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Library board ponders future in wake of Warfield move

FROM ROOF TOP TO MOUNTAIN TOP

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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While some are enjoying the spring break skiing at Red Mountain Resort (background), Trail Roofing Ltd. employees Fred Morrish (left) and Dan Adamson installed the safety railing as they get set to begin a roofing job on Bay Ave. in downtown Trail.

Time running out for free broadband connection BY ART HARRISON Times Staff

Time is running out for businesses in downtown Trail to sign up for the free broadband connection offered by the City of Trail and the Trail Broadband Committee (TBC) and although the majority of business owners have already applied for the connection there are still a number who haven’t taken advantage of the opportunity. “So far the buy-in has been excellent,” said Don Freschi, chair of the committee and general manager of

Community Futures of Trail. “Around 75 per cent of businesses have subscribed and we’re hoping the rest will come on board.” Individual building owners have to be the ones to apply for the installation that would provide broadband service to any businesses on their property with the potential to make their property more attractive to businesses who require the faster speeds capable with the new technology. “Fibre can be expensive to have installed but once it’s in, the businesses can decide what services they might

want to subscribe to with an Internet service provider (ISP),” Freschi said. “Right now the connection is free, with no commitment to sign a contract with any ISP so, to me, it’s a no-brainer.” After March 31 businesses will be required to pay either a portion of the hookup costs until the end of July or the entire $1,500 if they wait until after December. With the warmer spring weather Freschi says the crews are already planning out how to roll out the See APPEALING, Page 3

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The fracturing of services and the inability to see the value of sharing regional culture and recreational services is disheartening and a blow to the entire area, says a Trail councillor and long standing supporter of the Trail and District Public Library. According to a Village of Warfield newsletter issued to residents on Monday, Warfield council opted to disband its 60-year partnership with Trail citing an estimated 6 per cent increase, meant the village “must insure accurate accounting of services used and pay our “No matter fair share.” where you live “It is almost inconceivable that these services people do not see the are positive value of these serfor the whole vices,” Coun. Robert Cacchioni told the area and bind Trail Times. the community “No matter where together.” you live these services are positive for ROBERT CACCHIONI the whole area and bind the community together.” Cacchioni was referring to Warfield council’s decision to no longer contribute to the library service or recreational facilities in Trail. “We’ve worked so hard during these last five years with the library board to make the library an outstanding service,” he continued. “We’ve invested a tremendous amount of money to expand library services to the Greater Trail area and it is disappointing and a real problem that Warfield has chosen to withdraw.” When Warfield entered into a cost sharing agreement with Trail in 2009, the village contributed $31,600 toward the library service. The apportionment was raised incrementally in 2010 to $32,600 annually with no further increases since that time. For the 532 library cardholders in Warfield, there are two options to continue using the service, according to Barbara Gibson, library board chair. “This is very disappointing and certainly impacts our budget negatively,” explained Gibson. “Should the Village of Warfield decide they are not paying anything to any library then the only way to support the library is through a non-resident fee of $50 per person.” See BOARD, Page 3

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A surefire way to please a crowd of kids is face painting, which was part of the activities at “Camp Chaos” Tuesday morning in the Trail Memorial Centre. The action packed spring break program for children ages 6-12 is scheduled Monday to Friday until March 28, and includes swimming, skating, games and crafts. Camp leader Maria Macasso,(right) a Grade 12 J.L. Crowe student, used her fierce talent to create a tiger effect on Natalie Barbe, an eight-year-old Glenmerry scholar.

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card Blackwood anced 18 points in the suit bid and North, with and three No a void in clubs, Trump is keycard immediately asks in clubs. for aces and kings The bids excluding the club of four clubs suit. South shows warren through four two aces and one spades directly king. The king of over two diaclubs is ignored Play Bridge mond opening because it is opposare exclusion ite a void. Blackwood in the suit bid. North bids a cool grand in Keycard and exclusion bids diamonds. A grand in spades complement the system very is also cold. However, I still nicely. The last bell and whis- got close to top marks in six tle is Puppet Stayman to be notrump. discussed next column. The Lead: The 10 of clubs The bidding: South opens looks like a natural and a two diamonds with a bal- safe lead but not here. One does not lead a suit if the opponent has a singleton or Contract Bridge March 13 void in it because it may give 1. Warren Watson and Wayne Weaver declarer a discard. The nine 2. Sara Oakley and Margaret Thiel of spades is the best lead. March 12 The play: Declarer draws 1. Holly Gordon and Margaret Thiel trump and claims. 2. Dot Dore and Ross Bates Result: Seven diamonds 3. Joyce Bjorgan and Bert Pengelly making seven for +2140. 4. Al Martin and Howie Ross Do You Have The Basics? Q10: This is the last of

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Affordable housing Webster part of provincial on the horizon physical activity plan By Valerie Rossi

Some of Greater Trail's low income renters will soon have the chance to live in affordable suites. The Lower Columbia Community Development Team's attainable housing committee is now preparing to purchase up to 10 units in Trail, Fruitvale and probably Rossland after securing nearly $1 million last year. Although it's been a rather slow process, attainable housing committee chair Jan Morton said the group has finally been given the green light to proceed with the acquisition phase. “We've had a broad sense of who we are going to be targeting but once you get down to it it, really, nine or 10 units is going to be a drop in the bucket in terms of need so we better have our criteria pretty tight,” she said. The group is currently developing eligibility policies while they work to secure a real estate team to guide them through the purchasing process. “We intend to be staged about it as well because we don't want to be suddenly inflating the market so our intent is to be careful while we do it but also have the guidance of experts supporting us,” she added.

