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A group of hockey minded individuals is coming together this weekend to form the Castlegar Nomination Committee for the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville competition.

Local Sue HeatonSherstobitoff has thought about the possibility of enter-

ing Castlegar in the Canada wide competition for many years – “Castlegar has such a long, rich, and in-depth history of hockey in this community that it’s time we start sharing our story with the rest of Canada! Plus, with the Saints and the Rebels winning both their leagues last year, it’s

the right time to put ‘the blade to the ice’!”

So last year she brought up the idea to Dan Rye who also was thinking about backing an entry from Castlegar, but of course the hockey strike last year prevented that reality.

As a result, Heaton-Sherstobitoff has gathered together

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“We don’t have a lot of time to get our nomination story submitted as the deadline is February 9th. However,

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...and why we should be the next Kraft Hockeyville in Canada. Once Castlegar is nominated we can start uploading community images, videos and more stories.

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story is the most important part of the nomination process so we need to know ‘what Castlegar Hockey star has inspired you or your child, how has hockey changed your life or how hockey has built this community and its spirit.’ “We are really, really hoping that everyone in Castlegar will get behind this great opportunity,� said Heaton-Sherstobitoff. “Once we nominate Castlegar we really would appre-

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CASTLEGAR – In order to provide time to explore options and build a more sustainable program, Selkirk College has decided to suspend the Professional Aviation Program firstyear intake for the 2014-15 school year.

Despite its mantle as the oldest and one of the best college professional pilot programs in Canada, the Selkirk program has faced challenges for the past decade, such as low enrolments, higher costs and increased competition from other public colleges and universities. This past fall, college faculty and administrators began a review of the program that highlighted many current challenges.

“The Aviation Program is very important to Selkirk College,” says Neil Coburn, Vice President Education and Students. “The high quality and reputation of this program made this a difficult decision, but with declining enrolments it became clear that it was not fiscally possible to continue under the current model. Our plan is to continue the renewal process and identify opportunities that are sustainable. The goal is a quality Professional Aviation Program that is supported by industry and is able to attract a greater number of students.”

The Aviation Program is an intensive two-year flight training diploma program that provides students with the

Western Canada.

“If we don’t have the students, we unfortunately don’t have a sustainable program,” says Rhonda Schmitz, the Selkirk Dean responsible for the Professional AviMany other institutions are competing with ation Program. “The cost to deliver this Selkirk College (facility shown above). with the Jim Sinclair program necessary tools to succeed in equipment and techa technology driven and high- nology required is significant. ly professional environment. We need to explore emerging Based out of the Castlegar Air- ideas in order to improve enport, the program has been in rolment and retention.” operation since 1968. GradOver the next few months uates of the program are fully Selkirk College will work toqualified to enter the industry create a stronger program. as Group 1 Instrument Rating There will be consultation for commercial pilots. The to- with industry and a review of tal cost for students is approx- curriculum and programming imately $50,000 for the two- aimed at attracting more applicants and increasing enrolyear program.

Year two will continue to be ments, meeting the interests offered in 2014-15 in order to and needs of students, and allow the three students cur- linking those with emerging rently in the first year to com- opportunities for graduates in plete their diplomas. the aviation sector. ReconnectThe Selkirk program has ing with the aviation industry, experienced a recent down- creating new partnerships and ward trend in enrolment – the integrating marketing initiachanging aviation industry, tives will also be a priority.

“The graduates we provide student demographics, and the impact of increased numbers of to the aviation industry, our aviation programs within the faculty, and the facility we post-secondary system in B.C. have at the Castlegar Airport and nationally are some of the are a source of pride for our reasons. For example, in 1968 college and our community,” Selkirk had the only aviation says Schmitz. “We don’t want program in a public college this to be the end, but rather a or university in Canada. To- new beginning. We are looking day there are competing pro- forward to finding solutions to grams—some as private-public these challenges and will need partnerships—at several insti- the support of industry and the tutions in southern B.C. and community.”

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This is the first of a four part series that will describe what broadband is, what the potential is for rural communities, as well as how and why Castlegar is exploring options around the development of high speed fibre optics broadband.

Part One: The Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) and Castlegar In October 2013 Castlegar City Council passed a motion to initiate a process to explore options regarding the development of a high speed broadband service for the local business community. At the same time, it formed a Broadband Advisory Committee comprised of community volunteers to explore the possibilities associated with the provision of broadband services in the City and report back to Council. Similar activities are taking place in Nelson, Trail and Rossland.

For the purposes of these articles, broadband is defined as the ability to upload and download data, video, and voice at equivalent high speeds, consistently and reliably across a fibre optic network.

The City of Trail is in the process of accepting applications from its business community for broadband service. Rossland plans to connect its municipal buildings and downtown businesses, and Nelson has surveyed its business community and is in the process of determining their “next steps.”

Castlegar Broadband Committee, L-R: Dan Sahlstrom (WSA Engineering), Ev Surgenor (Chairman), Aimee Ambrosone (Committee Liaison-CBT), Willow Enewold (Pinnacle PAC) and Christy Anderson (BC Cancer Agency/ Syringa Consulting).

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All of these communities, including Castlegar, are working with the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation(CBBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Basin Trust. Columbia Basin Trust recognizes that high speed internet plays a significant role in the Basin, and the ability of communities and rural areas to achieve their economic priorities and improve their quality of life. The CBT established the CBBC in 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary. CBBC has fibre in the East and West Kootenay, and can provide a connection to these communities over its fibre “backbone.”

The communities can then create and connect their own networks to this backbone. The mission of the CBBC is to provide connectivity to a world class broadband network across the Columbia Basin.

In 2003/2004, the Province of British Columbia provided funding to create a fibre optic network througheye care professionals

out the School District 20 area to serve the needs of the school district and government services in both Trail and Castlegar.

Municipalities within the school district boundaries were invited to participate in the building of the network.

Both Trail and Castlegar participated in that opportunity. Castlegar acquired fibre from the Industrial Park (south-end) to Brilliant (north-east) as well as out to the airport (east).

Even though the City of Castlegar was unable to move forward with the expansion of their fibre network in 2004, they did use it to create their own local network by connecting City Hall with Public Works, the Fire Hall and the Airport.

Since then, Nelson has also built fibre, and Rossland plans to build fibre in 2014.

