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Hungry bears up and ready to feast on garbage Conservation officer warns tickets will be given to repeat offenders BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
The bears are waiting for residents to slip up with managing their attractants but they’re not the only ones with a keen eye on area garbage bins. Conservation officer Ben Beetlestone has given out a few warnings to Glenmerry residences with unsecured garbages, following complaints from neighbours. Changes to the Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order allows him to fine people without warning but since it’s early season he’s giving people the benefit of the doubt. “Basically they’ve had their only warning and we’re advised that in future we will be issuing a violation ticket,” he said. “Education is obviously a huge part of it but it doesn’t always work and sometimes hitting people in the pocketbook might be enough for them to say, ‘You know what I rather go throw a toonie in the community dumpster versus getting a $230 ticket or more (up to $585).’” A black bear with a limp has returned for more gar-
bage feasting in and around Glenmerry, said Beetlestone, who assured that he’s monitoring the animal. The bear hasn’t been aggressive but he’s definitely habituated to garbage so his days are likely limited. “Bears are led by their noses and they’re going to probably smell it but that’s all part of being bear aware and managing all those attractants, whether it’s a bird feeder, barbecue, feeding your animals outside or fruit trees,” he said. “If people are doing what they can and the bear is still that persistent, they’re not necessarily going to get fined but we’d have to deal with the bear still nonetheless.” He and fellow conservation officers have yet to destroy an animal this season in the Trail area and they’d like to keep it that way. Now that hibernation is seemingly over, he said it’s important for residents to do their part. The bears are also on the prowl in Rossland, where Rossland/Trail WildSafeBC community coordinator Sharon Wieder said she just scared one out of her yard. She was not surprised to see the furry beast on garbage day and managed to get rid of him by using a handmade rattle can shaker. See USING, Page 3
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City of Trail set to roll out new float for Saturday’s parade BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
While the details of the latest parade float for the City of Trail are being kept behind a veil of secrecy typically reserved for military weaponry technology or royal births, city staff was willing to release enough information to tease any residents wondering what might be on display for the Firefighters Parade Saturday.
“The design is meant to be timeless in order to showcase the true essence, feel, and foundation of our great city,” Andrea Jolly, communications and event coordinator for the city said in an email. “The float will represent Trail as it tours around the province for years to come.” The design of the new creation is the work of Jolly and the team at
Across the Board Creations, a production company in Creston, which manufactures everything from movie and TV props to sculptures, industrial models, and museum exhibits. The total budget for the “float of mystery” was $70,000 The manufacturers worked from concept discussions with city staff, photos of the city, and even travelled
to Trail to try to get a feel that could be translated into the design. “From a technical standpoint the unit is 36 feet long in parade mode and has been outfitted with a high efficiency Yanmar engine,” Bryan Maloney, purchasing and mechanical superintendent for the city, said in an email. “The drive and hydraulics on the See BUSY, Page 3
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A drive into downtown Trail may look a little different come Tuesday when the city implements a four-way stop at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Farwell Street. Converting the traffic signal to a four-way stop at the busiest intersection downtown is to be done on a trial basis while the city does a traffic study to monitor the results and observe driver compliance, according to city engineering technician John Howes. “The peak hours are certainly stressful for anyone, but during some of those non-peak hours you're sitting there at a light and there is no a vehicle or a pedestrian in sight so hence the whole four-way stop,” he explained.“I use the Baker Street intersection in Nelson as a prime example of where a four-way stop works because that is a very busy intersection and once everyone knows the sequence, you know you yield to the person on the right, it's a 10-second stop.” A previous traffic study referenced in the Downtown Plan reviewed the options of converting the traffic signals in the downtown core into four-way stop controlled intersections. The two internal intersections of Bay/Farwell and Cedar/Farwell were evaluated to test the viability and the city decided to go forward with one temporary change at this time. Strategic lane markings, barriers and stop signs will be installed in all directions and in order to eliminate potential confusion, existing traffic heads will be bagged. The city has budgeted $30,000 for this project, which includes a detailed traffic engineer study. Trail plans on monitoring the traffic signal configuration over the next several months.
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Summerland resident seeks Liberal nomination for new riding
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By Art Harrison Times Staff
In what could be shaping up as an interesting contest of would-be politicians, Summerland resident, Connie Denesiuk, became the fifth person, and first federal Liberal, to openly declare an intention to pursue a nomination to represent the newly formed South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding. Denesiuk, who has previously served as president of the B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA) and currently holds positions on a number of boards, said she has a history in the West Kootenay. “We love the Kootenay area, we chose it for our honey-
moon when we were married and spend a few days at Christina Lake every summer,” she said. “My husband’s family is in Greenwood and when I was the BCSTA president I attended meetings in Christina Lake and all up and down the Kootenays.” Although she claims to have a clear understanding of many of the concerns of people in the area from a provincial perspective, she acknowledges that dealing with matters on a federal level will require communicating with the residents. “I’m aware of some challenges faced by people in the area; the resource based economy and decreasing enrollment in the education sys-
tem,” Denesiuk said. “Federal issues can be quite different. What can we do at a federal level to improve the economy locally?” Although the first to declare interest in running for the Liberals, Denesiuk joins other hopefuls, former regional district director, Margaret Maximenko, of Christina Lake, and environmentalist Richard Cannings, of Penticton, who will be competing for the NDP nomination. Financial advisor, Stephen Hill, from Rossland, realtor, Marshall Neufeld of Penticton, and, as yet unofficially, Rick de Jong of West Kelowna
have expressed interest in the Conservative nomination. So far, the majority of those seeking nomination are from the Okanagan side of the riding with only Hill and Maximenko residing in the KootenayBoundary area. “I think everybody is looking at the Penticton riding and not necessarily looking at the whole riding,” said Hill. “It’s still very early on in the process though, this is the race to the race. At this point my race isn’t against the NDP, it’s against my competitors. This is where people have to ask, ‘What’s the quality of the candidate?’”
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A minor process upset while cleaning coffee roasting equipment at the Trail Tea and Coffee Company sparked a flurry of 911 calls to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire and Rescue (KBRFR) service Wednesday afternoon. Terry Martin, KBRFR Regional Fire Chief said while the smoke created a sense of disaster, the owner had dealt with the issue by the time crews arrived. He added there was no fire damage or threat to any property.
