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Long list on chopping block to balance budget District staff and trustees looking for feedback on potential reductions

BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

School District 20 is looking for community feedback on cost saving measures that could include the elimination of all exterior window washing and free bussing.

The annual grocery list of cuts, add ons or shifts in money placement has been developed based on a predicted deficit of nearly $730,000 in the 2014/2015 budget. This is largely a result of the Ministry of Education phasing out funding protection and an increase in staffing costs as a result of the CUPE contract settlement, according to superintendent of schools Greg Luterbach.

“We had hoped to have stopped the decline in enrolment, therefore we wouldn't need the funding protection,” said Luterbach. “But when we got to the end of last September, we sat at about 100 students less than we projected.”

Developing the 2014/2015 budget starts by maintaining all elements of last year's budget (status quo), followed by the creation of a “long list” of options toward achiev-

ing a balanced budget. After public feedback, a short list is created and lastly a recommendation to the board, which has the final say.

This year's long list, when every possibility “is thrown up on the board,” was sent out directly to parents recently in an effort to be transparent, said Luterbach.

Regularly, he would inform the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), which would then circulate the information to individual parent advisory committees.

“We recognize that the list is far reaching,” Luterbach said in an email that accompanied the budget adjustment list. “We also are very sensitive to the fact that many of the items on the list may impact our employees' livelihoods.”

The long list includes the reduction of up to five teachers to match the 3,786 students anticipated next school year, down from a previous enrolment of 3,915 students.

There are many options around reducing/eliminating teacher librarians and or library assistants, which is an option that tends to pop up annually.

Among the contentious items is the possibility of reducing one tradesperson and or eliminating all exterior windows washing and front See ALL, Page 3

Rossland school gets new name

BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

The former Rossland Secondary School (RSS) will keep its initials, after School District 20's board of education decided to rename it Rossland Summit School during Monday night's regular board meeting.

More than half of the trustees endorsed the new name, but not before there was some debate over calling it Rossland Public School first.

Trustees Lorraine Manning and Toni Druitti argued that the latter name was unique to the community and those looking to relocate wouldn't get confused with the new independent school, Seven

Summits Centre for Learning.

“To me, I think it might be a disadvantage to us because they might see the other summit school, rather than the public school,” said Manning. “You may lose students if people are searching on the website.”

Trustee Jen Carter recommended Rossland Summit School because she said it was the easiest choice.

“Some of the fiscal, the financial things that are involved in the name change may not be necessary if we go with the RSS initials and I think that it's important that we choose something that's going to make the transition as easy as possible,” she said.

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Vance Armstrong is one of the 13 Career Development Services (CDS) and Trail Association for Community Living clients involved in a new drama program that is putting on its first show this spring.

Finding a role in ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’

Organization’s drama program focuses on speech and movement development in a fun atmosphere

BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

A group of aspiring actors are quietly working behind the scenes to bring Greater Trail “The Greatest Show on Earth.”

Under direction of theatre expert Helen James, 13 Career Development Services (CDS) and Trail Association for Community Living clients have been meeting for the last five weeks to work on voice and movement. This week, the group starts to write and practice their script for the first theatre production put on by the organizations that support individuals with significant barriers.

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“You can see arguments between people who think they're the greatest thing on earth,” hinted James. “The group together is working on a show piece and in the end you'll realize that we ourselves are the greatest show on earth.”

James is a trained drama therapist and occupational therapist. She has worked with many local theatre groups over the years, including the Rossland Light Opera Players and the Columbia Phoenix Players, which she is currently the president of.

But this is the first time she's coached a group of developmentally-delayed adults.

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FROM PAGE 1 entrance pressure washing crews during the summer.

“When you’re $729,000 short, you’re looking at all options so this isn’t a preferred list, this is a brain-stormed list coming from staff that looks at all possibilities,” said Luterbach. “There is no doubt about it that this one (a drop in cleaning standards) has caught the eye of a number of people.”

Other cost-saving possibilities include eliminating school iPads/ laptops/secondary lab replacements and eliminating all bussing (the greatest savings of about $375,000) and providing $35 a month per child outside the walking limits.

“It’s a big savings to the board and is quite a drastic change so when you talk about trying to find $700,000 after we had to close two schools last year, it’s basically just looking at things differently,” added

Luterbach.

“Whether the board will do it, again will be up to the nine members who raise their hands.”

The public is invited to view the draft budget and fill out a survey on SD20’s website (www.sd20.bc.ca) or speak directly to a trustee. A presentation of the proposed balanced budget will be held April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre (KCLC), the Trail campus formally known as the Trail Middle School. No decisions will be made at this time.

The public will again be invited to take part in discussions April 28 at 7 p.m., when a second reading of the budget is scheduled as part of the board’s regular meeting at KCLC. The third and final reading of the budget, which doesn’t include debate, is set for May 2 at 5 p.m. at the same location.

Smart meters coming in fall

By Timothy Schafer Rossland News

Smart meters are coming.

FortisBC confirmed that the project to install new technology will begin in the fall of this year.

“We plan to advise customers well in advance of work commencing in the area,” said FortisBC spokesman Neal Pobran.

There will be approximately 130,000 meters installed throughout FortisBC’s service territory.

In July of 2013, FortisBC received approval from the BCUC to install advanced (smart) meters

in all its customer’s houses.

Pobran said FortisBC will be employing a subcontractor to do the actual meter exchanges.

“This was something we proposed in the original application to the B.C. Utilities Commission as a way to keep project costs low for our customers,” Proban explained.

The entire advanced meter project in the area is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.

Pobran said there was still an opt-out clause in effect for residents.

Name captures mountain culture

FROM PAGE 1 Trustee Gordon Smith appeared to win the rest of the votes over, providing his community’s perspective.

The Rossland resident said after much discussion with his neighbours and at the dinner table, he supported a name that captured the mountain town’s culture.

“Rossland Public School, in my opinion, was submitted quite a bit because it’s the obvious choice,” he said.

“But I think the community was trying to generate something that would do a little bit more than just an obvious name . . . we’re trying to capture the imagination of the residents and build some positive spirit back into that school after the reconfiguration changes.”

The board got to make the final call on the three remaining options, which included Rossland Summit Public School, Rossland Summit School and Rossland Public School.

