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cesca Ma Comedian Arj Barker (of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords fame) was one of four performers who entertained the crowd at the Golden Civic Centre Friday night as part of the Snowed In Comedy Tour. Pete Johansson, Craig Campbell, and Dan Quinn also performed.

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A lengthy discussion ensued between Bruce Fairley, a member of the Committee of Responsible Electorates (CORE), and members of Town staff and council regarding several items in this year’s budget.

He was particularly concerned about an increase of $180,000 in General Operations, much of which, staff explained will be flowing

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Given that a staff position within the municipality has been cut (the corporate officer and chief administrative officer positions were combined, being filled by Jon Wilsgard), Fairley was expecting to see the savings from the salary in the budget. Those savings, however, have already been absorbed within other areas of the budget.

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Mike Palumbo and Lions Club member Orlando Pecora spearheaded a project that has given Goldenites a chance to skate in the great outdoors on Reflection Lake. The Lions Club project was made possible with the help of Golden Fire & Rescue, who flooded the ice, and the Highway 1 Petro-Canada, who supplied fuel for Palumbo’s Bobcat.

The fire department will continue to flood the ice as required.

The rink is open for anyone to use, and if the project proves to be popular there could be some organized activities at Reflection Lake in the future.

“Hopefully in the future if it works out well we’ll promote some Sunday family activities and provide refreshments or something like that,” Pecora said.

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Provincial midwife group calling for more integrated healthcare Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

There is a provincial group trying to increase the education, and reduce the misconceptions about the practise of midwifery in British Columbia.

As of now there are no midwives in Golden, and anyone wishing to go that route with her birthing experience must go to a midwife in Invermere, or further.

Some local mothers, and interested women and families, even brought in a showing of a midwifery documentary in October of last year to get the topic out in the open.

Expanding the availability of midwifery in B.C. by ensuring registered midwives attend 35 per cent of the births in the province by 2020 would increase access to maternity care in rural communities, improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs, according to a report

released last week by the Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC).

“There is an urgent need to increase midwifery services and ensure they are fully integrated into the health care system to make it easier for women and families to access quality maternity care in their home communities across British Columbia,” said Ganga Jolicoeur, Executive Director of MABC. “Our New Vision for Midwifery and Maternity Care (the report), is intended to bridge the growing gap in maternity care, especially in rural, northern and First Nations communities.”

Increasing the number of midwife-assisted births in B.C. to 35 per cent by 2020 and fully integrating midwifery services into B.C.’s health care system, would, according to MABC, lead to: · Increased access to quality maternity care, especially in rural, northern and First

Nations communities · Improvements in health outcomes for women and newborns · More options for women to choose their maternity care provider · Reduced pressure

er moms and healthier families,” said Kelly Hayes, registered midwife and Vice President of the MABC. “We believe British Columbians will support our vision because of the real

“Increased access to quality maternity care will lead to healthier babies...”

— Kelly Hayes — MABC Vice President on family physicians working in underserved communities · Reduced Caesarean rates and obstetrical interventions · A realistic and achievable solution to close the growing maternity care gap · Net cost savings of approximately $60 million that can go towards other health care priorities “Increased access to quality maternity care will lead to healthier babies, healthi-

health benefits and cost savings, estimated at $60 million by 2020 and $20 million annually after that. These savings could be used for other priorities in the health care system.”

The MABC’s vision contains a series of recommendations that involve B.C.’s registered midwives working with the provincial government, regional health authorities, hospitals, and other mater-

nity care providers a to help close the maternity care gap and better serve women and families in rural communities.

These recommendations include increasing the number of midwives by 16 per year above the status quo and funding a credentialing program that enables internationally-trained midwives to practice in B.C. The recommendations are consistent with the provincial government’s approach, which, due to growing demand, is doubling the number of UBC trained graduating midwives from 10 to 20 by 2017.

“The MABC’s vision document is timely and needed, particularly when factoring in that the average age of an obstetrician is almost 58, fewer and fewer family physicians are incorporating maternity care into their practices, and we’re not training enough midwives,” said Dr.

Michael Klein, Pro- to move forward confessor Emeritus of structively, professionFamily Practice and ally and in partnerPediatrics, UBC. ship. The present and The recommenda- future health of B.C.’s tions would require women, newborns an investment begin- and families provides ning in 2014/15 of a compelling reason approximately $3 mil- to begin this importlion annually or $225 ant work now,” added per birth per year, Jolicoeur. based on the proThe MABC edujected annual num- cates the public about ber of births per year. midwifery care while The total cumulative supporting the growcost of the supports ing number of midwould reach approxi- wives across the provmately $21 million by ince. Registered Mid2020/21. wives are funded as “We do not presume part of the health care to hold all the answers, system in B.C. and are but we believe we have experts in low-risk provided a framework birth.

GOLDEN AND DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB 2014 Annual General Meeting Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 7:00pm at the College of the Rockies

Late shopping video screened by focus group Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Shopping is not just about finding the goods you need, it’s about having an experience.

That’s what Roger Brooks, an international consultant on tourism, community branding and downtown development, says in his educational film Is Your Downtown Open After 6 p.m.?

The video, part of the Roger Brooks Library, was shown for the Retail Focus Group last week to get the local retailers thinking about the benefits, and potential problems, with staying open later.

The trend in North America is following the European model of making downtowns a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly area, where people can not only shop, but eat, watch entertainment, and simply gather.

“Shopping used to be utilitarian, now we want experiences,” he says.

Golden has already followed this trend. Several people at the showing remarked on how different the downtown started to feel when the restaurants, like the Whitetooth Bistro, opened their sidewalk patios.

Places like 9th Avenue North, the Spirit Square, and the fountain by the Post Office are already common gathering

places where you can often see people lingering.

But extending retail hours will increase this vibrancy, and make a significant difference in sales, says Brooks. Especially in a rural areas who’s tourists are spending their days with outdoor activities, and need something to do when they’re done with an afternoon of skiing or hiking.

The video also included some statistics to back up Brooks’ recommendations. He says that 75 per cent of all retail purchases in the U.S. take place between 4 p.m. and midnight, and that 70 per cent of consumer retail spending in brick and mortar stores takes place after 6 p.m., whereas only five per cent of spending takes place between 4 and 6 p.m. (source of the statistics, and size of sample community unknown).

Some local retailers have tried extending their hours with little in the way of results, but according to Brooks, it is a longterm commitment, and takes more than a few months to see results.

Not all downtown businesses were represented at the video screening, and it was indicated that there needs to be a consensus among local retailers for late night shopping to be successful.

The Retail Focus Group meets regularly, and will be discussing the idea of staying open late, if even for one night a week, in the future.

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John Cattie honoured by the GDCF Community conversation surrounds good citizenship Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

memory of one of Golden’s community builders, Mike McKnight.

The Award is granted to an institution or training organization for a nominated student, or students, of their choosing.

The Award recipient must be “a Golden resident who has a history of commun-

The Golden & District Community Foundation (GDCF) has just announced the recipient of their newest fall season program, the Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award. This Award was created in late 2009 to honour the

ity involvement and who is entering into or continuing in a training program for employment in the ski industry. Employment includes, without limiting employment only to, winter guides, ski patrol, higher level ski or boarding instructor, ski area management and search and res-

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Phone: 344-5901 • www.cotr.bc.ca/golden Safety250 & Speed Review of BC Highways There is one public open house left in the provincial government’s Safety & Speed Review of BC Highways tomorrow evening in Chilliwack. I attended the Nanaimo event this evening and found that the number of government representatives was about equal to the number of people present to provide feedback. Hopefully you will take time to provide your views via the on line response if you were not able to attend an open house meeting.

It was clear from the reference materials posted around the perimeter of the room that the solicited feedback wanted much more than your view of the posted speed limits.

Perhaps the topic of slow moving vehicles could be almost as important. Left lane blockers fall into this category. We might also wish for more slow vehicle pullouts and legislation that is more specific about when slow drivers must make way on roads that are not multilaned.

The majority of BC highways in rural areas are now signed to require winter tires or to carry tire chains during a portion of the year. Should this be extended to all of BC? This topic seems to be the one that could be most influenced by public feedback.