FROM PAGE 1 unit are state of the art and the design of the frame is partially aluminum and aircraft components. Needless to say movie set art work and technology has gone into the build for this project as well.” After its inaugural run at Silver City Days it will be making the festival rounds of the area, as well as Alberta, and Washington State at the Creston Valley Blossom Festival, Beaver Valley May Days, Montrose Days, the Castlegar Sunfest, and the Calgary Stampede. The old float that is being replaced originally went into service in 2001 and saw considerable miles in its 13-year run but was at the point of being both dated design-wise and hard to maintain mechanically. Parade enthusiasts can watch for the new float near the front of the parade Saturday when the parade begins at 11 a.m.
Using garbage cans can be a deterrent FROM PAGE 1 Wieder is working on securing a bulk order of bear-resistant household bins for residents in the region to buy for a reduced rate but in the meantime is asking people to do what they can to reduce risk of habituating bears, which she said eventually leads to the animals being destroyed. “I strongly encourage everyone to put their bag in some kind of garbage can for pickup day and put it out as close as possible to pickup time,” she said. “Even if it is not bear proof, it will be a small deterrent and also keep other
animals out of the garbage like ravens, raccoons, coyotes and roaming dogs.” The Natural Control Alternatives dumpster is in Trail’s public works yard in Glenmerry for anyone to use when needed. The $2 donation for dumping covers the cost of emptying the dumpster. Users are reminded to not abuse the system by skipping out on the donation or leaving items outside the bin. Beetlestone recommends that composters don’t throw away meat products, lime it regularly and if it’s still attracting wildlife, cease it completely.
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Marijuana, money make perfect combination for conference
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER It wasn’t the usual Vancouver gathering of pot enthusiasts - in fact not even a whiff of marijuana smoke could be detected at the GreenRush Financial Conference covering the budding business of ganja. Featured speakers from the govern-
ment to the banking industry were included in what was billed as Canada’s first medical marijuana, industrial hemp and alternative medicine investment conference. Brian O’Dea, an exhibitor with BC Chronic, a company that runs licensed medical grow operations, said the injec-
tion of money has made the biggest change to what could becoming a booming business. “Look around the room, I don’t see any hippies here. I see a couple of people with long hair, but I’m seeing mostly suits. What precipitates the change? Baksheesh, money,” he said
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industry has been undergoing a tremendous change in acceptance in the community and I think it’s primarily driven because of the medical use of the product.” A new federal law allows only select commercial growers to produce medical marijuana, although part of that was put on hold while patients launch a constitutional challenge in federal court.
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In her recent ruling, Justice Deborah Kloegman finds Dr. Shane Longman, his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Hankins and fellow physician Dr. Akushla Wijay launched the campaign against Fouad shortly after he arrived at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni in 2009. Although Fouad had held senior positions at other Canadian hospitals, his judgement and competence were questioned from the start and the abuse did not end, despite being vindicated by several investigations. Each of the three defendants has been assessed $50,000 in general damages and a further $10,000 in aggravated damages, with Kloegman pointing to all three doctors snickering together at the start of the trial as just one expression of their malice and animosity toward Fouad. Fouad’s request for an injunction to halt further bullying tactics has been adjourned, with the court offering to reconsider if the trio resumes their defamatory ways.
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Bear kills worker at oilsands site
THE CANADIAN PRESS FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A union official says a woman killed by a bear at one of Canada’s major oilsands sites was with several workers who tried to scare the animal away. The 36-year-old Suncor employee was an instrument technician, who was doing electrical work at a job site near Fort McMurray, Alta., when the bear attacked her Wednesday. “It was ... seven people that were working in a group area and she was attacked by this bear out of that group and dragged off,” Scott Doherty, a spokesman for Unifor,
told The Canadian Press on Thursday. “People tried to stop it and do everything they could. Obviously they are fairly horrified at what they saw and witnessed.” Doherty said the union does not believe the workers were carrying bear spray. He said they remained in the area until police and wildlife officers arrived. Another union official said the woman’s co-workers blasted air horns to scare the bear away, but to no effect. RCMP killed an adult black bear in the area and tests were being done to determine whether it is the same animal that
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as much as 200 kilograms. The animals have been a problem in northeastern Alberta in the past. In 2011, wildlife officers destroyed 145 black bears, including animals attracted to garbage near work camps. For the last few years an energy industry group has been holding an annual seminar on bear safety in Fort McMurray. The next “BearSmart” workshop is scheduled for June 4. It involves Alberta government bear experts and includes talks on the best way to prevent encounters between bears and people. People who have attended the meetings have included work camp managers and
officials with oilsands companies that operate in the area. An Alberta government document on bears says the animals are attracted to the smell of humanproduced garbage and other waste, including petroleum products. Suncor spokeswoman Sneh Seetal said it’s not known if there had been recent bear sightings before the attack. She said the company offers wildlife training to employees and was reminding people to be especially vigilant. “This is an absolutely tragic event,” Seetal said. The union said this is the third work fatality in four months at the Suncor site.
