted containers take a lot of guesswork out of gardening, especially for more novice gardeners. The same goes for plants created for special purposes, such as drought-tolerant or deerresistant varieties. Last, but by no means least is a growing interest in planting trees. More and more urban trees are lost each year and people are realizing this also means losing their environmental and economical benefits. There is a strong tree-planting movement in the US that is also starting to move north across the border. We hope you find your balance in 2014, and let us help you get the most out of your outdoor space. Till next time… happy reflecting! Submitted by Kerstin
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Winning the Order of Canada Submitted Windermere’s Juri Peepre, Chair of Wildsight’s Regional Board, has been recognized along with 90 other high-profile Canadians with one of the nation’s highest honours: membership in the Order of Canada. The award “recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity”. Specifically, Peepre was honoured for his role in protecting Canadian wilderness for future generations. While Peepre now resides and focuses much of his conservation effort in the Upper Columbia Valley and East Kootenay region of BC, most of his career was spent in Northern B.C. and the Yukon, working on a variety of large-scale conservation issues. “In this era of rapidly dwindling wild nature, and in light of our relentless assault on so many wild species,” says Peepre, “I am grateful that this Order of Canada recognizes the importance of conservation in Canadian society.” In 1974, Peepre began his conservation career as a student working on the Wild Rivers Survey in Northern BC,for Parks Canada. This led to his first job with the Parks Service, based in the Calgary office. After a stint as the Chair of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, Peepre was founding Chair, then Executive Director for the Yukon Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). He went on to become national
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Cranbrook’s last baby for 2013! In keeping with tradition, the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary has presented Elizabeth Dawn Hoyt with a number of gifts, welcoming her birth. Elizabeth was born December 31st at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Pictured here are Elizabeth, her parents, Valarie and Burton, and CHCA President Rachel Christie.
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Juri Peepre has just been granted membership in the Order of Canada. president for CPAWS. Peepre spent many years working with various conservationorganizations, including World Wildlife Fund Canada, the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), and the Training Resources for the Environmental Community (TREC), as well as being a member of the Minister’s Panel on the Ecological Integrity of Canada’s National Parks. He worked on major conservation campaigns, including efforts to protect the Yukon’s Tombstone Mountains, the Peel Watershed, and the Tatshenshini River. Today, he focuses on the Peace River Break region of the Rockies, with Y2Y. “Helping to protect our wilderness has been
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a privilege and my passion for decades, but I also know that there are hundreds of dedicated Canadians working on conservation who are equally deserving. Its humbling to be acknowledged.” Peepre is also coauthor of Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness (BC Book Prize finalist 2005), plus two Yukon guidebooks with his wife Sarah Locke Peepre continues his passion for protecting wild spaces here in the East Kootenay through his work on Wildsight’s Regional Board to protect the world-class wilderness and wildlife values right here in our own back yard. He has been Chair of Wildsight since 2012.
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The Knights of Columbus #8631 dropped in to the hospital bring some delicious holiday baking and special treats for patients and their caregivers in the psychiatry unit. (Above) Knights of Columbus #8631 members Don and Paul present Erin and Ryan with some edible holiday treats.
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The Wal-mart Charity committee, managers and staff presented EKFH with an additional $1,000 in financial support for the EKRH Pediatric Toy Closet. The funds will be used to purchase toys and items throughout the year to keep the toy closet stocked for children who are patients in the any department in the hospital.
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What Parents Need to Know Dear Parents, The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), given to Grade 4 and 7 students, does not count towards your child’s marks. The results do not actively support your child’s learning.
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• FSA tests are expensive and waste money at a time when cuts are being made. • FSA tests do not help students learn or teachers teach. • FSA tests take valuable time away from more meaningful learning. • The data does not provide real help to students, parents, or schools. • The results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization.
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Teachers in Cranbrook recommend that you write a letter to your school principal, or detach the following letter, requesting that your child be exempted from the FSA.
INCREASE IN MONTHLY UTILITY RATES The City of Cranbrook announces that effective January 1, 2014; the monthly utility rates will increase as follows:
To learn more about your child’s progress and the real assessments done in the classroom, talk to her or his teacher. A message from the Cranbrook Teachers’ Association Please detach and use the letter to request that your Grade 4 or 7 child be withdrawn from the January and February 2014 FSA testing.
Dear Principal, I understand that parents may request the principal to excuse a student in the event of a family emergency, lengthy illness, or other extenuating circumstances. Please excuse my child __________________________________________________ , from all three Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) tests for the following reason: family emergency
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Pick up yours at City Hall or download from our website. Don’t forget each household is allowed a maximum of three (3) garbage receptacles, including prefabricated receptacles and plastic bags, per weekly pickup.
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Water $1.00 $20.00 Sewer $1.00 $18.00 Solid Waste: Collection $0.00 $7.50 Landfill Fees ($1.00) $11.00 Total $1.00 $56.50 Water rates for non-residential users, including users with metered accounts, have increased proportionately. 2014 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS
A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2014 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 28, 2014.
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Try the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan for your bi-monthly utility bill. This plan is convenient and avoids late payment fees. For those already on the pre-authorized payment plan, please note your bi-monthly payment amount will automatically increase to reflect the 2014 utility rates. The bi-monthly payments are made through your bank by pre-authorized debits on the 1st day of every 2nd month commencing February 1, 2014. Application forms are available at the City Hall Finance Department. For further information on this plan, call City Hall at (250) 426-4211.
Cranbrook Transit System
When heading to work, out to shop or just to explore the City, why not consider using the Cranbrook Transit System. It is an affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible option for daily travel in the City. For information on schedules, maps, fares and passes, visit City Hall, Leisure Services at Western Financial Place or the Greyhound Bus Depot on Cranbrook Street. Visit our website for more information or call the Cranbrook Transit System Information Line at 250-417-4636.
Business License Bylaw
Under this bylaw, no person shall carry on a business within the City with having obtained a valid Business License from City Hall. This includes all regular business licenses, temporary and seasonal licenses. Licenses must be prominently displayed at all times in the business area of the premise to which the public has access. Licenses are granted for a one year period on the first day of January and end on the 31st of December of each and every year. Visit our website and click on ‘Bylaws’ for more on all of our City bylaws.
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Cranbrook Curves is now offering Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels, cutting-edge total body workouts that feature the Curves Circuit strength training machines in conjunction with functional bodyweight-based exercises that ramp up metabolism and transform physique. Jillian Michaels is best known as America’s health and wellness expert. The workouts boost intensity, build strength,
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On January 27, 2014, Family Literacy Day will celebrate 16 years of learning together. The
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Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Range Branch 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, BC, V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: 250-492-6193, email: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C.
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The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson Nicola, Cariboo, Central Coast, Squamish Lillooet, Columbia Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Okanagan Similkameen, Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay and East Kootenay Regional Districts.
• 4 Days in length • Receive a Certificate of Completion • Upon completion, participants are eligible for $250 (issued via cheque)
The PMP applies to areas in the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Invermere, Fernie and Sparwood. The pest management methods proposed for use include mechanical, cultural and biological control and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), mecoprop-p (Dyvel DX), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D Amine (2,4-D Amine 600) and triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Selective application methods include wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, and foliar applications using backpack or vehicle mounted sprayer. The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2019. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and map of the proposed treatment area may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Range Branch, 411 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3, online at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/HRA/Plants/ or by contacting the Agent listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
purpose of training a skilled workforce in British Columbia
Who should apply?
• If you are employed (f/t or p/t) in the tourism/hospitality sector • If you are unemployed and not on employment insurance (EI)
What will this program will provide?
Participants of this 4 day professional development course will gain enhanced skills for “real life” on the job tasks; Foster innovation, motivation and increase job satisfaction; Develop transferable skills; Provide opportunities for advancement with employer and within industry.
When is it?
Cranbrook: Jan 28th, 30th, Feb 4th, 6th 2014
Funding provided through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Agreement To enroll contact: Jenny Gutzman Toll Free: 1•877•489•2687 ext: 3434 jgutzman@cotr.bc.ca https://www.cotr.bc.ca/contract-training/
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The Cranbrook GoGo Grannys are starting their fundraising year with another excellent travelogue by the Pfieffers. “The Best of Greece” is a visual tour by Gebhart and Sabine Pfeiffer. Discover the incredible sites of ancient Greece: Tour Athens to see the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Arch and Temple of Zeus. Cross the Corinth Canal to the Peloponnesian Peninsula and visit the ruins of the ancient city of Corinth, Agamemnon’s Palace in Mycenae and the amphitheatre at Epidaurus. Tread the ground where the first Olympics were held in Olympia and consult the oracle of Delphi. Visit Meteora to explore the impressive monasteries perched
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Readers of Black Press community newspapers across the Kootenays will have a chance to win a cool $1,000 for completing an online survey that will help local businesses better understand customers in their community. Black Press has partnered with respected research company Pulse Research to bring the Pulse of (East Kootenay – West Kootenay) survey to readers, which looks at the shopping plans and priorities of our readers and their media reading habits. Reader answers will help gauge the current consumer climate to help local businesses craft new ways to serve their clients and customers. Responses will be kept completely confidential; reader contact information will only be gathered in order to enter the name into a prize draw for one of five $1,000 cash prizes to be given away across the Kootenays. Readers who submit the survey before January 31 will also have their name entered
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Hugs: To the folks from First Baptist Church who turned out to prepare and serve the regular Wednesday morning breakfast at Cranbrook United Church on Christmas day!!
Hugs: To the two men in the Wilks subdivision that helped catch my horses that took off early one Sunday morning when it was -30 degrees.
Slugs: To the car wash owner in Cranbrook for saying I was trying to rip him off for a free car wash when the ticket number he gave me would not work after three attempts, Thanks! I used to wash my car there twice a week....not any more!
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1200 Kootenay Street N. For more info: 489-4704 Senior Pastor Grant McDowell www.cranbrookalliancechurch.com
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Sunday Worship 10 am, Thursday Worship 7 pm Holy Cross Kimberley 105 Howard Sunday Worship 10 am Trinity Fernie 691 - 4th Ave. Sunday Worship 1:30 pm Immanuel Elkford 2700 Balmer Dr. Sunday Worship 4 pm St. Peter’s Invermere 110-7th Ave. Sunday Worship 1:30 pm
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Corner Victoria and 3rd Street south 426-7165 Senior Pastor Young Families Pastor - Pastor Al Brouwer Sunday worship/children’s classes 10am Friendly congregation - biblical teaching - traditional and contemporary music - Everyone welcome!
