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Officers were shocked at the number of speeding cars before and after this year's Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo.

Sergeant John Ferguson with the RCMP’s West Kootenay Traffic Services in Nelson, says that after years with the festival in the area, there are certain things that they are used to, but this year, they were a bit surprised.

“We are used to getting all the drugs and all that stuff,” he said.

“What we found really surprising and really scary was the amount of (vehicles travelling at) high speeds.”

Over the weekend, and into early this week, Ferguson says the officers with the West Kootenay Traffic Services couldn't keep up with the number of speeding drivers.

“On Friday night, we had five cars out and some of them had two or three cars pulled over at the same time,” he said, adding that every car that was pulled over was found to be heading to or from Shambhala. “A guy cruising along at 120 km/hr, they weren't even touching because right behind him was a guy coming at 140 km/hr. It scared us.”

Reducing the number of speeding vehicles on the roads around Shambhala is going to be a priority for Ferguson and the traffic services for next year's festival.

“It was a bit different than last year and we are going to have to concentrate on this more,” he said. “A lot of them are racing from different parts of the country to start their party and then on Monday, they are racing to get back to work.”

Between Friday and Tuesday, officers issued 10 excessive speed citations that went along with seven-day vehicle seizures. The highest speed officers recorded was a vehicle travelling at 180 km/hr on the way to Shambhala.

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Sapper Jordan Weir was at the Trail Armouries this week preparing for the biggest military exercise of the year, slated to begin in the area Monday. A sapper is a combat engineer who performs a variety of military engineering duties such as bridge-building, laying or clearing minefields, demolitions, field defences and general construction, as well as road and airfield construction and repair. They’re also trained to serve as infantry personnel in defensive and offensive operations.

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The rugged terrain of Greater Trail can be tough to conquer. But the mountains, river, sand and rock will serve as ideal challenges for the military when the 39 Canadian Brigade Group puts boots to the ground next week.

“The way the geography is set up provides the soldiers with challenging training,” said Cpt. Christopher Poulton, the brigade’s public affairs officer. “It’s something different for them and a good venue because when we train, we want to train as if we fight, so to speak. We want to make it as realistic as we possibly can.”

Some 450 reserve soldiers, ranking from junior privates to senior officers, and 80 military vehicles are scheduled to land in Trail beginning Monday for the 2014 Kootenay Cougar training exercises.

Civilians can expect to see soldiers and military equipment between Aug. 18 and Aug. 20, said Poulton, noting that the exercises may be audible within the training vicinity between Aug. 20 and Aug. 28.

The purpose of the 10-day exercise is to confirm the soldier’s readiness abilities to respond to domestic emergencies and international operations when required.

Training exercises will be carried out at four Forward Operating Bases (FOB) throughout Greater Trail with two “scenario” based stands.

“The FOB emulates how the army would interact if they are in say, Afghanistan,” said Poulton. “There’s always a base they work out of and FOB Cougar, at the Trail Armouries, is the exercise’s headquarters.”

The exercises focus on the soldiers performance in platoon and water crossing, clearance patrol, close quarter battle, small arms range, downed pilot extraction, live grenade range, decontamination drills, gap crossing, and

survival skills.

Junior platoon leaders are required to direct their soldiers through each stand in an unyielding and challenging environment, using the “first principle skills” which are shoot, move and communicate.

In a round robin fashion, the platoons will rotate through each base, explained Poulton.

“The great terrain challenges their capabilities and skills so they will gain a lot of learning from this.”

Though live action would be exciting to watch, the training exercises won’t be visible to private citizens.

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Toadlet 2014 gets hopping at Summit Lake Provincial Park this month, with Thomas the Toad (right) recruiting youngsters to help tranport the young toadlets across Hwy 6 in an effort to preserve the blue-listed Western toad population.

WEST KOOTENAY - School summer holidays may be winding down, but there is at least one more familyoriented activity to place in the calendar before they are completely over: Toadfest 2014.

Toadfest is an opportunity for the public to get up-close and very personal with the westerns toads – especially the tiny toadlets – of Summit Lake.

Attendees can search for, collect, and safely transport the toadlets across the highway. The event is to both help the western toad population at Summit Lake, and to raise awareness about their natural history, habitat needs, and challenges that they face.

Every year, for example, tens of thousands of toadlets, each not more than the size of a dime, get squashed by vehicles as they attempt their first

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migration from the shoreline of Summit Lake, across Highway 6, to upland habitat. Toadfest is coordinated each year by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), with support from B.C. Parks, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Columbia Basin Trust, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“While they are still relatively strong in numbers at Summit Lake, their distribution is shrinking and the centre of the world’s distribution has shifted from the USA to B.C.,” says Trevor Oussoren, program manager for the FWCP in the Columbia region - a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., First Nations and public stakeholders.

“They are an indicator of ecological health and an important part of complex food web, so it’s extremely important that we look after them.”

The event, now in its fifth year, provides an excellent opportunity to talk to biologists, and get ‘hands-on’ experience at helping an amphibian in need.

Western toads are listed federally as a species of concern and are Bluelisted (vulnerable) in the province.

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helping toadlets safely across the highway, there will be other activities to see and do, including live aquatic insects, amphibians, and reptiles on display, as well as information on invasive plants, bears and other wild animals living in the region.

“The very dry, warm weather we experienced in July and early August seems to have resulted in the migration being one to two weeks earlier than usual,” says event organizer Angus Glass. “So we may not be hitting its peak, but still intend to safely carry as many toadlets across the road as possible.”

The public are reminded not to collect or transport any toadlets across the highway outside of this organized event.

The free event, held at Summit Lake Provincial Park just south of Nakusp, goes Tuesday Aug. 26th between 4 and 7 p.m., and on Wednesday Aug. 27th between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Couple celebrates 70 years

by Sheri Regnier Times Staff

The year was 1944.

Western Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Seeing You” topped the charts, and a loaf of bread was 10 cents.

That was also the year when 21-year old Grace Folkins and Albert Victor Marcolin,25, took a leap of faith and said ‘I Do’ after two years of courtship in the burgeoning City of Calgary.

And the vows they pledged that Aug. 19 afternoon remain the ties-that-bind three more generations of Marcolins together today.

Alongside friends and family, the couple is hosting a ‘best wishes only’ 70th wedding anniversary celebration Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel.

Now grandparents to 11, and great grandparents to 10, the pair look back over the last seven decades with fond memories of their family and a tight group of friends who were side-by-side in work and play for over half a century.

“Over the years we met so many special people,” said Grace.

“We were a ‘couple club’ and they were such special friends.

And I think what is unique, is that we all had children who are all friends as well.

That’s what I think about now. And of course my family, they top the special list.”

In 1937, the groom, known to all as ‘Marc,’ had just graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry when he and five counterparts were seconded to a munitions plant in the Albertan city.

It was there that he first laid eyes on blue-

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Information officer Julie Castonguay said Thursday morning the fire is now 40 per cent contained. It officially measures 90 hectares — compared to the 120 hectares originally estimated.

About 100 firefighters were working on the blaze, along with 15 support staff and six helicopters, down from eight.

Crews completed a controlled burn Tuesday to help create a control line on the fire’s southern flank, resulting in increased visibility of smoke and flames.

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The fire’s east and south flanks were fully surrounded with control and hose lines, and crews expected to start working inward toward the fire. A line around the west flank was almost complete as well.

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Nine helipads are helping crews gain access to the fire.

A night watch is no longer in place, but an evacuation alert issued a week ago Tuesday remains in effect for 47 homes.

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Marc and Grace Marcolin are celebrating 70 years of marriage tomorrow.

The well known Trail couple said their “I dos” on Aug. 19, 1944 in Calgary Alberta. eyed Grace, a native busy cooking, wiping 1984, the Marcolins Calgarian who was noses and doing every- moved to a new home working as a secretary thing else that comes three blocks west on in the wartime factory. with running a house- that same road, and “I’ll tell you what I hold. planted roots there for did,” said Marc with a Thirteen years later, another 30 years. twinkle in his eye. “I Grace had her “bonus” Now in their ninewalked the same path baby, and said she hap- ties, Grace said keeping everyday, back and pily remained a home- up their Ritchie Ave. forth, to see her. After maker. house became quite two years I walked it “The last years in difficult and another so much, there were my job for Cominco, move was inevitable. holes in that sidewalk. in particular, I was Since June 26, So we decided it was travelling and away they’ve been calling time to get married.” from home a lot,” Marc Rose Wood Village Marc’s career with recalled. “She took home, though Grace CM & S (later Cominco over completely then admits that downsizLtd.) took off soon and all the years before ing has presented a few after the couple said that.” challenges. their ‘I Dos.’ When the couple “We’ve gone from Much of his work- arrived in Trail in 1974 four bedrooms and ing life involved a lot and Marc became vice three bathrooms to of travel, and he said, president of Cominco’s one bed and one bath,” “Grace took care of western region, the she said. “It’s been a everything else.” family lived in the real challenge.”

The Marcolins had company’s “big house” And with her three children in a on Ritchie Ave. in unwavering determinshort span of time and Tadanac. ation, she added, “But the young mother was After he retired in it’ll all work out.”

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FROM PAGE 1 Traffic services also pulled over two motorcycles after the festival – one was clocked at 170 km/hr and the other was 150 km/hr.

Ferguson says there is added danger on the road when crowds are leaving Shambhala after the festival is over.

“We got a couple of impaired drivers and we had quite a few people that had their licenses suspended because they had

been doing drugs and shouldn’t have been driving,” he said.

Illegal drugs are part of the festival, says Ferguson, and there were a few drug seizures, with charges that may follow.

“We have done probably well over 100 drug seizures and from those, we have at least 10 proposed charges for either proceeds of crime, meaning they had a lot of money on them, or for possession of marijuana, LSD, keta-

Training poses realistic situations FROM PAGE 1 Earlier this year, Cpt. Adam McLeod made a stopover in Trail to brief local municipal politicians, representatives from Teck Metals and emergency personnel about what to expect during the largest military exercise of the year.

“We’ll have checkpoints set up near access points to the exercise areas advising the public of what’s going on,” he explained. “But during the live fire exercises, we’ll have to keep the area closed off for public safety.”

The 39 Canadian Brigade Group is the provincial Canadian Army representative that recruits, trains and retains reserve soldiers and leaders to support the country’s armed forces both at home and abroad.

The majority of serving members have civilian jobs, attend university, or work part-time for the army reserve.

The brigade’s units are located across the province with its command station in Vancouver, engineering squadron in Trail, North Vancouver and Chilliwack, and infantry on the coast, Lower Mainland, Kamloops and Prince George.

“Kootenay Cougar provides realistic and challenging training for soldiers of the 39 Canadian Brigade Group,” said Poulton.

