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Local women’s project nets $49,000 grant from province

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BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Historically, living in the industrial City of Trail hasn’t drawn a large community of women into the high paying jobs in trades or the technical fields of study.

That could change after a local women’s initiative was recognized with a $49,000 provincial grant Wednesday, that could boost the female presence in the non-traditional job market.

The funding is earmarked for the Greater Trail Skills Community Skills Centre to examine the best ways to get women into trades in the West Kootenay in a study with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.

The project is a spin-off from Women Creating Change (WCC), which is a partnership between the Skills Centre and the Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Society that launched two years ago after being awarded three years of funding by the Status of Women Canada to address barriers to Lower Columbia women achieving economic stability and security in the region.

The WCC’s 2013 gender-based analysis revealed that a significant way to improve opportunities for lower income women is to encourage the choice of non-traditional employment, said the Skills Centre executive director.

“With further grant money we can continue to move forward,” explained Jan Morton. “And focus on the resource, industrial and construction sectors.”

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Emcon’s Greg Heizmann was in the process of filling spalls, busted pieces of concrete, on the Victoria St. Bridge on Wednesday.

The crew tests the surface for spalls, cleans out the damaged area and repairs it with a stronger, quick setting concrete.

Advertiser feature delves into municipal, district salaries

BY BLACK PRESS The editorial resources of the West Kootenay Advertiser are as far-reaching as its circulation, and they’re being coordinated for an in-depth feature of interest to anyone who pays local or regional taxes.

A concerted effort has been made in the past couple of weeks to put together a comprehensive article on salaries paid to local and regional administrative staff members.

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The article, which appears in this week’s West Kootenay Advertiser is written by the Nelson Star’s Greg Nesteroff with input from Black Press editorial staff in Trail, Castlegar and Grand Forks.

This story is also available online at the www.nelsonstar. com, www.castlegarnews.com, www.traildailytimes.ca and www.grandforksgazette.ca.

This is an important and interesting topic for several

reasons, for one: it provides a useful measuring stick between communities in our coverage area.

The story will also provide information that’s helpful for assessing the work done by various officials on our behalf.

You’ve heard the expression relating to ‘voting with your wallet?’.. this is another variation on that concept.

Nesteroff is known for digging below the surface of an

issue, getting right to the useful details.

Like it or not, money is a large part of most stories relating to government – the universal currency, if you’ll excuse the expression, and those of us paying the freight have an obvious stake in the entire process.

Watch for this illuminating feature coming up in this week’s issue of the West Kootenay Advertiser.

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Explore our incrEDIBLE trail is celebrating raspberry season at the Trail Market on the Esplanade Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. To honour the luscious red berry, an incrEDIBLE flyer will be handed out that highlights raspberry offerings from eateries throughout town and Columbia Garden’s Earthy Organics and raspberry recipes from “The Happy Healthy Freak.”

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Teck helps Fruitvale bloom

Shambhala organizers aware of local impact

By Liz Bevan Times Staff

For the 17th year in a row, nearly 10,000 festival-goers will gather in Salmo for four full days of electronic dance music.

Mitchell Scott, communications director for the Shambhala Music Festival, says with so many people making their way to the Salmo River Ranch, from Aug. 6-11, impact on the community is definitely on the minds of organizers.

“We educate our guests as much as possible to be sensitive to the communities in and around us,” he said ahead of the festival. “We are continually working with city managers in Nelson, Trail and Salmo to see what we can do to help mitigate the impact. We are always learning from previous festivals.”

The festival, known for elaborate stages, creative costumes and dance music, has only a few hundred tickets available at press time, and Scott says the huge crowds are beneficial to the local economy.

“I think if you talk to a lot of the business owners in the communities around us, it's like another Christmas,” he said, adding that the festival promotes tourism to the region for the rest of the year.

“We like to think that as the festival becomes a staple, it brings a lot of positive economic impact to the area. There are a lot of people who come who are professionals and are coming to stay in hotels in the area and they are coming back to visit at other times of the year as well. There is a lot of money rolling through.”

Scott says safety for festival goers and resi-

dents in and around Salmo is at the top of the list for the weekend and includes a medical staff on site 24 hours a day.

“We have as close as you can get to an emergency room set up on site to respond to anything that can come up,” he said, adding that a death at the Pemberton Music Festival earlier in July has been brought up. “The guys running our first aid program are very experienced and have been doing this for a number of years. We also have a doctor on shift for the entire festival. We deal with things from a cut on the foot to bigger stuff.”

More serious medical issues get transferred to local hospitals, including the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital and festival organizers recognize there is added volume to certain services.

Money is being donated to the hospital and other organizations in the area including programs that foster arts and culture education.

Even after the last artist has left the stage and guests are packing up, Scott says organizers still want to ensure that everyone is leaving the festival safely.

“We want to make sure that everyone is safe and comfortable,” he said. “We do everything we can to educate them to stay safe. We don't push them off the ground after the festival. They can take the time to rest before they drive home.”

To add to the safe environment the festival is trying to foster, a new cell phone tower has been added to allow better service coverage throughout the four days of fun.

“We're just looking for a great and incidentfree time for everyone,” said Scott.

Firefighters battle blaze near Canal Flats

The Cranbrook Townsman A large forest fire is raging near Whiteswan Lake, southeast of Canal Flats.

The 150-hectare Whitetail Brook fire was sparked by lightning during last week’s storm, but wasn’t detected until Sunday afternoon.

It quickly grew in size, and is now being fought by 40 firefighters from the Southeast Fire Centre, as well as three water tenders, three bulldozers, one excavator and three medium helicopters with buckets.

While no homes are currently threatened, it is the largest

fire currently on the radar in the Southeast fire zone.

“So far, access to the hot springs (Lussier Hot Springs) and the park (Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park) is not closed off,” said Fanny Bernard, fire information officer with the Southeast Fire Centre.

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Teck Metals Ltd. Representative Carol Vanelli Worosz (right), presented Sharon Ewings, president of the Fruitvale Blooming Society, with a cheque for $500 in support of the society's efforts in raising funds for the beautification and maintenance of the village's downtown business core.

Grant will help break barriers

FROM PAGE 1 The grant money provides further opportunity to work with employers and consult with a valuable resource – women already working in those environments.