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In 2013, the GDCF selected John Cattie as the recipient of this Award.

Cattie has lived in Golden for six years and spends much of his time in the mountains working for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR) with the Grizzly Bear Refuge, Brushing Crew and Ski Patrol.

He recently completed his Master’s of Environmental Studies in Nature- Based Recreation and Tourism and is currently enrolled in the Canadian Avalanche Association’s Avalanche Operations Level 1 course.

According to nominator, Mike Rubenstein of KHMR, Mr. Cattie “has a passion for the ski industry and plans to stay in Golden for many years and put his education, both academic and practical, to use in Golden to help better the community.”

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Is being a good citizen just voting, or is there more to it than that?

“When you’re part of a community, you’re well-being is tied to the well-being of those around you,” said Mayor Christina Benty at the third session of Community Conversations, which asked the important question: What does it mean to be a responsible and engaged citizen?

The crowd at the lunch time meeting had many factors they believe make a strong citizen; voting, conserving water, picking up after your dog, volunteering, not littering, spending locally among many others.

All these specific actions fell under larger categories that make a good citizen. Thinking inclusively, and recognizing that your actions impact others in the community, and vice versa, was a big theme amongst the discussions.

Being well informed and engaged in the community was also deemed an important quality of a good citizen. This would include knowing what is going on in the community, caring about it, and hopefully participating in it.

To be properly engaged, many thought it was very important to get to know your neighbours and other community members. The more connected you are to the people you live around, the more you will care about the health of the community.

The ripple effect of caring about the health of the community will automatically affect your behaviour, making you a better citizen.

Being a better citizen, according to much of the discussion at the event, is significant in attracting people to the community, as well as keeping them here. That is not to say that it is only about keeping tourists happy. If locals are happy and proud of their community, it will show, and make visiting Golden a better experience for everyone.

The next Community Conversations, at the Civic Centre from 12:10 to 1:10, will be on Feb. 26.

Budget feedback period almost over Continued from page 1 The discussion attracted a crowd of onlookers as tensions arose. Fairley was unsatisfied with the level of information, and spent more than an hour asking Town staff why certain financial figures were either missing or unexplained.

He was also displeased with the level of spending, particularly within the recreation budget and the Arena, which is in line with the CORE’s past criticisms of the municipality.

The budget has a few major changes this year, including a two per cent tax increase, the proceeds of which will go directly into an Asset Renewal Reserve, almost double what was contributed to the reserve last year.

There is also a new reserve targeted for

Town staff, councillors, and residents gather around a table at the Budget Consultation Open House to discuss the Town’s finances.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo dyke improvements in 2014, a new community co-ordinator staff position, being funded by the cancellation of the Grant in Aid program, and some major projects including dyke

repairs near Golden Transfer, expected to cost $320,000 (80 per cent of which they are hoping to get from the province).

There is still time to provide feedback on the budget. The

Town would like all submission by Jan. 30, and can be sent to clerk@golden.ca.

If you would like to look at the proposed budget package, it is available online at golden.ca.

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Dan Lindsay and Dallas Matheson pose with Ronald McDonald and Birdie Saturday at McDonald’s grand re-opening. Cake and a ribbon cutting ceremony were a part of the festivites to celebrate the opening of the renovated restaurant.

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RCMP Report: Party broken up at Glacier Lodge Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Intoxicated driver on 10th. Ave. N. Police pulled over a 40 year-old male from Vancouver on Jan. 17. The individual was given a road side sobriety test, which he failed. He was given a 90 day prohibition and a 30 day impoundment.

Marijuana seized at Glacier Lodge RCMP responded to a loud noise complaint at Glacier Lodge on Jan. 18. Two separate groups were responsible for the noise complaint. After investigation, small amounts of marijuana were discovered and seized from both rooms. No charges were laid.

MVI on Horse Trail On

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of Jan. 18, police responded to a singlevehicle accident on Kicking Horse Trail near Elk Road. The driver of the vehicle, a local resident, lost control of their vehicle and went into a ditch. The vehicle sustained minor damage.

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At 1:30 a.m. on Jan 19, RCMP responded to a call of a loud party at a condo near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The party goers were asked to turn their music down, which they did.

As the police were leaving and getting into their cars, however, the individuals turned their music back up. Police returned to the condo and warned them that fines would be given if they didn’t turn the music down for good.

This time, the individuals co-operated.

Wrong house Police received a call from a resident of the 700 block of 7th. Ave. S. of an intoxicated male who was attempting to enter the resident’s home. When the RCMP arrived the man had left the area but was quickly discovered walking on the street.

The man was extremely intoxicated and unable to tell police who he was or where he lived. It was later determined that he was staying a couple doors down from the house he had previously tried to enter.

He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and spent the night in custody until he was sober enough to be released.

Counterfeit U.S. $50 bills The CIBC reported that they received some counterfeit U.S.

$50 bills. According to Sgt. Troy Durand, counterfeit American money is becoming more common north of the border now that Canadian money has become harder to counterfeit.

Residents are asked to keep an eye out for counterfeit U.S. money.

unharmed and no chargers were laid.

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Disturbance at the hospital

Two vehicles, a Ford SUV and a white Kenworth tanker truck, sustained minor damage on Jan. 22 after a collision on Mitchell Rd. The drivers were

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Shopping Habits

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BC Hydro Response

I had the pleasure of watching an extremely interesting video this past week.

Golden’s Retail Focus Group (facilitated by the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce and the College of the Rockies) screened a video called Is Your Downtown Open After 6 p.m.? (from the - I SURMISE Roger Brooks Library,

By Jessica Schwitek access to which was funded by the Town of Golden).

Roger Brooks, who boasts tourism and downtown development successes in places like Whistler, and communities all over the U.S., advocates very strongly for a vibrant downtown, that stays open after 6 p.m.

They should be places where people gather, he says, and then they will naturally spend money, if stores are open.

He spouted off several impressive figures about the increase in consumer spending after 6 p.m.

And although you have to take his statistics with a grain of salt (as none of them are sourced), the logic behind the trends, one in particular, really got me thinking.

Late night shopping is not something that I personally would benefit from. Any shopping I do is done on my days off, or immediately after work (between 5 and 6 p.m.), because I work downtown and it is convenient to walk down the street and have a look before I head home.

But vacationers have different habits.

When it comes to tourism dollars, shopping is rarely the purpose of a vacation, especially in Golden. You travel places like Kicking Horse Country for other reasons (usually outdoor recreation), and perhaps do some shopping while you’re there...if it’s convenient.

And when you’re spending your vacation days and afternoons with outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, rafting, you’re looking for something a little more relaxing in the evening, like browsing through some shops and having dinner.

Whether it is worth the cost and effort to the retailers to target this group, I cannot say. I have heard store owners in town say they have tried staying open late without any success.

But I still think it is worth a try.

Change takes time, and it will take a long trial period to really know if longer store hours will yield results.

The focus group has discussed the topic at more than one of their meetings, and understandably has received mixed opinions.

It was suggested that they pick one day of the week and try out later hours. I think this is a great idea. I just hope it’s given the time it needs to really test it.

Editor,

I would like to clarify BC Hydro’s meter installation policy for your readers.

BC Hydro began installing smart meters in July 2011. While completing these installations, we have worked with customers to answer questions about the upgraded meters and, whenever possible, delayed the installation of a new meter at a customer’s request.

In September 2013 BC Hydro offered residential customers without smart meters a choice of meter through the Meter Choices Program. This is a fair solution as it ensures the vast majority of customers who have a smart meter are not subsidizing the choices of a very small number of people.

Agricultural Land Reserve Dear Legislators, Please take the time to read this.

Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it .

Responsible leaders have known to create and maintain strategic regional food capacity and supplies for millennia and you are about to destroy one of its last foundations in B.C. (with your “review” of the Agricultural Land Reserve) adding to the travesty of successive sackings of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.

Since beginning enrolment for this Program, BC Hydro has carefully registered eligible customers’ meter choices and responded to each eligible customer with a confirmation of their choice.

