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New faces sign up to run in Warfield BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
There could be new blood on Warfield council for the next four years after three new faces threw their names into the mix this week. Ted Pahl, a working father of four, confirmed with the Trail Times that there will be a mayoral race in the village for the first time in six years after he filed the necessary paperwork Tuesday. Pahl is a first-time candidate in the political arena, but the 45-year old is eager to take on the position, as is Bill Trewhella and Jim Nelson. The latter have both served Warfield as mayor and councillor and are ready for another go. Newcomers Diane Langman and Shane Ferraro are seeking one of four seats on Warfield council alongside former village councillor Brett Rakuson and incumbent Tom Milne. Others with political aspirations in local government have until today at 4 p.m. to file. Trail voters could see an interesting race in city politics now that 10 candidates are signed up for a seat on the six-member council and three names are up for the mayoral position. Donal Park, Carol Dobie and former councillor Fred Romano joined the list on Thursday, according to the provincial government sector website (civicinfo.bc.ca). They will run against Lisa Pasin, former Trail Mayor Sandy Santori, and the five incumbents, Robert Cacchioni, Kevin Jolly, Eleanor Gattafoni-Robinson, Sean Mackinlay, and Rick Georgetti. Roger Catalano is the latest to join the mayor’s race with Mike Martin and Doug Jones. With four seats open on Montrose council, only two candidates, incumbents Mary Gay and Cindy Cook have let their names stand for reelection. But the village's 838 voters will still have a say on Nov. 15 because incumbent Joe Danchuk is hoping to retain his mayoral job against former Mayor of Montrose, Griff Welsh. See ELECTION, Page 3
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The Trail Alliance Church is offering its annual traditional Thanksgiving dinner tonight at 5 p.m. in the Local 480 hall in downtown Trail. Turkey, ham and all the fixings are free of charge to seniors, the area's needy, struggling students and anyone alone for the holiday. Volunteers (from the left) Jen and Erik Savage, Marg Dunnebacke, the Alliance's kitchen coordinator, and the cook's helper Diana Fletcher were busy preparing the evening’s delicious offerings.
Riverfront Centre open house fields questions and comments BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff
A steady stream of Trail residents filed in and out of the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday to learn more about the proposed Riverfront Centre. The Trail and District Public Library Board and the Trail Historical Society hosted the informational open house, asking tax-
payers what they thought of the project and addressing concerns. If the referendum passes on Nov. 15, the Riverfront Centre will house a new library and museum within 18,000 square feet of space with the option for a cafe/restaurant on site. Barbara Gibson, chair of the library board, says most of the comments the board heard at the open
house were positive. The informational event also gave Gibson a chance to clear up any misconceptions about the project. “There seems to be comments about the appearance of the building, both positive and negative,” she said. “People don't understand that the architect hasn't been chosen. (The mock-up drawing) is
what it could look like. If the referendum passes, the city will put out a request for proposal. That is when the architects can apply. The appearance of the building, it is not set in stone.” Open house attendees also had questions about how the proposed structure would be paid for and See LIBRARY, Page 8
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Mushrooms in abundance this year By Sheri Regnier
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The search for ‘stumpinis’ A day spent nel bosco (in the woods) can bring tangled hair, bug bites, a tumble or two onto the forest floor and the need to blow a whistle to ward off nature's curious critters. Besides outdoor adventure, this year a day in the forest can also bring a motherlode of golden delicacies that after a quick wash, are ready for the frying pan along with some olive oil and garlic. The hot summer weather mixed with a good douse of rain and fall sunshine, means a 50-year Trail tradition is especially ripe for the picking because “stumpini” are more abundant than usual. A quick search through online images to uncover exactly what a stumpini is didn't reveal much, but after decades of harvesting fungo (fungi), East Trail's Rina Cescon knows how to identify, pick and prepare the mild flavoured mushroom. The bisnonna (great grandmother) and her husband Decimo Cescon, have been
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Rina Cescon's mushroom picking days have been especially bountiful this fall after the warm summer created an abundance of stumpinis throughout the wooded areas in Greater Trail. The mild flavoured mushrooms proliferate around the stumps of trees, and are especially tasty fried in butter with a pinch of rosemary. When the stumpinis are harvested with care, they are easy to clean (below), and blanched in water before being preserved in quart jars.
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out to their covert forest areas between Rossland and Salmo a number of times this year, and each time, managed to bag about 100 pounds of stumpini. But it isn't about the bounty that is later sauteed fresh, canned in quarts or gifted to friends and family. It's about the thrill of walking through often pristine woods, and reminiscing about days when she first started foraging beside her father Luigi Zol, and other friends, now gone. “My husband and I know our spots because we've been going out for so many years,” said Rina. “But it is more about the fun adventure and giving them away to the people who can't go out there anymore.” She has come across the elusive shaggy manes and morel varieties, but stumpinis are much more common in the West Kootenay region and easy to spot – because they grow in large clusters on tree stumps. “People are finding them every where this year,” said Rina. “It's true each time we went, we found so many we ran out of bags, and couldn't collect more.”
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Teck and Linde work together during shutdown By Liz Bevan Times Staff
For the past 25 years, Teck Trail Operations and Linde LLC have had a symbiotic relationship, and now its getting an upgrade. Linde gives nitrogen and oxygen to Teck, while Teck gives Linde water to use during its operations. Neil Moon, manager at the Linde plant in Trail, says one can’t operate properly without the other and the scheduled maintenance shut down at both plants is designed to keep that relationship working and to improve upon its individual operations. “We are taking everything apart, fixing it up and making everything new again,” he said of the upgrades at the Linde plant. “We’re trying to be reliable for our customer base and we know how many local people work at Teck and we better be reliable so they can be as well. We’re partners. We need to be corporate partners here so we can be profitable and serve the community.” At Teck, maintenance and upgrades on the lead smelter area and Kivcet furnace is the number one priority. “The focus for the project is on our lead smelter area, including our Kivcet furnace, although maintenance activities will be taking place throughout the site,” said Catherine Adair, community relations leader at Teck Trail Operations. “Specifically, we will be completing Kivcet boiler cleaning, inspection and tube repair, replacement of the copper cooling jackets and re-bricking of the Kivcet furnace and the continuous drossing furnace, inspec-
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Teck Trail Operations is shut down until mid-November for maintenance, mainly on the lead smelter plant and the Kivcet furnace (pictured). In the Kivcet furnace, Teck will be re-bricking, replacing copper cooling jackets, tube repairs, inspections and much more. The Linde plant, which provides Teck with oxygen and nitrogen, is also going through an overhaul of equipment with a new water cooling system installed. tions, repairs and replacement of cooling jackets of the No. 3 slag fuming furnace and boiler and additional inspections, with asneeded replacements and repairs to ancillary equipment, throughout the lead smelter.” The plants are scheduled to reopen for business, barring any complications, in mid-November, and until then, Linde will be doing a complete overhaul. “We are renewing all of our equipment here,” said Moon. “Motors, compressors, valves, transmitters, instrumentations, controls, everything so that we can serve the community for the
next 20 years. We call it re-life. We are doing a re-life of our plant. That is the term that we like to use.” One of the major upgrades during the scheduled shut down is taking place at the Linde plant, and is aimed and reducing the warm water output into the Columbia River by a significant amount with a new water cooling tower. “We used to discharge about 11,000 gallons of water a minute, more than you can imagine,” said Moon. “Now, we will discharge about 500 gallons per week. That’s a huge difference.”
The water for the Linde plant comes from Teck and Adair says the new cooling tower will use less river water. “Linde will now recirculate water through the cooling tower for plant cooling rather than using river water, which will reduce overall combined peak usage of water for Teck and Linde,” she said. Moon says this water recycling program is ahead of the curve when it comes to environmental legislation. “We aren’t going to wait until regulations tell us we have have to do that,” he said. “We are being
proactive. Before, we would cool water, send it through to Teck and Teck would discharge it to the river. Now, we recycle that water.” The main benefit of the new cooling system is less warm water being discharged into the Columbia. “We have built a whole system of piping, cooling water towers, an evaporative tower and a new packed water tower. It is a highly engineered system to run our water system,” said Moon. “In the hot summer months, you have a river temperature that is maybe 21 to 22 degrees and our water is in the neighbourhood of 25-30 degrees if it isn’t recycled. Especially in the hot summer months, it could cause warm pockets, which we don’t want.” The roughly six-week process at both plants will be employing an estimated total of about 900 contractors to get the job done. In the case of Linde, Moon says around three quarters of their 200 contractors will be local. At Teck, the general contractor for the maintenance shut down is a local company, Canadian Industrial Mill Services (CIMS), “I don’t have a specific breakdown of the numbers (of local workers), but the general contractor for the project is CIMS LP based out of Rossland and Richmond,” said Adair. “They will work with specific contractors hired for their specialties based on the work required. Many of these are local companies, such as Chinook Scaffolding and West Kootenay Mechanical.” Teck has shut down for maintenance twice in the past eight years for similar work, in 2007 and in 2010.
Election races filling up on eve of nomination deadline FROM PAGE 1 Fruitvale’s Mayor Patricia Cecchini remained unopposed by Thursday with only two people, incumbent Tabatha Webber and
For the Record In the Wednesday, Oct. 8 edition of the Trail Times, ““Communities back LCIC funding” it was reported that Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is on board to finance $50,000 annually towards a five-year economic development plan. CBT supports the funding in principal, however the matter is still under review.
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newcomer James Ellison listed as candidates for the village’s fourmember council. With only five weeks left until the civic election, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce (TCOC) will be hosting a mayoral meet-and-greet on Oct. 23. Candidates from Warfield, Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale will make a brief presentation before answering questions and talking with the event’s attendees. All candidates forums are being planned by the TCOC, including Oct. 28 in Montrose, Oct. 30 in Trail, Warfield’s Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 in Fruitvale. In the regional district race, incumbents Ali Grieve from Area
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A and Area B’s Linda Worley remain unopposed. However, if additional candidates file by today’s deadline, they will be invited to join the forum in Fruitvale and Warfield respectively. Norm Casler, TCOC’s executive director, said the chamber is actively looking for interested parties to facilitate the Greater Trail forums. For information contact Casler at tcocm@netidea. com or call 368.3144. Salmo politics are heating up with two mayoral candidates, Dennis McLean and Stephen White, on the roster and an eight-way race for the village’s four member council.