“The focus is what resources and strategies we have to put in place to support retention of women once they get into this nontraditional work,” she added.

With 86 per cent of the local female workforce tied to

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Music • Thursday, Gyro Park at 7 p.m., Kootenay Savings Music in the Park presents Clinton Swanson and friends with Kelly Fawcett, brings together four long time musical friends to collaborate on an eclectic repertoire of originals and covers in the style of soul, jazz

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lower paying jobs in retail, health support, social service and the business sector, the women’s project will continue to review opportunities that encourage women to enter the male dominated trades, technical, operator and labourer positions that generally pay a higher wage.

A key pattern identified through WCC’s gender-based analysis was that women in better paying and non-traditional jobs had difficulty entering their prospective field and struggled to retain employment.

“It’s not that they can’t do the work,” said Morton. “A lot of that has to do with the cultural environment which is different from the work environment they were accustomed to.”

Prior to receiving the grant, Morton met with a number of local employers and labour leaders to introduce the project and open the table for discussion in the mostly male world.

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how quickly people supported it and said ‘yes that makes sense, yes we are on board and yes we want to be part of that discussion.’”

With the ministry’s funding that discussion will be ramped up to research what is working for women in other communities and look at a design model to suit women in the region.

“Once we have designed that then we will look at implementation down the line.

We are just really excited to be moving forward and thanks to the provincial government for making it possible.”

The “Working Options for Women: Supporting Women in Non-Traditional Resource and Construction Sector Employment” study is a 33-week long look into strategies that better support women in non-traditional jobs to help address the growing shortage of workers in the resource and trades industries in Trail and the West Kootenay.

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Hefty fines for sawmill Company ordered to pay $724,000 after death of two workers THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The company that owns the northern British Columbia sawmill where two workers were killed and 22 others injured in a explosion and fire has been ordered by WorkSafeBC to pay more than $724,000 in penalties and levies.

The April 23, 2012 blaze at Prince George’s Lakeland Mills Ltd. claimed the lives of Alan Little, 43 and Glen Roche, 46 and followed a similar deadly explosion only months earlier at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake, B.C. The province’s Criminal Justice Branch announced earlier this year it would not lay charges against either of the companies in the mill blasts because it feared the evidence collected wouldn’t be admissible in court.

But WorkSafeBC said Tuesday that Lakeland Mills breached the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and ordered it to pay a $97,500 administrative penalty and a $626,663 claims-cost levy for violating the act and the regulations.

“The dollar value of a penalty or claims cost levy does not and cannot reflect the loss of lives and the pain and suffering of workers and families,” the agency states on its website, adding the company has the right to appeal and review the penalties.

The order follows a similar $1-million ruling in April by WorkSafeBC against Hampton Affiliates, the owners of the Babine mill.

Lakeland Mills president Greg Stewart responded to Tuesday’s report with a written statement, saying the company had just been notified earlier in the day.

“It will take some time to review the information,” he said.

“Only then will we be in a position to respond to WorkSafeBC’s allegations.”

Shane Simpson, the New Democratic labour critic, called the penalties and assessments a slap on the wrist and of cold comfort to the families of the workers killed and the survivors.

He reiterated calls for an independent inquiry.

“We haven’t got to the bottom of this,” he said. “We haven’t

found closure for the families, and I’m afraid that’s not going to happen until we have the kind of independent inquiry that has been called for across the board by most people other than the government.”

The fire at the mill broke out at about 9:30 p.m. on April 23, 2012, and WorkSafeBC found the mill’s northeast corner exploded outward. A few seconds later another section, known as the bag house, erupted in flames, it found.

The explosion travelled east to west through the mill’s operating level, destroying the mill, killing and injuring the workers.

All the evidence indicated wood dust was dispersed throughout the mill and in a high-enough concentration to explode, stated a WorkSafeBC report issued in May. The report noted the primary explosion occurred an area of about three-square metres which was surrounded by a conveyor, steel-plated ceiling and exterior wall.

The report described the important relationship between containment and a fuel-like wood dust.

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pressure develops to a degree that typically is violent and destructive,” it stated.

The friction that ignited the blaze was caused when a piece of equipment known as a gear-reducer cooling fan failed, and a rotating shaft generated friction, heat and a temperature of 577 degrees Celsius, the report added.

As a result, the airborne dust burned away in the containment zone during the primary explosion and the secondary explosions, and fire levelled the mill, it stated.

The report also cited several underlying factors.

There was a lack of a dust-collection system and ineffective dust-control measures, as well as ineffective maintenance and inspection of the gear reducers, it found.

The configuration of the waste conveyor increased airborne wood dust as well, and wood and weather conditions played a role, the report noted.

“The weather conditions resulted in a very dry environment with low humidity,” it stated. “The condition was compounded by the very dry beetle-killed wood. The dusts produced were drier, finer and migrated throughout the mill.”

Finally, the report cited “inadequate supervision of cleanup and maintenance staff.”

The agency said it has ordered every B.C. sawmill to assess the risks and hazards of combustible dust.

Hard landing for parachutist The Kelowna Capital News A student parachutist believed to be from West Kelowna has survived a frightening turn of events with little more than scrapes and bruises.

At about 4:15 p.m. Monday, a student with Okanagan Skydive was soaring above the Vernon Airport when he began to descend and struck a residence in the 2400 block of Myriad Road.

“It’s only speculation but it seems like the student passed out and was unable to control the parachute,” said Bret Chalmers, with Okanagan Skydive.

While there were reports that the parachutist got tangled in power lines, that wasn’t the case.

“The parachute got caught up but there was 30 feet between him and the chute and he tumbled towards the ground,” said Jack Blair, Vernon deputy fire chief.

The student, who is believed to be 50 years old and possibly from Kelowna or Westbank, did not break any bones and only sustained bruises.

He had recorded about 200 parachute jumps 10 to 15 years ago but he had been at Okanagan Skydive for the first jump course.

Chalmers has talked to the individual’s family as part of his company’s investigation into the accident.

“We will do an incident report with our national organization,” he said.

Penticton

Music festival going ahead

By Steve Kidd

Penticton Western News

July has not been a good month for organizers of the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival, but amid controversy and confusion, the event is still going ahead on Aug. 1.

Last Friday, the Liquor Control and Licensing Board announced they were denying the festival’s liquor licence application, citing potential safety concerns that had not been addressed by the festival.

