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Bridge referendum goes to voters in August

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City circles Aug. 23 for residents to determine fate of walking bridge

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Trail voters can mark Aug. 23 as the day they will collectively decide if the city can proceed with borrowing money to build a new crossing over the Columbia River.

After a counter petition garnered enough signatures last month to quash the city from borrowing almost $5 million through the Alternative Approval Process, Trail council is putting a “yes” or “no” referendum to all Trail electors that day.

The ballot question is specific, and will ask “Are you in favour of the City of Trail enacting Bylaw No. 2775 authorizing construction and borrowing of $4,916,000 so that the sewer pipe bridge proposed by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary can also include a pedestrian walkway, water main line and fibre optic conduit?”

The bylaw, if adopted, will permit the city to borrow sufficient funds to construct a joint venture pipe/pedestrian bridge with the regional district, noted Michelle McIsaac Trail’s corporate administrator and chief election officer during Monday night council.

“The question should be framed in a clear and concise manner so that the electors understand the implications of their vote,” she added.

The fourth Saturday in August was chosen following assent from the province through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development with a condition that voting be held within 80 days of its approval.

“It’s thought that people would be returning from summer vacation and getting back to business at hand,” said McIsaac.

Voting will be conducted in the McIntyre Room at the Trail Memorial Centre with advance voting opportunities at the same location on Aug. 13 and Aug. 20.

Additionally, the city will incorporate mail ballot voting for anyone who expects to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and the days of advance voting opportunities, or has a physical challenge, illness, or injury that affects the ability to vote on those dates.

The onus is on the voter to contact the city to request a mail ballot package and applications will be accepted from July 30 to Aug. 21, but must be returned before 8 p.m. on general voting day.

For more information visit trail.ca.

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Economic team seeks regional funding to continue services

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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The site of the future Trail skate park was marked with a catchy sign at its Rossland Avenue locale this week even though the outdoor venue is a no go this year and its committee continues to face financial hurdles. The Society for Friends of the Trail Skatepark remains optimistic and focused to raise another $212,000 for the project, and most recently made a grant application to the Kraft Celebration Tour that could provide a $25,000 award to the community project July 1.

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A three-year economic initiative is appealing to all Greater Trail communities to keep the forward thinking business plan running as a benefit to the entire region.

Mike Martin, board chair of the Lower Columbia Communities Development Team Society (LCCDTS), the regulating body of the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) and Terry Van Horn, LCIC’s economic development coordinator, approached Montrose council last week and Trail, Warfield and Rossland councils Monday, with a five-year plan to maintain the economic service as the “first port of call” for businesses within the region.

Martin maintains the LCIC as a face of the future in the region and its team, including the board of directors, has pulled together an updated operating model to move ahead with delivery of services.

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hen Charlene Cook moved to Trail, she started Poooh Busters – a company that will stoop and scoop your pets poop for a one time clean-up or on a regular basis, so you don't have to. She wanted to start a business that would provide a service she found so useful when she lived in Calgary.

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“We actually had someone coming in and cleaning our yard because I worked in really weird shifts,” she said.

“Then my partner got diagnosed with cancer, so it was one of those 'one less thing to worry about,' scenarios.”

Cook and Poooh Busters are already giving back to the community, despite only being up and running for a few months.

“For the most part, it is about becoming part of the community and providing something that maybe people didn't realize they needed,” she said.

Part of her company's community involvement includes

helping those who can't help themselves with a program called Poooh Fairies, starting in the fall, inspired by her own family's experiences with cancer diagnoses and chemotherapy.

“Various parts of the hospital can nominate people who can't care for their pets for whatever reason, be it cancer care, or pregnancy or an injury, and once a month we will give away free service to one person,” she said.

“We have gone through getting the [cancer] re-diagnosis right before we came [to Trail] and when we were in the hospital for chemotherapy, there was an older gentleman who had no family in the area and the only thing he had was his cat. He had to re-home his cat because he wasn't allowed to scoop the litter box because you can’t while you are doing chemotherapy. To alleviate that for some people would be great.”

Cook says Poooh Busters wouldn't have become a reality without the help of local organizations like Community Futures to help get her business off the ground.

“It gives you a bit of finan-

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Char Cook and her son Dylan, 3, along with their four-legged helper Nakoda, get started on their bi-weekly poop cleanup ahead of the market in Trail. Cook is co-owner of Poooh Busters, a new Trail-based company that will come and scoop your pets' poop. cial security when you are first starting out,” she said.

“There's a reason most new companies fail. They don't have any cushion in the first year. You never grow quite as quickly as you thought you were going to, or there are expenses that you weren't expecting.”

Advice and support from Community Futures was vital

to Poooh Busters in their earlier days.

“To have that perspective from a group of people who have the skill base and the knowledge of the area itself and to help you navigate is so helpful,” said Cook.

Cook invites future customers to visit the Poooh Busters website at www.kootenaypooohbusters.ca.

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Notes: - If South wins the opening lead, he will go down one.

-Even though South only has 11 HCP’s, he is better than a light opening because a light opener would not make three hearts opposite a mere eight or nine points.

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Commitment from communities needed for program FROM PAGE 1 “We are approaching each council and electoral areas as soon as possible,” explained Martin to Trail council members at Monday’s operations meeting. “The intent is to try and move the process forward with some urgency,” he said. “We would like to get some commitment to allow for continuity of our operation and planning in 2014.”

Following a service review in 2013, the regional district cited the initiative’s high cost and lack of sustainability as impetus to no longer fund the society $224,000 per year as flow-through funding for the LCIC. With a revamped proposal of service, a “We’ve worked new potential partreally hard to be ner in the Columbia a regional office Basin Trust (CBT), and focus on the and a commitment to seek $25,000 annuentire region ally through grants, because what the corporation is asking municipalities benefits one to reconsider kicking benefits all.” in funding through Terry Van Horn the regional district based on a percentage breakdown of taxation.

“Right now our approach will be to go back to the East End Services and see if we can do this on a regional basis,” explained Martin. “One of the elements we were challenged with for continuation of service was to come up with a different model,” he noted. “We think the model is right, but we needed to deliver it at a lower cost.

“And I think we’ve accomplished that.”

Overall, the LCCDTS is asking the regional district for 80 per cent of the funding, or $176,000 for each year through to 2019 to cover the cost of delivering economic development services in the region.

CBT has provisionally committed to funding 20 per cent of the service, or $50,000 annually, with the exception of next year, because it has already provided $7,500 through a previous LCCDTS agreement.

“We’ve worked really hard to be a regional office and focus on the entire region because what benefits one benefits all,” said Van Horn.

“We’ve only had three short years but have already overcome some really great hurdles,” she continued. “I can honestly say we are the first point of contact now and want that to continue.”

Since inception, the LCIC has fielded 87 investment enquiries ranging from new and existing manufacturing opportunities, to business and land investments, to large housing development, said Van Horn.

She cited the recent sale of the Beaver Falls Motel, an establishment that sold two weeks after direct contact through the LCIC office.

“We’ve concentrated on trying to attract interest in our community locally, provincially and on a foreign basis,” said Van Horn. “We’ve been very successful in bringing people to our region who have never heard of it before. We want to get people excited that our region is thriving and economically healthy.”

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Love of riding brings motorcyclists together

By Liz Bevan Times Staff

You may hear a low rumble making its way out of the Waneta Plaza parking lot on Thursday nights, and Ian McLeod, president of the West Kootenay Road Runners motorcycle club, says don't be alarmed or intimidated.

“It's a group of 19-to-70-year-old people who just enjoy riding bikes,” he said. “We aren't a gang and I think that's the perception people have when they see a group of bikers, because we do have the crest. We're just a riding group. I just like the riding and the good company and all of that.

They are just great people.”

The Road Runners meet every Thursday evening at Tim Horton's in Trail and do what they love – hop on their bikes and go for a cruise.

The club currently has over 100 members, but started with just a handful of enthusiasts.

“Basically, I got on Facebook one day and put the message out there,” said McLeod. “I talked to people I knew who owned bikes and that's where it originated. We have 139 members and we've been around for about two and a half years.”