In October of 2013, Castlegar City Council formed a Broadband Committee and tasked it to survey the business community of Castlegar to determine its needs

regarding broadband services. The Committee also has been asked to reach out to inform the community about broadband and its potential impact on the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the community. The survey to the businesses in Castlegar will be circulated this month.

The decision to move forward, and to what degree, will be driven by the feedback from the survey regarding the broadband needs of businesses, including internet access, the cost of connections for the City, and the ability of the network to pay for itself through the delivery of these services to Castlegar businesses.

It is important to note that this network is an Open Access Network. It is defined as “open” because the network is created and owned independently from the services that are run on it. With this infrastructure in place, Internet service providers would be able to access the network and provide services over it.

Open Access Networks are being created in a variety of locations throughout North America and throughout the world. They can be viewed as essential parts of an infrastructure necessary for the continued and positive growth of communities such as Castlegar.

The importance of broadband to economic development is highlighted in the comments from Tammy Verigin-Burk, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce who said “When people with an interest in investing in Castlegar contact the Chamber...

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Editor: Jim Sinclair Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

All hands on deck

It’s been mentioned on many occasions, in all kinds of competitions... “Whoever wins will be worthy.” Well, no community fromVancouver Island to Newfoundland could be a more worthy Hockeyville than Castlegar.

Granted, it’s a tall order to convince the folks in a place like, let’s see... Campbellton NB, for example (not even sure they’re entering), or The Pas, MB that our “hockeyness” is the ultimate. But, then again, they’re not the ones we have to convince. In-depth details are upcoming.

Expect a groundswell of hockey-hysteria to surge into the local consciousness now that the Kraft Hockeyville announcement has been made. And by all means, join right in!

Hockey players, coaches and fans like to talk about team-building... bonding with comrades toward a common goal. This is a major opportunity for us to do the same and, get this, we’ve all made the squad. The only challenge now is making sure we keep our roster spots by being as enthusiastic and supportive as humanly possible. This means using every available means to promote Castlegar as Kraft Hockeyville 2014. We’re talking all media, from social... to morse code... tocarrier pigeons!

Don’t expect to be able to shirk a share of the workload... not without facing the resulting stigma, at least.

There will be no ‘healthy scratches’ here... and the phantom “upper body injury” will not be an easy sell, either.

From the puck drop to the announcement of this year’s Hockeyville... everyone’s asked to keep your head up, don’t be afraid to stick your nose in... and for Pete’s sake, keep up the offensive pressure!

We want to hear from you.

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A reason for grave concern I love food. In particular, I adore seafood. It doesn’t matter if it is prawns, scallops, crab or oysters, I could eat those delicacies all day long, every day of the year for the rest of my life.

Yeah, I know you’re probably thinking, “Who cares?” Fair enough. But if you embrace seafood even just a bit, you should care.

Have you ever heard of the Fukushima Daiichi site? I didn’t until my brother came to visit and started talking about it. Then he sent me a link on Facebook to read and what I read is horrifying. The Fukushima Daiichi site is a disabled nuclear power plant site in Japan.

It was first commissioned in 1971 and consists of six boiling water reactors making it one of the 15 largest nuclear power stations in the world.

On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by a 9.0 earthquake and a subsequent tsunami. The damage was done; the catastrophe immobilized the reactor cooling systems and led to releases of radioactivity, and quickly led to a 30 km evacuation zone surrounding the plant.

I could give you a little more technical information regarding the following history of the site, but the inevitable happened – radioactive iodine, cesium, and strontium-89 and 90, are flooding into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi site every day.

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Subsequent reports came trickling in that polar bears and seals had suffered fur loss and open sores, which many claimed to be the result of radiation burns. Furthermore, there was an epidemic of dead, and starving, Sea Lions in California. Something is wrong with the water in the Pacific Ocean, and it’s not a simple virus.

According to http://themindunleashed.org/2013/08/at-very-leastyour-days-of-eating.html. “Researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology reported in early 2012 that they have detected radioactive cesium from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant in plankton collected from all 10 points in the Pacific they checked, with the highest levels at around 25 degrees north latitude and 150 degrees west longitude. Plankton, and the radiation they contain, move right up the food chain through fish, whales, seals, etc., and when larger fish eat smaller fish.”

What’s interesting, but perhaps even more so, frightening, is that there is little fanfare in the media regarding this colossal FUBAR of a disaster which will affect all of us to some degree sooner or later.

The renowned Australian physician and anti-nuclear advocate Dr. Helen Caldicott spoke to a crowd in 2012 about nuclear fallout and this is part of what she said:

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“Plumes of radioactivity from Fukushima are migrating in the Pacific towards the U.S. West Coast.” “[Chernobyl] is one of the most monstrous cover-ups in the history of medicine” “Then we extrapolate to Japan. Japan is – by orders of magnitude – many times worse than Chernobyl.”

Many times worse than Chernobyl...

An article written in www.rt.com claims that the Fukushima radiation breach has reached eight times the government safety guidelines and has risen to eight millisieverts per year, far surpassing the government standard of one milliseviert per year.

I’m not an alarmist in any way, shape or form, but if predictions are correct, it’s quite possible that in the near future eating ANY fish or seafood from the Pacific Ocean could lead to drastic health concerns and, even worse, the Pacific Ocean itself could be dying due to the Fukushima disaster.

I encourage you to not take my word for it. Instead, I encourage you to do your own research and reach your own conclusions.

The more we are aware of the world around us, the better it will be for us as we cloak ourselves with truth and knowledge. Don’t believe what any one government tells you, or worse, doesn’t tell you. Instead, make an informed decision based on good research.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Grizzly counterpoint I am writing in regard to the Grizzly Bear Anti Hunting letter in your Opinion/Editorial On December 12, 2013.

The Campbell Government opened Grizzly Bear Limited Entry Hunting after an expensive, detailed study was conducted based on scientific data using DNA testing conducted in regions of British Columbia that grizzly bears inhabit. The information provided by these studies was reviewed by each regional Wildlife Biologist, each Regional Wildlife Manager and the Grizzly Bear Provincial Biologist. These people then decid-

ed on the number of Limited Entry Hunting draws/permits for each region and for each Management Unit within that region. The number of LEH draws/permits are reviewed each year based on the number of bears harvested and the number of bears accidentally killed (cars, train accidents, etc.)