“Through instilling resolute determination through competition, soldiers will confirm their soldier skills and readiness abilities to respond in support of the Canadian Armed Forces.”

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mine (and more),” he said, adding that those in charge at Shambhala do their best.

“Shambhala organizers do a very, very good job and the best that they are able but when you get 10,000 people where a large majority do partake is some type of illegal drugs or alcohol, we are only touching maybe .5 per cent of it. There is so much drugs going on in there, it just astounds you.”

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Bong shop gets day in court THE CANADIAN PRESS Lawyers for a B.C. bong shop owner and one of his employees will get a rare opportunity to present oral arguments as to why the Supreme Court of Canada should hear their appeal.

It’s an unusual move for the top court, which normally rules on leave-to-appeal applications based on written documents.

The case involves the owner of a bong shop and an employee who expected undercover police officers to respect a posted sign ordering police to stay away.

Timothy Felger and his employee, Natasha Healy, were charged after a sting operation at the shop in Abbotsford, B.C., in 2009.

Undercover officers bought marijuana on five separate occasions and also saw other customers making similar purchases.

Felger and Healy argued at trial that a posted sign instructing police to stay out without a warrant meant the sting amounted to an unreasonable search.

The trial judge ruled the evidence could not be used and acquitted the pair in 2012, but the B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial.

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A property owner in the Three Mile Beach area last week launched his campaign, which calls on government and police to crack down on nudists using the public portion of the waterfront there.

“We’re close to 200 (names).

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Nelson Star Cyclists and MS fund-raisers are saddling up to ride 222 km for West Kootenay Glacier Challenge this weekend as a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis.

Eighty-two cyclists and eight teams begin in New Denver and will ride south 105 km south the first day through the scenic Slocan Valley to Nelson.

On the second day riders will pedal north with a stop in Balfour before continuing on to Kaslo. Training is what will get the eager cyclists back to New Denver to their grand finish.

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Nudists then moved down to the public portion of the beach, prompting Pinkowski and others to raise complaints with the RCMP and Penticton city council, then launch the petition.

“The neighbourhood is just up in arms from the nudists taking over a family beach,” he explained.

Pinkowski said he’s now

taken his property —last listed for $3.5 million — off the market due to the turmoil, but would be willing to sell just the waterfront portion to anyone interested in converting it back to its former use.

Meanwhile, the nude sunbathers started their petition a few months back. It calls for the preservation of a portion of the public beach as clothing optional, and had 700 signatures as of Thursday.

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of the more difficult making it a draw for riders from Calgary, northern BC and Vancouver, as cyclists are looking for a two day ride. However, 70 per cent of the riders are from the Kootenay.

Nelson’s Dr. Jim Noiles has been the top fundraiser three years in a row and has raised $10,380 this year alone.

The main reason Noiles does the ride is to raise money for the local MS chapter.

“It’s a great cause that I really believes in,” he said.

As a family doctor working for 33 years, he noted one in 500 people have MS so he has had many patients. His firsthand experience with them over the years is part of his driving force behind this cause.

“In the not-sodistant future we are actually going to find a cure. There is so much good research,” he said.

Last year’s ride raised $81,000 and this year’s goal is set at $86,000 with $55,000 raised to date.

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Cyclists set out on the West Kootenay Glacier Challenge to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. There are 82 cyclists on the route, which began in New Denver. The ride is one of the longest fundraising ride in the country.

As for the ride itself, he said, “It’s outstanding. I love it all but especially Cape Horn in the Slocan Valley and the Coffee Creek bluffs above Kootenay Lake are spectacular.”

Noiles said the toughest part of the two day ride is “not eating too much.”

The food provided on the ride has a reputation for being fabulous with Winlaw’s Sleep is

for Sissies, Save-onFoods in Nelson and the Bluebelle Bistro in Kaslo providing meals.

He said the hill climbs to Silverton, 49 Creek hill to Blewett, Coffee Creek, Woodbury Creek and the Kaslo hill are the challenges.

“It’s work,” he said, “but it’s a real sense of accomplishment.”

Noiles has been riding for decades. In

the 1970s he cycled from Vancouver to Montreal before cycling was popular.

He said this route is right up there with the top rides, calling it “breathtaking, challenging and rewarding. And it’s a great incentive to train.”

He works full time but typically rides 150 to 200 km on the weekends for a couple of months to prepare for the two-day ride.

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Redford hired Ex-Tory staffer found guilty of election fraud travel scout

THE CANADIAN PRESS GUELPH, Ont. Former Conservative party staffer Michael THE CANADIAN PRESS Sona has been conEDMONTON - Alison Redford travelled the victed of trying to preglobe when she was Alberta’s premier and so did vent voters from casther travel scout, forwarding photos of hotels and ing ballots during the suites, sussing out suitable patios and restaurants 2011 federal election. and at least once advising on public toilets.

Sona, 25, was the Michelle Tetreault went to such locales as only person charged China, India, Switzerland, London and Washington in what has come to in the 20 months she held the position that be known as the roboInternational Relations Minister Cal Dallas said calls scandal, in which didn’t exist before Redford came to power. automated calls were The Canadian Press obtained nearly 1,600 set up to target voters pages of Tetreault’s emails through the Freedom in Guelph - most of of Information Act. Although many portions were them Liberal supportblanked out, the documents provide a glimpse ers - with misleading into the mysterious job. instructions on where Tetreault travelled to most locations months to vote. before the former premier, often flying business After a long recountclass. Government staff are allowed to fly business ing of the trial’s testiclass on international trips longer than four hours mony, Superior Court as long as it is pre-approved.

Justice Gary Hearn Tetreault got the job shortly after Redford said he was convinced and the Progressive Conservatives won the 2012 “well beyond a reasonelection. A provincial directory lists her salary as able doubt” that Sona $127,827 the following year. was guilty.

Last March, shortly after Redford quit as preSona hung his head mier due to growing criticism over her harsh and family members leadership style and lavish spending, Tetreault’s fought back tears as position was cancelled. She was reassigned within Hearn explained his government. decision.

A government spokesman said Tetreault could Sona was “very disnot comment on the job or her trips. She didn’t appointed” by the rulrespond to an email request for comment. ing, said his lawyer, Redford left politics for good last week when Norm Boxall. she resigned her seat as a Calgary backbencher, Croft Michaelson, just one day before a scathing auditor general’s the Crown prosecutor, report was released detailing her misuse of gov- said he was pleased ernment planes and travel expenses. with result, adding “we’ll be making very forceful submissions on sentencing in October.”

He added: “If there was any political party THE CANADIAN PRESS and says vehicle and that actively particiCALGARY - Two homeowners should pated in a scheme to hailstorms that hit check policies to endeavour to prevent north of Calgary have ensure they are up-to- electors from voting ... been classified as a date and cover their that would be very sercatastrophe and the needs. ious conduct.”

Insurance Bureau of The IBC says severe “Anyone who Canada estimates the storms in Alberta engages in this kind damage could exceed resulted in more of conduct, where $25 million. than $700 million in there’s evidence that Last Thursday, the insured losses in 2012 they endeavoured to city of Airdrie, was hit and in 2011, storms prevent electors from with a thunderstorm and hail accounted for voting, I think based that produced hail another $380 million on what took place in stones as large as golf in insured losses. court today and what balls in some areas.

The hail punched holes in the siding, I’m feeling eaves and windows of homes in the city and dented and smashed windows and lights on vehicles.

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you’ve seen us do in relation to this case, I would expect they would be prosecuted.”

Edmonton-based technology company RackNine was hired to make the calls to some 6,700 Guelph phone numbers by a customer who used fake names, including the pseudonym Pierre Poutine.

“As we’ve said all along, the Conservative party ran a clean and ethical campaign.”

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Boxall elected not to call any witnesses at the trial and argued that the Crown failed to definitively prove that Sona was involved in the scheme.

Hearn disagreed, saying the evidence proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Sona “was involved in the scheme very actively.”

Boxall and Michaelson both told Hearn during their closing arguments that they believed more than one person was involved in the plot.

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and those responsible should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. That’s why we reached out to Elections Canada when we heard of wrongdoing in Guelph and did all we could to assist them,” Hann said in a statement.

“As we’ve said all along, the Conservative party ran a clean and ethical campaign.”

However, the Council of Canadians maintained the verdict doesn’t exonerate the Conservative party. The advocacy group continues to believe higher-ranking Conservative officials were likely involved in a cross-country conspiracy to suppress votes in dozens of ridings.

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B.C.’s two-faced approach to regulation

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everal organizations have egg on their faces after the tailings pond disaster in central British Columbia. But no one has more than the government of British Columbia.

Yes, Imperial Metals Corp. looks like a bad corporate citizen for failing to anticipate and prevent the collapse of the dam.

The mishap unleashed an estimated 10 million cubic meters of water and 4.5 million cubic meters of ground-up rock. The local folks are still waiting to hear when it will be safe to drink the water.

B.C., however, looks even worse and here’s why.

As one recent poll found, citizens trust resource industries because they believe they are highly regulated. That is, they expect their governments to protect their interests. By that measure, the bureaucrats have betrayed that trust.

Accidents don’t happen

when it comes to this sort of thing.

Dams don’t just collapse without warning. They do when people aren’t paying close enough attention to them. Clearly, neither Imperial Metals nor the government of B.C. were paying close enough attention to this dam.

There’s more. It turns out Imperial may not have the cash on hand to pay the cost of the “cleanup”, estimated at $200 million. (Cleanup is in quotes because it is ironic; the damage can be reduced, but it will be decades at least before the long term effects are mitigated.) Nor does Imperial have sufficient insurance to cover the cost.

Who allowed this to happen? You know who. The bureaucrats in Victoria who by accident or design failed to ensure the citizens of that province were protected from such industrial activity.

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and deeper irony to this story, however, and that is how the B.C. government imposes different standards on different industries. Just ask Enbridge.

The beleaguered Northern Gateway pipeline remains mired in a regulatory cat’s cradle that threatens its completion.

The premier of the province has imposed her infamous “five conditions” for approval that are so farreaching that you could easily construe them to be deliberately obstructionist.

The 209 conditions

imposed by the National Energy Board are the most comprehensive ever required for any such project in Canada.

Taken on their own merits, you could judge those conditions to be a good thing. If Northern Gateway did get built, it would be a world model for precautionary industrial development.

The question, however, is why the sauce is good for the goose but not for the gander. Why is an Albertabased oil-and-gas company subjected to such intense scrutiny while a B.C.-based mining company gets a relatively light pass? The citizens of B.C. are entitled to a full explanation.

When our regulatory regime fails, there are two victims: the public, which must endure the environmental consequences (and often the costs), and industry, which ends up taking the blame.

And yet industry is often driven primarily by

the will of its shareholders; any mature government knows that.