McLeod and the Road Runners have a busy schedule coming up in the next few months, with all of their events planned out all the way into the fall season.

“We have our barbecues and our Thursday night rides and our weekend rides,” he said. “We do different spots and different routes. We've got it planned out right until October.”

One event McLeod says he is looking forward to the most is coming up in August and is a first for the motorcycle club.

“The Rally in the Valley is the newest event that we are going to do,” he said.

“It's the first time we are going to do it and it is on the August 22 weekend. We are going to have live bands playing music, camping for the weekend, bike games for people who want to see that and the public is welcome.”

The first Rally in the Valley will also include vendors, a poker ride, and plenty of activities and food on the grounds.

The rally is being held at Beaver Valley Park in Fruitvale and camping requires reservations ahead of time.

For more information on The Rally in the Valley or to find out more about the West Kootenay Road Runners, email 61smokey@gmail.com, call McLeod at 250-364-0918, or visit their website at www.westkootenayroadrunners.com.

RDKB going ahead with pipe crossing FROM PAGE 1 Through the AAP, 10 per cent of Trail’s registered voters signed a petition to halt the city from borrowing money to build a walkway over a new regional sewer pipeline slated for construction upstream from the Old Bridge.

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“I am all for the democratic process,” said Cacchioni. “My concern is that if only 200 people show up to vote and 101 vote ‘No,’” he continued. “Then those 101 people out of 5,733 registered voters in Trail determine the vote.

“And that is not democracy.”

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Sewerage Committee authorized staff to proceed with the review of the pipe bridge crossing prior to the

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city’s advancement of the proposed pedestrian crossing, according to Bryan Teasdale, RDKB’s manager of infrastructure and sustainability.

“As the RDKB originally approached the city to review the possibility of partnering on some type of multi-use crossing in this location,” said Teasdale.

“The city took us up on this offer in order to hopefully reduce their costs of any new crossing option in this location that we expect would be a benefit for

the entire region.”

Walking platform or not, Trail taxpayers will fork over 62.5 per cent, or over $2.8 million towards the cost to build a structure across the river to support a new sewer line “You cannot build the sewer line section and go back after and

say, ‘Hang on, I want to put a walking bridge on,’” said Cacchioni.

“Make no mistake, if we don’t proceed with this time sensitive choice, you will have a pipe crossing the Columbia River near the Old Bridge.

“And that’s all you will have.”

For the Record In the June 24 edition of the Trail Times, the story “Minister to meet with stakeholders in boundary expansion,” said the minister would be making a public announcement in Trail Wednesday. In fact, the announcement is scheduled for Castlegar today.

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Union questions work permits for power project THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A British Columbia trade union is challenging a series of work permits issued to American citizens for a power project in the province’s north, arguing it has uncovered yet another glaring example of a foreign-worker loophole the government must tie up to protect jobs.

The union contends Canadians lost employment when border agents, whose job it was to scrutinize the qualifications of eight workers, granted them visas earlier this year under a provision

of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The process is flawed and skirts the channels through which foreign workers are properly allowed to enter the country, said Wayne Mills, president of International Union of Operating Engineers local 115.

Mills said the intracompany transfer program has cracks bigger than the former version of the Temporary Foreign Workers’ Program, which the federal government overhauled last week after ongoing revelations that it was prone to breaches.

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“Myself, I’ll use the word outraged, because that’s the most polite word I can use, but Canadians are losing jobs through loopholes,” Mills said. “It’s not because they’re untrained or unqualified. (Companies are) sidestepping around the facts, and they’ve found a new way to get (workers) into the country.”

Lawyers for the union were in Federal Court on Tuesday, seeking to speed up the process for a judicial review of the case involving Oregon-based O & S Contractors Inc. The union wants a judge to scrap the permits - even as the project’s completion date looms - and is aiming to draw attention to what it believes

are hiring abuses that could be much more widespread.

The case in Vancouver involves B.C.’s Conifex Power Limited Partnership, which hired O & S Contractors to construct a wood waste storage building at its new bioenergy facility in Mackenzie, north of Prince George.

The workers presented documents supporting their application under the NAFTA program, which allows certain employees to transfer from branches of U.S. to Canadian companies. A key criterion for entry is specialized knowledge, which the workers must possess and the project must require.

The union argues neither is true under this scenario.

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Desperate measures during desperate times will cost a former gas station owner more than $38,000.

Former Fas Gas owner Mai Nguyen was fined $38,440.53 for buying gasoline and cigarettes – minus the taxes – on First Nations reserve land using a status card and then reselling both.

“This will be a hardship on you,” said Judge Ron Lamperson, on Monday in Campbell River provincial court. “(But) you’re not going to jail and you’re fortunate the Crown did not ask for jail time.”

The 56-year-old mother of five adult children was facing six charges and had pleaded not guilty. However, following discussions between her lawyer and the Crown, Nguyen changed her pleas to guilty on three counts: possession of tobacco for an unlawful purpose, not paying provincial taxes on gasoline, and not paying the carbon tax.

Defence lawyer James Hormoth told the court that Nguyen bought the Fas Gas station and convenience store in 2006.

When her cash supply dwindled, she began enlisting the help of First Nations friends who had Indian status cards. Using a pickup loaded with a large gasoline container, Nguyen and her buyers would purchase tax-exempt gas and cigarettes on reserve land, and then she would resell both at Fas Gas. “Desperate times call for desperate measures and that’s when this scheme came into place,” said Hormoth.

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Canadian Border Services Agency documents show the workers include a former cattle rancher with a criminal record, who was turned away twice before getting his permit, and a young man with a high school education set to be employed as a mill wright.

Unlike the Temporary Foreign Workers’ Program, or TFWP, the program they used to gain entry does not require a labour market opinion (LMO), a document showing a labour shortage in Canada exists for that particular job.

“The big concern here is if we start allowing construction workers to come and work in Canada without the LMO process, then that’s a big hole in our border,” said the union’s lawyer Charles Gordon. “This is the Temporary Foreign Workers’ Program without the LMO process. It’s got less safeguards.”

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Vernon officials are reconsidering whether mixed martial arts competitions should be banned.

On Monday, council deferred three readings on a bylaw that would prohibit professional and amateur mixed martial arts events within municipal limits.

“It was too all encompassing,” said Coun. Mary-Jo O’Keefe of the concern the ban would prevent young students from local mixed martial arts schools from participating in tourmaments.

“They have intercommunity competitions and we have to make sure we’re not making it impossible

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to have those competitions.”

Coun. Bob Spiers says the goal of the bylaw was always professional MMA events, and the rules, as is, could be misinterpreted.

“We might ban local gyms from having a contest.

“We want to make sure we’re not making that illegal.”

Before the bylaw comes back to council for consideration, staff will research the definition of an MMA contest and whether it includes tournaments hosted by schools.

The city moved towards a ban on MMA events because there had been a concern from the police about criminal activity within the sport.

While Mayor Rob Sawatzky admits organized crime is not involved in children’s competitions, he says the city has to consider the health of its citizens.

“The discussion could move along with a talk about blows to the head,” he said.

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‘Bullhorn diplomacy’ won’t help: Baird

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Critics concerned about speedy pipeline process

Canada pursuing legal avenues for jailed journalist

THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - Critics of a proposed pipeline project from the Fort McMurray region to Edmonton want to know why the province’s energy regulator seems determined to rush the project’s public review.

“The process is being rushed for the benefit of TransCanada to the detriment of landowners,” said lawyer Keith Wilson, who represents businesses and farmers along the route.

Hearings opened Monday on the Grand Rapids plan for two new lines half-owned by TransCanada (TSX:TRP) that would have a combined peak capacity of more than one million barrels a day - more volume than Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project.

Wilson said the new regulator is hobbling public participation through tight timelines.

He points out that because the new hearings combine issues that used to be dealt with separately - the Grand Rapids hearings involve more than 90 different approvals under several different pieces of legislation - the burden on members of the public wishing to address them is greater than ever.

“It’s a monumental task to landowners to respond to all that information.”