The BC Wildlife Federation which has over 42,000 members and represents the interest of all outdoor users in British Columbia concurred with this scientific method for determining the number of LEH permits/draws allowed for grizzly bear hunting. The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia also agreed with the means by

which grizzly bear hunts are managed.

In British Columbia it is illegal to bait (put out food) bears for hunting. It is illegal to shoot any bear when it is in the company of another bear i.e. mother and cubs. Each grizzly bear shot in B.C. must have a compulsory inspecttion by a Ministry of Environment-appointed representative, and the location of the harvest must be provided in order to aid wildlife biologists in managing the number of LEH permits issued each year.

Yours in conservation,

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Community Calendar

Upcoming JAN - CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES at the Castlegar COMPLEX:

Monday 10 a.m.–darts, 1 p.m. whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m.–floor curling/carpet bowling, 1 p.m. crafts, 7 p.m. pool.

Wednesday 9:30 floor curling 10 a.m. (Jan. 15) Raspberry Hi-Coffee, 2 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. (Jan16) Zone 6 S.R. meeting), 9:30 a.m. floor curling, 1 p.m. bingo.

Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong, 1 p.m. bridge/ crib.

Saturday 11:30 (Jan 18) Soup Day Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee January 16: Treasure Shop Sale

until January 18 “Buy 1 Get 1” all men’s, ladies and children’s clothing. Watch for in-store $ saving sales as well. The first silent auction of the new year is underway and closes Feb. 8 featuring aboriginal wares as well as many other items of interest. Visit the Gift Shop in the Castlegar Health Centre for a beautiful selection of winter wear for the little ones. Volunteers are warmly welcomed and needed. Visit our website www. castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org for Treasure Shop updates.

JANuaRY 19: The Vendors of

Robson Hall Market hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and New Year. They have changed their reopening date to January 19, and look forward to seeing you then.

Apologies from the Castlegar News for the lapse in calendar updates in this case.

To book a table please call Kathy at (250) 365-3796. We are still looking for charities interested in fund raising for their group by working the kitchen for breakfast (please call Kathy for more info if you are interested).

January 20: The West Kootenay

Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Well-

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Thursday, January 16, 2014 Castlegar News This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an upto-date version with contact details to newsroom@castlegarnews.com, drop off at our office at Unit 2 - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

ness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. For more info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276. Everyone welcome Starts on January 21: Seniors

Computer Classes. Learn to set up an email account and develop basic email and internet search skills. Robson Community School on Tuesdays, Jan. 21 – Mar. 11 from 9:00 – 10:30 am To register call Alana at 250304-6862 or email amurdoch@ cbal.org. Offered in partnership with Robson Community School and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

January 22: “Travel Talk” with

Trafalgar Tours, hosted by West’s Travel and Friends of the Library. 7-9 p.m. at 1005 3rd St. Everyone welcome for Quentin Lemmer’s presentation. Exclusive discounts and prizes will be drawn. Register for the free event at West’s Travel, 1217 3rd St. Call 250-365-7782 or email westtravel@telus.net January 22: Castlegar United

Church is sponsoring a movie night with the Castle Theatre.

The public is invited to attend.

The movie is “The Way,” a story of a man making a pilgrimage with his son’s ashes, by walking the Camino de Santiago from France, through the Pyrenees and across Spain.

Showtime is 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

Starts on January 22: Parent Child Mother Goose for babies 0-12 months at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. (childminding available for older siblings) Call 250-365-6611 to register. For toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School on Thursdays from1011 a.m. starting Jan. 23rd. Call 250-304-6862 to register.

January 26: Celebrate Family

Literacy Week Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

Family Game Nights: Blueberry Creek Community School Hub Tues., Jan. 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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Jan. 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Robson Community School: Wed., Feb. 5, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Call Alana for info at 250304-6862. In partnership with Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, Castlegar Primary School, Robson Community School and CBAL. Sing & Swim Have fun singing and swimming at our free event for families with young children at the Community Complex on Sun., Jan. 26, 3–4 p.m. Call Alana to register at 250-304-6862. Offered by the Community Complex and CBAL. FEBruary 15: The Fourth Annual Move-A-Thon. Skate or walk to raise funds for the Castlegar & Dst. Community Services and the charity of your choice.

From 10 a.m. until noon at the Complex. Pledge forms available at the complex or call Joanne at 250-365-3884.

Ongoing St. David’s and the united church thrift shop: is now

open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regular hours are Mon and Fri: 10 – 1 and Tues,Wed,Thurs:10 – 4. Located under the Motor Vehicle Office at 605 Columbia Avenue. We sell clothing, household items, bedding, linen, books, ornaments, etc. at reasonable prices. We welcome clean donated items in good condition. Regretfully we cannot accept furniture, TVs, exercise equipment, and any other large items due to lack of space.

free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th

Ave, Castlegar (two blocks from library) Tuesdays at noon.

All About Breastfeeding infor-

mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at

Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion.

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Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Monthly fee $10.

More info call 365-7956.

Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m.

(phone Mike, 250-399-4417; Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 250-365-2738); Wednesday at 7 p.m., (phone Fay at 250-6870484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (phone Len at 365-7805).

al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives

have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Mondays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 250-365-3168 or Eileen 250-365-3674.

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250365-8336.

TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

Operation Feast All invited for

from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street.

Call 250-608-0589 or 1-877352-5777.

Mom’s Support Group All moms

welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. More info: Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Cas-

tlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

Scrabble Club 2nd Wed. of the

month, Castlegar Public Library.

6:30 – 8 p.m. All levels welcome!

For info call Alana at 304-6862.

Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

back to school with baby Program free for parents to upgrade

Math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. Kootenay Family Place , Mon. & Wed. from 1 - 3 p.m. Childcare and snacks provided. More info call Alana at 304-6862.

home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area at back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734.

New to Canada? Settlement ser-

free pool - Everyone welcome

Legion Meat Draws Saturdays

Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun. youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

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USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and

Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Advocate in Castlegar on Thursdays Questions about wel-

fare, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar Thursdays

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vices provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@ gmail.com.

Royal Canadian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch #170, 248 Columbia Avenue, 4-6 p.m.

Guests welcome and must be signed in by a member.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.,

Castlegar Library, lower level.