The units they wish to develop will likely be one-bedroom (at approximately $450 per month) or at the very most two-bedroom suites in existing strata-title units or in downtown buildings that feature apartments upstairs. Morton said someone who fits the “homelessness category” pays at least $500- $700 a month, which works out to 60-70 per cent of all income spent on rent. The group would like to lower this dramatically to 30 per cent, providing ease to low-income individuals. “There is no doubt that the people who will be fortunate enough to get into this housing will have safe housing that is more affordable than the market out there,” she said. After an extensive needs assessment and a closer look at specific households and housing needs, the committee's push turned into action when its second application was accepted by the Affordable Rental Housing initiative, a partnership between the Columbia Basin Trust and BC Housing. The partners granted the committee $925,000 for this project and funds were topped up with $25,000 from Kootenay Savings Credit Union and $10,000 from Teck Metals.

FROM PAGE 1 The second option is for Warfield to contribute to another municipal library and have village residents register for a card at that facility, which allows access to a BCOneCard and free use of any library in the province. However, as a BC OneCard holder, borrowing reading material is restricted, books cannot be reserved and inter-library loans aren’t allowed. “If you are a young mom with a couple of kids, borrowing books

would be curtailed to five,” said Gibson. “And that’s something you don’t see, usually parents take out 20 or so each visit.” With the library’s budget now looking at a $32,600 shortfall, a meeting for the library board and Trail council representatives has been called for 4 p.m. today. “Especially since we have expanded our programming we have a lot of people coming down from Warfield for children’s programs,” said Gibson. “Now we have to meet and make some decisions.”

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Appealing business option FROM PAGE 1 installations in downtown Trail with the expectation to have the buildings hardwired by June or July and ISP’s able to begin offering service by the time the snow flies again this fall. “I’m excited about this, it’s good for the community,” said Freschi. “It would allow companies who require broadband to relocate here from Vancouver or Calgary.They would be able to do their business

and live the lifestyle that we have here in the Kootenays.” According to the TBC website, the B.C. Technology Industry Association reports that the tech sector is the largest employer in B.C. and creates more jobs that forestry, mining, and oil and gas combined. Those interested in signing up for the free broadband connection can find the application forms at www.trailbroadband.ca.

By Valerie Rossi Times Staff

It's never too early to have a dance party, according to Webster Elementary School teachers. Grade 6/7 teaching partners D.J. Wert and Leah Riemer have implemented schoolwide daily physical activity every Wednesday morning at about 8:30 a.m. Right now, grades 6 and 7 students are leading their peers in a dance program in the gym but once the wet weather dries up, the elementary school kids will start their day with a walk/run around Haley Park's track. The teacher team is dedicated to increasing physical activity and healthy choices all while encouraging the older students to lead primary kids. Since 2007, the Warfield school has taken part in Action Schools! BC, a free provincial program designed to assist elementary and middle schools in creating and implementing individualized action plans to promote healthy living while achieving academic outcomes and supporting comprehensive school health. “We just think that Webster students are great and there is never too many chances to develop leadership at this age because they are so willing and so excited,” said Riemer. “I think that kids who are active and healthy kids are overall just more happy with themselves and more ready to learn.” With help from retired teacher Marion Hunter, an Action Schools! BC regional trainer, Webster has provided leadership training to its older kids. With suggestions from the program, the teaching team has introduced changes such as school-wide daily physical activity and its play first, eat second motto. “Traditionally we've always eaten lunch first and then gone out to play but now we've reversed that so that the kids are more hungry when it's time to eat,” explained Riemer. Webster has also gone from having two 45-minute PE classes a week to one class

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Webster Elementary School students hit the playground for half an hour before digging into their lunches. Teachers find the “Play First, Eat Later” motto helps students build up an appetite. every day for half an hour. Of added Riemer. the five morning classes, two Webster is also involved are self-guided and designed in the BC School Fruit circuit training classes. and Vegetable Nutritional “We've noticed there is Program and a healthy breakdirect correlation between fast program that provides getting going and getting nutritious food for students. active right away, rather than These along with Action getting active later on in the Schools! BC healthy eating day and found that it readies activities and resources, and their brains,” said Riemer. having a play-first lunch, have Variety is also key to led students to eat more vegencouraging play, she said, etables and fruit and try new adding that the school has foods. purchased new gear like This school year, Webster mini (hockey) sticks and held is the only School District 20 outdoor activity workshops facility to take advantage of such as hopscotch and four a training workshop, accordsquares. ing to the provincial pro“I think across Canada gram's website (www.actioneveryone is really concerned schoolsbc.ca). But in 2012, about the activity level of our Fruitvale Elementary, the forkids and we wanted to have mer MacLean Elementary and activities where kids could Robson Community School set their own personal goals,” participated.

