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Things are shaping up to be a record year for Rossland’s accommodation revenue. In the first eight months of the year, $3.15 million dollars has been generated by the 11 accommodation

businesses in Rossland’s reporting program. This compares to $2.97 million dollars for the full 12 months in 2012 and $3.53 million dollars for 2013.

“This is great as we are already way ahead of every previous year except last year. I fully anticipate that 2014 will be our

best year ever,” said Deanne Steven of Tourism Rossland.

Tourism Rossland compiles accommodation revenue reports based on the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). This involves accommodation properties collecting two per cent of the nightly rate on stays that are less

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than 30 nights. Deanne has been collecting and tracking the data since 2006 as a means of measuring the status of the visitor economy.

“This is the only concrete number we have for the state of the industry,” she said.

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These figures can be used to calculate estimates on new money brought into the economy by visitors and what they spend at local restaurants, gas stations, local stores and on groceries.

Deanne explains, “This accommodation revenue gives us a snapshot of visitor expenditure across the service industries.”

Each month accommodation properties with four or more rooms remit the two per cent MRDT to the provincial government. The B.C. government then distributes these funds to tourism organizations throughout the province. Funds dispersed back to Tourism Rossland are used for marketing ini-

tiatives, aimed at creating awareness of the destination and motivating visitors to visit Rossland.

There are 11 accommodation businesses in Rossland who meet the government’s criteria on collecting the tax. Combined, these 11 accommodation businesses can sleep a total of 1250 people per night.

Deanne puts the increased revenue down to big events and festivals such as ski races and Golden City Days. The Black Jack Ski Club NorAm ski event brings in skiers, their families, their coaches and the waxing crew for week-long stays. Snow making equipment at RED Mountain Resort will also be beneficial to seeing this accommodation revenue fig-

The graph shows total revenue generated by Rossland’s accommodation businesses with four or more rooms.

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With the municipal election coming up this Saturday, November 15, Rossland’s Youth Action Network (YAN) wanted to encourage the city’s adolescents to develop their understanding of local politics, form opinions and have a voice. Each Wednesday since October 15, students have been meeting at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning to discuss topics of importance to them.

“Just because you cannot vote, doesn’t mean you can’t have a say and influence local politics,” was the not-for-profit group’s catch line.

Mike Kent, director of YAN approached past debate coach and Rossland

Secondary School’s Teacher-Librarian, Nicola Kuhn to facilitate and lead the discussion. Many of the group’s conversations centered on a viable, public education for Kindergarten to year 12 in Rossland. An additional topic was the issues surrounding recreation where students and their families want to see a change in the regional relations between municipalities and a review of the fee structure for residents of Rossland.

“A lot of Rossland’s youth are involved in extra activities held in Trail, and are looking for equitable fee programs.” says Ms. Kuhn.

Thanks to these sessions participants are now up to speed and savvy on studying available information in regards to

the candidates running for election.

“We spent time reading the candidates’ Facebook pages, news articles and interviews to get a sense of their platforms. From there, we came up with a series of questions, that students asked at the all candidates meeting held for youth at Seven Summits Center for Learning,” Nicola explains.

After several meetings, the group decided that one of the most powerful ways they could make change was to encourage citizens of Rossland to exercise their right to vote.

“We had many youth come out and make buttons,” explains Nicola.

In 90 minutes the group made 220 buttons. In an effort to increase

Youth Make Change participant, Aven Cosbey, interviews the voting public in an effort to encourage voter participation at the municipal election this Saturday, November 15.

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Have your say this voting day

Only 37 per cent of eligible voters voted in the 2011 election in Rossland 2,587 voters are only 958 people!

This is certainly a figure that makes it ironic when people say their vote does not count.

Todd Pugh, Executive Director of CivicInfo BC said, “Typically the smaller the community, the higher the voter turn-out.” In the 2011 municipal election, neighbouring towns Montrose and Trail similarly exceeded provincial voter turnout averages with 44 per cent and 31.5 per cent of eligible voters taking to the polls respectively.

