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Police meet Slocan residents over de Groot incident

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Many Slocan residents were sharply critical of the RCMP Monday during a public meeting into last month’s incident that left a man dead. Some said the large police response caused them far greater anxiety than the events that precipitated it.

During the calm two-hour debriefing, moderated by former New Denver mayor Gary Wright, three senior Mounties heard also heard concerns about communication during the incident and about trauma police may have caused children.

Peter de Groot, 45, was shot and killed in a cabin near the community on October 13 after a three-day manhunt that began when he allegedly fired a gun on police. For the first two days, residents were told not to leave their homes, while vehicles were prevented from entering the village.

Chief Supt. Frank Smart, the commander of the RCMP in southeast BC, and Supt. Timothy Head, an expert in critical incident management, joined Insp. Tom Roy, the top officer in the West Kootenay/Boundary for the session.

Smart told the packed hall that he recognized the public has “expressed frustration” over a lack of information about the incident, but due to an investigation by BC’s Internal Investigations Office, he couldn’t address specifics and could only speak in generalities.

He said in addition to the IIO investigation and a possible coroner’s inquest, a review will be conducted by a senior Mountie from Vancouver Island. He said he didn’t yet know the full cost of the police response, but acknowledged it was “an expensive affair” involving 150 officers at different times.

Head said the reason for the massive police presence was that they didn’t know where de Groot was until short-

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ly before he was killed and therefore the scene was never considered “contained.” He also said their intention was always to take de Groot safely into custody, and would have involved negotiators but they did not have the chance before the situation turned deadly.

Roy said he would have liked to have done some things differently, but declined to go into specifics. “This was a learning experience, and we learned that a community like Slocan City is almost impossible to lock down,” he said.

“We had a disturbed man in our community who was trying to just get by.

All of a sudden, we have nothing but guns around here.”

Jamie Barber Jamie Barber, a longtime local teacher, said his impression was that police lacked sensitivity. “The cowboys came in with the guns drawn, and somebody was going to get shot. That may or may not be the case, but that certainly was the perception,” he said.

“We had a disturbed man in our community who was trying to just get by.

All of a sudden, we have nothing but guns around here … That to me seems like absolutely the worst way to deal with it. I think you guys way overblew this and as a result, a man is dead.”

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Local teacher Jamie Barber addresses a panel of RCMP officers during a public debriefing Monday in Slocan on the incident that led to the death of Peter de Groot.

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While Kootenay wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence crept through the foliage near Revelstoke last week, tracking a shaggy, photogenic grizzly that he’d spotted meandering along the riverbanks fishing, he wasn’t thinking about Facebook.

He wasn’t concerned with whether he could become Internet-famous. But since he posted a photo of his resulting close encounter with the five-year-old boar, he’s had an overwhelming outpouring of social media interest, with the image ultimately going viral.

And though he’s happy for the attention, Lawrence’s primary concern is reminding people everywhere to be mindful of their relationship with the wild animals that share our planet.

“The photo has gone viral because people are becoming aware that our wildlife are being seriously threatened,” said Lawrence, noting that global animal populations have been plummeting.

He posted the image to Facebook on Thursday. It has since been shared more than 7,000 times.

“The grizzly in the photo was fishing for kokanee and making his way upstream.

I set the camera up at an opening in the brush thinking I’d get a photo of him from across the way. I should have known better than to guess what a bear is going to do,” said Lawrence, whose wildlife photography is currently hanging at the Nelson Public Library.

“They say intelligent species are curious and the big bear was no exception. He approached the camera cautiously, sniffing deeply, then stood up for a closer inspection.

For the longest time he studied the screen and buttons then with a huge long-nailed

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“At which point he kind of shrugged and went back fishing,” said Lawrence.

In an interview with the Star, Lawrence shared some facts about grizzlies.

Bear-viewing and bear photography is now worth between five and 10 times more to the province than trophy hunting, but a provincial hunt is currently underway.

Lawrence said the reason the BC government allows the hunt, which is banned in

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“But many hunters oppose the hunt and 90 per cent of all BC residents in polls say they oppose the trophy hunt,” said Lawrence.

He encouraged all those who have a passion for animals and for preserving their habitats to express their displeasure with the hunt, and to encourage legislators to move towards banning it.

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Nakusp and Howser in the north, to the US border on the south, to the Monashees on the west, and not quite to the southern tip of Kootenay Lake on the east. It does not include Creston.

Other maps of West Kootenay extend further north to include places like Halcyon Hot Springs, Trout Lake, Gerrard, and Beaton, but the city probably wouldn’t find many suppliers there.

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BC ‘dead last’ in introducing poverty plan Nelson Star

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall tabled a poverty reduction and economic inclusion bill to the legislature last Thursday, hoping to encourage BC to catch up with the rest of Canada in introducing anti-poverty legislation.

“It’s not the first time we’ve introduced this bill,” said Mungall, noting it was put forward in 2011 and in the spring of 2014, but was ignored and never came up debate.

There was also a letter and postcard-writing campaign urging the government to act, to no response. But the issue has become of heightened importance since Saskatchewan introduced

a poverty reduction plan on October 22.

That leaves BC “dead last” in the fight against poverty, said Mungall.

“And we’re not only dead last in that we don’t have a plan, we’re also dead last in overall poverty rates. For 13 years in a row we’ve been the worst. We’ve had the worst child poverty for a decade. It’s interesting that Saskatchewan, which has the second lowest rates, has even seen the need to lead.”

Mungall said she has a feeling her urgings may be ignored, but she’s doing everything she can to bring it to debate. She said the decision will ultimately end up on the desk of Finance Minister Mike de Jong.

“If they don’t want to debate my bill specifically, I’m calling on the minister of social development, Don McRae, and the minister of children and family, Stephanie Cadieux, to put something forward,” she said.

Mungall quoted the late Nelson Mandela, and asserted that poverty is a man-made structure that can be “undone by people”.

“But it takes effort. Happenstance, ad hoc or random policies are not getting us to the place we need to be on this. We need to prove we’re a province committed to reducing poverty.

Our current government policies contribute to poverty rather than reduce it.”

Mungall said this is a bipartisan issue.

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Meadow Creek Forest Products says its Lardeau Valley sawmill and operations are running at a “proficient level” and that problems encountered during start-up have been resolved.

The Star received two emails last month, one from an area resident and another from a former mill employee, expressing concerns about the operation.

Inder Johal, an executive with parent company San Group of Surrey, which reached a deal to acquire the mill and its forest license in May, responded to each allegation.

Asked whether a logging contractor has quit, Johal replied “We fired him due to log quality issues and issues with his attitude towards our forestry department.”

He acknowledged a saw filer has left, but said it was due to personal reasons: “We hope the best for him. He was a great asset to our team.” He said two new filers have been hired, one who started working last week and another this week.

As for suggestions paydays have been missed, Johal said cheques have never bounced, but when they changed their payroll system to direct deposit, some employees did not confirm account information in time for their money to be deposited the same day. He said the issue has since been resolved and all payments are now up to date.

He also denied rumors that former Meadow Creek Cedar owner Dale Kooner is part of San Group or has a 25 per cent ownership in the mill.

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“When you see how this impacts families, you’ll see that government action is needed immediately. We have children who are going to school hungry. They can’t sit still, they can’t learn because they’re hungry. We’ve got teachers who shell out of their own pockets to feed the kids in their own classrooms,” she said.

She noted that the first province to introduce anti-poverty legislation was Quebec, followed by Newfoundland, which are governed by different parties.

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Sinixt woman welcome GreG Nesteroff Nelson Star

The chair of the Okanagan Nation Alliance says a local Sinixt First Nation woman was welcome at a reburial ceremony despite her claim the organization tried to prevent her from attending.

Grand Chief Stewart Philip said they gladly received all people of Sinixt descent at the ceremony in which the bones of an aboriginal woman were reinterred — including Marilyn James.