B o o n s t o c k announced they would be appealing the decision, but the LCLB followed up with a more detailed release, making it clear that they would not review the decision, as well as giving a more detailed account of their con-

cerns.

“In the case of Boonstock, our concerns about a host of issues, including the lack of safety and security planning, is why we have made the decision to not approve their application,” wrote Ray Tetzel, deputy general manager, compliance and enforcement division for the LCLB, in a press release.

On June 27, International Crowd Management, who had been booked to handle security for the event, terminated their agreement with the Boonstock festival citing safety concerns after organizers made “sudden and significant changes to the safety plan without consultation with ICM or the various city,

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Boonstock organizers worked quickly to find another firm to supply event security and on July 8, Haynes announced a new contract with 24/7 Security from Aldergrove. But according to Tetzel, as late as last Friday, Boonstock organizers had still not provided proof they had signed agreements for site security, emergency health services (ambulances), waste management, potable water, tents or firefighting.

With a reported 8,000 people having purchased tickets, Tetzel said the concerns were “much more than a liquor issue.”

“Our understanding is that other public safety agencies are also taking precautions to prepare for any potential security or safety issues during the three-day festival.

RCMP are well aware and supportive of our decision to reject the liquor application.”

While the City of Penticton doesn’t have any direct involvement with Boonstock, Andrew Jakubeit, acting as deputy mayor, said the city’s focus now is on creating a safe and fun environment for all those who come to Penticton.

“There is still many amenities for them to enjoy, plus there is still some great music that is going to be here.”

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OBITUARIES PETERS, AYSIA LARISSA – Please join us to celebrate the life of Aysia Larissa Peters on Friday August 1st at 11am at Thompson Funeral Home in Nelson, BC. Reception to follow at Rosemont Elementary School in Nelson, BC. There will also be a gathering at Mike Walsh’s residence 410 3rd Street in Montrose at 3pm.

Aysia left us suddenly on Sunday, July 20, 2014.

Aysia Larissa leaves behind many family and friends that will miss her greatly, especially Chas, Des, Colten, Gareth, Pandora and her parents, Flo Peters and Mike Walsh.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you make donations to BWSS - Battered Women’s Support Services. *** PETTYJOHN, JAMES LEE (JIM) – July 8, 1931 June 26, 2014 Jim passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 26, 2014, at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in Victoria, B.C. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Etiola, sons Dwayne (Brenda Moroz-Pettyjohn), Nevin (Theresa Mackay) and Doran (Angie) along with six grandchildren Darah, Victoria, Jordan, Bryn, Dayne and Tess; siblings Gordon (Marlene), June Bell (Jack), Art (Ida), Keith (Carol), Raymond (AnnRenne), Doreen Dueck (Tom) and Roy (Rose); sister-in-law Lynn Carpenter, brothers-in-law Bunnie Godin (Lona) and Aldore Godin; and Diane Durda (Dick); along with many nieces and nephews.

Jim was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, on July 8, 1931. Ten years later, Jim and his family moved to Trail. He started

working with Canada Post in 1956 where he was Trail’s Post Master from 1973 until his retirement in 1986. In 2007 Jim and Etiola moved to Victoria to be closer to family.

His greatest love was his family and friends; he took great pride in creating many wood projects in his workshop for them. He was very proud of his rose garden in Trail. In his retirement Jim enjoyed golfing, camping, playing cards and visiting his friends and relatives. He loved to dance with his wife Etiola.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11 am at the Central Saanich Senior Citizens Association Centre for Active Living in Brentwood Bay (Victoria), 1229 Clark Road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Jim to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt. Newton X Road, Sannichton, B.C., V8M 2B2. *** VAN IERSEL, PETER – of Trail passed away on July 28, 2014 in Trail. Peter was born on January 20, 1933 in s’ Hertogenbosh, Holland.

A man who lived a full life p a s s e d a w a y peacefully, with dignity in the arms of his beloved wife Ines. He was a father, husband, brother, friend and co-worker: and he was important to many people during his lifetime.

He will be greatly missed both here in Canada and in Holland. He was an intelligent, cultured man who enjoyed literature, classical music, jazz, fine wine, good beer, healthy food, political discussions and philosophical conversation.

He was quietly considerate of others: a loyal friend and he always lent a helping hand to those in need.

Throughout his lifetime he remained active in soccer, skiing, hiking, camping and canoeing. He was active in his community and supported the Society for the

Manitoba to rename civic holiday Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors, was Treasurer for The United Steelworkers Organization of Retirees – Chapter 12, and an active member of the Tuesday Morning “Old Geezer’s Club” where all the problems of the world were reviewed and solved.

He was born in Holland and his childhood involved surviving the hardships of WWII. As a young man his spirit of adventure took him to Australia for several years and many other places. Then he emigrated to Canada. For years he was employed as a highly skilled Design Draftsman at Cominco/Teck.

On the slopes of Red Mountain he met his beautiful wife Ines and fell in love with her Italian passion and fire. She became his devoted, loyal life companion and they enjoyed 14 years of marriage. Ines loved and supported him to his end.

Peter was predeceased by his mother Catharina Pagie, his father Antonius Van Iersel, and his brother Leo Van Iersel. He is survived by his wife Ines Van Iersel, his sons Philip and Eric (Janet) Van Iersel, two grandchildren Henry and George. Ines’s children Stefania (Mike, Chantal and Danielle) Ottosen, Archie (Michele and Isla Vingo, his three siblings Steen (Harrie) Van den Broek, Toos Van Iersel Lodewijks, Ton Van Iersel, several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Everyone is invited to attend and share memories of Peter. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Peter’s name to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation (Renal Unit) at 1200 Hospital Bench Road, Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca.

THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government plans to change the name of the province’s August civic holiday to Terry Fox Day. Fox was born in Winnipeg on July 28, 1958, and became famous for his crosscountry Marathon of Hope in 1980.

Renaming the holiday, which falls on the first Monday of August, in honour of Fox only makes sense, Premier Greg Selinger said Wednesday.

“His example of courage and determination in the face of cancer ... is something that has resulted in over $600 million being raised for cancer-care research across the globe, in over 60 countries,” Selinger told radio station CJOB. “Terry Fox was one of the early guys that inspired all of Canada and actually the rest of the world to do something about it.”