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - “Bullhorn diplomacy” won’t win the release of EgyptianCanadian Mohamed Fahmy, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said Tuesday in a pointed rebuttal to critics of his government’s response to the imprisonment of the Al-Jazeera journalist.

Canada is pursuing all legal avenues to secure the release of Fahmy, the minister told Ottawa radio station CFRA. The government is working hard to have Fahmy freed on appeal, or through a

ces have been the subject of vocal condemnation by Australian and U.S. politicians, but some critics say the Harper government has been too muted in its response.

Egyptian President AbdelFattah el-Sissi said Tuesday he will not interfere in the rulings and said people should stop criticizing his country’s courts.

Fahmy’s family, the federal New Democrats and Canadian Journalists for Free Expression have all urged Prime Minister Stephen Harper to call the Egyptian president personally.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau joined the fray Tuesday when he tweeted:

THE CANADIAN PRESS PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Ontario MP Dean Del Mastro urgently wanted voter ID and get-out-the-vote services for his 2008 campaign once he realized he wouldn’t be getting similar help from the Conservative party, a key witness at his trial said Tuesday.

The testimony came from Frank Hall, president of Ottawabased data consulting firm Holinshed Research, whose dealings with Del Mastro are at the heart of the trial taking place in Peterborough, Ont. Del Mastro - the Harper government’s

Gang leader running business from prison THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg gang leader has been sentenced to five years in prison after being recorded on a jailhouse phone directing street drug operations and meting out violent discipline to an unruly underling on the outside.

In addition to a cocaine-trafficking charge, Michael Balingit, 25, admitted Monday to directing others within a criminal organization to conduct crimes on its behalf.

It’s believed to be the first time a member of the 334 MOB (Most Organized Brothers) Squad has been found guilty of a criminal organization-related charge.

Balingit was among the main targets of a Winnipeg police operation focused on busting a cellphone “dial a dealer” operation.

Crown attorney Jason Clouston told court the case against Balingit took off after he made 86 telephone calls from inside jail while he was awaiting trial on charges of selling drugs to an undercover officer.

one-time point man for defending the Tories against alleged voter fraud - has pleaded not guilty to charges of overspending during the 2008 campaign, failing to report a personal contribution of $21,000 to his own campaign and knowingly submitting a falsified document.

The Crown alleges Del Mastro paid for Holinshed’s services from a personal account and then tried to make it look as if the company had only charged his campaign a fraction of the total cost.

In retracing the steps that led to Del

Mastro’s alleged coverup, Crown prosecutor Tom Lemon took Hall through a series of emails and invoices exchanged between Holinshed and Del Mastro’s campaign.

Hall said Del Mastro twice asked him in 2008 how much voter ID and get-out-thevote calling campaigns would cost.

Del Mastro first broached the matter in June 2008, but with the caveat that he might not need the services since he expected to be part of a centralized calling program the Conservative party was using to target select ridings, Hall said.

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“Dean was actually quite candid and quite gracious,” said Hall, referring to Del Mastro’s openness about his hopes for being included in the Conservative party’s so-called “blue plan.”

But when it turned out Del Mastro wasn’t part of that program, he urgently asked Hall for a second price estimate in September 2008, shortly after the campaign had begun, Hall said.

“I received a quick email from Mr Del Mastro; it was a surprise, it was out of the blue, asking me to give him a call, it was urgent,” said Hall.

“I said, ‘I thought you were on the blue plan’ ... but he said he just recently learned that he was not on there. He sounded quite disappointed from his tone ... he was left hanging and that’s the reason he wanted to contact me.”

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“The Canadian government must speak out vigorously in defence of Canadians who are victims of a travesty of justice.”

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called el-Sissi to proclaim the innocence of the Australian journalist, while the country’s foreign minister, Julia Bishop, said she was appalled by the severity of the verdict.

“I’ll note that the Australian hasn’t been released either,” Baird said Tuesday.

Baird defended his junior minister, Lynne Yelich, who is responsible for consular affairs. Her widely criticized news release Monday merely said she was very disappointed with the sentence.

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“We want a successful resolution and I guess either way, critics of the government can win because if we’re loud and vocal, we’re practising bullhorn diplomacy and are not being professional,” Baird said.

“But if we try to take the case directly to the leadership, we’re accused of not standing up. I think you want to pursue the path that would be the most effective to resolving the case.”

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The murky world of B.C.’s lobbying industry

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ast year, 12,281 registered lobbyists roamed the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. – a city that sees itself as the most powerful in the world.

Comparatively, one would imagine that British Columbia might have a few hundred or so at most. Yet, astonishingly, there were 2,717 registered lobbyists working the political backrooms in B.C. – one for every five in D.C. Trying to track their influence on provincial politics is a murky undertaking. The industry isn’t just the suits hanging out their shingle because of who they may know or what political favours they may have performed.

Today, it includes lawyers, accountants, trade associations, public relations firms and community organizations.

Although far from foolproof, following the money is a little easier.

If the industry has some household names in B.C., Patrick Kinsella is one of them. Since 2005, Kinsella and two of his associated companies have donated $230,506 to the B.C. Liberals and zip to the NDP.

The national firms try to spread it a bit.

Hill & Knowlton Canada forked out $72,380 for the Liberals, while Hill & Knowlton Strategies gave $13,450 to the NDP. Earnscliffe B.C. gave $64,136 to the Liberals and Earnscliffe Strategy Group gave $26,145 to the NDP. Must be something about ‘strategy’ and the NDP that lobbyists see and others don’t.

But they’re just one part of the industry. B.C.’s Registrar of Lobbyists counts 382 organizations with active registrations.

And some of them have deep pockets.

The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association has donated $129,341 to the B.C. Liberals since 2005, the Canadian Convenience Stores Association $7,600, the International Pharmacists Association coughed up $14,978, and North West Cruiseship Association docked in at $41,493.

The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, which bills itself as “representing and supporting progressive unionized employers

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in Canada’s construction industry,” gave $18,200 to the Liberals and, ironically, nada to the NDP. The Canadian Bar Association covered its bases with $600 to the NDP and $1,075 for the Liberals, but the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. went exclusively with the Liberals to the tune of $34,820.

All in, donors that had “association” in their name gave $3.36 million to the Liberals and $907,000 to the NDP. That’s a lot of membership dues.

Then, for want of a better term, there’s the “LLP” component to the industry – legal and accounting firms – who often have partners or associates that are registered as lobby-

ists as well. Add all those LLP designations up and another $1.34 million was donated to the Liberals.

The NDP pocketed a paltry $89,800.

It seems to pay to be the party in power.

But something else is happening with political fundraising in the province that’s highly worrisome: private, closed-door events where the promises are plentiful and the cover charge ain’t cheap.

Last October, the B.C. Liberal party pocketed close to $100,000 following an exclusive $5,000 a plate dinner with Premier Clark. A registered lobbyist promised the 21 guests a “generous opportunity” to speak with the premier.

On the very day that the party deposited its windfall, it also reported two donations that were conspicuous for no other reason than their dollar amount. Diana Bennett and Scott Menke both cut the party cheques for $5,078. Bennett is the CEO of Paragon Gaming and Menke its president.

Their donations came smack in the middle of the company announcing that it would take another stab

at developing an urban casino resort in downtown Vancouver and its controversial hiring of former B.C. Lottery Corporation CEO Michael Graydon to lead that push. One of Paragon’s past in-house lobbyists was former B.C. Lottery Corporation chair T. Richard Turner.

Ever wanted a legitimate reason to scream ‘fore’ at five B.C. cabinet ministers? Up to 60 individuals had the chance, after laying down $1,000 each for a day of golf at the Sagebrush Golf Club in Merritt. A few more ministers and they could have breaked for a cabinet meeting on the 18th hole.

Common thread between most of these high-priced, chummy events? Registered lobbyists buying or selling the tickets.

And it’s that intertwining of lobbyists with a political party’s fundraising apparatus which is troubling, because ultimately both sides risk developing a dependency on keeping the other happy and the money flowing. It rarely ends well.

Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

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n a too-regular basis children in their homes, to the public is shocked do so would require a 1984by revelations of esque level of intrusiveness children who are not that is neither possible nor adequately protected by the desirable in a modern democchild welfare system, or are racy. In the long run, children harmed in its care. Programs would be better protected by a are criticized, responsible system that reinforces parent ministers pilloried and, inevit- accountability for behaviour ably, more public money is towards their children, rather poured into the child welfare than relying on often-unrealsystem. istic expectations of governYet the scandals recur, ment. again and again. The reputaMoreover, when chiltion of the system is such that dren are placed in governthe incompetent, uncaring or ment’s care they are usually venal child welconsigned to an fare worker has overstretched fosRICK become a staple of ter care system.

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The foster care This is unfair, model presumes Troy Media of course, but why, government can one might ask, are rent quality parthe problems in child welfare ent resources to fulfill its role so seemingly intractable? It is as substitute parent. In fact, true that many child welfare foster care relies on a dwinprograms are badly run. Social dling supply of stay-at-home workers are not, by and large, parents, and maintaining coneasy to manage, nor do they sistent quality in foster homes always make great managers is extremely difficult for child once promoted from the field. welfare authorities.

But even if this were not the While many foster parcase, it is unlikely that prob- ents do their best for chillems in child welfare would dren in their care, the system cease, because the model on as a whole does not provide which it rests is flawed. the stable, nurturing home The child welfare profes- environments that children sion is in a sense a victim need. of its own success. Decades To begin to fix its problems, of lobbying have created laws child welfare needs to better that, while varying in format distinguish between abuse and from province to province, all neglect, and between minor have the effect of making gov- and substantial mistreatment. ernment both the parent of Deficient rather than abusive last resort and protector of all parenting – poor nutritional children in the realm. choices, for example – should Neither function is within be dealt with through volungovernment’s actual capaci- tary social services like parent ties. While it would be ideal if training. This change alone child welfare authorities could would reduce the intake of prevent all mistreatment of child welfare.

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The threshold for more aggressive intervention should be criminal behaviour by parents. The current system is inequitable, and not in the child’s favour. Punch your neighbor and the police will come; beat your child and government sends a social worker. Child abuse should be a trigger for criminal prosecution, not social work intervention.

As for foster care, this system would shrink significantly if the current strong bias against adoption was reversed and the adoption of permanent wards actively encouraged. Orphanages, residential schools and foster care are all discredited substitutes for a stable home environment. Adoption is an ageold human remedy for the absence of competent parents.

Governments should embrace it, rather than shun it.

More resources for the same child welfare system will not fix the problem. We need a fundamental rethink of government’s role in families, along with new policies to reinforce the responsibility and accountability of parents for adequate care of their children.

Child welfare as we know it has failed to protect children.

It is past due time to move on to another approach.

Rick August is an independent social policy analyst based in Regina with 40 years experience in the field, including a role in the design and implementation of the National Child Benefit. He is a contributor for Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES GERACE (NEE STOCKS), VERNIE IRENE – Vernie was born in Blaine Lake, SK on February 28, 1920 and passed away on June 14, 2014 at Cottonwoods Care Home in Kelowna, B.C. after a short illness.

She is survived by her son Dennis (Charm) in Kelowna, Wendy Barnett (Larry) in Warner, AB and Linda Tyson (Ralph) in Prince George. She is also survived by grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Tyler, Shawn, Colin, Lindsey and Nick and 4 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all including Dennis and Charm’s family dog, Annie.

Vernie left Blaine Lake and moved to Trail, B.C. in her late teens with her sisters. She met Geno Gerace in Trail where they were married in October 1941 and raised three children. She relocated to Kelowna in 2000 to be nearer to her family.

Vernie was predeceased by her parents, seven brothers and sisters and one niece. Vernie’s family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Cottonwoods, particularly Nilda and Barb, for the loving and compassionate care she received especially during her last days. It gave our mother and ourselves a lot of comfort.

Thank you also to Dr. Marty Steinruck for his care over the years both in Trail and Kelowna.

There will be no funeral service in Kelowna by request. There will be a family memorial gathering in Trail in September.

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Six-year-old Isla Gray decided it was time for a new look but didn't want her 10 inches of hair to go to waste.

Instead, Gray gave her locks to Wigs for Kids BC, a committee of volunteers that raises money to provide custom-fitted human-hair wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer or other serious illnesses.

The Rossland girl also hit the pavement to raise just over $1,000 for the cause, meeting her goal last month.

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‘Like a Rolling Stone’ draft sells for $2 million

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - A draft of one of the most popular songs of all time, Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone,” sold Tuesday for $2 million, which the auction house called a world record for a popular music manuscript.

A working draft of the finished song in Dylan’s own hand went to an unidentified bidder at Sotheby’s. The selling price, $2.045 million, included a buyer’s premium.

The manuscript is “the only known surviving draft of the final lyrics for this transformative rock anthem,” Sotheby’s said.

The draft is written in pencil on four sheets of hotel letterhead stationery with revisions, additions, notes and doodles: a hat, a bird, an animal with antlers. The stationery comes from the Roger Smith Hotel in Washington, D.C. Dylan was 24 when he recorded the song in 1965 about a debutante who becomes a loner when she’s cast from upper-class social circles.

“How does it feel To be on your own” it says in his handwriting. “No direction home Like a complete unknown Like a rolling stone.”

Scrawls seem to reflect the artist’s experimentation with rhymes.

The name “Al Capone” is scrawled in the margin, with a line leading to the lyrics “Like a complete unknown.” Another note says: “...dry vermouth, you’ll tell the truth...”

In 2010, John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “A Day in the Life,” the final track on the Beatles’ classic 1967 album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” sold for $1.2 million.

ARCH MCKENZIE

Journalist covered tumultuous political times THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Arch MacKenzie, an inspiring journalist who oversaw the Ottawa bureau of The Canadian Press during some of the most tumultuous political events of the 1970s and 1980s, died Monday. He was 88.

During his time in Ottawa, MacKenzie was regarded as a model boss, and was a powerful influence on a generation of reporters.

He kept active in retirement, serving as a judge for the Michener awards for public service journalism, and as an executive member of the board of the Michener Awards Foundation.

He suffered a ruptured aneurysm in January and while doctors stabilized the problem, his health became increasingly precarious after couple of strokes, his son Colin said. He eventually

developed pneumonia.

“It was peaceful and we were all there,” Colin said of his father’s death in Ottawa.

MacKenzie was born in Regina on March 13, 1926, and raised on a farm outside the city.

He served 18 months in the army at the end of the Second World War. He then enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was sports editor of the student newspaper.

He joined The Canadian Press news agency in the early 1950s, but was fired during a failed effort to unionize the news service. He ended up working for Reuters in London, England.

While in London, he was rehired by Gil Purcell, then head of the agency and noted for his penny-pinching.

“He rehired him because it was cheaper than send-

ing somebody over,” Colin MacKenzie said.

MacKenzie then worked in Montreal, Ottawa and Washington, before returning to Ottawa as deputy bureau chief and bureau chief. He later joined the Toronto Star as Ottawa bureau chief.

It was a time of political storms. Joe Clark’s shortlived government fell in 1979, to be replaced by a resurgent Pierre Trudeau. That was followed by the patriation of the Constitution and later the Brian Mulroney sweep of 1984.

Jim Sheppard, executive editor at the Globe and Mail, worked for MacKenzie as parliamentary editor and news editor.

“During all this time, he was the ever-gruff, but always caring, boss who, when he asked ‘got a minute’ to join him in his office, meant

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Avid bird watcher and photographer Geri Coe recently emptied her bird feeders to deter bears from browsing for food in her Warfield backyard.

With that in mind, she turned her camera lens on another winged creature with a close up of this colourful fly that landed on her Clematis plant last week. If you have a photo you would like to share with our readers email it to editor@trailtimes.ca.

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Community green spaces improve health

By Keri Wall Interior Health

June is the time to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month across Canada. Most of us have deeply cherished memories of play and adventure in the outdoors, both as a child and as an adult. Many of our best times happen when we are playing or simply relaxing in nature.