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Incumbents Merle Hanson and Bob Vliet were listed on the civic website Thursday afternoon as were Ken Anderson, Dan Danforth, Steven Dimock, Diana Lockwood, Curtis Richens and Jim Mullaly. The Golden City has six council seats up for grabs, and by press time Thursday, five candidates had filed, including incumbent Jill Spearn, Aaron Cosbey, John Greene, Lloyd McLellan and Andrew Morel. Rossland’s current Mayor Greg Granstrom is vying for another four years in office and will be running against current Rossland Coun. Kathy Moore. The Rotary Club of Rossland
will be hosting an all candidates forum Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Rossland Miners’ Hall. With a total of nine trustee seats up for grabs in School District 20, at this point Trail is the only community that could see campaigning in a three-way race for two seats. Terry Hanik is seeking a seat on the board of education as are incumbents Lorraine Manning and Mark Wilson. Casler noted that school trustee candidates will be invited to be part of the forums in their communities. For the final list of candidates see Tuesday’s edition of the Trail Times.
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Changes at the top for Interior Health board By Alistair Waters Kelowna Capital News
After seven years, a change is coming at the helm of the Interior Health board. In December, Norm Embree of Salmon Arm will complete his tenure as chairman of the board and be replaced in January by long-time board member Erwin Malzer of Kelowna. Health Minister Terry Lake said Malzer, who has sat on the board for seven years, will bring a wealth of experience to the position of chairman. “His leadership will mean that Interior Health Board continues to provide strong strategic direction for the medical needs of Interior residents,” said Lake. Malzer will guide the nine-member board that overseas public health issues and facilities throughout the southern Interior. “I look forward to working with Mr. Malzer over the next several months, and supporting him, as he as he transitions into this new role,” said Embree, who sat as IH board chair since 2007. “His experience with the Interior Health
Trail Times website offers municipal election option By Times STaff The Trail Times and Black Press are jumping into the 2014 municipal elections in a big way – digitally. Visit the Trail Times website at www. traildailytimes.ca and find the latest election news via our new tab on our home page. On the right side of the banner listing various categories, you’ll see a graphic highlighting the 2014 municipal election. In that section there are four categories – Election News, Election Candidates, Candidate Q and A and Election Information. The categories will offer the latest news, who is running, where to vote and upcoming forums among a host of other information. Readers will have the option of perusing all the stories or selecting each municipality to view stories specific to that area. This section is free for all readers whether you have a subscription or not.
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Board over the last seven years, his leadership on several of our board committees, and the valuable relationships he has built during his tenure will serve him well as he takes on the role of board chair.” During his years on the board, Malzer has chaired the IH’s audit and finance committee and is currently chairman of the governance committee. He has also been the lead director providing board oversight for all of IH major P3 capital projects in the Okanagan, including the additions to the Kelowna and Vernon hospitals project and the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, which is currently under construction and set to open next September. A seasoned management consultant and information technology executive, Malzer has consulted in health care and helped organize the annual Reboot Health Conference for the past five years. Formerly a senior IT Partner with PwC and an executive with IBM, he had leadership responsibilities for Western Canada. He holds bachelor of commerce and masters of business administration degrees, has completed the Corporate Governance College director education program and is a certified corporate director, a certified management consultant ) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants.
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Distracted drivers offer wide range of excuses By Monique Tamminga Langley Times
From mooning officers and calling them ‘pigs’ to one commercial vehicle driver with a cellphone in each hand while trying to steer, it doesn’t appear Langley residents are getting the message about the dangers of distracted driving. Despite prohibitions on driving while using a cellphone being in effect for four years now, still a total of 872 drivers were ticketed in the month of September during a Langley RCMP campaign. During the month-long campaign, both officers in plain clothes and some in full uniform ticketed people. They documented what they saw, and it’s pretty bad. Four police officers in high visibility jackets and one marked police car were writing tickets in the southbound lanes, while drivers going northbound could be seen talking on their phones as they went by. One woman drove through a red light while texting. The most common excuses were: ‘It’s work/child/spouse calling, I have to answer’, or ‘I was just answering to let them know I couldn’t talk,’ or ‘the phone is on speaker so it’s hands-free.’ More than one driver said they didn’t have their cellphone to their ear, it was a wallet, said police. As well as handing out distracted driving tickets, two drivers were impaired as well, three drug seizures were made and 442 seatbelt tickets were issued. Of note, one woman travelling in a rental car had two toddlers using the backseat as a trampoline, with no car seats in sight. As of Oct. 20, distracted drivers will receive three-point penalities on their licences in addition to the fines.
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Amalgamation issue going on election ballot By C. van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News
Amalgamation will be on the ballot come Nov. 15. Oak Bay council deliberated a question, already crafted by Coun. Kevin Murdoch prior to the official council meeting Monday night, and approved asking the population what they think about folding into other municipalities. “It’s an important question for the region. There has been interest shown by the Angus Reid poll,” said Murdoch, who first broached the subject and crafted the motion. “If people have an opinion, we shouldn’t be afraid to
hear it.” A staff report to council noted that five municipalities in the Capital Regional District are committed to adding a question on amalgamation of some sort to their ballot: Central Saanich, Esquimalt, Langford, Sidney and Victoria. Those communities adding a question was, in part, a response to the organization Amalgamation Yes that is encouraging all municipalities in the region to put an amalgamation question on the ballot. “We are pleased that Oak Bay has chosen to join other municipalities to survey community interest on amalgamation
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with a non-binding ballot question this November. “Oak Bay council has shown leadership on this issue and we now look forward to hearing what the views of Oak Bay residents are on a tremendously important regional matter,” said John Vickers spokesperson for AmalgamationYes. “We urge Saanich, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, Highlands, North Saanich and Sooke to follow suit and let their citizens join the conversation on amalgamation.” While the motion to add the non-binding question to the ballot passed unanimously, the discussion surrounding the motion, and concept of asking the question, was pri-
marily negative. With inconsistent questions across the region, and fewer than half the municipalities asking a question about amalgamation “the data will be inconsistent and skewed,” said Coun. Cairine Green. What it will provide, Coun. Tara Ney believes, is a gauge of how residents see the community in context of the region. “I view it more like exploratory research,” she said. “It will start a discussion.” “We don’t have the resources to educate our residents before asking them to answer with a simple yes or no,” Ney said, outlining the roller coaster of emotions council appeared to feel. “It’s
about direct democracy.” They agreed to ask the question: Are you in favour of the District of Oak Bay being amalgamated into a larger regional municipality? With options to answer yes or no. Amalgamation Yes believes a positive result would motivate the province to commission a study to compare various municipal amalgamation models against the status quo and trigger community engagement about how we wish to be governed. Murdoch said a study could be a necessity later, but not without a clear indication of need from residents. “Is there a groundswell of support? I’d like to know that.”
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Research centre calls for pot legalization THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Canada’s largest mental health and addiction treatment and research centre is calling for the legalization of marijuana, with strict controls that would govern who could buy weed, from where, and in what quantity. In a policy statement released Thursday, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto said cannabis should be sold through a government-controlled monopoly and with limited availability and an age limit, possibly through outlets similar to provincially operated liquor stores. ``Legalization means that we remove all penalties for cannabis possession and use by adults,” said Jurgen Rehm, director of social and epidemiological research at CAMH. ``Canada’s current system of cannabis control is failing to prevent or reduce the harms associated with cannabis use,” he said Wednesday. ``Based on a thorough review of the evidence, we believe that legalization combined with strict regulation of cannabis is the most effective means of reducing the harms associated with its use.” Those harms include respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, the risk of death or disability from motor vehicle accidents, and deleterious effects on cognition, particularly among pot-smoking adolescents because their brains are still developing. Cannabis use also can also become habitual, said Rehm, noting that about 30,000 people are treated for pot dependence each year in Ontario alone. Given its potential harms, legalizing and controlling the sale of marijuana in Canada is an important public health measure, Rehm stressed. Although possessing pot is illegal, a significant proportion of Canadians still use the herb. In fact, Canada has one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world, with 40 per cent of Canadians having used it at least once in their lifetime. In Ontario, for instance, a survey showed about the same percentage of people aged 18 to 29 reported having smoked pot in the previous year. ``We have a lot of our adolescents smoking marijuana, so it does not do what it’s supposed to be doing,” he said of criminalizing cannabis. ``We push our youth, our adolescents into an illegal market, and where other drugs are sold from the same dealer.” ``And we cannot control all of this unless we legalize the substance ... plus we can control the potency and the quality too.” Part of that control would include restricting sales to consumers over a certain age _ such as 19, 20 or 21 _ similar to age rules in place for those buying alcohol. Ian Culbert, executive-director of the Canadian Public Health Association, welcomed the call for legalization by CAMH. ``The war on drugs has failed and it has done more damage than any possible good,” said Culbert. ``So we have to take a different approach.” Benedikt Fischer, an addictions expert at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University, said the federal government’s insistence on criminalizing marijuana possession and use has led to ``hundreds of thousands” of Canadians over the years carrying a criminal record, which can have a far-reaching impact on their lives, including being unable to qualify for certain jobs.