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here is something to be said about that special bond between a mother and daughter, especially when it’s strengthened by 19 hours of back labour. There was no sleep for my husband Darren or my mom Marlene when overindulging on fair food at Silver City Days and watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes finally sent me into labour at this time two years ago. The maternity ward at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital was nice and quiet that Mother’s Day when I was dilated enough to claim my birthing place. Don’t worry; I’ll spare you the gory details in this recollection, which has been further masked with the “halo effect” – the reward and all-encompassing happiness of holding a healthy baby glossing over all other aspects of labour. I was in for the best Mother’s Day gift of all but word of a (FREE!) gift basket to the first baby born on
the hallmark occasion sent me further into labour. I can be ridiculous at the best of times, and in this unfamiliar situation I decided I was determined to win that prize. But next door, Rossland’s Heather Gauthier was steps ahead of me. Brayton Gauthier, son of Garnet and Heather Gauthier, arrived first that afternoon. Dr. Trudy Toews was the doctor on duty who brought their wee one into the world, just as she did for mom and dad about 30 years ago. “I think the first thing I said was ‘It’s a boy,’” recalls Gauthier. “Our families were all waiting in the waiting room so the doctor went to get them right away.” The element of surprise was about to strike next door, too, as the three of us waited for the new Rossi addition. It wasn’t until that evening however, that Lola came out sunny side up and straight into daddy’s arms with mid-
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Mother’s Daze wife Jennifer Arnosti by his side. After going through labour, I wanted the mom next door to have the basket because I knew then what she had gone through. However, because I was a Trail resident at that time, we both ended up being honoured by the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary with a beautiful gift each: I received one from the Trail group while Heather took home a second from
Rossland. Congratulatory gifts or none, childbirth is tough; it is also, however, extraordinary in how it reveals the meaning of life and helps to strengthen relationships. Ever since that day I look at my mom with a whole new appreciation: “it’s your fault you brought me into this world” is now more like “oh wow, you brought me into this world.” Now as I await the arrival of my second child, the approaching days in which I navigate through life as a new mom with spit up on my shirt and three hours sleep is still somehow only a hazy memory. The reward of being a mom and watching my daughter grow before my eyes trumps all. At nearly two, Lola is stringing together little sentences, challenging me to dance offs and surprising me with her endless affection. I run into Heather more frequently now that I live in Rossland and I feel like
we have an understanding of one another that was formed that Mother’s Day – even an unspoken alliance of a sort. The last time I saw her confirmed that we were both onto baby No. 2 with due dates only five days apart. My mom is now preparing for another warrior princess experience. The fact that she still loves me after late pregnancy hormones have taken over any semblance of rational thought amazes me. Although Mother’s Day can be just another card or bouquet of flowers, it’s nice to stop and remember how much you’ve put your dear mom through; after all, consider that she’s a victim of that same halo effect and consequently very likely holds you, her darling child, on a pedestal above all. Valerie Rossi is a reporter with the Trail Times, mother of Lola and expecting her second child right around Father’s Day.
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Thailand: Waiting for a coup
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f you are trying to get rid Pattanatabut, who is not a of the legitimately elect- relation – but his promotion ed government of your allowed a distant relative of country, it helps to have hers, also a general, to move the Constitutional Court, up one rung in the hierarchy. the National Anti-Corruption It didn’t give him political Commission (NACC) and power or more money, but the Election Commission any old accusation will do if on your side. And Thailand’s the court works for the opposConstitutional Court has ition. The Constitutional come through for the oppos- Court found Yingluck guilty ition once again: it has of nepotism and ordered her just ousted Prime Minister to step down. Yingluck Shinawatra and nine Meanwhile, the National of her cabinet ministers for Anti-Corruption Commission improperly removing a civil has brought corruption charservant from office. ges against 223 members of This is the parliament latest move in belonging to an eight-year Pheu Thai, and campaign by the Election the old political Commission establishment has ruled that and its middlethe party’s vicclass supporters tory in the in Bangkok to February elecdestroy a popution was invalid GWYNNE list party, twice because the renamed and main opposcurrently called ition party Pheu Thai, boycotted the World Affairs that has won election and every election since 2001. disrupted voting in 10 percent The street protests by the of the polling stations. People’s Democratic Reform Yingluck Shinawatra had Committee (PDRC) that have actually called another elecintermittently paralysed tion for 20 July before she Bangkok since last November was dismissed, but the opposget the headlines, but the ition party and its supportcourts remain an indispens- ers in the streets of Bangkok able weapon too. have already rejected it as The civil servant who lost Pheu Thai would just win yet his post, Thawil Pliensri, again. What they want first was the head of the National is “political reforms” that Security Council. He was would prevent the rural poor, appointed by a previous gov- Yingluck’s biggest source of ernment that was deeply hos- support, from voting at all. tile to Yingluck’s party, and Meanwhile the PDRC’s he was publicly critical of her street protests continue, government. So after winning and Suthep Thaugsuban, the the 2011 election she moved movement’s leader, is brutally him to a different post and put frank about their objective: in a national security head of “From a Western point of her own choice. view, ‘democracy’ is an electIn most democratic coun- ed government serving as the tries that would be seen as a people’s representative,” he normal part of politics. Even said. “Unfortunately, elections in Thailand, where the non- in Thailand do not represent elected official bodies are all people’s (real) choices because dominated by people sympa- their votes are bought.” thetic to the opposition, it is What he means is that the hard to deny that the govern- parties led by Yingluck, and ment has the right to choose earlier by her exiled brother its own senior officials. So Thaksin Shinawatra, have the actual complaint the “bribed” the poor, and peasConstitutional Court ruled on ant farmers in particular, was that Thawil’s transfer was with policies like a universal motivated by nepotism. health-care system, microThe prime minister actual- credit development funds for ly replaced Thawil with a villages, price supports for general called Paradorn rice, and low-interest loans
