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Council wants better relationship with neighbours

A R N E P E T RYS H E N Townsman Staff

Cranbrook is hoping to get into more co-operative economic and social terms with neigh-

bouring jurisdictions in the future.

Coun. Angus Davis put forward a motion that called for the unification of neighbouring

jurisdictions. Council discussed it at the Aug. 18 meeting.

The rationale for Davis’s motion is that since Cranbrook is situ-

ated in the Southeast corner of B.C., which touches Alberta, Montana, Idaho and Washington.

“These five areas

represent jurisdictions of different systems of governments and this leads to barriers to economic and social intercourse,” Davis said.

His motion resolved that the City of Cranbrook initiate steps to encourage the social and economic unification of these five neighbouring jurisdictions.

Davis said the reason he brought this forward after his daughter informed him of an organization called the Pacific Northwestern

Economic Region.

“I talked to (MLA) Bill Bennett about it and he said it is an organization used by many,” he said, adding that it sounded like something that would be a benefit to the city.

The head office is in Seattle, Washington.

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Members of the Cranbrook and District Teachers Association gathered in Rotary Park in Cranbrook for the annual Labour Day Picnic hosted by the Cranbrook District Labour Council. Students, teachers and staff would normally be returning to school today, Tuesday, Sept. 2, but the ongoing impasse in negotations between the BC Teachers Federation and the government means public schools across the province are dark. See more, Page 2, Page 5.

Students locally and abroad are gearing up to flood the hallways and classrooms at the College of the Rockies as the new fall semester begins this week.

Orientation starts on Tuesday, as over 2,000 students new and returning students—domestic and international—head to the Cranbrook campus to get a locker, ID cards and textbooks.

Enrolment numbers are in line with years past, according to Marilyn Petersen, acting vice-president of education.

“Overall, enrolments look virtually unchanged from last year, which is good news, because we met 100 per cent of profile last year,

so basically, there are strong enrolment trends for the programs,” said Petersen.

“Some are up, some are down a little bit, but overall, it looks like we’re moving ahead in a similar fashion to previous years.”

Most of those students are domestic, however, there is a strong international contingent of 130 new students, with 65 returnees.

“I think the news is getting out internationally that we are number one in the world for the international student experience, so that seems to be helping our recruitment efforts in that area,” said Petersen.

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B.C.’s teachers’ feud dates back decades Tamsyn Burgmann Canadian Press

Fourteen weeks have passed since B.C.’s more than 40,000 unionized teachers walked off the job in a rotating and then full-scale strike last June, ejecting half-a-million children from classes about two weeks before summer break.

Just a day before the scheduled start of the fall session, there was no indication about when, how or to what extent the conflict will be resolved.

On Saturday, a veteran mediator who spent three days attempting to jumpstart bargaining declared an impasse between the BC Teachers’ Federation and BC Public School Employers’ Association, the government’s bargaining agent.

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Tom Fleming, who wrote the book “Worlds Apart’’ in 2011 and lead a Royal Commission on Education in 1987-1988, said there’s been more than 50 strikes and three lockouts since April 1987.

“We’ve had this reputation of having very turbulent labour relations,’’ said Fleming, a Universi-

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“Maybe (the union and the government) like the particular dance they do every year. They’ve gotten used to doing business this way.

ty of Victoria professor emeritus.

“There’s a history of struggle and conflict that is now in the DNA of both sides. The teachers are innately distrustful of government and government is innately distrustful of teachers.’’

Fleming said the province’s public schooling system was peaceful for a century up until 1972, run by a neutral civil service that ensured “nobody ever felt the rough hands of politicians on educational issues.’’

But then school trustees began setting their sights on politics while a partisan union was built.

A recession in the 1980s prompted “restraint’’ legislation that reduced the number of teachers and teaching assistants by about 2,000 positions, he said.

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The trigger for the current dispute is usually identified by teachers as a unilateral blow to the collective bargaining process that occurred in 2002. That’s when Premier Christy Clark, who was then B.C.’s education minister, introduced legislation that stripped the union’s right to bargain class size and composition.

B.C. Supreme Court has since ruled twice that the government’s actions were illegal, but inability to get closure on the case, which is under appeal by the government, remains a major sticking point. Wages, benefits and classroom conditions have been the other key obstacles.

But today’s bitter standoff is actually backloaded with more than four decades of labour strife in the province’s

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in B.C. appearing imminent, Fleming was appointed in 1987 to helm a commission to bring peace between the teachers and government. But even before the report was out, the government of the day for the first time granted teachers full-scope collective bargaining powers.

“The BCTF stepped up and said, ‘Well, we are the true defenders of public education. We will speak for children, we will speak for parents, we will speak for schools,’’’ Fleming said.

“So now you’ve had since the ‘80s a battle for hearts and minds over control of school policy.’’

The union’s crusader mentality has brought the downfall of at least two provincial governments, said Fleming, while adding no party has been left untouched.

“They fought with everybody,’’ he said.

“Maybe (the union and the government) like the particular dance they do every year.

They’ve gotten used to doing business this way.

“It’s hugely harmful to the community, to the reputation of public schooling. We’re looked at as an educational banana republic across this country in terms of our labour relations.’’

The present-day dispute is the culmination of 40 years of battles clouding over the fact B.C. consistently ranks as an internationally top-performing school system, said Jerry Mussio, who spent much of 30 years in the education ministry as a senior bureaucrat.