Free. Sponsored by WK MS Society for its members/care providers. Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-352-3997 or email info@ westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults,

Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free.

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groups and government officials to take action on violence against women.

The event coincided with the 16 Days of Gender

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L-R back row: Darian Zaytsoff, Christina Postnikoff, Justine Paulson, Natasha Moraes Rego, Ashley Laurie, Leanne Reitan, Natalia Shwartz-Lubbers. Front: Alana Henne, Morgan Odland, Madie Morgan.

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Based Activism Campaign, beginning November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

The Selkirk Women’s Awareness Group would like to thank Castlegar Safeway Bakery, Women’s Community Reach, the entertainers and all who attended and helped put the event together.

– by Christina Postnikoff, Coordinator of Selkirk Women’s Awareness Group.

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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products.

Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology.

Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan.

Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400.

Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the

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navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6

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handling dynamics.

On price, the BMW 328i AWD is the closest and starts at $46,200 but is equipped with a 241hp 4-cylinder. The direct competitor on power is the much more expensive 335is AWD. The Lexus IS350 AWD is another premium offering from Japan, and it starts at a very competitive $44,000. As much as the Japanese automakers like to challenge the German makers, they really end up competing with each other.

Yes, this is a worthy car but the one thing you cannot factor into the buying decision is the badge appeal that storied brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi provide.

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Obesity continues to be a growing concern with statistics showing that greater than 1/3 of the North American population is obese. Unfortunately that number is rising. Excessive weight creates health problems often leading to a reduced quality of life. Consider some of the obesity related diseases like heart disease, hypertension, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, arthritis, gallbladder disease, and mental health issues to name a few. These are conditions that in many instances can be prevented and in some cases treated by simply normalizing body weight. We know that normal weight is key if you truly desire good health.

What causes obesity? It’s a disorder that reveals an abnormal function of some part of the body. Obesity can have roots in our metabolism, hormones, genetics or for some be tied to emotions. The first step is to medically rule out any disorder that causes you to have abnormal weight gain especially if it’s recent and not readily explainable by changes in diet or exercise. Ideally if your metabolism is functioning properly whether you overeat on occasion or perhaps not exercise for a period of time your weight should not change to any sig-

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A capacity turnout of 60+ gathered Jan. 12 for the latest in the TD Bank Kootenay Gallery Concert Series. On this occasion is was a stellar offering of classical pieces and musical theatre as well, featuring local talents, from left, Nina Horvath on keyboard, Natasha Hall (violin), narrator Bessie Wapp and clarinetist Nicola Everton. As with the other presentations in the series, it was an expertly-delivered, out-of-the-ordinary experience.

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The Castlegar News is publishing a special section highlighting the Castlegar-born babies of 2013.

If you have a child or are the grandparent of a child born in 2013 in Castlegar, please send in their photo with their name and date of birth and we will publish the photos on Thursday, January 30 Deadline to submit photos is Fri. Jan. 24, 2014 by 5 p.m. sales@castlegarnews.com | 250.365.6397

• Ads in newspapers are the most acceptable compared to out-of-home, radio, magazine, TV and online ads.

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Community Many rewards for fitness Broadband The deadline for entry in Castlegar’s first Get Fit Challenge is tomorrow (Friday, January 17) at 4 p.m.

The Get Fit Challenge running in Castlegar is a logical extension of a tremendously popular effort in the Queen City in 2013.

“We had such overwhelming interest last year as we debuted this fitness challenge, that we wanted to offer more people a chance to participate,” said Nelson Star publisher Karen Bennett.

Last year’s challenge saw five participants selected from 50 applications and winner Keith Page lost an impressive 21 lbs with the help of Ali Popoff at Power By You. Popoff said a lot can be achieved in six weeks if someone is committed to his or her goal.

Here at the Crossroads of the Kootenays there will be three entrants chosen to take part in a valuable six-week training opportunity.

Practically every grunt and bead of sweat will be monitored as the Castlegar News charts their progress.

The grand winner will earn a six-month pass to keep up their fitness journey at one of the following facilities: Peak Physique...Under The Sun Hatha Yoga... Kootenay Cycling. Mallard’s Source for Sports is a business sponsor of this Challenge.

Enter online by clicking on ‘Contests’ at www.castlegarnews.com and do it before 4 p.m. Friday the 17th.

So... how cute is... CUTE? Chances are you’re the only one who really knows, that is, if you’ve got a baby or know of one who was born in 2013.

Send us the photo and we’ll include it with the others who have adults with great pictures of them.

We’ll do a photo spread of the adorable cherubs in the January 30 edition of the Castlegar News... then all kinds of people will know!

Let’s celebrate beautiful babies, e-mail the pix to sales@castlegarnews. com.

Bell Lumber & Pole of Vernon, BC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE the purchase of

Paterson Pole

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...they ask two main questions. One is about healthcare and access to a doctor. The second is about the level and quality of telecommunications available to businesses.”

Access to high speed broadband is not about the future.

It is about now. Rural communities like Castlegar have seen a loss in businesses, schools, families with children, healthcare and other government services over the past 20 years. Broadband networks can help reverse that trend. It won’t bring back all that has been lost, but it can provide an opportunity to help sustain a positive future for Castlegar both in terms of a way and a quality of life.

Bell Lumber & Pole looks forward to servicing all new and former suppliers with the purchase of western red cedar Contact Pole Buyer: Jim Johnson • cell 250.308.6477 or Vernon office 250.550.3100

INVITATION TO TENDER The City of Castlegar invites tenders for the provision of custodial services at the Castlegar RCMP detachment located at 440 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC. Instructions and tender documents may be obtained at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. There is a $25 non-refundable fee to obtain tender documents.

Sealed tenders marked “RCMP Detachment Custodial Services Contract" will be received at Castlegar City Hall up to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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A season for the renewal of hope My New Year’s wish for you comes in the spirit of Epiphany. My wish is that you take the time to see the light in your world.

The season of Epiphany is a time for most western churches to celebrate Jesus being made known, shown to the world as in the story of the three wise men who came from miles away bearing gifts for him, ‘the new King.”

He was revealed to us as one who brings light and hope in the world.

As the story is still recounted, the gift that is Jesus, so too, can be renewed in our hearts. As he grew up he set an example of how to love one another with a generosity of spirit. We can give thanks for his gift of example.