Qualified installers are now installing smart meters for those customers who chose this option and will begin installing radio-off meters later this spring. BC Hydro is not exchanging the meter if the customer chose to keep an old meter.

If a customer did not choose a smart meter through the Meter Choices Program but has received one, they should contact BC Hydro directly. BC Hydro takes every service complaint seriously and investigates each one thoroughly.

Fiona Taylor Director, Smart Metering Program BC Hydro

You do not have the mandate to make this decision which repercussions will not take months or years but decades to reverse, once material changes/bricks and mortar are placed on the land. Our children will not forgive us.

Even in the U.S.A., the bastion for the free market, their leadership has maintained farm extension services, grants for farm infrastructure like fencing and lots of subsidies.

Could it be that there is some clear-sighted and responsible reasoning for this?

If anything , we need a provincial farmland trust making land/cap-

ital accessible to would-be young farmers. One way would be a system to swap non-arable crown land for farmland when a retiring farmer receives an offer for his land.

This would be leadership.

Please read this story about recent statements made by the Agriculture ministers of 65 countries: http://www.theage.com.au/ environment/climate-change/ feeding-the-worlds-population-getting-tougher-as-climatechanges-other-threats-mount20140120-313ay.html Andre C. Piver MD Nelson

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Golden point of view

Would you take advantage if stores in Golden extended their hours into the evening?

Stingers to shipping companies who don’t know the difference between Golden and Revelstoke.

Stars to clothing swaps!

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“No, I work in the evenings, but I’m sure my customers at Red Tomato Pies would appreciate it if stores were open later.”

“Yes most definitely. Golden has a pretty active night scene and I think that would be beneficial to the community.”

“Yeah, everything in Golden closes way too early.”

Stingers to dog owners who cannot, or choose not to control their dogs in public.

Stars to the Lions Club, Mike Palumbo, Golden Fire and Rescue, and the

Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

APES Principal’s Report It seems like yesterday when students arrived for the first day of the new school year, and here we are already half way through the school year. After the two week winter break, it did not take long for the students and staff to get back into their routines and be hard at work. This next stretch until March break promises to be a busy and productive one not only reading, writing, and numeracy but also skating and gymnastics. Many classes will also be involved in a variety of outdoor activities focusing on the wonders of winter, how plants and animals adapt to snow and cold, identification of animal tracks, as well skiing, and snowshoeing.

Check out the playground in the coming weeks as classes work together to make an igloo!

Making literacy an integral part of your family life is very

Highway 1 Petro Canada for making Reflection Lake a great place to skate.

Stars to Adam for hosting a great poker night.

Stingers to Justin Bieber.

Stingers to media constantly reporting on idiots like Justin Bieber.

Stars to fluffy puppies who come to visit you at

the office.

Stingers to the guy who threw a snowball at my window on Saturday night.

Stars to the Nordic Club for keeping the Dawn Mountain trails maintained so well.

Stingers to people who still have their Christmas trees up in the fourth week of January.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

important. Reading with your child, not only promotes a love of reading at an early age, but also lays the foundation for success with reading and writing at school. Reading together can be a happy and relaxing time for parent and child. Family participation in literacy activities enables parents and other family members to become active participants in their children’s education. Examples of family literacy might include writing a note to a child’s teacher, sharing a bedtime story, making shopping lists, helping a child with their homework, playing games such as Scrabble, encouraging a child to read to their grandparents or siblings, or reading and following a recipe. A.P.E.S. families are invited to bring along a favourite chapter book, cookbook, storybook, or magazine to share at our Family Literacy Circles morning on Monday, February 3rd from 9 am until 10 am. Come and help celebrate the joy of literacy and learning.

Preschoolers and their families are invited to attend our FREE READY, SET, Early Years Fair & Family Dance on Wednesday, February 5 at the Alexander Park gym from 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm. From 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, there will be fun crafts and activities for children to do, while parents have the opportunity to find out about Early Childhood programs and services available in Golden. Followed by a yummy Mac and Cheese dinner and beginning at 6:00 pm the FAMILY DANCE featuring Mike Pecora from Elite Sound and Light Entertainment. The first 75 preschoolers will receive a free Mountain Equipment backpack filled with early learning materials. It promises to be an evening full of FREE fun, music, and good food!

Vicci Nelson Principal of Alexander Park Elementary

Mayors report: Town wants your opinion on the 2014 budget Although we are now well into 2014, I want to take the opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope this finds you looking at this year with optimism. 2014 is going to be a great year for citizen engagement as we continue with the Community Conversations events. It is open to everyone and I hope to see as many people as possible come out. Speaking of citizen engagement, municipal elections are on November 15, 2014.

If you are interested in getting involved in your community in this capacity, I encourage you to speak to me and one of your councillors to get a better understanding of what the role entails.

Last week, we held our annual budget consultation open-house. We blitzed the community with our advertising for this event so that everyone had an opportunity to learn about the budget. It is the most important thing we do because it informs the direction of the local government.

Although council has the ultimate determination over the budget, the public consultation period gives citizens the opportunity to provide council with additional thoughts or information to take into consideration when making their final decisions.

We want you to come to us curious and interested; not angry. This is an opportunity to get informed so you can participate in the process from a place of understanding. Thank you to all our staff. They remained professional and respectful, and answered questions with the expert skill that they were hired for.

The budget is something that requires numerous staff and council hours in order to ensure we are providing citizens with the core services (water, sewer, roads etc.) while not sacrificing the community’s values. This means that all of the collective hours of work on this budget create a balance between necessary infrastructure and

the factors that contribute to quality of life such as recreation, arts and culture, and attractive public spaces. We all want to be proud of our community and we have created a budget that allows that to happen in a fiscally responsible manner.

What the proposed budget does have is a two per cent tax increase. The entire amounts plus an additional two per cent will be going into asset renewal. This is incredibly important, as we have aging assets that need to be maintained and replaced. We have been living off the backs of infrastructure from the ‘50s and now we need to look at the best ways to renew it.

The problem for all local governments is that elected officials have a three year mandate on 50-100 year old assets. Politicians often run on low taxes and staff must operate on fiscal containment. The asset renewal tax increase for the past few years is a start but it is not enough; it is a long-term problem that requires a long-term solution.

If you ever wonder what council is up to there are a number of ways to find out. Council meetings are open to the public. You can check out the town website or Facebook page - Christina Benty to view the agenMayor of Golden da items and the minutes of the meetings. Council meeting decisions are reported on the back page of the newspaper, in regular radio reports and now on video posts on Facebook. You can get in touch with me or with another councillor.

If you have specific operational questions, book an appointment with staff. They will be happy to help you.

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Events & Entertainment Calendar This Week A.P.E.S.After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tue&Thur 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324.

Towards the Centre by George Oliver at the Art Gallery of Golden from Jan.18-Feb.26.

Wed, Jan. 29 Parent and Tot Play lets parents and kids from birthfive enjoy preschool type activities.

Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-noon.

Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Adults $7, students/seniors $5. Need your own racket.

Public Skate at the Arena every Wednesday 7-8pm.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Wednesdays 1-2pm.

Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Money Skills, a FREE program to help adults understand concepts of money.

Starts Wednesday Jan.29 from 7-8:30pm. Call 250-439-9665 for info.

Thurs, Jan. 30 Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8.

Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm.

Contact 250-344-5448.

Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

A.A Meetings in Golden Thursdays at the Family Centre 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:45-5:30pm.

Shinny hockey at the Arena every Thursday at 8pm. 19+ years old.

Live Kicks and Bacchus Books presents Geoff Berner & Kris Demeanor Jan.30, 7:30pm, at the Civic Centre.

Fri, Jan. 31 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

A.A Meetings in Golden Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Friday from 3:30-7:30pm.

Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library.

Snacks included, just drop in!

Public Skate at the Arena every Friday 12-1pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Fridays 10-11am.

Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.

Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Fridays 1-2pm.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250-9190757 for more info.

Food Fridays at the Golden Legion 6:30-8:30pm.

Curling, Fridays at 7:30pm, 2 spaces available. Call Greg 250344-0644 for info.

Sat, Feb. 1 Storytime at the Golden Library, Saturdays 10:30-11:30am. Free drop-in, runs from Jan.18-Apr.5.