EI changes could cost jobs, warns PBO THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA– The Harper government’s $550-million small-business job credit will create just 800 net new jobs in 2015-16, while a freeze in employment insurance premiums could cost the economy 10,000 jobs over the same period, Canada’s parliamentary budget office says. The latest report from the budget office says the credit will create a total of about 1,000 ``person-years’’ of work, at a cost of $555,000 for each person-year. The report also says that because EI premiums are frozen at higher levels than necessary to offset the costs of the job credit, thousands of jobs could be lost as a result. ``PBO estimates the premium rate freeze will reduce full-time equivalent employment by 2,000 jobs in 2015 and a further 8,000 jobs in 2016,’’ the report said. Starting next year, the job credit will effectively lower EI premiums for small businesses with annual contributions of less than $15,000. Critics of the measure have complained the government should have gone further with a direct cut in premiums that would provide an immediate
benefit to all businesses and employees. That broader slash to payroll taxes isn’t happening until 2017, the government has indicated. The Conservatives haven’t said why they’re waiting for two years to implement that cut; the PBO report says EI premiums are currently 13 cents above the break-even level and will be 28 cents above the break-even level in 2016. In 2017, the report says, EI premiums will start to go down, eliminating the surplus in the EI operating account. Finance Minister Joe Oliver said the small-business job credit would benefit about 780,000 Canadian businesses when he announced the measure last month, but he didn’t provide a job creation estimate. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the other hand, praised the announcement, estimating it would create 25,000 person-years of work over the next two to three years. CFIB head Dan Kelly said he was puzzled by the PBO report, saying it’s out of line with estimates from the organization’s chief economist. ``I think their numbers are off,’’ he said in an interview.
``I mean, this is a half a billion dollars back into the economy through essentially a payroll tax reduction, the most harmful form of tax to small- and medium-sized firms .... this has got to have a lot more impact than that.’’ Kelly adds small business owners are ``incredibly positive’’ about the small business tax credit. The opposition, meantime, pounced on the report. ``This represents gross waste and mismanagement; it’s a fiasco,’’ said Scott Brison, the Liberal finance critic. ``At a time when growth has stalled and the job market is soft, the Conservatives’ high job-killing payroll taxes are making things worse. They’re keeping EI premiums high to pad their books before an election and to fund programs aimed at getting votes.’’ Nathan Cullen, the NDP’s finance critic, was equally scornful. ``Time and again, we’ve seen Liberals and Conservatives misuse EI funds that belong to workers and employers,’’ he said in a statement. ``Now Conservatives are using these funds for a credit that won’t even do what it’s supposed to – create more jobs for Canadians.’’
Air Canada, border services top list of bilingualism complaints THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Canada’s official languages commissioner painted a generally positive picture of bilingualism in Canada on Tuesday, but expressed concerns that certain institutions continue to violate the law year after year. Graham Fraser singled out Air Canada, which shares the top spot in the number of complaints filed against it in 2013-2014 along with the Canada Border Services Agency. He said after he tabled his annual report that his office received 51 complaints about each of the two. Next came National Defence with 31, Canada Post with 30 and the Canada Revenue Agency with 20. Fraser expressed dismay that Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) did not seem to consider bilingualism a competitive advantage. He also said he was mystified by Air Canada’s attitude toward bilingualism, saying it’s constantly reminded of ongoing investigations. “Instead of looking at the question of offering services in the two official languages as a marketing asset, it appears to treat it as a burden,” Fraser said.
Air Canada said it was surprised by Fraser’s comments, adding that it takes its linguistic commitments very seriously. “(We) regularly work with the official languages commissioner to improve our ability to serve our clients in the language of their choice,” Isabelle Arthur said in an email. Fraser also said problems exist with institutions that have DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND
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Slow down and breathe to enjoy nature
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he Amazon rainforest is magnificent. Watching programs about it, we’re amazed by brilliant parrots and toucans, tapirs, anacondas and jaguars. But if you ever go there expecting to be overwhelmed by a dazzling blur of activity, you’ll be disappointed. The jungle has plenty of vegetation – hanging vines, enormous trees, bromeliads and more – and a cacophony of insects and frogs. But much of the activity goes on at night or high up in the canopy. Films of tropical forests don’t accurately reflect the reality of the ecosystems. They’re skillfully edited shots acquired over many months. Our medianurtured impatience and urgent sense of time often prevent us from seeing how life truly unfolds. Nature needs time to adjust and adapt to biosphere changes. After life appeared on Earth, atmospheric oxygen gradually went from zero to 20 per cent, oceans appeared and disappeared, mountains thrust upward and then eroded, continents moved
on tectonic plates, climate cycled between ice ages and warm intervals, magnetic poles reversed and re-reversed. Life flourished because species and ecosystems evolved over time. The fossil record also indicates periods of rapid change, including mass extinctions when up to 95 per cent of living things were wiped out. Each time, survivors changed, adapted to new conditions and flourished. Still, recovery took millions of years. Humans have been around for a mere 150,000 years. We’re an infant species, but our precocity has allowed us to expand exponentially. Now our technological power and consumptive demand are undermining the planet’s life-support systems on a geologic scale. We’ve become impatient. We’re so demanding that we’re unwilling to slow down and ensure our major projects are sustainable for human society and the biosphere. Over the past century, we’ve burned increasing amounts of finite fossil fuels that were stored and compressed over millions of years, exacerbating conditions that lead to climate
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chaos. We’ve clear-cut vast tracts of forest that have evolved over millennia, flooded huge areas under large dams, depleted our oceans with over-efficient fishing technology and spread vast quantities of toxic waste throughout the planet’s air, water and soil. Governments rationalize these actions by claiming to do proper environmental assessments, but continue to impose restrictive time limits on assessment processes while reducing the number of scientists and other staff who do the work. It takes time to acquire scientific information, and it can’t always be done on a strict timetable. If we truly desire a sus-
tainable society, we require vibrant and abundant nature. To recognize that nature isn’t separate from us and fully understand how it provides critical services, we need patience to learn its secrets. We can’t survive, let alone be healthy and flourish, without clean air, clean water, clean soil and food, photosynthesis and biodiversity. But we’re overwhelming nature – and ourselves – with the incessant demands of our ramped-up consumer culture. Fortunately, people are starting to remember that we’re part of nature and that what we do to the natural world we do to ourselves. They’re taking notice of the drastic impacts we’re having on Earth, our only home, and demanding that we show more care. In New York on September 21, more than 300,000 people turned out for what was billed as the largest climate march ever, one of 2,646 marches in 162 countries. Leaders of some of the world’s largest corporations are calling for climate action and carbon pricing, and dis-
tancing themselves from organizations that have worked to stall progress. Even the heirs of the Rockefeller Standard Oil fortune announced they’ll withdraw their investments in fossil fuels, including the Alberta oil sands. With the Blue Dot Tour, the David Suzuki Foundation and I are hoping to encourage all Canadians to become part of this growing movement to protect the air, water, soil and biodiversity that we and our children and grandchildren need to survive and be healthy. Like nature, social movements sometimes take time to evolve and unfold. We don’t always see their impacts as they happen. If we expect a dazzling blur of activity and immediate results, we’ll be disappointed. Let’s slow down, breathe, listen, look and feel. Only then will we understand our place in the world and what we must do to live well on this small blue dot spinning in an enormous universe. Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.
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urray Smith, a for- in 1995 under the Liberal govmer Alberta cabinet ernment of Jean Chretien). minister in the Ralph As the Railway Association Klein government, of Canada has noted, “there the one that privatized govern- was a progressive increase in ment liquor stores and licence government and public awareregistries in 1993, once told ness of the need to introduce me about a side benefit of such more market forces in order divestments (and I paraphrase): to encourage self-sufficiency, fewer distractions, which led to competitiveness and efficiency.” more focused government. Beyond the provable benefits That post-privatization, of privatization, Smith’s obserprovincial politicians would vation highlights the value of have two less items about which focus. a constituent might complain Why should politicians – lineups at licence registries and civil servants employ a and liquor store more focused prices – might approach? seem trivial. After Because the all, there are cash collected plenty of addiand disbursed tional matters a on our behalf politician might is significant. be overwhelmed In 2012/13, by on a daily Canadian govbasis. ernments were Mark Leaving the a $738 bilquestion of lion Leviathan focus aside for a (based on spendTroy Media moment, there ing by all levels are, of course, of government). other, practical, reasons to priObviously, with numbers vatize government-run busi- that large, it doesn’t take much nesses and Crown corporations: inattention to misallocate a bilMore efficient businesses, more lion here or there. Soon, as the accurate pricing, competition cliché goes, we’re talking real for consumer dollars (and thus money. better service), and the end of When governments attempt taxpayer subsidies. too much, or individual politThus, starting in the late icians believe their mandate too 1970s but especially in the broad, they inevitably lose track 1980s and 1990s, governments of items under their control. around the world, of all polOne example: Alberta’s newitical stripes and persuasions, est premier Jim Prentice wants wound down and sold off busi- to bring retail electricity rates nesses. They did so because it down. In a recent interview never made economic sense for the premier remarked that “we governments to own and run have been paying more for our railways, airlines, telephone, electricity, in my view, than we and energy companies, among should be,” citing power price other businesses. spikes as a problem. He pledged For example, consider the to get to the bottom of it. once federally-owned railway, Except we already know the Canadian National (privatized reason for power price spikes.
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When they occur, they are a warning signal that demand is about to outstrip the immediately available supply. That price signal is akin to those overhead highway signs that inform drivers of ice conditions ahead (so slow down). Mute the price signal or turn off the sign and you’ve abandoned the early warning system. (Besides, the permanent remedy to higher prices is not political interference but more supply.) Rather than meddle in the electricity market after tens of billions of dollars have been invested, there are matters on which the new premier could focus his energy. One obvious item where his government has direct responsibility: the soaring cost of government sector pensions in Alberta. Over the past decade, most Alberta government-defined benefit pension plans have either required a doubling of contribution rates, bailouts, or both. That was and is costly for the general public. This situation reveals a decades-long lack of attention to, and reform of, the benefit sides of such plans. Regrettably, the new premier just abandoned planned pension reforms in September – though one hopes, not permanently. There are multiple reasons why governments choose the policy paths they do. Political survival is perhaps the most obvious explanation. But as with any organization, divesting of unnecessary businesses, projects and tasks that are off-mission helps sharpen the focus. That matters if one cares about smarter, more effective government. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute.