The BC Stats 2009 report also found that 70 to 79 year olds are the most consistent voters. Rossland residents have a median age of 39.9, making this older demographic a small portion of eligible voters for our city. The bulk of Rossland’s eligible voters are aged between 30 and 59 years, accounting for an estimated 73.65 per cent of eligible voters.

The BC Stats report also found that those from households with higher median incomes, larger proportions of older individuals, and a greater proportion of university educated citizens are more likely to participate and be consistent voters.

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Voter participation is dwindling. BC Stats has recognized that “across established democracies, the proportion of citizens who turn out to vote has been on a steady decline since the 1960s. British Columbia is no exception.

“The provincial average for the 2011 Municipal Elections saw 29.5 per cent of eligible voters take to the polls. Rossland, while higher than the provincial average, has also experienced a similar downward trend. In 2008, 51 per cent of eligible voters had a representation in Rossland’s Municipal Election, this fell to only 37 per cent in the 2011 election.”

A BC Stats report titled Exploring Voting Behaviour In British Columbia 2009, found that “a citizen is more likely to vote if they perceive that their vote will have an effect on the outcome of the election.”

CivicInfo BC, who facilitates free information regarding local government across the province, estimates there to be 2,587 eligible voters in Rossland. Thirty-seven per cent of

nizations and the City of Rossland are doing their part to ensure every eligible voter takes to the polls for the November 15 election. The Rossland Rotary Club organized an All Candidates Forum while the City has placed information in all post office boxes and the local grocery store encouraging residents to vote.

Squamish council candidate and former Arnold Schwarzenegger stunt double, Peter Kent, has gone one better and pledged to set himself on fire if voter turnout exceeds their 2011 level of 40 per cent.

A pledge Rossland candidates will probably, and understandably, not be matching.

You can pre-register to vote at Rossland’s City Hall or at a polling place on election day. Two pieces of identification, including one piece with a signature are required. You must have been a Canadian Citizen and living in B.C. prior to May 13, 2014 to register to vote on general voting day.

This November 15 help steer the direction of your community’s future for the next four-year term by voting!

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Thursday, November 13, 2014 Rossland News Kootenay group publisher: Chuck Bennett Acting publisher: Karen Bennett Advertising: Lisa Wegner Operations Manager: Jennifer Cowan

OUR VIEW

Remember to vote Well, the time has finally arrived. In three days, voters across the Kootenays will go to the polls and elect, or in some cases reelect, a council, mayor, school trustee or regional district representative.

It seems fitting to be going to the polls now, especially considering on Tuesday we were all paying homage to those who have fallen in battle.

Remembrance Day ceremonies remind us of the sacrifices made by brave young men and women who laid down their lives, so we could still have the right to vote.

They defended democracy and allowed us to live in a world where we are free to choose a government, whether it be municipal, provincial or federal.

Voters should remember that it is not only a right to vote, but a hard won privilege.

Sure some campaigns have been more heated than others. Some controversies have occurred and heated debates have broken out.

But that time is almost over.

The candidates have done their jobs.

Signs have been posted, speeches have been given and hands have been shaken.

We in the media have also done our jobs.

Stories written, meetings covered and ads sold.

Now it’s time for your job.

It’s the public that decides the outcome of any election, not the media, not the campaign managers and not the candidates. It’s time for you to do your job.

On Saturday get out and vote. There is nothing more important than to take part in the democratic process. It should be mandatory.

No excuse is good enough to stop you from doing your duty.

Don’t waste this opportunity to do the very thing that young men and women fought for and died to defend.

Cast your ballot.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Like many Rosslanders, I have a young family. I love Rossland and I choose to live here because it is an amazing place. I am excited by our upcoming election.

Why? I tend to follow politics and though typically engaged, I’ve become apathetic and frustrated by our current city council as communications between residents and the City has deteriorated and the list of city-led actions (and inaction) that show little accountability has grown. These actions include such contentious issues as the arena scandal, hiring city staff without due process and the inability to admit wrong doing in the face

of an eye-opening Auditor General’s report.