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings in Golden Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Public Skate at the Arena every Saturday 5:30-6:45pm.

Magic The Gathering Free Tournament Fridays 4-6:30pm&6:30-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

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Saturday Night Chapel at the Pentecostal Church (717 10th St S) at 7pm from Jan.4 - Apr.5.

Food Skills for Families, a free program on healthy cooking on a budget. Starts Feb.1, 10am1pm. Call 344-1032 for more info.

Tony Bell plays at the Golden Taps Pub Feb.1, no cover.

Golden Rockets vs. Grand Forks Boarder Bruins Feb.1 at 7:30pm, at the Arena.

Sun, Feb. 2 Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome.

Public Skate at the Arena every Sunday 4:30-5:45pm.

Documentary & Discussions Sundays at Bizarre Entertainment from 6-9pm.

Admission by $5 donation, or 2 non-perishable items to the food bank.

Golden&Region Seniors Society’s Groundhog Day Social Feb.2 from 1-3pm at the Seniors Centre. Admission by donation.

Devon Coyote plays at the Golden Taps Pub Feb.2, no cover.

Mon, Feb. 3 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:308:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12-18.

Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church. Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Monday 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm.

• For more information... go to www.thegoldenstar.net Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm. Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students).

Shinny hockey at the Golden Arena Mondays at 9:15pm.

Must be 19+ years old.

Family Dinner Play and Learn, free program for families with children 3-5 starting Monday Jan.13 from 5-7pm in the StrongStart room. Includes dinner, discussion, and activities.

Call 250-439-9665.

Grief&Loss Support Group Mondays starting Feb.3Apr.24 from 7:30-9pm at the Pentecostal Church (717 10th St S) 250-344-2459 for info.

Tues, Feb. 4 John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm @ Bizarre Entertainment (Free) A.A Meetings in Golden Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Tuesdays 10-11am.

Volleyball Tuesdays at the Rec Plex 7-8:30pm $5 drop in.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.

Aquafit at the Travel Lodge Tuesdays&Thursdays from 5:306:30pm. Jan.7 - Mar.13.

Curling, Tuesdays at 7:30pm, 3 spaces available. Call Greg 250344-0644 for info.

Rockwater Grill & BarR

Golden Curling Club Feb.7-9.

Mens & Womens teams welcome. Call Greg 250-344-0644 for info.

St.Paul’s Thrift Store, Feb.7, open 11am-4pm.

Golden Rockets vs. Columbia Valley Rockies Feb.8 at 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

St.Paul’s Thrift Store, Feb.8, closed.

The Golden Cinema presents Dvorak’s Rusalka Feb.8 at 11am.

Golden Farmers Market Valentines Theme Feb.8 from 11am-3pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Golden & District Recreation Complex Annual All Users Meeting Feb.11 at 7pm in the Arena Lounge. Everyone welcome. For info: 344-2271 (ext.225).

Golden & District Rod and Gun Club AGM Feb.11 at 7pm at College of the Rockies.

St.Paul’s Thrift Store, Feb.11, 11am-3pm.

Celebrating Community Spirit Feb.12 at the Golden Seniors Centre from 6:30-8pm. RSVP 250-344-5901.

Kicking Horse Culture presents the Masque Costume Ball Feb.14 at the Civic Centre.

Kicking Horse Culture presents the Masque Parade & Street Party Feb.14 in Spirit Square.

Golden Sound Fest Feb.22 in Downtown Golden. Visit: www.goldensoundfestival.com.

Get the word out!

Upcoming Events

Ready, Set, Early Years Fair & Family Dance Feb.5 from 4:306:45pm in the APES gym.

Women’s Journal Writing a FREE 6 week program starts Tuesday Feb.5. Call 250-3445317 for info.

St.Paul’s Thrift Store, Feb.5, open 11am-4pm.

St.Paul’s Thrift Store, Feb.6, open 11am-3pm.

Golden & District Search and Rescue AGM Feb.6 at 7:30pm, 210 Fisher Rd (by Airport).

This Is The Shoes play at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Feb.7 Annual Curling Bonspiel at the

Do you have a community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in our Community Events Calendar.

250-344-5251.

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Downtown development expert suggest worker share program Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net How do you keep employees if you can only offer them two days a week? And employees, how do you get enough hours to make ends meet when most stores only need help for 15 hours a week?

Roger Brooks, an international consultant on downtown development, may have a solution.

A shared worker program could allow one employee to work at multiple retail locations around town, based on when the respective owners need help.

“One retailer might want someone to open the store and cover the first one, two or three hours.

Another may want someone to cover from 10 a.m. to noon to cover for a run to the bank, post office,

and to UPS,” said Brooks in his educational video.

This one employee could work full days at several locations on different days, or even multiple locations in one day for a couple hours at a time.

This way the employee is getting the necessary hours, the employer is only paying for the help he or she actually needs, and there are

no layoffs, no losing employees constantly because they are getting more hours somewhere else, and no need to constantly be training a new employee.

A program like this would require a couple necessary steps, first polling the retailers to see if this is something they might participate in, and what their needs would be, and then a sponsoring organiz-

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ation would need to step forward.

A sponsoring organization, such as the Chamber of Commerce, would be the official employer of this shared worker, and would have to manage a schedule, and handle the ele-

ments of employment including wages and taxes.

Lori Baxendale, president of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce, indicated at the screening of the video that this is something the Cham-

ber would consider if there were in the interest.

The video was shown for the Retail Focus Group that has started in Golden, which aims to bring retailers together and jointly attack issues they face.

Celebrating Community Spirit:

“GAINING TRACTION”

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 @ GOLDEN SENIOR CENTRE 6:30pm to 8:00pm Please join us for a meeting of collaboration, insight and fun!

Find out what’s happening in your community!

Light refreshments will be available • Age Friendly Plan/Model: a new community project for Golden and area. Learn about how we are working to support and sustain our senior population!

• Business Development: merchants in Golden have participated in 4 groups discussions focused on training, customer experience and cooperative marketing. The Town of golden has sponsored the Roger Brooks International Library of business related videos. Next steps will be continuing to work collaboratively, establish late night shopping day and further the discussion on cooperative marketing.

• The Leader in Me: The Leader in me is a whole school transformational model based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The Leader in Me produces transformational results such as higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems and increased engagement among teachers and parents.

• Early Learning & Care Community HUB: The Early Learning & Care Centre will be constructed as an addition to Alexander Park Elementary School. This facility will house 2 group child care centers, a pre-school room and family resource programming. In offering this to our community we will address the child care and pre-school shortage and address the high level of childhood vulnerability.

• Asset Management: is a process that helps you to manage your community-owned capital assets to get the most value from hem now, and to have the financial resources to renew them when necessary.

• Community Coordinator Project: Led by Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS), the Community Coordination project convened discussions and action toward improving discussion-making framework and resource allocation in our community.

Come to participate in the sessions and learn how these projects are assisting in sustaining & attracting more resident to our community!

This is a follow up session from the Celebrating Community Spirit – Open Space in November. We are reporting back to the Golden and Area Community residents on what they want their community to do, to be and to have......

Facilitators will be present to speak about these and other Community Projects:

Please RSVP to College of the Rockies, 250-344-5901

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Golden Moments: Swiss couple immigrated and settled in B.C. Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Jon R. Bezzola, also known as “Colani” immigrated to the Canadian Rockies from Switzerland just as the heli-skiing business was taking off. Eventually, his wife Margrit joined him and the couple settled in the Parson area and never looked back. “[Heli-skiing] was what got me here and got me stuck,” Jon joked.

Jon had heard about the burgeoning heli-skiing industry from a friend and made an arrangement with pioneer Hans Gmoser to work as a Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) mountain guide in the winter of 1974/1975. Jon would spend his summers back in Switzerland, where he eventually met Margrit.

In the spring of 1977 he took on the area manager role for CMH’s new Bobbie Burns operation in the Purcells near Parson and became a shareholder. Margrit came to visit in the winter of 1976 and joined him a few years after that and worked as the lodge manager for CMH as well.

“I moved here for love,” she laughed.