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“We have a good month to six weeks of avalanche season in front of us.” Ilya Storm

Avalanche Centre, said Monday. “In at least two of these accidents the people probably were not aware of avalanches at all - and that is a huge challenge for us. We are looking for ways to be able to extend the reach of our public safety initiatives.” The centre in Revelstoke, B.C., posts detailed daily avalanche forecasts

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during the winter on the Internet (www. avalanche.ca/cac) and offers information about training courses and safety equipment. But much of the information is aimed at people with some knowledge of backcountry perils. Two people who died snowshoeing March 8 were tourists from Spain visiting Banff National Park. The two tobogganers who were last seen alive March 9 were visiting from Montreal. Storm said the nonprofit centre faces the challenge of putting information out to two very different groups. Along with forecasts, the centre offers avalanche awareness programs for people who live in or frequent the mountains, including safety courses aimed at backcountry enthusiasts and young people in schools. It’s a different story for tourists or people with less experience in the mountains. There are avalanche warning signs and information kiosks in some areas. There is an avalanche app available for smartphones. Some hotels carry avalanche forecast information and broadcast it into guest rooms on internal TV channels.

But there’s no guarantee that people will read the information or heed the warnings. “There is still a lot of work to do to get some people to do the equivalent of hopping in the car and putting on a seatbelt,” Storm said. So far this winter, 13 people have died in avalanches in B.C. and Alberta. That’s up from six deaths last year. The 10-year average is 12 fatalities. About 90 per cent of avalanches are triggered by people. Storm said conditions in the mountain snowpack this season have been troublesome, with deep snow making it difficult to locate weak layers associated with snowslides. The threat has moderated a bit from earlier this month, but conditions can change daily. And despite the calendar, there is still plenty of winter ahead in the mountains. “This year and especially this last week, conditions have been extraordinarily challenging and dynamic with a high degree of uncertainty,” Storm said. “We have a good month to six weeks of avalanche season in front of us.”

YOU’RE INVITED: GROHMAN NARROWS PUBLIC MEETING – MARCH 26 On March 26, BC Hydro will hold a public meeting in Nelson to report on the findings to date for the Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project.

The Creston Valley Advance The B.C. Ministry of Justice is issuing a public notification that a high-risk violent sex offender has been released from custody. Jason Beaudry was released from custody Saturday. He plans to reside in Creston. Beaudry, 36, is a high risk violent sexual offender and is the subject of a public notification conducted by the Ministry of Justice, Corrections Branch. Beaudry is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is Aboriginal with black hair and hazel eyes. He plans to reside in the town of Creston. He has a lengthy and varied criminal history including violent and sexual offences. He has used weapons. He has offended in an opportunistic manner against males, females, strangers and acquaintances. Jason Beaudry is subject to close monitoring by authorBeaudry ities and 13 court-ordered conditions including: • You shall not possess, own or carry any weapons; • You shall not attend at any establishment where the primary commodity for sale is alcohol; • You shall abstain completely from possession, purchase or consumption of any alcohol or drugs; • You shall not be outside your residence between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If you observe the subject in violation of any of the above conditions, please call your local police agency or Crime Stoppers, 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Pickton victims’ children to receive $50,000 By Jeff Nagel

Surrey North Delta Leader

Children of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton will each be paid $50,000 as compensation for policing failures that allowed the Port Coquitlam pig farmer to prey on vulnerable women for years. The $4.9-million deal between the provincial and federal governments and City of Vancouver provides the payments to 98 children of 67 missing or murdered women tied to Pickton and addresses a key recommendation of the Missing Women Inquiry led by Wally Oppal. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said the money offers a chance for victims’ families to improve their education, housing or other circumstances. She acknowledged no amount can fully repay families for the loss of their loved ones. “It’s a fair amount, it’s the right thing to do,” Anton said. “But we can’t compensate for the loss of a mother.” The agreement is expected to

settle a civil lawsuit brought by 13 families of victims. Pickton was convicted in 2007 on six counts of second-degree murder and is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years. He was arrested in 2002, but Oppal found better policing should have caught him years earlier, preventing the disappearances of many addicted Downtown Eastside sex trade workers whose DNA was later found on the Pickton farm. Oppal cited the “intergenerational impact” of Pickton’s crimes and the need to break the hold of violence on families in recommending the compensation fund for children. Anton said the province has fulfilled or is making substantial progress on three-quarters of the inquiry’s recommendations. “I will always regret that we did not catch this killer sooner,” Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu said. Both he and RCMP Dep. Comm. Craig Callens reiterated past apologies for the policing failures.