Pro-euthanasia group’s poll shows support THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - An overwhelming majority of Canadians surveyed in an online poll support assisted dying for those suffering from a terminal illness that results in “unbearable suffering,” a pro-euthanasia group said Wednesday, ahead of a Supreme Court of Canada hearing on the controversial issue. The online survey - commissioned by the euthanasiasupporting group Dying With Dignity Canada - found that over 90 per cent of respondents agree with the concept of assisted dying. While over 85 per cent of respondents support the right to die in the case of patients suffering from a terminal or
serious incurable illness that results in unbearable suffering, that support drops to 67 per cent for people with a permanent and severe disability that significantly impacts their quality of life. The poll also showed that support for euthanasia is the highest in Nova Scotia with 89 per cent and the lowest in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with 79 per cent. “Support in our poll was across every age group, every income bracket, all education levels, both genders and community regardless of size,” said Wanda Morris, CEO of Dying With Dignity Canada. “We believe that it’s time to stop unwanted suffering at end of life, now.”
But opponents of the right to die questioned the credibility of the poll. “This poll is written in such a way to give you a stronger response in favour,” said Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. “This question is clearly designed to drive the numbers up.” Schadenberg acknowledged that there’s support for euthanasia in Canada, saying the group’s own polls show “Canadians fear dying a bad death,” but he insisted the level of support was not as high as suggested in the latest poll. The Supreme Court of Canada will begin hearings Oct. 15 on the Criminal Code ban on assisted suicides.
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Local Rossland swimmer raises funds for water projects The Rossland News This summer Rossland’s Aerin Bowers Guy swam five lakes and from Alcatraz to San Francisco, over 10.5 kilometers, raising $1,000 for Water Charity, www.watercharity.org, projects around the globe. Dubbed ‘Open Water 40’ for her 40th birthday, Guy transformed her youth speed swimming skills into open water challenges. Knowing 5,000 kids under the age of five die from water-related illnesses every day, she went on a mission. Guy was motivated to start swimming again when her daughter took it up. “I never considered myself a distance swimmer,” said Guy, who had asthma as a youth, “but once I started, I just kept going.” On her charity page she said: “ This year I’m especially thankful. Thankful for health and happiness, and also thankful for the beautiful, clean water I get to swim in.” “I like this charity because they don’t take any overhead,” said Guy. “I just feel we can go jump in a lake anytime. It’s a luxurious lifestyle when others walk miles just to get drinking water.” Guy set her challenge at swimming a lake for every decade, and then challenged supporters to simply donate her age in funds. Guy kept swimming - tackling Christina Lake, Lake Okanagan, Lake Chelan in Washington, Rattle Snake Island and Alcatraz to San Francisco. And, the funds kept coming in. “It’s a really good way to tie in a personal goal to a global cause,” said Guy. “It keeps you accountable. I didn’t want to fail.” Water Charity believes ‘clean water means health, income and education –especially for women and kids’. Funds raised go to building communityowned, sustainable water supplies, which differ in every region of the globe they touch. It might be a hand-dug well, a rain-water catchment, biosand filters or latrines. They have initiated over 13,000 projects in over 20 countries to date.
Mayoral candidates help raise funds for Reach a Reader
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City of Trail mayoral candidates Doug Jones (far left) and Mike Martin (far right), along with Councillor Eleanor GattafoniRobinson and the Trail Times circulation manager Michelle Bedford, get prepared to hit the streets to sell Trail Times newspapers for a donation towards the fourth annual Reach-a-Reader campaign. The effort raises money for literacy programs in the Greater Trail Area. The three-day fundraiser wraps up today at the Trail Outdoor Market. The first two days generated over $1,000 for the campaign.
Library, historical groups to continue education campaign
FROM PAGE 1 Gibson says it isn’t as complicated as it might seem on the outside. “We have got $520,000 – a nice big chunk (of money),” she said. “We will start breaking down numbers more clearly a bit later on, but people need to remember that the residential tax base is only 22 per cent of the cost to run the city.” The more money the library board and the historical society raises for the project, the lower the cost to taxpayers. Gibson also fielded questions at the open house about what would happen to the library space after the referendum. “A major concern
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Trail and District Public Library Board chair Barbara Gibson explains some of the finer point of the Riverfront Centre's potential floor plan to Don Mcleod, a Trail resident. The board, along with the Trail Historical Society, hosted an open house at the Aquatic Centre, answering questions and debunking rumours about the proposed site. for people is what is going to happen to the space if we leave the
Memorial Centre,” she said. “Another good question we got was
what would happen to the library if the referendum doesn’t pass,
and that is obvious. (The library) would stay where it is.”
Gibson says that she is happy that people are taking the Riverfront Centre proposal seriously, asking questions and voicing concerns. “Some people are getting a little bit ahead of themselves, but that is okay,” she said. “People take this very seriously, as do we. We want it to be something pretty spectacular.” The next step for the library board and the historical society is to continue their education campaign. Gibson says the groups are going to be talking to different groups around the city and mailing out informational newsletters at the end of the month and appearing at pub-
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lic events. “We are just going to push along, which is difficult given our short time frame,” she said. “There is a letter going out closer to the day people get to the polls. Hopefully we will have some more concrete dollars at that point. We are going to be at Spooktacular (on Oct. 24) and we are going to be speaking to other groups on the area. We are open to speaking with anyone.” Trail residents will be voting on the Riverfront Centre in conjunction with municipal elections on Nov. 15. To request information regarding the Riverfront Centre, call Gibson at 250-3688782.
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CP Rail rep respond to nighttime train schedule for discussion. The first was in response to repeated accusations that the train whistles seem louder and longer than they were previously. Lovecchio explained that the whistle is regulated and the deci-
bel level is constant but that the length the whistle blows is controlled manually. He will be requesting proficiency testing in the whistle operation. The second thing he pledged to take to
the company for discussion was a suggestion that some form of shuttle vehicle be used to transport the rail workers from Castlegar to Trail, rather than running the train to reposition workers.
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It was standing room only at Castlegar council chambers on Monday as a representative from CP Rail answered the public’s questions regarding the railway’s nighttime schedule. By Betsy Kline Castlegar News
In response to complaints about the change in train schedules CP Rail sent a representative to Castlegar city council’s meeting Monday night. Mike LoVecchio, Director of Government Affairs, made a presentation to council and listened to comments and questions from the audience for over an hour and a half regarding night-time trains through the region. The comments were often filled with frustration and emotion as speaker after speaker expressed concerns over safety issues and the troublesome sleepdepriving whistles. During his presentation LoVecchio explained what has taken place. “We made a decision to change our operation locally and improve its efficiency. On Sept. 22, 2014 we
consolidated our daily movements in the West Kootenay.” As a result of the changes CP was able to redeploy three locomotives elsewhere. Another stated benefit for the company was changing the locomotive idle time from up to 12 hours a day to less than three hours a day. LoVecchio also emphasized the fact that the use of the train whistle is an integral part of safety and is required by law at all level crossings. He explained the only way in which whistle cessation can take place. First, the railroad and the municipality must agree to work together to achieve whistle cessation. Following that the municipality must notify certain parties as laid out by Transport Canada guidelines. Next there must be a review of all crossings by an engineer. Finally, the municipality must
indemnify the railroad from any incident at a crossing. “It is a detailed process and takes time,” Lovecchio stated. There are seven crossings within Castlegar. Councillor Heaton Sherstobitoff reported that her research showed that the outfitting of the crossings with lights and gates alone would be about $300,000 per crossing, not including the consultation process or liability issues. “This recent impact on our community is really unacceptable,” said Coun. Deb MacIntosh. “You have impacted the business community. Corporately you guys have done us wrong. I think that you guys owe the community along the tracks an apology. You need to relook at things. Not only is your company 24/7, our community is 24/7.” LoVecchio repeatedly responded to
complaints about the nighttime noise with, “we are a 24/7 operation.” He added, “the decision was made to improve the efficiency of our operation,” regarding the new night schedule. “I would like to have a company that would work with the community a little bit,” said James Nichol, a biology professor at Selkirk College. “I know it is about the bottom line and I know that people have jobs, I know engineers have to work, I know that freight has to get from point A to point B. But there has got to be a compromise. I cannot see a better way to destroy a town… than letting the residents of town not sleep.” The CP Rail representative made no concessions at the meeting; however there were two areas that he said he would take back to the company
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The Golden City Days 2014 Committee is extremely grateful to the following sponsors and donors for their generous support and contributions:
• Canadian Heritage • City of Rossland • Columbia Basin Trust • EZ Rock • FortisBC • Nelson & District Credit Union, Rossland Branch
• RDKB, Area B • Rossland News • Teck Trail Operations • The GOAT • The Rossland Telegraph • Trail Daily Times
• Alpine Drug Mart IDA • Alpine Grind Coffee House • Birchbank Golf • City of Rossland Public Works • Crews Control Flagging • Delicious Baby & Toddler Boutique • Ferraro Foods, Rossland • Hall Printing • Kootenay Poooh Busters • Legacy Gift Room • Lisa McCauley • Misty Mountain Pizza • Mountain Nugget Chocolate Company • Mountain Shuttle • Nature’s Den Health Store • Out of the Cellar • Paul Harvey
• Powderhound • Prestige Mountain Resort • Red Mountain Resort • Redstone Golf • Rock Cut Pub • Rossland Chamber of Commerce • Rossland Grocery • Rossland Museum • Rossland Recreation • Rossland Subway • RossVegas Boardshop • Salon Kula • Sourdough Alley Holdings • Sweet Dreams Cakery • Tara Holmes • The Flying Steamshovel • The Red Pair Shoe Store • Valerie Cross
Our sincere gratitude goes to the many individuals, business owners, and community groups who participated in events, dressed in period clothing, hosted events and booths, volunteered their time behind the scenes and/or during the weekend events, shared their talents onstage, generously donated goods and services, created turn-of-thecentury store displays and held special sales events, purchased GCD items, and supported the committee’s efforts to bring you a fun-filled family festival celebrating our rich pioneer heritage! Special thanks to Terry Brinson, Mike Williams, Lisa Henderson, Jackie Drysdale, Kristen Coull, Sylvia Mair, Bev Rintoul, and Val Rossi for their dedication and commitment in producing the weekend’s events!