“You’ve got these excellent teachers,’’ said Mussio, who has since served as Canada’s representative in the development of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment. “I think that they’ve been poorly served by both government and by their union.

“In terms of the larger picture, getting together and sorting this out so we don’t have a repeat of this is crucial,’’ he said.

“Otherwise we are going to have a crumbling of the public school system, which is disastrous.’’

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New traffic lights for Theatre Rd. approved Arne Petryshen

proposed to go adjacent to Home Depot.”

The development agreement between the city and Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited will require the developer to extend the watermain and sidewalk along Theatre Road, as well as relocate a catch basin, as a requirement of building permit.

There are also requirements around traffic lights that need to be

Council approved new traffic signals on the McPhee Road and Theatre Road intersection, as well as a watermain extension. Both are for the proposed new Canadian Tire location off Theatre Road.

“Again, this is some very good news and much needed,” Mayor Wayne Stetski said.

“This is for the new Canadian Tire that is

installed at the intersection of McPhee Road and Theatre Road.

“That is right where the Rails to Trails meets the railroad track and the connecting trail is being built to link Rotary Way with Rails to Trails,” Stetski said.

The city asked for approval to apply for a development cost charge credit for the traffic signals of the intersection, where the

city pays 51 per cent and the developer pays 49 per cent.

The city was also looking for council’s authorization for the use of up to $150,000 from the General Operating Fund Accumulated Surplus for the city’s portion for the signalization of the intersection.

“Basically the recommendation by staff is we provide them with that approval and further-

more that council authorize the mayor and CAO to sign a development agreement that is satisfactory to the director of engineering services,” Stetski said.

He said there has been a need for a traffic light at that intersection for some time.

“It’s great that we can come up with this in this fashion in my mind,” Stetski said. “It does also provide a DCC credit for

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But Whetham questioned the word “unification.”

“I just wonder if that’s a little stronger than we need,” he said, suggesting “co-operation.”

“What we’re trying to do is work together on things, but I’m not sure we can change the structure that we actually have,” he said.

Davis said he agreed with Whetham’s suggestion and council chose to change the

“I think if we could just start some dialogue with these people it would be worthwhile for us,” he said.

Coun. Bob Whetham said he agreed with what Davis was trying to do.

“I think there is a lot of common interests among these areas and I think we have a lot of barriers that really don’t need to be there,” Whetham said.

word in the motion immediately.

Coun. Diana J. Scott thought it was a great motion.

“Especially since there is an organization that we can sort of tie into for contacts,” Scott said. “About 10-15 years ago there was a whole switch from municipalities fighting for a piece of the loan to all working together and realizing that everybody had more than enough. So this is just the same

regional outlook on a bit larger scale. If you bring people to the area and people know what’s going on we’ll get a lot more business and all that sort of stuff.”

Scott said there are all kinds of things the region can do with tourism, bike trails, business and border crossing.

“I’m looking forward to see where this goes,” she said.

Council voted in favour of the motion.

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ics, are also popular, while the firefighting program up in Kimberley has one opening left.

Another area of increased enrolment involves courses and programs with child, youth and family studies.

“I think that’s due in part to the flexible delivery model that we have in that area, so that includes programs such as early childhood education, educational assistant and human service worker programs — that all falls under Child, Youth and Family studies. Our numbers are very. very strong in those areas,” said Petersen.

“I think we’ve had significant increases in enrolment due to the fact that a lot of

In terms of popularity, it’s no surprise that enrolment programs in the health-care industry are through the roof.

“As always, health programs — nursing, certified dental assisting — those programs are hot. Even kinesiology is doing pretty well this year, so the health programs continue to be a strong area for us,” Petersen said. “…I should mention that our nursing program typically has a one-year wait list and our dental program is always full, so those continue to be the hot programs in health.”

Besides the health programs, the trades, such as electrical and heavy duty mechan-

those courses are delivered through a distance model or hybrid model that’s part faceto-face and online, so we get a lot of interest outside the region as well.”

Of course, with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the East Kootenay, the tourism programs are also popular.

“Our tourism programs — our adventure tourism business operations program up in Golden and the MAST (Mountain Adventure Skills Training) programs in Fernie are doing very well,” said Petersen.

The nursing and education degree programs are possible through a partnership with the University of Victoria, but Pe-

tersen said the College is proud of how their homegrown Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices is growing.

“Every year it seems we double our enrolment in that area, so we’re continuing to see strong numbers in our own college degree,” she said.

One area that does have some openings remaining is the professional cook training program. Petersen said the program will go on hold for two weeks to try and fill the remaining spots, and bursaries are available to help with tuition.

Many programs and courses are still accepting applications up to Sept. 17.

Canadian Tire, so I think it’s a win-win.”

Stetski did ask how expensive the traffic light, given that city staff was requesting $150,000.

“We anticipate this one to be more costly due to the location of the CP Rail tracks being so close to the intersection,” said Curtis Penson, municipal engineer for the city. “There are also BC Hydro power lines in that area that they will have to work with as well, to either relocated them or work through them somehow. So it’s going to be

more costly than a normal intersection.”

Coun. Sharon Cross wondered if it would be possible to put the power lines underground.

“For those areas of town that have their wires underground — and our neighbourhood is one of them —we rarely have outages,” Cross said.

Stetski said that putting just one pole underground can cost upwards of $100,000.

“It’s very expensive,” Stetski said.

Council approved the recommendations.