My experience attending council meetings was that council generally failed to ask questions and questioning by the public and fellow councillors were shut down by the mayor. Asking good questions was seen as negative or not being a team player whereas in reality, it brought to light overlooked and important issues that could have saved our community a lot of money, a lot of time and a lot of embarrassment.

The good news is that there is an opportunity for change. Rossland has a great line-up of candidates who have potential to bring new

energy, fresh ideas and some humility to our city hall. I believe the great line-up has stepped forward as they too are frustrated and want to be part of new leadership, positive change and accountability for our tax paying dollars.

The next council needs to widen the agenda of what community means and involve the residents in key decisions. I see a key function of the city and its governing structure as responding to residents’ feedback and communicating regularly where our tax dollars are being spent and why.

My future Rossland includes a mayor and council who listens to

the citizens, asks for our input and then works creatively to make our dreams a reality.

So fellow citizens, when deciding where to cast your vote, I encourage everyone to consider who has engaged you in the past? Who has a track record of asking hard questions to ensure our city has systems in place to be accountable to the residents? Who has asked you what you love about Rossland and what do we need to change?

The decisions made today determine our future. Get engaged and vote November 15!

Michelle Laurie, Rossland Resident

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Arts/Entertainment BOOK REVIEW

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With the tremendous success of his bestseller Indian Horse still in our minds, Richard Wagamese offers us Medicine Walk, a beautifully and painfully honest novel about a father and son’s last days together.

Nearing death after years of hard drinking, Eldon Starlight asks his sixteen-year-old son Frank to take him to a place he knows in the backwoods to die, and then to bury him there. To this point Eldon has spent little time with Frank, and for Frank that time has consisted of hurtful experiences and broken promises, which he can’t shake. He has been raised instead by an older man and from him has learned how to live in BC’s wilderness. But he agrees to his father’s request, and they set off on a journey of physical and emotional struggles and discoveries.

The journey is the “medicine walk,” and it’s not just Eldon’s

last effort for healing; it also is Frank’s chance to treat pains from the meetings with his father and unanswered questions about his mother. And, we learn quickly that walking and telling stories can be two of the most powerful forms of healing and treatment.

The importance of stories — yes, of their content, but also of creating them, of telling them to others and ourselves, of listening to and interpreting them, of realizing that some should have been told earlier, and of learning why some have certain tellers, audiences, and times to be told — lies at the heart of Medicine Walk, and with stunning grace Wagamese reveals this importance to us and makes it clear to Frank and Eldon.

This importance is not just the force that inspires the novel’s scenes; stories are the source on which characters live in its world.

Becka, the one person Frank and Eldon meet on their journey, helps Frank to understand this point as they watch Eldon, who is sleeping fitfully, shivering despite being close to the cabin’s fire. Frank wishes aloud that he had learned much earlier the stories his father is telling him

only now: “I get that some things take some workin’ up to. But he could die tonight fer all I know.”

“He won’t.”

His father moaned and the kid regarded him. “He don’t seem much of a warrior to me.” He sipped at the tea.

“Who’s to say how much of anythin’ we are?” Becka said.

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Comes to dyin’, I guess we all got a right to what we be lieve.”

“I can’t know what he be lieves. He talks a lot, but I still got no sense of him. So far it’s all been stories.”

She only nodded. “It’s all we are in the end. Our stories.”

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Frank wants answers, he wants the one story that connects gaps in his past and helps him figure out who he is and who his father is, but only with time and listening will he understand that there have been challenges in telling stories that make Eldon who he is. To learn what these challenges are — and what they mean for his father and him — Frank must finish the medicine walk with Eldon.

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This recently published novel is by a Rossland author, and is a great read. My impressions on the first few pages were how well Ms Ellis writes, and I was very quickly drawn in by the plot. Several families have established a communal farm in B.C. following total global economic collapse. Not only is survival a constant concern, but the land is without law and they must protect their farm against raiders who are desperate for food and are willing to kill to get it.