The Salvation Army Kootenay Valley Community Church 533 Slater Road NW, 426-3612 Sunday Worship Service ............ 10:30 am Wednesday Praise Service.......... 5:00 pm Pastor: Captains Linda & Kirk Green
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Calvary Chapel Cranbrook Sunday Service - 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm 518 Cranbrook St. N. (next door to KFC) For more info: 421-1822 Pastor Steve Moon www.calvarychapelcranbrook.com
Cranbrook United Church
#2 - 12 Ave. S. on the corner of Baker & 12th Phone: 250-426-2022 Fax: 250-426-2085 Rev. Frank Lewis Sunday Worship.......................... 10:00 am Sunday School 1st & 3rd, Children’s activites alternate weeks •www.cranbrookunited.com
Hugs: A very big thank you to Big T for helping us out at the TD Bank on Friday night. We appreciate you!
Cranbrook Fellowship Baptist Church
Slugs: Why oh why would anyone bring a pet dog to a Children’s Christmas Parade or any Parade, do people really think that dogs watch the actual parade?? Sam Steele Parade as well, children everywhere in Rotary Park, everyone is there to eat lunch and the dogs are there but not eating!!
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Hugs: To the gentleman who helped me with my shopping cart on Sunday, December 22, at the Save On Foods parking lot. He not only took my cart back to the rack but also came to the vehicle and returned my quarter. It is nice to know someone has a few minutes to help a disabled senior.
Affiliated with Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada • Pastor Cyril Marlatt 2000-5th St. N., Cranbrook • 489-5169 Family Worship .......................... 10:00 am
Pastor Kevin Ewaskow Sunday morning worship at 10:30am Children’s ministries at 10:30am 334 14th Ave S • 250-426-4319 www.fbccranbrook.org
St. Aidan Orthodox Church New Life Foursquare Church www.saintaidan.ca Sunday Services.......................... 10:30 am Fellowship lunch and Sunday School to follow For info call: 250-489-8006 or 250-421-6013 Come, See & Pray
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Hugs: To the person who decorated the tree between the two pull over spots on highway 3, west of Jaffray. It makes me smile every time I see it.
Hugs: We would like to give a big hug to the BC Hydro crew that took time out of their Christmas day to get our power back on at Bulkot and Ha Ha Creek road. Hugs: To Pacific Coastal Airlines for making holiday travel such a pleasant experience. So different from “The Other Airline”. Hugs: On Saturday afternoon, Jan 4, I could not locate my vehicle in the Superstore parking lot. I could not recall where I had parked it. A very friendly young woman noticed my problem and came to my rescue and in my happiness I forgot to ask her name. I am very grateful to her. Cranbrook really does have the kindest and friendliest people.
Slugs: A Gooey Brown Slug to the young lady with the big blonde dog walking in a Cranbrook, area who doesn’t carry a poop bag because she says it’s “natural” for dogs to defecate on lawns and sidewalks!
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E.K. Senior Caregiver Network is looking for a Kimberley Support Group Facilitator with some knowledge and/or experience in the health care field. 7 hours a month, to provide emotional support and information to family caregivers of an elderly person. Meetings are held once a month during the day, with follow up telephone support to be provided from a home based office. Email resume to lizd@shaw.ca or call Liz, 1-877-489-0803 General Farm Worker. Knowledge of market garden operation an asset and attributes of candidate are to be energetic, ability to work in constant change, and a willingness to learn. Employment term April 22-Oct 31, 2014. Hourly salary $10.50/hr. Employment at Fort Steele Farm, Fort Steele, BC. Send resume to Box 10, Fort Steele, BC, V0B 1N0 or reply to sdmiel@cintek.com Selkirk Beverages requires Class 1 or 3 driver with air. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to Selkirk Beverages, 250-426-8875, or drop off at 604 Industrial Rd C. We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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1929-2012 We Miss You We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things You used to say And when old times We do recall, It’s then we miss you Most of all. Always in our hearts. Loved & missed by Norma, Randy, Don, Darren & families
Fern Denise Phoenix “Mama” June 23, 1955-January 5, 2013 “Your Mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself. She’s the cool had on your brow when you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow; she is Christmas morning. Your mother lives inside your laughter She’s the place you came from, your first home, and she’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you not time, not space...not even death.” ~Unknown Will always be missed by family, friends and her family and customers at Van Houtte. You Will Always be our Christmas Morning. Love Deni, Lindy, and families
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Strategic Fire Control Ltd. Paper Excellence Group has grown through logical acquisitions from a single mill base to a multinational group producing 2.5 million tonnes of paper and pulp with over 2,300 employees in the last few years.  Our professional culture and experienced team of qualified professionals are the core strengths allowing us to adapt and benefit from the rapid growth and the changing business environment. Our spirit is to constantly challenge the limit, and tirelessly strive for victory. We will be victorious when we become – and remain – the lowest cost, highest efficiency, and most profitable Company in our business – through happy, committed and dynamic people. Skookumchuck Pulp Inc. is planning to hire recent or up-coming graduate Engineers: Chemical Engineer – 3 positions Electrical Engineer – 1 position Mechanical Engineer – 2 positions Process Control Engineer – 3 positions Also, seeking entry level personnel who posses OFA Level III Certification. These candidates must have completed Grade 12 and Pre-Calculus Math 12, English 12 and either Physics, Biology or Chemistry 12. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Skookumchuck Pulp Inc. Box 4000 Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H7 Att: Curtis Jeffrey, Human Resources Manager Fax: (250) 422-3085 cjeffrey@skkpulp.com Thank you to all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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If you are interested in any of these routes, please call Shannon at 250-489-3455
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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Route 13143, near TM Roberts School, 3rd Ave. S. & 7th, 8th & 11th St. S., approx. 92 papers - this route is available now
Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014
Shed Antlers. Racks. Taxidermy, antiques. Cash paid. Kelly, (250)426-6993
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2 sets of glasses, in carrying cases, very elegant, silver sparkles on glasses, 10 glasses all together, must see to appreciate, includes glass coasters, 5 Bone china cups w/saucers, also some wine glasses. $125 for all. Call (250)421-9975
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1-BDRM basement suite Cranbrook area, avail immed, private laundry & entrance, no parties, no smoking, $700/m util inc.(250)489-5013
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1996 Corvette Collector Edition, 160,000km, 2 roofs, auto, original paint, engine LT4, fully loaded,ex cond, asking $16,000 obo. (250)426-3802
Townhouses
1 & 2 Bedroom units starting at $650 Clean, quiet, secure, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO PARTIES laundry facilities, adult oriented. Ref. req.
For Sale or Rent. Newly renovated 3-bdrm townhouse, new carpets, cupboards & appliances, new paint, close to all amenities, n/p, n/parties, $1000/mth + DD or selling for $179,900. Call (250)426-4704
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(250)417-1011 WILSHIRE Apartments, central location, incl heat, hot water, games room, sauna, hot tub, n/p, n/s, n/parties, 2-bdrm units, 250-417-7379
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2003 Crown Vic, 110,000 km, A-1 condition, summer & winter tires, power everything, $7500 obo. (250)426-1961
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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe Sedan, manual, RWD, perfect for the collector or even new driver, new paint, new brake cylinders & ball joints. Just passed BC inspection. Runs like A Top. $7000. (250)426-4034
3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space
Located DOWN TOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240
Duplex / 4 Plex Bright & spacious, 3-bdrm lower level unit in 4-plex at 1300 10A ST S, inc. small covered deck, covered parking & extra spot, also has outdoor storage, F/S, W/D, D/W, n/s, n/p, n/partiers, DD & ref. req., $1000/mth + electricity. (250)417-6755
Homes for Rent 2-bdrm house, Cranbrook, walking distance to schools & town, $900 + utilities, avail Jan 1, n/s, n/p. (250)426-5760 Completely renovated Heritage house, very close to downtown, COMPLETELY FURNISHED, warm in winter, cool in summer, 4-bdrms, 3 up & 1 down, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors + utilities. Call (250)417-6626 House for rent in Sparwood, B.C. Close to Rec Center and 1 block from walking trails. 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom in basement, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, dishwasher, washer and dryer included. Asking $1400.00 per month plus utilities Call 250-425-3947 for details SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net
1972 Chev show truck, 350 CID, auto, 2WD, column shift, bucket seats, nice paint, green with black interior, asking $11,900. 250-427-5895 1978 Cadillac Seville, 49,500 original miles, 1000 miles on new motor, good shape, runs great, $2750 obo. Call (250)919-1723
1979 El Camino SS, 350 motor, auto trans, p/s, p/b, p/dl, air, power bucket seats, Keystone Mags, ex. cond., white w/black interior, asking $9500.