Governments which live up to their responsibilities set fair and comprehensive regulations and then put the systems in place to ensure those rules are enforced. Stiff penalties are all well and good, but if someone isn’t out there checking on compliance, then the big stick is meaningless.

To be clear, companies have their own social responsibilities, but we shouldn’t be naive about who they exist to serve.

They serve the people who own them.

Let us hope that there is a full exploration of the mistakes that led to this disaster. And that everyone learns from them.

Accidents are always regrettable. Mishaps that result from negligence are unforgivable.

Doug Firby is Editor-inChief and National Affairs columnist for Troy Media.

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t’s not really “China’s Chechnya” yet, but the insurgency in Xinjiang is growing fast. Incidents of anti-Chinese violence are getting bigger and much more frequent. Since March, 176 people have been killed in six separate attacks on Chinese police and government officials, local collaborators and ordinary Chinese residents of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in northwestern China, and the authorities don’t seem to have a clue what to do about it.

The Uighur attackers have mostly used knives or explosives in their attacks (guns are hard to get in China), but nobody has suggested that they are so technologically backward that their bombs come with long, trailing fuses that have to be lit by hand. Yet Chinese police in Xinjiang last month seized tens of thousands of boxes of matches.

“The confiscation has enabled us to strengthen controls over important elements of public security and thus eliminate potential security threats,” said the Kashgar police. The police website in Changji declared that they had acted “to ensure matches would not be used by terrorist groups and extremist individuals to conduct criminal activities.”

No disrespect intended (well, maybe a little), but these are not serious people.

The rebels, on the other hand, are very serious people.

Like most independence movements of the colonial era, they believe that you have to take the war to the homeland of the “oppressor” if you can. One of those recent attacks was not in Xinkiang but in Kunming in southwestern China, where a band of eight knife-wielding Uighurs killed 29 ordinary Chinese citizens and wounded 143 in the main railway station.

Another standard tactic in this sort of war is the use of violence to deter one’s own people from collaborating with the colonial power. On 30 July Jume Tahir, the imam of China’s largest mosque, in the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang, was stabbed to death just after leading early morning prayers. His crime? Praising Communist

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Party policies and blaming the rising tide of violence on Uighur separatists and extremists.

The Uighurs are overwhelmingly Sunni Muslims, and the official Chinese line blames the separatist violence on foreign Islamists who are stirring up the local people. The separatists themselves say that it is a legitimate response to Chinese oppression, and in particular to the Chinese government’s policy of flooding Xinjiang with Han Chinese immigrants in an attempt to change the territory’s demographic balance.

The truth, as usual, is more complicated.

Xinjiang (literally “New Territory) was conquered by Chinese troops in the 1750s, but the population mix did not change. In the early 19th century a census reported the population as 30 percent Han Chinese (almost all living north of the Tian Shan mountains) and 60 percent Uighurs, Turkicspeaking Muslim farmers who accounted for almost the entire population south of the mountains. The rest were Kazakhs, Huis, Mongols and others.

The Uighurs had grown to 75 percent of the total population by the 1953 census, with many by then living north of the mountains. The Han Chinese had fallen to only 6 percent.

But now, thanks to large-scale immigration, the Chinese are back up to fully 40 percent of Xinkiang’s population, while the 10 million Uighurs are down to 45 percent.

In other words, the numbers will support almost any argument you want to make, if you choose your census dates carefully. But it is certainly not

true that Han Chinese people are newcomers to Xinjiang, and it is probably not true that the Chinese government has a policy of encouraging Han immigration to reduce the Uighurs to a marginal minority.

Chinese officials themselves say that they are trying to develop the Xinjiang economy and raise local living standards, with the (unstated) goal of making people so prosperous and content that they will not even think of “betraying the motherland” by seeking independence.

It’s just that a developed economy requires job skills that are not plentiful among the Uighurs, so large numbers of Han Chinese are drawn in to do those jobs.

Beijing’s officials make the same argument about Tibet, and they are probably being sincere about their intentions there too. They just have a huge cultural blind spot that makes it almost impossible for them to imagine how all this feels to the average Uighur who sees more and more Chinese coming in and getting all the good jobs Add in all the resentment about the brutal assaults on the Uighurs’ culture and religion that happened during the Cultural Revolution – and continue in a minor key even today, thanks mainly to ignorant government officials who have never before lived outside an exclusively Chinese cultural context. And now there is also a radical Islamist ideology available, for those who are thinking about rebellion.

So now it’s getting really serious in Xinkiang: the last big incident, on 28 July, saw hundreds of Uighurs storm a police station and government offices armed with knives and axes. 59 of the attackers were killed and 215 arrested, while 37 (presumably Chinese) civilians were murdered. When you have organised groups doing violence on this scale, you are already in a low-level war.

It will probably never be as bad as Chechnya, and it is very unlikely that Xinkiang will ever be independent, but it may be a long and ugly counter-insurgency war, with many deaths.

At least they’ve got the matches under control.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - “House of Cards” showrunner Beau Willimon is among the moguls who will share their insights at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.

The festival announced new details Thursday of its Industry program, which provides delegates with opportunities to hear from experts on the business and art of cinema.

Willimon will join screenwriter Graham Moore (“The Imitation Game”) and art director Jess Gonchor (“Foxcatcher”), among others, for a discussion on “worldbuilding” in cinema as part of the fest’s Industry Dialogues presentations.

Producer Claudia Bluemhuber (“The Host,” “Under the Skin”) and Danish director Susanne Bier (“A Second Chance”) will be featured in the festival’s Moguls sessions.

The festival will also feature panel discussions with celebrated filmmakers including “Snowpiercer” producer Lee Tae Hun, independent producer Ted Hope and Wild Bunch’s Vincent Maraval.

Effects artist Douglas Trumbull will present “UFOTOG,” a 10-minute experimental demonstrative film using cutting-edge 4K technology.

The festival also announced its annual Doc Conference would return Sept. 9 and 10 and feature a keynote speech from Michael Moore.

Canadian documentarians Alanis Obomsawin and Sturla Gunnarsson, who both have films premiering at the festival, will talk on Sept. 10 about the opportunities and challenges of being a filmmaker in Canada.

The festival’s Asian Film Summit will also return and features discussion with Legendary East CEO Peter Loehr, UniJapan’s Kenta Fudesaka, Senior VP of CJ Entertainment Kini Kim, directors Andrew Lau (“Revenge of the Green Dragons”) and Wang Xiaoshuai (“Red Amnesia”).

Gareth Evans, director of the gritty Jakarta-set action films “The Raid” and “The Raid: Redemption,” will also speak at the Asian Film Summit.

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Pioneer of Chicano art movement passes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Emigdio Vasquez, whose bold use of colour, exacting brush skills and uncanny ability to capture everyday people in dramatic moments made him one of the most influential pioneers of the Chicano art movement, has died at 75 in California.

The artist’s family says Vasquez died Saturday in an assisted living home in Newport Beach. The cause was pneumonia.

Vasquez was one of several California artists to rise to prominence with the emergence of the Chicano art movement in the 1960s.

Incredibly prodi-

gious, he created more than 400 paintings and nearly two dozen murals. Many of the latter dot buildings throughout Orange County, where Vasquez lived most of his life.

Arguably his most famous mural, “Legacy of Cesar Chavez,” graces the lobby of a building at Santa Ana College.

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‘Meet the Press’ gets new host

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Embattled “Meet the Press” moderator David Gregory is leaving NBC News and Chuck Todd will replace him on the venerable Sunday morning public affairs program, NBC said Thursday.

Todd begins his new role on Sept. 7. He remains as NBC News’ political director, but will relinquish his duties as Chief White House correspondent and anchor of MSNBC’s “The Daily Rundown.” He has been a frequent guest on “Meet the Press” as a political analyst. already bursting-at-the-seams cast, The 42-year-old Todd came to NBC in 2007 as well the addition of some jun- after working for National Journal’s “The ior Expendables. Those extra bodies Hotline,” where he was editor-in-chief. don’t add any oomph to the stiff He becomes only the 11th permanent host dialogue or predictable plot. of “Meet the Press,” which premiered in 1947 The unmemorable Millennials and bills itself as “the world’s longest-running are kidnapped almost as quickly as television program.” they’re introduced. Obviously, it’s Gregory had been moderator since 2008. up to the old-timers to save the day. Before that, he was NBC’s Chief White House It doesn’t really matter how or why Correspondent for the eight years of George W. they do it though. Ultimately, it Bush’s presidency. He had been with NBC News feels like every one other than ser- since 1995. ies shepherd Stallone is merely here The announcement by NBC News president to be another face on the crowded Deborah Turness ended months of speculation 16-person poster. that Gregory’s time was running out on the pro-

Tricks can’t rescue ‘Expendables 3’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In its third incarnation, “The Expendables” has become, well, expendable.

Despite some ruthless new tactics, there’s no saving “The Expendables 3,” the overpopulated third outing of Sylvester Stallone’s all-star action ensemble.

Perhaps recognizing its own mortality, “Expendables 3” goes for a kitchen-sink approach. There’s the injection of AARP-eligible action stars like Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford into the

gram, which during his tenure has fallen from first to third place, ranking behind CBS’ “Face the Nation” and ABC’s “This Week.”

Its ratings erosion felt even more pronounced since Gregory had followed the late Tim Russert, a popular, larger-than-life figure who became almost as much an institution as the program over which he presided for 16 years. He was its longest-serving moderator until his sudden death in June 2008. Under Russert, the show was by far the dominant program in its category.

“I’m not Tim,” Gregory told viewers when his “Meet the Press” appointment was declared. “But I can just work real hard to make him proud.”

In February 2013, the network signed Gregory to a new contract it described as “a long-term commitment.”

But one published report in recent months stated that Gregory would be replaced after the midterm elections. And a story published in April by The Washington Post said that NBC commissioned a “psychological consultant” to interview Gregory’s wife and friends.

NBC responded that it had simply worked with a brand consultant probing perceptions of Gregory’s strengths and weaknesses to develop a marketing campaign.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS or not,” said O’Donnell. “In the PURE study, we TORONTO - A pair of large international stud- found the lowest risk of death and cardiovascular ies are questioning the validity of the notion that events in those who consumed moderate amounts the less salt a person consumes, the better. In fact, of sodium intake (three to six grams per day), with the Canadian-led research suggests too little salt an increased risk above and below that range. in the diet may even be a bad thing.

“While this finding has been reported in previThe studies, published Wednesday in the New ous smaller studies, PURE is the largest interEngland Journal of Medicine, involved more than national study to study sodium intake and health 100,000 people in 18 countries and assessed daily outcomes, and adds considerable strength to the sodium and potassium intake, relating them to contention that moderate sodium intake is optiblood pressure levels and to the risk of heart dis- mal.” ease, strokes and deaths.