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Submitted Debate students from J.L. Crowe (JLC) Secondary joined students from Rossland, Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Secondary and Nelson’s Trafalgar and L.V. Rogers schools to attend the Law Foundation Cup provincials held Feb. 28 to March 1, in Victoria.

The JLC members included: Emily Dawson, Jesse Bartsoff, Maggie Chan, Matthew McConnachie , Kyla Mears, Eliza Dawson and Keegan Fry as part of the 16-member West Kootenay Regional Team, which competed at Victoria’s Pacific Christian Academy.

The topic under discussion for the prepared crossexamination was “Be it resolved that citizens in jail have their right to vote revoked.”

In addition, students completed three rounds of impromptu debates whereby one side selected a topic

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The student debaters from West Kootenay schools, including Trail and Rossland, met with Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall (centre) at the Legislature in Victoria. from three possible Debate Seminar to be Students visited choices and the other held in Toronto in the Royal Museum team selected the early May. of BC, viewed the side.

Traveling to “Great White Shark” Congratulations Victoria also includ- at the IMAX theatre, are extended to ed other activities as toured the University Bartsoff and Emily students toured the of Victoria and were Dawson who placed Legislature, attended shown the Inner in the top 10, in the Question Period, Harbour and the eighth position, out and were introduced Legislature as the of 34 teams, in the to the House and lights cascaded over Senior category. recorded in Hansard. the evening hours.

Madeline GraceNelson-Creston Debate creates Wood of Rossland is MLA Michelle opportunities and the top Grade 9 stu- Mungall spoke to the these students were dent in the Kootenay students about civic shown how they Region and has been duties and respon- could take advantage selected to attend sibilities and the of the many possibilthe Junior National need to have a voice. ities.

Program encourages ideas and feelings

FROM PAGE 1 never critical of each other, and they are always seeing the best in each other,” she said. “Every session they turn up ready to work and they put their every effort into it.

“They are the most amazing group of people to work with.”

The drama program developed out of a client request and quickly morphed into a team effort.

The group is using CDS’s church for rehearsal and will be building not only sets but a stage for the facility just down the street from CDS’ office on Bay Avenue.

Clients like 21-year-old Keenan McLean are not only tasked with finding their inner actor but are involved in all other aspects of putting on a production from creating promotional material like posters and T-shirts to rolling up their sleeves to apply a coat of paint to the set and stage, which will be built at CDS’ West Kootenay Youth and Adult

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“I’ve learned that there are a lot of interesting people,” laughed McLean, after the group wrapped up a Friday session that included creating a character’s identity based on a hat and playing hot potato.

“It’s highly entertaining, we do a whole bunch of different stuff.”

Beyond learning the fundamentals of acting and putting on a production, the group is exercising its voices and movement through team-building training.

Some of the performers are nonverbal and will have speakers on stage to help them with their parts.

“We have been doing a lot of work with speech and expressing ourselves and those things are always good for being assertive in social situations when they need to be assertive so they can express themselves in an appropriate manner and if need be, a forceful manner,” said James. “We’ve been doing some work around ‘Say that, but say it

like you mean it!’”

CDS coordinator Sheila Adcock agrees that the program encourages individuals to express their ideas and feelings, which can be a struggle for some clients.

Honing these skills in a peer-supportive environment speaks to the organization’s prime focus of inclusion.

“We suggested a theatre group might allow them a space to build their skills and networks but also to be able to show the community their abilities,” said Adcock.

“So much of their world can be consumed with their disability-related needs and not so much to embrace their many unique skills so we wanted to give them a chance to showcase these skills.”

The community is invited to share in the excitement of the 20-minute show scheduled for April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets, available at the CDS office located at 1565 Bay Ave., go for $5 each and include snacks at the end of the production.

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IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE PROHIBITIONS – WHAT’S THE DEAL? It’s hyped as the toughest “don’t drink and drive” law in Canada. And there’s no doubt B.C.’s “immediate roadside prohibition” (IRP) program is scary, in more ways than one.

Since 2010, this provincial law has allowed police to issue on-the-spot driving suspensions at the roadside – and impound your vehicle – if a roadside test suggests you drove with a blood alcohol concentration of .05 or more. This is a lot lower than the .08 legal limit in the Criminal Code. And the driving prohibition starts immediately.

Suspensions can be for 3, 7 or 30 days if the device reads WARN (suggesting a level between .05 and .08), depending on whether it’s your first suspension or not. But it’s 90 days if the device reads FAIL, suggesting the level is above the legal limit in the Criminal Code (i.e., .08 or more).

As well, you face impound charges, money penalties and other costs – and you may also have to take a responsible driver course ($800-plus) and get an interlock device put in your car ($1,730plus) for a 30 or 90 day suspension. Driving prohibitions stay on your motor vehicle record, and you’ll face higher car insurance premiums too.

Hundreds gather to protest ferry cuts

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn of the B.C. legislature Tuesday to call for the provincial government to cancel its cuts to lower-usage ferry runs set to take effect in April.

Among the speakers at the rally were Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sheila Malcolmson, chair of the Islands Trust, the local government for the Gulf Islands.

Malcolmson told a cheering crowd that the taxpayer subsidy to BC Ferries has been overemphasized.

She said since the provincial Liberal government took office in 2001, ferry users have paid $5 billion in fares, while taxpayers have subsidized the operation by $1 billion.

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone said he welcomes protesters exercising their freedom of speech, but the intention to cut

$18.9 million from low-usage routes was made clear before the 2013 election.

The provincial subsidy to coastal ferries has increased by almost $90 million over three years, and cost reductions are needed to keep fares from rising further, he said.

“There are too many sailings on the BC Ferries system with utilization rates in the low teens and single digits, and I think British Columbians support us in believing that is not sustainable,” Stone said.

“There are more staff than cars and passengers on many of these sailings.”

Opposition critics resumed their focus on the impact of ferry cuts in the legislature Tuesday.

NDP leader Adrian Dix called on the government to do an economic impact study on tourism and other business in coastal communities.

Dix quoted Premier

Christy Clark from her radio talk show in 2008, where she argued that fare hikes were reaching the point where they would produce net revenue loss.

North Island MLA Claire Trevena, the NDP critic on ferries, reminded Stone that replacing the Queen of Chilliwack with the much smaller, opendecked MV Nimpkish on the summer run from Bella Bella to Bella Coola has been greeted with dismay by tourism operators.