Call after 6pm, (250)426-4311
1995 Mustang Convertible, 5L, 5-spd, black w/tan top, new wheels, tires, exhaust, stereo, many more upgrades, very fast, ex. cond., beautiful car, must see! $8500. Call (250)428-9606 Creston
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Shared Accommodation Furnished room for rent in a nice family home, includes; bed, bedding, desk, dresser, utilities, wifi, shared kitchen, rec room & laundry, 1/2block from bus route, $500/m, n/p, smoking permitted outside. (250)489-1075 ROOMS for rent, incl util. Must be working or college student, $425 & $485/mo. Available immediately. (250)426-2479
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Furnished room for rent, close to College of the Rockies Gold Creek Campus, $550/mo plus DD, avail immediately, n/s, n/p, n/parties. Call (250)489-5016 (250)919-4172 or email dipsy_d43@hotmail.com
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2003 Toyota Corolla CE, everything works, new cruise, shocks & struts, wheel covers, 215,000km, includes winter tires on rims $6000. (250)426-8867
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CRANBROOK: 426-3004 CRESTON: 428-9343 TRAIL: 364-0211 NELSON: 352-5122
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2004 Chrysler Intrepid SE Sedan, auto, white, Stock #T14080B, $6995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888259-7039 2004 Mazda 3, 187,000 km, has some body damage, $2800. (250)427-0158 or (250)919-2274 2005 Buick Allure, good cond., all maintenance records, recent brakes, loaded, 170,000km, $3995. Call (250)489-4456 2005 GRAND PRIX. V6, immac. cond, 1 owner, purchased brand new & lady driven. Have all service records. Too many features to list, Remote start, pl, pw, ps, cruise, tilt, a/c. Widetrack suspension. Brand new Michelin Defender tires, brand new battery, brakes just done and car serviced recently. 193,000 km, all highway driven. Excellent, reliable car. $5,900 obo 250-402-6700 (near Kitchener). 2005 Mazda3 Sport, 4-cyl, auto, grey, FWD, Stock #H08091B, $7500. Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488
1966 Rambler Ambassador 4-door station wagon, V8 auto, excellent inside & out, completely restored 1996, 97,000 original miles, asking $6800 obo. To view call (250)426-5371 1985 Corvette, white, 4-spd auto, 350 tune port injection, 169,000km, new tires, $8995 obo. (250)489-0193
1985 Thunderbird Elan V6 Automatic 78,500 km No rust excellent condition $5,800 OBO (250)421-7054 1988 Mustang GT Cobra, 306, super charged 174 blower, all new MSD ignition, new 5-spd tranny, too much to list. $11,000. Call for more details, (250)421-9699 1998 Cadillac Catera, 160,000km, beige with beige leather, sunroof, heated front/rear seats, cassette/CD & more, 30+ mpg hwy, $4500. (250)426-7041 1998 Subaru Forester AWD, well maintained, new timing belt, battery, windshield, no rust, 220,000 km, $5000. (250)346-3378
2005 PT Cruiser, 140,000 km, ex. cond., sunroof, leather interior, 5-spd, excellent mileage $3900. (250)426-4752 2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE, silver, 2.0L Inline4, 5-spd manual, FWD, Stock #T3237A, $5854. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800-663-3839 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, 4-cyl auto, grey, Stock #16013A, $12,865. Melody Motors, DL #5248, 1-888-7032211 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus, AWD, white, 3.5L V6, 6-spd auto, AWD, Stock #P2036A, $15,995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800-663-3839. 2007 Ford Focus, black, 2.0L Inline4, 5-spd manual, FWD, Stock #P2036Z, $7995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800663-3839 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD, black, 3.3L V6, 5-spd auto, Stock #T4004A $8,995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1800-663-3839 2007 Toyota Camry SE, 4-cyl auto, grey, FWD, Stock #H04155A, $13,500. Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488
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1993 Western Star tandem dump truck with new hoist cylinder, front differential, rear leaf springs, front tires, king pins, batteries & rebuilt engine, 18-spd split shift, $21,000. (250)417-6543 2007 Mazda CX7 AWD, 2.3L turbo, 6-speed auto with sport shifter, A/C, CD player, 18” alloy wheels. New turbo and windshield, no accidents. Mechanics special. Runs great but uses oil. My loss is your gain. $6,500.00 OBO. Call 250-829-0677 2007 Toyota Corolla, Sports Edition, 100,000 km, ex. cond., standard, $10,000 obo. (250)421-3311 2008 Chrysler 300C Limited AWD Sedan, auto, black, Stock #C14120A, $16,995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039 2008 Ford Focus, black, 2-dr standard, 96,000 km, 4-winter tires w/rims, remote starter, $9500 obo. (250)489-1310
2008 Hyundai Accent, 2-dr hatchback, standard, black, fully loaded, FWD, ex. cond., c/w set of new winter tires, 147,000 km, $6500 obo. (250)919-3648 2009 Chevrolet HHR LS, 4cyl, auto, grey, FWD, Stock #H800089A, $7700. Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488 2009 Dodge Challenger 2-dr Coupe, 5.7L, silver, Stock #X293485B, $24,495. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845. Call for more info, 1-888-418-4798 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer SE, 4-cyl, manual, white, FWD, Stock #H05538B $13,700. Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1888-638-4488 2009 Nissan Cube 4-cyl, auto, FWD, red, Stock #H00022A, $11,300. Spring Honda. DL #31110, 1-888-638-4488 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan, auto, brown, Stock #C010715A, $13,999. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Sedan, 4-spd Auto, White, Stock #T14009A, $15,995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039 2010 Lincoln MKZ, AWD, fully loaded, 55,000km, Stock #NNN459, $27,360. Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)4274224 2011 Kia Forte SX Luxury Coupe, 2.4L, 6-spd auto, blue, Stock #5366105, $17,999. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845. 1888-418-4798
Motorcycles 1982 Honda Interstate, 1100cc, A1 shape, 62,372km, inc. trailer, asking $6500. Call Henry, (250)428-3545 1998 Suzuki Intruder 1500, 40,000km on rebuilt engine & transmission, hard bags, windscreen, auxiliary gas tank, Stage 3 carbs, set up for touring, $7000. (250)464-0207 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 cc, custom built, 39,000km, $8000 obo. (250)489-1310 2001 Harley 1200 Sportster, 100th Anniversary Edition, needs inspection, $5500. Call (250)417-5530 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail Classic, ex cond., 64,000km, $11,500 obo. After 6pm, (250)426-1836 2006 CR125, very well maintained, brand new FMF pipe & silencer & rad valve, $2700 obo. (250)421-8126 2008 Honda CRF250X, $4800 obo Barely used less than 200 km (250)427-7229 2008 KLR 650, 11,000km, near mint, w/extras & bags, $3650 obo. Evenings (403)836-3786 2012 KTM150XC, mint cond, barely used, bought July 2012, $6400 obo. 2012 KX100, great cond., bought July 2012, $4000 obo. Neither bike used this season. (250)426-7980 Wells Cargo bike cargo trailer, 1500 lb torsion axle, wheel chock, 6 tie points, loading ramp, 6x6x10, $3000. (250)464-0207
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Cars - Sports & Imports 1989 BMW 325i Convertible, all black, 140,000 original km, original owner, great shape, $7500 obo. (250)919-1723
Commercial Vehicles 45’ Commercial transport van, heated, new 24.5 rubber, $5500. (250)489-8794
1992 Prowler 19’ holiday trailer, good cond., inside like new, double axle, $5800 obo. (250)489-5798 1994 30’ Dutchman 4 Seasons 5th Wheel, new awning, walk around queen bed up front, slide out rear kitchen, sleeps 6, new batteries, new propane tanks inspected 2009, good tires, $9000 obo. Nadine or Graham Beam, (250)426-7400 1997 22’ Westwind 5th Wheel, clean cond. throughout, working stove/oven, electric/gas fridge, air, furnace, solar panel, microwave, sleeps 6, dual wheels, spare tire, awning, outside shower, $8000. (250)489-3741 1997 Vanguard Wrangler 5th wheel, 26’, hitch included, asking $8000. (250)426-5535 1999 Corsair 5th Wheel trailer, 30’, 2 slideouts, tandem axle, ex. cond., $11,000 obo. Call Audrey, (250)417-3431 1999 Corsair Excella 28.5’, all season 5th wheel trailer, full set of skirting, well made, beautiful interior, many options (built in vac, AC, MW, awning), perfect snowbird/park unit, $12,500 obo, hitch also available. (250)426-2671 2001 26’ Vanguard, parked on for last 10 years, no bush km since 2003. New roof, 2-yr old awning, double bed in front, Jack & Jill bunks in rear, sleeps 6 comfortably (can accommodate 8), asking $11,000. Call or text, (250)421-1597
www.denhamfordbc.com Off Road Vehicles 2009 Polaris Scrambler 500, 4WD, ex cond, $4300 obo. After 5:30 (250)489-8355
Camoplast tracks for 700 Yamaha Grizzly, used 6 times, save $1300, sell for $2500. Also 2007 700 Grizzly EPS, $5500. Also Warn 54’’ snowblade $500. (250)428-9606
Recreational/Sale
Mercury Topaz, 4-cyl, ex. cond., standard, 5-spd, 50 miles per gal $2500 obo. (250)426-4752
1991 Dodge Ram Cummins diesel & 2010 Adventure camper. 140 watt solar panel, television, skylight, surround sound stereo system inside & out. $32,000 obo for both. (250)427-6806
1970’s Vanguard 8’ truck camper, good cond., $400 obo. (250)426-1887 or call (250)426-9422 1979 21’ Ford motorhome, needs work inside & out, materials supplied, F/S, oven, bathroom, furnace, shower, seats 8, sleeps 6, only has 68,000 miles on motorhome. $850 firm, as is, where is. (250)426-7614 1984 28’ Winnebago, 454 CID Chevy auto, 68,500 original miles, must see to appreciate, for a list of features. (250)9190125, (250)426-5666 1991 26’ Rustler, Jack & Jill bunks, front kitchen, fold out couch, air, full bath, new water pump, newer HW tank, new battery, sleeps-6, $6600 obo. (250)426-5653 1991 29’ Wilderness trailer, everything runs, in good cond., lots of upgrades, $7000. (250)420-1802 1992 37’ Class A motorhome for sale, A1 shape, fully loaded, $24,500. Consider vehicle on trade. (250)489-8794
2003/2004 32’ Endura Class C Gulfstream motorhome, 454 motor/Genset, ex. shape, 3104 6th St S, worth $64,900, asking $45,000. (250)919-6665 2004 24’ Pioneer travel trailer, island bed, as new cond., $11,000. Or trade for motorhome. (250)428-9606 Creston 2004 30’ Arctic Fox, 4 season all weather coach, 2 slides, solid oak cabinets, ex. cond., asking $20,000 obo.(250)4266550 2004 Terry 5th Wheel, 29-1/2’ with slide, air, 8 cu.ft. fridge, microwave, stove, oven, back bedroom with bunks, queensize bed in master bedroom with bathroom, tub, shower, pull out couch, can sleep up to 8 people, plenty of cupboard space, in good shape, asking $18,000. 1 (250)402-3583 2004 Terry Quantum 32’ 5th Wheel trailer, immaculate, 2 slides, queen bed, 3-way fridge, 3-burner stove w/oven, microwave, gas/electric hot water heater, gas furnace, 2 TV’s, excellent & clean cond., $21,500 obo. (250)426-8178 2005 29’ Holiday trailer, equipped with solar panels, 285 watts, 2000 watt inverter, large slide w/awning, dual wheels, mint cond., $16,000 obo. (250)342-6805 2008 Jayco toy hauler, 29’, used 10 times, loaded, 12’ garage. Call for more information. $27,000 or will take classic muscle or hot rod on trade. (250)426-3568 2010 24’ Hideout, new cond, walk around queen, Jack & Jill beds, air, indoor outdoor speakers, 19’ flat screen stereo/CD/DVD, sleeps-7, hitch inc. $13,000 obo. (250)489-5855