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Trail & District Churches Who are you giving thanks to? Thanksgiving is a great Canadian institution, a time for us all to sit down over a special meal and give thanks. There is a lot to be thankful for. Often the most significant things in our lives are the things we take for granted: people we love and need in our lives; the food which both nourishes us and gives us enjoyment; the society around us which supports us in countless ways. I’m sure you have your own list, and that you will be remembering all these important and beautiful things over thanksgiving.
made that way by a creator who shaped the chaos into a garden for us to live in. Thanksgiving is a time for us to be thankful to that creator for all the blessings we enjoy. It is a time for us to recognise that we cannot earn or deserve these blessings. The rain does not fall because we deserve it. The seeds do not grow because we earn it. Most of our lives come as blessings from God. Thanksgiving is a great time to remember not just what we are thankful for, but who we are thankful to.
But I want to ask a different question. Who are you giving thanks to? I believe that it is the more important question of thanksgiving. Sure there are a lot of overlooked things to give thanks for. Thinking of these is easy. But who to give thanks to is a more challenging question. Do we give ourselves for making good decisions or for making the effort to sow seeds which have borne fruit? There’s no doubt that there’s some credit we deserve, but we are generally very good at giving ourselves that credit. Much of what we are giving thanks for does not fall in that category.
Rev. Neil Elliot St. Andrews Anglican Church
Most of the benefits we are thankful for are things which ‘just happen’. We plant the seeds, and weed and water our gardens, but seeds grow because of the life in them. Our world is, or can be, a beautiful, nourishing place to be. It was
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Synod on the family will test the Pope’s credibility
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ver the next two weeks, Catholic bishops from around the world are meeting in Rome to discuss challenges facing the family. The extraordinary synod, as it is called because this gathering of bishops falls outside the usual three to four year cycle of meetings, will shape the discussion for meetings in 2015. The synod on the “Pastoral care of the family in the context of evangelization” could be a pivotal moment in Pope Francis’s papacy, demonstrating the degree to which the louise bishops of the world accept the pope’s vision for Roman Catholicism. Everyday Theology In a groundbreaking interview with the Jesuit magazine America in September 2013, Francis spoke about the need for the Church to engage with the world, to focus less on questions of sexual morality and more on the merciful love of God. He likened the Church to a “field hospital”, healing wounds and touching hearts; and, he cautioned against a Church that is too much like a laboratory, shut off from everyday life and focused on a “compendium of abstract truths.” It is my view that these two images of the Church will be at odds, vying for precedence over the next weeks. The synod will either chart a new course, or reiterate the same old attitudes that a majority of Catholics have already rejected. In the west, there are great expectations for change in the Church’s attitude and practice towards divorced Catholics who have remarried without obtaining an annulment from the Vatican. These expectations have arisen in large part due to the pope’s pastoral style and the groundwork laid prior to the opening of the synod. In advance of the synod, Francis took a risk; he asked the world’s Catholics to respond to a questionnaire on the family. This novel approach engaged lay people, and gave them hope that they might finally have a meaningful voice in the hierarchical church. In the west, those voices make known that the Church is too much like the laboratory Francis wants to avoid; responses indicate that there is a significant gap between the lived experience of Catholics and Church teachings. Francis took another risk when he invited his theologian, Cardinal Walter Kasper, to address the world’s cardinals this past February. Kasper, with support of the Pope, spoke to the possibility of relaxing the rules so that divorced and civilly remarried Catholics could receive communion. The German cardinal’s approach, which is to re-interpret and adapt Church teaching so that its pastoral practices respond to the realities of people’s lives, is in line with the image of the Church as a field hospital. But, Kasper’s views are not universally well regarded. Some bishops, notably Cardinal Raymond Burke of the United States, seem attached to the laboratory. They have publicly rebutted Kasper’s position, putting limits on mercy and insisting that nothing around communion for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics can change. This pope’s words and actions indicate that he wants a more open and missionary church, a field hospital not a laboratory. Has the pope’s imagery of the Church, and his language of God’s mercy and love penetrated the hearts of the bishops who will make the decisions? And if not, what will be the pope’s response? While the topic may be the family, the Pope’s credibility is on the line with this synod.
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Council adopts motion on e-cigarettes decided to remove the word “ban” from the motion. The devices will also be included in the city’s forthcoming clean air bylaw. Councillor Robin Cherbo brought the matter to council after the World Health Organization called for
regulation of e-cigarettes, as well as bans on indoor use, advertising, and sales to minors. Nelson follows the lead of Vancouver, which recently adopted a similar motion. Nelson’s smoking regulation bylaw, adopted in 1989 and
updated last year, prohibited smoking within all city-owned premises while a clean indoor air bylaw adopted the following year further banned it in most public areas. In recent years, the city has also designated a number of smoke-free zones.
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Management plan presented for Nancy Greene site Submitted ROSSLAND – A community dream is one step closer to being realized. After a long process of public engagement and many official consultations and applications, the Friends of the Rossland Range (FORRS) is rolling out the final draft of a Management Plan for the new Nancy Greene Recreation Site in the high country of the Rossland Range. The Management Plan is required by the Ministry of Forests before the Recreation Site is given final approval. It must be submitted to Ministry by November 1. In the meantime, the Friends of the Rossland Range wish to give the public an opportunity to review and comment on the plan. The Recreation Site will give official status to all of the land between Red Mountain Resorts and the tenure held by Big Red Cats as a place for free public recreation. This is a big win for the community. FORRS wants this plan to work! FORRS has agreed to be the legal body responsible for signing an agreement with the Ministry of Forest’ Recreation Sites and Trails Branch to implement the plan. In effect, FORRS becomes the Ministry’s community partner to make the Recreation Site a reality. This is a big job, and FORRS will be looking for many volunteers. The Management Plan is organized in a number of steps to be carried out through practical hands-on projects, including the creation of a new generation of day-use shelters. Several people have already expressed an interest in getting started. If the Management Plan is accepted by the Ministry, projects can be planned over the winter, and the next work season could be a busy one. The public can view the draft Management Plan on the FORRS website at www.rosslandrange.org, or by contacting Les Carter at retrac01@telus. net, 250-362-5677 for an electronic copy, or a printed copy if required. Comments can be sent to Les at the above email address. A map to accompany the Management Plan is
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City aims to be more energy efficient
BY ARNE PETRYSHEN Cranbrook Townsman
The city is looking to further its efficiencies when it comes to energy use in its many structures and properties. At the Monday, Oct. 6 council meeting, CAO Wayne Staudt gave a rundown of some of the projects that the energy manager is working on to bring about those goals. Last year, the city entered into an agreement with BC Hydro
to hire an energy manager and Jay Armstrong was hired for the role. The position is partially funded by BC Hydro and partially by the city. The first project that was identified with significant energy saving potential was changing the street lights to LED lights. CAO Wayne Staudt said the city had planned to put in the lights this year, but they ran into a snag
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with the province as it was identifying vendors for the product until recently, so the project will likely wait until spring 2015. “We have received some financial grant from BC Hydro of about $40,000 for that. We’ll be pursuing more grants. We’re phasing that project in over three years and we’re just going to do. We might do two phases now in 2015.” One of the first things they had Armstrong as energy manager do was a complete evaluation of the new fire hall to see if there was any energy saving potential at that location.
“That was a really nice report that Jay generated there,” Staudt said. “There are some opportunities there, but given that it’s a new facility, we’re just going to look at those opportunities to see the ones that have a real strong payback — anything that has a payback say in the next year or two we probably will be bringing forth in the 2015 budget for council to consider.” Armstrong finished the fire hall upgrades and has now moved to Western Financial Place. Staudt said that’s where the bulk of the city’s energy use comes from.
Annual energy costs for hydro and natural gas are about $1.5 million a year. “You can see at the back there that 26 per cent of our energy costs are at Western Financial Place,” Staudt said, indicating an attachment in the administration update. The next largest is the waste water project at the spray irrigation, amounting to 19 per cent of energy costs. Armstrong will move onto after the current project. Staudt said city administration wanted to give council an update on the city’s current energy department and would
do another early next year when the new council is sitting. A r m s t r o n g attended the 109th International District Energy Conference. In the report, Armstrong noted that on a small scale, neighbouring buildings can be tied into a common heating/ cooling plant to gain efficiencies. On a large scale, entire corridors could be set up made capable for private and public connection to efficient systems with flexible options for renewable energy. He said it also adds motivation to rejuvenate aging civil infrastructure.
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According to the results tallied from the recent elector response polls, Fernie residents approved the impending merger with West Fernie. With only 14 valid submissions and two invalid submissions in the results, Mayor Mary Giuliano said that this council has concluded that residents are “agreeable” to the boundary extension that will add West Fernie to the city limits. “The two petitions were deemed invalid because they did not meet the six month B.C. residency requirement for a non-resident property elector, as they were Alberta residents who owned property in Fernie,” explained Mayor Giuliano. The proposed boundary extension would have been deemed unapproved by the electors if more than 10 per cent (378) of municipal electors submitted a response form. Had that been the case, council would have moved forward and made a decision on whether to question a referendum vote.
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Few things match the quiet beauty of a sunny winter day on a Black Jack Ski Club track, so seize the chance to join the club as Black Jack kicks off its membership drive with some early added incentives. BY JIM BAILEY
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The Black Jack Ski Club is kicking off its season with its annual membership drive, giving early-birders a chance at some sensational prizes. For those who join early names are entered for draws Oct. 15 and Nov. 10, with the final draw going Dec. 1. Grand prizes include a Gericks $350 gift certificate, a day of Big Red Cat Skiing, and five Red Moutain card 3Packs. Early bird prizes include ski lessons, more Gericks gift certificates, Red 3Packs, passes to Better Life
Fitness and tasty gifts from Alpine Grind and Mountain Nugget Chocolate. But in addition to great prizes, the club has a lot to offer. Located just minutes north of Rossland, Black Jack owns 40-kilometres of scenic groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing, as well as a 2.5-kilometres of lighted track for night skiing, a 2.2km doggy loop, three cabins, a biathlon range, and full ski rentals. “Last year we had 727 members, a new record,” said Black Jack’s Wannes Luppens in an email. “It would be nice
to do even better this year.” Black Jack encourages young and experienced skiers, regardless of skill level to come out and enjoy the recreational low-impact sport. It offers lessons for ages 4-12 through their Jackrabbits and Bunnies programs that run December through March on Sundays and Tuesdays. For those who would like to help, there is an intro to coaching clinic Nov. 15-16 and community coaching clinic Nov. 28-30. If looking to upgrade or for new skiers ready to gearup, don’t miss Black Jack’s
Snow Show and Ski Swap, Nov. 1 at the Prestige Hotel in Rossland. Drop off is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. with sales starting at 11 a.m. With the Black Jack ski racers already training at Mamoth Lakes in California, the highlight of the season will be the Haywood NorAm Races hosted by Black Jack on Dec. 13-14, that brings together the top crosscountry ski racers in North America and beyond. For more info email blackjackskier@gmail.com or to get your early-bird pass online go to skiblackjack.ca.