James last week resigned as spokeswoman for the local Sinixt, whose traditional territory includes the Slocan Valley. She accused the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Colville Confederated Tribes, and a longtime associate of “collusion” and deliberately trying to exclude her from the ceremony.

But in a written statement to the Star, Philip said “Whatever the personal circumstances of this resignation, it is deeply saddening that some individuals would attempt to use the collaborative repatriation and reburial of our ancestors to attempt to launch a political campaign.”

“We will continue to focus on protecting and honoring our ancestors and are working towards another ceremony in February,” he said.

James further criticized the two groups for “intervening” in a 2011 BC Supreme Court case in which she and others tried to stop logging on Perry Ridge.

“Both stood against the Sinixt and their attempt to protect the water and the land,” she said. “They are not from here and have no interest other than resource extraction and money.”

Phillip, however, said that neither group took a formal position in that case, and appeared only on the issue of standing to represent the Sinixt. The court found the Sinixt Nation Society, of which James was a member, could not claim to speak for all Sinixt.

James has been a Sinixt representative in the area since 1990 after a burial ground at Vallican was disturbed. Sixty-four sets of remains have since been repatriated to the site since then from various locations and institutions.

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considered the effect of their actions on evacuated children.

Craig Roussain, a custodian at W.E. Graham community school, told the audience he was asked to get pre-school children ready to go when the bus arrived, but balked when he discovered a police officer with a gun on the front seat.

“I said to myself ‘That is not going to happen to daycare kids.’ …

Meanwhile, a plainclothes officer with a shotgun burst through the gate yelling ‘Move, move, move.’

I yelled ‘Stop, they’re only kids.’

It was very scary for everyone.

That level of angst needs to be addressed.” Roussain said he doesn’t know what the children thought was happening, but is aware of one who will no longer let go of their mother.

Smart said he would ensure the handling of the children would be addressed in the RCMP’s review of the incident. Roy explained, however, that police “made specific effort to make sure plainclothes members escorted the kids out of the school.

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Phillip, who is also president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, said the “ancestral repatriation ceremony,” which occurred in September at the Slocan Pool, not far from where a hiker discovered the ancient remains, was “an important and sacred” cultural event.

He said the Sinixt — also known as the Arrow Lakes people — are not extinct, despite a federal government declaration in 1956, and the Colville Confederated Tribes and Okanagan Nation Alliance together represent the interests of thousands of Sinixt descendants on both sides of the border. “[We] have long collaborated on matters in the Arrow Lakes area, including on the protection and repatriation of Sinixt ancestral remains,” Phillip said.

James, in her statement, lashed out at those organizations, saying they did not speak for her.

But Philip said they worked together and with all people of Sinixt descent to ensure the remains were repatriated and reburied respectfully, observing cultural practices and “ancient indigenous protocols.”

Slocan City residents met with the RCMP on Monday night to air their concerns regarding the recent incident that led to the death of Peter de Groot.

Greg Nesteroff photo members or weapons were in the school.”

Don Currie said if the incident had ended with de Groot still alive, the discussion would be entirely different. “I believe we’d be talking about a success.

But what we’re talking about is an utter failure.”

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Residents also wondered about police response to the de Groot incident in contrast to another incident a few years ago where someone went around Slocan shooting at public and private buildings. They said they felt let down by police, who did not make any arrests.

Others complained of a lack of direct communication between

police and villagers.

“The community is upset with how things were handled and how citizens were handled,” Pat Ashton said. “We weren’t allowed into our town. It was very stressful for all. We’re hoping that from what you gather through these reviews, you take a hard look at the actions you took or didn’t take so other communities don’t go through the same thing.”

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No impact on businesses GreG Nesteroff Nelson Star

A market study finds most downtown Nelson businesses believe if Ancron Medical Clinic moves to a new location opposite the hospital, it would have no impact on them.

The study, completed by Chris Holland of Nelson’s Juggernaut Marketing Communications, was a requirement set by city council when it recently approved first reading of a zoning amendment.

Although the report was intended to be confidential, it was included on council’s public agenda package on Monday.

Ancron, which presently operates in the Nelson Trading Co. in the 400 block of Baker Street, wants to build a 15,000 square foot facility on three lots across from the hospital emergency room. It would include medical offices, a walk-in clinic, aesthetics clinic, dispensary, and coffee shop.

That requires the property to be rezoned “limited medical,” a new designation that a staff report calls a “very narrowed version” of a mixed commercial and residential zone, restricting the property to uses normally seen in a medical facility.

Some neighbours object to the proposal, but Holland’s report, based on interviews with 37 downtown business owners and 12 Ancron patients last month, found little opposition.

“Based on analysis of the data collected, the beneficial influence of the clinic on businesses in the downtown core is minimal and its proposed move adjacent [to] the Kootenay Lake Hospital will likely have negligible impact on the surrounding downtown core,” he wrote.

A majority of businesses, who with one exception were not named, said they don’t feel the present clinic generates many customers.

“We get no benefit whatsoever — if they are going to move it would be a benefit because we could expand into their space,” one said.

“Although an argument could be made about the increased traffic, I can’t really measure if the clinic is benefitting my business,” said another.

An employee at Pixie Candy added: “I don’t get any business from the clinic, but the dentist offices give me tons of business.

People don’t like shopping when they go to the doctor, but they like to celebrate after the dentist and they come here.”

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A proposed medical clinic across from Kootenay Lake hospital would have virtually no impact on downtown business, a market study finds.

Most businesses predicted little or no effect on them if the clinic moves.

“I can’t really measure how much impact, but I don’t think it will be significant,” one said.

The manager of a pharmacy said if the new clinic has a dispensary, “It won’t hurt my business in a major way, just provide competition and dilute the local market share somewhat.”

Another was enthusiastic about the inclusion of a coffee shop: “That is a much needed business to complement the hospital. About time, too.”

As for patients, many find the current location convenient, although parking is a source of frustration. Some said being closer to the hospital would be a benefit while others disagreed.

“The new location is a pain — but I totally get why they are moving,” said one.

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move would make little difference to them.

On Monday, city council passed second reading of the required zoning change and official community plan amendment, despite the continued objections of councillors Donna Macdonald and Robin Cherbo.

Macdonald said the market study didn’t have much effect on her thinking. She said while she can support many aspects of the project, she is “struggling” with the aethestics clinic, seeing it as “much more of a business.”

“I think something like that belongs more in a commercial zone,” she said.

The city is now expected to host an open house on the project in January followed by a formal public hearing. Although no specific dates have been set, council gave staff the go ahead to schedule the meetings.

An open house was previously held in March, but several changes have since been made to the proposal.

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Letter of the Day

Election coverage Hands off doesn’t mean safe

Elections are both a boon and a curse to the newsroom. Whether you are writing for a big city daily or a community newspaper, election coverage is a double-edged sword.

The question that must always be answered is how do you decipher what is legitimate news, community news or campaign propaganda? You also have to ensure you are treating every candidate as equal as possible.

And the candidates, as well as their supporters, don’t make it easy.

As part of the campaign, potential politicians are everywhere. Local meetings and events that may not normally attract a huge crowd, will see attendance double as candidates and their promotional teams mingle, network and push their platforms.

Then there are the passive photo bomb attempts.

Neutral coverage is a difficult task when everyone is either jumping into the photo op or wearing promotional

buttons or carrying literature for a particular candidate.

Add to that the letters to the editor which increase in frequency and contain underlying political messages.

While not written by the candidates themselves, they are frequently sent by a supporter or campaign manager.

For editors, it becomes a mine field of what should, and more importantly what shouldn’t, run.

The real fear is will actual news events be missed due to an over infatuation with fairness?

The fact is, incumbents have an advantage because, they are already in the public eye.

Council meetings will still get covered because, simply enough, news is still news.