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1987 BLAZER K-5, V8, 4x4, 40,000 original miles, ex. shape, California car, $7000. (250)427-7094
2007 Hi-LOW 22’ tandem trailer, fully self contained w/fridge, stove, air, solar panel & much more. Very rare in this area. Design allows for compact mode when traveling so wind resistance is very low & better on your vehicle for gas consumption. Always stored under cover when not in use. $18,000. (250)489-4748
2001 Chevrolet Tracker 4x4, auto, 2-dr, soft top, air, p/w, remote start, good cond., $5500 obo. (250)278-0651
2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
4x4, auto, 4.7L 8-cyl, loaded, 6-CD player, DVD, seats 8, leather, heated seats, much more, 120,000 miles, great cond, maintenance receipts, 2010 Springdale 26-1/2’, 1/2 ton towable, slide, sleeps 6, used 7x, loaded, $18,000 obo. (250)489-8885 2011 22’ Regal motorhome on Ford 350 Chassis, only 35,000 km, asking $52,000. (250)4282739 2011 36’ Outback Sidney Addition 5th Wheel, 4 slides, ex. cond., extended warranty until 2017, $32,000. (250)919-7185
8’ cab over Vanguard camper, c/w 3-way fridge, stove, furnace, fold-out steps, sleeps 4, great for fishing trips & weekend getaways, needs some TLC, $1000 obo. (250)417-3237 BIG FOOT 2500 camper, 9.5’, Happy jacks, solar panel, Fantastic fan, 2-batteries, 2-propane takes, pot, pans, dishes, bedding, rose & blue decor, always under cover, no pets, non smoking, in floor heating, outside shower, very clean & great cond, Reduced to $13,000 obo. (250)429-3113 Lance 11’9” side door camper, loaded, ex. cond., $18,500 no tax. (250)426-5118 Reduced by $1200. Camping & Hunting. Truck & camper, rebuilt motor, trans, drive shaft, 8000lb winch, new water pump, alternator, power steering pump, master cylinder, shocks, 3-way fridge, stove, heater, many more, asking $4700, may consider trades.Call Ray,(250)489-5038 Vanguard trailer, 24’, 1983, new awning, new tires, resealed roof & windows, good cond, sleeps-6, $5200. 1 (250)420-7436
Snowmobiles 1999 Ski-Doo 670 long track, good cond., $2000 obo. (778)517-4508
Sport Utility Vehicle 1994 Ford Explorer 4-dr, 4x4, blue, $2000 obo. (250)4275325 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 engine. 4DR 4X4 green with PS/PB/Power windows, cruise control, winter rated tires, trailer hitch. In excellent condition with 330,000 Km . $4800 OBO 250-430-7446 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4L, auto, 4WD, Champagne, 235,500km, $5000. Call (250)423-3465 2001 Ford Explorer XLS, 4WD V6, low km, no rust, great shape, good tires, new battery, $3500. (250)426-5765 2002 Ford Explorer SUV, green, low mileage, immaculate throughout, new stereo & CD player, 1 year wear on winter tires, new brakes, $7000 obo. (250)425-6380
1991 Dodge Ram Charger 4x4, c/w spare 318 motor, $800. (250)426-5831 1992 Ford Aerostar XLT, runs great, $700 obo. Call (250)919-1043 1992 GMC Sierra 1500, standard trans., RWD, canopy, 155,169km, asking $5000. (250)426-2358 1993 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext cab 2x4, 350 cu.in., 4-spd auto, hard cover, running boards, Michelins, tow package, 288 K, runs great, $3200 obo. (250)402-6043 Creston 1993 Ford F150 4x4, 302 auto, CD, low km 105,000km, one owner, new shocks, good brakes, 4 Arctic Claw winters, $4500 obo or trades (250)4891628 1993 Toyota pickup, 4WD, w/canopy, needs body work, runs great, $2200. Call (250)417-3143 1994 Ford Ext cab, 4WD, 5-spd standard, $800. (250)427-4856
A STEAL OF A DEAL AT $13,500 firm (250)427-3228
2006 Nissan X-Trail Bona Vista Edition SUV, very good cond., 70,000km, AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl auto, roof racks, sunroof, fog lights, alloy wheels w/newer tires, new battery, heated seats, 6-CD player, iPod connector, wired for navigation, asking $16,900. Reduced to $15,900 (250)426-3581 or (250)919-8795 2007 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT SUV, 3.4L 6 Cyl, AWD, 5-spd auto, red, Stock #61438B, $16,497. North Star GM, DL #5717, 1-800-6632307 2007 Dodge Nitro SXT, V6, auto, orange, 4WD, Stock #05313B, $13,791. Melody Motors, DL #5248, Call (250)427-4224 2007 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr 4x4, brown, 2.7L V6, 4-spd, auto, Stock #P2039, $13,995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800-663-3839 2008 Mazda Tribute SUV, loaded, leather, heated seats, sunroof, winter & summer tires, 85,000 km, ex. cond., $14,900 obo. (250)426-9753 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4x4, new tires, navigation, DVD, auto, red, Stock #X324167A, $47,885. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LS SUV, auto, white, Stock #R274343, $36,995. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 Silver 2007 Chevy Trailblazer, 4.2L Vortec, auto, 4WD, p/w, p/b, p/s, p/seats, command start, Alpine stereo, 150,000km, $11,000. Call Monday-Saturday, 9-5pm, (250)428-7538
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www.denhamfordbc.com 1982 Ford F250 farm truck, 6cyl, in everyday use, offers? 1982 Dodge Rampage, in everyday use, make offer (250)489-5798 1984 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 350 V8, 700 rear transmission, 9 bolt Curry rear end, $6000. (250)427-7094 1986 GMC Sierra, 2WD, 305, short box, everything original, located in Fernie, $1100. (250)464-4131
1995 Chevrolet pickup, pretty blue color, 2WD, canopy, 4 new winter tires plus 4 summers on rims, well maintained, ex. cond., no rust, 117,000km, $4500. (250)429-3435 1996 Dodge Cummins diesel dually, 4x4, 1 ton, trailer hauler, endless list of custom work done, extras, too much to list, mint cond, low km, completely refurbished, new everything $20,000. (250)489-8151
2003 F150 XLT 4X4 Supercab
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Hunter’s Special: 1980 Chev pickup, with Okanagan camper, great shape, comes with canopy, $3500. (250)421-9160 Utility trailer, 4’2’’x7’3’’ long, 2’ high with 14’’ wide tires, $1000. (250)426-7169, 9195361
16’ Boat & 9.9 Yamaha motor, $1600. (250)421-1484
$5595 obo (250)427-7171 (250)464-5214
2003 GMC Safari Wheel Chair Lift Van 195,000 km, AWD Excellent Condition New Shocks, New Battery New seat covers New winter tires on steel rims Summer tires mounted on better looking rims $10,000 obo (250)428-9873
1997 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 ext cab, 2WD, short box, 152,556 km, 5.7L, new tires, brakes, battery, extra alloys, c/w new tires, raised canopy, running boards, cassette/CD, brake controller,
2006 Ford F150 Supercab, 4x4, p/w, air, new rubber, clean, $14,000. Leave message, (250)427-5162 2006 Ford Ranger Supercab, auto, V6, air, keyless entry, all services done, c/w Leer canopy, $5800. (250)428-0108 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, 4.8L, 8-cyl, 4WD, 4-spd auto, grey, Stock #CK5511A, $11,953. North Star Motors, DL #5717, 1-800-663-2307 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE, 6.0L, 8-cyl, tan, Stock #TK2642C, $14,495. North Star, DL #5717, 1-800-6632307 2007 F150 RC longbox, Triton V8, 2WD, auto, tow package, cruise, air, p/w, c/w matching Raider canopy, 176,000 km, well maintained, $6800. (250)428-0108 2007 Ford F-150 XLT, 5.4L, 8Cyl, 4WD, 4-spd auto, green, Stock #1P0099B, $19,995. North Star GM, DL #5717, 1800-663-2307 2008 DODGE Ram, 3500, 4x4 crew cab, loaded w/8’ box,$30,000. Good used work trucks. 1(250)427-6199 2008 Dodge Sprinter Van 2500, auto, white, Stock #U1699A, $23,995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888259-7039
2003 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT 4x4,
auto, 6” lift, great shape, well maintained, no rust, 2 sets tires & rims, dual exhaust, cold air intake,
$13,000 obo (250)417-9120
1999 GMC Sierra 2WD, Deluxe Chrome Package, New Brakes, Trailer Tow Package, New Alpine Stereo w/Sub, Excellent Shape, 189,500km,
Asking $5250 OBO Brad 250-417-9289
2000 MAZDA MPV Van. 4 brand new studded winters and 4 new summers on rims. Sunroof, leather interior, cd, has 4 captains seats and one bench seat. Some rust. Runs well. Asking $2000.00 obo Phone 250-427-4901 2000 RED Ford F-150 4x4, 4.6 L, canopy, trailer pkg, remote start, auto, super crew, 217,000 km, $5000 obo, pictures on Kijiji. (250)427-6286 2001 Dodge Caravan SE Van, 4-spd auto, Stock #T13233B, $4995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039 2001 Honda Odyssey, great family van, 140,000km, asking $6500. (250)489-0725 2001 Silverado 2500 HD Ext cab, 4x4, 8.1 L engine, Allison trans., roll & lock box cover, 116,000km, ex. cond., asking $11,000. (250)421-3556
Boat & trailer, 24’ Fiberform Cabin Cruizer, inline 6 GMC, ready to go! At Moyie, $7900 obo. (250)829-0708 Rare Double Eagle 14’ deep hull, 65 hp Merc outboard, hydraulic lift, ski pole & galvanized trailer, $3000. Call (250)529-7470 Sailboat, CAL 20, 3 sails (main, storm & genua), 8 hp Honda outboard, fixed keel (3’), inc. trailer, moored in Kaskanuk Harbor on Kootenay Lake, asking $5500. Call Henry, (250)428-3545
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1998 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, ext cab, long box, good running cond, new parts added on to unit, $3500 obo. After 4 pm (250)426-1925 1999 Dodge Ram, 5.7 L Cummins diesel, 388,000km, 2 sets tires & rims, has some rust, too many options to list, $5000 obo. (250)919-6558
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2009 Toyota Sienna van for sale, tan in color, 8 passenger, runs excellent, body in very good shape, new winter tires installed in December, original owner, 195,000 km, $11,500. (250)428-6264 2010 Ford F-150, 4x4 ext cab, loaded. Also other good used trucks. 1 (250)427-6199 2010 Ford F150 Supercrew, 8-cyl, auto, diesel, blue, AWD, Stock #05913A, $24,838. Melody Motors, DL #5248. (250)427-4224
Clean 2007 Chev Uplander Van. New snow tires & well maintained. 137,000 miles, seats 7 , heated mirrors, P/S P/B, Stereo A/C, test drive available. Asking $6200 OBO. 250-421-7066 2005 GMC Sierra 4x4 Extended Cab HD 2500, 8’ box, auto, air, CD player, 120V inverter, trailer towing package, 370,000km, well maintained, $6800. Call after 5pm, (250)489-5068 2005 Toyota Tacoma, V6, 4-dr, 4x4, 6-spd std, ex. cond., Tonneau cover, spare set of custom rims, $12,000 obo. (250)428-4719 (250)428-6843
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1977 Chevrolet Pick-up 1991 Dodge Pick-up 1993 Dodge Van 1996 Ford F150 1997 Ford F250 Wooden Pedestrian Bridge The equipment is available for sale on an “as is/ where is” basis. Bid documents will be available from City Hall at 40 – 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC. The documents are also available on BCBid and on the City’s web site under “Business – City Tenders”. Sealed bids, labeled with the Bidder’s name, project name and Owner’s name must be submitted by 2:30 p.m., local time, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 to: The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Attention: Melissa Smith, Financial Services Manager 40 - 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 Bidders may view the sale items at the City of Cranbrook Public Works Yard at 201 Cobham Ave., Cranbrook, Monday – Friday, January 6 – 21, 2014, by appointment only. Please call (250) 489-0246 to set up an appointment. Check in with the Public Works Office, on site, is required prior to viewing. Late submissions will be rejected. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.