Connections with the natural world are critical to our health and well-being. Regular physical activity has a powerful influence on our health, both mentally and physically. Being active is recommended as a way to both prevent and treat many kinds of chronic diseases from depression to diabetes to cancer.

Health starts in our homes and our neighbourhoods. Our experiences when we are young and the lifestyle choices and habits we make as adults help keep us healthy. Access to greenspaces and recreational facilities in our neighbourhoods can make all the difference. A playground at the end of the block can allow a young family to get outside together in the evening and a flat trail with benches can help keep a senior active many months of the year.

A recent report from the Canadian Parks Council (Connecting Canadians with Nature: An Investment in the Well-Being of our Citizens) reveals that one in four Canadians are currently obese and the rates are

climbing. Additionally, more than one million Canadians are at risk for serious long-term health problems due to vitamin D deficiency.

A nature prescription could make a big impact here. The report also states, “Evidence is also mounting that proximity to natural environments is the best predictor of people’s physical activity, more so than proximity to community centres or indoor gyms.”

Infrastructure for parks and recreation can be as simple as a well-placed dock or as comprehensive as a large beach area. We often have local governments and community groups to thank for amenities that make the outdoors inviting and accessible. In my town, I enjoy a network of well-maintained mountain bike trails that stretch for hundreds of kilometers. Anyone can use them, from hikers to bikers, and they are completely free!

The municipality donates money to our trail alliance every year and individuals can also donate if they wish.

Providing parks and greenspaces are not only ways to beautify communities and make life more pleasant; these spaces also play a central role in our health and well-being.

For more information see Plan H – Parks & Greenspaces (http://planh. ca/take-action/healthy-environments/natural-environments/page/ parks-greenspace).

Kerri Wall is a Community Health Facilitator with Interior Health

ach week, I read the Police Briefs column to find out what criminal activities have occurred in our community.

But afterwards, for some reason, I feel a bit depressed. Either there has been damage done but no suspects found, or else there have been charges laid but it seems unlikely that justice and healing will follow. Having thought about Restorative Justice for the past few years, I wondered what Police Briefs might look like if we shared some stories about incidents that had been dealt with in a more restorative way. The Trail Times has provided us an opportunity to do this.

Restorative justice practices vary all over the world because they are developed by each community and reflect the values of that community.

Nevertheless, the idea that individuals can take responsibility for their actions and that communities are capable of coming together to repair harm is common to all programs.

Since confidentiality is an important part of restorative justice, most of the stories that we share will be from other locations. Nevertheless they are all true incidents.

In a court ordered case in London, a young man, at risk of an offending lifestyle, was given employment by a small charity, which struggled financially to provide services to him and his community. He was able to gain access to their bank accounts and

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This was discovered and the matter went to court since a serious breach of trust was involved.

The sentencing guidelines indicated that a prison sentence was inevitable. The judge realized that no party would benefit from this: the money would be lost, the offender would likely re-offend, the charity staff would have no redress, and the community would pay for his incarceration. The judge had

some experience of the experimental use of restorative justice, and after discussion with the probation service, a probation worker with RJ experience was found.

The judge used a suspended sentence, with a condition of an Activity Order that specified victim reparation and so a restorative sentence was passed.

The victims (the staff) initially rejected any apology or contact.

They needed the money back and could never now trust words alone.

The facilitator was able to help the offender trace the remains of the money. The family and friends rallied around to find the rest and the money was paid back in full. After watching a videotaped recording of an apology, the staff were

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able to see that it was genuine and eventually requested a meeting with the offender.

The trust could not be fully mended, but all parties had benefited and moved on. The judge was able to follow progress through periodic reviews at court, which reinforced the offender’s resolve.

The offender remained employed and there was no eventual loss to the community.

Richard Tarnoff is coordinator of the Boundary Restorative Justice Program.

Assistance from the Independent Academic Research Studies program, UK, is gratefully acknowledged. Trail is served by the Greater Trail Community Justice Program. Visit their website www.greatertrailcommunityjustice.com.

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Seniors voice concerns to provincial advocate

By Arne Petryshen Cranbrook Townsman

Seniors were able to broach their concerns and questions with the new provincial seniors advocate.

Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s first seniors advocate, met with Cranbrook seniors at the Seniors Centre on Thursday, June 19.

The East Kootenay is one of the last stops on her cross-province tour of speaking to seniors.

“It’s my job to make, as much as possible, the experience of a British Columbia senior as good as possible, and as standardized as possible,” Mackenzie said, adding that just because you live in a smaller comunity doesn’t mean you should be receiving fewer services than someone who lives in the Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island.

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Concerns that residents brought up at the meeting included the loss of family doctors and the lack of ease in transportation to treatments in Kelowna.

Mackenzie said the doctor issue is going to be very challenging to address.

“You can’t pull doctors out of the air and force them to come in and relocate to Cranbrook,” she said.

“You can try to put incentives in place that will make doctors want to choose to practice in rural areas, but it is difficult.”

She said her job is to make government understand that while it’s an issue for everybody, it’s particularly an acute issue for seniors. She also said it has been a revelation to hear of all the obstacles and hurdles there are to get to specialized care in places like Kelowna and Vancouver.

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Nelson-Creston MLA named NDP deputy house leader

The Nelson Star MLA Michelle Mungall is the NDP’s new deputy house leader.

On Friday, John Horgan, the new leader of the BC NDP made the announcement.

“Our team has the benefit of tremendous energy and innovation from many young MLAs,” said Horgan. “Michelle Mungall is a young leader with a strong record of standing up to the BC Liberals for policies that hurt hard-working British Columbians.”

As Deputy House Leader, Mungall will work with the house leader, Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, to manage the strategies and activities of the official opposition during legislative sessions. Both Farnworth and Mungall are known for their no holds barred approach to challenging BC Liberal policies that are bad for the province, such as breaking up of the ALR and the clawback of child support payments.

Mungall, who will continue to serve as opposition critic for social development, is prepared for her new challenge.

“I am thrilled to be adding this new role to my responsibilities and that the leader has shown such confidence in me. I look forward to working closely with one of our best MLAs, Mike Farnworth as we provide leadership to our team in the legislature.”

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Trans-Canada twinning complete The Golden Star The federal government announced last week the completion of twinning of the TransCanada Highway (TCH) through Banff National Park.

A significant infrastructure project, twinning of the final 35-km two lane section of highway from Castle Junction to the British Columbia border is the result

of a $317 million investment made over the last decade by the Government of Canada. The project improves motorist safety, reduces highway wildlife mortality and reconnects habitat, and improves the flow of goods and services on Canada’s national highway.

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The government has been moving their way west through the national parks, making improvements to the highways. In March of this year, Kootenay/ Columbia MP David Wilks announced that Parks Canada was being promised $391 million over the next six years towards improving highways, bridges, dams and other infrastructure.

As parks moves west through B.C., Wilks hopes that some of those funds will go towards road improvements in Glacier National Park.

Twinning the TransCanada Highway all the way through Glacier is a massive project that was estimated by Parks Canada to cost 1-2 billion dollars, but Wilks believes it is important to get started as soon as possible.

“You have to start somewhere,” he told the Golden Star in March. “Whether it’s Yoho, Glacier or Mt. Revelstoke we need to get to the point where we can twin that highway. It’s the gateway to Vancouver…we need to have it more freeflowing.”

The entire 82-km section of TCH in Banff National Park is now twinned.

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Trail Parks and Recreation is getting ramped up for its fifth annual Kids Triathlon on July 5, inviting all young athletes from ages four to 12 to register for the fun and exciting event.

Kids Triathlon in starting blocks

By Jim Bailey

Times Sports Editor

Trail Parks and Recreation is once again ringing in the summer on a fun and fit note with the Kids Triathlon set to hit the starting blocks on July 5 at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre (TALC).

Last year over 80 young athletes between four and 12 years old swam, rode, and ran in the event that has been growing steadily since it its inauguration five years ago.

“It’s been really good,” said Parks and Rec coordinator Lisa Manaigre. “Last year we had 85 participants, the year before that was 89, so we’re striving for about 100 this year.”