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OBITUARIES CAMERON (NEE SHIER), GLENNA – June 24, 1939 – Goldfields, SK March 14, 2014 – Calgary, AB Glenna Cameron (nee Shier) passed away peacefully at the Tom Baker Centre in Calgary, at the age of 74 years. She was courageous and positive throughout her battle with cancer. Glenna graduated with the J.L. Crowe Class of ’57. Though she resided in Calgary later on she didn’t miss a chance to visit the family cabin at Christina Lake. Glenna is survived by her children Cliff, Helen and Doug, her twin Glenn, grandchildren Natasha, Cole, Chris and Joanne, Daughters in law Nina (Cliff) and Donna (Doug), great-grandchildren Aurora, William and Alarick. Glenna was predeceased by husband Edward and parents Tip (Cliff) and Helen Shier. The family thanks the nurses and student nurses at the fourth unit of the Tom Baker Centre. Special thanks to Karen Meikle, Lawrence Ethier and the staff and students of Foothills Academy. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 – 4th Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Foothills Academy, 745 – 37th Street NW on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Please forward condolences through www.hffs.com. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES “Heritage Funeral Home” Telephone: 403-299-0100 ***

CASTELLARIN, ADELFO MARIO “MR. C” – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Nono and friend. Adelfo passed away peacefully on March 15, 2014, after battling cancer at his home in Genelle with his family and loving companion Daze by his side. He was predeceased by his son Greg, his mother Maria, his father Pio, his sister Giovanna in Italy and his brother Giovanni. Adelfo is sur-

vived by his loving dedicated wife Iolanda of 54 years, his son Robert (Lori), his daughter Mary-Lou (Greg), his grandsons Christopher, Brandon and Christian, his brother Ermes and his sister Miralba, both of Italy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Adelfo immigrated to Canada in 1955. Moving to Trail he was unable to find employment so Adelfo moved to Vancouver where he was able to find work in the construction industry as a bricklayer. In 1957 he moved back to the Trail area working on the Castlegar and Nelson Hospitals as a bricklayer/ foreman and then on the construction of the Celgar Pulp Mill as a bricklayer. In 1960, he was hired full time by Celgar as a painter mason/ bricklayer retiring in 1999 after 39 years of employment. As a skilled bricklayer and tradesman, much of Adelfo’s work can be seen throughout the Kootenay area. He met his future wife Iolanda in 1958 and they married in 1959. In 1964 Adelfo designed and built their family home in Genelle, living there until his passing. Adelfo enjoyed hanging out in the shop whether it was tinkering around or working on vehicles with his sons or just socializing and sharing a glass of wine with family and friends. That’s what life was all about for him. He was a Legion member, a member of the Colombo Lodge and spent many years on the Genelle Improvement District Water Board as Chairman and Trustee. The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses on the 2nd floor and especially to Diane, Tamara, Linda, Margo and Kenda for the extra care, guidance and direction in caring for our father and helping us get him home which was his wish. The family would also like to thank the homecare support and palliative care nurses for making the time at home with our father more comforting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Parish at 2012 3rd Avenue, Trail, BC with Father Jim McHugh, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Adelfo’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 3N6 or the BC SPCA Trail Region Branch, 7700 Highway 3B, Trail, BC V1R 2L9. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Jim Flaherty is leaving the federal cabinet after more than eight years as finance minister to prepare for a return to the private sector, saying the move is unrelated to his recent health problems. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to name his replacement today. Flaherty, who delivered his final budget last month, said he made the decision with his family earlier this year. “As I begin another chapter in my life, I leave feeling fulfilled with what we have accomplished as a government and a country during one of the most challenging economic periods in our country’s history,” he said in a statement. An official in the Prime Minister’s Office said

Flaherty would be retaining - at least for now his seat in the House of Commons, meaning he remains an MP for the time being. Flaherty is among Canada’s longest-serving finance ministers, appointed to the key economic post when the Conservative government first came to power in 2006.

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ctions have consequences. The Russian invasion of Crimea and their organizing of an unconstitutional referendum on its independence from Ukraine is an example whose consequences should be in every Canadian’s mind should the Parti Québécois win the Quebec election on April 7. The West has fairly consistently chosen the “soft option” when dealing with Russia since the end of the Cold War, among other countries such as Iran, North Korea, Syria and other trouble spots, with no real signs of its effectiveness. Now, with the very real possibility of a PQ majority government and a third instalment of Quebec’s neverendum, the time has come to ask whether we now have the courage to apply domestically these lessons from abroad. The nationalist bullies always bristle at any suggestion Canada should have a role in determining Quebec’s future. By their view, Quebec alone must decide if and when there is to be a referendum, what

the question is and what constitutes a win. Canada’s leaders basically acquiesced in these conditions through two referendums and have studied their fingernails as Quebec has industriously set about marginalizing and driving out federalist voters. Following the razor-thin margin of victory in the 1995 referendum, Ottawa grew a slender backbone and asked the Supreme Court for guidance on what Canada was entitled to demand for a secession vote to be valid. To summarize crudely, the court said a clear answer to a clear question triggered an obligation on the rest of Canada to negotiate with Quebec. Any deal arising from those negotiations would require constitutional amendment. And Ottawa was obliged to protect the interests of minorities, including, presumably, the minority who voted to remain in Canada. Put slightly differently, the law of the land is that Quebec may do nothing unilaterally. The question, the referendum rules, the winning threshold, the shape of any subsequent deal, all require the partici-