The government will discuss the issue with the Terry Fox Foundation and is expected to table a bill in the legislature this fall to make the change official.

It’s an idea that other provinces may want to adopt, Selinger suggested.

Fox lost a leg to

cancer when he was 18 and three years later took up his attempted cross-country run on a prosthetic limb.

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anadians might be surprised to learn that 86 families now hold more wealth than the poorest 11.4 million Canadians. Is this a Canada to be proud of? Hardly.

According to many studies, the Canadian poverty rate remains high. A recent OECD report shows that the very rich are taking an ever greater share of income.

And a new study from three leading Canadian academics shows the rich obscure the total extent of their individual wealth through private companies, which means they are even richer than we thought.

Why should we care?

Because poverty and inequities hurt all of us in the long run. They erode social cohesion and create a burden on all taxpayers to pay for poverty reduction, healthcare services, unemployment, crime and homelessness.

Our economic system and well-being are at risk of serious deterioration unless we take action now.

Here’s what the evidence says about the devastating outcomes of poverty: poorer health, more chronic disease, more avoidable

deaths, social injustice, increasing demand and costs for healthcare services and reduced productivity of the workforce. On a large scale and over the long-term, inequality can also slow the economy and erode democracy, political and social stability.

Those in the bottom half of the economic pecking order with stagnant incomes grow resentful, envious, hopeless and distrustful of business leaders and governments. And so we have social unrest such as the Occupy movement.

How did we get here?

For years, most Canadian governments have followed an agenda based on austerity. They have lowered taxes and cut social programs to balance budgets with a focus on economic growth and “trickle down” economics. The 2014 report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows that cuts to income tax, GST, corporate taxes and others amount to governments having $30 billion less to spend per year. For the most part, this has meant fewer income supports for the poor and inadequate investments in social housing, early child

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development, education, healthcare and infrastructure development (with the exception of the federal stimulus program in response to the 2008 recession).

The wealthy have become wealthier with the help of a higher rate of returns on capital (over incomes), tax breaks for capital gains and wealthy estates, and inadequately controlled offshore banking.

Economist superstar Thomas Piketty points out that these flaws in our economic system are not a reason to abandon the system itself, which has also led to abundant innovation and wealth creation. The solution is rather to moderate the excesses of the system so that prosperity is more

equitably shared by the entire population. Even the IMF, which has pushed austerity agendas for decades, has recently stated that growing inequity is bad for economies and judicious redistribution is beneficial for economic growth.

Research has shown that countries such as Iceland, Poland and Sweden, which have invested in social programs like health and education in the last decade, have made better recoveries following the recession than those that followed an “austerity” agenda.

Economists call what we need “a judicious redistributive approach” – that is, to raise government revenues via natural resources, taxes on the wealthy (income, estates, capital), regulation of offshore tax havens, and taxes on externalities, such as pollution, tobacco, alcohol and sugar.

Governments should direct these revenues toward social investments such as income support, education, healthcare and infrastructure.

The business community also has a role.

Businesses can help reduce poverty and inequities by paying their share of cor-

porate taxes and having a triple bottom line – people, planet and profits – with a living wage for their staff, co-ownership and profit sharing policies. The public as consumers can vote with their wallets and support such progressive businesses.

We are paying dearly for inaction. It would cost taxpayers less to eradicate poverty than to continue to pay for poverty-related policing, corrections, housing and healthcare.

In B.C., the estimated cost to implement a poverty reduction plan is $4 billion annually, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Right now, poverty costs the province up to $9.2 billion per year.

Businesses and governments must take measures now to reduce poverty and inequities. It is time for concerned citizens to demand action.

John Millar is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Clinical Professor at the School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia. He is also the vice president of the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC).

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After arriving in the Kootenays some 25 years ago, I thought “Kootenay Time” was just a myth, just as the Slocan Valley, “the Drug Mecca of B.C.” was a myth 25 years before that.

Of the latter, I don't know what the truth was, but of the former, I know I was wrong. Kootenay Time was not a myth, it was and is the reality.

What is “Kootenay Time”?

Roughly speaking, it's about four times normal time. I worked out that factor after having dealt with various businesses during my time here.

Now, I thought you should know the consequences of your inaction.

But first, the stats: An auto body shop promised to repaint my truck in one and one half weeks. It took six weeks.

A lawyer lost my Intake file, and after three weeks, I still hadn't gotten an appointment.

A post office promised to deliver the mail within five business days. My mail, which was only going as far as Balfour, one and a half hours away, as the crow flies, actually took over three weeks. And yes, I made sure I put the letter in the 'Local' mailbox.

A hotel promised to send me a document that should have taken only a couple of days,

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but after three weeks had not arrived. Those are just some of the more blatant examples I've collected over the years.

And now, the consequences: Customers are going to continue to go to other places to get their products and services.

Places like Kelowna, Spokane, and even Vancouver. Worse, they are going to go to the internet where selection is far greater, and delivery is guaranteed and based on a more realistic notion of what time is.

They probably never even heard “Kootenay Time” and it's just as well.

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Crunching numbers to answer questions Black Press Each year, local governments are required by law to release financial information detailing how much was paid on salaries, including a list of all employees that made more than $75,000 per year.

And each year, most media outlets grab those numbers and throw them into their newspapers and onto websites.

The difficulty is, they are just numbers. You can gaze at them for hours but they won’t tell you anything, not without context.

Does running these numbers serve the public? Does it explain government spending?

With those questions in mind, Black Press papers in the West Kootenay decided to join forces to bring a more complete picture to the financial statements.

Led by Nelson Star reporter Greg Nesteroff, reporters in Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks began compiling information to create a com-

prehensive package that examined, not just the salaries paid, but at the population of the communities and the services offered.

Instead of just looking at the totals, our reporters explored where that money was being spent.

The result is a three-page feature called Crunching Numbers. It looks at local cities, school boards and regional districts in our area and compares their figures. The special news feature will be published in this week’s West Kootenay Advertiser. We encourage everyone interested in knowing where the municipal tax dollars are going, to read it.

More importantly, we want to know what you think. Did we dig deep enough into the story?

Does it make the numbers more understandable? Do you want more features like this?

Send your editor an email, a letter, post to Facebook or on our website. Make your opinion known.