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Nitehawks home-and-home with Dynamiters
BY TIMES STAFF The Beaver Valley Nitehawks will have a tough test this weekend as they face the 6-1-0-0 Eddie Murdoch division Kimberley Dynamiters in a home-andhome. The Dynamiters’ only loss this season was a surprising 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Golden Rockets in Golden on Saturday. Their record puts them one point behind Fernie Ghostriders for top spot in the division, with the Dynamite holding a game in hand. “We haven’t faced them yet this year,” said Nitehawk assistant coach Kevin Limbert. “Typically they have a good skating team, they have a bigger ice
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surface than most so they’re a fast, hard working team and we expect that this year as well.” Kimberley is loaded with veteran players including Jason Richter and Marco Campanella who are second and third in team scoring. The team’s leading pointgetter is Kimberley rookie Coy Prevost 5-5-10, last season’s leading scorer for the Major Midget Kootenay Ice. The team is also perfect against Neil Murdoch division teams this season, manhandling the Castlegar Rebels in a pair of 7-4 and 7-3 losses last month, and also doubled up the Nelson Leafs 4-2 on Sept. 26. The Nitehawks continue to improve
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and will need to keep up the scoring tempo as they did on the weekend when they outshot their opponents by a combined 157-87, nettting 17 goals in three games in a 6-5 overtime loss to Grand Forks, a 6-5 OT win over Chase, and a 6-4 victory against Spokane. “We watched video last night, and all the things we’ve talked about . . . getting pucks deep, making good dumps, winning battles in the corners, all those things added up to goals, so we’re starting to click and play the style of game we have to,” added Limbert. The Nitehawks host the Dynamiters at the Hawks Nest at 7:30 Friday, before heading to Kimberley Saturday.
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The Trail Smoke Eaters embark on their longest road journey of the season over the Thanks Giving weekend with games in Powell River, Port Alberni, and Surrey. With two games in hand on the rest of the Interior division, the 3-2 Smokies would like nothing more than a sweep over Island and Mainland division teams in order to keep pace with their own division rivals. “It’s game by game, and we want to win the first game and then we’ll worry about the next one, but the goal is to win, so six points is within our reach we just have to make sure we’re prepared and execute,” said Smokies coach and GM Nick Deschenes. The 6-1-0-0 Penticton Vees grabbed sole possession of first place in the Interior division on Wednesday with a 4-2 win over second-place Merritt. The teams were tied with identical 5-1 records going into the game, but the Vees would gain a measure of revenge after suffering a 5-0 loss to the Centennials in their first meeting last month. Trail is coming off a decisive 7-2 win over Cowichan Valley last week, but surrendered its most shots against this season, raising concerns over the Smokies defensive play. “We still gave up 50 shots, and that’s a big number,” said Deschenes. “They were some quality shots and Adam Todd probably had his best game.” Todd will likely get the start this weekend in at least two of the games, however, goalie Brett Clark has been cleared to play, and Deschenes says he’ll start one of the weekend games. Despite a combined six wins between the Kings, Bulldogs, and Eagles, it will still be a hard road in which every point counts. The Powell River Kings hold down third place in the Island division with a 2-3-0-1 record, and have been inconsistent all year with their only wins coming against division rivals Alberni 4-3 on Sunday and Cowichan, 8-4. But Trail will have to neutralize the Kings leading scorer and Denver commit Jared Lukosevicius, 4-7-11, who scored two goals against Trail in their only meeting this year, a 4-3 Smokies win in overtime. Trail then faces Alberni, 2-4-0-0, on Friday, with veteran defenceman Kurt Gosselin leading the team in scoring. The Bulldogs have struggled, with their only wins coming against the Kings, 4-3, Sept. 27, and 4-3 over Victoria last weekend. Incredibly, every one of the Bulldog’s six games has been decided by one goal, including a 4-3 loss to Penticton, and a 6-5 setback to the Mainland division leading Prince George Spruce Kings. After going winless in its first six games, a rookie-laden Surrey Eagles team has won two in a row, including a 3-2 overtime win over Salmon Arm on Wednesday. The 2013 BCHL champions are the lowest scoring team in the league, averaging just two-goals per game, and have 13 first-year players on their roster. The Eagles’ are led by 20-year-old Chase McMurphy and former Smoke Eater Zane Schartz who was traded to the Eagles Oct. 1. Trail returns to the Cominco Arena Saturday, Oct. 18 for a tilt against the Langley Rivermen.
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Kootenay Conference Eddie Mountain Division GP W L T OL Pt Fernie 8 6 1 0 1 13 Kimberley 7 6 1 0 0 12 Golden 10 5 4 0 1 11 Creston 8 2 5 0 1 5 Col. Valley 8 1 6 0 1 3 Neil Murdoch Division GP W L T OL Pt Nelson 9 5 1 2 1 13 B.V. 10 4 3 1 2 11 Spokane 10 4 4 0 2 10 Grand Forks 11 5 6 0 0 10 Castlegar 10 4 5 1 0 0 Okanagan/Shushwap ConferenceD Doug Birks Division GP W L T OL Pts Kamloops 10 6 3 0 1 13 Revelstoke 9 4 4 1 0 9 100 Mile 7 4 3 0 0 8 Sicamous 10 4 6 0 0 8 Chase 9 2 4 1 2 7 Okanagan Division GP W L T OL Pts Osoyoos 10 10 0 0 0 20 Summerland 9 6 3 0 0 12 Kelowna 9 4 4 1 0 9 Princeton 9 3 3 1 2 9 N. Okanagan 9 2 5 0 2 6 Tonight’s Games Kimberley at Beaver Valley 7:30 p.m. Grand Forks at Fernie 7:30 p.m. Golden at Columbia Rockes 7:30 p.m. Castlegar at Nelson 7 p.m. Saturday Games B.V. at Kimberley 7 p.m. Kelowna at Fernie 7:30 p.m. Columbia Valley at Golden 7:30 p.m. Revelstoke at Castlegar 7 p.m. Creston at Grand Forks 7 p.m. Spokane at Nelson 7 p.m. Sunday Games Nelson at Castlegar 2 p.m. Revelstoke at Grand Forks 2 p.m.
Greater Trail Minor Hockey Pee Wee AA Saturday at Cominco Arena GTMHA Smoke Eaters vs Penticton 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Cominco Arena GTMHA Smoke Eaters vs Penticton 8 a.m. NHL Today’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m. Calgary at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Winnipeg at San Jose, 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.
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LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7) American League All AL games televised by TBS Today’s Game Kansas City (Shields 14-8) at Baltimore (Tillman 13-6), 8:07 p.m. Saturday Kansas City at Baltimore, 4:07 p.m. Monday Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA Tuesday, Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA x-Wednesday, Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA
x-Friday, Oct. 17: Kansas City at Baltimore, TBA x-Saturday, Oct. 18: Kansas City at Baltimore, TBA National League Saturday San Francisco (Baumgartner 18-10), at St. Louis (Wainwright 20-9) 8:07 Fox. Sunday San Francisco at St. Louis TBA Tuesday, St. Louis at San Francisco TBA Wednesday, St. Louis at San Francisco TBA Thursday, x -St. Louis at San Francisco TBA Saturday, Oct. 18 x- San Francisco at St. Louis TBA Sunday, Oct. 19: x- San Francisco at St. Louis TBA x-if necessary
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All Times Eastern East Division GP W L T PF PA Pt Hamilton 13 6 7 0 281 289 12 Toronto 13 5 8 0 341 357 10 Montreal 13 5 8 0 245 313 10 Ottawa 13 2 11 0 222 328 4 West Division GP W L T PF PA Pt x-Calgary 14 12 2 0 392 263 24 Edmonton 14 9 5 0 373 285 18 Sask 14 9 5 0 320 320 18 B.C. 14 7 7 0 292 269 14 Winnipeg 14 6 8 0 324 366 12 Week 16 Friday’s games Hamilton at Toronto, 7 p.m. Saturday’s games Ottawa at B.C., 10 p.m. Monday, October 13 Saskatchewan at Montreal, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton, 4:30 p.m.
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Elementary School Gym and Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Fruitvale Hall. Cooking without Mom is on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Montrose Hall. Foodsafe is on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fruitvale Hall Club Room. Cost is $89. Zumba will kick it up Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the Fruitvale Hall and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Montrose Hall. Bootcamp is on Mondays and/or Fridays from 5:45-6:45 a.m. at the Tae Kwon Do Gym. Yoga is on Wednesdays from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the Montrose Hall. For more information, call Kelly at 367-9319.