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for farmers. In other countries, such policies are seen as normal and legitimate political tools in the competition for votes. They have outraged the prosperous middle-class in Bangkok and the south, who were accustomed to having the government devote most of its time and money to their own needs, but they have delivered five election victories in a row for the Pheu Thai party and its predecessors in a country where the majority of voters are still poor farmers. The PDRC’s solution is to prevent any more elections until an unelected People’s Council, made up of “good people” chosen by the elite institutions that support the opposition, can “reform” the political system by excluding voters who are poorly educated or simply poor. Then the conservative opposition parties would finally be able to win elections. Relying on their allies in the judiciary and the various official commissions to prevent elections or set their results aside has served the right-wing parties well since the original military coup that overthrew Thaksin Shinawatra in 2006. In the last four months, however, they have returned to the streets in Bangkok, and their next step may be to ask the army for another coup. That is the only thing that could give them their cherished “People’s Council” and the disenfranchisement of a substantial part of the electorate. All their street demonstrations and legal obstructionism are ultimately intended to create a political paralysis that will provide the pretext for such a coup, and they are now probably quite close to achieving that goal. The only little problem is that a whole generation of Thais has now grown up to expect that they will have a political voice in the government of their country. Another coup, in these circumstances, could well be the trigger for civil war. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES DAVIES (NEE NORDLUND), MAY ILENE – May 23, 1922 – April 26, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of May Ilene Davies (nee Nordlund) on April 26 at Langley Memorial Hospital. May was born in New Norway, Alberta on May 23, 1922. In 1925 she moved to Kimberley, B.C. After graduation from high school, May attended Pittman Business School in Vancouver, returning to Kimberley to work as a cashier at the Bank of Montreal. In 1944 she married Ken. After the birth of their first child in 1947, May’s priority became one of being a mom. In 1971 May and Ken moved to Trail where they resided for 36 years before moving to Langley, B.C to be closer to their children and grandchildren. An avid gardener, knitter, pianist, bridge player and crossworder, May also enjoyed her sports – bowling, badminton and golf. A lifetime member of United Church Women (U.C.W.), May was active in Trail United Church and sang in the choir. Another passion was the Hospital Auxiliary where she worked tirelessly wrapping bandages for use in the hospital. May’s greatest joy was her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ken, in 2008. May will be lovingly remembered by her children Leiana Wilson (Craig), Rob-
ert (Karen), Colin (Sharon) and Ilene Dyck (Andrew), her grandchildren Megan (Graham), Aaron (Katrina), Brittany, Jessy, Courtney, Bronwyn, Tanner, Marissa and Kelsey; greatgrandsons Braden, Owen and Mitchell; brother Lloyd Nordlund and brother-in-law Alec Frame and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday May 23 at 1:00pm at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. A remembrance will also take place in Trail, B.C. in June. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Please join us in remembering May Davies at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com. *** MILLER, LYNN – was born in New Denver, BC on November 16, 1947 and passed away peacefully in Trail on May 6, 2014. She is predeceased by her father Syd. She is survived by her husband Ken, her daughter Robin (B.J.) and son David (Melissa), her mother Doreen, brother Jim and sister Margaret. Lynn was a special nanny to Curtis, Amy and Jennifer and also to her great nephews Austin and Cooper and niece Tanisha. Lynn kept an immaculate and beautiful home where she loved to garden and create delicious meals. She had a true compassion for animals, and was a long-time volunteer at the Kamloops SPCA. At her request, there will not be a service. You are invited to leave a
The children and families of the late
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extend an invitation to join us in a celebration of Laura’s life on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Montrose Hall from 2pm to 4pm. We would also like to thank family, friends, and neighbours for their visits, phone calls, emails, cards, flowers, all the food and your kindness and caring since November 2013. We thank the Emergency room and ICU staff at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail for doing all they could for our mother. A special thank you to Dr. McCoid and the Beaver Valley Clinic staff for all the years of care and kindness you gave her. Thank you to Al Grywacheski and Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services for all your help and guidance at such a sorrowful time.
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personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives. ca As an expression of sympathy your donation to the KBRH Foundation would be greatly appreciated. “Now She is flying with her Angels.” *** MADSEN (NEE HUTCHESON), THELMA “JEAN” – , March 13, 1936 - May 3, 2014. With heartfelt regrets and a measure of relief, we are announcing the passing of a wife, a mother, a sister and a friend to all her family and those that knew her. Jean passed away after a sustained and valiant battle with cancer on May 3, 2014. She left us peacefully and full of acceptance and love. Rest in peace dear Jean. Jean was born in Fernie, BC, got her schooling in Kimberley and Procter. She married Soren on December 1, 1955 and they lived and worked in Nelson, BC, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Montreal, PQ, High River, AB, Lethbridge, AB and semi-retired in 1984 to Procter. Soren worked for a major electrical company and was transferred frequently to where his expertise was required over the years. Jean, being a very proficient accounting clerk always found new positions after each move. Jean was an avid reader and a serious history buff. When the
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Kootenay Outlet Reflections history book was compiled she volunteered for the job as editor of the book. They moved from Procter to Trail in 2007 due to health issues of Soren’s. Jean and Soren had one son, Bryan and a grandson, Christopher. At Jean’s request there will not be a service and cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jean’s name may be made to the Trail SPCA at 2700 Highway 3B, Trail BC, V1R 4X2 or online at www.spca.bc.ca as she always loved animals. We also like to express our sincere gratitude for their care and support to Dr. Stanley and NPR Lori Verigan and staff at Waneta Primary Care Clinic, Dr. Scotland, his staff at the Oncology Dept. and all the nurses and technicians at KBRH, all the homecare nurses and the ambulance paramedics. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** LAVIGNE, ROBERT (BOB) – of Fruitvale, passed away on May 3, 2014 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Bob was born on March 16, 1948 in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and started hunting and fishing at an early age. He also enjoyed being a Queen Scout. Bob was a pilot and as a member of the
Trail Flying Club, “Always had eyes to the sky”. He was part of the West Kootenay Archers Club and people looked up to him for his ideas and advice. Bob was a steel fabricator by trade but still continued after his retirement. Bob is survived by his wife Sheron, his mother Olive, his children; Robbie (Katrina), Michelle (Craig), his step-children; Richard Steer, Romae Belanger and Rhonda (Colin) Theobald, his brothers; Rick (Susan), Ron (Theresa), Pat (Lupe) and Marcel (Chris), his grandchildren; Nicholas, Samantha, Alyssa, Kristen, Samantha and Tyler as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was predeceased by his father Lawrence and his nephew Jeremy. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bob’s name may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation at 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association at 1589 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y7. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
Georgetti out as CLC leader
THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - The Canadian Labour Congress elected a new president for the first time in 15 years at its convention in Montreal on Thursday. Hassan Yussuff defeated incumbent Ken Georgetti by 40 votes -2,318 compared with 2,278 for Georgetti. There were 29 spoiled ballots in the hotly contested election. Georgetti, who was born in Trail, was first elected in 1999 and went on to become the
labour group’s longest-serving president. Yussuff was the CLC’s secretary-treasurer and had held the position since 2002. The labour organization said on its website that Yussuff was also the first person of colour to be elected to an executive position. That happened in 1999 when he was elected an executive vice-president. In the past, Yussuff, who was born in Guyana, South America, also co-chaired the CLC’s
human rights committee. Barb Byers was elected to replace Yussuff as secretarytreasurer. She defeated Nathalie Stringer. Byers, who’s from Saskatchewan, was previously one of two vice-presidents. The Canadian Labour Congress, which represents 3.3 million workers, brings together national and international unions as well as provincial and territorial federations of labour and 111 district labour councils.