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pation and agreement of Ottawa and, in the case of constitutional amendment, the agreement of most or all of the other provinces. Ottawa followed up with the Clarity Act, one of Jean Chrétien’s greatest achievements. But most people miss two vital features of the Clarity Act: what it does not contain and the reaction to it in Quebec. In terms of its content, the Clarity Act purports to put into law the Supreme Court’s decision, but it is highly selective, focusing on the issue of a clear answer to a clear question being necessary to trigger secession negotiations with Quebec. But it fails to clarify how Ottawa should honour its other obliga-

tions under the Supreme Court’s decision. It does not say how it will react in the face of provocation by Quebec City, for example, such as unilaterally setting an unclear referendum question. A real Clarity Act would, in such a case, require Ottawa immediately to hold its own referendum on a question like, “Should Quebec remain in Canada?” More importantly, the act fails to inform Quebecers what Ottawa’s negotiating mandate will be in the case of a yes vote. Will it rule out the use by Quebecers of the Canadian passport and refuse Quebecers any voice over Canadian monetary policy if they use the loonie? Will it interpret its obligation to protect minorities as authorization to claim all regions that vote to remain in the federation? Answering these questions is not provocation. It is providing Quebecers with the vital information they need to understand the consequences of voting for separation. It treats Quebecers as the responsible adults they are. That brings us to the

other feature of the original Clarity Act: Quebecers’ reaction. Contrary to the myths retailed by nationalist elites, ordinary Quebecers were largely in favour of the act when it passed because its rules are sensible and fair. Polls also show clearly they don’t want independence. When Ottawa maintains ambiguity on these other issues, it makes preserving Canada harder, not easier, because it lets nationalist bullies maintain the fiction that independence is a costless panacea and that Canada will willingly lie down and be dismembered. We won’t, and if the PQ wins its majority on April 7, the federal government that says so, calmly, rationally but unequivocally, will find Canadians everywhere, including many in Quebec, on its side. Except for the bullies, of course, whose bluff we will finally have called. Brian Lee Crowley (twitter.com/brianleecrowley) is the managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an independent non-partisan public policy think-tank in Ottawa: macdonaldlaurier.ca.

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Warfield council’s decision shocking As my partner and I arrived at the Trail Recreation and Leisure Centre this evening, we were extremely shocked and disappointed to discover that Warfield has opted out of the Trail Resident Program (TRP). What is even more disappointing and frustrating is that we were informed of this decision through a letter from the Trail Leisure Center and not through those who have made this grievous decision. There were no letters in the mail explaining negotiations or any consultation of Warfield residents and their wishes regarding the TRP. The lack of communication is unacceptable. The council and mayor has failed to represented the villagers of Warfield and as a result, have set Warfield back as a community. When decisions affecting everyone are made

behind closed doors without consultation and representation, they begin to reflect the traits of a dictatorship opposed to a democracy. Warfield’s amenities have now been reduced to a pool open two months of the year and an old hall. While we understand that the TRP does not restrict access to facilities in Trail, by doubling the cost, it may put them out of the reach of many families financially. But who is to know when no consultations were done? While it is understandable that different communities may have differences in some matters, it is the community representatives’ duty to embody the interest of its residents and leave personal grudges and petty feuds aside. The interaction between the communities in the Greater

Trail area is disgraceful and continues to deteriorate. When choosing to move to Warfield, the amenities in the community including those offered through the TRP were one of the reasons we chose to live here. Now that those have significantly increased in cost, we are anxiously awaiting to hear what Warfield’s plans are to replace the losses in kind. Small rebates on property taxes will not suffice, as our annual gym pass fees will increase by $1,000 and it is unlikely that any rebate will amount to this. We sincerely hope that the mayor and council will reconsider their rash and unwarranted decision regarding the TRP and begin to rebuild the trust they have undoubtedly lost in the community today. Andrew Van Vliet Warfield

Tories reluctant to talk about latest ads BY BRUCE CHEADLE The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - The Conservative party is blanketing the country with a fresh round of television ads attacking Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau - but unlike past campaigns, it hasn’t posted the spots online nor informed its supporters about the big ad buy. Vigilant politics watchers began posting ad sightings on Twitter on Monday, and by week’s end it was evident that three different Trudeau ads are being aired on everything from morning news shows to prime time network TV and sports channels. Sharply worded spots playing off Trudeau comments on deficits, terrorism and marijuana legalization have been reported airing during popular fare such as The Bachelor finale, Grey’s Anatomy, Jeopardy, Corner Gas, Modern Family, The Goldbergs and Hell’s Kitchen. All the ads feature Trudeau peeling off his shirt, a video clip from a 2011 charity fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation.