Media will continue to cover newsworthy events, while trying to avoid unnecessary promotion.

We remain neutral, but just as important, we remain news reporters.

In the past year we have been informed that many of the highway deaths can be attributed to drivers using their cell phones while driving.

We have also seen many ads that exemplify what can happen when a driver uses her/his cell phone while driving. There is no doubt that it is a very dangerous distraction and laws have been passed by nearly all the provinces making this action illegal.

Imagine my surprise and anger that while watching CBC’s Fifth Estate I witnessed an advertisement extolling the benefits of using a hands off device for one’s cell phone thereby making their use safe.

Whether hands on or hands off the phone is a distraction when used by the driver. In the opinion of this writer the CBC should not be accepting these advertisements that seem to imply that using the device makes the use of the phone legal and safe.

Chuck Clarkson Nelson

Cell phones are a distraction while driving.

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Crowd calm while quizzing cops about shooting

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was impressed with Monday’s public debriefing in Slocan on the shooting of Peter de Groot.

Residents (see photo at right) comported themselves well. To be sure, they were highly critical of the RCMP response to the incident and let senior Mounties know, but their comments and questions were almost uniformly thoughtful, measured, and to-the-point.

Following the raucous meeting in

Winlaw after the Lemon Creek fuel spill in 2013, I worried things might get heated, especially with RCMP having served notice that they were prevented from saying anything specific about the incident and had to restrict themselves to generalities.

But I needn’t have been concerned.

Although his presence was welcome, moderator Gary Wright was never required to calm the crowd.

RCMP brass, to their credit, faced their critics head-on, although true to their warning, they offered little new information about the case.

The two senior officers from Kelowna headquarters were particularly taciturn, relying heavily on phrases like “measured response” and “every situation is different.”

But I still thought the meeting was a useful airing of some legitimate grievances.

Local Insp. Tom Roy was more plain spoken, particularly in describing his own experiences of being shot at.

When bullets are whizzing by, he said, you don’t spend a lot of time

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CHIEF CHOICE: I was a bit surprised the City of Nelson opted not to promote from within in choosing its new fire chief. Not that Len MacCharles’ credentials are in any way lacking — the deputy chief from Calgary has an exemplary resume — but since 1973, the city has only once hired a chief from outside.

MacCharles, chosen from a large field of applicants, will replace Simon Grypma, believed to be the longest-serving firefighter in Nelson’s

history at 38 years between auxiliary and full-time service, although his tenure in the top job — a little under seven years — was about average length.

The longest-serving chief was Elwyn Owens at more than 18 years between 1954 and 1973. The shortest-serving was also the first, Samuel Calkin, who only lasted two months in 1897 before being lured away by the siren song of the Klondike.

Local historian and impresario Richard Rowberry will soon launch a new website devoted to the fire department’s history. He gave me a

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: I don’t know what, if anything, to read into this, but glancing at the addresses of the 18 candidates for mayor, council, and school trustee in Nelson reveals the majority live in Uphill.

There’s only one candidate from Rosemont, one from Fairview, and one from downtown. Four others live sort of on the fringes between Uphill and Fairview. The remaining 11 call Uphill home.

ALL ACCLAIMED: No election in Silverton after all this year.

Incumbent village councillor Ross Johnson has withdrawn his name, leaving only four candidates for council, who have been acclaimed.

They join new mayor Jason Clarke, who was already acclaimed.

New Denver council was similarly re-elected in its entirety without a vote.

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What we do matters

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its Synthesis Report last month in which it states that the Earth is locked on an “irreversible” course of climatic disruption from the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the impacts will only worsen unless nations agree to dramatic cuts in pollution.

What we do matters.

That belief motivates each of us every morning when we get up and face a new day, whether we’re a truck driver or a member

of the BC legislative assembly. But while the truck driver decides she or he won’t drive at the new higher speed limits in order to save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the majority of our MLAs have decided to put the pedal to the floor.

On October 22, the Liberals voted down Andrew Weaver’s amendment to Bill 2 to delay the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act for six months in order to educate themselves about the consequences to

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the global climate of as many as five LNG plants in BC. This legislation weakens the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act passed in 2007 and as a report from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions points out, LNG exports will not ease global warming. Isn’t it time that our MLAs start behaving as if what they do matters? Isn’t it time for them to stop making climate change worse?

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Put pipes under parking lot Nelson’s corporate energy co-ordinator Fiona Galbraith recently addressed city council about a feasibility study that found burning wood waste in our downtown core from local mill(s) at a cost somewhere between $2 million and $6 million would recover capital cost quicker than a proposed geothermal system that would collect energy from Kootenay Lake to heat and cool our regional pool and hockey rink.

The study is shortsighted. We do not need more huge truck traffic on our narrow wintery highways.

Burning biomass and creating heat to produce electricity make sense at the mill where it is manufactured. They in turn use power at the mill and sell excess to power grid.

Originally when our pool and hockey rink was proposed and constructed, it was suggested by a local citizen that they bury geothermal piping to reduce energy costs to run these high energy community facilities.

They agreed at first but then at the last minute because of pressure it was withdrawn.

Within three or five years it was apparent our energy cost for these important public assets had to be brought under control. There appears to be a bit

of panic now. Trucking wood chips is not wise. Too many moving parts. Highways kill people. Highway trucking is very hard on highways. Big trucks suck beau-coops of energy.

Dig up that huge parking lot; throw some geothermal piping in the ground or as suggested from the “corporate energy feasibility,” pipe energy from Kootenay Lake or both but please don’t crowd our mountain highways with more trucks.

Instead of a “steel clad industrial building” burning whatever on the lower vacant lot beside community centre, I would like to see an outdoor hockey rink with ice piping. In the summer it could be used for other sporting or community events.

I’d be happy to help with this important energy dilemma. We should be very careful when we pay big dollars for consultants. While it is important to provide ourselves with as much information as possible, the relationship between politicians and the consultants they hire with our tax money is getting too cosy.

Tom Prior Nelson

Cops for Kids say thank you On behalf of our entire 2014 Cops for Kids Ride team, I’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the Nelson RCMP detachment and Save-On-Foods for hosting our team for lunch when we arrived into Nelson during the 2014 Cops for Kids Ride.

After a ride out to the ferry terminal, the team was then generously hosted by Leo’s Pizza for dinner, before turning in for the

night at the Prestige Inn. This year, our team raised a record $263,000 and it’s because of our local supporters and hosts like the ones in Nelson that we’re able to continue assisting children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis within Southeastern British Columbia.

As our need continues to grow, we’re working even harder each day to raise essential funds year-

round to wipe out our wait list for funding. Donations can be made year-round by visiting our website at copsforkids.org We look forward to seeing all of our friends and supporters in 2015, when we arrive into Nelson on Monday, September 14.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Can’t shop because of dog I can’t vote in Nelson because I live in Area F. I do shop in Nelson. Let me qualify that. I shop at the mall.

I can’t shop downtown when it’s sunny because I have a dog and she can’t stay in the car. I take my dog with me because we go to the Nelson dog walk so she can socialize and swim.

I don’t want to drive into town twice, once for the dog and once to shop.

My dog is well-trained. She travels with me on my author tours (as a life prop). We have not only shopped in Banff, Seattle, Castlegar, Niagara-onthe-Lake, Creston, Regina, Portland, etc., but my dog, left outside the shop door, or occasionally invited in, has often been talked to, petted and even given an occasional treat.

When my dog is with me, connections are made and smiles appear on faces.

I make a long list of items I want to buy but can’t get at the mall and I take that list with me whenever I go on a trip.

So, even though I believe in shopping locally as much as possible, I am hindered in doing so by your outdated and often ridiculed “No dogs” bylaw.

Voters of Nelson, please vote.

And vote for the people who believe in allowing everyone to come downtown so your town can once again be welcoming to everyone.