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FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT starts January 14 for parents wanting to help their 9-12 year old succceed in science. Parents & children have fun exploring science. CBAL sponsored at the Cranborok Library. The program runs every Tuesday from Jan. 14-Feb. 18 form 6:30pm-8pm at th eManual Trainign School (Cranbrook Library). free & snacks included. Preregisration required: Anna, 250-581-2112 or wccranbrook@ gmail.com before January 10. HABITAT FOR HuMANITY CRANBROOk PROJECT Open House at 7:30 pm at 120 7th Ave. S. In Cranbrook. Find out how you, your family, business or organization can become involved in this worthwhile project. Chief Operating Officer
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January 11 Locals Coffee House at Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook at 7:30 pm sharp. Advance Tickets available at Lotus Books. Tickets will also be available at the door if the show is not sold out.
January 13 ABREAST IN THE ROCkIES Dragonboat Association annual general meeting, 7 pm, Mt. Baker School Library. Interested paddlers welcome.
January 15 LITERACY CHAMPION - nominations for Cranborok’s first LIteracy Champion can be picked up at the
Cranbrook Library, CBA office (19A-9th Ave. S.) or online at www.cbal.org. Nominations must be in by January 15 & our champion will be announced on Family Literacy Day January 27 at the Cranborok Library, 7 pm. FREE FAMILY SWIM, kimberley Aquatic Centre, 6-7 pm, persons 18 yars & under must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by knights of Columbus. GOGO GRANNY’S T R AV E L O G u E . Athens and ancient Greece, take a seven day cruise to the Bosporus and Istanbul in Turkey, walk the streets of Ephesus, and cruise various islands in the blue Agean Sea. Please join us at the College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre at 7:00. Call Norma at 250-426-6111 for any further information.
January 17 The East kootenay Railway Pensioners Association Social Luncheon 12:30 pm, at Arthur’s Sports Bar & Grill ( Day’s Inn ) 600 Cranbrook,St. N.Cranbrook BC. RSVP by Jan. 17th, 2014 All Railway Retiree’s and Spouses are welcome for futher infor mation,Please Contact Secretary Frances Allen at 250426-2720 Or Myrtle 2 5 0 - 4 2 6 - 2 3 7 8 , Je a n 250-426-8338
January 18 ‘THE PACEMAkERS’ at the Cranbrook Seniors HALL, 2nd St. S. at 7 pm. Refreshments served. Open JAM ~ Ice-cream Social, January 25 at 1:30. updates Flo 250. 489.2720. MASONIC LODGE ROBBIE BuRNS
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January 19 “Holy Spirit Encounter” 7pm. Speakers: Darrell and Sondra White
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January 27 GoGo Grannies first meeting of 2014! NOTE NEW LOCATION: at 7:00 at the Superstore Community Room (Beside Photo Lab). We welcome some new members tonight and would love to have you join us. For further information, please call Norma at 250-4266111.
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The curling season is in full swing at the Crowsnest Pass Sports Complex with weekly leagues and several bonspiels on the horizon. The Miners’ Spiel is on Jan. 31, the Lumbermen’s Bonspiel is March 7 to 9, the Shamrock Mixed Bonspiel is March 14 to 16 and this year’s Bunny Bonspiel will be April 17 to 20. Hurry hard! Photo by J. MacFarlane
Health system not working, says local physician By Joni MacFarlane Editor
President of the Alberta Medical Association and local physician, Dr. Allan Garbutt, took to the airwaves recently to comment on a Calgary surgeon’s decision to opt out of the public healthcare system. This is the first time in Alberta that a surgeon has taken such a step. On Dec. 24, Garbutt was interviewed on CBC Radio’s Eyeopener program to talk about Dr. Robert Hollinshead who said he was frustrated by increasing wait times and a government unwilling to fund the system. “If the public system isn’t prepared to step up for Canadians and provide the resources so they can get timely access, then maybe we have to have an adult discussion about considering other op-
tions,” said Hollinshead. Past president of the Alberta Medical Association and former clinical chief of orthopedics in Calgary, Hollinshead said too many young surgeons can’t find work in the province while patients are waiting months, and sometimes years, for surgeries because the government isn’t properly funding the public system. The move should spark a discussion with the government that the current system isn’t working, Garbutt said. “I do know that all of the doctors in Alberta, and I mean all the doctors in Alberta, are concerned about wait lists, access to the patient, lack of services, and things of that nature,” he said to interviewer David Gray. Garbutt said Hollinshead’s decision sends a message that “the current system is not delivering the access, the care, the speed, that Albertans
want and need... it’s just not the way things should work”. Garbutt said AMA would like to sit down with the government, Alberta Health Services and anyone with good ideas to find solutions. Cautious not to endorse or oppose the surgeon’s decision, Garbutt said the move highlights that doing things in the same way has failed. Although infrastructure exists, he added, the system is inefficient. Operating rooms sit empty while surgeons sit idle and patients suffer. The decision to opt out of the public healthcare system, he believes, was meant to provoke a discussion that would lead to solutions. “We’re in favour of working with the government, working with Alberta Health Services and getting a better system in place so that patients get better care, quicker, and the government gets to save some money in the process,” said Garbutt.
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A request by the Alberta Whitewater Association to dredge part of the Crowsnest River and move rocks has received municipal support. Executive Director Chuck Lee wrote to the municipality requesting support for the work in order to get permission from federal and provincial government authorities. His letter stated that with damage to the kayaking club’s slalom site near Pincher Creek, the Blairmore site is the only “workable training” area nearby. However, a lot of rocks and gravel have filled in the channel, said Lee, and
the river has become unnavigable during most of the season with boats scraping along the bottom. The organization proposes to “bring in an excavator and a rock truck from Highway 3 during the spring fish window in April. “The equipment would move upstream from the East Blairmore entrance removing extra gravel from the river bed that has silted in the deeper parts of the main channel and the backwater eddies,” said the letter. “Rocks that create the eddies and drops that have been tumbled into non-alignment would be repositioned so that they are performing as per the original design. We would endeavour to deepen the channel and move the rocks
so that the flood capacity of the channel is increased and the bank reinforced to prevent erosion.” Alberta Whitewater Association requires approval from Alberta Environment as well as Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Their work would also be reviewed by Alberta Environment River Engineering Division, said Lee. “We are confident that our work will enhance flood capacity and bank stability for the next 25 years,” stated the letter. Council was told that the Director of Planning, Engineering and Operations Frank Besinger, has been working with the kayaking club on their initiative.
Heritage inventory project proceeds By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Now that the heritage inventory project in Coleman is complete, the Municipal Heritage Board is looking towards an inventory of other historical sites in the Crowsnest Pass. Development Officer Ken Bourdeau and Fred Bradley with the Municipal Historic Resources Board presented council with an overview of the project and asked for support for the remainder on Dec. 10. Phase One included Coleman’s National Historic Site and surrounding hamlets west to the B.C. border. Phase Two will look at the historic communities of Blairmore and Frank and the Third Phase focuses on Bellevue, Hillcrest, and Passburg east to the M.D. of Pincher Creek, said Bradley. To begin with, the Municipal Heritage Board identified about 80 potential sites in Coleman for inclusion in the inventory, Bradley said. This was narrowed down to a total of 30 individual sites and 10 buildings at the Coleman Collieries that underwent exhaustive research necessary to obtain municipal heritage designation, he added.
Community Design Strategies was retained for the project with extensive assistance from local volunteers, said Bradley. A total of three open houses were held to explain the project and receive input from the community and property owners. Copies of the exhaustive survey conducted on each site were given to the municipal heritage board and the province. Property owners were also sent a letter with an evaluation of the site and a Statement of Significance. Owners can approach the board to work towards heritage designation that would allow them to access grants to repair or rehabilitate their building. Bradley said there were a number of successes that “truly speak to the commitment of the community in conserving its unique heritage, and eager to learn the process for future phases”. Challenges include the need to educate building owners about the positive impacts of having a historical designation. Municipally designated buildings may receive up to $50,000 in each application year for rehabilitation work, Bradley told council.
He recommended the municipality proceed to Phases Two and Three over the next two years. “The application has gone forward and the board is desirous to have that consultant put in place and to get the process launched as quickly as possible.” He said there are 80 tentative structures in Blairmore and Frank but it would likely be narrowed down to a minimum of 30 sites. Buildings and sites must be over 50 years of age and could potentially include municipal structures. Bradley also told council an opportunity exists to rejoin the Alberta Main Street Program (AMSP). This program provides funding and expertise to municipalities to help restore the historic integrity and architectural character to traditional main streets across Alberta. Council was asked for support for continuance of the project. Bradley said the process for Phase Two was already underway and as the project proceeds, the board will come to council for support for Phase Three. The municipality budgeted a total of $15,000 per year in their previous triennial budget, he added.
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Municipal entranceway signs forge ahead By Joni MacFarlane Editor
Continuing debate about the municipality’s new entranceway signs, some council members agreed they may not support the signs, but they are a “legacy” issue inherited from previous council and need to go ahead. Council received a letter from the Crowsnest Pass Ratepayers Association regarding concerns about installation of the new entranceway signs into the municipality. New president of the Ratepayers, Ed Strembicki, wrote that although they understand money has been spent, “nothing is impossible and as mayor and council, you can take action to temporarily halt or stop completely the installation of the new signs”. Four options were presented to council: stop the installation, solicit public input, leave the old signs, or go
ahead with new signs but consider alterations in the future. Myron Thompson, chief administrative officer, told council on Dec. 17 that the signs had already been constructed and will be installed in midJanuary. “This was a project that was identified in the strategic action plan. Previous council had wanted these installed prior to the tourist season. The process took longer than that,” he said. Some council members expressed interest in considering the Ratepayers’ fourth option – that of looking at the signs at a future date to consider “something that reflects more of our community and its heritage”. Councillor Dean Ward said he agreed with considering future changes and that although he personally did not care for the signs, council was committed at this point. “As I heard for the last year,
previous council were faced with legacy issues, and I guess this is one of ours,” said Councillor Ward. “In some ways we may not all love this thing and not be keen about it, but commitments were made, contracts were signed, monies were spent.” Councillor Marlene Anctil asked if there were any plans to remove the old signs. She said she’s received numerous calls from volunteers who were interested in repairing and maintaining the eastern structure as a sign of the area’s heritage. Thompson also said there were no immediate plans to remove the old structures and council can determine whether to leave them standing or not. Councillor Doreen Glavin also pointed out that some banners were tearing or completely torn off the poles. Thompson said the banners are covered under warranty and will be inspected and replaced.