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There are no wish to thrive or have games this a conflict between supmonth (October) porting one neighbour’s “Select a difkids and another’s, or ferent month from one child or nephew or the calendar bar grandkid over another. above.” More than a few people That is what I see here, for example, have DAVE on my Windows 7 season tickets to both every time I go in the the Smoke Eaters and KIJHL web site and the Nitehawks and Sports ‘n’ Things click on, “Schedule.” must eschew the use of That is what I saw one or the other when for the 2013/2014 season, as well. their home games conflict. In this It is annoying to me, but it market, even a few extra butts in should be infuriating for team oper- game seats can make a significant ators. Just in case you live in an difference to, “bottom,” lines. area in which several KIJHL teams So, despite the fact it was probare an easy drive from your home, ably entirely unintentional on the the league apparently does not want leagues’ parts - this is a very favouryou to know if there are any games able disposition of dates, Good On in nearby rinks other than the one You, schedule makers. that is home to your first choice • Another big week for the team, which you can find by click- Smokies and Hawks. Both teams ing through to their individual web can build on positive outings last page. weekend. There are a few KIJHL areas with • Don’t, by the way, let recent more than one team within an easy post-season results fool you. Clayton drive of many fans’ homes, but Kershaw of the Dodgers may be the unless you are willing to visit mul- next Sandy Koufax - and he has tiple individual team sites, informa- begun his dominance at a much tion on who is playing when and younger age than the still-vital where is unavailable. Brooklyn/LA leftie from back when. Around here, the Nitehawks Kershaw just completed, despite have one home game this weekend, missing five weeks through an then are in venues north for two injury incurred the season opener weeks. Castlegar and Nelson are in Australia, one of the three or four local teams, too, and one shouldn’t best pitching seasons in baseball have to be familiar with their logo to history - he was dominant in almost find out if there is an easily access- every category of results and carried ible sports entertainment option the Dodgers into first place almost that doesn’t include sitting on one’s by force of will as much as talent. couch. Meanwhile, the Cardinals beat Dear KIJHL, it is a disgrace. Fix the Dodgers fair and square with it. their team approach against LA’s • Meanwhile, for a change, the me-first one. schedule makers for local junior BUT, major league umpiring is hockey have done an estimable job getting worse almost across the for this month. Nitehawks home, board and the league can apparently Smokies away, or vice versa, most come up with nothing to improve of October. the work rate and fundamentals of In small, mixed markets like ours, its officials except add more timewhere many hockey fans would like consuming replays. That means to support both their junior B teams there is less and less of a baseball and the regional junior A franchise, reason to attend the games and schedules arranged like that can more and more of one to watch make a difference. them on television. When the schedule breaks like Good thing we have decent ball this month’s fans do not have to and a nice little part to entice us choose between the two clubs they here during the season.
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Enjoy fitness classes for free? Come on out to the Aquatic Centre on Tuesday. Boomer Ballet class will run from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. A gentle form of ballet in a low-impact fitness class format. We also will offer the Pilates Based Mat Class from 11 to 11: 45 a.m. This class is designed to build strength, coordination, and flexibility for all fitness levels. Classes focus on a systematic set of floor exercises that help strengthen your core while engaging in a full body
workout. Both classes are taught by Sarah Joyce. Come out and give them a try. Run, Jump, Throw for ages 7 to 10 is an introduction to Track and Field, and starts on Tuesday at the Willi Krause Fieldhouse from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Instructor Dan Horan teaches the proper skills of running, jumping and throwing and the technical skill progressions for track and field events. This is a co-ed program. Call to pre-register at Trail Parks and Rec, 3640888.
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Report illegal dog breeders, sellers to police Mailbox
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arrest them. Have you called the humane society? If the dogs are being mistreated, the humane society should get involved. Also look into local noise ordinances and check out your homeowners or neighborhood association, if there is one, and find out whether there is any type of intervention or mediation available to you. Dear Annie: You’ve printed several letters about thank-you notes, so I hope you can help with my dilemma. I recently attended a wedding, and I gave the couple a substantial amount of cash that I placed in a card. It has been over a month, and
entire life to what was best for him -- as all mothers do. I dreamed that one day he would marry and have children, enriching our family. Then he meets “the one,” and she is accepted and welcomed. We help them get settled and offer financial assistance and emotional support, because I want my son and his family to be happy. And then one day it starts. You are no longer greeted with open arms. You have to call first before stopping by (even if you are next door). You get lectures about “boundaries,” and in the worst case, you are exiled. Do you want to know what I think? I think there are rotten little girls who need to control their men and are too insecure to accept their mothersin-law as “Mom” and instead see you as the “other woman.” They show no respect. A mother has a relation-
ship with her son that should be cherished, not destroyed. I pity their own daughters if they are raised by such messedup women and can only hope that karma prevails if they have sons of their own. -Unhappy Mother of a
Son Dear Unhappy: While we agree that some daughters-inlaw can be insecure and jealous of their mothers-in-law, we completely disagree when it comes to dropping by without calling first. Too many
parents trespass all over their children’s boundaries, as if they don’t apply to them. If you want to be treated with respect, you also have to show respect for the married couple. We don’t care whose mother you are.
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I have not yet received any acknowledgement. My concern is that perhaps the cash was lost. Should I ask whether they got it? -- Unsure in New York Dear Unsure: We suspect the couple has not yet gotten around to writing their thank-you notes. We’d be impressed if they had done so within a month. Please give them a little more time. If you don’t hear anything in another two months, it is OK to phone and ask whether the gift reached its destination. It is always safer to have a gift sent to the bride or groom’s home, or hand a card with a check to the couple, the parents or the best man. Leaving cash on a gift table is risky. Dear Annie: I am tired of hearing women complain about their mothers-in-law. I have raised a son, sacrificed, worried, lost sleep, worked jobs I didn’t want and devoted my
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Dear Annie: My next-door neighbors are breeding and selling dogs illegally. Sometimes they have as many as 18 dogs in the house. The problem is having to put up with all that barking, and even worse, the smell permeates our driveway, porch and yard. It is disgusting. We are retired and have a beautiful home. We cannot enjoy our own yard because of these neighbors, and selling is not an option. I have tried everything from attempting to reason with them to reporting them to the city and animal control centers, to no avail. Each agency passes the buck. In addition, I am sure they are not paying taxes on this illegal business venture. What other avenues can I pursue? -- Barking Up a Tree Dear Barking: Have you tried the police? If this is an illegal enterprise, the police should
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relationship with a partner or close friend is full of surprises today. This partner might make demands for more space or more freedom. (Possibly this person is you.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Something unexpected will occur at work today. It could be praise or a raise, or it might be a malfunction with high-tech equipment. Keep your fingers crossed. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Love at first sight will happen for some today. Surprise flirtations and unexpected invitations to social events will delight. Take note: This could be an accident-prone day for your kids. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Something unexpected will change your home rou-
tine today. For example, you might buy something that is exciting or high tech for where you live. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today is full of pleasant surprises! You might meet new faces or see new places. Stay light on your feet, because plans might change suddenly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Unexpected news might impact your finances favorably today. You might get a raise or a chance to explore a better job. You even might find money. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You feel restless and eager for adventure today! (That’s why adventure will find you.) Go with your impulses, because they will lead you to something unusual and exciting. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel restless today. You have that feeling that
you are waiting for the other shoe to drop. Spontaneous situations require you to stay light on your feet and ready to act. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might meet a real character today, or perhaps someone you already know will surprise you. Either way, this is not a boring day, especially when relating to groups (classes, meetings or conferences).
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your boss or someone in a position of authority might throw you a curveball today. Don’t react too quickly. Think before you speak, because this could be to your advantage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) An unexpected travel opportunity might fall into your lap today. Likewise, a chance to take a course or
study something unusual also might come your way. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might hear surprising news about inheritances or anything related to the wealth of your partner or the resources of someone else. Hopefully, this means money in your pocket! YOU BORN TODAY You want life to be exciting! You are easygoing and likable, and have a vivid imagina-
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tion. These combined qualities make you sociable and skilled at interacting with others. You are an excellent team player and work well with others. This year is the beginning of a fresh, new nine-year cycle for you. Open any door! Start a new business activity. Birthdate of: Matt Bomer, actor; John Nettles, actor; Jane Krakowski, actress. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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For Hot Shots Hockey, Tiny Tot Skating, Kids soccer, T-ball and Dance Beaver Valley Recreation is looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess initiative to plan and instruct programs in Fruitvale or Montrose. In addition to the above programs, we are interested in offering new programs, so please apply and state which program you would like to offer. The candidates must enjoy working with children, be fun, outgoing and patient. Rate of pay will be a discussed percent of the revenue collected. QUALIFICATIONS: • Criminal Record Check to be completed prior to start of the program • Previous experience working with children APPLICATIONS: • Will be accepted until 4:00 pm, October 17, 2014 Applications can be dropped off at the Beaver Valley Arena or mailed to: Beaver Valley Recreation Box 880 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Or emailed to: kwalker@rdkb.com Beaver Valley Recreation would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
We have an opening for a temporary Full-time Personal Lines Representative in our Trail location. This position will last for approximately 12 months. This position provides the full range of personal/ general lines and travel/medical insurance products and services to new customers & processes renewals & mid-term endorsements consistent with branch procedures & binding limits. Provides full range of provincial vehicle licensing & insurance services. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of skills, ability, education, experience, and motivation: • Level I Insurance License • Minimum 1 year experience in an insurance environment with Autoplan Sales experience and some exposure to general lines products and services • Ability to communicate well in a sales and service environment, both verbally and in writing, and to provide service oriented solutions to clients • Ability to organize work to meet deadlines within an environment of constantly changing priorities • Familiarity with the Windows operating system, internet access and email applications, and office automation software such as Word.
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We wish to express sincere thanks to all of our friends and family members for their many acts of kindness and sympathy in the recent loss of our beloved Kerry. Phone calls, flowers, food trays, cards, baking, cooking, and visits were received with deep heartfelt appreciation.