The leader of the farm is a powerful politician named Richard who is charming and intelligent, but also aggressive, egotistical, and ruthless. His wife Natalie becomes increasingly disenchanted with his ideas.

She is drawn to Richard’s brother, Daniel, and the feeling is mutual.

As the reader, I found myself continually (and usually incorrectly) trying to predict what would happen next. Not only are the adventures exciting, but this is an interesting study of the themes of good versus evil, and of loyalty versus desire. It is also a study of the intricacies of interpersonal relationships.

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Former provincial and federal election Green Party candidate Andy Morel is campaigning once again — this time with his sights on local government.

The 55-year-old has been a resident of Rossland since 1998. He’s a self-employed carpenter/handyman and runs a nordic skiing business called Kootenay Nordic Ventures during the winter months.

He’s has experience on non-profit boards, having served as a director on the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and as past-present of Black Jack Ski Club.

“I know what it takes to work as part of a cohesive and collaborative team,” Morel says, noting his background in recreational leadership.

“There’s a lot of excellent candidates in the running this year, who have a real interest in addressing some of the hot-button issues that previous councils haven’t been able to resolve.”

For instance, Morel says there’s a problem with the Chief Administrative Officer being on long term sick leave and having another person acting in that position.

“There’s been issues with the CAO for as long as I’ve lived here,” he says.

“We need to have more consistency from the person in that position.”

Morel also wants to improve communication between council and residents. He suggests that ev-

Greg Granstrom has served on Rossland council for nine years, one as acting mayor and six as mayor. The husband and grandfather is finishing his current term as Rossland mayor, and is seeking a position on the city’s six-seat council.

He’s been a resident of Rossland for more than 30 years, and worked as the public works foreman for the Village of Warfield until retirement.

The number one challenge I see facing council is to continue to maintain taxes at an affordable level, as highlighted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Their 2014 municipal spending watch report shows that Rossland has been able to keep taxes below the rate of inflation. I am very proud of that and this is one of the things we have to continue to ensure for our community to remain affordable and sustainable.

We work very hard as a council to eliminate excess and to focus on core services. Infrastructure replacement is one of the most significant issues facing our sustainability, so we must also make sure we implement our asset management planning process. One of the biggest outstanding issues that requires a resolution is the entire liquid waste management planning at the regional district.

eryone on council should be available to meet casually with residents at least once every couple of months.

“We could call it ‘Beers and Banter’ or ‘Coffee and Communication’ — either way, it’s just a time for Rosslanders to have a drink with us and share what’s on their mind,” he said.

As for community initiatives, he’s strongly in favour of Rossland having a broadband Internet and wants to see the skatepark move ahead.

“There’s been a lot of talk about these things, but nothing has come to fruition,” he said.

Most importantly, Morel wants to keep Rossland affordable for all demographics, including young families, entreprendures, seniors and singles.

“It’s important that they can afford to own homes, find jobs and continue to support the economy here,” he says. “We can’t let our taxes get out of control. Fiscal responsibility is definitely my top priority.”

To learn more about Morel, visit his campaign website andymorel.ca.

Upgrading to a level two sewer treatment will cost in the neighbourhood of 27 to 47 million.

We need strong representation at the regional district to ensure Rossland’s voice is heard. It is also very notable that our recent sewer crossing agreement reached between the three participants is a significant step forward in the relations between our adjacent municipalities.

Rossland has a very strong volunteer community and I think it’s very important that we continue to support their very valuable efforts.

I think it is important that we build a strong council and I look forward, if elected, to working with the team to move Rossland forward in a positive way.

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Kathy Moore, 61, Rossland City Councillor for six years, is passionate about municipal government and looks forward to working for the betterment of Rossland in this new role.

Prior to retirement, she was a partner in a marketing and sales management consultancy.

Earlier, she was a corporate National Sales Manager, responsible for 36 employees. She has a law degree and, while called to the Bar, did not practice. Her education has given her a solid background for critical thinking and a propensity to ask difficult questions. She is happily married and has a grown son with a family of his own. She has been a taxpayer since 1997 and a full time Rosslander since 2003.

