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There will be no Winterfest celebration in Castlegar this year.

The organizing committee has announced that the 19th annual Winterfest Family Celebration has been cancelled due to planned labour action by striking CUPE city workers during the event.

The committee decided to cancel the event after hearing that some participants would not continue in the event if the CUPE city workers were maintaining a picket line.

CUPE 2262 issued the following notice in the form of a media release stating that “CUPE city workers will be maintaining picket lines during Winterfest, including the planned tree lighting on Dec. 5, 2014.”

“When we looked at the situation we found lots of people in the community would feel uncomfortable crossing the picket line. And if people aren’t going to show up you can’t run an event,” explained Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff.

“It’s a family thing and a community thing and the decision came down that if that was going to happen and they were going to picket then we couldn’t put up the event.”

“It’s a shame we have to cancel the event,” Chernoff continued, “but people respect the picket lines and won’t cross them and that’s fair to what’s happening out there. We don’t want to agitate people on the picket line. That’s not what we’re looking for; we’re looking for a solution.”

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For a few hours on November 20, Rossland resident Jennifer Ellis became a local celebrity during a book reading and signing at Cafe Books in The Castlegar & Castlegar.

District Hospital “We won’t put you too far Foundation is out there Richard, you obviraising money for: ously don’t have the stomach for it, but you’ll have to find A Second V.A.C. Therapy other ways to make yourself System 101 useful.”

This is where chapter nine Additional funds raised finished, and the crowd — to be applied to areas of roughly 20 people ­— began greatest need at Castlegar asking questions and readyHealth Centre or ing their books for the upTalarico Place coming signing.

The book, titled In the Shadows of the Mosquito Constellation has quickly become Pledge Day – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 9 AM TO 3:00 PM a hit across all regions but CALL: 250-304-1209 to make your donation or none more-so than here in the Kootenays.

STOP BY: the Castlegar Health Centre The combination of a loHope to see you there! cal author and a local setting, DONATE ON LINE: www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org “Somewhere between here PLEASE MAIL CHEQUES TO: and Kaslo, nestled in a valCastlegar & District Hospital Foundation ley in the Selkirk Mountains,” 709 10th Street ����������������������� ��������������������������������������� said Ellis, makes this a homeCastlegar, B. C. V1N 2H7 town hit.

Thank you for supporting the Foundation’s efforts in moving The synopsis reads, “In health care forward in our Castlegar community and the a world torn apart by ecosurrounding Areas I & J. nomic collapse, Natalie and Remember your donation boomerangs back to you! her husband Richard have established an island of relative

safety on a communal farm.

But farm politics and the constant grind of survival expose the rifts in Natalie and Richard’s marriage. In a lawless land with no shortage of suffering, who determines what is right and just… when the stakes are survival?”

Although the story revolves around a love triangle, it also tackles issues of politics, health, and social justice. In the Shadows of the Mosquito Constellation is a story that forces the reader to think about the possible consequence of our fossil fuel addiction.

Ellis wanted to explore the human concept of morality when faced with crisis points as well.

“What are our moral obligations to each other in challenging times? I hate to think we all just become coldblooded killers.”

Only two chapters were read at the cafe, but that was all it seemed to take as those who had already experienced the book were paying as much attention as people hearing it for the first time.

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Coupled with countless revisions and over seven years of adding this and removing that, the story of Mosquito Constellation has gained a huge following.

Ellis said her inspiration came from reading a book called the Long Emergency.

The book is non-fiction and focuses on the peak oil issue prevalent around 2007.

Peak oil, an event based on M. King Hubbert’s theory, is the point in time when the maximum rate of extraction of petroleum is reached, after which the rate of production is expected to enter terminal decline.

Concerns for peak oil have since been reduced but the fear of climate change and a dystopian future is always there.

Ellis has previously written a young adults book titled A Pair of Docks and is currently working on having her entry in a series titled Apocalypse Weird published.

The book, Reversal is more of a science fiction title and focuses on the magnetic north and south poles being reversed.

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With the strike of the city of Castlegar’s workers already approaching three weeks, concerns over who is providing essential services, how they will be done, and just what is considered essential, are rising.

Back in July, prior to the beginning of CUPE strike action in the form of an overtime ban in August and full scale strike action commencing November 8, the union and the city agreed on an essential services order.

The order was approved by the Labour Relations Board and was amended last week to include snow removal services.

The language of the agreement states, “The labour relations board designates the following facilities, productions and services as necessary or essential to prevent immediate and serious danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of British Columbia.”

RCMP services are deemed essential, so two out of the three full time clerical positions at the detachment are being filled by the union employees. The payroll clerk is required to provide training for the purpose of generating the payroll.

The essential tasks will be performed by managers

and exempt/excluded employees unless due to the size and nature of the work the city requires additional resources.

These services include sign repair, pump stations, flooding and backup issues, removal of road and street debris, tending to tree hazards, water system alarms, shutdowns or leaks, sewer system failures, mechanical maintenance to fire department and essential municipal vehicles and equipment and burials or internments.

Once an essential service need arises, all qualified non-union staff are immediately called in. In order to have the right to call in bargaining unit members, all qualified staff must be working 60 hours per week.