Times then were much as they are now, in that there were similar issues and challenges. The poor were oppressed. Fighting went on over land and resources.

However, in Epiphany, we’ve made known once more the presence of renewal, light and hope. We have given thanks for the gifts, the good things in our lives and we can celebrate the small successes in our own community.

For example, St. David’s Thrift Shop which is jointly

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also continue throughout the year to provide dinners and food supplies to those in need in our community. There is both light and hope here.

So, do we pack this gift of love and renewed hope away like our Christmas decorations or do we honour this gift and pay it forward in our lives?

As we move into the New Year, we can step forward with hope as we do positive things perhaps becoming more fit, walking more and losing weight. Looking after ourselves has many benefits as it gives oneself more energy to take better care of family and community.

Caring for our community could include becoming a volunteer. Volunteering is a way of keeping connected, of sharing ideas and of supporting one another. Connectivity has been proven to be better for one’s health both mentally and physically as well as even extending one’s life expectancy!

As we begin a New Year, let us all feel hope renewed as we remember the love that Jesus had as he tried to make a difference. Remember, small things matter in our world we can be thankful for that.

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run by St. David’s Anglican Church and Castlegar United Church with the assistance of many community volunteers has been able to provide low cost recycled clothing, footwear and household items to many people in Castlegar and surrounding area on an on-going basis. In addition, during the Christmas Season, full hot dinners were provided to members of our community at the Sharing Dinner Pot at the Cadet Hall and at the New Life Assembly Church where many volunteers cooked delicious offerings.

The volunteers at Harvest Food Bank also worked hard to distribute special Christmas food and gift hampers to many. These volunteer groups

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Having a parent of adventure means ‘hang on, it’s going to be an interesting ride.’

Right from the beginning Max knew that home is where you hang your hat. Being raised by a single dad in the early 1920’s was interesting to say the least. Joan Maxwell da’Loria Norman (married surname Swann) was to be known as Max her whole life.

Dad’s home was England, where he had become a mining engineer, and where he also served in WW1 as a pilot.

It was here that Max’s parents met.

After the war Dad took his bride and his mining engineering trade to South America. It was in Chile that Max’s parents started a family, and here that their futures would be changed forever - i.e., mum has baby, mum decides two weeks later motherhood is not for her, mum disappears forever.

Now Dad is a single parent - unusual for the 1900s. An-

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other unusual lifestyle would be the mining engineering part. It’s a similar case today if you are involved in any kind of mining engineering and geology, you have likely chosen a life of tromping around the world from one adventure to another. Max’s dad’s future was no different except he did stay for longer periods of time, especially in Africa.

Max recalls, (at 90 years of age, details can be sketchy, she says!) living in many exotic locations. Dad did his best and raised Max himself, which included some help from boarding schools, and she grew into

a very gifted human being. As a young adult she also got her pilot’s licence, flying in England in WWII and has the photo and medals to show for it (seen in the photo here). But since she was a child, before she started the structured part of her life, she was a naturally gifted artist, like her parents and many other relatives.

On this quiet, warm, early January afternoon at her home in Castlewood, she shared her interests she developed over the years. Not only is Max an accomplished painter, but also wood carver, beautiful cross-stitcher, and has also mastered rug hooking.

Max eventually married, having met her husband in England in the air force. She has a small family and enjoys having some of them live close by, especially one very special family member, Ginger, Max’s cat.

Max attends various activities at Castlewood, especially the many musicians who visit there - she loves music and is thankful for all the volunteers who play for the folks.

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The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program kicked off the second half of their 2013/14 campaign with their 20th consecutive home victory, topping North Dakota-based Williston State College by a 6-2 score on Sunday afternoon at the Castlegar Recreation Complex.

The Saints opened the scoring against the defending National Junior College Athletic Association champions just 1:14 into regulation when Cody Fidgett snapped a shot past Tetons netminder Tyler Ampe. And with 1:30 remaining in the period, Darnell Dyck doubled the Selkirk lead when he beat a pair of Williston blueliners before beating Ampe on a partial breakaway.

The Tetons pushed back during a penalty-filled second period but couldn’t beat Saints goaltender Chris Hurry, who made 13 saves in the frame. And Selkirk added a third goal late in the period when Beau Taylor scored from the low slot off a passing play from linemates Scott Swiston and Connor McLaughlin.

Selkirk put the game out of reach early in the third period when Logan Proulx and McLaughlin scored on backto-back power-play opportunities before Taylor extended the lead to six minutes later. But Williston State scored a pair of goals in the latter half of the frame off the sticks of Dario Torres and Trevor Hunt.

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“It was important that we came out strong off a long lay-off and the guys worked hard against a tough opponent,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “Williston State has a hard-working group with a lot of big bodies, and they made us earn everything we got in the offensive zone. There was definitely a bit of rust in certain areas, but that was to be expected. We’ll have a good week of practice before tough games next weekend.”

Selkirk resumes their B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League regular season on Friday in Kamloops against Thompson Rivers University before heading to Burnaby to face Simon Fraser University.

The Saints are currently tied with SFU and TRU for first place in the league standings with 20 points each. Selkirk and SFU have both played 13 games and have a pair of games in hand on Thompson Rivers.

Selkirk will play their first regular season home game of 2014 on Friday, January 24 against Eastern Washington University.

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within grasp The Saints will look to take sole possession of first place in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League standings this weekend when they face a pair of tough road games to open the second half of their 2013/14 regular season schedule.

The Saints will open the trip on Friday night against Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops before traveling to Burnaby for a match-up with Simon Fraser University on Saturday. All three teams are tied for first place, with Selkirk and SFU (both 103-0) having a pair of games in hand over TRU (10-5-0).

The swing will give the Saints an opportunity to avenge a pair of road losses to their weekend opponents last October, when they dropped a 5-2 decision to the WolfPack and a 5-3 loss to the Clan.

“There’s no question that these are two big games to kick off the semester,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois.

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cution when we’re on the road. It’s a tough trip with a lot of time on the bus, but there’s no place for excuses in games like these; the results are what matter.”

Thompson Rivers is riding a hot streak that has seen the team collect eight wins in their past nine games.