Municipal governance is multi-faceted, picking just one challenge is difficult.

Kathy understands that an overarching priority must be fiscal responsibility. Providing the best value for the taxpayers’ money is paramount.

This doesn’t mean cutting budgets as much as it requires smart spending and careful analysis of all proposed projects and expenditures. Robust policies and procedures are required to ensure residents are getting good value and the best services for their tax dollars.

In addition, Kathy wants qualified members of the community to work collaboratively with Council and city staff to develop budget recommendations for cost savings and efficiencies.

Other major challenges: Setting goals and objectives for the new term, improving regional collaboration, increasing speed and

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These ongoing projects will require thoughtful planning.

Some residual issues to be addressed: The community deserves a full report on the arena project and a progress report on the Auditor General for Local Government’s recommendations.

Some critical thinking is required on the regional fire service costs; meeting the participating communities’ needs while remaining affordable for the smaller municipalities who must rely almost entirely on a residential tax base will be a challenge.

Kathy believes the region is ripe for renewed cooperation on a number of other shared issues such as recreation, economic development, and arts & culture.

She is optimistic that this election will bring new faces and a new spirit of collaboration to all the local councils.

If she is the people’s choice, Kathy looks forward to addressing these challenges.

She says, “Your vote counts the most at the municipal level. Your councillors make many important decisions that impact your daily life. Please vote November 15.”

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I am seeking the Mayoral position because I know I can be an effective member of the Council, bringing experience, dedicated work ethic and the skills to efficiently get the business done on behalf of the citizens of Rossland.

People expect that their government acts responsibly on their behalf and I intend to do exactly that by changing and improving the communications between council and the community, for greater citizen awareness. One part of that is to respect the community’s concern around the Delegation By-

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law. In house as well, we need to continue to improve financial and corporate culture to achieve excellence and this may include reorganization for greater efficiencies.

If elected Mayor, I look forward to working hard to make the regional relationships a priority, including supporting a feasibility plan that looks at a Regional Municipality, if it benefits all stakeholders.

I feel strongly that the time is right for the Lower Columbia region to thrive by creating economic synergies, that will allow all taxpayers to get the best value for money. Having said that, the issue, going back, that needs to be fixed is the Regional Recreation Service and the use of the Aquatic Centre, which is waiting to be potentially resolved.

I’d really like to see an amicable and financially sound solution for our citizens, contributing a fair share in order that the facility is being used to capacity by the region.

I sincerely hope that I have your vote because I am the right fit for Mayor of Rossland!

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WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday November 17, 2 pm @ Kiro Wellness Center, Trail.

Guest: Christmas craft.. Please note that we do not meet in December. For info, call 250-3689827 or 250-365-6276.

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WORKSHOP Wed, November 19, 7-9 pm @ Red Mtn Resort. Admission: FREE. DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP November 22 @ the Seven Summits Centre for Learning.

This workshop is for youth 12-18

ROSSLAND HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 4 pm @ the Prestige Mountain Resort. Entry fee $3.

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YOUTH MAKE CHANGE! Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Meet with other youth who want to make a difference in Rossland. Discuss local issues and prepare questions to ask the candidates running for Rossland City Council.

ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEY Tuesdays 9:45 - 11 pm Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 pm Join this fun, co-ed recreational program of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary.

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NOTICE OF FRIENDS OF THE ROSSLAND RANGE (FORR) AGM November 26 @ 7 pm. St Andrew’s United Church Hall, 2110 First Ave, Rossland.

ROSSLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES ASSOCIATION - AGM Thursday, November 27, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Refreshments and light snacks will be available thanks to the Friends of the Rossland Museum.We will also be presenting a couple short films in the Cominco Theatre.

Joe Hill Coffee House ANOTHER GREAT SHOW ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16!

As winter creeps towards us, the Joe Hill Coffee House tradition carries on, highlighting these fine performers: • Gabe Mann and Jim Sinclair – Bluegrassin’ • Golden City Fiddlers – Always good to get your toes tapping • Kiana T – Her Joe Hill debut, sweet voice and guitar • Kootenay Jack – Direct from the Rex, can’t keep this guy down!