The event began as an initiative by Gerick Cycle and Sports, Teck’s Wellness and Learning Centre, and Trail Parks and Rec to promote fitness at a young age. The event is both fun and competitive, keeping the distances manageable to ensure the younger kids enjoy the race, and, at the

same time, challenge the older ones.

“It’s actually quite challenging,” says Manaigre. “I would say each group, they are pushing hard to get to the finish line.

They are really earning their medal, especially when you get into the seven and up ages. Some struggle but it’s not extremely difficult. You want to make it a bit challenging so they feel they’ve accomplished something.”

The kids compete in separate age groups: four year olds, five and six year olds, seven and eight year olds, nine and 10 year olds, and 11 and 12 year olds with numerous parents and grandparents on hand to cheer them on and many volunteers to help out.

“The volunteers actually make it happen,” said Manaigre, whose volunteer list from past triathlons includes help from Teck, Gerick’s, the Trail Ambassador program, and the Trail Smoke Eaters.

The youngest of the competitors swims

25 metres (one length of the pool), bikes for just over a third of a kilometre, and runs for half a kilometre. The distances increase incrementally up to the 11 and 12 year olds who swim 100 metres, bike 3.4 kilometres, and run for 1.5 km.

Each group starts in the TALC pool, followed by cycling on a set course through East Trail, and completing the event with a run to the finish line at Butler Park.

“They’re the same distances we had in the past . . . and we have detailed maps that we have available for people to take a look at.”

Check in for all participants is at 8:15 a.m. with the race start set for 10 a.m. The fee for the triathlon is $38 for all Greater Trail kids and includes entry fee, race package, t-shirt, swim cap, and lunch.

The deadline for registration is July 2.

For more information, or to register or receive a race map contact the Aquatic Centre at 364-0084.

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Record breaking swims for Stingrays

By Times Staff A small but powerful contingent of Trail Stingrays posted the fastest swims ever for their respective age groups at the Creston Swim Meet on the weekend.

Six swimmers drove over the Kootenay Pass to compete in the meet and returned home with seven meet records to their credit, and 14 personal best times with only two disqualifications.

“I am very proud of the

swimmers performances over the weekend and glad that the training has been paying off,” said Rays’ Head Coach Samme Beatson in an email.

“This meet has made me very optimistic for the rest of the season.”

Elijah Grebe broke the meet record in Division 6 boys 200 Individual Medley (IM) by a full second with his time of three minutes and 28.83 seconds.

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Greenwood, Grebe, Chung, Green and Beatson all claimed aggregate medals and Connor Bruce also swam incredibly well in his first meet.

Greenwood participated in the eliminator swim at the end of the meet, swimming a personal best time in the first heat.

The Stingrays also included two athletes from the Colville Valley Swim Club who traveled to the meet with the Trail team to compete.

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Kelowna Capital news When Ryan Huska signed on with the Kelowna Rockets in the fall of 2002, he wasn’t precisely sure where his coaching career would lead.

A dozen years and 303 Western Hockey League victories later, the 38-year-old Huska is headed for the pro ranks, bound for Glen Falls, N.Y., where he’ll serve as head coach of the Adirondack Flames, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames.

Huska was born in Cranbrook but moved to Trail at an early age and progressed through the minor hockey ranks until he graduated to junior.

“I grew up here,” Huska told the Times when he took the Rockets for an impromptu skate at ryan the Cominco Arena Huska in December of 2012.

“My dad was transferred here when I was four years old, with the RCMP, and I left when I was 16 to go play junior in Kamloops, so this is kind of home for me.”

Huska, who spent the last seven years as the Rockets’ head man, will be replaced behind the Kelowna bench by his assistant for the last five seasons, Dan Lambert.

On Monday at Prospera Place, GM Bruce Hamilton choked back tears during an emotional farewell to Huska and his family.

Still, Hamilton heartily celebrated the moment—for Huska, for his successor and for the organization.

“It’s a real good day, because one of our coaches is moving on and that’s what major junior hockey is all about,” said Hamilton, who referred to Huska as a great coach, but an ‘even better person.’

“Having Ryan move up is a feather in our hat, and to move Danny right into this role is exactly what we planned on when we hired him. I’m looking forward to watching him mature into what Ryan did.”

Under Huska’s guidance, the Rockets won the WHL championship in 2009 made a trip to the Memorial Cup that spring in Rimouski.

In each of the last two seasons, Huska’s club set records for regular season victories, including 57 wins in 2013-14.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BETHESDA, Md. - Tiger Woods returns to golf with big hopes, realistic expectations and no pain for the first time in nearly two years.

Woods made his first public appearance in golf shoes since he walked gingerly off the golf course at Doral on March 9 with back pain that first presented itself in August 2012. He had back surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve on March 31.

Asked for an opening comment on where he is with his recovery, Woods smiled and said, “I’m right here.”

“It’s been an interesting road,” Woods said. “This has been quite a tedious little process, but been one where I got to a point where I can play competitive golf again. And it’s pretty exciting.”

It feels that way for all of golf, which has been without its biggest draw for five tournaments that he ordinarily would have played, including the Masters for the first time, the U.S. Open and two events where he was the defending champion.

Woods said the British Open was his target all along, and he might not be playing the Quicken Loans National this week at Congressional if it did not benefit his foundation.

That’s not to suggest he is coming back too early.

Woods said he has been in constant contact with doctors and trainers as he slowly expanded his swing from chipping and putting to wedges, all the way up the bag to the driver, and then playing at home in South Florida.

He said he often stood on the back of the cart to avoid sitting.

Early on in the recovery, he filled the holes on his practice green with sand so he wouldn’t stoop too much to pluck the ball from the cup.

Woods is famous for saying he doesn’t enter any tournament if he doesn’t think he can win. That much

hasn’t changed for Congressional, where he has won twice.

There is a dose of reality, however, when it comes to winning. Attribute that to age (38), the experience of nearly 20 years on tour and having gone through so many recent seasons interrupted by injuries.

“Expectations don’t change,” Woods said. “That’s the ultimate goal. It’s just that it’s going to be a little bit harder this time. I just haven’t had the amount of prep and reps that I would like. But I’m good enough to play, and I’m going to give it a go.”

Except for nine holes he wishes he didn’t play at The Players Championship in 2011, this is the second time in four years he has missed a three-month portion of the season. He didn’t play the U.S. Open and British Open three years ago while letting leg injuries fully heal.

The difference this time was his lifestyle. Woods said he couldn’t function in the weeks leading to his microdiscectomy surgery at the end of March.

“Anyone that has had any kind of nerve impingement, it’s not a joke,” he said.

“That part was relieved as soon as I got out of the surgery. That nerve impingement, that pain that I was feeling going down my leg was gone.

I’ve heard numerous people talk about it, and I’ve had people come up to me and say they had the same procedure and got their life back and that’s basically how I felt. I was able to do things, and do things that I normally took for granted.”

That now includes golf at the highest level.

He was dressed in the company colours of his latest endorsement for his bag (MusclePharm), and headed out to the golf course to practice before a White House visit Tuesday afternoon with the Presidents Cup team from last year, when Woods made the clinching putt. 

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FIFA World Cup Sunday Results Belgium 1 Russia 0 South Korea 2 Algeria 4 United States 2 Portugal 2 Monday, June 23 Australia 0 Spain 3 Netherlands 2 Chile 0 Croatia 1 Mexico 3 Cameroon 1 Brazil 4 Tuesday, June 24 Costa Rica 0 England 0 Italy 0 Uruguay 1 Colombia 3 at Japan 1 Greece 2 Ivory Coast 1 Today’s matches Argentina at Nigeria, 12 p.m.

Iran at Bosnia-Herzegovina, 12 p.m.

Switzerland at Honduras, 4 p.m.

France at Ecuador, 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 26 Germany at United States, 12 p.m.

Ghana at Portugal, 12 p.m.

Russia at Algeria, 4 p.m.

Belgium at South Korea, 4 p.m.