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Jim Ogilvie was remembered last Friday, August 29, as a leader, a

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Hundreds of people gathered at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre (one of Ogilivie’s projects) to pay their respects to the longtime mayor.

The eulogy was given by friend John Daigle. Jim Amy, speaking for Ogilvie’s son Darrel, was next followed by longtime friends Jim Boudreau, and Judy Cave.

Politically, Ogilvie was remembered by Coun. Albert Hoglund, who served 20 years on Council with him and by Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett, who called Ogilvie a role model.

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Teachers dispute

B.C. to start payments to parents Ste ven Chua Canadian Press

The British Columbia government said on Sunday it expects to be helping parents pay the costs of daycare because the first day of school appears to be delayed indefinitely by an

ongoing teachers’ strike.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said parents who start registering at the government’s website (bcparentinfo. ca/) can expect to receive $40 a day as early as late September or early October, although the

website says the payments will come after the strike is over.

“The registration process went live,’’ the minister said.

“People are already registering for that $40.’’

The Ministry of Education said the website experienced

Wildfire season among B.C.’s worst Total area burned will soon pass 2010 tally Jeff Nagel Black Press

This summer’s wildfire season will go down as one of the most destructive on record in B.C. As of Thursday, fires had burned up more than 330,000 hectares across the province and are expected to soon surpass the 337,000 hectares destroyed in the 2010 fire season.

This year is still far short of 1958, when 856,000 hectares burned, but 2014 could move into fifth place if it surpasses 1950’s 343,339 hectares, or even third if it tops the 351,000 lost in 1971.

While much timber has burned, no homes or other significant structures have been lost this year, so by that measure it’s been nowhere near as catastrophic as the 2003 fire season, when more than 300 homes were lost or damaged in the Okanagan Mountain and

McClure fires.

But it has been costly.

The province has so far spent more than $246 million fighting wildfires, almost four times what was budgeted, and more than the $212 million expended in 2010.

Despite wet weather on the Labour Day weekend, fire officials are bracing for more warm dry spells in September.

“It’s unlikely we’ve seen the end of the fire season by any stretch of the imagination,” fire information officer Dustin Eno said.

The actual number of fires this year – just over 1,300 – is well below the average of 1,600 a year.

But many of the fires have been very large.

The biggest, and still only 20 per cent contained, is the 130,000-hectare Chelaslie River fire, which is between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake, near En-

tiako and Tweedsmuir provincial parks. Homes remain under evacuation order there.

The largest evacuations this summer have included the China Nose fire near Houston and the McAllister fire, which forced the evacuation of the entire town of Hudson’s Hope in July.

Assisting B.C. crews have been large numbers of imported firefighters and equipment, from other provinces, Alaska and Australia.

“We’ve brought in a lot and have been very grateful to be able to draw on those relationships, both right across Canada and internationally,” Eno said.

“Last year we exported a lot of firefighters to fight in other jurisdictions and this year they were able to return that favour.”

There are still 152 active fires and another 85 out-ofprovince firefighters arrived Thursday from Ontario so B.C. crews could take mandatory days off.

several glitches on Sunday, and investigations are underway to determine the cause.

Many parents were concerned daycare bills would become a problem if school did not start on time and in July, the government proposed to give cash to parents with children aged 12 and under if that was the case.

However, Jim Iker of the BC Teachers’ Federation has been critical of the move, calling it an unhelpful bribe during a recent union conference.

On Sunday, he accused government of using the payments to drag out the dispute.

“This is a government that wants to spend more time working other schemes putting money elsewhere than putting the money into our schools,’’ he said.

Fassbender defended the program, saying the payments are in parents’ best interest.

“We just simply have the right as government, when there are savings that accrue from a strike, to apply those in any way that we think is in the benefit of the people of British Columbia,’’ said Fassbender. “We have absolutely every opportunity and right to do that.’’

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Moving towards mandatory voting I remember casting my ballot in the federal 2006 election and feeling a sense of pride for exercising my civic duty for the first time in my life. It was just after my 19th birthday.

I researched the party platforms, taking into account what issues each party and each party leader wanted to tackle and the long-term future they envisioned for the country.

I remember taking the time to make an informed decision because voting is a sacrosanct part of our democratic institution.

So why is it that only 61 per cent of eligible voters bothered to cast a ballot in the last federal election in 2011?

It’s even worse at the provincial level, as only 58 per cent turned out in 2013.

Voter turnout in federal elections has declined steadily since 1984, save for brief rebounds in the 2006 and 2011.

WIth that in mind, the federal Liberal Party is beginning to float the idea of mandatory voting to party members and searching for grassroots input.

Deputy Liberal leader Ralph Goodale told the Canadian Press on Friday that while an interesting notion, mandatory voting bears more careful reflection. In the same interview, he added that democratic reform has been a major part of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s platform.

It’s not an unprecedented idea; Australia has mandatory voting laws since 1925.

And the notion of mandatory voting appeals to me, not just because it makes sense to ensure that people to exercise their democratic right, but because of the comedic value it could potentially produce.

After all, there’s nothing more frightening than an uninformed voter.

It takes a lot of work to be informed about the issues. There’s so much news and social media out there that it seems as if the average person can suffer from information overload.

But the onus is also on voters to be able to make an Trevor Crawley informed decision come election day.

But there’s no denying that responsibilities like jobs, relationships, finances and family can cut into that time that could be used to research party platforms and candidates.

Therefore, I think the electoral system could benefit with a few tweaks to the mandatory system.

