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PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ROSSLAND, WARFIELD, TRAIL, MONTROSE, FRUITVALE & SALMO
Outpouring of support helped poppy sales flourish
HOCKEY CANADA’S CENTURY TOUR ROLLS IN TO TOWN
Funds topped $22,000 locally BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff
Trail poppy sales were up this year as was the patriotic passion of Canadians across the country. Prior to Remembrance Day over 19 million poppies had been distributed across Canada leading to a shortage in some regions. And Greater Trail was no different topping last year’s fundraising total. The mood across the country was sombre prior to Remembrance Day on the heels of fatal attacks in Quebec and Ottawa that took the lives of two military members and that translated into an outpouring of support. “That is probably what it was,” said Neil Jarvie, vice president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11 in Trail and Poppy Campaign chairman. Regardless, he added it was gratifying to see more red poppies on lapels. “It is very rewarding. It is not the Legion they are helping, it is the veterans.” This year, money raised from poppy sales and wreath orders amounts to $22,500, or $1,875 per day, for Branch No. 11, but not every sale has been counted yet. See MONEY, Page 2
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Trevor Heyd, tour manager for the Hockey Canada Century Tour, sets up the welcome sign as preparations were under way for the touring display in the Cominco parking lot on Wednesday. Trail was selected as one of four B.C. stops for the tour which features interactive games, video displays and some iconic trophies including the Allan Cup. The tour will stay in the Home of Champions for two days, Wednesday and today, with the exhibit open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The tour is in conjunction with 100 years of Hockey Canada.
CP Rail rep to field concerns at public meeting Friday BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff
A train blasting its horn in the early hours of the morning has awoken a group of upset residents living along the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) tracks. At a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Greater Trail Community Centre, CP Rail will be responding to resident questions and concerns, like those of Russ Babcock in Genelle. Babcock says in all the years he has lived near the tracks, there has never been a night train, until now. “CP Rail has been coming in and out of Trail now for many years,” he said. “They haven't been coming in at night since I can remember and it certainly has been
decades. There is really nothing that has changed in Trail by their main customer, Teck, so there really is no need for them to go at night.” Babcock says the issue he has with CP Rail is how they don't seem to consult those affected by a schedule change. “They seem to have a total disregard for the communities they pass through,” he said. “I can appreciate that they are probably saving a little bit of money now, but I don't think that is enough to justify waking everybody up.” Mike LoVecchio, director of government affairs for the railway, will be representing CP Rail at the event. Linda Worley, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area B director and
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host of the public meeting, says she hopes to be able to help affected residents, like Babcock, have their concerns heard. “I am hoping that people will come to the meeting with definitive things that are bothering them and concerns over safety,” she said. “I do hope for Mr. LoVecchio and CP Rail to see the power of the people.” Babcock says he plans to attend the meeting, which is the second in as many months. The first was in Castlegar and Worley is extending an open invitation to anyone who couldn't find a spot in the last jam-packed information session. She also has her fingers crossed that the railway company has had time to address the issues regarding noise and
scheduling brought up in Castlegar. “I hope we gave them a chance to go back with our concerns from the Castlegar meeting and come forward this time with some new information,” she said. “We will find out in the meeting.” At the public meeting in Castlegar, LoVecchio said he would be looking into the length of the train whistles and would discuss with CP Rail, alternate options for moving employees on the night runs, such as shuttles from Castlegar to Trail. Worley is asking those who plan on attending the meeting on Friday evening to come prepared with their questions and concerns, but to remain civil during this important discussion. See AREA, Page 4
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