CANCELLED: REC Volleyball at RSS has cancelled due to low turnout. The Coordinator will try to rally the troups in January to see if there’s more interest.

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years old with intermediate skills, but advanced filmmakers are encouraged to attend. It will cover all the bases, including pre-production, production and post-production. Several computers and cameras will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Adobe Premiere Pro will be the software of choice. Registration is through Rossland Recreation at 250-362-2327.

Newcomers welcome!

TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and have fun!

ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m.

Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477.

Monday 7:00 p.m.

Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play.

Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465.

Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel.

LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSION Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise & knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experienced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email lesanderson66@gmail.com or phone @ 250-362-5532.

FOLK DANCING Starting Thursday, September 4. The dance styles are English Country Dancing and Contra Dancing. Drop in fee is $8 but if you sign up with Rossland Rec. you can purchase a 10 punch pass for $50. No partner required.

ROSSLAND MAKERLAB Thursdays to Dec 18, 2014 7:00 to 8:30 pm @ Seven Summits Centre for Learning Mentors are on hand to help with 3D modeling, printing or for other technology project. For youth 12 yrs and up. This program is FREE.

• Peter Pii Real – Another Joe Hill first!

WRITERS CLUB Every Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee.

Learn from published authors and writers.

KARATE FOR KIDS Ages 6-14 years.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Miners Hall. The class runs from 3:30 to 5 pm.

ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library has lots of great programs and events starting this month: Fridays at 11am the Books and Babies songs and story time happens for little ones 0 to 30 months.

Thursday from 3-4 pm there is something going on in the Library for school aged kids.

Second Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm the Page Turners program for kids 8-11 years old.

Fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm. the Board Games Club for kids 6-12 years.

ROSSLAND ARENA – AVAILABLE ICE TIMES THIS WEEK Looking to rent ice for a game of hockey or a birthday party or special event?

Friday November 14: Any time after 9 pm until 11 pm.

Saturday November 15: Any time after 5 pm until 11 pm.

The lounge is often available at the same time too.

• Keith Robine and Vic Buehler – A rockin’ duo!

Excellent venue, friendly scene, soft seats, goodies, coffee and tea, and only $3 – kids and students free. The best deal anywhere!

It’s in the Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Avenue in Rossland. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 7:00. See you there!

Performers young, old, new or experienced, solo or together, Joe Hill Coffee House is a place to try out your style in public for the first time, or to relax and play for the best audience in the Kootenays. There are no auditions. Just sign up for your 15 minutes of fun. Contact Les Carter, 250362-5677, retrac01@telus.net.

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Fatal vehicle accident On November 11, 2014 at 6:53 p.m. hours police were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle accident in Rossland.

When emergency services and police arrived they found pickup truck had rolled down a steep embankment by Hwy 3B and the Centennial Trail.

A 24-year-old Rossland male was deceased at the scene. The driver and two other passengers were taken to Kootenay

Boundary Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Alcohol and seatbelts are believed to be a contributing factors in the accident. West Kootenay Traffic Services, the Trail Detachment, and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate.

Out of respect for the family, the name of the deceased is not being released at this time.

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Dear Miss Sensibility, I live in a rental apartment here in town (actually a quad-plex) and we have been having trouble with the gutters leaking. I think they need to be cleaned as they have not been done in the entire time I have lived here (over a year). My landlady lives in Vancouver and whenever I phone her to complain about the leaking or ask for the gutters to be cleaned, she just says that she has no money or that her budget has been used for the year. Isn’t her responsibility as a landlord to keep the building space up-to-snuff? What can I do about this? -Wet tenant

Dear Wet Tenant, Unfortunately, dealing with an absentee landlord can be very frustrating at times. Since I am not qualified to give expert legal advice, you will have to settle for what I gleaned from the British Columbia Residential Policy Guideline. The landlord and tenant responsibilities section states, “The Landlord is responsible for ensuring that rental units and property meet “health, safety and housing standards” established by law....The landlord is generally responsible for major projects, such as tree cutting, pruning and insect control.” It goes on to say, “Generally the tenant is responsible for routine yard maintenance, which includes cutting grass, clearing snow.”