At polling stations, there could be a separate booth for undecided voters. Once they get inside, they can pull a lever that would randomly make a selection.

Like a Vegas slot machine.

Or, Elections Canada could modify a dartboard that is divided up five different ways, each different chunk representing

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the NDP, Liberal, Conservative, Bloc, and Green parties.

The undecided voter could simply cast a dart and then cast their vote based on where it lands on the board.

All kidding aside, the Aussies really nailed it with their mandatory voting laws, as the voter must enrol to vote, and while they have to mark the ballot, they don’t actually have to make a choice.

Marking the ballot and depositing it into the box satisfies the mandatory voting requirement. Not a bad way for undecided voters to show their indifference towards any of the electoral candidates.

But failure to enrol to vote results in a fine akin to a traffic ticket. Don’t pay it, and the authorities will haul you into court, so trying the age-old trick of ignoring it won’t work.

It’s easy to understand why voter turnout is so low.

As mentioned, life gets busy. Who really cares about the election? It feels like nothing ever changes anyway? Does casting one, single, individual vote going to make a difference in a nation of 34 million?

The latter question is a column for another time, but the point is this: democracy isn’t something that we should take for granted, and everyone should feel a sense of civic responsibility to participate in the democratic process when an election rolls around.

Trevor Crawley is a reporter with the Cranbrook Daily Townsman

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Put it on Ice Black & White Game concludes Ice training camp Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

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Forward Vince Loschiavo (#17) carries the puck through the slot towards the net during the third period of Sunday’s Kootenay Ice Black & White Intrasquad game at Western Financial Place.

The 16th annual Black and White Intrasquad Game wrapped up Kootenay Ice training camp Sunday afternoon at Western Financial Place.

The annual charity game has raised more than $30,000 since it its inauguration in 1999, including $2,265 Sunday afternoon.

Team Black took the contest by a final score of 4-3 in the shootout after veteran forward Ryan Chynoweth scored the game-winning tally in the seventh round of the skills competition.

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Kootenay Ice general manager Jeff Chynoweth has released the team’s roster for exhibition play, naming 27 players including 15 forwards, nine defencemen and three goaltenders.

The announcement was made immediately following Sunday afternoon’s Black and White Intrasquad game.

The team brought 56 players to training camp, with 32 forwards, 18 defencemen and six goaltenders suiting up over the course of the past week.

“I like the size of our club moving forward,” said director of scouting Garnet Kazuik on Sunday. “To be successful in this league, you have to have some size, most definitely. At the same time you have to have some skill. Last time I checked, you still need to score some goals. I like those two elements we have moving for-

ward.”

In addition to all 16 returning players in camp, the Ice named 11 rookies to the exhibition roster including 2013 WHL Bantam Draft selections Cale Fleury, Jared Legien and Vince Loschiavo.

“Cale Fleury is such a dynamic, smooth-skating defenceman,” Kazuik said. “Very, very smart.

“He’s able to see the ice and make plays.”

The trio represents a strong 1998 draft class for the Ice, with Legien being selected ninth overall, followed by Loschiavo (second round, 31st overall) and finally Fleury (fourth round, 78th overall).

Legien, listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, brings a lethal combination of the size and skill Kozuik referenced.

“I really like the steps [Legien] has made in the past year,” Kazuik said. “We sent him home last year with some things to work on.

He’s come back in phe-

nomenal shape and worked so hard. He’s going to have a great opportunity here to make the hockey club.”

As for Loschiavo, he showed his high-end talent Sunday afternoon during the annual Black and White Intrasquad Game when he danced around an opponent before wiring a phenomenal wrist shot over the glove of goaltender Declan Hobbs.

“He’s definitely stepped his game up,” Kazuik said of Loschiavo. “Love his speed.

Love his shot. Love his release. Everything he does is at a top speed.

It’s almost like looking at a veteran player.

“We keep it in perspective. We know he’s not a veteran. He’s going to have ups and downs…

He’s also in a great position to make this hockey club.”

In net, Jayden Sittler and Keelan Williams will continue to battle it out through exhibition season in hopes of lay-

ing claim to the backup role behind returning netminder Wyatt Hoflin.

Joining Fleury on the blueline are Bryan Allbee (1997), Mark O’Shaughnessy (1997) and Dylan Overdyk (1997).

Up front, Legien and Loschiavo are joined by Shane Allan (1997), River Beattie (1997) and Austin Wellsby (1997).

For the rookies named to the exhibition roster, it is safe to say they have their work cut out for them moving forward. With 16 returning players to compete with, nothing is going to come easy.

“There are a lot of good players here,” Loschiavo said after Sunday’s intrasquad game.

“It’s an older team so I’m just trying to fit in and look at the [examples set by] the older guys.”

With training camp in the books, the team looks ahead to the beginning of exhibition season Thursday night in Kennewick, Wa. The

Ice will stay in the Tri City area for three games, beginning with the Americans Thursday night. Kootenay then faces the Portland Winterhawks Friday before wrapping up the slate Saturday afternoon against the Everett Silvertips.

“The biggest thing is, these teams we’re going to go play this week, they’re 10 days ahead of us,” Kazuik said. “We struggle out of the gate, typically when we get down there, but that’s okay.

“The biggest [difference] is the contact. You go through camp and guys are kind of easing up on each other, so it takes a bit of an adjustment to get going there.”

The host Americans opened rookie camp Aug. 20 with main camp getting under way Aug. 22. As for the Winterhawks and Silvertips, both clubs opened main camp Aug. 20 while the Ice didn’t get things started until Aug. 27.