Cory Hann, a spokesman for the Conservative party, would not agree to an interview Friday but said in an email that “Canadians should know where a man who wants to be prime minister stands on important questions like how to balance the budget, create jobs, manage the economy and keep communities and families strong.” The governing party launched a barrage of television ads against Trudeau last spring immediately after he was elected Liberal party leader and have had a long-running series of Trudeau-focused radio ads airing across the country. Unlike previous high-profile Conservative ad campaigns, the party has not posted the latest spots online where they can be shared, reviewed and critiqued. Hann would only say the ads are for television only. He wouldn’t comment on the scope and duration of the current ad buy. Alex Marland, a professor at Memorial University who specializes in political communication, says the Liberals under Trudeau have become adept at

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All the stars were out at the Beaver Valley Arena on Sunday, as the B.V. Skating Club presented their entertaining “Our Super Stars” ice show. Clockwise from top: Starskaters like Taryn Verhelst wowed the crowd with her Sr. bronze freeskate, as did the Star 4 skating production of ‘Frozen’ by Brenna Paulson, Claire Sibbald, Jasmine Drolet, and Yvie Gregory, while young Star 2 skaters like Isabella Louwe, and a myriad of superheroes and princesses from the CanSkate and CanPower programs made for a fun and impressive performance.

Minor hockey teams in heat of provincial action Trail teams in playoff hunt

By Times Staff Greater Trail hockey teams are playing for a playoff berth in their respective provincial championships this week. The Tier 2 Midget Smoke Eaters began their provincial run on a highnote on Sunday with an 8-3 rout of host Penticton. Eight different players scored for the AA Smokies in its first win of the tournament. However, in its second matchup on Monday the Trail squad lost to Vancouver 3-1. Vancouver jumped out to a 3-0 lead, and Trail tried to battle back when Chris Colquhoun sniped his first marker to make it 3-1 in the third period but that

was a close as they would get. Trail played Smithers Tuesday in its final match of the round robin, but the final score was unavailable at press time. If Trail wins, it will play in the semifinal game this morning for a chance at the provincial final that goes tonight at 8 p.m. The Greater Trail AA Bantams also won their first match with a 6-2 drubbing of Saanich on Sunday. However, after a 6-0 loss to Penticton they followed it up with an exciting 3-3 tie with the always tough North Shore Winter Club. The Trail AA Bantams played Cranbrook Tuesday but scores were unavailable at press time. A win could

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also put the AA Smokies in a possible playoff berth. The semifinals go today, with the final match up scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. Amazingly the Pee Wee AA Smoke Eaters also started their provincial tournament with a split, dropping a 7-4 decision to Penticton in Game 1 before beating host Juan de Fuca 6-1. Greater Trail was tied with the Pee Wee Vees until late when three goals in the final 1:38 put the game away. Trail is down to its final game against an undefeated Williams Lake team today but scores were unavailable. If Trail wins they will play in the semifinal today, with a shot at the final at 8 p.m. tonight.

By Times Staff The Quinnipiac Bobcats got off to a rewarding start as it began its quest for a return trip to the NCAA Frozen Four. The Bobcats, led by Trail’s Travis St. Denis, and Montrose’s Connor and Kellen Jones, faced the Yale Bulldogs in its first round of the Eastern Conference playoff. Last April, Yale eliminated local rival Quinnipiac on the final night of the season. The Bulldogs lifted the NCAA championship trophy after beating number-1 ranked Quinnipiac in the national championship match 4-0. Eleven months later, QU returned the favor, ending Yale’s title defense with 6-2 and 5-3 victories to sweep the Blue out of the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals. St. Denis scored twice in the 6-2 win on Friday, and added another in the best 2-of-3 sweep on Saturday. Connor, meanwhile, scored the winner in Friday’s victory and added two assists on Saturday, and Kellen pitched in with a couple of helpers. “I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel good,” Connor said on the USCHO website. “I don’t think we’ll be satisfied until we get a national championship and an ECAC championship, but it felt good tonight, for sure.” The Jones twins are seniors this year and are in their final season, while St. Denis is a junior. In the end though, he admitted, “We don’t have anything on Yale until we have a ring of our own.” Quinnipiac advances to ECAC Hockey’s championship weekend and will face Colgate, against whom the Bobcats were 1-1 this season. Also traveling to Lake Placid is top-seed Union, which will play the winner of Sunday’s Game 3 between fifth-place Clarkson and fourth-seed Cornell. The Bobcats qualify for the league’s final foursome for the second year in a row and third time ever, still seeking their first Whitelaw Cup.