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Community EvEnts Wild and Wacky Wednesday at the Nelson Public Library kicks off a poster making contest on November 5, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Make a poster of your favourite teen book. For youth ages 12 and up. Come for fun, friends, food and prizes. First Wednesday of the month. jharris@nelson.ca or 250-505-5683 for more information.

Balfour Church Guild’s harvest coffee party, which is an art show and sale, will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon with the art Want your event advertised here? Please email event details to: reporter3@nelsonstar.com.

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show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Balfour Hall on Busk Road. Admission is $3.

The autumn Locavores’ Feast Vallican at the Whole Community Centre on Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Known as the 100 Mile Potluck, this Slocan Valley tradition will wrap up with lively music from the Mental Health Club, a Valley five-piece dance band. A licensed, all-ages event. Admission is by donation and a potluck item.

For more info go to VallicanWhole.com.

Nelson United Church Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake shop, crafts collectibles, books and mystery gifts. Coffee and muffins, $5, 10 a.m – noon; High tea $5, 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Members and guests are invited to the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 remembrance dinner and Honors and Awards ceremony on Saturday, November 8. Comradeship starts at 5 p.m., honours and awards at 5:30, dinner at 6:30. Dinner tickets are $15. At 402 Victoria Street, Nelson.

Nov 7 - DJ Rabs FREE SHOW Nov 8th - Pumpkin Nov 10th - Buck 65 w/ guests Nov 14th - Prevail + Kyprios w/Prada West, Neph, J Dohe Nov 15th - Aphrodite - Presented by Bassbizniz Nov 17th -Tokyo Police Club, Said The Whale & The Pack A.D. Nov 20th - Elephant Man w/ Mama Sa & Selectah Meszenjah Nov 21st - The Crooked Brothers w/ James Lamb Nov 22nd - JPOD - Presented by AreaOne Events Nov 27th - YukYuks Comedy Nov 28th - FacePlant Funk Jam w/ Slynk Nov 29th - Erica Dee + Justin Pleasure Dec 5th - Smalltown DJs w/ guests

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only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday. montHly mEEtings All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 101 Baker

WorksHops Ellison’s Market free Love Yourself workshop on Saturday, November 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join psychologist Joy Green who has been working for over 35 years with trauma and PTSD, as she shares specific tools and techniques for management. For more information, contact Ellison’s at 250-352-3181.

AnnounCEmEnts Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services: income tax service, low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 250-352-6008.

Is your child between four and six years old or starting Kindergarten? Book an appointment for immunizations at the Nelson Health Unit 250-505-7200.

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Entertainment listings The Civic will host the book launch for Ryan Oakley’s book version of his popular Facebook page Humans of Nelson on November 15. The 232-page book features photos, interviews and quotes. The free event runs from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. Those who pre-ordered the book are encouraged to pick up their copy at the event. Everyone is welcome.

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The Capitol Kid Series continues with The Mask Messenger by Faustwork Mask Theatre on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.

This family-friendly show is $12.50 when you purchase tickets for individual performances in the Kids Series, or you can buy a ticket package that includes four or more Kid Series events and get your tickets for $10 each. For details see capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

moviEs The Civic presents Occupied Cascadia, a documentary exploring how we relate to our environment, tonight at 7 p.m.

Producer Bryan Corcoran will be there in person at the Nelson screening. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Jumbo Wild campaign and the Sinixt Nation.

On November 12, the Civic will have two screening of Days of My Youth at 7 and 9 p.m. This Matchsticks Production film lays

out the joys and struggles of shredding in the big mountain arena, and it showcases the childlike discovery that skiing can offer.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Tickets are $15.

musiC Award-winning celtic performer Lizzy Hoyt will perform at Shambhala Hall on November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Her recently released fourth album, New Lady on the Prairie, demonstrates a mature and refined transatlantic sound. For more information visit facebook.com/selkirkpromusica.

Ontario-based indie rock band Tokyo Police Club play Spiritbar on Monday, November 17 with Said The Whale and The Pack AD. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb. ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

San Francisco psychedelic rock band The New Riders of the Purple Sage play Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. Doors open at 8 p.m. New Riders will play two sets. Tickets are $39.50 at the Capitol Theatre box office (421 Victoria Street), online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, and by phone at 250-352 6363. Tickets also available at Eclectic Circus (460 Ward Street).

Alissa Arnason returns to Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. Her music is instantly familiar and comforting. At 2 p.m. The Kitchen Players,

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Internationally renowned author of The Book of Negroes Lawrence Hill will give a lecture at Nelson’s Mary Hall, located at the Tenth Street campus of Selkirk College on Friday, Nov. 7. Tickets for the reading, put on by the Mir Centre for Peace, are $16 for adults and $13 for students and seniors.

Tickets are available at Otter Books, Selkirk’s Castlegar bookstore or by calling 250-3651281.

Nelson author Kristene Perrone is offering a workshop on self-publishing at Oxygen Art Centre on November 15 and 16. Students are encouraged to sign up before November 8, to ensure the workshop goes ahead. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org.

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Kootenay Local Agricultural Society has questions for candidates

Importance of food security Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

The Kootenay Local Agricultural Society (KLAS) would like to encourage Nelson residents and candidates running in the civic elections to think about the role municipal councils can and should play in supporting a more localized and sustainable food system.

The group represents 80 members, including 18 Kootenay Mountain Grown certified farms in the Kootenays. It believes food security or the availability of food and one’s access to it, is an important topic, especially in the face of climate change.

Marvin Work, KLAS chair, wrote to the Star indicating that a report “entitled Wake Up Call: California Drought and BC’s Food Security highlighted how dependent British Columbians are on food imports from California.”

It went on to say in 2010, 67 per cent of BC vegetable imports came from the US, over half of which was produced in California.

“California’s drought is pushing food prices up and decreasing food exports to BC. The recent changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve and the proposed Site C dam also threaten our precious farm land at a time when we need increased food security.”

Nelson council adopted the Path to 2040 Sustainable Strategy in January 2011. According to the City of Nelson website, “it serves as an umbrella document that sets the direction for future policy and planning decisions.”

Food, food security and agriculture is one of 10 focus areas defined in the strategy. It states the goal is for “all Nelsonites

to have access to affordable, nutritious food that is produced in a socially just and environmentally sustainable manor. The plan lists four objectives: 1. Ensure availability and accessibility of nutritious whole foods.

2. Participate in a coordinated approach to support farmers’ access to the land and resources they need in order to maximize regional food production, processing and distribution.

3. Support and encourage food production, processing and storage within city limits at both the commercial level and individual level.

4. Inspire a greater understanding of the local /global food system and available resources to build community capacity and to foster more

informed, ethical choices.

How council choses to meet the four objectives is up to them.

Work said people can consider asking candidates the following questions, if they are concerned about food security and would like to see local sustainable food production supported.

Questions include: m What role should the Nelson council play in planning and promoting sustainable food systems? m What would be your priority project related to food and agriculture over your term? m A Food Charter sets out a vision for a health oriented, local and equitable food system. If elected, would you support the adoption of a Food Charter in Nelson?

m Is protecting farmland for future generations important to you? Do you agree that all lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) should remain within the ALR? Are there other ways to ensure land is available and accessible for growing food into the future? m Food production and transportation is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. How importantly do you rate the production of food regionally, in an attempt to mitigate climate change? m Would you support the use of municipal lands and infrastructure to support the development of local food systems, for example for farmers markets, demonstration sites, farm incubators, leasing land to farmers, community gardens, food hub?

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Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt.

With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead. But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way. * Clean the gutters. Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic.

Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems. If gutters are backed up with leaves and other debris, then ice dams may form, forcing water to seep in through the roof. That damage can be costly and can even cause the roof to collapse inward in areas with heavy snowfall. Clean gutters throughout the fall, especially if your property has many trees, and be sure to check gutters one last time before the arrival of winter. * Tend to your attic. Homeowners who have attics in their homes might want to add some extra insulation up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of thumb when determining if your attic needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation. * Address leaky windows and doors. Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the wind outside is blowing, take a tour of your home’s windows and doorways, standing next to them to determine if there any holes or leaks that are letting outdoor air inside. If you notice any leaks beneath exterior doors, install some door sweeps to keep outdoor air where it belongs. Leaks around windows can be snuffed out with caulk or weather stripping. * Test the furnace. Homeowners typically do not devote much thought to their furnaces in spring, summer and fall. But with winter on the horizon, fall is the time to test the furnace to make sure it’s ready for the months ahead. Expect a somewhat foul yet brief odor to appear when starting the furnace. That odor should dissipate shortly, but if it does not go away, then your furnace is likely in need of repair. But even if the smell does not stick around, you might want to have the furnace cleaned by a professional anyway. Such cleanings ensure the furnace works efficiently throughout the winter. * Clean the garage. You might not mind parking in the driveway during the warmer months of the year, but why subject your vehicles to harsh winter weather if you don’t have to? Clean the garage in the fall so you have an indoor parking spot throughout the winter season. Protecting your car from the elements can add years to its life and also saves you the trouble of digging your car out of the snow.

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Arts

Internationally renowned author to speak at Mir Centre for Peace on November 7

Lawrence Hill examines Canada’s ugly history Will Johnson Nelson Star

Perhaps because our country’s misdeeds were routinely overshadowed by the epic injustice of long-term slavery south of our border, Canadians tend to have a somewhat white-washed vision of our heritage. But according to international renowned author Lawrence Hill, we have no reason to feel superior to our American neighbours.

“When I toured The Book of Negroes, often I met with stupefaction because Canadians just didn’t know about this history,” said Hill, who will be delivering a lecture at Nelson’s Mary Hall, located at the Tenth Street campus of Selkirk College on Friday, November 7.

“Canadians were more likely to know something about Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King or the U.S. Civil War than they were to know about the history of slavery in our own country. I think we battle up against this notion in Canadian that we’re somehow morally superior to the Americans, which is a dangerous way to think because it prevents us from really knowing who we are.”

Hill’s latest book Blood: The Stuff of Life tackles some of these gaps in historical knowledge head-on, and encourages Canadians to think critically about their past.

“If you truly explore our histories, Canada’s history is just as sordid and painful and full of oppression as American history,” he said.

Recently, Hill drew from the book to deliver a series of lectures across Canada that were broadcast on the CBC. His Nelson lecture will explore the physical, social, cultural and psychological aspects of blood.

“It’s about all the different ways we see our blood,” said Hill. “The way we imagine our blood, I believe, feeds profoundly into the sense of who we are and how we see ourselves.”

The son of American immigrants—a black father and a white mother—Hill comes from multiple generations of ordained ministers of the African Episcopal Church. His mother, originally from a Republican family in Oak Park, Illinois, went on to become a civil rights activist.

Now the author of nine books of fiction and non-fiction, Hill won his first honour for an article published in the Walrus titled Is Africa’s Pain Black America’s Burden?

which won a National Magazine Award.

Hill hopes to encourage Canadians to acknowledge their historical culpability.

“Americans don’t shy away from their slave history, but we do in Canada. I think we have a tendency to bury our heads in the sand about who we are and where we’ve been. This is one of the reasons why I wrote The book of Negroes, to shatter that and bring to light another story.”

That 2007 novel was a runaway critical success, winning the Commonwealth Prize for Best Book and landing him a private audience with Queen Elizabeth II. These achievements vaulted the former Globe and Mail journalist into the international spotlight.

The Book of Negroes is based on the life journey of 11-year-old Aminata Diallo, who was abducted from her village in West Africa and enslaved in South Carolina. Years later she forged her way to freedom by serving with the British in the Revolutionary War. The narrative sweeps her from Hal-

ifax to the jungles of Sierre Leone and finally to freedom in England.

Recently it was announced that CBC will develop The Book of Negroes into a six-part miniseries starring Louis Gosset Jr. and Cuba Gooding Jr. “It was a huge departure,” Hill said of the adaptation process. “Half the reason you write novels is so you don’t have to collaborate with other people.

You can sit in your pajamas and work alone at home. It was rare for me to work in that medium because suddenly I was working in a group of people and not making all the calls. I quite enjoyed it.”

Hill attended the University of British Columbia and last visited Nelson in the 1970s, when he visited as a student.

He said he’s thrilled to be bringing his talk to the Kootenays.

Tickets for the reading, put on by the Mir Centre for Peace, are $16 for adults and $13 for students and seniors.

Tickets are available at Otter Books, Selkirk’s Castlegar bookstore or by calling 250-365-1281.

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Election 2014

Trustee candidates respond to questions The two questions are: The Nelson Star contacted the five candidates vying 1. Why are you running? for seats on the School District 8 board and asked them 2. What do you feel is the biggest educational to answer two questions regarding the November 15 issue in the district? civic election.

NELSON/BEALBY POINT

Bob Abrahams 1. In answer to your first question, I am running for trustee because (1) I would like to see district resource centres re-opened in rural schools.

Nelson students enjoy many resources that rural students do not, thus creating an unequal system of education.

(2) I would like to have more emphasis on the Reading

by Grade 3 Abrahams program.

Statistics show that most students who do not read accurately by the end of Grade 3, drop out of school before acquiring a high school graduation diploma.

(3) I would like to see more emphasis on proper grammar, spelling and sentence construction being taught in the elementary school English program.

(4) I would like to see more funding allocated to special education and have those students taught by professionally trained teachers, rather than by volunteers.

(5) I would also like to see funds allocated so schools that have lost librarians, special education teachers and EAS are able to get them back.

(6) I would like to see report cards contain clear, meaningful comments about a student’s achievements.

2. In answer to your second question, aside from woeful funding by the province, a very important

issue is to return to the class size and composition formula of 2002, before the provincial government illegally changed those provisions in the contract.

Curtis Bendig 1. Everyone has a stake in the future of public education, as a parent of a young child I have a very personal one. My daughter will graduate from high school in 2032, I want to ensure that her generation has a strong, vibrant and resilient public education system to prepare them to prosper in this changing word.

As a trained educator and proud new father, I will infuse new energy into local public e d u c at i o n policy and bring the interests and voice of toBendig day’s parents to the school board.

2. Ensuring public education is flexible and responsive enough to meet the evolving needs of students.

Equally important is increasing public engagement in the educational process. To meet changing student needs, the district needs to foster innovation. Programs like Atlas and the Wildflower school that respond to different learning styles should be cultivated and expanded.

The board also needs to work within its budgets to ensure facilities including Trafalgar are appropriate for student success. Engaging the community on educational issues

ensures new ideas and values come to the board table; this is essential to making the system responsive to the needs of our students.

situations loss of programs. It is my hope that working collectively, we may see this reversed.

NOrTh ShOrE/ EAST ShOrE

Bill Maslechko 1. In response to the question of why I am running for the office of school trustee I present the following.

To me, providing a good education for our children is the key to opening their “door of opportunity” in life. I believe that my background in education as teacher, vice-principal, principal, and superintendent has prepared Maslechko me well for this position.

I am very aware of all the contributors that are needed to provide the safe and caring environment where student learning takes place. I am also cognizant of the fact that for the contributions to be most effective there needs to be harmony amongst the contributors.

Therefore, in order for us to provide the best possible learning environment for our students, positive board/staff /community working relations need to be in place. For me, as a board member, maintaining a positive and supportive working climate is key.

2. I believe it’s the following: Government budget downsizing and contract stripping has resulted in the loss of student support services in a variety of areas and in some

Raeanne Gow 1. K-12 education needs many voices combining to passionately advocate for its success. Our district has many people working tirelessly to create a strong, vibrant education system for our children and youth. I would like to celebrate these efforts.