2014 Kootenay Ice Pre-season Roster Goaltenders (3) Wyatt Hoflin (1995) Jayden Sittler (1996) Keelan Williams (1996) Defencemen (9) Bryan Allbee (1997) Tanner Faith (1995)

Cale Fleury (1998) Tyler King (1995) Troy Murray (1997) Mark O’Shaughnessy (1997) Dylan Overdyk (1997) Jordan Steenbergen (1996) Rinat Valiev (1995)

Forwards (15) Matt Alfaro (1996) Shane Allan (1997) River Beattie (1997) Levi Cable (1994) Alexander Chirva (1996) Ryan Chynoweth (1995) Jaedon Descheneau (1995)

Jared Legien (1998) Vince Loschiavo (1998) Jon Martin (1995) Kyle O’Connor (1996) Luke Philp (1995) Austin Vetterl (1994) Austin Wellsby (1997) Zak Zborosky (1996)

ing,” Chynoweth said Sunday afternoon following the game. “Getting late in [the shootout], I knew the goalie [Keelan Williams] pretty well. I trained with him all summer, so it was nice to score one on him and win the game.”

Chynoweth skated in 45 games last season, split between the Tri City Americans and Kootenay Ice. After battling injuries towards the end of the 2013-14 campaign, the 19-year-old is glad to be back on the ice and healthy, having not played a game since Feb. 14 in Brandon. “[I feel] pretty good,” Chynoweth said. “A little out of shape after not playing for so long but it’s really nice to get back out there and feel good. Hopefully I continue to get better as [pre-season] goes on and get in better shape.”

Apart from registering the shootout winner, Chynoweth opened the scoring early in the first period.

Chynoweth and Team Black carried a 2-1 lead into the third period after Levi Cable scored the go-ahead goal late in the middle frame.

Rookie forward Vince Loschiavo drew things even early in the third period with an electrifying wrist shot from the top of the left circle. A helpless Declan Hobbs had nothing left to do but waive at Loschiavo’s laser as it whizzed past him high glove side.

The 2013 second round bantam selection has been nothing short of impressive in his second year at Kootenay

Ice training camp. Having turned 16 in March, the native of Winnipeg has put himself in a good position to make the club. That being said, exhibition season could change things.

“Last year I came in a little more nervous [as a 15-year-old] but this year you know you have a chance to make the team,” Loschiavo said Sunday afternoon. “It’s a bit more exciting.

“I’m just trying to do my best and do as much as I can to crack the squad.”

Veteran forward Austin Vetterl gave Team White the 3-2 advantage midway through the final period before another returner, Zak Zborosky knotted things up late to send the benefit game to a shootout.

After a total of 13 players had missed on their shootout opportunities, including Jaedon Descheneau, Luke Philp and Vetterl, Chynoweth skated in on Keelan Williams and wired a snap shot high blocker side to end the game.

Between the pipes, Jakob Walter started the game for Team White, splitting duties with Williams.

At the other end of the rink, Jayden Sittler got the start for Team Black before giving way to Hobbs.

The annual intrasquad game marks the end of training camp for the Ice. Next up, the team begins its exhibition season in Kennewick, Wa. Thursday night with a game against the Tri City Americans.

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Tonight: Imagine what it would be like to be someone else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You seem to be in opposition to a partner’s idea. You see life differently from this person, and it could be the source of a disagreement. You both need to respect each other’s views. As a result, you could experience a meeting of the minds. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You don’t need to give in to others’ requests, but it might be easier. How important is it for you to be right? What is your goal in the present situation?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Deal with someone directly in order to get the results you want. This person will be more open to your suggestions as a result; his or her imagination and intellect will emerge with your respect. The two of you could become quite a dynamic duo. Tonight: On the prowl.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Tension could mount and create an unclear and unrealistic perspective, especially within the realm of interpersonal relations.

Learn to keep your opinions to yourself more often. Listen to your instincts surrounding a family member. Tonight: Your home is your castle.

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You might want to think through an idea in a new way and handle it differently. Your ability to move past the need to have control will start disappearing once you realize that you can’t control anything except your own life. Tonight: Make it your treat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have a style that is unique, and it makes others feel comfortable with you. Confusion seems to surround communication. Understand that not everyone thinks like you. News might come in from afar that is well worth celebrating. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Assume a low-profile, if possible. You will understand what

needs to happen if you observe and sit on your ideas for now. A laid-back approach will prove to be far more effective. Respond to an unpredictable situation by maintaining a sense of humor.

Tonight: Not to be found.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Listen to news with a more open attitude, and you might hear an unexpected statement.

You will be able to make a quick turn or change as a result.

Friends will play a strong role in what goes on in your immediate surroundings. Tonight: Do only what you want.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You are likely to gain a new perspective that surprises you. How you deal with a key friend and what you do within the relationship could change radically.

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She is beautiful.

But within a few months, we fell in love and became intimate. Jane realized it was a mistake and was quick to point it out. Aside from the age problem, I also suffer from impotence, and the sexual dysfunction had too great an impact. Jane wanted a man who could provide for all her needs.

Jane told me she wanted to stay friends, but I refused. I really fell for her and cannot tolerate the idea that she is sexually involved with another man. This woman is a complete 10 in her heart and soul. After we broke up, I went through months of feeling bad. I cried a lot.