Matteucci off to Frozen Four By Times Staff Fruitvale’s Ella Matteucci and the Clarkson Golden Knights are headed to its first Frozen Four final after ousting Boston College 3-1 on Saturday at the NCAA West tournament. Vanessa Gagnon scored twice to put the Golden Knights ahead 1-0 in the first period and 3-0 early in the third, and Erica Howe stopped 23 shots for Clarkson.

Jamie Lee Rattray assisted on all three Clarkson goals, including a Brittany Styner score in the second period.. Matteucci anchors the best defence in the NCAA division 1 women’s hockey, allowing an average of just 1.05 goals against this season. The Knights led the ECAC division with a 16-2-4 record and were 29-5-5 overall. See FROZEN, Page 10

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Morrow named fifth starter THE CANADIAN PRESS LAKELAND, Fla. - Righthander Brandon Morrow, who started last season second in the Jays pitching rotation, will open the 2014 campaign as the Jays’ fifth starter. Toronto manager John Gibbons says the move to the fifth spot is partially to give Morrow more time to get ready. He declined to provide further reasons, saying all would be revealed on the rotation in good time. Prior to Tuesday, Morrow had pitched eight innings this spring, giving up seven earned runs on 12 hits with four strikeouts and four walks. He was scheduled to throw in a minor league game Tuesday. Gibbons said he’s happy

with what he’s seen from the 29-year-old Morrow, who is due to make US$8 million this season. “Yeah, he’s fine,” he told reporters prior to the Jays’ road game Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. “The key with him is his health. That’s what’s limited him the last couple of years. If he’s good, he’s strong and makes all his starts or at least most of them, we’ve got one of the better pitchers in baseball. But that’s been tough for him to do the last couple of years.” Morrow’s 2013 season was cut short by an impinged nerve in his right forearm. He went 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA in 10 starts before being shut down. A torn oblique muscle cost him more

than two months of the 2012 campaign. Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will open the season on the mound for the Jays on March 31 in Tampa. Gibbons has said left-hander Mark Buehrle will start third, to separate him from Dickey. If Morrow goes fifth, he will pitch the home opener April 4 against the Yankees. That leaves the No. 2 and 4 positions with Gibbons saying one spot goes to left-hander J.A. Happ. The team has yet to confirm the last starter but it is widely believed that Drew Hutchison has pitched his way into the rotation. Gibbons said he’s happy with the pitching weapons at his disposal. “Yeah, I really like the way it’s setting up. I really do ... There’s still some decisions to be made but I’m very pleased,” he said. Pitching was a major problem last season when Toronto starters combined COME for a 46-57 record a 4.81 ERA. SUPPand ORT Only Minnesota had A WINNING an higher ERA (5.26) TR ADITits IOstarters. N! among BLUE JAY NOTES - Closer Casey Janssen, on a slower spring training track to protect against shoulgame 4 if necessary der soreness, threw Sat. Mar. 22 Tues. Mar. 25 live batting practice Tuesday. 7:30pm 7:00pm “All in all, good to get on a mound, good Beaver Valley Arena to get a little bit of adrenalin going, and most importantly, it’s good to feel good.”

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The Big ‘A’ takes TCHL title By Times Staff Led by former Kootenay Ice captain Pat Iannone, the Arlington Bar and Grill roasted Re/Max 5-3 in the final of the Trail Commercial Hockey League playoffs at the Cominco Arena on Thursday. It was the Arlington’s first league title, thanks in no small part to the addition of Iannone who led all scorers with 42 goals and 43 assists in 32 games this season. He was a perfect fit for playmaker Jeremy Robinson who also had an outstanding campaign as the league assist leader with 46. Backed by the strong goaltending of former Beaver Valley Nitehawk Eric Volpatti, the Big A knocked off All Star in two straight matches in the best-of-three semi-

final 7-3 and 5-2, before facing the regular-season champion Re/Max in the final Thursday. The realtors, meanwhile, had a tough three-game tilt with Top Shelf to get to the final, winning the first match 3-0, and tying the final two 4-4 and 3-3 to advance on points. But in the one game winnertakes-all matchup the Big A would jump out to a 2-0 lead and never look back as they extended the deficit to 5-2 until Re/Max scored late in the third to round out the scoring. Iannone took home MVP of the the Playoff honours, as well as MVP of the league, while best defenceman went to Colton Seminoff, and best goalie to Chris McIsaac.