They opened their semester schedule last Saturday in Burnaby, when they spotted SFU a goal before scoring three unanswered in a 3-1 victory. The WolfPack are led offensively by the trio of Josh MacDonald, Duncan Schulz and Tyler Berkholtz, who have combined for 76 points and sit third, fourth and eighth amongst the league’s scoring leaders.

“Both TRU and SFU are tough opponents, particularly at home,” says Dubois.

“There’s a lot of skill on both those rosters, so you need to compete at a high level and play a responsible two-way game to have a chance at picking up points in their rinks.”

Friday’s game in Kamloops is set for an 8:30 PM faceoff while Saturday’s match-up in Burnaby will begin at 7 p.m.

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Curling teams filled the sheets at the curling rink last Saturday for the Junior Curler’s bonspiel hosted by the Castlegar Curling Club. Eight teams from Castlegar, Nelson and Trail played four games each as coaches, parents, and friends cheered them on from the warmth behind the glass.

The kids stopped to enjoy a hot pizza lunch part of the way through to refuel for their final game.

In the end it was the Kline rink from Castlegar that took home the win followed closely by the Horning rink also from Castlegar. The third place winners were an international team from Nelson made up of students from Mexico, Germany and South Korea.

All the participants received a prize, donated by local stores and people, at the end of the day. The prizes were donated by sponsors including Dundee Wealth, Roger Carlson, Kootenay Market, Plaza Bakery, Castlegar Curling Club, Pharmasave, Golder Associates, Heritage Credit Union, Trail CIBC, Tim Horton’s and Holly Smith. Prizes ranged from gift cards to golf passes.

There were also two iPod shuffles with speakers, donated by Golder Associates, which were given away in a drawing. A special thanks was given to Jim Swanson for organizing the event and for his many years of volunteer work with junior curling in Castlegar.

Text and photos by Tom Kline

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The Rebels came out for the second period in a more cohesive unit, locking the Leafs out of any scoring. Aaron Petten (Hunter Jenerou, Dylan Bowerman) scored three minutes into the second period for the Rebels and the game began to be played on more even terms.

Even with the shots on net the same for both teams in the second and third periods, the Leafs managed to put two into the net in the third… Brandon Sookro (Troy Petrick, Nick Trefey), and Adam Hodge (Robson Cramer) adding to their squad’s total. Leaf goalie Brad Rebagliati did an admi-

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Two games in two nights bore opposite results for the Castlegar Rebels last Friday and Saturday at the local barn.

It was a hard fought game Friday versus Nelson, closer than the final score of 5-2 reveals, but in the end the Rebels’ hustle could not make up for a slow start in the first period. The Leafs dominated the start of the game with three goals in the first 13 minutes, by Linden Horswill (Daniel St.Pierre, Carson Willans), Austin Lindsay (Adam Hodge), and Brandon Sookro (unassisted). The Rebels did put one on the scoreboard with three minutes left in the first period with a goal by Jeremy McNeil (Diego Bartlett).

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rable job keeping the Rebels at bay. The game was fast and exciting. There were no fights, in contrast to the last Rebels - Leafs game at the Castlegar Complex.

If the Rebels thought they may have a tough time against

boys played well; we played a full 60 and I feel that a lot of guys stepped up to the plate.”

Rebels coach Jesse Dorrans echoed Kody’s sentiments, “Good team effort. We played a full 60 minutes.” Asked what happened the night before, “I

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the Kelowna Chiefs last Saturday January 11, after a disappointing loss to first place in their division, Nelson Leafs, they certainly did not show it. The Chiefs hold first place in the Okanagan Division, yet Castlegar gave them a 5-2 beating.

Unlike the night before, the Rebels were hustling from minute one till the very last seconds of play when team captain Kody Disher sank one more into the no goalie net, as a “coup de grace” finish for the night. Humble as ever with another three points hooked on his suspenders, he credited “the total team effort… the

think it was a mental thing when the other team gets a couple of quick goals and you have to come from behind; when you are down it can be tough to come back.”

Asked how the team would beat the Nelson Leafs next time around in the rink, Kody replied, “Everyone needs to be going…no one can take the night off, (with) a total team effort, all the boy’s going and Rabbit (Rebels goalie) kicking in the pipes.”

Rebels are currently third in the Murdoch division. Their next home game is January 18 against second place Beaver Valley.

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Other upcoming programs include: • Saturday Red Cross lessons start - January 18th • Tues/Thurs Red Cross lessons start - January 21st • CPR Recert – Friday January 17th • Ladies Snowshoe Adventure – January 19th

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Obituaries

Donald (Donny) Davis

Don Davis, longtime resident of Rossland passed away at KBRH on January 9, 2014 peacefully surrounded by his family. Don was born in Rossland on October 8, 1929.

Donny took his heavy duty mechanic apprenticeship at the Rossland Co-op. He then spent 31years at Cominco-Teck working in the garage and plants - known for his silver hardhat and his excellent workmanship. In the late 70s Don opened the ProShop in the Rossland Arena - sharpening skates and selling hockey equipment.

Don had a passion for all sports and played for the Rossland Redmen Lacrosse Team for many years, Rossland and Trail Junior and Senior Hockey teams, baseball, downhill skiing and ski jumping. He was inducted in the BC Lacrosse Hall of Fame. In the later years Don was the equipment manager for the Rossland Junior Warriors as well as very active on the Warrior executive. He was also a member of the Rossland Curling Club, and spent 45 years as a member of the Oddfellow/Rebekah Lodge.

Donny is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn, his children; Patti (Sam), Donna (Rick), and Ken (Sandy), his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Donny is also survived by his brother Ken (Beryl), many sisters and brother’s in-law, nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Tom Davis, his brother Wiggy, his sister Dorothy, and his nephews Tom, Doug, Todd and Eugene.

Donny was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grand Papa. He instilled his many values on us all and cherished the time he spent with his family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Rossland United Church with Reverend Ken Siemens ofÀciating. Al *rywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Don’s name may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation (Critical Care Campaign) at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www. kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Raymond Philip Bosse We regret to announce the passing of Raymond Philip Bosse on January 5th 2014. Ray passed suddenly and unexpectedly in his home at the age of 62, far too soon.