But here’s the problem. Jane seems unable to let go of me. She told me once that she liked me more than anyone she had ever known, and she finds me endlessly interesting. Every month or so, she contacts me. If it happens when I’m strong and happy, I reply, and we have a nice email chat. Of course, eventually she ends up accidentally mentioning her other men, and that caves me in. Jane would never try to make me jealous, but she has no appreciation for my inability to deal with this. I have tried to go cold turkey and dump her completely, but I seem too susceptible to the possibility that she’ll change her mind and want me as a sweetheart again.

It would be easier if I had other romantic options, but at my age and selectivity, I’m not hopeful. Jane was a mistake that got out of hand, and I’m paying for it. Is there a way to build a strong and lasting friendship with Jane regardless of her involvement with other men? -- Too Old Dear Too: No matter how nice Jane is, we suspect she enjoys making you a wee bit jealous. Otherwise, she wouldn’t mention her male friends. The age gap is not insurmountable, but if a romantic relationship isn’t in the cards, it will take time before you can have the type of friendship you seek.

Since you are so susceptible, it might help to distance yourself more thoroughly from Jane and send her emails directly to your spam file. It’s hard to cool off when you both keep fanning the flames.

Dear Annie: I recently took my 5-year-old son to a birthday party for a little girl who turned 7. We put together a birthday present of arts and crafts materials including stickers, stamps, Barbie coloring pages, glitter glue, etc. We thought it was a nice present.

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My son was oblivious, but I was offended.

Should I have said something? -- Concerned Mom Dear Mom: No. You’re talking about a young girl who is still learning how to respond properly to gifts. We hope she said “thank you,” and we trust her mother will give her pointers on polite and appropriate things to say. The best friend’s response was rude, but again, little kids need time to learn.

The important thing is that you didn’t make a big deal out of it with your son. We think your gift was lovely.

Dear Annie: I’m responding to “L.H. in Montgomery.” I, too, am 82 years old and have been single for 23 years. A little over a year ago, I became reacquainted with a wonderful gentleman I’d met at a church 40 years ago. We will be getting married this fall.

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From Lounge Wear to Sleep Wear to Sexy Lingerie Available in Reg. & Plus Sizes

GOOD SELECTION OF ITALIAN HANDCRAFTED GLUTEN FREE PASTAS. PERSONALIZED LABELS

Gift Certificates Available!

Has arrived again with a NEW fall collection!

TRENDS N’ TREASURES

Baker St. Mall 250.489.8464

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building solutions

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• LVL Beams • Glulam Beams • I-joist • Structural Connectors Call us for a quote!

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 9 YEARS.

Call for fall registration & information.

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for this week’s movie listings

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Share Your Smiles!

Your community. Your classifieds.

Caleah and her cousin Skye !

250.426.5201 ext 202

bcclassified.com fax 250.426.5003

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Trades, Technical

Financial Services

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

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator & Processor Operator.

Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780488-3002; or email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com

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

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators.

Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work.

Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately.

Fax 780-488-3002; or email: jobs@commandequipment.com

Services

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Financial Services

Contractors

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. 1-800-351-1783

GIRO

HELP WANTED. Under New Ownership.

All positions.

Part/Full time. Apply in person with resume to: Cranbrook Super 8 2370 Cranbrook St. N.

S.M. QUENNELL TRUCKING

LOST: GREY, Jamis Ranger bike. No handle grips. 102 ave in Kimberley. 250.427.7969

Cranbrook.

is looking for log truck drivers, based in

Travel

Full time work; home every night.

Excellent medical, dental, pension benefits Wages competitive with industry standards.

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Fax resume and drivers abstract to:

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Education/Trade Schools

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Granite & Bronze Memorials, Dedication Plaques, Benches, Memorial Walls, Gravesite Restorations, Sales & Installations IN-HOME CONSULTATION OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM

6379 HIGHWAY 95A TA TA CREEK, B.C. 1-800-477-9996

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GOLD CREEK MARKET FULL TIME & PART TIME Afternoon shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm) are available immediately.

Must have Food Safe Level 1 and must be 19 years of age.

Gold Creek Market offers lottery tickets, propane, fuel, alcohol, beer, wine, cigarettes, produce, pizza and fresh baked items every day. Lottery training and Propane training will be necessary once hired. $12.25/hr.

Apply to this ad or in person, with resume.

2455 - 30th Ave S., Cranbrook BC. V1C 6Z4

ALMO COURT MOTEL

Hiring part-time housekeeping staff. Experience required.

250-426-3213

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raise a shot of Irish Whiskey in his honourâ&#x20AC;?.

A memorial service for Bill will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 11:00 am at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook.

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Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He was taught the tradition of hunting and fishing by his father and passed that down to his own family. Bill was a devoted long time employee at the Sullivan Mine. He took great pride in his crewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety and production. He loved to talk about mining, fishing and hunting with everyone he met. Bill could be found yelling â&#x20AC;&#x153;foreâ&#x20AC;? on the golf course in the summer and thought St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day should have been a national holiday! He was a very proud husband, father and grandfather. Bill will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Obituaries

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FULL-TIME or PART-TIME spot available in Registered Daycare for children aged 0-5 years.

Please call

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

Obituaries

1885 Warren Avenue Kimberley, BC V1A 1R9 250-427-7221 www.mcphersonfh.com

Daycare Centers

Education/Trade Schools

Obituaries

Bill McNeil, born on January 17, 1949 in Cranbrook, BC, passed away peacefully at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Vancouver, BC on Monday, August 25, 2014.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years Gail, daughter Tara (Vex Palasty), son Brad (Janna) McNeil, grandsons Jaryn McNeil, Erik Palasty and granddaughter Breylin McNeil.