I would like to be a part of the voice that speaks to the provincial government about our needs. I am running because I have a desire for my community to be discussing education because we all benefit from it.

Gow 2. We need to focus on the positive. We need hope and a sense of accomplishment. I believe that if we can refocus on successes, and shine light on the joys of education, we can move forward to address the challenges facing us today. The district needs more people involved.

We need more volunteers in the schools, more parents involved with PAC, and more people lobbying the government. Our community needs to be strong, positive, and collective.

I want to celebrate education, so that people are attracted to it and wish to become involved.

Lenora Trenaman

1. This is a question I have been grappling with for the past three years. These have been my most challenging since I first became involved with the school board in 1998.

Most recently in e v a l u at i n g this, I have come to realize that not only are my core beliefs solid, they have been significantly strengthened.

Trenaman Public education has to be seen as the vital asset that it is! We need to provide our children with the tools to deal with their and our future! We need to take care of those who are taking care of our students!

For these reasons I will continue to be available and responsive to you and for our children.

2. Sufficient funding — yes, always, improving employee morale — equally important, but what I really believe is most important is attaining and fortifying public attention, interest, awareness and support for our public education system.

Every adult should be paying attention! Every aspect of society is affected by public education! Every adult should be speaking up and supporting it and those who deliver it! Where we are now and where we are going is dependent upon and influenced by our voices. Please support your trustee, Lenora Trenaman November 15.

Q&A with RDCK candidates

The Nelson Star contacted candidates running for positions on the Regional District of Central Kootenay board and asked them to answer two questions regarding the November 15 civic election.

The two questions are: 1. Why are you running?

2. What do you feel is the biggest issue of this election?

ArEA E/rUrAL NELSON

Rick Marken The decision to run for director of Area E was not easy. While I am very content with my business, family and community I found myself and others complaining about everything from taxes to purchasing goods and services out of the area.

I could see trends out of sync with the needs of the community.

One day, I was at the front counter receiv-

ing information from staff of the RDCK. Service was excellent but I observed a bustle of activity which prompted me to inquire about how busy they were and about their priorities.

It seems they have a lot of work and a lot of duties.

Perhaps I could

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help initiate priorities.

My decision was made; I feel my management skills and experience are needed.

My goal is to help create a sustainable and resilient community where we can continue to enjoy arts, culture, recreational opportunities and all the benefits of our diverse and vibrant community.

I clearly see we need priorities and efficiencies, accountability for our tax dollars and transparency by the people instigating initiatives.

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Kootenay Conference Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Nelson 19 12 Spokane 20 11 Beaver Valley 18 9 Castlegar 20 10 Grand Forks 19 6

L 4 6 4 7 12

T 2 0 1 1 1

OTL 1 3 4 2 0

P 27 25 23 23 13

Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 16 13 Kimberley 18 12 Golden 20 9 Creston Valley 18 7 Columbia Valley 18 3

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T 0 0 0 1 0

OTL 1 2 2 3 3

P 27 26 20 18 9

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference W 11 12 8 8 6

L 7 9 8 7 9

T 0 0 2 0 1

OTL 2 0 2 2 2

P 24 24 20 18 15

Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 20 Princeton 18 Summerland 17 Kelowna 19 N. Okanagan 18

W 16 9 10 6 2

L 3 5 7 10 13

T 0 2 0 2 1

OTL 1 2 0 1 2

P 33 22 20 15 7

Leaf Leaders GP 18 18 19 16 17 19 19 7 16 15 18 16 15 15 17 19 14 19 15 9 4

G 7 7 8 3 8 4 6 6 5 4 4 4 0 3 2 1 4 3 1 1 0

A 15 15 12 14 8 10 7 5 6 4 3 3 7 3 4 4 1 2 4 4 0

GOALTENDERS Brett Soles Adam Maida

GP 12 9

W-L-T 9-1-1 3-4-1

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Nelson winning streak snapped at five games

Leafs earn weekend split

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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Kamloops 20 Sicamous 21 Revelstoke 20 100 Mile House 17 Chase 18

PLAYERS Robson Cramer Matt MacDonald Rayce Miller Michael Crawford Aaron Dunlap Patrick Croome Nolan Percival Dylan Williamson Darnel St. Pierre Aidan Geiger Brandon Chow Austin Lindsay Timothy Nichols Cody Paivarinta Aaron Brewer Austin Seaman Jay Sidhu Samuel Weber Brendon Smith Blair Andrews Nico Sidoni

Nelson Leafs’ Aidan Geiger makes a move around Columbia Valley goalie Brody Nelson, eventually scoring his third goal of the game on the play.

P 22 22 20 17 16 14 13 11 11 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 0 AVG SV% 2.42 .903 3.16 .873

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A three goal performance by Aidan Geiger powered the Nelson Leafs to their fifth consecutive win after the local squad defeated the Columbia Valley Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night.

The home town Leafs looked to be in complete control in the early going, holding a 3-0 lead in the second period. However the Rockies refused to say die and battled back.

By the end of the second, the visiting squad had narrowed the gap to 3-1, setting up an exciting third.

Two quick goals in the third tied the game at three apiece until Geiger scored the game winner after taking the puck around a sprawling Brody Nelson in the Rockies net and putting the puck into a wide open goal.

After the game, Geiger said he had a lot of help from his teammates.

“I had some good passes on a lot of the plays so I’ve got to thank the guys. It’s a team effort to win tonight,” he said.

He also said there was a lot of puck luck involved in his hattrick.

“It was good. I seemed to be getting all the bounces right on my tape,” said Geiger.

The victory extended Nelson’s winning streak.

“That’s five in a row, so the guys are happy.”

Geiger said the squad got off the game plan toward the end of the second and allowed their opponents back into the match.

“Coming down the stretch there in the second, we started getting off our game, making some silly plays and stuff.”

He said the Rockies played hard in the third.

“They came out firing and tied it up, but we knew as long as we stick to our systems, we’d get it and I got another lucky one to put us ahead and we were good to go.”

Leafs assistant coach Sean Dooley said the team lost its focus for a short time.

“There were a few shifts there where we kind of shied away from our system and tried LATEST SCORES Friday, October 31 Spokane 7 Columbia Valley 4 Grand Forks 3 Kamloops 6 Castlegar 3 Creston Valley Saturday, November 1 Nelson 4 Columbia Valley 3 Grand Forks 5 100 Mile 4 (OT) Spokane 3 Creston Valley 0 Castlegar 2 Beaver Valley 7 Sunday, November 2 Nelson 3 Spokane 4 Castlegar 7 Columbia Valley 3 to do our own thing and that’s when we ran into trouble.”

However, he said the squad recovered well after losing focus.

“We tried to talk to them on the bench, saying it’s shift by shift and trying to play consistent and stick to our system,” said Dooley.

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He said the Rockies are a tough, hard-playing team.

“It’s more of a lunchbox game than a skill game. You just have to outwork them and win the little battles and when we did we were successful, but you take those shifts off and you see how easily they jump back into the game,” explained the assistant coach.

Aaron Dunlap scored the other goal for Nelson while Sam Young, Carter Melnyk and Dario Piva scored for Columbia Valley.

Adam Maida picked up the win in goal for the Leafs.

On Sunday afternoon, the Leafs traveled to Spokane and saw their win streak snapped.

The local squad dropped a 4-3 decision to the Braves.

Nelson opened the scoring when Rayce Miller found the back of the net in the first period, but in the second, Spokane began to fire back. Sean Collins and Tanner Stolz scored to give the home town braves a 2-1 lead after two.

The third period was a high scoring affair.

Nelson’s Aaron Dunlap tied the game at two apiece but a minute late, Spokane’s Tanner Stolz scored to give the Braves the lead for good.

Collins popped in another to make the lead 4-2 before Nelson’s Nolan Percival closed out the scoring.