Consumer confidence drops except in West THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Canadians are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the economy and the availability of jobs - except those in the booming West - a new survey suggests.

The Conference Board’s latest consumer confidence survey for July shows that optimism is waning or remains at very low levels in most regions of the country, except in the prairies and British Columbia.

Nationally, the Ottawa-based think-tank’s confidence index slid one point to 85.9 in July, the third consecutive monthly dip.

By contrast, however, the confidence index rose 4.5 points to 107.8 in the prairies - the highest level in the country. And it remains elevated in

British Columbia at 105.9, even though July saw a decline of 9.9 points.

The Conference Board says negative sentiments about the prospects for job creation over the next six months is the key reason for the glum sentiments among many Canadians.

“On a national basis, pessimism about the labour market continues to hamper a true recovery in confidence,” wrote Todd Crawford, an economist with the think-tank. “Although the economy has more than recovered all the jobs it lost during the recession and the unemployment rate has trended down in the past few years, consumers appear not to have noticed, or they have no faith that the trend will continue.”

The sentiment is under-

standable given the recent record on job creation. StatsCan reported earlier this month that almost 10,000 jobs were lost in June and that over the past 12 months, a mere 72,000 net jobs were added, the poorest extended performance since the recovery began in July 2009.

There were some encouraging signals in the Canadian report. More than 20 per cent of respondents said they were financially better off than six months ago, up two percentage points from June.

Canadians were less hopeful, however, about the prospects for improvement in their finances going forward. And fewer than in June said this was the right time to make a major purchase, such as a home or a car.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is pulling the plug on SaskPower’s smart meters due to public safety concerns following several fires.

Bill Boyd, minister responsible for the Crown utility, told a news conference in Regina that all 105,000 smart meters are to be removed and replaced with traditional units.

At least eight smart meters in the province have caught fire in the last two months.

SaskPower initially gave people the option of switching back to their old power meters.

About 530 customers took the utility up on the offer.

SaskPower says on its website that it is developing a plan to replace the smart meters quickly and safely.

“The concerns about safety are paramount here,” Boyd said Wednesday. “We believe that any time families are at risk here in Saskatchewan actions have to be taken and that’s why we have directed SaskPower accordingly.”

Mike Marsh with SaskPower acknowledged earlier this week that the situation was extremely serious.

A smart meter records consumption of electric energy in small intervals and can relay the information electronically to a power company. It eliminates the need to estimate bills when a meter reader can’t do a check on site.

Harper continues hard line on Gaza

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - An unflinching Prime Minister Stephen Harper doubled down Wednesday with his government’s hard line on Hamas, Russia and Chinese cyberattacks.

Harper reiterated his government’s criticism of Hamas again on Wednesday, saying it is solely responsible for the death and destruction in Gaza following almost a month of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.

His remarks, made following a job training announcement in Air Ronge, Sask., came as the United States and the United Nations condemned the shelling of a UN school that was sheltering displaced Palestinians on the Gaza Strip. At least 17 people were killed.

“Obviously no one likes to see the suffering and loss of life that has occurred,” Harper told reporters.

“That said, we hold the terrorist organization Hamas responsible for this. They have initiated and continue this conflict and continue to seek the destruction of the state of Israel.”

Some 3,300 Palestinians, including many women and children, were taking refuge in the school building in the Jabalya refugee camp when it came under fire around dawn, said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

The attack prompted the U.S. to condemn the shelling, though it did not single out Israel by name.

“We are extremely concerned that thousands of internally displaced Palestinians who have been called on by the Israeli military to evacuate their homes are not safe in UN designated shelters in Gaza,” the White House added.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

called the attack “shameful” and said all available evidence points to Israeli artillery as the cause.

Harper, meantime, suggested Israel has been justified in its actions throughout the conflict, saying that if a terrorist organization were attacking Canadians, there would be a similar response from Canada.

Unprompted, Harper also had harsh words for Russia over the continuing conflict in Ukraine.

“There is zero doubt that those people who are responsible for violence and destabilization in Ukraine are acting as agents of the government of Russia,” he said. “Russia’s conduct in this is unacceptable.”

He added that there’s “no doubt” Russia had a hand in the downing of a Malaysian Airlines passenger jet two weeks ago.

New authority to oversee international bridge project THE CANADIAN PRESS WINDSOR, Ont. - A new U.S.-Canadian authority will oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed six-lane bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., officials from both countries announced Wednesday.

The Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority is a nonprofit Crown corporation that will report to Ottawa as it manages the project for

the New International Trade Crossing, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said in a news conference in Windsor, where she was joined by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.

The authority will be in charge of preparing the sites and managing the procurement process to select a private-sector partner that will carry out the work, she said.

It will also be responsible for setting and collecting tolls.

“The new bridge is needed - it is needed for growing trade and for growing traffic at Canada’s busiest U.S. commercial border crossing,” Raitt said, adding the project is expected to create thousands of jobs in the coming years.

Another panel, the Canada Michigan International Authority, is also being formed to approve key steps in the public-private partnership and the purchase of the

required land in Michigan, she said.

The Canadian government has already agreed to finance the construction of the $1-billion bridge, which would open in 2020, but the project will still need funding from the U.S. government.

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a tough North Shore Stars squad but emerged with a 3-2 victory.

Their only blemish in the round robin came against the South Surrey/ White Rock Thunder, who went onto repeat as the provincial champions. Although the game was close going into the late innings, the Kodiaks lost 11-4 to the Thunder in the final game of the round robin.

“We held them down, and they didn’t take off on us until the fifth inning,” said Johnson.

The West Kootenay team then faced the eventual semi-finalist ‘98 South Delta Invaders and dropped a close 4-2 decision in the first playoff match.

The loss would put them out of contention and in their final game would drop an extra-inning game to the Penticton Power 10-9 in 10 innings.

The Thunder would

beat the ‘99 South Delta Invaders 9-3 in the final on Sunday.

The Kodiaks pounded out great results all year, finishing third at a tournament in Kelowna and at the Fourth of July Shootout in Spokane earlier this month, and attended the Canadian Futures Fastball tournament at Softball City in Surrey where the went 2-and-2 against the best teams in western Canada and the U.S. “It’s been an awesome year, and we played nothing but ‘A’ ball in the States,” said coach Johnson.