Stone said the existing service to Bella Coola carries about 500 vehicles during a 13-week season, with a public subsidy that works out to $2,500 per vehicle carried.

Trevena suggested that given the lack of facilities on the Nimpkish for a sailing of more than nine hours, an ad campaign for the Discovery Coast ferry route might include the slogan, “coming soon, drinkable water.”

If you need to drive a vehicle for work, obviously a suspension could also play havoc with your employment.

But as a series of court cases show, the IRP program’s draw-backs overshadow its good intentions. In the zeal to keep drunk drivers off the roads, too much fairness has been sacrificed.

The problem isn’t with the law’s goal to minimize the mayhem caused by drunk driving – it’s that an unfair process, offering insufficient protection, can ensnare too many innocent people.

Here are some examples.

In late 2011, our courts decided that parts of the law were unconstitutional. The province changed the law – so since mid-June, 2012, police officers have had to swear to their IRP reports, which go to the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV). A false report risks perjury charges.

But the OSMV, responsible for IRP reviews (appeals) if demanded, continued to accept unsworn police reports.

When challenged in court, the OSMV argued this was allowed under some other parts of the law.

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Our courts have also thrown out IRP’s because the officer based them on the device alone – without other reasons to think the driver’s driving ability was affected by alcohol, though the law requires this (the OSMV will likely appeal a recent case).

Remember, you initially have only 7 days to apply for a review of an IRP. The review process is quite limited and there’s little fair process protection in the face of an up-front “conviction.” In a recent case, the BC Supreme Court also noted that in many IRP reviews, the OSMV seems to try to rationalize desired results.

Still, there are now many ways to win in a review of an IRP. If you are or have ever been caught up in an IRP (or OSMV review) situation, don’t just roll over – see your lawyer.

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A service for family and close friends will be held at “Carberry’s Chapel” on March 14, 2014, followed by interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Dennis’s name may be made to Kidsport Greater Trail, c/o Trail Recreation/Aquatic Centre 1875 Columbia Avenue, V1R 4T8.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca. *** CAVASIN, AMILCARE (MIKE) – of Trail passed away on March 8, 2014 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Mike was born on March 2, 1927 in Cavasagra, Treviso, Italy.

Mike enjoyed singing opera, gardening and was a member of the Colombo Lodge.

He worked at Cominco for over 35 years.

He is survived by his wife Adele, his daughters Sue (Mike), Lida (Glenn) and his granddaughters Kristy (Jeff) and Jackie (Derek). He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Parish on Friday, March 14, 2014

at 11:00 am with Father Martin Bettin Ofm, Celebrant. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mike’s name may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada at 2004940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4K6 or online at www.kidney.ca or to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Health Hospital Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench Road, 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 *** MARCHIORI, FLORENCE (FLORA) – Born in Trail, BC on November 25, 1929.

It is with great sorrow and joy that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother on March 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years.

Flora is survived by husband Roy, her daughter Marie (Joe) Hughes, her granddaughters; Danielle (Kris) Courtoreille of Kelowna, Marlise LeRose of Edmonton, Candice Hughes (Joel Graf) of Trail, her grandson Devin Hughes of Vancouver and her great-grandchildren; Ryley, Brooklyn, Isaiah, Lucian, Dayton and Delylah. Flora is also survived by her sister Vicki Bisaro of Trail, her sister-in-law Peggy Colonello of Winnipeg and in-laws Ron and Norma Milne of Trail, and many nieces and nephews their children and grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents Luigi and Luigia Colonello, her son Raymund, her brother Alec Colonello of Winnipeg, her sister Val Farnsworth and great- grandson Phoenix of Trail.

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The family would like to send their many thanks to Dr. Campbell and the doctors who filled in for her on the weekends, the nurses and the staff on the third floor and the doctors and nurses of the emergency room and ICU for their kindness and care. To those friends who visited and spent time with Flora while in hospital, thank you. Special thanks to long-time neighbour and friend Anna Anselmo.

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‘Middle class squeeze’ falls on younger generation

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he “middleclass squeeze.”

Opposition political parties bandy about this phrase to score points against incumbent governments, while governing parties go out of their way to suggest their critics exaggerate.

The truth is, no political party is giving us the straight goods about what is happening to the middle-class. This fact was re-affirmed recently when Statistics Canada released new wealth data.

These data show the squeeze is primarily on younger generations, not all in the middle class.

Consider, for example, the very middle class household age 65 and over. Its net worth is up $190,000 compared to 1999, carrying on a trend of impressive wealth accumulation for seniors that goes back to the mid-1970s. The typical retiree gained all these extra assets while taking on very little additional debt – just $9,500, or 5 per cent of their extra wealth.

Similarly, wealth for the typical 55 to 64 year-

old household jumped by $179,000, eight times faster than their total debt grew.

The story for younger Canadians is strikingly different. Net worth rose $2,000 for the typical household under age 35 compared to the same age group in 1999. This minor increase leaves them well behind the wealth reported by the same aged household in 1977.

The news for the typical household aged 35 to 44 may sound better, because their net worth increased by $58,000 since 1999.

But they gain this wealth only by taking on an extra $80,000 in debt.

Housing is a lynch pin in the generational divide. After adjusting for inflation, average housing values have nearly doubled. For those who bought homes decades ago, higher prices mean more wealth.

But what’s been good for a generations of seniors and those heading into retirement has been bad for their kids and grandchildren. Statistics Canada data show that the

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typical 25 to 34 year old working full-time must pay far higher housing prices with wages that are 11 per cent (or about $3 per hour) lower than the same aged person in 1976.

This is pushing the dream of home ownership out of reach for many younger Canadians, or saddling them with very heavy debts compared to a generation ago, even though today’s down payment often purchases a smaller yard, a Condo, or requires a longer commute.

Young people’s wages are losing ground, despite the fact they are twice as likely to have post-secondary education compared to a generation ago. To cope, we have seen many

young people adapt by devoting more time to the labour market, which is a major reason why there has been a dramatic shift toward dual earner households. But after adjusting for inflation, two young people still bring home little more than what one breadwinner often did in the mid-1970s. The result?

Generations under age 45 are squeezed. Squeezed for time at home. Squeezed for money, because they pay higher tuition and housing prices with lower wages. And when they choose to have kids, they are squeezed for child care services, which remain in short supply, and often cost more than a postsecondary education.