If you feel that clogged gutters fall in the category of failure to meet health and safety standards, you could approach your landlord on those grounds. However, it will probably be hard to convince her that it does as she has shown by her actions that she does not think it is a necessity. She will probably feel that cleaning the gutters falls under the category of yard maintenance as it is usually leaves that clog gutters and leaf raking falls under tenant responsibilities. If a repair is needed, that would fall under the landlords responsibility.

If you are physically able, it is probably worthwhile to contact her one more time and offer to do the work yourself and deduct an amount equivalent to your labour from your rent. If she does not agree to that, you will have to decide if a job that only takes a few hours is worth fighting over and if you want to remain soggy until it Sensibly yours,

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L’image du voyage Par Alex Pilon Me voilà nouvellement arrivé à Nelson que, comme ils disent, les choses se passent! Je nage sur une vague de positivisme. Je suis pleinement en ouverture dans ce nouvel univers qui m’entoure et qui dans le fond n’était pas si loin de chez moi, le Québec. Ce qui est beau du voyage, c’est qu’on prend le temps de vivre dans le présent…chose que de plus en plus les gens oublient.

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Attention Residing Dog Owners in Electoral Areas A & B Every person who owns or keeps a dog(s) over the age of 4 months is required to hold a valid license for that dog(s). The impounding fee for having an unlicensed dog is $ 75.00.

The 2015 tags are now available and the fees up to January 31, 2015 are as follows: Neutered male dog $25.00 Spayed female dog $25.00 Male dog $60.00 Female dog $60.00 Dog kennel $110.00

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Survey results for Rossland Rossland municipal Environmental Survey results are in. This gives Rossland voters a new opportunity to check out where Rossland municipal candidates stand on their council’s potential to forge even further ahead with climate change challenges and life-and-community-sustaining measures.

The survey was created by a coalition of concerned West Kootenay citizens who felt it important to find out and publicise the environmental and local democracy views of West Kootenay candidates in the November 15 municipal election. Rossland and area West Kootenay Environmental Survey volunteers refined the earlier version of the survey that went to Nelson, Castlegar and surrounding Regional District candidates.

Responses from ten Rossland candidates are published at www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-FYL57RKV/. Clicking on the “Individual answers” tab and then scrolling forwards and backwards takes readers to the candidates’ full respons-

es, informing Rossland voters about their values, their understanding of some key environmental concerns, and the candidates’ ideas on how local municipal government could possibly address some of these crucial issues.

“We’re happy with the number of candidates that responded. Eight out of 10 candidates beats Castlegar candidates’ 25 per cent response rate to the similar Environmental Survey Committee survey, and comes close to Nelson’s 12 out of 12,” said Antoinette Halberstadt, coordinator of the Rossland volunteers who contacted each of the candidates by email and by phone to remind them to complete the survey.

Rossland volunteer Janet McIntyre, a Dogwood Initiative member working on this campaign team, commented, “It’s a privilege to live in such a vibrant community as Rossland. The successful municipal election candidates will face a wide array of issues, and I hope they will use their influence during decision making processes to place ‘Green’ solutions as their top

priority.”

A local youth expressed his hopes at the outset. “I’m hoping candidates reveal some real plans and actions for a more sustainable and environmentally responsible region, and that these are not empty promises. The health of my generation and those after me are depending on it.”

“In most parts of the world now, in every election Climate change and a sustainable environment are major concerns for voters,” said Montana Burgess, an Environmental Survey Committee participant who also volunteers as Kootenay Regional Organizer for the Dogwood No Tankers/Let BC Vote Campaign.

“The candidates’ answers speak for themselves. This should be a great help for undecided voters who care about clean air, water and land, and healthy communities.”

Authorized by Environmental Survey Committee, Registered Sponsor under LECFA. Contact Thomas Nixon at unctomato@hotmail. com or call (250) 357-2728.

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