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Integra Tire, Woody’s Tire & Auto is looking for an experienced full time TIRE TECHNICIAN If you have experience mounting and balancing tires, are available for full time employment, and work well in a fast paced environment please contact Woody at Phone 250-364-1208 woodystire@gmail.com or in person at 1995 Columbia Ave in Trail First Presbyterian Church in Trail is seeking applications for the position of church secretary. This is a permanent part time (9 hours) position, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To view job description please visit www.firstpctrail.ca Please apply by Friday, October 24, 2014 to: Lorraine Webber, 1139 Pine Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 4E2 or email: secprsb@telus.net TRANSIT BUS DRIVERS, Trail & Castlegar area; Class 2 or higher with air; Clean drivers abstract; No criminal record or pending charges; Capable of interacting courteously and professionally with general public. Pickup application at: Trail Transit Services, 8170 Old Waneta Rd, Trail, BC V1R 4W9 250-364-3262 **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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The School District is seeking applications from qualified persons for the On-Call List in the following area: Clerical: • Business College Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent • A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a secretarial or clerical position • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite on PC and/or Mac Platforms • Rates of Pay: Library Asst-$22.26/hr; Office Asst-$23.01/hr; Administrative Asst-$24.34/hr Direct Student Support: • 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 Drivers License For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www. sd20.bc.ca Closing date of accepting applications is 12:00 NOON on Monday, October 20, 2014. Send applications including cover letter, resume and references including contact information (email and phone number) to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, BC V1R 1R2 (Fax: 250-364-2470). Please send 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.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
In Christina Lake is closed. All equipment is for sale. Please call for info. 250-447-9323 250-447-9559 cell 250-444-2400
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Rossland rare new executive suite, furnished, utilities included, wi-fi, W/D, 1 Bdrm quiet, 250-362-5960 Teck shut-down: fully furn. apts., Rossland. Wi-fi, BBQ. Weekly rates. 250-362-7790 TRAIL, 1BD. loft suite in triplex. $450./mo. + utilities. 1250-428-6788,1-250-428-7351 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888
TRAIL, newly renovated bachelor suite, very bright, private patio. N/P. N/S only. $650./mo. including utilities. 250-231-4546
2005 Chev Ext Cab 4x4 very good condition, well maint, lots of extras, 130,000 kms $13,200 OBO 250-505-4317
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1134 Marianna Cres.,Trail. Sat. Oct.11, 1-4. Spotless, bright, updated, move-in ready 2bdrm. home in desirable location. Won’t last long at $189,900. Photos at kijiji ID# 1011459826. 250-364-1940.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
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Real Estate Houses For Sale 3BD., 2BTH. well maintained Trail home. Finished basement with rental potential, many great upgrades. Photos available. $162,500. Call 250551-0261 Houselink.co
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Glenmerry Townhouse Totally reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, no strata fee
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250-368-8423 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 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
ROSSLAND, Downtown, apt and rooms for rent, short-term/ long-term. 250-231-8015
3 BEDROOM house for rent, available immediately, located at 462 Rossland Ave. in Trail. F/S, W/D. $675./mo. plus utilities. Phone 250-368-1237 Home w/acreage, RENT TO OWN. Casino. Nothing down, great terms. 250-368-9558 Mobile Home in Thrums 3 bdrms, deck, F/S, W/D in quiet 15 unit park 250-304-9273. TRAIL, 2BD. cozy, character house in Lower Warfield. Ref. $700./mo. 208-267-7580
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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo. 250-368-5908 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897
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Dynamic is having a Clearance Sale, misc wood products,excess landscape material, tools, sawmill equipment, large trucks forklifts & much more we are located in Castlegar 1839 Brilliant Rd. Sale starts Sept 15th runs to Oct 15th
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Merchandise for Sale 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
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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
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Waneta $369,900
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Sat. Oct 11 • 1 - 3pm 2088 Old Salmo Rd, Fruitvale $199,000
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Trail $152,500
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Sat. Oct 11 • 11am - 1pm 202 Diana Cres., Sunningdale $269,000 ED AT TIV MO
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Montrose $559,000
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Fruitvale $259,900
Wayne DeWitt........ ext 25 cell: 250-368-1617 Mario Berno ........... ext 27 cell: 250.368.1027 Tom Gawryletz ...... ext 26 cell: 250.368.1436 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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All new Ford F-150 leaner, meaner, tough and strong By Howard J. Elmer
levels available now and this year, the popular FX4 off-road version becomes San Antonio, Texas – In 1948 Ford redea package that can be added to any of signed its pickup truck and introduced the trims. Cradling that luxury is a new the F1. cab that’s two-inches wider and has rear Marketing at the time ran ads shouting seats that get more legroom. Storage about the “Million-dollar bins have been added cab” emphasizing how and the 40/20/40 seats Ford’s claims will carry six adults comfortmuch money Ford had spent to redesign just the have to play out on ably. The SuperCab, the cab of the new half-ton. roads, across Canada, rear suicide doors now That first F-series truck was open flat along the box indeed all new – and so is in the coming years to 170 degrees, no more its great-great-great-great but from what I’ve getting trapped at the grandson, the 2015 F-150. seen in Texas, I’d say mall. But the big update Looks is all about electronics. A Giddy Up! After several generations new instrument cluster of rounder, then-squarer Howard J. Elmer is larger and all the front ends the 2015 draws gauges are video-proinspiration from the ’48. jected. Because of this The horse-collar grille is brought back you can configure the cluster however with a much more angular hood; in fact, you want – add info or subtract, it’s you’ll see many more lines in the metal up to you. The centre console screen is thanks to the all-aluminum body. These eight-inches wide and displays the views are design elements, but they’re also offered by the new 360-degree camera. needed for strength. On each side of the Four cameras around the truck stitch grille are distinctive new C-clamp headtogether a birds-eye view displayed on lamps while above the glass a cut-in the screen. Toggle through other screens shades the windshield. This truck is also for expanded views in front, behind and 2.5 centimetres lower than the old one, to the sides. Great for parking, not to perhaps signalling the end of the overmention hooking up trailers. For your active thyroid problem most trucks have gadgets, Ford offers 12V plug-ins but been experiencing for the past 20 years. also 110V power. A new inverter pumps Around the back, the looks encompass out 400 watts of power (plugs in the a laundry list of new features like a powfront and back). New and improved drivered tailgate, second-gen pullout step er assist features include BLIS (Blind that moves the grab-bar inside the gate, Spot Information System) that also in-bed lighting, new removable tie down sees cross-traffic; Adaptive cruise system and even built-in cargo ramps. control; Lane-Keeping system; Active park assist; rear view camera; reverse Inside sensing system; auto high beams and Luxury is becoming a key selling feature of the F-series. There are nine trim rain sensing wipers.
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differential locker has been added. This truck churns mud better than ever. Verdict Payload is up (to 900 kgs) and so is towing (approx. 5.5 tonnes) yet overall body weight is down by 317 kgs. Ford offers four engines and even the smallest 2.7L EcoBoost will still tow up to 3.8 tonnes. The cab is quieter, yet larger. The floor is flat yet has more storage compartments. The dash is less cluttered yet offers more information. Do you sense a theme here? Consider that the design phase of this truck took four years and the testing was the most intense ever. The result? A list of improvements a hockey rink long – that’s a fact. Now, how will they all work together? Well Ford’s claims will have to play out on roads, across Canada, in the coming years. But from what I’ve seen in Texas, I’d say Giddy Up!
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Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. >$3,500 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by model and excludes. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. 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Friday, October 10, 2014 Trail Times
What you see ... Ron Wilson photo
It’s that time of year again where turkeys, domestic and wild, tend to tread a little lightly. Ron Wilson snapped these wild turkeys strolling around the Birchbank golf course on Wednesday. If you have a photo you wish to share with our readers email it to editor@ trailtimes.ca
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KOOTENAY HOMES INC.
1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca
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1880A Kootenay Avenue, Rossland
1834 4th Avenue, Rossland
This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.
This is a 3 bdrm home features wood floors, wood burning stove, bright open porch and a garden shed. This home needs some maintenance and TLC. If you are handy, this could be a great opportunity.
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
$362,500
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!
$119,900
1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale
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Builtin 2008-this 4 bdrm/3 bath home still feels brand new. Vaulted ceilings and lots of sunlight throughout-open floor plan with lovely hardwood floors. Double garage and fenced yard. Move in and enjoy.
1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail
For Lease
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Oct. 11 11am - 1pm
Saturday, Oct. 11 12 - 2pm
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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
Mary Martin
250-231-0264
1850 Daniel Street, Trail
mary.martin@century21.ca
$165,000
2017 Valleyview Drive, Trail
River views, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, new roof, new furnace, central air, and a 2 car garage. The list goes on. Come check it out!
Renovated and affordable! If you are looking for a 3 bdrm 2 bath fully renovated home, this one is it! Check it out: NEW plumbing, roofing, electrical, bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, flooring, paint, windows, light fixtures and a new water main line. Off street covered parking too!
Prime 66x105 building lot in Fruitvale alongside newer homes. Nearly flat, excellent mountain views, serviced and ready to go. Excellent value here!
This Shaver’s Bench home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. The price is right. Call today!
$109,900
This house has is all... great location with a fabulous view of the river. 4 beds/2 baths and plenty of room for the whole family. Have your REALTOR(R) call today for an appointment to view.
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
408 14th Avenue, Genelle
$439,000
1894 Mountain Street, Fruitvale
$65,000
2040 McBride Street, Trail
$149,000
Richard Daoust
250-368-7897
richard.daoust@century21.ca
Mary Amantea
250-521-0525
mamantea@telus.net
Bill Craig
250-231-2710
bill.craig@century21.ca 1274 Paquette Drive, Trail
$529,000
Ultimate executive rancher! Like new 3 bed/3 bath home with open floor plan custom kitchen, fireplace, 3-car garage and much more!! Call your REALTOR® today! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
NEW
531 Turner Street, Warfield
$169,000
Built in 2009, this compact charmer is perfect for single, couple or empty nesters that want modern open concept, low maintenance living. Home features vaulted ceilings, heated garage, private yard and comes with New Home Warranty. Call now before its gone. Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$215,000
250-231-0153
Looking for space to grow or start your business? This Rossland package could be it! Over 2,600 sq. ft. on a 101 x 190 paved lot. Call me for your personal viewing. Call Richard (250) 368-7897
LISTING
deannelockhart@shaw.ca
2705 Columbia-Kootenay Road, Rossland
$670,000
1756 4th Avenue, Trail
$159,000
Deanne Lockhart
2099 - 3rd Avenue, Rossland
1059 Tamarac Avenue, Trail
This solid home has a great shop/ garage and low maintenance yard. There are 3 bdrms on main, 2 bathrooms and very large rec. room. It is perfect for the handyperson who would like a workshop/storage. Quick possession possible.
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
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
$335,000
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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
Art Forrest
250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net
Christine Albo 250-512-7653
christine.albo@century21.ca
Dave Thoss
250-231-4522
dave.thoss@century21.ca
Dan Powell
Christina Lake 250-442-6413
powelldanielk@gmail.com