Ray was born in Vancouver on April 25th 1951. Shortly after father Leo and mother Lucy along with older brother Larry moved to Castlegar. Not long after youngest brother Daniel was born. After graduating from Stanley Humphries Ray did some traveling abroad. He enjoyed hunting and ďŹ shing with his father and later with his friends and eventually with his two sons Mark and Rob. Ray was a member of the Fish and Wildlife Association, Downtown Business Association and Search and Rescue.

He worked in and later took over the family business Bosse’s Jewellery along with his brother Larry. When not working he took his boys skiing at Red Mountain and spent many weekends at hockey tournaments and swim meets. Many great times and laughs were shared on the numerous family vacations. After retiring he spent a lot of time riding his bike, cooking and visiting with family.

Above all things he enjoyed spending time with his sons.

Ray was a kind, giving person who put a smile on your face and made you laugh. He will be so dearly missed by Mark, Rob, Lucy, Danny, Larry and friends but will always be with us in our hearts.

The family would like to extend a very big heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their love and support.

A celebration of life is being held Saturday 18th of January at the Kinnard Hall 2320 Columbia Ave at 11:00 am.

Mary Ann Gall It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved MaryAnn Gall at 62 years of age. MaryAnn passed away on December 31, 2013 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. She was born to Anne and John Gall in Nelson, B.C. in 1951 and resided in Castlegar most of her life.

Predeceased by her parents, younger brother, and brother in law, MaryAnn is survived by her husband, Kerry Zimmerman, brother Michael (Kathy), and sister Kathy (Gerry), two stepsons, Justin (Devon) and Aaron (Melissa), grandsons Logan and Aiden, niece Claire (Tyler and daughter Bailey), nephew Patrick, and cousins from the Gall and Mikulasik sides of the family.

The family would like to thank Dr Vasil and the sta at the Renal and Oncology Departments at KBRH. A celebration of MaryAnn’s life will be held in springtime.

Like her mother Anne, MaryAnn was a passionate gardener whose beautiful ower baskets dazzled family and friends. She loved attending Castlegar’s annual plant swaps and garden tours with her sister Kathy.

Some of her favourite summer owers were “love-liesbleedingâ€? and “Star-of-Bethlehemâ€? and her house was ďŹ lled with treasured orchids in bloom.

Bill Strilae of Castlegar Funeral Chapel was entrusted to the arrangements. “Run freely now, MaryAnn, through God’s gorgeous gardens.â€?

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career opportunity Operations Assistant Reference Number 1401 Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing a wide range of technical and administrative duties to support the Operations department. The successful candidate will provide support in the areas of Asset Management, Lands Management, document transmittals, compiling draft reports and filing, retrieving and archiving of documents.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have post secondary education, preferably in Business Administration and/or several years’ related experience in an administrative position. The candidate will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and be able to multi-task effectively, be adaptable to changing priorities, and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is January 24, 2014.

Parts and Service Advisor

Enjoy a genuine career in the Kootenays by joining Castlegar Hyundai. We need a parts and service advisor to schedule work, provide estimates, sell service and parts, coordinate technicians and treat our customers and their vehicles with care. We offer beneÀts, bonuses, paid training, a good work environment and the opportunity to advance. If you have relevant experience outside the auto sector, we will also consider your application. A valid driver¡s license is required.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in conÀdence to: Darryl Strobel Service & Parts Manager Fax: 250 365-5376 Email: darryl@castlegarhyundai.com

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- JOB OPPORTUNITY The Trail Curling Club is seeking a highly motivated individual to ďŹ ll the

Ice Technician/Bar Manager position for the 2014/15 season.

Salary to be based on qualiďŹ cations and experience.

Please forward resumĂŠs to jobopportunity@trailcurlingclub.com or inquiries at 250-364-2939

Sales Representative With critically acclaimed vehicles such as the all-new, award-winning GMC Sierra pickup, Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC’s outlook has never been better. As a result, we’re looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to demonstrate our exciting lineup of vehicles to customers.

If you have a deep interest in automobiles and enjoying sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and beneďŹ ts packages rank among the best anywhere.

Sales experience is helpful but not necessary.

Good communication and computer skills along with a willingness to learn and constantly improve are far better indicators of potential success.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Scott Hutt, Sales Manager 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: scott@kalawsky.com

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Castlegar Hyundai requires a full-time Product Consultant who shares our enthusiasm for selling our highly rated vehicles. Automotive experience is not required, as training is provided, but skill and comfort with customers is vital. You must enjoy helping people.

You must also be conÀdent, motivated, well groomed and professional. Our standards are high, but this is a golden opportunity for a rewarding, long-term career in our local area.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Keith Kalawsky President & General Manager 713 - 17th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 1J1 Fax: 250-365-5376 Email: keith@castlegarhyundai.com

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Castlegar area. Applicants should have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the West Kootenay region.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and current drivers abstract to Ashley at our Castlegar terminal: 1360 Forest Road Castlgar, BC V1N 3Y5 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility.

We thank all applicants for your interest, previous applicants need not to apply.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

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Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Automotive Technician Canadian Tire is a strong Canadian company with an excellent reputation as a strong company to work for.

Canadian Tire in Trail B, C is looking for an experienced licensed journeyman needed to grow our automotive business in our 6 bay Service Centre.

Flat rate of $30 - $40 per unit, Competitive compensation package including Benefits package, Profit Sharing, and Performance Bonuses.

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The position will focus on signiďŹ cant 2D & 3D drafting, drawing detailing and design work.

Will be working on a verity of Equipment, plus field work.

Contact Kevin at Trowelex, Castlegar 250-365-3315 or email info@trowelex.com

To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. This job posting closes on February 1, 2013

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JOB POSTING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CASTLEGAR FAMILY PHYSICIAN RECRUITER The Castlegar Physicians Recruitment Committee is now looking for a dynamic person who is or would like to be a Castlegar Community Champion with exceptional people, and marketing skills to work on a contract basis as our Castlegar Family Physician Recruiter.

Over view of Position: The Castlegar Family Physician Recruiter will implement, coordinate and facilitate all recruiting activities as prescribed by the Castlegar Physicians Recruitment Committee on a P/T contractual basis.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. Coordinating and facilitating recruitment activities to meet local needs.

2. Liaising closely with Health Match BC, Interior Health, local physicians, community, and other relevant partners.

3. Initiating contact with family physician candidates and responding to inquiries promptly regarding physician opportunities.