“And this is key to me, if you’re not playing below your competition and reaching, you’re never going to get there, or improve.”

Johnson also credits his coaching assistants, daughters Robyn Sofonoff and Emma Johnson, and trainer Maryann Gould for the team’s success over the season.

The West Kootenay Kodiaks competed at the U16 B Girls Fastball Provincial championship in Prince George on the weekend and despite a valiant effort came up just short of the podium.

With 18 teams vying for top spot in B.C., the Kodiaks were poised for medal contention after advancing to the playoffs with a 3-1 record in the round robin.

“It’s been a tremendous season for me,” said West Kootenay Kodiaks’ coach Robert Johnson. “It’s the most exciting team I think I ever had.”

The Kodiaks routed Delta Sunfire in their opening match 10-2 and followed that up with an 11-2 drubbing of the Coquitlam JIM BAILEY PHOTO Classics. The West Jim Maniago and the rest of the Trail AM Ford Orioles are diving head first into the B.C. Senior Mens Kootenay team, with Baseball championship as the team gets set to host the tournament at Butler Park this weekend. players from Salmo, Fruitvale, Montrose,

BY JIM BAILEY ones to watch.”

Trail, Krestova, and Times Sports Editor While the Orioles will miss the likes of Castlegar, then faced Greater Trail fans will be treated to some of the Winnipeg Goldeneye pitcher Chris Kissock and best baseball in Canada this weekend. twins Connor and Kellen Jones, their rotation wil The Trail AM Ford Orioles are getting set to revolve around a solid core of pitchers in Scott host the B.C. Senior Men’s Baseball champion- Rhynold, Dallas Calvin, Scott Davidson, Darrin ship at Butler Park on Friday. and Jordan Kissock as well as Joel Graf and Kyle

BY TIMES STAFF to Wisconsin.

Trail will field a strong team of local talent that Mace.

The West Kootenay Kodiak’s Gould has played on the West will compete with seven other teams for the provInfielder Joey Underwood has been pounding competed without one of their Kootenay team for the last four incial title, with the winning team advancing to the ball hitting 7-for-8 and belting two home best players at the provincials in years, was a member of the B.C. the 2015 Baseball Canada National championship runs in the first two games of a recent four-game Prince George on the Summer Games team in in Chatham, N.B. series against the Northwest Honkers. weekend because Salmo’s 2012, and was also selected The Orioles, however, will have their work The O’s will need solid pitching and if they get Haley Gould was helping to be on the B.C. Summer cut out for them in their opening game Friday hot at the plate and execute, like last year, they the Team B.C. U16 girls games team for the 2014 evening when they face the Langley Senior Blaze, will be in the mix come playoff time. softball team win gold Summer games. a team comprised of largely college players and Following the round robin, teams with a at the North American Team B.C. was the overall ex-pros. minimum of two wins will move onto the playoff Indigenous Games in winner at the Games col“That’s going to be a tough one,” said Orioles round and its unique quasi-double-knockout Regina. lecting 63 gold, 49 silver, player/coach Jim Maniago. “They’re the defending format.

The 15-year-old short and 48 bronze medals for a champs, they were second in Canada last year and “You have to win two to advance,” said stop and her teammates total of 160 podium finishes. won the nationals the year before.”

Maniago, but going 3-0 is an even bigger advan- played spoilers Friday B.C. was closely followed The other teams include the 2011 B.C. cham- tage, because then a team will have to get beaten afternoon defeating host by the host province with HALEY pion Victora Mavericks, the Prince George Grays, twice in the playoff round, while those teams Saskatchewan 6-5 in the Saskatchewan nabbing a GOULD Kelowna Jays, Coquitlam Angels, Kamloops Sun with a loss, only need to lose one more game and gold medal final. total of 159 medals, with Devils, and the Cranbrook White Sox. they’re out.

B.C. qualified for the 72 gold, 54 silver, and 33 “Coquitlam will have great pitching and they’ll “I think we’re ready, and we’ve definitely got title match with a 16-1 triumph bronze, followed by Ontario with be tough,” said Maniago. “Kamloops was the a chance, but if you play this tournament three over Alberta in a semifinal game 55-54-40 for 149. runner up the last two years and they’re always times over, you get three different winners. You Friday morning. Alberta went on to A total of 20 regions competed tough. The thing is everyone is good, there’s not need a lot of luck.” lose 25-1 to Ontario in the bronze in the Games including 10 provgoing to be any easy games. Prince George they The provincial championship will be some of medal game. inces and three territories as well are always scrappy, and Victoria they have so the best baseball Butler Park has seen in a long B.C. went 2-1 in round-rob- as representatives from Florida, many guys to choose from there, and so many time and organizers will have the concession in play with a 9-1 victory over Washington, New York, Wisconsin, good ball players; we know Kelowna is good, rolling, along with 50/50 draws, and a beer gar- Saskatchewan and an 11-0 shutout Connecticut, Colorado, and everyone is tough, but if you ask me the favour- den. Admission is only $4 adults. of Manitoba, followed by a 4-3 loss California. ites – Langley, Coquitlam, Kamloops will be the See schedule on page 10.

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B.C. hockey, hotbed for NCAA

BCHL - College Hockey Inc., the official advocacy group of NCAA Division I hockey, paid a visit to the busy North Shore Winter Club July 23 and with the number of NCAA Division I hockey players coming from B.C., it was trip right into a hotbed for college hockey’s future.

About 75 players, born in 1999 and 2000, laced up for some exhibition games followed by an information session on the NCAA game and how to get there.

The BCHL has averaged 98 Division I scholarships earned by players over the last five seasons. Last year, 108 British Columbia-

born players suited up in Division I, making B.C. the greatest source of college hockey talent in the country.

“I think the BCHL’s track record speaks for itself,” said BCHL executive director Trevor Alto. “Every year, B.C.-born and trained hockey players choose the BCHL as a path to

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college hockey and we see increasing demand from across Canada and the United States to be in our league as a step to the next level.”

A few B.C. players highlighting the NCAA landscape last season included goalie Michael Garteig of Quinnipiac University, former Trail Smoke Eater Scott Jacklin of Robert Morris University, and Montrose’s Connor and Kellen Jones of Quinnipiac University.