Political parties are content to ignore Generation Squeeze in favour of misleading facts about the middleclass because the age analysis calls into question government budgets.

Canadians are used to spending around $45,000 annually per retiree on things we care about for our older family members, like medical care and old

age security. All the while, we show little interest in adapting the $12,000 we spend annually per person under age 45 to support young families, school, post-secondary, employment insurance, etc.

Alberta is the most recent government to showcase this pattern with its 2014 budget. Spending patterns determined by previous budgets show it intends to add more than $800 million in annual spending for the 11 per cent of the population aged 65-plus, compared to around $500 million for the 63 per cent of the population under age 45.

No doubt, there are many squeezed in Canada by the market and government budgets. But it’s not the middle-class in general. Political parties distract from the need to adapt for younger generations so long as they suggest otherwise.

Paul Kershaw is a University of BC Policy Professor in the School of Population Health, and Founder of the Generation Squeeze campaign (gensqueeze.ca).

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he referendum on in the United Kingdom, manScotland’s independ- aging around $350 billion in ence is only six months assets and employing 5,000 away, and suddenly the people in Scotland. cautious sparring between the Ninety percent of Standard Conservative-led coalition gov- Life’s four million UK customernment in London and First ers do not live in Scotland, Minister Alex Salmond’s pro- however, and it warned that it independence government in might have to leave if the Scots Edinburgh has turned into voted for independence. A poll open war. London won the first subsequently revealed that 36 battles, and the “No” side will percent of Scottish firms would probably win the referendum consider leaving following a in September – “yes” vote. but it is going to It was a cold be a long war. shower for the The opening Scottish National shot was fired Party (SNP), and

by Chancellor the number of George Osborne people planning in London, who to vote “yes” in declared that the referendum GWYNNE an independent dropped to 32 Scotland could percent, while the not negotiate a “noes” remained currency union unchanged at 57 World Affairs with the rest of percent. Lots of the United Kingdom. With only Scots would like independence one-tenth of Britain’s popula- if it doesn’t cost them anytion, Scotland is just too small thing, but they don’t want it to demand an equal say in how badly enough to risk any major the pound is run. Besides, why changes. Unless something would London want to keep the changes quite dramatically, the responsibility for Scotland’s final vote will be 60-40 or more huge and rather dodgy banking against independence. sector?

So what are the Scottish Alex Salmond responded Nationalists really hoping to by threatening to repudiate achieve? Originally Salmond Scotland’s share of the nation- planned to build support for al debt if London wouldn’t independence through a long agree to a currency union, but period of successful governthe conclusion was obvious. ment within the UK, but the Scotland could go on using the SNP’s landslide victory in 2011, British pound if it wanted (like in the depth of the recession, Panama and East Timor use the stoked unrealistic hopes among US dollar), but it could have no his militants and forced his formal link. hand. Nevertheless, he probNext was the president of ably knew he was going to lose the European Commission, this one.

Jose Manuel Barroso, who That’s how it worked in warned that it would be “dif- Quebec in the 1980 referenficult, if not impossible” for an dum, which the separatists independent Scotland to join lost 60-40. The idea of leavthe European Union. Other EU ing Canada and striking out members that don’t want their on their own frightened the own autonomous regions to French-speaking majority in secede would almost certainly Quebec too much at the time. block Scotland’s membership But it did put the question on – Barroso was talking mainly the table, and it never really about Spain and the separatists went away again. in Catalonia – and one veto is Salmond will know the hisenough. tory of Quebec separatism well, Independence was look- for it is the best analogy to his ing more complex and expen- own situation. He will be aware sive by the minute – and then that the second referendum, Standard Life spoke up. The in 1995, came within a hair’s Edinburgh-based company is breadth of succeeding. And he the largest pension provider will have noticed that the sep-

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aratist Parti Quebecois is still around, is likely to win the provincial election due on April 7 – and will almost certainly call a third referendum in the next few years.

It’s what English-speaking Quebecers call the “neverendum”, but it actually does end eventually. You only have to win the referendum once. After 34 years of this, the “Rest of Canada” really doesn’t care any more, so there will be no pleas to Quebec to stay this time, no special offers to sweeten the Confederation.

The “Rest of the United Kingdom” is already there: the English, in particular, seem distinctly unmoved by the prospect of Scottish independence.

This may be because Scotland has much less of the UK’s population than Quebec has of Canada’s (one-tenth vs. onefifth), and because Scotland is at the far end of Britain whereas Quebec is in the middle of Canada. So maybe it will only take two referendums in Scotland.

They should pray that this is so, because the four-decade, three-referendum scenario is pretty grim. In Quebec, it caused the most spectacular case of “planning blight” in recent history. The perpetual uncertainty about Quebec’s political and economic future drove the corporate headquarters out (they moved to Toronto), and the immigrants and the investment went elsewhere. The population numbers in Canada’s two biggest provinces tell the story.

In 1980, the year of the first referendum, there were 6.5 million people in Quebec and 8.5 million in Ontario, and the ratio had been steady for most of the century. There are now 8.2 million people in Quebec – and 13.4 million in Ontario. Montreal had always been Canada’s biggest city, but Toronto is now more than 50 percent bigger.

Salmond must know that this is where he is taking Scotland. He presumably thinks it is worth it.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here.

One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

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Nitehawks blow out Leafs in Game 3

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Following a 1-0 loss on Saturday, the Beaver Valley Nitehawks found their scoring touch in Game 3 of the KIJHL Neil Murdoch division final as they skated to a 7-0 shutout victory over the Nelson Leafs on Monday at the Hawks Nest.

After a tight-checking, scoreless first period, Ryan Edwards would net the winner at 17:37 of the second period to give the Hawks a 2-1 series advantage.

Leafs goaltender Patrick Zubick made a pad save off a point-blank shot from Braden Fuller, but lost sight of the rebound, and Edwards would backhand it into the open net to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

“It feels great, the third game is always big in a series, so it was nice to come out and get the win,” said Edwards who recently received the Most Sportsmanlike Player award in the KIJHL. For the first 20 minutes it looked as though the game would be a carbon copy of Game 2 with suffocating checking and few scoring chances, but once Davidson solved Zubick early in the second, the goals came in bunches.