Their summers were spent travelling until 1980 when work began on the new CMH Bobbie Burns lodge. At that time they bought the property on the McMurdo Bench and built the house that they continue to call home today.

They married in 1985 and started a family soon after. Their daughters Martina, Aita and Madlaina have all since moved away from Parson for work and school. Martina and Aita (the two oldest

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daughters) grew up living at the Bobbie Burns lodge during winters until they were school-aged, which is when Margrit left her job with CMH to raise the kids in Parson.

Jon, not wanting to be away from his family for weeks at a time during the heli-skiing season, was preparing to find other work when Gmoser offered him the new mountain safety manager role for the entire company. This allowed him to spend more time at home with Margrit and their daughters.

“That job had a lot of flexibility. I had to put in a lot of time during the season but all of the work in between the season…it was basically out of a home office,” Jon said. “During the season I’d be on the road for 10 days, and then I would be back home for four or five days.”

Jon worked in that position for 20 years before he retired in 2011. Margrit kept busy with the kids at home and by volunteering at their small school in Parson.

She continues to enjoy baking and gets together with a couple of her friends for a Christmas cookie baking blitz every year.

In 1991, the Bezzolas started a small hobby farm, initially because Jon believed it would help them maintain their property. “[Jon] wanted sheep because he wanted them to keep the brush down,” Margrit said. “And then we like lamb meat too so we thought we might as well breed them.”

Margrit also uses the sheep’s wool to knit clothing and other accessories.

Margrit and Jon Bezzola moved to B.C. in the late 70s and eventually bought property on the McMurdo Bench and settled in Parson. Joel Tansey/Star Photo What started with sheep soon turned into other animals and the Bezzolas got chickens, turkeys, and horses as well.

The Bezzola daughters were surely the envy of their classmates with their own horses in their own backyard.

“Once you start with one type of animal, you’re sort of tied down a bit, then it’s not such a big deal [to get more],” Jon said.

While they can see some comparisons between their native Switzerland and the Canadian Rockies, they also appreciate the differences.

“It’s valleys and mountains, but every-

thing here is just so much more spacious,” Jon said.

“It’s so much less densely populated,” Margrit agreed.

Jon and Margrit have thoroughly enjoyed living in this area, but they have a difficult time pin-pointing any standout highlights.

“The whole thing is a highlight,” Jon laughed.

From shaping the heli-skiing industry to raising three daughters and an assortment of animals, it’s not at all surprising that the highlights are hard to narrow down for the Bezzolas.

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A Reel Review: Rush provides thrills at incredible speeds

Chris Hensworth stars as the eccentric James Hunt in Ron Howard’s Rush Imagine Entertainment Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net There are few movies that are as appropriately named as Rush, a Ron Howard film about the 1976 Formula One season and the rivalry between star drivers James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl). As the title suggests, this film is every bit as thrilling and fast-paced as the nearly 500 horsepower cars that Hunt and Lauda throw

around the track.

The film opens with Lauda’s statement that ever year, 2 of the 20 or so Formula One drivers will die in a crash. It’s not far off the mark. There hasn’t been a death in the world’s premier racing series since 1994, but in the 1970s alone, 9 drivers were killed in F1 cars.

Lauda and Hunt are such polar opposites who both eventually find themselves at the top of their sport.

Lauda is a calculating Austrian who believes races are won in a

driver’s head just as much as on the track.

Hunt is a womanizing, alcohol abusing party animal who lives in the fast lane both on an off the track.

The dynamic between the two biggest stars in auto racing is the real meat of the film.

There appears to be a deep mutual hatred between the two drivers, but at the same time Hunt and Lauda have an incredible amount of respect for one another as well.

That respect is demonstrated in a few very

memorable scenes that I won’t get into here to avoid spoiling anything.

Honestly, I was unsure of what to think of Bruhl’s performance for the first 15 or 20 minutes of the movie. He seemed almost awkward and emotionless with the delivery of each line.

It doesn’t take long for the viewer to realize that this is simply a huge part of the character that he is playing, and his demeanour and subtle mannerisms are a huge part of what creates that excellent contrast between the two stars.

It’s an excellent performance. Hemsworth is also perfect as Hunt, who remains an F1 legend for his personal life as much as his driving skills.

There are a few things that really made this movie work for me. As a big fan of Formula One myself, I was a little concerned about how authentic the race sequences would appear. I was extremely impressed with both the look

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and feel of each and every race sequence and it is a major credit to Howard for achieving that authenticity.

On the topic of authenticity, it was great to see that the changes to the story were limited and little was added or changed about the true accounts of the tale. Officials in the Formula One industry (including Lauda himself) have come out in support of the film for its accuracy.

It’s another credit to Howard and screenwriter Peter Morgan, who also worked together on Frost/Nixon.

All in all, this is a movie about a pair of

racers that will appeal to both Formula One fanatics and those who have no interest in motorsport whatsoever.

That’s a pretty rare achievement and makes Rush that

much more remarkable.

For that reason I’ll give Rush 10 out of 10 dancing hot dogs.

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and Economics put together one of the most impressive undergraduate degrees you will see anywhere. Following his high school studies in Golden, B.C., Hardave moved to Calgary and soon immersed himself in student life.

In 2010-2011, Hardave served as the U of C Students' Union's Vice-President External, a portfolio that requires constant travel across Alberta, and in some cases, Canada. Trips to Lethbridge, Red Deer, Edmonton, Halifax and Ottawa were the norm throughout the year.

Not an easy task, as most student association vice-presidents external travel frequently and must lobby both provincial and federal governments.

Less than two years later, Hardave leaped into a different, yet in many ways similar role.

As the student body President, he represented over 25,000 students and oversaw an operating budget exceeding $16 million.

All of this in one's early twenties.

Hardave is now in Ottawa working as an assistant on Parliament Hill – another unique experience indeed.

Personable and energetic, Hardave is one of those can't-miss leaders who, despite his relative youth has displayed impressive leadership skills.

Hardave participated in an interview discussing topics such as mentorship and career paths.

So how did you get into the University of Calgary Students’ Union?

I had always been extremely involved in my hometown, Golden B.C., but when coming to Calgary I was excited to step back from taking on tons of responsibility. As I went through school I ended up being encouraged by members of my family, my residence advisors, and a couple people involved with the Students’ Union.

These older students, who were heavily involved in the SU, said that I would be a great addition to the team.

Golden’s Hardave Birk is now working as Parliament Hill.

It’s surprising what a ing the right people few kind words from together, analyzing all someone that you look possibilities in a situup to can mean, but ation, and executing the SU President in my a smart and creative second year of univer- strategy. sity really encouraged Classically, entrepreme to get involved. neurs have done this in the business world What was it that got to create new businessyou “hooked” on the es or new inventions.

SU? I believe that to be I think that the big- successful in student gest thing that got me advocacy or politics hooked was that dur- the same approach is ing my first term as a required. I believe in member of council living by the words: in my second year the “Qui Audet Adipisciprovincial government tur”, which translates was considering “mar- into “who dares, wins”. ket modifiers,” then the latest term for difWhere would you ferential tuition for like to be in 5 years? certain faculties. I sat I think I’d like to be on a few of the commit- back in school comtees that dealt with how pleting a masters the SU would respond degree or professionto the market modifi- al designation after a ers and was involved few years of working on in the organization of Parliament Hill. But, some major protests on no guarantees because campus opposing the I recognize how fast the tuition increases. Over pace of change can be a thousand people and the most importcame out to the SU’s ant skill is to be adaptday of action when the able to your circumU of C Provost came to stances. So really, a lot our council to defend of life is planning as far the market modifiers ahead as you can while proposal. It was one always playing it by ear of the most amazing as things happen. experiences of my life.