Yusuf said the studies’ findings question the On average, Canadians ingest between 3.5 and much-touted notion that salt is unhealthy and four grams of sodium per day, but some guidelines that consumers and the food industry should have recommended lowering daily intake to less severely cut sodium content in food. than 2.3 grams per day, a level the researchers say But he said that contention - and the guidehas been attained by less than five per cent of the lines it spawned - are based on a paucity of scienpopulation, both in Canada and around the world. tific evidence.

The Prospective Urban Rural “They were done with a mod(PURE) study, led by investigators est degree of evidence that sodium “A balanced at McMaster University, shows that reduction lowers blood pressure, approach is what is and then people just extrapolated a dietary sodium level exceeding likely to have the five grams per day does indeed raise all the way down to levels at which blood pressure, especially among we had very little data ... The guidegreatest benefit people who already have hypertenlines were done with practically in lowering blood sion and those age 55 and older. no evidence that sodium reduction pressure .”

High blood pressure, or hypertenreduces cardiovascular disease.” sion, is a known risk factor for The gold standard for such sciANDREW MENTE heart attack, heart failure, stroke entific evidence is a clinical trial, and other disorders. in which participants are randomly But cardiologist Dr. Salim Yusuf, assigned to receive different interprincipal researcher of the two studventions. In a medication trial, for ies, said the effects of blood pressure are more instance, half the subjects would be given the modest at average levels of sodium consumption experimental drug being studied, while the other - three to five grams per day - and not obvious at half would get a dummy pill. The effects would amounts below three grams, which is under the then be compared. maximum intake recommended by many guideThat’s an approach endorsed in an accompanylines. ing editorial written by Prof. Suzanne Oparil of “It makes sense if your blood pressure is high, the University of Birmingham, Ala., who would your sodium intake is high, to lower sodium,” like to see randomized trials comparing outcomes Yusuf said Wednesday from Hamilton. “But what in people with typical daily salt consumption is often ignored is that increasing your potassium versus very low intake to determine if reducing intake by eating healthy foods is also beneficial sodium leads to fewer heart attacks, strokes and and just as important, and the two together is deaths. your best strategy.”

“These provocative findings beg for a randomBananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, green leafy ized, controlled outcome trial to compare reduced vegetables and legumes are just some of the foods sodium intake with usual diet,” Oparil writes of rich in potassium. the PURE studies. “In the absence of such a trial, “A balanced approach is what is likely to have the results argue against reduction of dietary the greatest benefit in lowering blood pressure,” sodium as an isolated public health recommendasaid Andrew Mente, an assistant professor of tion.” clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, and lead author of the first paper. “This can be achieved by moderation in salt intake, combined with eating lots of fruits and vegetables.”

While ingesting too much sodium, either by dosing meals from a salt shaker or eating an abuninvites you to nominate your carrier as a dance of processed foods, can pose serious health risks, the researchers’ companion study suggests that getting too little salt also may be dangerous.

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“And so once somebody’s intake is above that, it makes sense to lower it.”

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In people whose average daily sodium intake is Pizza from less than three grams - so below the amount recommended by many guidelines - the study found an elevated risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular problems, he said.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - The Canadian government says experts, not politicians, will decide how donated Canadian Ebola vaccine will be used.

Canadian Heritage Minister Shelly Glover says politics has no place in the decisions on how best to use the 800 to 1,000 doses Canada has promised to donate.

Canada announced Tuesday that it would redirect hundreds of doses of the experimental vaccine to the outbreak response after the World Health Organization said it would be ethical to use untested therapies in West Africa.

The available supplies of the Canadian vaccine had been produced for a clinical trial. The vaccine was developed by scientists at Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.

To date the only person who has received the vaccine was a German researcher who pricked her finger with a needle containing Ebola virus in 2009.

The woman survived, but it was never clear if the vaccine was the reason. It was possible she was not infected in the first place.

Glover, who is also the minister responsible for Manitoba, was asked at a news conference Wednesday how the donated vaccine would be allocated and

whether the government had a preference regarding how it is used.

“This is not a political decision at all. This is a very serious disease, this has taken the lives of many, many people and we’re doing our part as a country to provide assistance to the global community,” she said.

“So this is a decision that will be made by experts and not politicians.... Politicians don’t have the expertise to make those decisions.”

Guinea - where the outbreak is thought to have started - is considering asking for access to the vaccine, according to that country’s Communications Minister Al Houssein Makanera Kake.

Glover noted the WHO is convening a panel to work through issues related to how the very limited amounts of experimental vaccines and drugs should be used in this outbreak, the largest on record.

As of Aug. 11, 1,975 people have been known to have been infected in this outbreak, and 1,069 have died, the WHO said Wednesday.

To put the outbreak in context: 46 per cent of all known cases of Ebola ever have occurred in this outbreak, which is spreading through Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and parts of Nigeria.

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Greenhouse gas melting glaciers THE CANADIAN PRESS Humans are playing a larger and larger role in the increasingly rapid disappearance of glaciers around the world and nowhere is the evidence clearer than in Western Canada, says newly published research.

“It’s another nail in the coffin of the idea that we’re not blame,” said Graham Cogley, a Trent University geographer, who has co-authored research that appeared Thursday in the journal Science.

For decades, scientists and anyone who spends time in the mountains have been able to see that high-altitude glaciers are shrinking. The start of that recent melt dates back to the middle of the 19th century, with the end of what’s been called the Little Ice Age. Glaciers respond slowly to shifting climates and much of their shrinkage over the decades has been due to natural warming after several unusually cold centuries. “(Glaciers) take decades or centuries to catch up with the climate,” Cogley said. “They’re always chasing the climate, trying to get to the right size.”

But some of the melt is due to human-caused climate change. To find out how much,

Cogley and his colleagues performed a Herculean feat of calculation.

They took 12 different computer models of the Earth’s climate and made two versions of each. One version included all known natural and artificial factors that influence climate - from land-use practices to solar activity to volcanoes to greenhouse gas emissions.

The other included only natural factors.

They then turned those models loose on the Randolph Glacier Inventory, a database of nearly 200,000 glaciers from around the world. Each glacier was run through both versions of all 12 models.

“It’s a fair amount of number-crunching,” Cogley said.

They found that both versions of their climate models produced very similar results until about 1960, results that also matched observations from the field. But after that, the lines on the graphs began to diverge - and the models that lined up most closely with observed values were the ones that accounted for greenhouse gas emissions.

“We see a more and more intense anthropogenic forcing of the glaciers as time passes.”

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human activity is indistinguishable from natural warming in the mid-19th century, by 1991 human-caused warming was responsible for at least half of the annual glacier melt, the study suggests.

The paper also breaks down glacier melt by region.

Although Cogley is less confident that he can show the human influence in some regions than others, that’s not the case for Western Canada.

The massive ice sheets in Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks clearly show anthropogenic melting, he said. The paper gives that conclusion at least an 80 per cent confidence level.

It’s appropriate that his work so clearly describes what’s been happening to those icy castles, because the Angel Glacier along the side of Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper was the first one Cogley ever saw.

“It’s a spectacular sight,” he said.

“It’s going to be too late for a lot of (the glaciers). But if we could figure out a way for our grandchildren’s grandchildren so they can still get a look at Angel Glacier, that would be better than if they couldn’t.”

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Thomas Munson, an environmental technician with the City of Victoria, examines knotweed at Beacon Hill Park. The park has three varieties of knotweed: large, Japanese and Bohemian. Next week the city begins an eradication program in a battle against the weed.

Victoria News VICTORIA - The Capital Regional District is facing an invasion of knotweed, a bamboo-like plant described by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “one of the world’s worst invasive species.”

The Coastal Invasive Species Committee (CISC) has been working with local municipalities in an attempt to prevent the introduction of knotweed to the CRD. CISC treated 120 sites of infestation last year, as well as 67 in 2012.

Executive director Rachelle McElroy cited an increased awareness of the plant as the reason for treatment almost doubling.

“Knotweed is quite widespread in the region, but not to the point where we can’t get ahead of it,” McElroy said. “More people are reporting it as they become more aware of what it looks like and the kind of damage it can do, and more people are learning that we offer free treatment.”

Knotweed is capable of growing four centimetres a day, though McElroy referred to the portion of the plan above surface as “the tip of the iceberg.” Knotweed spreads

by the roots, and if left untreated, they can spread 20 metres wide and three metres deep underground.

Knotweed has been known to grow through concrete and home foundations. In the U.K., the plant has become a huge issue for property owners, even disqualifying some from taking out mortgages.

Knotweed can be identified by its hollow, bamboo-like stems, large green leaves, small white flowers and red colouring along the stems.

Residents are asked not to cut, mow or compost knotweed, as this can lead to further spreading.

CISC treats knotweed by injecting a herbicide directly into the roots, effectively halting growth.

McElroy noted the lack of a registered aquatic herbicide in Canada as an obstacle for prevention. This has lead to a higher rate of growth along streams, where knotweed competes with other plants, resulting in soil erosion and lower oxygen levels, harming salmon populations.

More information on knotweed can be found online at knotonmyproperty.com. If knotweed is found on your property, the CISC can be contacted at 857-2472 or by email at info@coastalisc.com.

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Family escapes cabin explosion Kimberley Daily Bulletin A family vacation at a mountain cabin ended in near tragedy on Wednesday after a propane explosion destroyed a cabin.

Cpl. Ayers of the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment says members from both his detachment and the Kimberley Detachment attended the scene at Whitetail Lake, at kilometre 26 on the Finlay Creek Forest Service Road.

“Some time after 4 in the morning on August 13 one of

the rental cabins at Whitetail exploded,” Ayers told the Bulletin. “The roof blew off and the cabin is demolished.”

Ayers says two families from Britain had rented what he described as a duplex type cabin.

He says in spite of the severity of the explosion, all eight people were accounted for.

“One boy, 10 to 12 years old, was flown to Calgary with lacerations, but not life-threatening,” Ayers said.

Ayers says the boy was actual-

ly blown out the second floor window when the cabin exploded. He was found by neighbouring tourists from another cabin.

“It was just very, very fortunate that he survived, that everyone got out,” Ayers said. “It could have been tragic.”

He says that police are fairly certain that propane was the cause of the explosion.

“We can’t prove it — there’s nothing left of the cabin — but we are confident that it was a propane explosion.”

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Charges proceed against Bountiful residents Cranbrook Townsman

Sarah LeRose, daughter of Rob and Debbie LeRose of Trail, graduated from UBC with a Bachelor degree in Education earlier this month. The 2007 J. L. Crowe grad has accepted a teaching position in London, Eng. for September.

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A special prosecutor with the Criminal Justice Branch approved criminal charges against four individuals associated with Bountiful on Wednesday.