“Tonight we just got our feet going, we got the pucks deep, we got hits, we forced turnovers, we got traffic and lots of shots so I think that was the big difference,” said Edwards.

Dallas Calvin put the Hawks up 2-0, banging in a quick back-door pass from behind the net from Fuller that had Zubick going the other way. Twenty-five seconds later, the Hawk’s rookie, Fuller, would then make it 3-0 when he chipped the puck into the open net after a nice feed from Calvin.

Edwards would score his second of the night on the power play when he took a pass from Jacob Boyczuk in the high slot, glided in, then sniped it glove side on Zubick with three minutes to play in the second period.

The flurry of goals was a relief for a Hawks team that hadn’t netted a single marker in over 80 minutes of hockey.

“A lot of times the nerves get the best of you and you want to do more than you should,” said Nitehawk assistant coach Kevin Limbert.

“You hang on the puck a little bit too long, you’re trying harder, but it almost counteracts your success. So we started moving the puck quicker up ice, we started making a lot more tape-to-

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Beaver Valley Nitehawks forward Ryan Edwards scored the winner on this play banging in a Braden Fuller rebound for his first of five points on the night, as the Hawks soared to a 7-0 victory over the Nelson Leafs Monday at the Beaver Valley Arena. tape passes, busting through Edwards, Calvin, McKinnon, seams and when you play and Fuller were prime Leaf with that kind of pace it’s targets throughout the tough to cover.” physical match.

Hawks goalie Brett Clark Fuller was drawn into a stopped 24 shots on the night fight by Leafs defenceman for the shut out, and was Rayce Miller at 3:25 of the good early makmiddle frame, ing 20 saves “Obviously, they while Calvin was through the first the victim of a don’t want to two periods.

Jamie Vlanich see themselves But the hit-to-the-head Nitehawks late in the second go down threewould demorallooked shakgames-to-one so and ize the Leafs en coming off the we expect a desin the third, ice. scoring their perate effort and M i d w a y fifth goal on through the their best game, the power play third period, and we got to be McKinnon took just 34 seconds into the period a vicious spear ready to come when Archie from Robson back with our McKinnon Cramer who own.” banged in a received a match quick Edwards’ penalty and a kevin limbert pass from one-game susbehind the net. pension, and K e a n a n Edwards was Patershuk would net his hacked mercilessly throughsecond of the playoffs at 10:48 out the night, but to the playwelcoming AP goalie Jason ers’ credit, the Hawks kept Mailhiot to the crease, and their composure.

Calvin would add the safe“You’re winning so you ty off a Patershuk set up to got to be happy, and can’t let round out the scoring. anything bother you,” said Edwards had a five-point Edwards. “If you take a pennight with two goals and alty you put your team down, three assists, while Calvin and that can turn the game, scored twice and added two so you just got to stay out helpers to send him to the of it.” top of playoff scoring leaders Edwards has been one with 15 points. Fuller had tal- of the most disciplined lied three points before being Nitehawks throughout ejected in the second period his career, and this season for fighting. accumulated just 18 minutes The Hawks top players like in penalties over 50 games,

while leading the Hawks in scoring with 31 goals, 53 assists, and 84 points.

The Nitehawks outshot the Leafs for the third consecutive game 44 to 24, and went 3-for-7 on the power play while the Leafs were 0-for-5.

However, Limbert knows the Hawks will need a similar effort in the coming matches, if the they are to prevail.

“I expect a big response from them (the Leafs),” said Limbert. “I can’t imagine they’re too happy with the result tonight, and they are going to come out with some renewed fire.

“Obviously, they don’t want to see themselves go down three-games-to-one, so we’re going to expect a desperate effort and their best game, and we got to be ready to come back with our own.”

Game 4 was played on Tuesday night but scores were unavailable.

The series will switch to Nelson on Thursday with the puck drop at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Community Complex, and return to the B.V. Arena on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. tilt for Game 6.

KIJHL notes: In other action Kimberley took a 2-1 series edge over Creston with a 4-1 victory, while the North Okanagan Knights won their first game of the series over the Osoyoos Coyotes 4-3.

The Coyotes hold a 2-1 series advantage.

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Swimmers roar at Madness Meet

By Times Contributor Swimmers from the Trail Regional Academy of Excellence competed in the Kamloops Spring Madness Swim Meet over the weekend with roaring results.

The athletes set new team records and achieved personal best (PB) times in the longcourse event, where swimmers compete in 50-metre pools as opposed to short course or 25-metre pool meets.

Sharman Thomas, 14, won the boys 100metre backstroke and 1,500-m freestyle, and came third in the 200 free, 200 back, and 200 Individual Medley.

Samuel Matthew, 14, won the 200-m free and came second in the 200 and 400-m IM, 100 and 200-m Breast Stroke, 100-m Free and also achieved a PB in the 200-m back.

Jackson Konkin, 13, won the 1,500-m free shaving two minutes and 46.66 seconds off his previous PB time. He also placed first overall in the 13-and-under boys 200-m free, second in the 400-m free and 200-m back and was third place in the 100-m free, 100-m back and 200-m IM. Dylan Kormendy took top spot in the 10-andunder age group winning the 200, 400, and 800-m free, the 200-m IM as well as the 100-m back, breast and fly, while Ian Markus, age 12, placed third in the 100, 200 and 1,500-m free events.

Abygail Elwood topped the girls 13-andunder category in the 400 and 800-m freestyle and came second in the 100 and 200-m fly, swimming all events in personal best times.

Eden Kormendy, 13, won gold in the girls 100 and 200-m breaststroke and 200-m IM and had a most improved first place 200-m backstroke swim.

Tess Markus won the 50-m free in the girl’s 14-year-old age group and came third in the 100 and 400 free, and 200-m IM. Maneet Natt, 17, came second in the 100 and 200-m breast and 200-m free events and also set new team records.!

Kira Konkin, 12, Kayla Fraser, 13, and Cyan Ross Van Mierlo, 12, have been part of the athlete development program this season and competed in their first 800-m freestyle long course event. The three girls also achieved the regional qualifying standard while swimming PB’s in their 200-m IM.

Crowe golfers tee off Submitted On Monday the J.L Crowe and Stanley Humphries (SHSS) secondary school golf teams travelled to Clarkston, Wash. to tee up their seasons.