Three B.C. players currently on the Smokies roster have also committed to play NCAA hockey, they include Scott Davidson and Craig Martin of Trail to Quinnipiac and Coquitlam’s Victor Dombrivskiy to Yale.

In the 201314 NHL season, 30 per cent of the players came from the NCAA ranks. Of those, names such as Duncan Keith (Penticton), Justin Schultz (West Kelowna), Kyle Turris (New Westminster), Mike Santorelli (Vancouver), David Jones (North Vancouver), Jason Garrison (White Rock), Riley Nash (Kamloops) and Shawn Horcoff (Castlegar) are B.C.born players who played in the BCHL, the NCAA and then the NHL.

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The Trail 9-10 Minor Orioles topped off a great season with a tournament victory in Priest River, Idaho on the weekend. The Orioles battled back from a 10-4 deficit to Tri County out of Spokane in the final, scoring 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning on their way to a 15-12 victory. Trail beat Colville 14-8, Bonner’s Ferry 17-1, and Lakeland 8-7 to go undefeated in the tournament.

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Kiwis end Canada’s hopes

By Times Staff The Canadian Women’s Field Hockey team finished a disappointing preliminary round at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scot., on Wednesday.

With Rossland’s Thea Culley playing sparingly, Team Canada lost 6-0 to New Zealand, the fourth ranked team in the world, to close out the preliminary round of the

Games on Wednesday. Culley is the senior member with 106 Caps.

The young Canadian team was beaten by India 4-2 in its opening match, and followed that up with a loss to South Africa 2-0, before managing it’s only victory, a 4-1 win Sunday over Trinidad-Tobaggo.

The Canada women’s team will close out the Games with a 7-8 place match against Malaysia today.

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Quick turnover for Nelson coach The Nelson Star The Nelson Leafs hockey squad are looking for a new coach — again.

Matt Hughes, who was hired by the Leafs in May, has resigned without coaching a single game.

According to Leafs

marketing and PR director Michelle MacLean, Hughes resigned from the club as of Saturday.

“He resigned to pursue further career opportunities with Pursuit of Excellence (Hockey Academy) in the Okanagan in the

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directorial position,” she said.

The Leafs’ board of directors will be reviewing the other 28 applications it received for the job in the spring. They hope to have a coach in place as soon as possible.

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition season begins in 36 days.

“Training camp will go ahead, with hopes that we have a coach in place,” explained MacLean.

The departing coach had not yet worked with any of the Leafs’ players, who MacLean said should not be impacted by the sudden change.

Hughes was hired to replace Frank Maida, who resigned at the end of the season due to family and work commitments. Maida served as head coach for three years and assistant coach for five.

The Leafs hosted the Cyclone Taylor Cup last season.

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Consider daughters’ feelings to changing surname Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

are 8 and 9 years old, and I’d like to get this done. -- L.A., Calif.

Dear L.A.: Contact your state or county courthouse and find out what forms are necessary to request a name change for minor children, and follow whatever additional instructions are required. (Should your ex reappear and contest this at a later date, you may need to contact a lawyer.)

Before taking this step, however, consider how your girls will feel down the road. They may be perfectly content to be totally disconnected from their biological father, but we caution you not to

al organizations, book clubs and so on, which you can find online or through meetup.com.

Some people, like you, are better at maintaining communication than others. But you also could ask some close friends or family members why they so rarely call. Sometimes there are problems that can be easily remedied.

Dear Annie: Can I add one more story to the replies to “Frustrated with Noise,” about children crying in church?

Many years ago, my family and I attended a large church in Groton, Conn. It was always packed to capacity.

Sitting in front of us was another family with small children. As soon as the service started, the child who was sitting on his parent’s lap started screaming demonically. I had never heard any human being scream that loudly. Neither parent made any attempt to quiet the child. They

sat there like petrified stone.

The child continued screaming as the preacher attempted to give his sermon. Even though he was using a microphone, he could not override the child’s screaming. Suddenly, the preacher said in a

booming voice: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you to be quiet!” The child stopped screaming instantaneously, and we didn’t hear a peep out of him for the rest of the service. -- C. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy

Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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make your animosity toward him part of the package. When they are older, please allow them to have their background information should they request it.

Dear Annie: When it comes to relationships, whether family or friends, I’ve always had to be the one to pursue communication with them. They rarely call to say hello or ask how things are going.

I recently moved from Tennessee to Indiana and feel like I’m by myself. I have few friends here. What would you suggest I do? -- Lonely Hoosier Dear Hoosier: It takes time to make friends in a new location. We recommend you get involved in local activities through your church, community centers, gyms, volunteer organizations, etc., as well as groups that hold interest for you, such as choirs, theater troupes, politic-

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Dear Annie: I have two daughters who have their biological father’s last name. He never phones or visits. In six years, he has seen them once for an hour.

I would like to change their last name to my maiden name. I have full physical and legal custody of my girls. My ex has supervised visitation that he hasn’t taken advantage of. I married a wonderful man seven years ago, and he is truly their father.

I have no idea where their biological father lives. I’ve asked his sister, and she, too, has no clue. He has been in and out of jail on drug charges, and seeing as he isn’t paying child support or showing any interest in the girls, I don’t feel they should have to use his last name.

How do I go about changing their names with the least amount of trouble? I can’t afford a lawyer. My girls

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an excellent day to divide something or deal with an inheritance. You will have no trouble standing up for your own best interests.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your relations with others will be successful today because your enthusiasm knows no bounds. Your enthusiasm is contagious and sure to attract people to you!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Whatever you do today, you will be working for the future. You also might be involved with foreign countries or dealing with people from another culture.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

This is a fun-loving, energetic day! Grab every opportunity to enjoy the company of others. Throw a party. Accept all invitations

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to other events.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will enjoy entertaining at home today, because the more the merrier! You have big ideas for improvements where you live. It’s all very exciting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because your style of communicating to others is enthusiastic, you will be successful in sales, marketing, teaching, acting and writing. People want to hear what you have to say today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Business and commerce are favored today. Don’t be afraid to think big when you deal with others. Your interaction with groups, including foreign relationships, could boost future profits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today the Moon, Mars and Saturn are in your sign, while Mars dances with Jupiter! This makes you

enthusiastic and ambitious.