Peter Wilson approved the charges, which allege polygamy and the unlawful removal of children under the age of 16 years from Canada with the intention that an act be committed outside Canada would be an offence against section 151 (sexual interference) or 152 (invitation to sexual touching) of the

Criminal Code.

Winston Blackmore and James Oler both face charges of polygamy, while Oler also faces a charge for the alleged unlawful removal of a child from Canada.

Additionally, Brandon Blackmore and Emily Crossfield each face a charge for alleged unlawful removal of a child from Canada.

The charges were sworn in Cranbrook while first appearance is anticipated to be on Oct. 9th, 2014, in Creston.

The new charges come on the revelation

of new evidence after the RCMP received a large volume of documentation seized

by U.S. authorities after investigations into members of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints in Arizona, Texas and Utah.

Crown counsel received two RCMP reports in July 2013 and and January 2014, with some of the material based on evidence that had been considered in earlier charges against Blackmore and Oler.

Those charges were thrown out in 2009 after a judge ruled that former B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal

did not have the authority to appoint a third special prosecutor after the previous two recommended against approving charges.

Wilson declined to approve other criminal charges, namely alleged offences of sexual exploitation after determining the standard for approving charges had not been met.

Wilson was sworn in as a special prosecutor in January 2012 with a mandate to offer legal advice to police during their investigation of individuals associated with Bountiful.

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BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Fruitvale's own, Ella Matteucci, is in Surrey this week playing for Team British Columbia in the Baseball Canada Senior Women Invitational Championship.

The second base player and pitcher, led the provincial team to the silver medal two years ago in the same tournament after a disappointing loss to Ontario in the gold medal game. In last year’s championship, Team B.C. went a disappointing 0-3 but Matteucci led all B.C. hitters and was third overall in batting with a .429 average.

In an interview after their silver medal win, Matteucci said she wished that the game had turned out differently, but now the team has another chance at winning the top spot.

On Thursday, Matteucci and the British Columbia team faced Quebec at 7 p.m. in their first matchup of the tournament with a game against Nova Scotia today and last year's gold medal winners, Ontario, on Saturday.

The gold and bronze medal

games for the tournament will be played on Sunday afternoon.

In 2012, Matteucci was named to Canada's national senior women's baseball team, but decided to pass up the chance to play in the worlds in Edmonton to return to school and focus on hockey, her other passion. As long as Matteucci plays out the invitational this year, she is eligible for selection to this year's national team, which will be heading to Miyazaki, Japan for the IBAF Women's Baseball World Cup. In warmer weather, Matteucci puts on her cleats, but once the temperature drops, you will see her lacing up her skates and throwing on a hockey helmet.

The two-sport athlete plays hockey for Clarkson College in Potsdam, N.Y. where she helped lead the school's team to their first national championship with the Golden Knights this past March.

The team dethroned the two-year NCAA women's hockey champs from Minnesota.

She is also an instructor at Trail's annually held Champions Hockey School.

NHL

Wings sign Nelson native NELSON STAR Nelson Minor Hockey alumnus Jim Hiller has been named an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings.

Hiller returns to the NHL for the first time since the 1993-94 season.

He played for the Red Wings briefly and has spent most of the last decade coaching in the Western Hockey League.

“There are always challenges when you’re a coach. I did play in the NHL, so I kind of understand the mentality of what it’s like to be an NHL player and the type of feedback those players want and need,” Hiller told the Detroit Free Press.

Hiller, 45, grew up in Nelson where he played minor hockey until the midget level. He moved to Saskatchewan in 1987 to play Junior A. He also played at the college level with Northern Michigan University and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1989. His NHL career only lasted 63 games, but he found professional success during six seasons in Germany and Italy.

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Hiller said in his new role he will focus on Detroit’s offence, which includes stars Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk. “That’s pretty exciting for anybody to be around,” he said.

Hiller replaces Tom Renney, another coach with Kootenay connections, who left to become the president of Hockey Canada.

Several assistants to Detroit head coach Mike Babcock have gone on to NHL head coaching positions themselves.

The Red Wings also signed executive vice-president and general manager Ken Holland to a four-year contract through the 2017-18 season.

Holland has been Detroit’s GM for the last 17 seasons, and since he took over in July 1997, his teams have won more regular-season games (746) and post-season games (115) than any other organization.

The Red Wings won Stanley Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2008 - and another in 1997 while he was an assistant GM.

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Nanaimo youth set world record

Players overcome adversity

BY GREG SAKAKI Nanaimo Bulletin

Vancouver Island street hockey players persevered and set a new world record.

Youth Sticking Together achieved its ultimate goal and earned a place in the book of Guinness World Records for playing street hockey for 105 hours, 44 minutes.

Players broke the record Tuesday evening at 5:17 p.m. at the Lions Sports Centre lacrosse box on Wall Street.

The game had faced off Friday morning at 8 a.m. and the teams

played around the clock, in the sun and in the dark. How did they do it?

“Dedication, pride, passion, all those words,” said Tali Campbell, event organizer. “At 105 hours, it doesn’t matter who got the prettiest goal or who’s got the most goals or the most saves.

It’s about a team coming together and supporting each other.”

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“You just have to think about the end and think about what you’re working for and think about the accomplishment that you’re going to have made once you finish.”

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At the recordbreaking moment, both teams celebrated like champions, then played on to put the record a little further out of reach.

Campbell said the moment brought tears to his eyes.

“It really makes you proud and it makes you believe that you can do anything you want,” he said.

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MLB elects new commissioner

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE - Rob Manfred was elected baseball’s 10th commissioner Thursday and will succeed Bud Selig in January.

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Selig turned 80 last month and has ruled baseball since September 1992, when he was among the owners who forced Commissioner Fay Vincent’s resignation.

He said he intends to retire in January.

Manfred fell one vote shy of the 23 out of 30 owners needed in the first ballot earlier Thursday. On the second ballot, he won unanimously, several owners confirmed.

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Little League World Series All Times EDT At South Williamsport, Pa. UNITED STATES GREAT LAKES, Chicago; MID-ATLANTIC, Philadelphia; MIDWEST, Rapid City, S.D.; NEW ENGLAND, Cumberland, R.I.; NORTHWEST, Lynnwood, Wash.; SOUTHEAST, Nashville, Tenn.; SOUTHWEST, Pearland, Texas; WEST, Las Vegas INTERNATIONAL ASIA-PACIFIC, Seoul, South Korea; AUSTRALIA, Perth; CANADA, Vancouver, B.C.; CARIBBEAN, Humacao, Puerto Rico; EUROPE & AFRICA, Brno, Czech Republic; JAPAN, Tokyo; LATIN AMERICA, Maracaibo, Venezuela; MEXICO, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon Double Elimination Thursday’s Games Seoul 10, Brno 3 Chicago 12, Lynnwood 2, 5 innings Game 3: Perth vs. Humacao, 5 p.m. N/A Game 4: Las Vegas vs. Rapid City, 7 p.m.

N/A Today’s Games Game 5: Vancouver vs. Guadalupe, 1 p.m.

Game 6: Philadelphia vs. Nashville, 3 p.m.

Game 7: Tokyo vs. Maracaibo, 5 p.m.

Game 8: Pearland vs. Cumberland, 8 p.m.

MLB American League East Division

W L Pct Baltimore 69 50 .580 Toronto 63 59 .516 New York 61 58 .513 Tampa Bay 59 61 .492 Boston 54 65 .454 Central Division

W L Pct Detroit 65 54 .546 Kansas City 65 54 .546 Cleveland 60 60 .500 Chicago 57 64 .471 Minnesota 54 65 .454 West Division

W L Pct Oakland 73 47 .608 Los Angeles 70 49 .588 Seattle 65 55 .542 Houston 50 71 .413 Texas 47 73 .392

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Tampa Bay 10, Texas 1 Kansas City 3, Oakland 0 L.A. Angels 4, Philadelphia 3 Seattle 2, Toronto 0 Thursday’s Games Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 2 Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.

Houston at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Today’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 12-4) at Cleveland (Kluber 13-6), 7:05 p.m.

Seattle (Paxton 2-0) at Detroit (Porcello 13-7), 7:08 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 10-8) at Boston (Buchholz 5-7), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 4-1) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 7-6), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Hammel 1-4) at Atlanta (A.Wood 8-9), 7:35 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 12-4) at Texas (N.Martinez 2-8), 8:05 p.m.

Kansas City (D.Duffy 7-10) at Minnesota (Nolasco 5-7), 8:10 p.m.

Toronto (Stroman 7-3) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 6-8), 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Houston at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 65 53 .551 Atlanta 61 60 .504 5 1/2 Miami 59 61 .492 7 New York 57 64 .471 9 1/2 Philadelphia 53 68 .438 13 1/2 Central Division

W L Pct GB Milwaukee 66 55 .545 St. Louis 63 56 .529 2 Pittsburgh 64 57 .529 2 Cincinnati 60 60 .500 5 1/2 Chicago 52 67 .437 13 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 70 53 .569 San Francisco 63 57 .525 5 1/2 San Diego 57 62 .479 11 Arizona 52 68 .433 16 1/2 Colorado 46 74 .383 22 1/2 Wednesday’s Games Boston 5, Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 7, Chicago White Sox 1 Cleveland 3, Arizona 2, 1st game San Diego 5, Colorado 3 Arizona 1, Cleveland 0, 12 innings, 2nd game Detroit 8, Pittsburgh 4 Atlanta 3, L.A. Dodgers 2

St. Louis 5, Miami 2 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 2 L.A. Angels 4, Philadelphia 3 Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 6, Atlanta 4 Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Friday’s Games Pittsburgh (Morton 5-11) at Washington (Roark 11-7), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (Cahill 2-8) at Miami (Hand 2-4), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 7-9) at N.Y. Mets (Za.Wheeler 7-8), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Hammel 1-4) at Atlanta (A.Wood 8-9), 7:35 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 11-10) at St. Louis (Lynn 12-8), 8:15 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 14-6) at Colorado (F.Morales 5-6), 8:40 p.m.

Milwaukee (J.Nelson 2-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 12-8), 10:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 6-6) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 13-9), 10:15 p.m.

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Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

San Diego at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Football CFL

All Times Eastern East Division

GP W L T PF Toronto 7 3 4 0 179 Hamilton 6 1 5 0 129 Montreal 6 1 5 0 98 Ottawa 6 1 5 0 111 West Division

GP W L T PF Calgary 6 5 1 0 161 Edmont 6 5 1 0 163 Winnipeg 8 5 3 0 206 B.C. 7 4 3 0 163 Sask 6 4 2 0 157

PA 175 155 177 189

Pt 6 2 2 2

PA 94 107 201 145 124

Pt 10 10 10 8 8

Week 7 Tuesday’s results Toronto 38 Winnipeg 21 Week 8 Friday’s games Edmonton at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Calgary at Hamilton, 3 p.m.