How do you feel Would you consider about going to Ottawa yourself an entrepre- for work? neurial person? If so, It’s an unbelievwhy? able opportunity for I would consider someone my age and myself an entrepre- definitely a dream neur because I truly come true. Graduatbelieve in taking edu- ing with a political scicated risks at the pos- ence degree and findsibility of big returns. ing a job on Parliament I’ve always believed Hill is amazing and I that in life you some- am really looking fortimes need to pur- ward to the networking sue the high risk-high opportunities that will reward strategy and to present themselves out do so requires bring- there. While I love the

an assistant on Photo Submitted city of Calgary more than anywhere, Ottawa is a beautiful place and will be a nice change of pace for a period of time. I’d like to make my permanent home either Ottawa or Calgary in the future, so it will be nice to see what opportunities are available in the capital.

What’s one great quality that many Gen Y’ers have in common?

The one great quality that I believe Gen Y’ers have in common is the ability to build a larger personal network than ever before.

Through Twitter, Facebook, social media, email, or simply by meeting people, Gen Y’ers are able to quickly and effectively establish themselves with a network of acquaintances. Moreover, they can keep in touch with these people over a distance.

I’ve never met a Gen Y’er who didn’t have hundreds of contacts in his phone. The real difference maker though is how people leverage their personal network into a professional network that they can use to advance their career and life goals. While all Gen Y’ers build strong personal networks, not all of them make the effort to leverage that network to their benefit.

This article has been edited for length, the full version is available at www.thegoldenstar.net under the Our Town heading.

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Flooding causes some excitement for residents of Glacier

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Early in the morning of Friday, September 4, 1931, the clouds opened up at Glacier and caused the creek, which normally ran past the station, to burst out of its banks at some point above the tunnel and flood the ventilating power house and then block the tunnel.

At 7:30 a.m., the engineer on duty in the power house could hear the raging flood and notified the chief engineer who came to the scene immediately. Between them they were able to make everything secure and get to safety.

They had just reached safety when they looked back to see the lower windows of the power house smashed by a huge volume of water, which carried with it boulders of unbelievable size and immense logs which had, not many minutes before, stood on the banks of the normally quiet creek.

Within half an hour, all the local bridges had been

washed away, as had the tennis club house and half the tennis court. By now the power house was half full of the soft grey silt that the raging creek had brought with it. The concrete slab at the power house was washed away and slid into the Connaught Tunnel.

The track was no longer straight lines of steel and signals, but rather acted like a canal, directing all the water into the tunnel, effectively blocking it off.

By noon that day the water had reached the eastern portal of the tun- The hotel at Glacier, B.C. is pictured above with a woman nel and had carried looking out at the fountain. away with it 22,000 Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum ties and completely washed out 20 feet of soon the others in working on the pro- its one and a half track at Connaught. charge put togeth- ject. Heavy sandbag- percent grade, how The station was er a plan to tame ging was carried out the water made its now in a position of the unruly monster. along the banks as way through the being carried away Gangs of men were well as several other five miles so quickly was definitely someas well, all the soil sent up to where the ingenious devices.

The entire system thing to think about that had been sitting water had jumped on had been washed out of the confines of the C.P.R. was in the future. of its banks. They affected and heads A baby caterpillar away.

About this time, used dynamite to of every department was used inside the with six feet of blast log jams and turned out to handle tunnel to clear away raging water cover- huge boulders out of their own particu- the rocks, silt and ing everything in the creek bed and to lar branch. Officials trees and with an sight, it was decid- deepen the channel made the trip to the incredible effort on ed that something so that it would cope site from Vancouver the part of the men involved, regular must be done to get with the volume of in just 11 hours. water. service was resumed Eighty hours the water back in its The blasting oper- after the origin- on the mail line on proper channel or morning, ations went on al onslaught of Friday at least direct it elsethrough the rest of water, the rails were September 11th. where.

It would be some The rain was still the day and into the cleared, ready to run however, pouring down as night. Come mor- on, the telegraph time men began to come ning it was appar- wires and poles before the residents from all directions, ent that they were were reattached and of Glacier were able to recover, each most unprepared for winning the battle. secured. thankful that there The Connaught Many precautionthe battle they were was no loss of human Tunnel certainary measures were about to face. life during those taken to ensure the ly made the men of Action was what first dark days. safety of the men the day think.

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Rockets’ road woes continue with losses to Nitehawks, Braves Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net

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tory over the Columbia Valley Rockies, but the Rockies extended their losing streak to 10, keeping Golden a single point back of Columbia Valley for the final playoff spot in the Eddie Mountain Division.

The task was large on Friday night against the Nitehawks. Beaver Valley boasts a sparkling 33-7-1-2 record to lead the Neil Murdoch Division over the Nelson Leafs and it showed early on. The Nitehawks took the lead with

6:29 left in the first when Jeremy Lucchini beat Rockets netminder Adam Johnson. Taylor Stafford extended the lead for Beaver Valley four minutes later and it was a 2-0 deficit for the Rockets heading into the first intermission.

The Nitehawks added to their lead with a pair of goals within the first six minutes of the second to put the Rockets in a big 4-0 hole.

Ian Desrosier got the Rockets on the board with eight minutes left in the

second to give the visitors some life and Bowen Alcock added a goal of his own late in the second frame to give Golden a real shot at the comeback in the third.

Unfortunately for the Rockets, that was as close as they would come. Beaver Valley added two more to their total in the third to put the finishing touches on the 6-2 victory.

The Rockets made the trip south to Spokane the next night for a battle with the Braves.

The home team got

on the board first to give themselves a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.

In the second the Rockets scored a couple goals just 1:32 apart courtesy of Alcock and Braeden Allkins to take a 2-1 lead, but Spokane tied it up with 5:07 left in the second thanks to a shorthanded goal from Dillon Bogart.

The game remained tied until the final minutes of play when the Braves scored two goals a little over a minute apart to take a com-

manding 4-2 lead late in the third. The Rockets failed to mount a comeback and the Braves added a late empty netter for the 5-2 win.

The Rockets will finish up a four game road swing with a game against the Kimberley Dynamiters Friday night before returning home to face the Grand Forks Border Bruins. A crucial two game home and home series looms with the Columbia Valley Rockies on Feb. 7 and 8 the following week.

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It was a slow start to the season for Golden native Ian Desrosier, but now playing with Nick Hoobanoff and Tanner Watt, the Rockets forward has picked up his game considerably

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over the past couple months.

“I feel like the start of my season was pretty slow, I feel like I was underachieving,” Desrosier said.

Desrosier notched a pair of assists in the season opener but then went into a prolonged slump that saw him earn just 3 points in his next 18 games.

He broke out of that drought in a big way with two assists against the Fernie Ghostriders on Nov. 15 and hasn’t looked back since. Since that time he has seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in 23 games. Playing on a line with Tanner Watt and Nick Hoobanoff has been a big reason for Desrosier’s offensive success.

“We’re just a great

Rockets forward Ian Desrosier has 21 points in 42 games so far this season.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo line, hard to play against and our offense comes off that,” Desrosier said.

This is Desrosier’s second full season with the Rockets after putting up 12 points in 38 games last year as a rookie. With his recent offensive success, he’s set some solid goals, both for him-

self and the team, for the rest of the 20132014 campaign.

“I just want to keep performing well for the team and help us get to the playoffs,” Desrosier said. “I’d like to stay around a point per game in the second half.”

Looking ahead, Desrosier says he would like to

improve his handeye coordination over the offseason in order to take his game to the next level.

“I’d like to work on my hands, when I get up to speed my hands go out the door,” he laughed. “So if there’s one thing [to work on] that would be it. “

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Former Rocket Carter Cochrane made his WHL debut Saturday for the Everett Silvertips.

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Former Golden Rocket Carter Cochrane made his WHL debut on Saturday for the Everett Silvertips after being signed to a contract by the team Jan. 14.

The 17 year old defenceman didn’t waste any time getting on the board offensively, tallying an assist in the second period in Everett’s 4-3 OT loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds. He finished the game with a +2 rating Cochrane was playing in the BCHL for the Chilliwack Chiefs before making the jump to the WHL. With the Chiefs he recorded 37 points in 46 games, including 13 goals.

Cochrane spent last year with the Golden Rockets, notching 21 points in 34 games during the regular season and 14 points in 10 games during the Rockets’ 2013 playoff run.