People in power will notice this and admire you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Whatever you do behind the scenes will benefit you now and in the future. This is a good time to start quietly planning exactly what you want to do and where you want to go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Group activities, especial-

ly in sports, will be successful today because everyone is gung-ho! And of course as we know, attitude is everything. (Although money always sweetens things.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Go after the brass ring today, because others will support you. Make plans to deal with people far away or with foreign interests in such a way that you will expand what you do. You

can do this!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Travel plans are exciting! Similarly, some of you are enthused about opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

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The Press Council serves as a forum for unsatisfied reader complaints against member newspapers.

1943 - 1999 And while she lies in peaceful sleep Her memory we’ll always keep.

Betty Lou & Jerril

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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FIVE Full Time, Permanent Housekeeping Room Attendants required by 611017 BC Ltd DBA Holiday Inn Express in Golden-Kicking Horse, BC Compensation: $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week Education: High School Experience in related field an asset; Job Duties: Make beds, clean/disinfect bathroom/fixtures, Stock linen closet and supplies area, Vacuum carpets and mop floors. Wash windows, pick up debris and remove trash from units, Provide information on facilities and handle complaints. Location: Mail- PO Box 1462, 1120 14th St, Golden, BC V0A 1HO E-mail: gm@hiexgolden.com Fax: 1-250-344-4665

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L. Soligo & Associates Ltd., a public accounting firm located in Trail, BC, is looking for an experienced accounting clerk to fill a full time position in our office. Experience working in public practice is an asset but is not necessary. The ideal candidate is able to multi-task, works well both independently and with others and is proficient with computerized accounting software. This position involves monthly bookkeeping, preparing payrolls and preparation of GST returns. L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. offers a competitive compensation package.

Please submit resumes to: L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. Chartered Accountants 1440 Bay Avenue Trail, BC, V1R-4B1 The deadline for application is August 1, 2014.

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HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

COME AND live in a beautiful 2 bedroom condo in lovely Warfield. Pets welcome. Free Parking. $720. per month.

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Contractors HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814

Garden & Lawn TOPSOIL. 15yard loads delivered to Trail area. $600. 250304-9331

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Edgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $850./mo.

Long-term only. 250-368-5908 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available.

250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 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.

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In Loving Memory of

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April 21, 1991 - July 31, 2010 Dwindling moments from the past.

We wonder how they went so fast.

Each day the road is brighter son.

And thank you Nick, for all the fun.

We know you’re in a better place.

And we can see your smiling face.

The time has passed,it seems to flow.

You’re always with us, wherever we go.

Love always, Mom, Dad, Jesse, family+friends

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Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization • Experience with EBay, Linkedin and other online sales/marketing platforms, a requirement • Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers • Electrical experience an asset but not mandatory • Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment • Ability to work in a team environment • Continuous learning as you grow with our company • Strong research skills and the ability to source information quickly and efficiently on the internet

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

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HOUSECLEANER, experienced, reliable. Also, will clean move-outs. References. Call Candy 250-368-6191

2010 Utility trailer, 4.5x7.5, never used, asking $700.00; 10” radial arm saw, asking $75.00 obo.; new 6 men tent $25.00. 250-364-0968 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

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Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com NEW BOWFLEX Extreme 2 SE home gym for sale. New condition. Bought for $2400.

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Salesperson BV Communications Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic salesperson for cellular and storefront sales. This position starts as a part time opportunity with potential to expand to a full time position. We are especially looking for someone willing to expand their horizons into other aspects of our business including installations, radio, phone and camera systems.

Strengths We Seek: • Computer & Tech savvy • People Oriented • Able to manage cash • Able to work with a team or individually.

Apply in person to the manager with resume and cover letter at 1235 Bay Avenue, Downtown Trail.

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Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team.

Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization.

• Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the electrical industry but not mandatory.

• Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers.

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• Continuous learning as you grow with our company.

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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

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Thursday, July 31, 2014 Trail Times

A cornucopia of colour

Guy Bertrand photo

The variety of flowers create a colourful display along the Esplanade and will be front and centre for Friday’s outdoor market.

The Local Experts™ ER N OFF BRING A SSESSION O QUICK P

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

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

2083 Valleyview Drive, Trail

STING NEW LI

Genelle Gems

250-231-5591

$174,900

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.

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

ICE NEW PR

SOLD

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton 1845 3rd Street, Fruitvale

$219,000

250-231-1101

910 Tamarack Cres, Genelle

$370,000

408 14th Avenue, Genelle

SELLER MOTIVATED! This large 3 bed/3 bath home is the perfect project. Get in now and finish the renovations to your taste. Most of the electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall and windows have been done. Come check it out!

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!

River views, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, new roof, new furnace, central air, and a 2 car garage. The list goes on.

Come check it out!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Terry 250-231-1101

$439,000

Located close to all schools, shopping, night life, library, medical and dental offices, this Castlegar home has many upgrades. Large, flat double lot, garage, new windows, A/C, this is a great home!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

250-231-2331

303 McAnnaly Street, Trail 3 Bdrm / 2 bath. Updated mechanical, insulation, interior walls, roof and flooring. Newer appliances and laundry on the main.

$195,000

terryalton@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish jodi.beamish@century21.ca

$121,500

305 - 7th Avenue, Castlegar

Mark Wilson

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Mary Martin

250-231-0264 83 Perdue Street, Trail

$169,000

mary.martin@century21.ca 310 Sylvia Crescent, Trail

$219,000

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

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

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

STING NEW LI

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca 1504 4th Avenue, Trail

745 Dickens Street, Warfield

Spacious 2 bdrm home with large kitchen and living-room. The yard is fenced, single car garage with workshop area. Lots of comforts with central air-conditioning and u/g sprinklers. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

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.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$149,000

$199,500

Deanne Lockhart

2459 2nd Ave, Rossland

$329,000

250-231-0153

Nicely renovated 3bdrm home with walkout basement, large landscaped lot, 13x41 garage, huge private deck, and 2 fireplaces.

Tons of storage and a workshop area complete this package.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

441 Whitman Way, Warfield

$575,000

239 Simonds Street, Warfield

$110,000

Erie - Ross Spur Road, Fruitvale

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!

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

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$117,000

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

Gorgeous custom built home with high quality finishings, fantastic kitchen, open floor plan and beautifully landscaped yard. Great parking with huge garage and workshop area. An excellent family home with room for everyone. Come see it today!

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com