Flood recovery work awaits approvals By Joni MacFarlane Editor A total of 27 sites within the municipality have been identified for repairs from the June flood event, but no work can begin until further approvals are received from the province. Chief Administrative Officer, Myron Thompson, told council on Dec. 17 that all applications have been submitted but they’re waiting for approvals under the Water Act and Public land Act. Two separate programs are at work for sites damaged by the floods. First is the Disaster Recovery Program which has targeted a total of $1.862 million for repairs within the municipality . The only site that has received necessary approvals is Tent Mountain Road. The second program is the Flood Recovery Erosion Control program which has targeted nine priority areas that are also awaiting approvals from the province. Funds under this program total $2.4 million for the follow-
vert upsize; • Star Creek: Willow Dr. Crossing, road repair; • Crowsnest Creek: Tent Mountain Rd, erosion control. Thompson told council Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) have said that the applications are receiving top priority and funds will be deposited into the municipality’s bank account. “Administration is doing everything possible to ensure the completion of in stream works well in advance of another high water event that may have potential to cause further damage to municipal structures and lands,” said Thompson. Upon further disDozens of sites within the municipality and the backcountry have cussion, it was emphasized been identified for repairs after the June flooding. Work is delayed that there are no definitive timelines on when all the while officials waiting for government approvals. necessary approvals will be Submitted photo received or when the work will begin. Thompson also ing sites: dential, erosion control; • Lyons Creek: erosion con• Drum Creek: 6th added there is still no word from ESRD for recovery to trol and log jam removal; Ave. Bridge replacement; • Drum Creek: Coke & Coal • Blairmore Creek: Hospital, backcountry trails and infrastructures. The province Park through upstream of erosion control; 4th Ave. Erosion control; • Byron Creek: erosion con- has approved $10 million for backcountry flood repairs. • Drum Creek: east of Coke trol; & Coal Park through resi- • East Hillcrest Drive: cul-
COMMUNITY CALENDAR JANUARY 11 – Crowsnest Consolidated High School will holds its 2014 bottle drive on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you are not home and would like your bottles picked up, please leave them outside and clearly marked. If you would like to donate your bottles before or after Jan. 11, please call CCHS at 403-563-5651 and
we will gladly arrange a time for pick up. JANUARY 13 - Metis Nation monthly meeting to take place Monday, Jan. 13 at the Provincial building in Pincher Creek at 7 p.m. Please use east side entrance. FEBRUARY 7-8 – Red Cross Babysitting Course targets youth ages 11-15
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New year, new rules
Every year with the flip of a calendar page, Canadians welcome in a few new rules government leaders believe will make our world a better place. A couple are highlighted below that may or may not affect your daily living. First, starting on Jan. 1, Canadians said goodbye to old-fashioned lightbulbs. Yes, this is the same government that fast-tracks pipelines over environmental impacts, is the undisputed winner of the annual Colossol Fossil Award for inaction on climate change initiatives, and has all but muzzled federal scientists. Having seen the light however, the federal government has decided Canadians will no longer be able to buy incandescent light bulbs and instead are forced to buy compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LED) bulbs, which tend to cost more than the old-fashioned types. While retailers can still sell incandescent bulbs left on their shelves, manufacturers will no longer supply Canadian stores with them. Take that global warming! Ushering in the new year, we can also say goodbye to foreign strippers. The new rules are part of an ongoing reform of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that puts the responsibility on employers to show why they need to hire temporary foreign workers over Canadian employees. The government will no longer approve labour market opinion applications from employers looking to hire foreign workers in the sex trade industry. The new rules are intended to protect vulnerable foreign workers such as strippers, erotic dancers, and those hired to work in the escort services or erotic massages industry. I can see Canadian girls lining up to fill those jobs. Finally, Canadian businesses that hide sales to avoid paying tax using special software will be fined up to $50,000. Anyone caught using, selling or developing the software can be criminally charged. Happy New Year from your federal government. JLM The Crowsnest Pass Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before Crowsnest Pass Free Press will publish your comment. • Letters must be received by 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper. • One letter per person per month. • Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 350 words or less. • All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. • Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. • The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or belief of this newspaper.
Letters Put new entranceway signs on hold
Dear Editor, We would like to congratulate Ed Strembicki for assuming the presidency of the Crowsnest Pass Ratepayer’s Association. Also for their position on the question of the new signs at each end of the Crowsnest Pass. Rather than simply offering criticism, they have offered some realistic alternatives to the council’s decision to proceed with the signs approved by the former council. We feel that installing the
signs with the new “brand” would be an unpopular move, and an unwanted tribute to the old council which was so soundly defeated in the last election. We travel in and out of the Pass often, and do not look forward to looking at the new “brand” every time in the years to come. They will be symbols of the dictatorial actions of the past council. Do we need this as a reminder of how oppressed and manipulated we were? The suggestion that the signs be put on hold until the present council assesses the public’s feelings about them, we think is a good one. What’s the hurry to put up signs that remind
CROWSNEST READS Crowsnest Reads is a new section in the Free Press that talks about what we’re reading and why. We will feature a few selections every week and hope many, many people in the community participate. If you would like to be included, please send a brief paragraph or two telling us what you’re reading and why you chose it, what you liked (or didn’t). Any and every genre goes – children’s books, non-fiction, biography, business, historical, how-to’s, self-help, graphic novels, romance, humour, whatever you’re into. Let’s talk about what we’re reading. Send your submissions to joni.macfar@gmail.com.
us every day of the previous mayor and council? Once they are up, they are going to be there for a long time. Also in holding some kind of poll, council would indicate to us that they really are willing to listen to what we the voters have to say. A simple “Yes” or “No” ballot could be placed in every mail box, and made available to everyone at very low cost, and would indicate to council how the voters feel. This new logo, we and many others feel, is NOT representative of the Pass, its history, or its culture. Why would we want to adopt it as our “welcome mat” to those coming here? Dick and Susan Burgman
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Police briefs By Joni MacFarlane Editor
with a vehicle. The incident occurred sometime over the last 10 days.
Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 26, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 44 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 2 Threats/Harassment: 1 Mischief: 1 Theft: 1 Impaired Driving: 2 Disturbing Peace: 1 Driving Complaints: 5 MV Collisions: 11 Suspicious Occurrences: 2 Assistance to General Public: 4 Assistance to Other Agencies: 1 False Alarms: 4 911 Calls (Invalid): 4 Animal Calls: 2 Prisoners Held: 2
Where’s there’s smoke… On Dec. 23 at 3:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a chimney fire in Coleman. Fire/Rescue and EMS were on scene. The occupants were treated for smoke inhalation.
Impaired I On Dec. 21 at midnight, during a Check Stop on Highway 3 in Frank, police saw a driver consume alcohol. The driver failed a roadside breath test and provided two breath samples, both over .08 percent mg. A 52-year-male from Lundbreck was charged with impaired driving. A court date was set for Jan. 7.
Mischief On Dec. 24 at midnight, police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence. Police attended and found an intoxicated 18-year-old female from Lundbreck. She was arrested for mischief and taken to Pincher Creek detachment to stay overnight. No charges were laid.
Impaired II On Dec. 21 at 2 a.m., police observed a vehicle infraction and stopped the vehicle. The driver admitted he had a Graduated Drivers Licence and had been drinking. He failed the roadside breath test and provided two breath samples, both over .08 percent mg. A 26-year-old male from Crowsnest Pass was charged with impaired driving. A court date was set for Feb. 4. There is zero tolerance for liquor for drivers with a GDL. Hit & Run I On Dec. 21 at 2 p.m., police received a complaint of hit and run to a 2000 Chevy Trail Blazer parked in a parking lot in Blairmore. The incident occurred sometime during the night. Hit & Run II On Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m., police received a complaint of hit and run to a 2006 Toyota Corolla parked on private property in Blairmore. The incident occurred sometime during the night. Hit & Run with a twist On Dec. 26 at 2 p.m., police received a complaint of hit and run to a building in Lundbreck. It appeared that someone had driven into the front side of the building
Assault On Dec. 21 at 2:15 p.m., police received a complaint of a disturbance at a Coleman residence. Police attended and charged a 27-year-old female from Coleman with assault, mischief, and overcoming resistance. She was released on cash bail and a court date was set for Jan. 21.
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to 40 calls for service. They included: Assaults: 2 Threats/Harassment: 1 Theft: 2 Disturbing Peace: 2 Driving Complaints: 6 MV Collisions: 8 Suspicious Occurrences: 2 Assistance to General Public: 4 Assistance to Other Agencies: 6 False Alarms: 1 911 Calls (Invalid): 2 Animal Calls: 2 Municipal Bylaws: 1 Heard it in the wind On Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a collision on Highway 22 about 15 km north of Highway 3. A southbound cargo trailer that had blown across the highway struck a northbound vehicle. The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 48-year-old male from Calgary, was taken to hospital in Pincher Creek and later released. The cargo trailer also collided with another northbound vehicle. That same day at 12:35 p.m., police received a report of a semitruck that had completed rolled over and was blocking Highway 22 about 15 km north of Highway 3. Traffic was delayed while the trailer was removed. A second semi-trailer had rolled over
in the area shortly before. Extreme winds were to blame. Boxing Day heist On Dec. 26 at 6 p.m., police received a complaint of theft of cash from a purse that had been left in a shopping cart in the parking lot at a Blairmore grocery store. The owner of the purse returned to the store shortly after and the purse was returned to her – missing cash from the wallet. Phantom feline On Dec. 29 at 7 p.m., police received a report of a cougar lying in the westbound land of Highway 33 west of Coleman, possibly due to collision with a motor vehicle. Police and Fish & Wildlife attended and searched the area but no cougar was located. Road sledding On Dec. 28 at 2:40 p.m., police received a complaint of an OffHighway Vehicle pulling children on a sled on 19 Ave. Coleman. Under Municipal Bylaw, quads are not allowed on streets. Under the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulations, it is unlawful to tow anyone riding a sled/toboggan with a motor vehicle. The driver of the quad was warned. No charges were laid. Bar theft On Dec. 30 at 12:20 p.m., police received a complaint of theft of a wallet from a purse from a tavern in Blairmore. The incident occurred on the evening of Dec. 26. Domestic assault On Jan. 1, police received a complaint of a domestic assault in Lundbreck. Police attended but the complainant had left the residence to avoid further confrontation prior to their arrival. The matter is under investigation. On the lookout On Jan. 1 at 11:40 a.m., police received a complaint of a driver smoking drugs via drug paraphernalia. The complainant reported a male and female, possibly in a rented vehicle, eastbound on Highway 3. A licence plate number was given. Surrounding detachments were advised and the matter is under investigation. Afraidy cat On Jan. 2 at 9:30 a.m., police received a complaint from a Coleman resident that someone had cancelled a veterinary appointment for her pet without her knowledge.