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lifestyles Local investment Fountain of youth found in fitness author hosts book signing at Crockett been exercising to “just do it,” said Dr. Andrea Cheville, a Mayo Clinic expert on exercise in the elderly. The type, frequency and dose need to be appropriate for someone’s age, health and condition. “Find ways to exercise that don’t exacerbate the pain,” Cheville said. Climbing stairs might hurt but cycling or water exercise may not. Physical therapy to strengthen certain muscle groups can help, and can even delay a knee or hip replacement for years, she said. HOW MUCH SHOULD I DO? Start light and gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of activity on most days of the week. This could be several 10-minute sessions throughout the day. Look for opportunities: The Y suggests standing on one foot while brushing your teeth to increase balance, doing squats
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE Exercise may be the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth, one of the best ways to age happy and well. The message is catching on. Adults 50 and older - baby boomers - are the fastest growing segment of membership, said Cindy McDermott of Y-USA, the parent organization for the nation’s YMCA programs, such as the one used at the Milwaukee apartment complex. Senior programs emphasize moves that help people live independently. Wall pushups maintain strength and dexterity to open doors; raising arms behind the head “to imitate zipping your dress or combing your hair” help those with arthritis groom themselves, McDermott explained. Some tips from fitness experts: GETTING STARTED Don’t tell an older person who hasn’t
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Area fishermen look forward to spring as the weather warms and diverse hatches of insects emerge on local rivers and lakes, however, concerns over the health of Kootenay Lake and the Columbia River systems has tempered that excitement with concern. Kootenay Lake anglers had cause for alarm when it was reported that 80 per cent of the fall run of kokanee salmon at Meadow Creek contracted the infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus or IHNV. In addition to the kokanee at Meadow Creek, tests also showed kokanee salmon at Red Fish Creek and the Lardeau River to be infected with the virus, in what was the lowest return of kokanee (about 200,000) to the main lake since the 1960s. “Kokanee numbers are on their way down from a peak of – 2011 was 1.7 million kokanee in that escapement estimate, so that’s the number of fish that went to spawn,” said MFLNR Kootenay fisheries biologist Matt Neufeld. “And that’s pretty high, if you look back into the historical records.” Yet, it is unknown whether the decline in kokanee numbers is attributable to the virus or an abundance of predators like bull trout and Gerrard rainbows, or a combination of factors. “We don’t know what is driving that for sure,” said Neufeld. “There’s probably several plausible explanations for what’s going on with kokanee numbers. One is that there is lots of Gerrards, or there have been anyways.” May 2012 saw one of the largest return of Gerrards to the Lardeau River with a day’s peak of over 1,000 fish. The Gerrard spawning count has seen an “unprecedented increase” in the past 10 years. Before 2011 the highest Gerrard count was about 600 with a low of about 200 in 2001. It set new highs every year since. “That’s what I’m getting at,” said Neufeld. “Gerrard numbers may be driving kokanee down as we’ve kind of seen this really big peak outside of recorded history.” The fisheries biologists estimates that if there are 10,000 rainbow and bull trout in the lake and each one feasts on one kokanee per day, that’s 365,000 kokanee per year, a pretty significant dent in the
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Trail’s Grant Tyson had great success on Kootenay Lake last week catching a number of trout, including this nice 15-pound Gerrard rainbow trout on a blue hockey stick. population. hopefully the big ones follow counter the environmental Yet, a decline in large rain- suit.” threat to the system posed by bow trout has been noted by The fishing on Kootenay an alien species last August. anglers over the winter, and Lake does seem to be pickThe Ministry undertook a would be expected to mirror ing up with good catches of Pike Reward Program that a decrease in their primary rainbows reported last week. encouraged anglers to fish for food source. Trail Fire Fighter Grant Tyson and retain pike caught in the Biologists have begun landed a 15-pound rainbow, Columbia. s a m p l i n g and caught-andFisheries technicians kokanee fry from released sev- released a number of pike spawning chan- “In the short term, eral in the six after implanting them with nels and from kokanee numbers to eight pound a chip, so that if an angler the Lardeau, as range. returned a pike’s head with a are likely going well as Gerrards “It’s one of chip in it they would pocket to be suppressed those wait and $500. which can also for the next few contract the see games,” said “We had lower participavirus. Neufeld. “Where tion than we hoped for in years, and what From these probably in the that program,” said Neufeld. effect that will samples, the short term, “It might have been timing or have on Gerrards kokanee num- something with rolling that biologists will try to determine bers are likely out, but we had a very small we just don’t how pervasive going to be sup- number something like 20 know yet.” the IHN virus is, pressed for the heads returned.” and its impact next few years, The slight number of Matt Neufeld on the fish in the and what effect returned heads, however, long term. (The that will have on does not necessarily indicate virus does not affect humans Gerrards we just don’t know that there are fewer pike in or other animals.) yet.” the system than expected. The falling kokanee numSmaller fish and lower “It’s hard to say. We did bers has translated into a dis- catch rates will likely be the some work catching pike out appointing winter fishery on result of a declining kokanee there to implant tags, and Kootenay, with large Gerrard population, but Neufeld is there were lots of large fish rainbows being fewer and fur- encouraged by the number out there in the seven to 15 ther between than normal. of Gerrards that have been pound range, so I’m not conKerry Reed of Nelson’s counted at the Lardeau vinced that’s the case.” Reel Adventures Sport spawning grounds recently. Most of the pike were Fishing Charters noted a slow “This year’s spawning caught in the Robson reach season that continued into escapement, so far anyways stretch of the Columbia, March, yet, he has seen a at 450 or so, is kind of good but some were landed near small improvement with the news. Given the report we’ve Waneta and in the Seven Mile spring weather. had from anglers, it’s good Dam Reservoir. “We have been noticing to see that number of fish Index studies done on a lot more small rainbows there.” spawning rainbow also sugshowing up now as the Columbia River gest a growing number of weather warms,” said Reed in As for the Columbia River, pike in the Columbia. a recent fishing report. “So, local fisheries attempted to See PIKE, Page 11
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By Times Staff The Trail Smoke Eaters continue to build, as the team received a commitment from Robbie Johnson from the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy (POE) Midget U-18 team on Tuesday. Johnson produced 11 points, posting seven goals and four assists in just 15 games in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s (CSSHL) Prep Division this past season. In 14 North American Prospect Hockey League (NAPHL) games he recorded a goal and three assists for four points and 16 penalty minutes. Johnson, who will be 16 in July, is a draft pick of the Kootenay Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The five-foot-11-inch and 175 pound Kamloops native missed the first half of the year due to an injury at Kootenay Ice training camp. “The work Robbie has put in this year to develop himself into a BCHL player as a 16 year old has been tremendous,” states Ryan Wade, head coach of the POE U-18 team. “Starting the year with an injury is always tough, but he put the work in and got the result he wanted by committing to Trail for the upcoming season.” The speedy, hardworking, skilled forward came on in the latter half of the year and was a pleasant surprise for Head Coach Nick Deschenes of the Smoke Eaters at their annual spring camp in March. “Robbie came to our camp and was one of the most dominant forwards,” said Deschenes “What surprised us the most was his age. He has a bright future as a hockey player and after speaking with him and his family, we got a better understanding of his goals to receive a scholarship and play NCAA. These fall in line with our priorities here in Trail so we are very excited to be a part of Robbie’s journey and development.”