Adam Maida stopped 29 of 33 shots in the loss.

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Sports

Nelson squad plays solid soccer but falls short in final

Bombers miss provincials

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The L.V. Rogers Bombers boys’ soccer team fell to the David Thompson Lakers of Invermere in a competition for the provincial spot, ending their season for the year on Friday.

“We didn’t have any of our Grade 12s for Friday, but the Grade 10s and 11s were excellent,” said coach Simon Lidell.

The boys won two games, the first 5-0 against Creston’s PCSS and the second 4-3 against the Kimberley team.

“We only had one sub for both games and the boys were very tired and a little beat up after Friday,” said Lidell.

The boys returned from the Creston tournament on Friday evening for Halloween, then bussed back along with Grade 12s Dylan Bennett, Ryan Lewis and Andrew Tranfo for the next round on Saturday.

“It was freezing cold with driving wind and rain for the first game and we beat Trail 7-1,” said Lidell.

“That got us through to the final. We faced a team from Invermere which the rep team lost to in August. We had not seen the Invermere team this season and I didn’t even know there was a team until they showed up at this tournament.”

The Invermere squad, consisting primarily of Grade 12s, included students who had been playing soccer together for several years.

“They were really good,” said Lidell.

“We were the more skilled team but they were bigger and more aggressive. They had a big striker who was lightning-fast and we were missing Nick Wethel, our centre back.”

Liddell swapped Rowen Meagle into goal, as he was the backup keeper.

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“Dylan Bennett played an excellent game in the centre back position along with one of the German exchange students, Jacob Hagele, but neither of the boys had the wheels to keep up with their big striker and they scored three quick goals off through balls,” he said.

Liddell said the uncooperative weather was frustrating.

“The wind was blowing strong in their direction for the first half, then died for the second half.

They got another couple of goals to go up 5-1 at one point. We made a late rally and scored two late goals but it was not enough,” he said.

The boys lost 5-3, which ended the season.

“The boys took loss with a lot of class and congratulated the Invermere squad. There was definitely some disappointment on the bus ride home, but we have had a great season,” said Liddell.

“Invermere deserved to go through.”

Liddell said all the boys played well but Lewis, Bennett and Tranfo should be recognized for their leadership on the field.

“The kids are looking forward to making another provincial run next year,” he said.

When will we recognize its importance?

Sport a part of our culture

S

port and politics have much in common. Both have the element of competition toward an end goal.

The art of winning and losing is inherent in the game. However, this metaphor thus far in the civic election campaign has been the only mention of sport and recreation.

As if it is unimportant to this community.

There have been essential discussions about growth and development, homelessness, business and arts and culture.

The conversations about culture however, generally exclude sports and recreation as if they are different. That premise is questionable at best and brings to mind that it is time to start looking at them as if one encompasses the other.

Sport is very much a part of our culture.

If culture includes our society or group beliefs and customs (as included in the Webster’s definition) then surely daily, monthly and annual sport and recreation activities and events need to be included.

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our Canadian past-time; or the soccer World Cup football from Brazil, or baseball’s World Series in the US. Global examples yes, but community examples of value are plentiful in our region.

Water, snow, ice, field, indoor and mountain sports make up over 50 volunteer run organized groups and a dozen sport businesses in this city.

Local gyms and recreation programs are wait listed at peak times. Then there’s the whole subset of participants with no affiliation to any group who also

recreate in this area.

If it’s economics that’s your concern, what about the huge financial spin-off from locally hosted sports tournaments that bring in province wide participants?

Is that not evidence enough to prove the importance of sport and recreation to our community?

Why then, is it that a mayor or council candidate has yet to mention sport in their platform? Do they not use the facilities, or stand watching and enjoying as their children or grandchildren do?

Of course work and housing are the primary considerations for living and thriving somewhere.

However, if this is the great city that we all claim it is and want to attract others to we surely need to offer up our best side.

Is it not after all, that after the basics are covered it is our leisure that allows true success, enjoyment and longevity to flourish in our lives?

So I ask again, when is sport and recreation going to be recognized in our region as a part of our valuable culture and what will the next mayor and council do to ensure its longevity?

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Nelson Rod & Gun Club • 701 Railway St, Nelson Drop off items for sale: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m AGM – 10:00 am – 11:00 am Anyone attending the AGM will be the first to the Ski Swap SKI SWAP: 11:00am to 12:30 pm Pay out to sellers: 12:45pm to 2:00 pm *Equipment left at the swap will be donated to a local charity* 15% of sold merchandise goes to the club • $5.00 charge for unsold items

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AREA E/RURAL NELSON

Ramona Faust Saturday, November 8th Mary Hall, Selkirk College Cocktails and silent auction at 5:30, dinner at 7.

A gala benefit for the BC SPCA Nelson Branch to support our spay/neuter programs. A gourmet cruelty-free feast with live entertainment throughout the night. Tickets are limited and partially taxdeductible! Get them today at the Nelson branch (520C Falls Street), Scotiabank, ROAM or Central Bark. Please call 250-352-7178 for more information.

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1. It’s been a privilege to represent the community and to see citizens in Area E become empowered to set goals and achieve outcomes.

There is still more work to do on serious issues such as wildland forest fuel reduction, rural seniors needs, tourism development, the Nelson and District CommuniFaust ty Complex, climate change adaptation, supporting a strong economy and ecology and participating in the West Kootenay Boundary regional hospital board.

I am fiscally conservative and socially progressive. I believe those are attributes that will serve the greater region as well as Area E. There has been a lot of good work done at the board table over the past few years and I would like to be a part of seeing some of our projects through to the end.

2. I believe the biggest issue is the need for collaboration on significant problems and opportunities.

It’s not logical that we will all agree on every issue nor that we will share the same philosophy but if we can have informed and civil discourse and identify those things we agree on as a region then I believe we can improve the lives of our citizens.

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Kevin LePape 1. I am running because there is a need for a strong, clear voice at the Board table to work for improved transparency and responsiveness by the RDCK. Transparency means informing the people about future projects, actively seeking public input, providing timely and accurate financial LePape disclosure including required taxation.

It is a fundamental right of all citizens to have this informa-

Election 2014

The Nelson Star contacted candidates running for positions on the Regional District of Central Kootenay board and asked them to answer two questions regarding the November 15 civic election.

The two questions are: 1. Why are you running?

2. What do you feel is the biggest issue of this election?

tion easily available to them. The RDCK is our government and needs to be better serving its people in order to encourage engagement. It must make better effort to support our goals and aspirations through its economic activity and service provision. We all need to work together and this must start with the RDCK itself.

2. The biggest issue of this election for Area F (and most rural areas) is keeping a lid on taxation.

The RDCK must recognize the burden faced by many families by the requirement to have small water systems meet BC regulations (upfront from $2,000 to $5,000 per connection and $500-plus per year for maintenance). In the face of this the RDCK has an obligation and duty to not further burden families.

Fire protection and water system grants are the priority, everything else must fit within a zero-tax increase budget. Savings must come from within the RDCK itself.

Tom Newell 1. I am running for Area F director because I have a passion for being involved and supporting people. I have been secretary of our water users group for many years now. Professionally my career has been in social housing, high school counseling/teaching and as president of the Nelson District Teachers’ Association. I want to take that expertise to my local government.

2. The biggest issue in the Area F election is one of leadership.

My leadership style is one that is positive, inclusive, and collaborative.

I find what is working and build on those strengths.

Newell Leadership is about observing and listening, prioritizing, finding the proper resources and then moving toward a better outcome.

It is imperative that our Area F director have a proven record of being able to build trusting relationships. Our director will be working in partnership with all the other representatives at the RDCK table and the RDCK staff.

These are the proven attributes that I bring to the directorship.

With that leadership in place then the emergent issues, (whether they are, protecting public spaces; developing more comprehensive regional transit links; improving our waste management system,

etc.) will be developed in a comprehensive, fiscally responsible and sensible way.