He was predeceased by his father William Joseph McNeil.

Kootenay Monument Installations

Children

EXPERIENCE IS an asset We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

fax:250-426-4610 or call: 250-426-6853

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

William McNeil â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;?

1949 - 2014

â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall-large or small â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Sundeck Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Aluminum Railings We welcome any restorational work!

Sympathy & Understanding

Travel

RV OWNERS, winter vacation in Arizona. $999.99 three month rental special, large RV lots, activities, entertainment, Pet Friendly. 480-363-2087, vds@robertsresorts.com

email classifieds@dailytownsman.com

Help Wanted

Lost & Found

Drop off your photo and name(s) of subject at the Cranbrook Townsman or Kimberley Bulletin office or email your high-resolution jpeg to production@dailybulletin.ca.

Photographs will appear in the order they are received.

Your community foundation.

We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies Investing in community for good and forever.

250.426.1119 www.cranbrookcf.ca

In times of grief, these caring professionals are here to serve and comfort your family.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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OBITUARY

McCulloch, Murray Lockhart October 1931- August 2014

At the age of 82, Murray passed on in his home surrounded by many of those he loved. He is treasured by his wife Lucille, his children, and his many friends. We grieve the loss of a generous husband, caring father, patient grandfather, and kind friend.

Despite the palliative diagnosis of cancer, Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive attitude and sense of humour prolonged his life. With the support of the B.C. Cancer Agency (Center for the North), UHNBC, Mackenzie and District Hospital, and the wonderful caring people that he met during his journey, he was able to maintain an incredible quality of life until very near the end. Murray was grateful for all the people he met during his numerous medical procedures.

Born in Kimberley, Murray moved around Canada as his father was employed by Cominco. Murray begrudgingly attended many one room school houses in numerous mining towns. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Canadian Air Force and was stationed in Moose Jaw where he completed his service. While stationed there, Murray met and married his first wife, Marion in 1955. They had two children, Phil and Patti. Marion passed on in 1991.

After the services, Murray worked and became a long term employee of Cominco. He worked in Trail at the smelter and then at the Sullivan Mine in Kimberley. Murray purchased a trapline in 1980 in the Misinchinka Valley and prepared to pursue his lifelong dream of self-reliance, which was to live full time on a trapline. In 1986 he retired to the trapline at the age of 55.

In 1993, Murray married Lucille Dugan, a longtime resident of McLeod Lake, B.C. While at first overwhelmed by her four children, Julie-Ann, Diane, Roger, and Martin, close relationships soon developed.

Together they enjoyed living life to the fullest.

A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mackenzie, B.C. at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2014. In lieu of flowers, family asks that any donations be made to Canuck Place or to a charity of your choice.

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Help Wanted Under New Ownership

• All Positions • Part/Full Time Apply in person with resume to: Cranbrook Super 8, 2370 Cranbrook, St. N.

Contractors

Home Improvements

Misc. for Sale

Business for Sale

NOTICE

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

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

ESTABLISHED

BLACKTOP NOW!

Bookkeeper wanted in Cranbrook Rockies Law Corporation has an immediate opening for full-time bookkeeper in our busy Cranbrook law office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position and have a full understanding of the accounting process. Reporting to the Senior Bookkeeper, your responsibilities would include A/R, A/P, billing, payroll, bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, month-end and year-end procedures. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience working with PC Law and lawyers’ trust accounts. Rockies Law Corporation offers competitive remuneration and proves a progressive and flexible work environment.

Driveways & Parking Lots 1-888-670-0066

421-1482

FOR SALE: WALK-IN FREEZER. Outside measurements: 9’ high, 8’ long, 6’ deep.

Inside measurements: 7’ 8” high, 6’ 10” wide, 4’ 8” deep.

12 shelves inside. $750.

Wanted - one chest freezer large. Call 250-426-3566

CALL NOW!

POWER PAVING

SERVING ALL THE KOOTENAYS

FIREWOOD Logging truck load Larch - $2,500.

Pine/Larch mix - $1,800.

Pine - $1,400 Cord of Larch - $220.

250-421-3750

Misc. for Sale 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.

Cranbrook

To advertise using our “SERVICES GUIDE” in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Kimberley Daily Bulletin and The Valley, call us at 250-426-5201, ext. 202.

Beginner/Intermediate Classical/Contemporary

or email

CHILDREN’S TREBLE CHOIR

The YPEP program offers adult upgrading for Grade 12 completion, life skills, a children’s program, free licensed daycare and parenting programs, to parents with children under school age.

-Teacher ~ Chuck

Job Description

-also, private lessons offered

The Program Coordinator will manage the day to day program activities including purchasing, scheduling, providing tutoring and assistance to registrants under the guidance of the adult instructor, connecting parents to community services, and work with ECE staff to support the children’s program.

Tel: 250-919-0073 gothardsmail@gmail.com

• • • •

Serving Cranbrook and surrounding area Call Jack

250-426-6254 SONNY & CHRIS NOMLAND We rebuild Electrolux vacuums to like-new condition.

We also repair all other brands.