The 18-team Invitational tournament featured some of the best teams in the inland Northwest.

A total of 90 players hit the fairway in extremely windy conditions that made golfing even more difficult.

Despite the tough conditions, Braden McKay from J.L. Crowe finished third overall, two shots back of tournament

medalist Eric Ansett from Ferris High School in Spokane.

The J.L Crowe team had a decent day finishing in 11th place.

Trevor Browell, Aiden Browell and Nathan McKay rounded out the Crowe team. Post Falls Secondary from Idaho won the event.

SHSS, with a fairly inexperienced team, managed a 16th place and were led by Grade 8 golfer Ely Overennay. He finished tied for 32nd place.Rounding out the SHSS players were Malcolm Burk, Turner Simpson, Like Matthews and Joel Croteau.

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Sports K of C free throw championship

Scoreboard

Hockey Western Hockey League

EASTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt x-Edmonton 68 47 18 2 1 279 169 97 x-Regina 69 38 25 3 3 244 236 82 x-Calgary 69 45 17 3 4 271 197 97 x-Medicine Hat 69 42 23 3 1 247 188 88 x-Kootenay 68 39 25 2 2 226 194 82 x-Swift Current 69 35 25 3 6 234 219 79 Prince Albert 68 33 30 3 2 226 239 71 Red Deer 69 33 31 1 4 202 215 71 Brandon 69 31 29 6 3 253 258 71 Moose Jaw 69 20 40 3 6 191 272 49 Saskatoon 68 16 47 2 3 191 290 37 Lethbridge 69 12 52 2 3 163 341 29 WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt x-Kelowna 68 54 10 0 4 293 170 112 x-Portland 68 50 13 2 3 318 199 105 x-Victoria 68 47 17 1 3 228 168 98 x-Seattle 68 40 22 2 4 226 230 86 x-Spokane 68 38 24 3 3 232 199 82 x-Everett 68 36 23 7 2 202 194 81 x-Vancouver 69 31 27 7 4 223 235 73 Tri-City 68 28 32 3 5 169 211 64 Prince George 70 26 36 3 5 229 297 60 Kamloops 69 13 51 2 3 166 292 31 z-league title; y-conf title;d-div leader; x-clinched playoff berth.

Wednesday’s games Edmonton at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Regina, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Kelowna at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 64 42 17 5 89 204 143 Toronto 66 35 23 8 78 196 199 Montreal 66 35 24 7 77 166 166 Tampa Bay 65 34 24 7 75 186 171 Detroit 64 29 22 13 71 171 179 Ottawa 65 28 25 12 68 185 213 Florida 64 24 33 7 55 156 206

Buffalo

64 19 37 8 46 128 188 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 64 43 17 4 90 204 159 N.Y. Rangers 65 35 26 4 74 171 162 Philadelphia 64 33 24 7 73 183 188 Columbus 64 33 26 5 71 186 178 Washington 66 30 26 10 70 193 200 New Jersey 65 28 24 13 69 161 167 Carolina 64 27 28 9 63 160 184 N.Y. Islanders 67 25 33 9 59 188 228 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 64 44 14 6 94 211 145 Chicago 65 38 13 14 90 223 172 Colorado 65 42 18 5 89 199 172 Minnesota 64 34 22 8 76 158 157 Dallas 64 31 23 10 72 185 179 Winnipeg 66 30 28 8 68 182 192 Nashville 65 27 28 10 64 156 194 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 65 43 15 7 93 208 160 San Jose 65 41 17 7 89 199 157 Los Angeles 66 38 22 6 82 162 139 Phoenix 65 30 24 11 71 181 188 Vancouver 67 29 28 10 68 157 181 Calgary 65 25 33 7 57 152 194 Edmonton 65 22 35 8 52 162 21

BCHL Monday Games Victoria 9 Alberni 2 Alberni leads series 3-2 Langley 3 Surrey 0 Langley leads series 3-2 West Kelowna 4 Vernon 1 Vernon leads series 3-2 P.G. 3 Coquitlam 2 Coquitlam leads series 3-2 Powell River 5 Nanaimo 3 Powell River wins series 4-1 Tuesday Games (Scores Unavailable) Victoria at Alberni 7 p.m.

Langley at Surrey 7 p.m.

W.Kelowna at Vernon 7 p.m.

PG at Coquitlam 7 p.m.

Paralympics

SOCHI, Russia - Medals table at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games Nation G S B Tot Russia 11 14 34 Ukraine 3 3 5 11 Canada 1 2 4 7 U.S. 0 3 4 7 Japan 2 1 2 5 Germany 4 0 0 4 Austria 2 2 0 4 France 2 1 1 4 Slovakia 2 1 0 3 Britain 1 1 1 3 Sweden 1 0 1 2 Belarus 0 0 2 2 Spain 1 0 0 1

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The Knights of Columbus held its District Free Throw Championship last month with winners including from left: Alberto Pasqualotto, age 10, from St. Michael’s School, Zachary Park, 11, St. Michael’s, Nicole Smith, 12, Webster, Laura Foyle, 11, Webster, Antonio Pasqualotto, 12, St. Michael’s, and Pete Pasqualotto, 13, J. L. Crowe. Also K of C volunteer – Buzz Nutini.

Missing is Savanna Lighburn, 10, from Rossland.

Sledge hockey

Canada downs Czechs

THE CANADIAN PRESS Westlake broke the SOCHI, Russia - scoreless tie at 7:33 Greg Westlake scored of the second period, the game’s only goal ripping a shot upstairs while Corbin Watson from in tight for his made seven saves for second goal of the his second straight tournament. shutout Tuesday as Canada had a numCanada defeated the ber of chances to Czech Republic 1-0 in extend the lead but sledge hockey at the was forced to hang x 7"late as the Czechs Sochi Paralympics.2.8125"on

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Beaver Valley – Montrose Hall Thursday, April 3, 2014- 5:30 p.m.

City of Trail – Trail Council Chambers Monday, April 7, 2014 – 4:00 p.m.

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made one final push in the dying seconds.

“They’re a big team.

They’re physical,” said Westlake. “They’ve got a lot of men on their team.

“It’s a lot of cycling against the Czechs.

They have a big goalie so you have to pick your spots. If you’re not shooting the puck well it’s going to be a low-scoring game.”