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Frozen Four goes Friday FROM PAGE 9 This year surpasses last year’s total, 28, for most wins ever in a season. Matteucci had a solid season for the Knights playing in all 39 games and counting four assists. The Golden

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annoying or rude. Talk to Blue. Tell her how you feel. Explain that sometimes the things she says are hurtful. Don’t be angry or accuse her of anything. Just let her know how sad it makes you. We hope she will be more aware of these things in the future and care enough not to hurt you, but we can’t promise. Sorry to say, not all friendships survive this stage. Dear Annie: I had to write about your response to “Concerned Cousin,” who worries about two grandparents who take turns sharing the same bed with their 5-year-old granddaughter when

pedophiles or lack selfcontrol. While some grandparents (and parents, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends) are indeed untrustworthy, it is terribly hurtful to accuse all grandparents of such horrible things. Nonetheless, in today’s world, we certainly understand the parents’ concerns. We mentioned having the child use an air mattress or sleeping bag, which would be the preferred solution for those who want to be extra careful and worry that they cannot trust the grandparents. Here’s one more with a different perspective: Dear Annie: I’m so grateful my family did not think it weird or creepy for a young girl to sleep in the same bed as her grandfather. My sister and I slept at our grandparents’ house every weekend. We would alternate beds, one of us sleeping with Grandma and the other with Grandpa.

Each child got one-onone time with a grandparent, staying up late, giggling, talking and listening to amazing bedtime stories about growing up during the Great Depression. Grandma was a better storyteller, but the child with Grandpa

got the fun of raiding the kitchen pantry for a midnight snack. I was about 11 when I no longer wanted to sleep in the same bed with either grandparent, but that was only because it wasn’t “cool” and I would rather stay up watch-

ing television. Silly me. I’m 38 years old now, and both of my grandparents are gone. But those great bedtime memories will be cherished all my life. -- Missing My Grandparents in Davenport, Iowa

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they visit her home. You should have mentioned what happens when men are sleeping: They can have a wet dream or be stimulated by any dream and touch the person in bed with them, and it can lead to sexual touching while they are asleep. Grandpa should not share a bed with his granddaughter. Sexual molestation is rampant today, and it can start in even the most innocent of ways. Please readdress this letter in your column immediately. -- Wyoming Reader Dear Wyoming: We were saddened at the number of readers who seemed certain that all grandfathers (and apparently some grandmothers) are molesting their grandchildren, intentionally or otherwise. While parents need to be vigilant about these things, it is an insult to all grandparents everywhere to assume that all are

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Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl whose best friend (I’ll call her “Blue”) has become very rude and even annoying. I can no longer make a comment about something without her answering nastily or adding logic to imaginary scenarios that aren’t intended to be logical. It’s irritating. We have another friend, “Violet,” who is very creative and loves to draw. So do I. But when I showed Blue a picture I had done, she said, “Violet is way better than you are.” This hurt my feelings, and I was angry. When I consulted Violet, she said Blue had been rude and annoying to her, too. We don’t want to offend Blue or lose her as a friend, but frankly, we can’t handle her anymore. What should we do? -- Red in Nevada Dear Nevada: It’s not uncommon for those entering their teen years to behave in ways that are baffling,

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Births ANDREA & STEVE VANDALE of Trail, BC, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Anthony Vandale, on March 14, 2014, weighing 7 lbs. 4 ounces, a brother for Liam Vandale. Proud grandparents are Mary & Gene Deering and Karen & Keith Vandale.

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Ice CRystals glisten in morning Sun Sheri REgnier photo

Spring runoff from the top of the mountain created a bush crystalized in with ice along the side of the highway up the Montrose cut-off Tuesday morning. If you have a photo you would like to share with our readers email it to editor@trailtimes. ca.

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$74,900

Well cared-for mobile home with several upgrades including roof, laminate flooring and a cozy pellet stove. The 2.51 acre level parcel is mostly fenced with a guest cottage, a garden with greenhouse, chicken coop and storage shed. 40’ x 24’ shop with new woodstove. Call today. Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101

STING NEW LI

1192 Shutek Drive,Warfield

ICE NEW PR

613 Forrest Drive, Warfield

1285 Birch Avenue, Trail

This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home features hardwood floors, updated kitchen, and numerous upgrades, including windows, roof, furnace, hot water tank, and electrical. All you have to do is move in and enjoy.

High ceilings, original wood floors, covered parking a sweet little yard and a wonderful view. Upgrades such as a 200 amp panel and some plumbing etc have been done. With current interest rates this home is cheaper than rent(OAC)!

$205,000

1205 Green Avenue, Trail

$139,900

5 bedroom/2 bath home with new kitchen and awesome views! Call Jodi 250-231-2331

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

$99,000

$432,000

956 Spokane Street, Trail

Wow! Built in 2000, this home still feels brand new. Features open floor plan, lots of windows, deluxe ensuite, central air, central vac and walk-out basement. The views are spectacular too! Come take a look.

PSSST! HAVE YOU HEARD? Downtown Trail is heating up! Invest in this 1250 sf building with established retail on main and spacious residential suite up. Call for revenue details and be part of the buzz!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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

ext 42 c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

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

Terry Alton

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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

$159,900

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

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

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

3211 Highway Drive, Trail

$229,000

3 bdrm charmer with beautiful kitchen, concrete counter tops, cork floors, huge master with spa style bathroom and fully finished basement with family room, all on a fully fenced yard backing onto green space! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153