Rezoning of Passburg property begins By Joni MacFarlane Editor
A Passburg property passed the first hurdle for rezoning to allow for a wider variety of uses after years of numerous permits. Council voted to rezone the property on Highway 3 from C2 Drive-In Commercial to C1 Retail Commercial after a lengthy discussion on the technicality of past approv-
als.
Ken Bourdeau, development officer, told council that the revised land use would allow the owner a wider variety of permitted uses and allow future tenants to obtain business licences without first obtaining a development permit from the Municipal Planning Commission. Bourdeau said over the past 10 years, the property has been
the subject of numerous business permits including apartments, office/sales area, repair garage, and snowmobile/ATV related business. A retail store is now being considered which would be permitted under the revised land use bylaw. Normally, C1 is generally applied to properties in downtown cores of the municipality, said Bourdeau, but in this instance, admin-
istration recommended changing the zoning primarily because the historic use of the property has been C1 zone businesses. C o u n c i l agreed and approved first reading to rezone the property. They also waived the $750 rezoning application fee. A public hearing was held on Jan. 7 but details were not available as at press time.
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We are very thankful to everyone who volunteered their time and energy and supported us financially to make our annual Christmas Hamper Project a success!
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Local hospitality shines in Costa Rica By Erin Fairhurst Submitted
with the race. Although it wouldn’t be a typical two-week vacation to Costa Rica, we were both excited about exploring
race year round in the Adventure Race World Series, and others like Andrew’s team who were “just” hoping to finish the nine-day race.
A trip to Costa Rica in itself is a pretty exciting thing to plan for, but when you are going because your husband is racing in the world Adventure Race Championships for two weeks, the excitement takes on a whole new level. Adventure Racing is a sport where teams of four must navigate a wilderness course, using a map and compass, to find checkpoints that have been laid out by the race organizers. Teams travel the course by trekking, mountain biking, and paddling their way through landscapes that are typically remote, always challenging and simultaneously beautiful and brutal – and they do it all with little to no sleep and just the food and supplies that they carry on their backs. When my husband Andrew was offered a spot to race on an Albertan team, he was both tempted and daunted by the task at hand. Having raced in Costa Rica before, he had fond memories, but this race in question was a nine-day expedi- Team Epic Endurance (L-R): Teresa Richeter of Red Deer, Andrew Fairhurst of Blairmore, Wayne Nytion race that promised to be the man of Calgary and Kelly Boyd of Grand Prairie. hardest race in recent Adventure Submitted photo Race history. Eventually, the lure of Costa Rica won us over, and The race was 813km, and took we both decided to head to the Adven- the country in a unique way. In total, 67 teams from over racers coast to coast and border to borture Race World Championships – he on one of three Canadian teams, Epic 20 countries were participating in the der within Costa Rica – they paddled Endurance, and myself as a volunteer race, some professional athletes who through mangrove swamps, trekked
through dense jungles and biked in both busy cities and on remote mountain roads. A memorable moment for Andrew’s team, was when one of his teammates had a collision with a motor bike while on a busy road. Luckily, no one was seriously injured, but the bike was seriously damaged – thanks to the helpful staff at a nearby hardware store, they were able to repair the bike with some hose clamps, a stove pipe and a lot of duct tape. For my part, travelling with the medical crew, I was often at remote check-points where news about the race was scarce, but tidbits would trickle in – we heard stories about farmers letting teams sleep on their land, families welcoming teams into their homes and offering food, and bystanders providing fresh water. When I finally saw Andrew and his team at the finish line in 31st place, 215 hours after the race had started, they were tired and grimy, but brimming with stories about their experiences of racing through Costa Rica and the kindness they had met along in the way. In fact, it became apparent as teams crossed the finish line that a common thread in their race story was that most of them would not have been able to cross the finish line had it not been for the generosity of strangers – one team had even borrowed a bike from a farmer. Although our trip to Costa Rica was not exactly relaxing, it was certainly an adventure and I would love to go back – this time however, I’d like to hit the beach!
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The elusive forest trout: seen only in Crowsnest Pass By Susan Douglas-Murray Submitted
My specialty is trout. So I was thrilled to spot the elusive Forest Trout on the United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC) multi-use trail beside the ski hill! You just never know what surprises await when you venture out on a trail. Happy Trails….how about steep, deep, winding, snow packed, groomed, muddy…our trails combine the vistas and challenges real Rocky Mountain enthusiasts crave. Biking, hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, walking, we are surrounded by trails. Groups such as CNP Quad Squad, Crowsnow Riders Snowmobile Association, UROC, CNP Cross-Country Ski Association, and the Walking Trails committee, have provided the Pass with a vast network of off road trails. The volunteer hours these groups have worked are staggering. The generous donations by many in our community keep flowing. Winter; the word sends many back to bed. Why not take a pair of snowshoes from deep in the basement and tromp the trails UROC have developed around the ski hill. The trail head begins opposite the water reservoir on the ski hill road. Park at Isabelle Sellon School and walk up to the reservoir. As the trail head at this moment isn’t marked, look for the tree “attached” to the reservoir. Directly opposite is the trail. This trail is used extensively by mountain bikers and hikers in the summer months, and clearly winter brings the snowshoers as there were tracks when we arrived. There are two main loops within this area. The larger loop leads you to an open meadow complete with outstanding
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The shorter route is nestled in the forest, a perfect hide out from Chinook winds. No motorized vehicles are allowed, so look forward to a peaceful walk through the forest. I don’t know who painted the two colourful Forest
a large parking lot. The trout hatchery is at the north end of the lot…what? more trout! This organization has done a superb job of laying such a vast network of trails that it’s unlikely to see another skier. Picnic spots, benches and a shelter
The elusive forest trout can be seen on trails above Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill. Photo by J. Redekopp Trout attached to fir trees; well done, a great addition to the system. Allison-Chinook Cross-Country ski trails offer beginner to expert groomed runs set within the natural basin between Tecumseh and Crowsnest Mountains. Follow Highway 3 west to the right turn at Chinook-Allison Road, turn left after the cattle guard and continue two kms to
hut can easily be located. There are many viewing spots with Crowsnest Mountain breathtakingly close. Trail maps are easy to find in this exquisite forest setting. Keep your eyes peeled for cross-country ski classes, races, and moose! Allison offers a true backcountry experience. A new dog-friendly trail is in the works and snowshoers have access
to set paths as outlined on the maps. The Quad Squad and Crowsnow Riders have worked together to provide an incredible number of vehicle use trails. Using forestry roads, power line alleys, and the existing forest paths, Crowsnow has made available the bowls and ridges of our surrounding mountains. Be prepared for incredible scenery and exciting sledding. There are kilometres of trails, groomed and managed with safety and the environment in mind. Routes to the staging areas are posted throughout the community. Crowsnow Riders have designed a unique mountain experience enjoyed by many Albertans. This volunteer group has been operating for a long time and it shows. The trail system is vast on both the north and south sides of Highway 3. Crowsnow Riders have maps available at Coleman’s Husky gas station and online. Check out their site for further information. Each organization has designed their trails with the view to create a superb get-away while keeping nature at the forefront. Their members are informed and practice proactive management of their trail systems by conferring with the province, the Municipality, and by researching other region’s mistakes and strengths in trail development. Trail maps can be downloaded by visiting web pages, or picked up at the Municipal office. Allison-Chinook CrossCountry maps are posted throughout the trail system and are also offered online. Visit crowsnow.org, allisonwonderlands. ca or uroc.ca. So dust off your grandpa’s old equipment and be up close and personal on a trail to somewhere. Moose anyone?
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Club record broken at indoor track meet By Ritch Braun Submitted
Four Passtrak athletes attended the Dino Classic indoor track meet at the University of Calgary on Jan. 4 where they competed in a total of 11 events. Mosese Ratudradra had three races in the 11-year-old boy’s age group. He finished fifth in the 150 metres in 31.73 seconds and fourth in both the 60 metres and 600 metres with times of 11.79 seconds and 2:55.40 respectively. Tim Jorgensen ran the same three distances but in the 12-year-old boy’s group. He placed 10th in the 60 metres in 9.69 seconds, ninth in the 150 metres in 24.26 seconds and eighth in the 600 metres in 2:21.12.
Alice Murray competed in the sprints only in the 12-yearold girl’s division. She finished sixth in the 150 metres with a 24.98 second clocking. Her time of 9.76 seconds in the 60-metres crushed her previous best time by over 6/10’s of a second and earned her a third place ribbon. Alisi Ratudradra represented Passtrak in three of the 15-year-old girl’s races. She placed fourth in the 60 metres in 8.65 seconds then moved up one spot to third in the 60 metre hurdles in 10.82 seconds. Her third event was the 600 metres where she ran away from her competitors in 1:46.74 for first place and a lifetime best performance. That time also broke a 12-year Passtrak club record by eight seconds.
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While much of the country is suffering from extreme cold, record snowfalls and power outages, the Crowsnest Pass has seen high winds and seasonal temperatures. Plenty of sunshine has brought magnificent sunrises on the mountains. Photo by J. MacFarlane
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MANAGEMENT The basics of property tax (MS) Paying property taxes is a necessary side effect of home ownership. Across the United States and Canada, residents are required to pay property taxes based on an assessment of their homes’ value. Taxes on land and the buildings on it are one of the biggest sources of revenue for local governments. In Canada, property taxes, or milliage taxes, are levied by the jurisdiction in which the property is located. They may be paid to a federated state or a municipality or the national government. Sometimes multiple jurisdictions may tax the same property. Although the taxes are mandated by a higher governing power, the rate at which you pay taxes could be based on a very local assessment of
the area in which your house is located and the current market conditions. An assessor will visit a home -- usually prior to purchase -- and make a determination on the p e rc e n t ag e of tax to be paid depending on the condition of the home, the improvements that have been made and the climate of the economy in your particular town or city. Property taxes are usually calculated by taking the assessed value of your home and multiplying it by the tax rate that has been determined by
your local government. While no one can “legally” escape paying property taxes, there are several ways to have them lowered. Getting your home re-assessed is one such way. Individuals who have reached a certain age
may be eligible for certain discounts on property taxes. But this may require a very low income to qualify. There are also some tax credits or homestead exemptions that may qualify you for a limited assessed value on the property. In this tough
economy, lowering property taxes (which are generally rolled into the mortgage amount for ease of payment) could s u b s t a n t i a l ly reduce bills. If you suspect your property taxes are high, here are the steps to take. * Get a copy of your property tax assessment from the local assessor’s office and doublecheck all the infor mation contained to see if it is correct. * Check the assessments of five comparable homes that have sold in your neighborhood in the last three years. * An independent appraiser can also provide you accurate information at a cost. Make sure he or she is licensed with
the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers or by the American Society of Appraisers. * It’s not possible to lower the property tax rate, just the assessed value of the home through an official appeal. There may be fees associated with this appeal, however. Some home improvements will increase the value of your home and, in turn, your property taxes. Here are some of the most common culprits: - extra stories to the home; - outhouses, like a guest house; -sports courts, like tennis; -installation of an inground pool; -improvements to fencing; -addition of a garage or another room on the home. A change in the status of a neighborhood can also give rise to higher property taxes. An influx of new residents or new construction of stores and homes can have a major effect on the assessed value of your home.