Canada has surrendered just one goal on 18 shots through three round-robin victories while outscoring its opponents 15-1.

Czech goalie Michal Vapenka stopped 17 shots in defeat as his team was eliminated from the competition.

“We had some scoring chances, there was just no finish,” said Canadian head coach Mike Mondin. “The kid in net is a good goalie.

“He’s a big guy so they’re trying to go high and we shot a lot of them over the net.”

Canada clinched first place in its pool and will take on the United States in one of Thursday’s semifinals.

The Americans, who won gold four years ago in Vancouver, dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision to the host Russians earlier Tuesday to finish second in their group.

Russia will meet Norway in the other semifinal.

Elsewhere on Tuesday, biathlete Mark Arendz battled pouring rain and dense fog to win a bronze medal in the men’s 12.5-kilometre standing category.

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faithful in our marriage.

After being an understanding wife all of these years, I now question whether he can be trusted. What should I do? He will never go to a marriage counselor. -- Upset in Illinois Dear Upset: This note is 10 years old and doesn’t say very much.

Your husband is not likely to admit to anything, and in fact, there may be nothing to confess. Either forgive his failings and concentrate on the good marriage you claim to have had, or get into counseling for yourself and decide what your next move is. We think the

communicate with his exes, you might choose to stop.

Dear Annie: I’m writing about the letter from “Heartbroken,” whose fiance broke off their engagement after he discovered that she kissed another guy while drinking and dancing in a bar. Good for him. She is not ready to be married or in any type of committed relationship. She is selfish, disloyal and lacking in self-control.

In bars and clubs, the atmosphere is highly sexual, and in my opinion, just going there is a form of cheating because you’re looking to flirt. My guess is she did more than just kiss this guy, but that was the only part her fiance found out about. She probably doesn’t feel obligated to be more honest than that.

We have lost an understanding of what makes a true, loving relationship. It is built on trust, loyalty, sacrifice, kindness and

a love that makes us want to protect our partner from hurt, a love that builds them up and gives them the confidence to be better. “ H e a r t b r o k e n ’s ” fiance saw the writing on the wall. If he isn’t enough for her in the honeymoon stage

of their relationship, how will she behave in five or 10 years, when their lives have fallen into the daily grind that happens in all long-term relationships? What scares me the most is that she and so many others feel that what she did is no

big deal. -- All About Respect Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

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note is not evidence of a betrayal, and you should let it go.

Dear Annie: My 50-year-old son was just divorced for the second time. I love both of his exes as friends, and they are nice women. But he told me that I am not to speak to them anymore.

I never thought his divorcing his wives meant they divorced the rest of the family.

I love my son, but I don’t like his demand.

What is your advice?

-- Nantucket Dear Nantucket: We dislike it when people issue demands to others about who their friends can be.

Are there grandchildren involved? If so, inform your son that it is necessary to maintain a civil relationship with his exes for the sake of the children.

Otherwise, determine what the consequences will be. If your son threatens to cut off contact with you if you

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for more than 50 years and once had a very enjoyable and compatible sex life, even though my husband didn’t want any children and refused to discuss it.

After 27 years of wedded bliss, my husband had major surgery. He developed erectile dysfunction and became afraid of dying. Our sex life ended. But he was depressed and began drinking heavily, especially when he retired early for health reasons.

Recently, while going through some paperwork, I came across a handwritten note with a great deal of sexual innuendo, and it was not directed at me. This totally shocked me. The note was written about 10 years ago. I asked him to explain the note, and of course, he denied he wrote it and became very agitated, claiming he always has been

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, March 13, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an excellent day for research or to seek solutions and look for hidden answers.

You are determined, logical and will not stop until you find what you’re looking for.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Listen to advice from someone who is older or more experienced than you, because it could be valuable.

Quite likely, you will meet this person in a group setting.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You will impress bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs with your conscientious attitude and willingness to accept your duties. They see you as a sure bet for a longtime thing.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make future travel plans today because you want to think ahead. This is also an excellent day to study any

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subject or work on a thesis, book or writing project.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You can make headway today dealing with debt, taxes, insurance matters, inheritances and anything that has to do with shared property. Someone older might have good advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Make long-range plans with partners and close friends today. Sit down and have a practical, heart-toheart discussion. You can accomplish a lot.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It’s easy to be productive at work today, because you are keen to get things done and willing to accept your responsibilities, even to do routine tasks. Bravo!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Parents and teachers will have success in dealing with children and young people today. This is also a good day

to make future, long-range plans about vacations and the arts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family discussions will go well today, especially regarding practical plans for the future. This is also a good day to listen to your elders and discuss a family business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Choose work that requires attention to detail and con-

centration, because you have this today. You are focused, disciplined and patient, which is all you need to get the job done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Sit down with bosses or authority figures to discuss future finances, including your earnings. If you shop today, you will want to buy things that are practical and long-lasting.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You are highly disciplined today and will welcome an opportunity to work.

Whatever you do will give you satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment.

YOU BORN TODAY You are fascinated by the notion of destiny and predetermined causes. Many of you can make predictions. You are easygoing and accepting; nevertheless, you have high

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standards. You are aware of your personal evolution and value opportunities for growth. Whatever you do, you are courageous. This year a major change might take place that is perhaps as significant as what took place around 2005.

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LOVELY NELSON APARTMENTS AVAILABLE! Some rent controlled, including water & hydro, references required.

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2-3 BDR DUPLEX, SALMO: Available immediately, np, f/s, w/d hookups, $700/ mo. +utilities.

2BDR APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Bright, spacious, f/s, laundry, close to amenities, ns np, $725/mo. +utilities.

2BDR HOUSE ON 5 ACRES: 5 minutes south of Kaslo. Looking for responsible, clea tenant(s), $650/mo. +utilities. 250-354-1698 3 BDR HOUSE, NELSON: Newly refurbishe perfect for family, close to schools, $1500/ mo. Contact Colleen or Nick, 250-229-2333 or 250-229-4771.

3 BDR MAIN FLOOR HOUSE, CASTLEGAR Nice, updated, 5 appliances, double garage $950/mo. +utilities. 250-365-5896.

3BDR HOUSE, NEWLY RENOVATED: With large yard, Slocan City, available Jan. 1, $90 mo. +utilities. 250-365-7574.