World Championships rife with BCHL players
BCHL Roster announcements continue to roll in with the 2014 IIHF Hockey World Championships set to begin Friday in Minsk, Belarus and BCHL names continue to surface. Former Trail Smoke Eater defenceman Danny DeKeyser of the Detroit Red Wings will lace up the skates for the United States. DeKeyser scored eight goals and 17 assists in the 2008-09 season with Trail before going to the United States Hockey League and then Western Michigan University. Former Burnaby Express star and 2006 RBC Cup national champion Kyle Turris of the Ottawa Senators was named to the team early on. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that he would also take on an alternate captain role, joining the leadership group with captain Kevin Bieksa and fellow alternate Jason Chimera. Turris scored 102 goals and 91 assists in 110 career BCHL games with the Express before becoming the third overall selection by Phoenix at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He was BCHL rookie of the year in 2006 and MVP in 2007. Defenceman Jason Garrison, a Nanaimo Clippers alumnus and current Vancouver Canucks blueliner, will also wear the Maple Leaf. Garrison had 29 goals and 60 assists in 109 career BCHL games and won the BCHL Top Defenceman award in 2005. Canada starts the tournament off against France on Friday in a 6:45 a.m. PST start. The U.S. gets going at 10:45 a.m. against Belarus.
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FROM PAGE 10 “Those (pike) numbers have been kind of increasing over the last five or six years in that program, and so the indications are that pike are there and there’s probably quite a number of them, but we just haven’t done quite enough work there to know for sure what’s going on.” The apex predator also brings disease concerns, and while the rainbow trout population is apparently robust at the moment, the pike’s long-term affect on the ecosystem is troubling. “We don’t know what they’re eating yet, but there is scientific literature that suggests they prefer soft bodied prey like rainbows or kokanee over perch or other fish, so the jury’s still out on how big an impact they will have in the long run, but there certainly are some concerns.” The Pike Reward Program expired at the end of March, and fisheries is still considering how best to attack and eradicate the invasive species. Until then, Neufeld reminds anglers that there is an unlimited quota on pike, and he encourages fishers to retain all pike caught in the system.
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event area could be mitigated by shorter walk distances and perhaps an East-West shuttle bus circulating through the area. Without it, or some other cross river alternative route, at least a few people are being discouraged from attending, or staying around for long, reducing, I am sure participation in the various activities offered. No matter how popular some of those activities are or become, the lack of parking and an alternate avenue of access will always limit participation in downtown events, especially including Silver City Days. The same limitations almost ensure that event cannot grow, no matter how enthusiastically the volunteers design and promote it. Limited as it is, as it probably will always be, and despite the annual SSCDSWF, Silver City Days has a lots to offer, fosters civic and even regional pride and allows local organizations to both promote their causes/ events and fundraise. You should go, and take some friends.
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Through faith we have eternal life Scripture quotations are from the RSV unless otherwise noted. “Then they said to him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent’” (John 6:28-29). Only one work is necessary for salvation, and that is to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent” (John 6:29). But for this faith to save us we not only need to believe that this is true, but we must also entrust ourselves completely to Christ for our salvation. We have to depend on him to save us from our sins and death and give us light and eternal life. Actually, faith is not really a work at all that merits our salvation and the gift of light and eternal life, but rather it is simply our act of receiving this gift. St. Paul contrasts faith and works, saying that God saves us by Christ’s work on the cross through our faith, without any work of our own (Rom. 3:20, 28; Gal. 2:16; 3:11; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). The one who does the work to save us is Christ. The work he did was to suffer and die as a criminal punished on the cross, not for his own sins, but for ours (Isa. 53:5-6; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13). His work was, by his
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suffering and death on the cross, to make reparation for our sins that satisfied divine justice and so made atonement for us, redeeming us from our sins and giving us light and eternal life, when we believe in him. This is why Jesus tells us today that the only thing that we have to do to be saved is to believe in him (Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). To be forgiven, brought into the light, and given eternal life we do not have to do anything else (Rom. 10:9-10), because Jesus came to call and justify sinners, those who have no good works, not the righteous (Matt. 9:13; Luke 18:13-14). So we are justified only by faith, without works (Rom. 3:28; Gal. 2:16). Works then follow after we are forgiven, saved, and justified; and they sanctify us still more. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Through faith we are saved, given Christ’s light, and eternal life, because of Christ’s atoning work that our faith activates for us. It is necessary to know and believe this in order to have life in his name (John 3:36). This is God’s will and plan for us. We know this, because it is revealed in the Scriptures.
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“He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God” (John 3:18; see Mark 16:16). This is the way of salvation that has been revealed to us. Christ came to save us by his death and resurrection. Those who believe in him, depending on him for their salvation, will be saved, justified, and forgiven only by their faith, without any work of their own. Our works always come after being saved, justified, and forgiven. The only thing that we do before this to be saved is to believe in and entrust ourselves in faith to the saving work of Christ on the cross. This is why Jesus says today that what we have to do to receive all this is believe in the one whom God has sent (John 6:29). Then our sins are forgiven, when we confess them (1 John 1:9), and we are redeemed and saved. Christ came into the world for this: to redeem us, to reconcile us with God, and to make us righteous, filled with his light, and possessing eternal life. This is the very heart of the Christian faith. © Copyright 2007-2009 Rev. Steven Scherrer www.DailyBiblicalSermons.com.