End of preliminary round Round of 16 begins Saturday

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Final Jr. Results

W L T Pct Trail A’s 10 0 0 1.00 Trail Mariners 12 4 0 .750 Nelson 7 5 1 .577 Grand Forks 7 8 1 .469 Cgar Warriors 6 8 0 .429 Cgar Red Bulls 0 17 0 .000 All Games at Butler Park Friday Results Trail Mariners 9 Grand Forks 5 Thursday Game Junior Championship Match Mariners vs Trail A’s 5:30 p.m.

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Underdog takes group of death

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Defying all the doubters, Costa Rica came through perhaps the toughest group of the World Cup unbeaten and on top.

Costa Rica followed up its wins over Uruguay and Italy by holding England to a dour 0-0 draw on Tuesday, enough to finish first in Group D. Quite an achievement for a team that was seen as the rank outsider in the first ever World Cup group that contained three former champions.

“It wasn’t the death group after all - at least not for us,” Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto said. He dedicated the qualification to “those who believed in us and those who didn’t.”

“People started believing after the game against Italy,” he added.

Uruguay also advanced from the group after beating Italy 1-0 on Tuesday.

Costa Rica only needed a draw to top Group D and played that way, setting up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation against England.

The result gives Costa Rica its best World Cup performance. While Los Ticos reached the knockout stages in 1990, they finished second in a weaker group. Costa Rica will now play the runner-up in Group C in the second round.

Huska reflects on time in Kelowna FROM PAGE 11 It seemed only a matter of time before Huska would attract the right offer, and that came last week from the management team of the NHL’s Calgary Flames.

“I felt really good about the meetings I had (with the Flames) and told my wife, Denise, when I got home that I hoped things would work out,” Huska said. “What they stand for just feels right…it’s a great opportunity that I’m looking forward to.”

As much success as the team enjoyed on the ice during his tenure, Huska said the people is what he’ll remember most fondly from his time with the

Rockets.

“If you don’t have good people who aren’t passionate about what they do, then you don’t get to have individual success,” said Huska, who won a Memorial Cup as an assistant with the Rockets in 2004.

“Reflecting back, we’re proud of the records we’ve had and the banners we’ve had, but I’m going to be remembering the team, and all the people that allowed us to get to that point, and allowed me the opportunity to move on. That’s what’s really special about this organization.”

For Lambert’s part, the exWHL star was grateful to have worked alongside Huska since

2009 and is excited for the challenges of his new job.

“We spent a lot of time together over the last five years and it is sad to see him go but there’s no doubt Ryan was ready to move on,” said Lambert. “Him being successful has allowed me to grow as a young coach and now to get this opportunity, I’m very grateful to the Hamilton family and that they trust in me that I can follow in Ryan’s footsteps.”

The Rockets’ search for a new assistant coach is currently under way.

Lambert will conduct his first training camp as head coach of the Rockets during the final week of August.

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Coach Benevides gets extension THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions signed head coach Mike Benevides to a contract extension through the 2016 season Tuesday.

Benevides, a 46-year-old Toronto native, is entering his third season as Lions head coach since replacing Wally Buono

following the team’s ‘11 Grey Cup victory.

Benevides has a 24-12 overall record but is 16-2 at home.

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Benevides began his CFL coaching career 15 years ago but has spent the past 10 seasons with B.C. He served as the club’s specialteams co-ordinator and linebackers coach from 2003 to 2007 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in ‘08, a post he held until being named head coach.

“I am honoured and grateful for the support I have received from our owner David Braley, our presi-

dent and CEO Dennis Skulsky and of course Wally Buono along with the coaching staff and players,” said Benevides. “The ultimate goal is to win a championship and to say that anything has truly been accomplished yet would not be accurate.

“I am very proud of the men we have assembled to try and bring home the Grey Cup this year and I will continue to make that our No. 1 goal each and every day I have the privilege of leading these outstanding men.”

B.C. kicks off the ‘14 season hosting the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

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There is help available for those with PTSD Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

to be impacted by an IED explosion. Even the humming noise of a lot of people brought back memories of mass casualties, as did certain smells.

I eventually secluded myself in my home, unwilling to risk the pain that reliving the memories of war caused. After a particularly bad panic attack, I sought help. I’m happy to say that therapy and mindfulness techniques worked well for me, and I hope others in my situation will seek help, too.

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. Anyone can take the first step toward healing by taking a free, anonymous

being patronized when they call me, “Sweetie,” “Honey,” “Darlin’,” “Angel,” etc. These words are not endearing and make me want to decrease my tip.

“May I take your order, please?” is all that is necessary. If you know my name, use it.

Otherwise, please stop speaking to me as if I were 5 years old. -- B. Dear B.: There are some folks who like these terms of endearment, but we agree that they can seem patronizing. No server wants to insult you. If you don’t like such terms, please speak up, politely, and tell the server, “I’d appreciate it if you didn’t call me ‘honey.’”

We are certain the server will comply.

Dear Annie: “Smothered in California” resents that her in-laws invite them to dinner once a month and want to attend all of the kids’ activities.

She sounds a bit selfcentered.

My in-laws babysat

my kids whenever I needed help. I invite them to all of my children’s sporting events and school events. We dined out with them once a week when my boys were little. We spend part of every holiday with them.

I never had a close

relationship with my grandparents and took great pains to ensure that my sons did. My oldest is now 21, and my youngest is 16. I can’t get my boys to clean their rooms, but if the grandparents call and say they need help, it’s a done deal. The in-

laws won’t be around forever. They obviously want to be involved. Be glad it’s not the reverse.

-- Grateful in Western Pennsylvania Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

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Annie’s

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Nearly 70 percent of people have experienced a trauma in their lifetime, and about 20 percent of them later experience PTSD. Service members, veterans and their families can take an assessment at MindBodyStrength. org, and the broader community can visit PTSDScreening.org.

I want people with PTSD to know they can get help. Sincerely -Elijah Ochoa Dear Elijah Ochoa: We appreciate your service to our country and your openness about sharing your experiences. We are glad to know that you received the help you needed and deserved, and we hope others will take advantage of this free resource. Thank you for writing.

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Dear Annie: I was an army medic who served two deployments in Iraq and saw more than two years’ worth of war injuries.

Seeing injured soldiers, many of them young, maimed and seriously wounded, while also being concerned for your own life can have an impact on you long after you are out of the situation.

After my second deployment, I relocated to San Francisco for a fresh start. It turned out that the busy city, with its noises and crowds, was extremely difficult, and I started feeling depressed and anxious, having panic attacks if people got too near.

When a homeless man tapped my shoulder while I was waiting for a train, my reaction was so strong that I nearly threw him on the tracks. When a bus I was riding turned a corner and a can rolled by, the sound made me think I was about

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, June 26, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This time of the New Moon is the best time of year to think about how you can improve your home and your relationships with family members. Any ideas?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Each New Moon is a chance to make resolutions.

Today and tomorrow are the best times of the year for you to think about your style of communicating to others.

Do others understand you?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Think about your attitude toward money, because your attitude toward anything will affect how it accumulates in your life. What is your attitude toward money?

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today and tomorrow, the only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place. Take

a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve the image you create in your world.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your inner values guide your decisions and affect your future. What are your values? It’s been said that kindness is the most important thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Are you happy with your friendships? What kind of friend are you to others?

If you want to have more friends, be friendly!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) What is your attitude toward authority figures?

Are you immediately on the defensive, or do you feel rebellious? All of us have to deal with authority figures, no matter who we are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

What further training can you get that will improve your job? How can

travel and further education enhance your life? Think about this.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) At this time of the New Moon, it is wise to make resolutions about how to reduce debt and get on a more solid footing. You want a secure future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Today and tomorrow, the only New Moon opposite

your sign all year will take place. What can you do to improve partnerships and close friendships?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The New Moon is a time of resolutions. How can you improve your job and your relationship with co-workers? Think of three things.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s important to have a healthy balance between

play and work. Are you happy with the balance you have?

Do you have opportunities to express your creativity?

YOU BORN TODAY You are a tower of strength to others. Your presence can be very physical. Nevertheless, you are sensitive and compassionate. You can be a haven of security to family and friends. Many of you like physical activities or sports.

You are not easily intimidated. Save your finances for

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Shawn, I cried when you passed away.

I still cry for you every day.