Montreal at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s games B.C. at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Surging Royals take series over As THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Nori Aoki and Billy Butler each drove in two runs in a fiverun seventh and the surging Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 Thursday.

The Royals have won 18 of 22 to move 12 games above .500 for the first time since July 20, 2003.

The Royals took the season series, winning five of seven against

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the Athletics, who have the best record in the majors.

Aoki’s two-run triple put the Royals ahead 5-3. Butler’s single scored Aoki and Alcides Escobar. Jarrod Dyson fouled off four consecutive pitches before hitting an RBI single to right for the first run of the inning.

Right-hander Jeff Samardzija (3-2) took the loss, giving up four runs, three earned, and eight hits in 6 2-3 innings.

He left with a 3-2 lead, but Ryan Cook failed to hold it, facing three batters and all scored. Cook’s streak of 21 consecutive scoreless innings ended.

Aaron Crow (6-1), the third of six Kansas City pitchers, picked

up the victory, retiring the only batter he faced.

Starter James Shields gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings and has a 1.94 ERA in his past eight starts. Greg Holland earned the final two outs for his 36th save in 38 opportunities.

The A’s scored two runs in the sixth when Dyson lost Josh Reddick’s high fly in the sun for a triple, which scored Stephen Vogt.

Alberto Callaspo drove in two Oakland runs with a single and a sacrifice fly.

ON DECK Athletics: RHP Jason Hammel will start the opener of a weekend series at Atlanta. The A’s last

played at Atlanta in 2008, losing two of three.

Royals: LHP Danny Duffy will start Friday at Minnesota, where the Royals have lost four of six this season.

The Royals play their next nine on the road, all against clubs in last place in their division - Minnesota, Colorado and Texas.

TRAINER’S ROOM Athletics: SS Jed Lowrie is likely bound for the disabled list with a broken right index finger. Lowrie, who injured it Aug. 4, returned to San Francisco to have his finger checked.

Royals: 1B Eric Hosmer is awaiting the result of a MRI on whether he will be able to resume swinging.

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Meditation event goes global THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Famed spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra sought to unite a mass global audience in quiet moments of personal reflection as he led a Guinness World Record group meditation attempt.

Chopra was joined by hundreds at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto last Friday and countless more logging online to take part in A Global Meditation for Peace. The event coincided with the tail end of Seduction of Spirit, Chopra’s signature meditation retreat.

A publicist said there were four Guinness observers on hand as they attempted to achieve the largest synchronized online meditation.

To successfully take the Guinness title, the meditation would have to draw 15,000 participants, according to a release sent out in advance of the event.

As of Thursday night, there were about 93,000 participants registered.

Motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein led a Q&A session with Chopra in the leadup to the global meditation, while Grammywinning singer-songwriter India Arie performed for the captive crowd.

While many see meditation as an act of solitude, Chopra said there are benefits to engaging in the quiet, introspective practice as part of a larger collective.

“There is a lot of good information and scientific evidence that when you have a large group of people doing meditation that the effect is magnified,” the bestselling author said in a brief interview prior to the event.

“They feel subjectively that the effect is much more powerful. And if you believe some of the new theories around consciousness as a field that transcends space and time, then that can have an effect on the rest of the world as well.”

Chopra said he usually recommends meditation at least once daily, and that taking on the practice early in the morning is great as it helps set the tone for the rest of the day.

For those who don’t feel they have the time to meditate, he recommends double the dose - twice daily - “because they’re the ones that need it most.”

“Even five minutes of sitting down quietly, watching your breath and setting your intention for a joyful, energetic body, a reflective, inert mind, lightness of being that’ll organize the day around those intentions.”

On Monday, Chopra teamed up with longtime collaborator Oprah Winfrey with the launch of their new 21-Day Meditation Experience called “Expanding Your Happiness,” which offers daily guided audio meditations through an online interactive program.

Trail & District Churches

Vote for a bridge to God? Bridges bring people together. Almost by definition bridges tie together bits of land which are divided. They make it possible to travel safely from one side of the divide to the other. Without bridges the journey may be hazardous or even impossible. Who could cross the Columbia river by rowing boat, or even wade the Trail creek in late spring when it is high?

Bridges bring communities together. They make visits possible. And we cease to notice that we have crossed a barrier which in the past would have divided us. Not many of us know how many bridges we cross as we go from Trail to Castlegar. The road is now smooth and simple to drive, although some of us remember when it was not such an easy journey.

Bridges are always costly. Think of the confederation bridge – that controversial piece of federal construction linking the home of confederation with the rest of the country.

Before I came to Canada I heard how people grumbled about the cost of the project. But the bridge is important because it links the people

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of PEI to Canada in a way that boats and planes can never do.

Bridges are a symbol of divisions overcome. Of the simplest ways to describe why Jesus is so important to Christians is to compare him to a bridge between us and God. Humans and God are different. Humans are separated from God because we are frequently self-centered, because we lack love. So Jesus comes and bridges the gap. Jesus comes as both human and God. He is like a giant suspension bridge. He brings us together with God. But like a bridge, it was costly for Jesus to bring us together. It cost his life.

But finally a bridge is redundant if no one uses it. It doesn’t matter how well designed it is, a bridge needs to be used. Our side of this bridge to God can be found in many places, but churches are great places to start.

Neil Elliot, St Andrews Anglican Church

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NFL team appeals ruling THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins on Thursday formally appealed a ruling that stripped the team of trademark protection, the latest legal manoeuvr in the franchise’s attempt to defend its name against those who consider it a racial slur.

The team announced that it had filed its complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and that it “points out the many errors” in the decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board voted 2-1 on June 18 to cancel six uses of “Redskins” trademarked from 1967 to 1990, saying the name is “disparaging of Native Americans.”

“We believe that the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ignored both federal case law and the weight of the evidence, and we look forward to having a federal court review this obviously flawed decision,” Redskins lawyer Bob Raskopf said in the team’s statement.

The team had previously said it would appeal the ruling and had two months to do so. The trademark protection remains in place while the matter makes its way through the courts, a process that could take years.

A similar ruling by the trademark board in 1999 was overturned

on a technicality in 2003. Native Americans have been challenging the trademark since 1992.

The Redskins say they will ask the court to consider “serious constitutional issues,” including whether the ruling penalizes the team’s right of free speech and whether the team has been unfairly deprived of “valuable and long-held intellectual property rights.”

The group of five Native Americans challenging the name is equally confident.

“This effort is doomed to fail,” said Amanda Blackhorse, the lead plaintiff. “But if they want to prolong this litigation which has already gone on for 22 years, I guess they have that prerogative.”

The Redskins have been under sustained pressure to defend the name over the last 18 months, with major political, church and sports figures joining the debate and saying it should be changed.

Team owner Dan Snyder has vowed never to change the name, calling it a “badge of honour.”

“If people wouldn’t dare call a Native American a ‘redskin’ because they know it is offensive, how can an NFL football team have this name?”

Blackhorse said.

“We know that time is on our side for a change in the team’s name, and we are confident we will win once again at this stage of the litigation.”

Raonic advances to quarter-final

THE CANADIAN PRESS MASON, Ohio - Milos Raonic says he came to the court with a poor attitude, and it almost cost him. Fortunately for the fifth-seeded Canadian, his booming serve rescued him from a big upset.

Raonic saved a win with his 30th ace in a tense 6-7 (7), 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over American qualifier Steve Johnson on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament.

While his serve was potent, Raonic said his poor play made the contest “complicated.”

Raonic had to win it all in a tiebreaker after striking three double-faults as he served for victory leading 5-4 in the final set. In the end, the 23-year-old won the last four points of the tiebreaker, capping the victory with another ace.

“My attitude was not great when I was first serving for the match,” said Raonic. “It added

up and made life a lot tougher, it put a lot of weight on my shoulders. I was playing too negatively.

“Johnson was getting ahead a few times, but not by any great distance. I just complicated things in a lot of moments. I certainly would have rather had that final ace at 5-4 in the third.”

Raonic plays on Friday against 15th seed Fabio Fognini, who beat Lu Yen-Hsun 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. He said that his downbeat demeanour that plagued his play Thursday is a temporary problem.

“It’s a Milos problem, we’ve spoken of it many times,” he said. “But the beauty of tennis is when you win, you can always play much better the next day.”

Raonic, the last Canadian left in singles competition, will be playing his second Cincinnati quarter-final after 2012, when he lost to Stan Wawrinka.

Argo kicker calls it a career TORONTO - Noel Prefontaine will retire from the Canadian Football League as a member of the Toronto Argonauts.

The veteran kicker/punter will sign a one-day contract at Sunday’s game between Toronto and the B.C. Lions at Rogers Centre.

Prefontaine spent most of his 16-season CFL career in Toronto, winning Grey Cup championships with the team in 2004 and 2012.

Prefontaine made club history as the only Argonaut to ever be named a CFL allstar punter on six occasions. He was

also named an East Division all-star 11 times (eight at punter, three at placekicker).

He holds the Argonaut records for total punts (1,464), all-time punting yards (67,061), and most punting yards in a single game (744).

He also holds club records for most

all-time kickoffs in a career (688), and most kickoff yards (40,521).

In 254 regular season CFL games with Toronto and Edmonton, Prefontaine has 347 field goals, 80,678 punting yards, 53,723 kicking yards, and 1,634 points

The evolution of energy FortisBC will soon be exchanging electricity meters in your area Advanced meters are just one way we’re working to improve the efficiency and reliability of your electricity service.

Benefits of new advanced meters: • Monthly billing • Choose your billing date • Fewer estimates • Online tools to help you manage your electricity use For more information, visit fortisbc.com/ami or call 1-866-436-7847.

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Put up with son for the sake of grandson Mailbox

Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

son only $20 because of all the pain and anguish he has caused me. I prefer to distance myself from him, but I would like to have a relationship with my grandson.

Is there any way to do this? -- Proud Grandpa Dear Grandpa: Not without also having some type of relationship with your son.

After all, he isn’t preventing you from seeing the boy. Some states are sympathetic to grandparents’ rights, but your son might be able to convince the judge that his distancing is in his son’s best interest, and you could be cut out entirely. It’s risky, and we don’t recommend it for you.

16-year-old gal when I hold her and kiss her.

I truly miss her touch and sweet words. She tells me she loves me, but it doesn’t feel like it.

The thing I want to get across is to always treat your partner like you did the first day you met him or her.

It’s the best way of getting to your 57th anniversary. I promised to love her until the day I die, and I will keep that promise until we are head-to-head in our mausoleum 5th-floor penthouse. -- The Old Fool Dear Fool: We sympathize, but we are also astounded at how many men truly do not understand what happens to a woman’s libido at menopause and beyond. Your wife’s lack of interest in lovemaking has nothing to do with how much she cares for you. She would probably love being your 16-yearold sweetheart, but her current hormonal

state doesn’t permit it.