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We learn to be racist
J
ust who was Jesus? It’s a question that commands a lot of attention, and engenders a heated debate. While I have read scholarly books on the question, I rather like a comedic set of arguments that attempts to define Jesus in terms of racial stereotypes. Whether you believe in Jesus or not, these arguments challenge us to see an image of divinity in all people, and to acknowledge, respect and cherish the innate dignity of others. Quoting from these anonymous arguments, Jesus was black because he called everyone brother; he liked Gospel; and, he couldn’t get a fair trial. But, there are three louise equally good arguments that he was aboriginal: he was at peace with nature; he ate a lot fish; and, he Everyday Theology talked about the Great Spirit. Then again, there are three equally good arguments that he was Italian: he talked with his hands; he had wine with his meals; and, he used olive oil. Two recent incidents of racism in sport - the offensive comments of Los Angeles Clippers’ owner, Donald Sterling, and an alarming number of racist tweets against PK Sabban of the Montreal Canadiens - provide striking examples of the inability of some people to accept others who differ from themselves. While these incidents have sparked discussion about racism in pro-sports, racism is definitely not limited to the sporting arena. Consider the legacy of Indian residential schools in Canada. The very creation of the residential school system was an expression of the concept ‘the white man’s burden’, which held that the white man was a superior being responsible for the management of non-whites. All too frequently, this attitude of racial superiority resulted in terrible abuses. We are not born racist. We learn to be racist. Growing up in the late 1960’s, I had an early lesson in the perpetuation of racism. My older sisters were members of “Up with People”, a movement that promoted racial equality through music. When a visiting choir from the States came to perform, some people were reluctant to billet black teens, which was strangely ironic. My mother was indignant that race was an issue in placing these kids, and volunteered to take two black billets. That night at the supper table, we talked about prejudice, including prejudice against Italians, and the derogatory term “wop” that angered my Italian father and grandfather. We did not talk about the prejudice against aboriginal people; while Canadians watched the civil rights movement unfold to the south, the majority of us were oblivious to the systemic racism in our own country. That conversation left an indelible impression on my developing sense of morality. The message was clear. People are people; we are sisters and brothers of one human family. While my parents used the moment of welcoming two billets into our home to instill respect for the “other” in their daughters, I could have learned a very different lesson had I been sitting somewhere else, like in a hockey arena, listening to adults around me jeer at a skilled NHL player for being black. So, just who was Jesus? He is any person who is marginalized, ridiculed or abused. Trail, BC resident Louise McEwan is a freelance religion writer with degrees in English and Theology. She has a background in education and faith formation. Her blog is www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Contact her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com.
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years. It’s a little late to be worried about his influence on her or how they have raised their mostly-grown children. Might your grandson marry this girl? Will he at least help raise the child and pay support? (He is legally liable for that.) Please don’t use this moment to chastise your daughter or Pete. It won’t do any good and could damage the relationship you have. Instead, encourage your grandson to take an active role in his child’s life. You could help the young couple financially if you like, and we hope you will welcome your greatgrandchild. Stay out of
resting so they are satisfied with the arrangements. Also, they should have immediate funds at their disposal to deal with the costs. The way it stands now, I would be responsible for everything. It hurts me deeply that he will not see how valuable preplanning is in preventing family squabbles. I will let him read your response. -Wife Left Up in the Air Dear Wife: Some people have a difficult time planning for their eventual demise. They fear doing so will hasten their death. Others find it too distasteful, and they procrastinate. But you are right: It saves the survivors a great deal of stress and aggravation to know that things are taken care of. We suggest you talk to your husband’s children about this and see whether they can get their father to help them out. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Only Child in Massachusetts,”
the woman who loved being an only child, and I have to say it hasn’t been pleasant for me. There were some good things, like not having to share with anyone and having your parents to yourself. But when my parents passed away, I had to
lean heavily on my husband, who was wonderful. When I married, I told my husband I wanted to have more than one child. Now my husband is gone, and my children are busy with their own lives. They miss having cous-
ins, aunts and uncles, and I would give anything to have a sibling to talk to. -- Thankful for My Family Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
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Dear Annie: I’m starting to wonder about my son-in-law, “Pete.” He married my daughter some 40 years ago when he was fresh out of the Navy. I was concerned that they had no savings and he had no job training. But he was quiet and likable. Through the years, however, people I respect have called Pete “no good,” “a bum,” “lazy” and “a snake in the grass.” My daughter and grandsons worked and sacrificed to put Pete through college. One of their boys recently got his girlfriend pregnant, and neither Pete nor my daughter did anything to help that girl. I gave them $500 for a blood test, but they didn’t follow through. I am worried about Pete’s integrity, but also about that of my daughter, who is not doing the right thing. What should I do? -- Worried Grandma Dear Grandma: Your daughter and Pete have been married for 40
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stands in your way. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might encounter difficulty dealing with authority figures today. Therefore, if you have to propose something or ask for permission, wait a few days. Timing is everything. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Travel plans might be challenged, as well as school plans. Just cope as best you can, because you can’t push the river. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might be disappointed in your fair share of something or feel that you are not truly acknowledged, especially financially. This is a poor day to try to make good financial arrangements. Wait a few days. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feel like there is a gulf between you and someone close to you. Actually, there is always a gulf, isn’t
there? What is different today is your frame of mind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Things at work are discouraging because someone older or more experienced will not cooperate with you. Best to bide your time and make your pitch another day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might feel that children are a heavy responsibility today. And indeed, they are.
We were heavy responsibilities for our parents as well. It goes with the territory. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) An older relative might block your plans or criticize your suggestions today. Of course this is discouraging, but don’t let this hold you down. Wait a day or two. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might fall into worry mode today. Remember:
“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.” YOU BORN TODAY You are active, bold and daring! Although you can work with others, you also work superbly on your own. If you teach, you teach by example. This is a year of growth for you, and it is also a testing year. Many of you will build or construct something that you will later value. Postpone major changes this year -- not just yet.
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We are looking for a keen, positive, motivated accountant who wants to work in a high paced, challenging environment. The Manager of Accounting supervises and provides expertise to accounting and payroll support staff; ensures appropriate controls; performs reconciliations and variance analysis; assists in the preparation of budget and financial statements; helps with audits; and other key functions. The Manager of Accounting is our lead on our integrated software system systems. The Manager of Accounting also ensures timely and accurate coordination of and submissions of Ministry of Education student data and a variety of other regulatory reports. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills are key to your success as you support the district’s operations. Your background includes related leadership and accounting experience and education in the field of accounting. You’ve earned a second level of a recognized accounting program (CGA/CMA/CA/CPA), and/or a diploma in accounting or business administration. You are extremely comfortable using enterprise class software and have experience supporting others in the use of software. Ideally you have experience with running payroll. Finally, you are resilient and committed to working collaboratively with integrity and character in support of the public education system. The position will start as soon as the right candidate is available. Applications should include a resume with details of your education and work experience, copies of official transcripts of qualifications and a list of references from a variety of sources. For the full posting see the Careers section on www.sd20.bc.ca. If you have questions or wish to submit an application please contact: Natalie Verigin, Secretary-Treasurer Attention #14-E-02 School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) 2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6 Telephone: (250) 368-2223 natalieverigin@sd20.bc.ca Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
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The Continuing Education program at Selkirk College, Trail Campus is seeking folks interested in sharing their skills and experience with Microsoft Office 2013 software applications.