Although I loved you dearly, I coudn’t make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest.

God broke my heart to prove to me, that He only takes the best.

Thinking of you, especially today, on what would have been your 50th Birthday.

Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart.

Love you and Miss you, Maria

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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave

Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 347 16 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave, 9th St Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 24 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St

West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

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Salt water fish tank for sale.

Live rock coral sand, protein skimmer, 3 setting light w/ timer $600. NONO for sale $150 used, reg $300. Call 367-9459

TWO bedroom, two bathroom condo for sale, within 100 feet of Lakeside Park in Nelson.

This lovely setting overlooks the kiddies playground at the park. It is completely wheelchair accessible, no stairs. It is 1300 square feet of living space plus a sundeck. It includes all appliances, plus a gas fireplace, and a jet tub. It has natural gas forced air heating and gas hot water. It includes a covered carport for one vehicle plus an extra storage locker. The address is 829 Nelson Avenue, and the main entrance is on the south side of the building. The asking price is $350,000 and we welcome offers. Call 250-5090961 for a viewing.

Upright freezer like new, was $425. Asking $350. Phone 250-364-1687

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BY OWNER 3563 Hwy. Dr., Trail, 4br, 2bth, very close to school. Immaculate in and out.

Must See. Pond, ug sprinkling & appliances. By appointment only. 250-231-1243

SUNNINGDALE Large, 2 bdrm condo • refinished hardwood floors • New kitchen • New bathroom • New fridge & stove • Enclosed deck • Furnished

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Montrose Large Family Home. 1 Acre View Property.

Main floor totally renovated.

Trades considered. Call 250368-3773

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Fri. June 27 • 11am - 1pm 516 Baker Ave, Salmo $279,900

OPEN HOUSE

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Sat. June 28 • 1 - 3pm 425 9th Ave, Montrose $229,000

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W NE

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Trail $185,000

Salmo $328,500

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MLS#2211947

Fruitvale $330,000

Fruitvale $289,500 W NE

MLS#2397006

Trail $439,900

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Fruitvale $209,000

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Waneta Village $239,000

Warfield $100,000 W NE

W NE

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Glenmerry $279,000

MLS#2396283

Glenmerry $214,000

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Redstone $839,900 W NE

Sunningdale $290,000

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Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL Name of the Tenant: Jerry Weston Davis, deceased.

In the Matter of Part 6 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation B.C. Reg. 481/2003 Description of the property to be disposed of: Manufactured Home # 034506, 1975 Bendix Model # Leader Address of the Manufactured Home Site: 102, 12th Avenue, Genelle, British Columbia V0G 1G0 Name and Address of the Landlord: Crockett’s Alamo Mobile Home Park Ltd., 102, 12th Avenue, Genelle, British Columbia V0G 1G0

Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $650/mo. 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

Glenmerry 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $600./mo.

250-368-5908 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo.

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TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry.

Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312.

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888

Homes for Rent 3 Bed, 2 Bath - W. Trail For Rent - $1100/m + util. - completely renovated - contact + pics on www.cebahomes.com Small 2bdrm house, mature couple preferred. 352-0491

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TRAIL, 2bdrm. Close to: town, bus stop, park, partially furnished. 250-364-1129

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200 New Price creage House & A

GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apts. available. $650./mo. 250-368-8391

TRAIL, 1bd. suite, private entrance, covered parking, private yard w/river view. F/S, W/D. $600./mo. incl.util., cable, wi-fi. N/S. 250-3688207 after 6:00pm.

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Renata 235,500

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Trail 135,500

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Fruitvale 229,500

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Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Trail Times Wednesday, June 25, 2014

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

PENTICTON

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ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. (250) 493-3800

VERNON

WEST KELOWNA

KAMLOOPS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

PENTICTON

ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

KELOWNA

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

KAMLOOPS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES B USINESS ANDRES CAR AUDIO

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

CASTLEGAR

Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880

CRANBROOK

215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 101 Kootenay St. North (250) 365-6455 (250) 426-8927

TELUS KIOSK

NELSON

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258

300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Trail Times

Proposed walking bridge

Submitted

An artist’s rendering of the proposed walking bridge across the Columbia River in Trail. Residents will vote on its fate in August. See story Page 1.

The Local Experts™

SOLD 3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail

$299,000

Immaculate and professionally renovated Glenmerry house 3 bdrm/3 bath split-level home with several upgrades. Great layout for entertaining!

Ready to move in and enjoy!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

Mark Wilson

SOLD 3401 Highway Drive, Trail

$199,000

Great value 3 bdrm/ 2 bath Glenmerry home! Grand living room natural light.

Original hardwood floors, a functional kitchen, a large rec room, and all kinds of closet space.

Call Terry 250-231-1101

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton 910 Tamarack Cres, Genelle

$370,000

4 bdrm 3 bath, A/C, U/G sprinklers, gorgeous landscaping, double garage, shop, huge rec room, spacious master with 4 pc ensuite, gas f/p. Roof in 2006, level entrance, main floor laundry. Wow. This is a fabulous home!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

STING NEW LI

ICE NEW PR

1553 Diamond Street, Trail

83 Perdue Street, Trail

Panoramic views and privacy await with approx. 700 sq. ft. of decks overlooking the Columbia River. Many upgrades including wiring, plumbing, roof, heating and central air, two bathrooms, 3 bdrms, and family room. Call now!!

This immaculate gem offers 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, beautifully decorated with modern spacious kitchen and bathrooms, wood floors, high ceilings, large living room and updated windows and doors. Move right in and enjoy

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$149,000

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

$169,000

1950 1st Avenue, Rossland

$269,000

613 Forrest Drive, Warfield

$205,000

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.

Call Jodi 250-231-2331

1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale

$265,000

5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen.

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

SOLD

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

Lot 2 Mann Road, Rossland

$183,000

Erie - Ross Spur Road, Fruitvale

Very well cared for duplex located in the heart of downtown Rossland. Perfect for a family looking for extra revenue to help pay the mortgage or as an investment opportunity.

One of the best building lots available at Red Mountain and priced to sell! Located on the corner of Mann Rd. and Talbot Rd. with spectacular 360 degree views and yet only 3 minutes to downtown Rossland.

6.5 acres. Good building sites. Southern exposure. Drilled Well. Treed. Great price. Call today to view.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

CHRISTINA LAKE

TADANAC RIVERVIEW

BRING OFFERS

250-231-1101

$117,000

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca

9480 Station Road, Trail 1665 Maida Road, Christina Lake

269 Railway Lane, Trail

Excellent retreat -fantastic flat comer lot - ideal building site or place to locate your trailer or fifth wheel- water -septic - power are all done!

Great solid family home - 4 plus bdrms - 1.5 baths - 2 kitchens - located close to downtown Trail - modern décor with updates - Call your REALTOR® for your viewing.

$99,000

$147,900

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Draw Date this Friday!!

302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

$599,000

Excellent spacious home situated in a park like surrounding with gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges.

There is ample space to handle several horses as well. Call today!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

30 Skands Road, Christina Lake

$329,000

Impeccably maintained home on 3/4 acre lot. Open floor plan 3 Bdrm with large covered deck. High quality appliances. Heat pump is only 1 1/2 yrs. old. Attached garage plus 24’ x 32’ detached workshop.

$399,000

This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and large rooms. Master bedroom offers huge en suite with jetted tub and lots of closet space. Open and bright kitchen with large, sunny eating area and patio doors to deck.

WARFIELD CHARMERS

BBQ & Patio Heater!

Visit facebook.com/kootenay.homes or kootenayhomes.com to enter.

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo

Picture Your Patio We are holding a draw to give away a new

Deanne Lockhart

250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

930 Schofield Highway, Warfield

745 Dickens Street, Warfield

You have to see this home to appreciate it. New main waterline, new sewer line, upgraded plumbing, upgraded electrical, drywall and insulation upgrades, and much more. Close to all local amenities.

Come check it out today.

Beautifully upgraded. You will love the kitchen, lots of storage, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring. The charming dining room has french doors to large deck. Living room and dining rooms also have wood flooring

$169,900

$199,500

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com