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Eagles take third place at Kicking Horse Classic in Golden

Eagles forward Neal Randhawa (5) dribbles behind a screen from centre Gage Chernoff (12) during the second quarter in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Mount Baker Wild.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden Secondary’s senior boys basketball team finished the Kicking Horse Classic off with a win in the third place game after going 1-1 in the round robin portion.

The tournament started off on a positive note for the Golden Eagles with a 64-35 win Fri-

day afternoon over Fernie, but it was the evening matchup with Valleyview that posed the far bigger challenge for Golden.

Valleyview is ranked 10th in B.C. for schools in its size category, but it was the Eagles who took charge early with an 11-4 lead before the game was five minutes in.

The Vikes, perhaps realizing that the Eagles were going to be a significant challenge, woke up and took control of the game later in the first quarter. Defensively, Valleyview limited Golden to a number of outside shots that were routinely off the mark. Meanwhile, the Vikes gave the Eagles all they could handle at the other end of the court and took advantage of a number of fouls, with several going to Eagles standout Neal Randhawa.

“Basketball is a game of runs and that’s what happens in basketball,” said Eagles coach Kindy Gosal. “You just gotta be able to survive the other team’s run and make them yourself.”

Valleyview took a double digit lead around the game’s midway point and they maintained it for most of the third quarter despite the best efforts of Eagles captain Saje Gosal, who kept the deficit at a manageable level and Meva Dhami, who was a rebounding force inside the paint.

Just when the mountain appeared to be too steep a climb, the Eagles began pouring in shot after shot, with Randhawa providing the bulk of the fireworks. By the time the fourth quarter was five minutes old the Eagles had pulled into a tie with the Vikes, much to the delight of the parents, students and fans who showed up to cheer on the home team. Kamloops began to push back but the Eagles were up to the task as the score see-sawed back and forth between the two teams. The Eagles took a 62-61 lead, their first lead since the first quarter, with just a couple minutes to play.

Late in the game Randhawa fouled out, which left the Eagles without one of their best players for the crucial final two minutes of the game. With that advantage, the Vikes pulled away late for a 67-62 victory.

It was a tough loss for the Eagles but one that didn’t come without some positives.

“We’re a young team, we only have one Grade 12,” said Kindy Gosal. “What you saw were some mistakes from a young team in critical situations. We’ll iron those out…We’re starting to get to where I think we need to be.”

The loss put the Eagles into the third place game Saturday afternoon against the Mount Baker Wild from Cranbrook. The Eagles powered to an early lead courtesy of Randhawa’s 11 first quarter points and didn’t look back. The Wild stayed close enough for much of the game but were never able to seriously threaten the Eagles despite a solid effort. Saje Gosal cemented the victory late with 12 points in the final 10 minutes of the 71-53 Eagles victory.

The Eagles will play Mt. Baker again Jan. 28 in Cranbrook and head to Calgary for a tournament on Feb. 7 and 8 as a final tune up before the Kootenay Zone Tournament on Feb. 21 and 22. Golden will host that tournament, with the winner going on to the Provincial Championships in Langley B.C. in March.

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Former World Cup athlete hopes demo will spark biathlon interest

Victoria Wilson lines up her shot during a race in Hochfilzen Austria.

Wilson took up biathlon at the age of 21 after trying it out during a British Army training exercise.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The biathlon demonstration at Dawn Mountain on Jan. 18 gave Goldenites a taste of a sport that enjoys an immense following in Europe, namely in Germany, Austria and Scandanavia. Local Victoria

Wilson, originally from Newcastle, got her first taste of the unique sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting as a member of the British Army as part of a training regimen.

“I didn’t learn until I was 21…but I had the bug and it all kind of built up from there,” Wilson said.

It’s not often that a person in their 20s can pick up a sport and later compete on the world stage with the best, but Wilson proved to be a natural. She began to post times that were on par her male counterparts, leading to the creation of the first British women’s biathlon team. Soon she was competing in the Europa Cup series of races, and eventually she reached the highest level of competition on the World Cup where she competed in front of thousands of rabid fans across Europe.

“It’s huge in Germany, you go to a World Cup and it’s 40 or 50 thousand people there in the venue. You’ll have 10,000 people behind you in the stands watching,” Wilson said. “The first time going to warm up I was scared I was going to get off the track and fall of my skis, but you get used to it.”

Leading up to the 2002 Winter Olympics, Wilson was in a position to potentially earn a berth to compete in Salt Lake City, which would have made her the first woman from Great Britian to compete in biathlon at the Olympics. Unfortunately, injuries and illness led to her having limited opportunities to qualify and she didn’t manage to post good enough results in

the end for qualification. Because it takes a long, four year commitment to prepare for the Games, Wilson decided to retire at the end of the 2001-2002 season. Coming so close to competing in the Olympics is something that was on Wilson’s mind for quite some time later.

“It took a long time to stop thinking about it and the ‘what ifs’. It would have been very nice to have gotten there but I know that some of the people that are there now are there because we started it,” Wilson said.

“When I started racing the very first year there were only five British girls racing…

I’m really glad to say that I was a very small part in watching a great sport develop.”

Wilson had a hand in organizing the demo day at Dawn Mountain and hopes that the opportunity will get more people in Golden interested in the popular European sport. Currently the closest biathlon club is nearly two hours away in Canmore. “[The demo day] was fantastic. I think there were about 60 people there, lots of enthusiasm and lots of people having fun,” she said. “If you like cross-country skiing and you throw in the challenge of shooting, it just adds a whole new dimension to the sport.”

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Report predicts increase in U.S. demand for building materials Staff Writer Black Press

A lower Canadian dollar and a slow recovery in the U.S. and around the world bode well for the B.C. economy in the next two years, a new report from the Business Council of B.C. (BCBC) says.

"The U.S. economy is gaining ground, the Eurozone is out of recession, and Asia, particularly China, continues to expand at a robust clip," said executive vice president Jock Finlayson as he released the BCBC economic outlook report Tuesday.

"The weakening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar will also help lift B.C.'s export of goods and ser-

vices to the U.S., prompt more U.S. travellers to come to B.C., and serve as a headwind to cross-border shopping."

The report forecasts improvement in U.S. demand for lumber and other building materials, wood pulp and even natural gas, which has fallen to historic lows with a surge of shale gas production around North America.

Recovery of the struggling B.C. coastal forest industry was echoed at last week's Truck Loggers' Association convention.

"I've got a desk covered with resumes of people who work in the oil patch," said Don Banasky, operations manager at CopCan Contracting Ltd. and FallTech Logging in Nanaimo and vicepresident of the TLA.

Banasky said there are openings for road building, driller-blaster, grader and excavator operators in his operations, and some employees at remote oil and gas developments are anxious to work closer to home.

The BCBC report holds out hope for a B.C. government that has seen its muchadvertised jobs plan fizzle in the past two years.

"Following essentially no net employment growth in 2013, we see the B.C. job market recovering in the coming year," the report says.

"Growing exports, higher non-residential construction outlays and some increase in consumer spending will translate into greater demand for working and more hiring by B.C. busi-

nesses."

The report forecasts that two liquefied natural gas processing plants and pipelines to supply them will begin in 2015.

The provincial government is also trying to stimulate the economy by making it easier for small business to make a go of it.

Held in conjunction with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), B.C. is officially proclaiming Jan. 27-31 “Red Tape Awareness Week”.

The event raises public awareness about the cost of excessive regulations on small business and citizens and to recognize government efforts to reduce red tape.

Time is running out to win $1,000 Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF AN INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN LAND

Pursuant to Section 187 of the Local Government Act, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of land, which is made available to the public for acquisition.

The lands are the current Regional District offices, with civic addresses of 751 and 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, legally described as PID: 018-306-756, Lot 1, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10 West of the 6th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan KAP50017 and PID: 017-914-990, Lot 1, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10 West of the 6th Meridian Kamloops Division Yale District Plan KAP48068 (the “Lands”).

The Lands are to be disposed of by way of a sale of the fee-simple interest of the Lands, provided that it shall be a condition of such sale that the Purchaser shall:

Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

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• accept the lands as is, where is and subject to all existing charges; • acquire both parcels that comprise the Lands; and • allow for a flexible closing date, to be set for approximately March 31, 2015, based on the need to complete construction of new local government offices.