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Well another year has passed and I’d like to think that most Canadians have started 2014 by spending more time planning for their retirements but recent studies have proven me wrong once again. Given that the average person spends more time planning their annual vacation than planning for their futures it would seem we’re still a long way off from realizing the importance of taking charge of our futures. In light of all the recent media attention regarding concerns about Canadian Social Security benefits and the shortfall in the average Canadians’ retirement savings, it would seem that we are bound and determined to fail. Just in the past few months there have been numerous calls by government opposition members and lobby groups to overhaul the Canada Pension Plan system so Canadians will have more money in their retirement years. The reason why the current government and any future governments won’t do anything is a simple matter of mathematics. The math is pretty simple given the large group of baby boomers that are entering their retirement years and the situation will get even worse. The reality is that no amount of increase in CPP contributions by employers or employees will make up for current shortfalls in funding that we now have. In 2011 the estimated percentage of our population 65 years old was 14.4 per cent. This will grow to 18.7 per cent by 2021 and 23.4 per cent by 2031. You could double or triple contributions to
CPP and you would still never come close to eliminating the deficit we have now. The bottom line is that we have to start taking care of ourselves and stop relying on government or employers. The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security were never meant to be our primary source of retirement income as the intent was to provide a supplement to our personal retirement savings. According to the last RBC Myths and Reality poll in 2012, a full 41 per cent of retirements are unplanned and 39 per cent of retirees returning to work do so because they’re bored not because they need the money. Given these results there would seem to be a disconnect between reality and myth. It would appear that retirees returning to work are doing so more for social interaction and not for the money. So given the New Year and a new opportunity to start the year off on a positive note, I wonder how many Canadians made a resolution to start 2014 by taking charge of their retirement needs and implementing the steps necessary to gain control over their own futures? Remember CPP and OAS are supplements and are not intended to be our only source of retirement income. So it’s now 2014. Ready….Set….PLAN. Patrick B. Sager CFP, CLU, EPC is a Certified Financial Planner with IPC Investments Ltd and specializes in Retirement, Investment and Tax Minimization Strategies. If you have any comments, questions or would like additional information, you can contact Patrick directly at (403)753-0020 or by email at psager@ipcc.org. The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of IPC Investments or The Crowsnest Pass Free Press.
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How to manage personal debt (MS) As if anyone needs their memory jogged, debt is a substantial problem for men and women living in fully developed countries. In Canada, an early 2011 report from the Vanier Institute of the Family suggested the debt-to-income ratio for the average Canadian family was 150 percent, which means that for every $1,000 a Canadian family earns, it owes $1,500. What these figures illustrate is that even the most financially savvy debtor may be in a precarious position, one that, should an unforeseen layoff or medical emergency occur, could turn disastrous in a relatively short period of time. As a result, an individual’s ability to manage personal debt is of paramount importance, and the following tips can help men and women walking a financial tightrope address their debt in a way that might help them get back on their financial feet. * Eliminate bad debt. Not all debt is bad, but credit card debt is rarely good. Card holders with substantial credit card debt should contact their companies as soon as possible to see if the company is willing to work with them on a repayment plan. This is more prudent than declaring for bankruptcy, which will negatively impact an individual’s credit score for years to come. Companies are often willing to work with card holders about repayment plans that make it easier to pay down debt. But once an agreement is made, card holders must make meeting the terms of that agreement their top priority. * Stop accruing bad debt. Using a card wisely is the key to
avoiding unnecessary debt. When using credit cards, do not use them for everyday purchases like groceries or movie tickets. This type of credit card usage is habit forming, and it’s very easy for card holders to quickly amass a large balance on their accounts for items they could just as easily could have paid for with cash. Keep in mind interest will be charged on all balances not paid in full each month, so don’t make that cup of coffee or that pair of movie tickets cost even more by adding interest to the overall cost. * Pay down high-interest debts first. Always work to pay down high-interest debt first while paying a little more than the minimum on low-interest debt. If a car loan came with an especially high interest rate (hint: borrowers whose down payment on a car loan was small or nonexistent are likely saddled with a high-interest loan), work to pay down that balance as much as possible. Something as simple as paying an extra $25 per month on a $200 per month car payment can reduce the length of time it takes to pay off that loan considerably. Once a high-interest debt is paid off, move on to the debt with the next highest interest rate. * Stop paying the bare minimum. Paying just the minimum will barely cover the interest. That means the principal will hardly disappear, and the debt will be a seemingly impossible obstacle to overcome. Pay more than the bare minimum each month, even if it means making sacrifices elsewhere. * Avoid borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. Transferring balances from a high-interest card to a low-interest card is one thing, but borrowing against property or a retirement savings account is playing with fire.
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Tips to investing in RRSPs By Michel Collings, CFP Laurie, Kenna & Associates Financials Services LTD. Let’s start with an obvious but important question. What is an RRSP? You may know that RRSP stands for Registered Retirement Savings Plan. But it’s easy to be confused about what that really means. If you think you buy an RRSP, you wouldn’t be the first person to make that mistake. Actually, you buy investments -- mutual funds, stocks, bonds, guaranteed investment certificates, annuities, etc. -- and register them with the federal government. When you retire, you’ll be able to use the money that comes from the investments. Is it a good idea to invest in an RRSP? The simple answer is yes. Many people are putting their money in RRSPs because they’ve been told they can reduce the amount of income tax they pay. They think, “Okay, I’m getting this tax savings every year. It reduces my taxable income, so my overall taxes aren’t going to be as high.” For a lot of people, that’s a good enough reason to contribute to an RRSP. Paying less income
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tax has always been a good idea. If you’re self-employed, you have another reason to invest in an RRSP. It may be the only way to save for retirement, since you probably aren’t working at a company that sets up pension plans for its employees. Whatever your reasons, the most important thing you can do as far as investing in RRSPs is concerned is to start contributing regularly as early as possible. When you start early, you give your money more time to grow. Let’s say you’re 45 years old and put $100 dollars into RRSP investments every month and don’t make any withdrawals. We’ll assume a return of 6% per year. At age 65, the total value of your investment would be $45,344. Now, if you’re 25 years old and invest the same monthly amount with the same return and don’t make any withdrawals, the total value of your RRSP at 65 would be $190,768. You can see how the extra two decades of investing makes a big difference. Perhaps you’re think-
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your RRSP. Canada is a big country, but it makes up only a small part of the global investment market. There are lots of great opportunities to invest outside our borders and the federal government has no limit on investing your RRSP in foreign securities. To keep track of all your assets, you may want to consider keeping them in one investment company. There are distinct advantages to this strategy. You’ll receive more effective advice because your advisor has access to your full financial picture. And you’ll be able to see all or most of your investments by looking at one statement. Nobody’s financial situation will be exactly the same as yours. That’s why your financial strategy should reflect your needs, desires, and goals. Professional money managers can help because they understand the complexities of the market. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from the pros! © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2007
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Making Food Prep Easier One of the most common reasons as to why one doesn’t cook from scratch more than they currently do is because of how long it takes to prepare ingredients for the meal. Whether it involves slicing, dicing, measuring, or simply getting ingredients out of the fridge and pantry; let’s face it, these tasks require some time. In a world of horrible pre-cooked, pre-packaged foods that are meant to enhance the schedule of our busy lives, I thought it would be practical to discuss options to make food preparation easier, rather than avoiding it altogether. There are many things one can do in their kitchen to simplicity this pre-dinner burden. Having to gather fewer ingredients from your pantry not only reduces time, but also makes a recipe easier to approach psychologically too. These tips come from my experience at working in a restaurant. Have a small dish of salt and a pepper mill at your fingertips on the counter at all times. Chances are if you’re going to cook, you will need these 2 crucial ingredients. Another great idea is to keep a couple of plastic squeeze bottles of oil handy. One could be filled with healthy no-heat/low-heat oil like extra virgin olive oil, and the other with high heat tolerance oil such as grape seed oil, rice bran oil, or even canola oil. You can also arrange spices/herbs that you enjoy using on a regular basis in decorative containers by the stovetop for ease of use. Imagine how inefficient a restaurant would be if they had to gather ingredients from around the kitchen for each meal they prepare. Think like a restaurant and you’ll perform like one. Reduce clutter and always have a prep area ready and waiting. Every kitchen should have an open area in close proximity to where the kitchen knives are kept reserved for a pulling out a cutting board. If preparing every meal includes a task of de-cluttering your countertops, the chances are greater that you will not bother to cook to begin with. If you currently keep your knives in a knife block, then a wall-mounted magnetic strip for your knives may be the perfect solution to creating this vacant counter space. A beautiful wood cutting board that you are proud to show off in a permanent location also makes it easier to get started. General accessibility of all cooking utensils, including pots and pans, will also play a big part of your successes in the kitchen. Take some time to reorganize based on your cooking habits and everything will fall into place in a much more efficient manner. Start a collection of recipes that you not only love to eat, but also are comfortable to prepare. Maybe arrange them in a tablet that you keep in the kitchen or printed in a binder with plastic page covers to make them splatter proof. The decision making process of “what to make” can become one of the largest time wasters when it comes to preparing a meal. We all have a collection of cookbooks, but we need to take one step farther and create our own assortment of recipes from these books that we know and love. A quick flip through this customized compilation will get you moving in the right direction a lot faster. Lastly, consider taking a knife skills course. Chances are you have a kitchen and plan to continue eating food the rest of your life, so the small cost amount of such a course will be an investment and pay you back one hundred fold. This will be a saving of not only your future time, but also your future health as well: Whenever one cooks from scratch, there is a greater ability to control ingredients and ultimately what goes into your body. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com Write to him at dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4
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