It’s a physical change.

There are treatments, but they don’t work for everyone. Talk to your wife. Say that her physical touch -- not sex -- would mean the world to you, and ask whether she would be a bit more affectionate.

Dear Annie: Thank you for printing the letter from “Disgusted in New York,” whose 85-year-old aunt wasn’t bathed in the hospital.

I have been a nurse for many years. We never give baths in bathtubs to patients.

We “bathe” them in

bed -- what my mother would have called a sponge bath. Also, it is possible to shower people who can handle a shower chair. However, this lady seemed to have an odor, thus none of the proper things was done for her well-being and comfort. -- A.S. RN

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Annie’s

We have no doubt that your ex-wife has influenced her son and his wife. But if you want a relationship with your grandson, you need to tolerate his parents and be civil to them.

Perhaps in time they will see how much their child loves you and will warm up. We hope so.

Dear Annie: I married my wife in 1957.

We were compatible in every way and very much in love. We have four children, eight grandkids and 11 greatgrandkids. Since the day I met her, whenever I held her or kissed her, she was always my 16-year-old sweetheart.

She is still the gal I fell in love with.

About five years ago, my wife lost interest in lovemaking and will not talk about why. I’m sure she isn’t cheating.

She is 73, and I am 79.

After 55 years together, I have finally noticed that she has aged.

She just laughs when I say that I wish she would still act like my

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Dear Annie: I’m 50 years old and have two adult children.

Their mother and I divorced 15 years ago.

Throughout our marriage, my wife had many affairs. She’s married twice since we split up.

Five years ago, my son married a woman who has become close to my ex. My daughter-in-law has labeled me a mental case to many family members, friends and acquaintances. I can count on one hand the number of times I have seen my son in the past five years, and each time, he was extremely disrespectful and said horrible things to me. They now have a 2-year-old son, whom I have seen only briefly on three occasions even though they live nearby. I believe my ex-wife has had a great influence in turning my son into a cold, ruthless person.

I’m financially well off and recently updated my will to leave my

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Leisure

YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have disputes about finances today. Since this is a short-lived situation, keep to yourself and say nothing. Then things will blow over.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, opposing first Mars, then Saturn. This means you might have a fight with someone in the morning, and by the afternoon, you feel life is hard. Don’t worry; this is fleeting.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t let things get you down today, because it’s easy to feel discouraged, especially later in the day.

This is just a brief dark cloud on your horizon.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Difficulties with others will try your patience.

Something might happen

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that depresses you, so that at the end of the day, you feel unloved and lonely. Don’t worry, because tomorrow things are fine.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do not ask someone in a position of authority for a favor or permission today.

This is not the day to do this. Just stay in the background.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Travel plans will meet with obstacles today. You might even feel overwhelmed by the end of the day. Don’t let this get to you, because it’s gone by tomorrow. Promise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a poor day to decide how to share something. People are quick to anger in the morning, and late in the day, they are stingy and glum. Yikes!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Relations with others are difficult today. Therefore,

if you can work alone or behind the scenes, you’re better off. Don’t take anything personally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel alone and cut off from others today, especially late in the day. But this is just a temporary illusion; and by tomorrow, things are much better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Children seem to be an extra burden today.

Hissy fits and temper tantrums in the morning are likely, and it doesn’t get easier as the day wears on.

Tomorrow is just fine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a poor day for important family discussions, because people will be angry or noncommunicative. Postpone these talks for another day.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You might feel worried today, and you likely will feel sorry for yourself.

Please reassure yourself that this is simply temporary.

Tomorrow is a completely different day!

YOU BORN TODAY You are vibrant and dynamic, and often outrageous. You are a sensualist who wants to get the most out of life.

You are driven to achieve

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your dreams and your ability to seduce sometimes will help you. Many of you are attracted to danger. This year will be a testing year for you. Work hard to build or construct something that is useful.

Birthdate of: Cam

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Todd & Kyla are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter,

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Proud grandparents are Murray & Wendy Marten of Fruitvale and Heather Langhorn of Burnaby. Proud greatgrandparents are Esther Quattin of Trail, June Longhorn of Burnaby and Pat & Mary Ann Marten of Vernon

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Step into a career position with continuous training, beneĂ&#x20AC;ts, e[cellent pay for a job well done, the opportunity to advance and supportive managers. :e want people who wake up each day e[cited to work hard and achieve their goals. A track record of success in your work, education or other pursuits is an asset.

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If you have good communication skills, confidence, enjoy helping people and have a strong interest in automobiles, then maybe this career opportunity is for you. Castlegar Toyota is a leading automobile dealership with a thirteen-year reputation for honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service. With some of the most popular vehicles in the market and a reputation for excellence, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a capable, hard-working Product Advisor to help expand our growth while providing exceptional service to our existing customers.

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50th Wedding Anniversary on August 15.

Their children (Steven, Randy, Kim and Jeff and their spouses) and grandchildren will honor them with a special family celebration this weekend.

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Sales Representative Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to join our staff and demonstrate our exciting lineup of trucks and other vehicles to our customers.

If you have a deep interest in vehicles and enjoy sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and benefits packages rank among the best anywhere.

Sales experience is helpful but not necessary.

Good communication and computer skills along with a willingness to learn and constantly improve are far better indicators of potential success.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Neil Kalawsky, President & General Manager Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: neil@kalawsky.com

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Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC seeks an energetic, customer-focused and professional service advisor. Duties include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Strong communication and multitasking skills required.

Please send your resume with cover letter to:

Rhonda van Tent

BUICK

Located in downtown Fruitvale, this busy car wash is a terrific investment.

Owner is willing to train.

109,000

$

MLS #2399285

Call for more information today!

250.231.7575

Coldwell Banker 1st Trail Real Estate 1252 Bay Ave Trail, BC 250-368-5222

Help Wanted

GMC

1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar | (250)365-2155

A healthy local economy depends on you

SHOP LOCALLY School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

ON CALL POSITIONS

The School District is looking for casual employees for the On-Call List in the following areas: Custodians: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience.

• Rate of Pay: $21.60/hr.

Bus Drivers: • Valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air endorsement • Valid Survival First Aid Certificate • Annual medical examination to be completed each September • Rate of Pay: $24.34/hr.

Education Assistants, Child Care Workers, Child & Youth Care Workers: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program or Special Education Assistant Certificate or Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training.

• Rates of Pay: Education Asst/Child Care Worker $23.27/hr; Child & Youth Care - $24.34/hr.

General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca.

Salary will be in accordance with CUPE Local 1285 Collective Agreement.

Please submit cover letter, resume and application form (Application forms are available on School District website) to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District #20 (KootenayColumbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, B. C. V1R 1R6 (Fax: 250-364-2470) by 12:00 pm (Noon) on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Please submit electronic applications to: hr@sd20.bc.ca. It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

We are looking to fill the position for a Mechanical Designer Technologist with 1-5 years of experience.

The position will focus on significant 2D & 3D drafting, drawing detailing and design work.

CASUAL MAINTENANCE POSITION TERRIFIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2M8 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

Employment

City of Trail – Employment Opportunity

Our standards are high because our customers deserve the best treatment when entrusting their vehicles to us. We offer excellent benefits, bonuses and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. If you have sales or service experience outside the auto sector, we will also seriously consider your application.

CHEVROLET

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(250) 364-1262

Help Wanted

The West Kootenay Brain Injury Association is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

This position is responsible to the Board of Directors for the management of employees, contracts, programs, finances including the direct and indirect support of adults with acquired brain injury.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior management position with project management experience and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Additional requirements include but are not limited to experience in project, personnel and financial management, budget development, contract negotiations and direct client support. If your qualifications meet these criteria, please send your application to kelly.johnson@interiorhealth.ca on or before September 1, 2014. For a detailed job description please call 250-304-1212.

The association appreciates the interest of all candidates, but will only be contacting those who qualify for an interview.

A detailed description for the position can by accessed at: http://www.iodesign.ca/designer.html To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. This job posting closes on August 19, 2014

WANETA PLAZA, Trail, BC job opportunity. Casual/parttime janitorial maintenance position. Experience required.

Must be physically fit. Information call 250.368.5202. Applications with references received until September 8, 2014 at the Administration office, 205-8100 Hwy 3B. We thank all applicants and will only reply to those selected for an interview.

We are looking to hire and train individuals that would join our management team.

Some of the criteria we look for in managers: • Dedicated • Responsible • Respecƞul • Reliable • High Energy • Excellent people skills • Excellent communicaƟon skills • bility to mulƟͲtask • Willingness to learn new things • Kpen availability ;able to work ϰam Ͳ ϰam Monday through Sunday) If you feel you have what it takes please submit your resume at either of our locaƟons͕ in Downtown drail or WalͲMart.

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Butchers Wanted TARZWELL FARMS IN CRESTON, BC Looking for butchers to harvest animals in a government inspected red meat facility.

Experience slaughtering and valid FAC required.

E-mail tarzwell@shaw.ca or phone 250 428-4316 for more information or to submit resume. **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Help Wanted

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

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

900 12th Ave, Montrose.

Downsizing!

Craft supplies, fishing stuff, tools, plants, jewlery & more. Fri Aug.15 noon-?

Sat-Sun Aug.16-17 8am-?

SHAVERS BENCH, 2195 Seventh Ave. Garage Sale.

Fri. Aug.15th 5-7:30pm, Sat. Aug. 16th, 8am-2pm.

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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Medical Health Why suffer from pain, swelling and discomfort if there is a solution? Consider the latest in laser technology today. It has 10x the strength of the other machines and will penetrate to 4 inches. For any inflammation or pain such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, sprains, strains or any other achiness consider a free consultation to see if this treatment is for you! Call Dr. Brenda Gill at 250-362-5035 in Rossland today!

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

PLASTIC car garage, 16x10, aluminum frame. Excellent condition. $170. 250-362-5750

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251

House for Sale Sunningdale, Trail

1st Trail Real Estate

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200

WWW.COLDWELLBANKERTRAIL.COM 2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf course. Needs: elec., plumbing, H2O pipe or well, insulation, cabinets.

On 2.8 nicely treed acres. Good bench(es) for building second home with lakeview. Appraised at $170,000 but old vendor is quite flexible.

Great starter home especially for handy person(s).

Call : 780-566-0707 or : 780-222-2996 or t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com

Reasonably priced in a very desirable area.

Property has a nice private backyard with a garden area for the green thumb.

Super neighbours in an area of both young families and retirees. Nearby park, wonderful walking trails, and just steps from public transit. Newly refinished wood flooring in all three bedrooms and the living room. Gas furnace for cost effective winter heating and an oversized carport for the car. Laundry downstairs in partial basement. Low maintenance metal roof and vinyl siding both in good condition.