4. Promoting opportunities for family physicians and locums from within and outside of the region.

5. Developing marketing materials and/or web content 6. Establishing and maintaining eďŹ&#x20AC;ective relations with varied stakeholders and experts throughout the region and province.

7. Work in partnership with IHA, City of Castlegar, RDCK Area I and J, Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Centre media and communications plan Job Requirements: Desired QualiďŹ cations: a) Experience and/or education in communications, public relations, sales/marketing, business, community development, human relations or related discipline. b) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). c) Excellent time management and organizational skills. d) Ability and desire to work with local Physicians. e) Ability to travel to conferences within Canada and the USA f) Strong business and internet related computer skills.

(Social media skills a deďŹ nite asset). g) Successful in management of budgets Compensation: Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience on a contractual basis. Hours of work will be based on 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 per/week. This a one year contract with extension subject to review.

Job Posting Closes: January, 20th, 2014, 4:30 p.m. pst To respond to this Ad, please submit your resume and a cover letter to jmalcolm@castlegar.ca by the closing date.

(The Castlegar Physicians Recruitment Committee will only notify short listed candidates

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Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

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Please contact Craig at 250-364-3333 ext 250.

Heavy Duty Mechanic Wanted

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

A detailed description for the position can by accessed at: http://www.iodesign.ca/designer.html

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Nelson Ford has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager.

This individual will be responsible for executing sales and marketing strategies, including pricing, distribution, advertising and sales promotion for the sales department.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing inventory levels of both new and used products and ensuring inventory is ready for sale.

Training, developing and motivating sales staff will be key components of this position.

We are seeking a results-oriented individual who is highly motivated and has a strong desire to succeed by completely satisfying our customers!

Demonstrated competency in vehicle sales and management as well as proven time management, organizational skills and leadership are essential.

Nelson Ford has a long standing history within the community with a proven track record of providing outstanding service to our customers. The successful applicant will possess the values of honesty, integrity, respect, trustworthiness and hard work, in keeping with our corporate culture.

Please note that all applicants are appreciated but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Work Wanted Well experienced H.D, Auto small engine Mechanic Full or part-time, For more info 250-365-0005

Services

Art/Music/Dancing IN-HOME music lessons available on Fridays in Castlegar area for piano, accordion, mandolin, folk guitar, ukulele, or banjo. 250-352-1917, moveablemusic@gmail.com.

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Notice to Creditors and Others Re: Alice Amelia Sanford, deceased formerly of Silver Kettle Village 2350 72nd Avenue Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executors named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before February 28, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

Lynne Elizabeth Bollinger and James Anthony Sanford, Executors c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1

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Just like new day bed with pop-up trundle $500 10 x 8 Shed $200 still in box Misc Household furnisher ex 250-365-7400 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or find us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big year end clear out!â&#x20AC;? 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca Stunning Diamond engagement ring princess cut set with gold and palladium.

Diamond is nearly flawless and colorless. Appraised at $4100,selling for $2500, OBO. Papers included. Call or text 250 777-1779

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc.

Confidential 250-499-0251 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc.

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Real Estate Revenue Property Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $495,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930

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Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON 2 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent, pay 1 month rent & deposit & get 1 month free rent,Refer check required Call 250-304-4862

Homes for Rent 2 Bdrm country home full Basement N/P N/S references Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $850/mo + util Newly installed furnace 250-359-7536 Castlegar 1/2 duplex, fridge stove, dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 decks full basement with finished room. $1,200, 250-365-3144 E.TRAIL, 2bd., full basement,$850./mo. f/s,w/d,n/s,n/p.

250-365-9306, 250-365-5003 Large Family Home in central Castlegar location close to all amenities, Avail now call Mac @ 250-365-1802 Mobile Home W/D, F/S 2 Bdrms, addition, deck, in Thrums. 250-304-9273 or 250-359-7178 TRAIL, 1bd. furn. w/extra storage room, new appls. clean, $550./mo. 250-368-9558 TRAIL, main floor, 3bd. new renos, clean, central air, garage, w/d,f/s, n/p,n/s. $750./mo+util. 250-551-0261

Shared Accommodation TRAIL, 1 Bdrm $395/month, near shopping & bus, seeking quiet person 250-368-6075

Suites, Lower Castlegar 1 Bdrm Apt $500 incl utilities, Avail immed N/S, N/P,Call 250-608-3930 Castlegar North 1 Bdrm Basement Suite, $650/mth incl utilities, Avail Feb 1st Call to view, 250-365-3333 CASTLEGAR (Ootischenia) 1.5 Bdrm, Basement Suite N/S newly reno, Pets?

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Suites, Upper Castlegar bright 2 Bdrm top floor suite, 3 level family home Close to rec centre & shopping, transit, quiet responsible only need apply Lrg yard & shared covered patio/bbq. access to laundry N/S, N/P $800/mth incl heat a/c, cable & internet, Avail Mar 1st 250-365-3369

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Cars - Domestic

1997 Golf, 2 door, 4 cy, standard, good body, good tires, sun roof. $1,700/obo. 250442-7130 evenings only, no messages or voice mails.

2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 4cy, 5sp manual, 2 dr coop, 107,000 original km, runs and looks like new. Car is in Grand Forks. Driven daily. $3,850.

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

Cars - Sports & Imports

1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $1,099/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

Recreational/Sale

1992 Cardinal 27ft. 5th wheel w/pullout, in very good condition, inside stored, new awning, water heater and pump. $7,300/obo. 250-442-3224

Trucks & Vans

1996 DODGE RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel, auto, in Grand Forks. $6,400. 250-493-1807.

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Legal Notices In accordance with the Warehouse Lien Act, the following boat will be offered for sale, by way of public auction at Scotties Marina.

The marina is located at 5220 Broadwater Road Castlegar, BC and the auction will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm. There will be a reserve bid of $2,100.00 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Apollo Inboard Registration #12K-1861 s/n A6M601A6M76 complete with all of its contents and attachments and a 1979 Shorelander Trailer s/n S90-05106 License Plate #875-853 Notice to Creditors In the Estate of Nick John Denisoff, Deceased, late of Glade, BC who died December 26, 2013.

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executor by the 30th day of January, 2014 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them.

Neil Denisoff 2340 Upper Glade Road Castlegar, BC, V1N 4R5

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt.

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