The process by which the Lands may be acquired is to submit an offer to purchase to the Regional District on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday March 28, 2014 to the attention of Charles Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer.

The offer to purchase shall include the proposed purchase price, which shall not in any event be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). Further information on the lands may be obtained by contacting the Corporate Administration Services Department .

The Regional District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to decide to either not dispose of the Lands or to accept any proposal submitted.

The Regional District’s decision will be based on the offer that is in the Regional District’s best interest and will not necessarily be the highest amount offered.

INVITATION TO TENDER Ozone Depleting Substance Removal

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for the orderly removal of Ozone Depleting Substances from refrigeration and air conditioning units at the Regional District refuse disposal facilities in Falkland, Glenemma, Golden, Malakwa, Parson, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek, Seymour Arm, Sicamous, Skimikin and Trout Lake.

Tenders clearly sealed marked “Tender-Ozone Depleting Substance Removal”, will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1.

Tender documents and further information are available online at www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo. bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the address below during regular office hours.

Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca 781 Marine Park Dr. NE Salmon Arm • PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 250-832-8194 Toll Free 1-888-248-2773

The staff at Minaldo has expanded after renovations to the space that allows the nail salon to do hair as well. (From left) Back row: Jackie Cathcart, Chelsea McGrath, Joni Young, Terrie Williams, Ashley Winslow.

Front row: Dezarae Schuck, Vicki Gall, Taylor Barrault.

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In Loving Memory of Elizabeth “Betty� Sutley Feb. 10, 1929 - Jan. 17, 2013 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

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The family of Jack A. Hamilton are saddened to announce his passing on January 15, 2014 at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer.

Jack was born February 20, 1949 in Cranbrook B.C., the first son of Bill and Vera (Vicki Hamilton).

Jack spent the first years of his life in Moyie. He moved to Parson with his family in 1959. He attended school in Parson and Golden.

Jack worked for the Department of Highways while in Golden and in the logging industry. He moved with his wife Sherry, daughter Toni-Lynn and son Dale to Prince George in 1979 where he continued to work in the logging industry.

He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Vicki Hamilton, son Todd William and wife Sherry.

He is survived by his daughter Toni-Lynn of Grand Forks, and his son Dale (Robbin) of Prince George and his grandchildren Samantha, Kelson, McKenzie, Ty and Mason, his spouse Terry Dick, his brothers Doug (Gloria), Andy, Ken (Marianne) and his sisters Janice (Maurice) and Patti (Phillip), as well as many nephews and nieces.

Jack will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

A Celebration of Life was held in Prince George on January 25.

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Mountain View Assisted Living Position: Assisted Living Worker – Full time The Assisted Living worker delivers exemplary personal care services that enhance life quality and peace of mind for seniors living within the assisted living residence. Under the direction of the Assisted Living Leader delivers personal care and housekeeping, laundry, dining social/recreation programs as driven by the needs, interests, choices and abilities of assisted living residents. (duFation 4ualiÀFations and ([SerienFe • Resident Care Attendant, Home Support or Assisted living Certi¿cate or equivalent combination of education and experience • Comfortable working alone or in a team environment • Available and willing to work shift work • Able to plan, organize and deliver care and services with minimal supervision • Current )irst Aid Certi¿cation Please submit your letter of interest and resume before February 1, 2014 to: Tricia Bowness, Site Manager, Mountain View Assisted Living 750 8th Avenue, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0 triciabowness@uniserve.com Fax: 250-344-7962

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Email resume: info@ramadagolden.com or in person/mail at the Ramada 1311, 12th St. N, Golden BC. Black Jack Holdings Ltd dba Dairy Queen Golden BC 1409 Trans Canada Hwy, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0, Canada HIRING 2 Food Counter Attendants for Dairy Queen in Golden, BC. Permanent, Full Time, On Call, Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening 10.25 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week, Life Insurance, Benefits, Some high school, Will train. Duties: Take customers’ orders, Prepare food items, Serve customers at counters tables, Portion and wrap foods, Package take-out food, Keep records of the quantities of food used, Remove kitchen garbage and trash, Sweep and mop floors, Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs, Load buspans and trays Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Computer use, Continuous learning. How to Apply: Attention to Mr. Neal VanBeers, By Fax: 1 250 344 2220, By email: dqgoldenjobs@yahoo.ca,

By Mail:1409 Trans Canada Hwy Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0, Canada.

Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 Food Counter Attendant Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Days/Early Mornings/Weekends $10.25/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Trans Canada Hwy, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963 Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 Food Service Supervisor Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Days/Early Mornings/Weekends Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years $12.55/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Trans Canada Hwy, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963 Norm’s Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. fax: 250-635-3081 or email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca Attn: Mel Rundell, Manager

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Cooks and Servers, Full/ Part time, needed for Legendz Diner. $11-$13 hourly. 40 hrs/week.

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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice).

Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Required for Mary’s Hotel F/T Hotel front desk clerks Sal: $13/hour Duties: Register arriving guests and assign rooms. Answer enquiries.

Present statements of charges to departing guests and receive payment. F/T housekeeping room attendant Sal:$13/hr Duties: Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors. Dust furniture and vacuum carpet. Make beds.

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**Required** Experienced High Lead Logger needed for busy logging and hauling company Competitive wages Health insurance benefits Please forward resume to the email address or mailing address above by closing date: February 28, 2014

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1 - 2 bdrm, 1 - 3 bdrm mobile home at Anderson Rd. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551.

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Bright and clean 1-2 Bdr, 1 1/2 bath apt for rent.

Fully furnished and supplied.

No pets. Refs req. $750/mth util incl. Call 250-344-0047 Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town!

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1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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Townhouses 4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

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1 bdrm suite in town, private entrance, fireplace, hydro, wifi, laundry, parking incld. $700/mnt (single) $800 (couple) +DD. No pets/parties, refs req’d, long term prefd.

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2 large bdrm mobile home for rent on top of hill $750/mnth.

2/3/5 bdrm houses for rent completely new! Mature tenants (families pref’d) and refs req’d. Call 250-344-5996.

3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. New floors. Brand new approved wood stove with electric backup.

Newly painted.

Incl F/S/W/D. 1 Pet ok. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease.

Avail Feb.1 $1175/mth.

Call Mike 250-344-8385.

4 bdrm house avail. immdly. 3 baths open concept living area great for family call Troy 250344-1340. Can be furnished.

New 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath house for rent. Fully furnished and supplied.

Includes wi-fi, HDPVR and utilities. $1800.

No pets. Ref. req. call 250344-0047.

Newer 1 bdrm cabin w/ loft sitting on full basement on acreage South of Golden $950/month plus utls. No parties, no illegal activities.

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“Hearing aid technology is constantly improving and the success rate is much better than five years ago. Even the lower levels of technology are performing much better, so it’s important to stay on top of new developments,”he said.

Founded in Cranbrook five and a half years ago, Dynamic Hearing Solutions has expanded to include clinics in Invermere, Fernie, and Nelson. Having identified a demand for hearing related services in the area, audiologist and owner Brad Meulenbeld set up shop in the Invermere Medical Clinic and now offers hearing services for patients aged from 4 to 104. Hearing evaluations and hearing aid assessments form the core of the practice, but patients can also drop in for programming adjustments, onsite repairs and education seminars.

While the majority of patients who walk through the doors are over 65 years old, Meulenbeld also sees a number of younger people including school aged children with hearing impairments or middle ear infections.

He is also the only registered audiologist in the Invermere/Golden area who is certified to deal with veterans and Worksafe claims relating to noise exposure from the military or work. And as the only independent audiology clinic in the area, Dynamic Hearing Solutions has access to the latest equipment from over 20 manufacturers across the globe.

While the process of hearing loss can be quite confronting for patients at first, Meulenbeld says there are a number of steps in place to make the transition to hearing aids as smooth as possible. Beginning with a hearing evaluation, patients undergo audiometric testing to determine their precise hearing levels. The results are then analysed to see if listening devices are required, and those who are opt to go ahead receive round the clock care to ensure hearing aids are tailored to suit their needs.

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