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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess initiative to plan and supervise the Beaver Valley Summer Parks Programs. The candidates must enjoy working with children, be fun, outgoing and patient. The successful candidates must be registered for College/University in the fall. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a career in recreation, education or working with youth. Rate of pay will be as per the Collective Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current First Aid Certificate • Previous experience working with children APPLICATIONS: • Must include proof of acceptance into college/university • Will be accepted until 4:00 pm, May 23, 2014
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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
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The Trail & District Public Library is seeking a motivated individual to fill the casual position as Children’s Programmer. Qualifications and expectations are outlined in the job description, which is available at the library. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the CUPE Local 2087 Collective Agreement. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter and three references to: Belinda Wilkinson, Library Director Trail & District Public Library 1051 Victoria St., Trail BC V1R 3T3 or by email to director@traillibrary.com
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Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Awesome deal moving must sell 7 x 7 Jacuzzi hot tub $2500 OBO, Treadmill best offer, Call 250-368-8355 or 250-897-0705
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For Sale By Owner For Sale 2 bdrm house, carport, workshop, on 1.8 acres of usable, open land. Phone 250-365-4864. Trail (Sunningdale) A perfect starter, retirement or rental home. 750sq.ft. main floor, 1 full bath, gas heat and fireplace, a/c. Full basement (350sqft finished). Large carport (500sqft), workshop (100sqft). South facing fenced backyard/garden. Quiet locale close to all amenities. $179,990. Call 250-364-1940
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Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of LYNN EROLL MURPHY, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Fruitvale, Province of British Columbia, who died on 25th day of December, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Dave Tjader, Executor, on or before June 30, 2014, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
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Notice To Creditors And Others Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of CORA MARY GIBBONS, Deceased, formerly of the Village of Fruitvale, Province of British Columbia, who died on 4th day of November, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Michael Albert Tadevic, Executor, on or before July 15, 2014, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Michael Albert Tadevic, Executor c/o LEWIS J. BRIDGEMAN McEWAN & CO. LAW CORPORATION 1432 Bay Avenue Trail, B.C. V1 R 4B1
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Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 DOWNTOWN TRAIL, renovated 1bdrm. character apt, quiet adult building, coin-op laundry, non-smoking. 250-226-6886. Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250368-5908 GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1 & 2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391 Montrose 3bdrm top suite $750., 3bdrm. lower suite $700. W/D, newly reno, must have ref. NS. May consider small pets. 250-231-6651 SUNNINGDALE, large 2bdrm. Cable, heat & a/c included. Free use of washer & dryer. No smoking, No pets. Avail. Jun.1st. 250-368-9810 Townhouse Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S. $850/mo. Longterm only. 250-368-5908 TRAIL, 1&2bd. Heat, blinds, partially furn. Close to town, park, bus route. 250-364-1129 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. TRAIL, ONE bdrm. furnished Apt. $500/mo. incl. util. Nonsmoking. 250-364-5678 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
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WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 778239-1843 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 WARFIELD, large 2Bd. Quiet, secure, storage, coin laundry. $675. 778-239-1843
Duplex / 4 Plex FRUITVALE 4PLEX, 2bd., quiet, N/S, F/S, heat included, $650. Avail. Jun.1st. Reserve appointment. 250-368-3384
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2099 Third Avenue, Rossland
439 Rossland Avenue, Trail
This very well kept building has been used since 1986 as a house of worship. Alternate uses include a day care, or contractor’s office .There is ample yard space for a contractor and room to construct a shop building or light industrial yard.
Small and compact this home offers the perfect place for a single or couple at a very affordable price. Many upgrades include a newer kitchen, upgraded bathroom, some wiring and plumbing, air conditioning and more! Call now before it’s gone!
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$259,000
2083 Valleyview Drive, Trail
$157,900
Super family home - 4+ bedroom/1.5 bathrooms. This air conditioned home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 62 years. Very clean and has had some updates which would make this an excellent home for the family.
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Great value in this 3 bdrm/ 2 bath home! Gas fireplace, large windows, generous sized rooms and original hardwood are just a few of the features. Come take a look! Call Terry 250-231-1101
$69,900
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1360 - 2nd Avenue, Trail
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$199,000
Interior completely new since 2006. This charmer offers level access, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, unfinished basement, fully fenced and landscaped yard with underground sprinklers, dog run, as well as a carport. This little gem will go quickly! Don’t wait call now!
757 Waterloo Road, Castlegar
613 Forrest Drive, Warfield
Spectacular WATERFRONT! Immaculate 2011 home on a landscaped .72 acre lot on the river. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, oak flooring and large windows that offer stunning views of the river! The list goes on. This one is a must see!
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$495,000
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$205,000
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8327 Highway 3B, Trail
$499,000
3211 Highway Drive, Trail
2000 Lookout Street, Trail
$225,000
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!
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If you are looking for privacy, incredible views and a rural lifestyle, yet close to town, this is it! 14 private acres overlooking Columbia River. Home offers 3-4 bdrms, open floor plan, chicken coop and nice garden areas. Very low taxes - after grant sells pay $350/yr!
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$229,000
2302 Happy Valley Rd, Rossland
239 Simonds Street, Warfield
$999,000
Cute as a button with updated wiring, plumbing and new flooring. Covered carport, shed, sun deck and fenced yard. Check it out, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Stunning home and property! Located on over 6 acres of prime land, this meticulously designed and built home offers mature landscaping, open, sunny floor plan and views from every window. Inground swimming pool, 6 stall barn, the list goes on. Call today!
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 Christine (250) 512-7653
STING NEW LI
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
$110,000
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
640 Shelley Street, Warfield
$226,000 Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view! Call Christine (250) 512-7653