Phone 250-489-2733

Call for Free Estimate from a W.E.T.T Certified Technician Richard Hedrich 250-919-3643

• Top Fitness Franchise • Only Franchise that offers Fitness, Meal Panning and Coaching • Low Investment Contact Carla Lowden email: lowdenck@shaw.ca phone: 250-426-7817

Mint Condition 12,500km includes saddle bags & cover.

Always stored inside.

$4,800

250-464-0712

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 BDRM apartment available for rent. Hydro and heat included. $575./mo. + DD. Cranbrook. (250)417-5806 2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH apartment for rent, in Canal Flats.

Great view, 2parking spaces, F/S, D/W, W/D, freezer, microwave. $800 + utilities & D.D. Available Oct/Nov. Call (250)349-5306 or (250)489-8389.

Recreational/Sale

1986 29’ Glendale Motorhome

80,000 miles, diesel, rear bedroom

LEAKY BASEMENT •

Foundation Cracks

•

Damp Proofing

•

Drainage Systems

•

Foundation Restoration

Residential / Commercial Free estimates

250-919-1777

TRIPLE J

9,500 obo

$

250-417-5806

Homes for Rent KIMBERLEY, 3BDRM. Great view, close to amenities.

Available Sept.1. $900. plus utilities and DD. N/S, N/P. References required.

250-427-3059

Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle

2008 CHEVY EQUINOX SPORT

Auto Financing

Only 122,000 kms, Auto, A/C, Sunroof, Power Windows & Locks, Keyless Entry.

Excellent Condition

Weiler Property Services • • •

Professional Tree & Shrub pruning Landscaping (planting of trees, shrubs and stone work repair) Winterize lawn-irrigation system - You’ll be comfortable knowing that we both are Forest Technologists (School of Natural Resources - Fleming College), with over 25 years experience, are fully insured and enjoy what we do.

11,000

$

250-349-5306 Mortgages

Mortgages

David & Kimberly Weiler

250.427.4417 weilerhart@shaw.ca

~residential~

Cranbrook, Kimberley and surrounding areas.

250-349-7546

250-919-6373

TREES • LAWNS GARDEN • LANDSCAPE

WINDOW CLEANING

For a brighter outlook, call Jim Detta

SPACES

for lease in Kimberley. We have shop spaces, office spaces and industrial spaces.

Units can be broken up to suit your needs. All units are inclusive with power. $1.00 sq. ft.

For inquiries please call:

tiptopchimneys@gmail.com

www.superdaveconsulting.ca

Bisset

Lawn and yard care Tree and shrub pruning Garden preparation Yard clean-up

Chimney Sweeping Fireplace & Woodstove Servicing Visual Inspections and Installations Gutter Cleaning Available

Call SuperDave (250)421-4044

-Vocal technique -Variety of styling’s and repertoire

ELABORATE LAWN SERVICES

“Sweeping the Kootenay’s Clean”

SuperDave offers affordable, superior service & most importantly; Honesty.

SuperDave works Saturdays & evenings too!

cranium@telus.net

(Young Parent’s Education Program)

SERVICES

It’s time for a tune-up!

Why unplug everything, send away & wait when SuperDave comes into your home?

Specializes in: *Virus/Spyware Removal, *Troubleshooting, *Installations, *PC Purchase Consulting.

Voice, Songwriting & Theory

YPEP Coordinator

TIP TOP CHIMNEY

IS YOUR COMPUTER SLUGGISH OR HAVING PROBLEMS?

Guitar & Drums

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Thank you to everyone interested in the position but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Motorcycles

2007 Honda Shadow Spirit

COMMERCIAL

250-427-5767

Email resumes to CBAL Regional Program Manager Betty Knight at bknight@cbal.org

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

FOR SALE

Cranbrook, B.C.

Commercial/ Industrial

Fraser Armstrong.

Application close date is September 5, 2014

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030

Contact these business for all your service needs!

Space is limited.

Call or text:

Full time position: running from September through June yearly

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

SERVICES GUIDE

Distribution Centre

Preferred Qualifications • experience working with adult learners who may have economic, academic, or life skills barriers • a team player • someone who works well under pressure • bachelor’s degree minimum • a valid driver’s license and own vehicle • consent to a criminal record check is required • must be able to begin by mid-September

SILVERTIP WOOD SHOPS Inc., equipment sale.

Saturday’s. 9am to 4pm. #400 312th Ave, in Kimberley.

(Old Teck Shops building).

For inquiries please call 250.919.6373

Firewood/Fuel

FREE ESTIMATES!

Please forward your resumé with cover letter by email to susan@rockieslaw.com. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working in our distribution centre you are part of a team to ensure flyers and papers are ready for delivery in a timely and accurate manner.

The person who fills this position must be able to: • Multi-task in distribution and press room • Work well with a team and on your own • Lift paper bundles Please drop off resume, in person to: Bob Bathgate Cranbrook Distribution Centre Middle Bay 1505-4th St., N., Cranbrook, BC

Appliances

NO JOB TOO SMALL

CALL Southeast B.C.’s Law Firm

Merchandise for Sale

Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Toyota Highlander, AWD; V6, original owner; well maintained, good condition, good summer tires, 4 studded winter tires on rims used only 1 season , Block Heater, Roof rack, A/C, 305,000 mostly hwy km’s, no accidents. $5400 obo. 250-489-3146 Cranbrook

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Janis Caldwell-Sawley Mortgage Specialist Royal Bank of Canada janis.sawley@rbc.com mortgage.rbc.com/janis.sawley Serving the East Kootenays

Tel.: 250-417-1336

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