3BDR MOBILE: In Sunny Bridgeview Cresc Ootischenia, close to all amenities/college, $750/mo. +utilities. 250-365-3733.

3BDR, 2BATH, ROSSLAND: Spacious Heritage home, hardwood oors, large priva yard, available Feb. 1. 250-368-1066.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Newly renovate fully furnished 1 bdr, 1 bath basement suite, centrally located in Castlegar, close to store shops and bus routes, 1 car parking availab cable and internet included, ns/np, $750/mo including utilities. 250-365-6772.

BALFOUR WATERFRONT: 1 bdr apartment all utilities included, laundry, Jan. 1, semi-furnished $625/mo. 604-315-5632/604 926-7362 ffarshi@hotmail.com BRIGHT, SUNNY, QUIET BACHELOR SUITE: In family home, private entrance, newly renovated, ns/np, $595 utilities includ 250-365-1465.

CASTLEGAR 1BDR PLUS DEN: Available immediately, on bus route, w/d, garage, separate entrance, ns/np, $700/mo., utilities included. 250-229-5703.

COZY TRAILER: In quiet nature setting, 15 minutes west of Nelson, in friendly commun $390/mo. includes heat & electric. Sorry, no dogs. 250-359-8280.

DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Renovated 3b apartment, laundry, ns/np, quiet couple/fami available immediately, $1150/mo., utilities included. Rent negotiable. 250-365-4914 (leave msg).

FRUITVALE, 2BDR: Remodeled, w/d, $595/ mo. 250-367-9676.

GLADE 2BDR HOUSE PLUS WORKSHOP Newly renovated, on riverfront acreage, $1150/mo. +utilities. 778-962-0044, rosa101@gmx.de LARGE 1 BDR SUITE: 5 minutes from Nels $1000/mo. utilities included (+extras). 250-8 4767. Available Feb.1.

LARGE 4BDR HOUSE ON ACREAGE, SLOCAN VALLEY: Bright, hardwood oors, woodstove, large kitchen, garden, private/qu $990/mo. 250-355-0035.

LOWER KASLO: Nice, clean 1bdr suite in heritage four-plex, close to beach, 2 decks,

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Real Estate Houses For Sale TRAIL (Sunningdale) 2bd., 1bth., basement, large carport, patio, workshop. Close to amenties. $184,900. 250-3641940

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 2BD. F/S, Ground floor. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $650/mo. 250-362-3316 E.TRAIL, 3Bdrm., clean, quiet, responsible adults 40+.

N/S, N/P, Long Term. 250368-9186, 250-364-1669 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dryer. 250-368-3055 TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo.

Avail. Immed. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 1bdrm. $510./mo. N/S, N/P, senior oriented, underground parking. 250-368-8423

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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca OPEN HOUSE

Saturday March 15 11am-1pm

340 Grandview Place, Genelle

2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail

STING NEW LI

1602 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

STING NEW LI

#409 - 1510 Nickleplate Road, Rossland

$239,000

112 - 4th Street, Salmo

$109,000

1268 Pine Avenue, Trail

$879,000

$89,000

Move into this well-kept and super clean house! Features 2 bdrm on main and 2 up. Also on property is a large (20’ by 22’) shop with alley access.

Price includes 5 appliances.

Live the dream! This gorgeous custombuilt home features stunning views and quality workmanship. Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms with master suite, gas fireplace and an open floor-plan with oodles of windows. You have to see it to believe it!

If you are looking for space, this is it!

3 bdrms, 2 baths situated on a 60x100 corner lot. Home offers a covered deck, single car garage, bamboo floors, massive mud room for all your toys and a large basement space for storage.

Nothing to do but move in!

Call your REALTOR® today.

This 1 bdrm apartment has just been renovated. Featuring new floors, baseboards, kitchen, bathroom and fresh paint. At this price you can finally afford a vacation property, a great rental property or even an amazing place to live.

Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Each level has its own energy efficient Heat Pump. Retail and Residential space in a great location.

This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing.

This property is located in a busy section of downtown Trail on Pine Avenue, directly across the street from Ferarro foods. The property consists of a 50x100 foot vehicle parking area. Adjacent to a 2 storey 50x100 building.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

439 Rossland Avenue, Trail

910 Tamarack Crescent, Genelle

3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail

Attention investors or business owners - Exciting opportunity - looking for a very solid commercial building - 5000 sq. ft. plus basements - updated mechanics with separate meters and central heal and A/C - Prime location in Downtown Trail - possible financing available.

Cozy 1 bdrm/2 bath home with newer appliances, laminate flooring, new hot water tank, and fresh paint. With 5% down, your mortgage payment could be $350 (3.59% 25 yr amort interest and terms subject to change).

Full package: 3 bdrm 2 bath on main, plus 1 bdrm 1 bath self-contained inlaw suite. 14x14 shop and 2 car garage, great storage and fully landscaped .51 acre flat lot.

3 bdrm/3 bath split-level home with new windows and doors, high efficiency furnace, hot water tank, heat pump and a/c unit. This home has been completely renovated and is ready to move in and enjoy!

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101

$159,000

$170,000

STING NEW LI

$69,900

1386 Cedar Avenue, Trail

$399,000

ICE NEW PR

No neighbours on both sides! This 2 bdrm, 1 bath house features large covered deck, enclosed porch and bright above grade basement. Call today!

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$179,000

Affordable home with room for the whole family, quality construction, large rooms and great view! Lovingly maintained and tastefully decorated, this home offers excellent value! 3 bdrms/ 1.5 baths.

Move in and enjoy!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

85 Forsythia Drive, Fruitvale

$299,900

Wonderfully updated home with 4 beds, 2.5 baths, new roof and more.

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

PRICE

$219,000

Tranquility awaits! You will love the open feel of this 3 bdrm , 1.5 bath home with beautiful new gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and tons of upgrades.

Call today!

948 Warren Lane, Trail

$299,000

310 Sylvia Crescent, Trail

232 Simmonds Street, Warfield

$155,000

NEW

$370,000

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360 - 2nd Avenue, Rivervale

$389,000

Perfection! This gorgeous home built in 2009 has it all, 3 bdrms 4 baths, 9 foot ceilings, granite countertops, hard wood, man cave, double garage, and so much more!! All this and situated on a beautifully, landscaped, private lot close to all amenities. You must see to believe!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Art Forrest

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Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com