New Price!

Rossland 299,900

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $3.40/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales 1330 Esplanade Ave, Trail.

Garage/Warehouse Sale! Lots of stuff! Sat.Aug.16 10am-2pm 2100 Riverside Ave, Trail.

Garage Sale. Saturday August 16th. 8am - 1pm.

3772 Woodland Dr, Glenmerry. 2 Family Garage Sale! Sat. Aug.16, 9am-12pm.

8497 Hwy 22A, Waneta. Garage/Estate Sale. Oriental rugs, antique & carved furniture & decor. Lots of cool funky stuff!

Sat-Sun Aug 16-17, 9am-4pm

MLS#

2395423

Marie-Claude

$OLD!

Rossland 998,000

$

MLS#

2393618

Marie-Claude

MLS#

2398348

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3.7 Acres

1 Bdrm Furn

$195,000

250-498-7585 cell 250-498-3519 res

Houses For Sale

Rentals

Grand Forks: $92,000!

Apt/Condo for Rent

Priced to Sell! This lovely revenue property is priced for a quick sell! 1000 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, work shop, garden, sm lot, steps from the Kettle River.

Call for an appointment 604-910-8443

FRUITVALE, large 3 bedroom home close to amenities. 250367-9770 Private Sale; 4 bdrm, 2 bath, finished bsmt, double lot, landscaped & fenced. 16x32 inground pool, central AC, underground sprinklers, 1 car garage, on a flat street in West Trail with no parking issues.

Appraised at $270,000. Open to offers or possible trade.

Empty nesting, need to downsize. Call Greg 250-231-1006

Trail $OLD

Marie-Claude

Rossland 199,900

Rossland $ 59,900

$

MLS#

2393499

Marie-Claude

MLS#

2395984

Marie-Claude

MLS#

2395154

New Price!

Private

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

Warfield 144,900

$

Nathan

MLS#

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

Rhonda

2395554

Nathan

Trail 194,900 MLS#

Nathan

2399317

Rhonda

Fruitvale 299,000 MLS#

MLS#

$

2393875

Rhonda

2399752

Rhonda

Fruitvale 139,900

Trail 549,000 MLS#

MLS#

$

2393806

Rob

10 Acres

Rossland 294,000 MLS#

2397764

HUGE LOT!

Trail 169,000

$

2397469

Rhonda

5.1 Acres

$

2397107

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New Price!

Warfield 189,900

MLS#

New Price!

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New Price!

Rob

2398108

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Rhonda

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Trail 105,000

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Huge Garag

Upgraded

is looking for paper carriers in all areas for one day a week

Fruitvale 259,000

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des Many Upgra

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Rossland $OLD!

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Marie-Claude

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$OLD!

MLS#

2397878

Triplex

Renata 235,500 MLS#

Trail 134,000

$

2215924

Rob

MLS#

2397114

Double Lot

Updated

Call Fruitvale 399,000

$

Rob

today

250-364-1413 ext 206

MLS#

Fruitvale 229,500

$

2397558

Rob

MLS#

Montrose 158,900

$

2396677

Rob

MLS#

2397280

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

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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

E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

3 Bdrm.

Avail Now Please call

250-368-8423 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo.

250-551-1106

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent WARFIELD, 3BD. 250-364-1814

Transportation

Transportation

Legal

Legal

Auto Financing

Auto Financing

Tenders

Tenders

$925.mo.

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks: Downtown, room in sm 3 bdrm house. $375/m utils included. NP, No hard drugs, references will be checked.

250-442-0122

INVITATION TO TENDER The City of Trail is seeking proposals from organinjaƟons or individuals eligible to provide the supply and installaƟon of Hs C hpgrades ;RooŌop hnit and Exhaust &an Replacement) at the Trail Memorial Centre.

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Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

1000sqf 2bdrm/2bath duplex for rent in Montrose. Close to bus stop, dble-pane windows, heat-pump, D/W, NP/NS. $850/month. Ph 604-374-0121 WOW! FRUITVALE 2bd., newly renovated. Open House Sunday, Aug.17. Reserve your appointment. 250-368-3384

E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003 LOOKING for respectable, responsible single parent or couple to rent my Edgewood acreage. 2 beds, both with en suites. Carport. Must be handy, keep large yard/have own tools/ equipment.

Ref/credit check/DD required. Min 6/mo lease.

Pets Neg. N/S $800/mo. Available Sept 1.

250-309-0949 TRAIL, 2BD. cozy, character house in Lower Warfield. Ref. $700./mo. 208-267-7580 TRAIL, 2BD., N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250367-7558 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003 TRAIL, 3bdrm. f/s, w/d, basement, fenced yard, quiet neighbourhood. 250-364-1129

Rentals

• YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED •

Rentals

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Houses For Sale

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

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(250) 364-1262

Trucks & Vans

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

06 Dodge Caravan 115,000 kms only. Like new, maintanance records, no accidents. $6500obo. Call 250-367-6614.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Place a classified word ad and...

IT WILL GO ON LINE!

www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc

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East Trail $129,000

W NE

MLS#2398692

MLS#2399393

Rossland $299,000

East Trail $169,000 W NE

MLS#2397015

MLS#2399453

ICE PR

Trail $129,900 W NE

MLS#2397718

Miral Hights $429,000

East Trail $129,900

MLS#2398594

Salmo $359,900

MLS#2398114

Annable $169,500 W NE

MLS#2397360

Warfield $319,000

ICE PR

MLS#2398210

Trail $159,900

SOLD MLS#2397445

Salmo $269,900

East Trail

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W ST NE ES G D U L INC

MLS#2399121

Redstone $839,900

Trail $148,500

MLS#2398210

Trail $290,000

MLS#2393760

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MLS#2395777

Salmo $199,500

Rossland $329,000

W NE

G TIN LIS

MLS#239820

Glenmerry $245,000

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Glenmerry $199,000 W NE

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Glenmerry $342,000

ICE PR

MLS#2396283

Trail $179,000

MLS#2398405

Trail $89,900

W NE

MLS#2399952

MLS#2398665

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MLS#2398249

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Fruitvale $299,900

MLS#2211947

Waneta $369,900

Trail $149,000

MLS#2397286

Montrose $69,000

W NE

MLS#2397175

Trail $160,000 E AP SH AT E GR

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MLS#2394307

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MLS#2399060

Waneta $339,500

Waneta Village $110,000

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Montrose $459,000

Wayne DeWitt........... ext 25 cell: 250-368-1617 Mario Berno ..............ext 27 cell: 250.368.1027 Tom Gawryletz .........ext 26 cell: 250.368.1436 Dawn Rosin...............ext 24 cell: 250.231.1765 Thea Stayanovich.....ext 28 cell: 250.231.1661

Fred Behrens ............ext 31 cell: 250.368.1268 Keith DeWitt .............ext 30 cell: 250.231.8187 Denise Marchi ..........ext 21 cell: 250.368.1112 Joy DeMelo ...............ext 29 cell: 250.368.1960

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Saturday, August 16 9am -12noon

2 Family Garage Sale!

Sat. & Sun. Aug 16 & 17 9am - 4pm

Lots of cool, funky stuff!

Garage/Estate Sale!

Oriental rugs, antique & 5 carved furniture & decor.

8497 Highway 22A, Waneta

3772 Woodland Drive, Glenmerry

4

Saturday, August 16 8am -1pm

Sale

2 Garage

2100 Riverside Avenue, Trail

Saturday, August 16 10am -2pm

1330 Esplanade Avenue, Trail Garage/ Warehouse Sale! Lots of stuff!

Downsizing!

Craft supplies, fishing stuff, tools, plants, jewelery and more!

Fri, Aug 15 • 12noon - ?

Sat, Aug 16 • 8am - ?

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900 12th Avenue, Montrose

Fri, Aug 15 • 5pm - 7:30pm Sat, Aug 16 • 8am - 2pm

Sale

3 Garage

2195 Seventh Avenue, Shavers Bench

Garage Sales

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250-368-8551

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Friday, August 15, 2014 Trail Times

what you see . . .

These Ospreys (left) were photographed by Ronald Wilson on the Taghum River bridge, while Kathy Smith captured this Northern Flicker preening on a deck in Rossland. If you have a unique or interesting photo you would like to share, please email to the Trail Times; editor@ trailtimes.ca.

The Local Experts™

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

S BRINGFFUER O AN

1211 Primrose Street, Trail

FFERS BRING O SESSION OS QUICK P

$189,000

WOW- super clean and modern 3 bdrm/2 bath corner unit townhouse with central air-Fully fenced back yard that is completely landscapedcovered patio for entertainment and relaxation -carport and paved driveway - many new updates.

2207 Columbia Ave, Rossland 640 Shelley Street, Warfield

$289,000

1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view!

Great opportunity to start a new business or move an existing one!

Fantastic central location, lots of windows, hardwood floors and tons of character. Fully finished 1 bdrm, basement suite with lots of light and a little covered sundeck. Call your realtor for details!

Updated and very clean space in downtown core. Security system, air conditioned, and great access to bring in large items. In an area of long standing businesses with good foot traffic.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$217,000

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

For Lease

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

CASTLEGAR CORNER

Mark Wilson

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Lot 2, Redstone Drive, Rossland

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

$399,000

Brand new spacious home at an affordable price. This 3 bdrm home has enclosed parking for up to 4 cars and the inside finishes include granite top kitchen counters and hardwood floors. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour.

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca 1922 Meadowlark Dr., Fruitvale

$259,000

600 Centre Avenue Castlegar

$174,900

305 7th Avenue Castlegar

$195,000

2704 10th Avenue Castlegar

$279,900

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665 or Terry (250) 231-1101

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

ICE NEW PR

ICE NEW PR

613 Forrest Drive, Warfield

83 Perdue Street, Trail

This 2 bed/2 bath home features hardwood floors, generously sized bedrooms and an updated kitchen.

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

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

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!!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$205,000

Mary Martin

$159,000

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

UNITY T R O P OP !

KNOCKS

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

Deanne Lockhart

1553 Diamond Street, Trail

$149,000

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

1059 Tamarac Avenue, Trail 2705 Columbia-Kootenay Road, Rossland

$670,000

Overlooking Happy Valley, this extensively updated home has so much character and charm. Spectacular views, bright kitchen, private sundeck and fireplace. All this on 1.13 acres. Price includes a separate 2 acre parcel too. Call now!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$335,000

1428 Columbia Avenue, Trail

$212,500

Well maintained and updated, this 4 bdrm home has open floor plan, updated kitchen and flooring. Huge garage, large deck and river views complete the package. Come take a look today.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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

www.kootenayhomes.com

Opportunity knocks! 2 houses and 2 duplexes located downtown. With a few updates, these properties would make excellent rental properties. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com