AREA G/RURAL SALMO

Hans Cunningham

1. Looking forward to the 2014 election, I decided to run again because there are many important issues, some new, others long standing, facing the regional district. I feel that my knowledge and experience working in the local government area and working with the other orders of government are great assets in resolving these problems to the benefit of the people we serve.

2. The Cunningham question asked was “What is the biggest issue?” However, there are many big issues. For rural directors, the spectre of reduced fire coverage areas and greatly increased fire insurance rates is a large issue. Land use planning, provincial government downloading, effects of the implementation of the new marijuana regulations upon local government, the Columbia River Treaty review, and ambulance service adequacy are only a few of the larger issues facing us.

Of course, efficient operation of present regional district services are of paramount importance.

We are lucky to have a new CAO with a background in the private sector financial area to assist the new board in ensuring efficient operation of all the 160 plus services the regional district provides.

I believe my background and experience will be of benefit and I ask the support of the people I serve.

Werner Kraus

1. Because I wanted to give people in Area G a choice in this election.

2. For me, the biggest issue in Area Kraus G, and I can’t speak to the other areas, is to replace Hans Cunningham with a more suitable representative and that’s me.

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14th Annual Baker Street Christmas Craft Faire, @ Best Western Nelson.

Fri Nov 14th,10am - 9pm, Sat Nov 15th 10am - 5pm Sun Nov 16th 10am - 3pm Admission $2.00 Featuring over 40 vendors.

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November 8th 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Brilliant Cultural Centre Castlegar

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Keynote speakers, Workshops Kootenay Premier Film Massive Choir, Displays Panels, Vegetarian Potluck

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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.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51 requires a bartender for weekends and relief work. A License Serving-it-Right Certificate is necessary. The successful applicant to start immediately.

Please submit resume to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51, 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K5 or by email to: rclbr51@telus.net

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Adults $20 Students $10 To join the choir, register or volunteer contact: nadia@netidea.com 250-825-4517 or sandra@netidea.com 250-352-9871

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Tu-dor Lock & Engraving Looking for a P/T person with retail experience, computer knowledge, good communication skills & dependable. Drop resume to 509B Lake St, Nelson

95% Of all logging truck loads are owned by you.

Michael Smith, Dr. TCM, FMC has moved his practice to 385 Baker St. and is accepting new patients.

Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine. 17 years experience with a focus on digestive problems and Autoimmune diseases.

Call 250 352-0459

In Memoriam

It is with our great honor to send off our â&#x20AC;&#x153;good and faithful servantâ&#x20AC;? to meet His heavenly Father. James (Jim) Leo Pilla of Castlegar BC passed on at Trail Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 28th. He was 78 years of age (4 days short of his 79th birthday).

Jim, one of eight children of Leo and Helena Pilla, was born November 1, 1935 in Humboldt Saskatchewan. His family moved to Nipawin until Dad discovered the beauty of the mountains in the West, where he chose to reside to raise his family.

On October 6th 1962, Jim married Diana Wakeham of Nelson BC in the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate.

They made their home in Castlegar, where they raised three children, Darren, Grant and Wendy.

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Together, Jim and Diana worked very hard to provide for their family, serve their community and to create a hospitable place for people to come together and enjoy. Jim worked loyally for BC Gas for 35 years, leaving a legacy of leadership, hard work and integrity.

Jim and Diana created a â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? for the family to enjoy, to grow and to thrive in all the blessings love can bring.

Jim shared the passion for Jesus, for little children, for the bond of family, for the opportunity to serve others, for the game of hockey, for beautiful gardens, for long walks in the woods, for the company of a person, for the quiet times with God and for the pure joy of a hot cup of coffee between family and friends.

His wisdom is timeless, his faith enduring and his love empowering for all who knew him.

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Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Diana of 52 years, his 3 children (Darren Pilla, Grant Pilla (wife Elaine) and Wendy Delcourt (husband Grant), 7 grandchildren (Megan, James, Allyshia, Craig, Eric, Hannah and Madison), 1 great grandchild (Rosalie) and his very special friend, John. Also surviving are Jim's 3 sisters (Rosemarie Rosser, Christine Lauer and Yvonne Wiebe), his 2 brothers (Ron Pilla and Wayne Pilla) and numerous nieces and nephews.

DAD: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A selfless man who stood tall in a selfish world. A son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandpa and great grandpa, a coach/mentor, a friend, a Savior, a Saint in every way but title. Dad you will be forever missed but never forgotten. Thank you for all you have given. WE love you!!!â&#x20AC;?

The celebration of Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Rising Sunshine Cafe, 2305 Columbia Avenue on Sunday, November 23rd from 12 noon until 4 pm.

It is a drop in Open House to join family and friends in memory of such a beautiful person. If you cannot make this occasion and want to share a moment with his memory, a bench is placed in his honour at the Millennium Park by the swimming holes, where Jim walked with many loved ones and enjoyed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the beauty of an ordinary day.â&#x20AC;?

Jim, a collector of wisdom and a disciple of faith carried many words along the journey; these are some......... â&#x20AC;&#x153;understand God's will, seek to gain spiritual wisdom. Live lives pleasing and honoring to God, do kind things for others, be filled with God's strength, endure in faith, stay full of Christ's joy and always be THANKFUL!!!â&#x20AC;?.

Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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Father - Grandpa It has been two years without you in our lives Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always in our hearts Never forgotten.

Love Arny, Jen, Kelsey, Alicia & Lauren

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3 brdm modular home w/upgrades in rural Castlegar .064 acre w/pool & workshop call Jessica 250 505-7420

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, excellent condition, straight 6, auto, PW, 250,000km, brand new hub and axle, one owner from Kamloops, $4,400/obo.

2001 Ford Explorer XLT, V6, auto, 200,000km, fully loaded including power seat, $3,700.

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

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Beautiful Amber Bay Condo in Nelson, Lake views. Avail Dec 21st. 2Bd & 2Bth. $1300/month incl heat, washer, dryer, stainless steel appliances & underground parking, storage & exercise room . N/S N/P. 250 352-6491

Career Opportunities

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Modest 2 bdrm apartment 5 min out of town $690/m + utilities N/S N/P No Parties 354-4381 Avail immediately W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo.

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Rooms for Rent Room for Rent- Avail Nov 1st for student. Lrg furnished bedroom, shared common area, bath, kitchenette with one other student. Wifi Inc, N/S. Refs. No partiers. $425/month 250 352-5698

RV Pads Cascade Cove RV Park @Christina Lake will have some fully serviced sites available for permanent yearly rental. For info please ph.250447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Want to Rent Single women in 30’s req housing in W/Kootenays tri-cities, near bus route. Can afford $400/m all incl. Responsible, ambitious & clean. Good ref avail plz LM Melaine 352-9916

The Corporation of the City of Nelson is accepting applications for the position of

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Reporting to the CFO, this position will play a key leadership role in the strategic direction of the City. It will have significant impact on all departments in the organization by providing diversified technical and administrative responsibilities in the areas of Financial Management.

Further information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson web site at www.nelson.ca.

Resumes must be submitted no later than November 12th, 2014 at 8:00 am to:

Human Resources City of Nelson

#101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 fax: 250-352-2131 or email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

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Misc. for Sale 2 used good Blizzaks 205/60-16 $40 250 505-9175 Set of 4 Tires Goodyear Nordic 205/65-15 winters on aluminum 4 bolt rims $400 250 505-9175 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!’

20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall Included. Pioneer Steel, Call 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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Heated, secure & insured Pick up & delivery service available 250-365-7416

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

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

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KAMLOOPS

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

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

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

PENTICTON

ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

KELOWNA

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

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

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

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

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CASTLEGAR

Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880

CRANBROOK

215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007

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

TELUS KIOSK

NELSON

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258

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

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944

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