Local CUPE 2262 president Leford Lafayette stated, “The essential services order says that the employer is supposed to use their resources efficiently.”

When asked what would happen in the case of an emergency Lafayette explained, “The management would make a call to the local office and we would dispatch people accordingly... within the constraints of the essential services order.” So far, mechanics have been called out to do repairs and water treatment workers have been needed. The city is not allowed to contract

CUPE 2262 attempted to acquire a new venue for Winterfest.

In a more recent press release, Leford Lafayette, CUPE 2262 president said, “CUPE is hopeful that we can find something that works so that Castlegar families — including our

own — can get together during this holiday season to celebrate and honour our commitment to community.

“Our picket lines are up at public facilities because we want to be at the table talking — we want a fair and reasonable contract — but so far city has refused to reengage with us,” he added.

The Winterfest committee said in a press release

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250-352-5331 While main arterial roads — to schools and hospitals — fall under the essential services umbrella, side roads will likely remain unplowed until hitting the 10 centimetre mark.

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out or use volunteers to do any jobs the CUPE members usually do. Currently, management is doing everything from clerical work and building inspections to burials.

With the beginning of the snowfall, the question of snow removal services is on the minds of many Castlegar residents.

The essential services levels were set by the Labour Relations Board in accordance to the city’s snow policy. Major arterials and access to schools, hospitals and emergency services are always essential. The trigger for the rest of the roads is 10 centimeters.

City staff is trying to provide services above the minimum essential level, but only have five staff qualified to operate the snow removal

equipment. So far no bargaining unit members have been called in for snow removal.

Snow removal on sidewalks will not be done as City Bylaw 1120 requires property owners to remove snow and ice on the sidewalks adjoining their property.

Castlegar Chief Administrative Officer John Malcom explained, “Our goal, as always, is to maintain the health and safety of the residents of the city. At this point we have not asked for union help in terms of activities during the recent snow storm. If we continue to experience adverse weather conditions, then inevitably we will require the union workers to fulfill their obligations according to the essential services order.”

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that the event will remain cancelled due to a lack of time to make alternative arrangements.

It went on to say the committee has “worked hard to organize the 2014 Winterfest event and is deeply disappointed these actions have forced them to cancel the parade of lights and the opportunity for children to visit with Santa and Mrs.

Claus in the Spirit Square.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community, the numerous volunteers and the generous sponsors for your many years of support of this much anticipated annual celebration.”

Senior and exempt staff will continue to provide essential city services until the strike is resolved.

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Councillors prepare for four year term other ideas thrown around like the beach volleyball Castlegar News courts and things like that.

Now that the election is “For the new year I hope over and city council can re- things carry on the way that turn to business, the Castle- they have been. I think Casgar News decided to speak tlegar has been very progreswith the individual council- sive and I think this election lors to see what they want to shows people are proud of focus their efforts on in the the community. next four years.

“You know, like I’ve alDeb McIntosh — “I will ways said, we can have goldcontinue to work on the of- lined sewers but if people ficial community plan, keep don’t want to live here it moving forward in the di- doesn’t do us a lot of good. rection we have been and Dan Rye — “I would like taking note of some of the to see us carry forward on concerns that citizens had the momentum we already during the election. have started with the mil“Also trying to figure out lennium ponds project and how to get more engage- what’s going on down there. ment going because that I think that’s going to be a seems to be a big one. Again key to what happens in the I don’t know how to engage community in the next few the community any more years. It’s going to be a tourthan we have been, but it is ism driver for us down the certainly a task I am willing road, attracting many peoto take on. I would really ple to the downtown core. like to see more input on “This election shows that poverty issues and deal- the residents of Castlegar are ing with homelessness. Not quite happy with the direcnecessarily doing something tion the city has been goright away but at least advo- ing. We’re always wanting cate and have a voice in that to see more development. particular realm of provin- We’d love to see the business cial government. community strengthened. If “I think everyone sitting there’s a way we can sit down at the table has something to with landlords in the comoffer and I hope Mr. Tassone munity and get something jumps on board with us and going on the business side has a wonderful four years.” that would be great.

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“I also want to push forth and stay on this path of community engagement.

“I know that during the election people are generally engaged, but then it kind of dwindles off and I would like to continue on that path of involvement.

“Most of what I like to look at is the economic development side of things and of course there are a lot of things that play into that.

It’s not just bringing in new business, but making people happy and retaining families here, and bringing in new doctors for solid health care services.

“If people in the community are happy then they exude that and that attracts others to our city.”

Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff — “The election was a clear indication from the citizens we have a mandate to carry on for the next four years.

“So what you’ll see us doing is going through our master plans and making things come to fruition.

“That’s additional stuff at Millennium Park like the off-leash dog park, the concession will be up and running by next year and we have some more bike and walking paths we want to carry on. We have a whole bunch of stuff we’ll be working on for the next four years.

“Going in to the new year, number one on my list is having a settled, negotiated contract with the union.

“What we mainly look to do is carry on with what we’ve been doing and be progressive and forward thinking for our community.

“Of course during the election people talked about council engaging the com-

munity more and I think we have a few ideas on that. But again that’s a two way street and people need to want to listen.”

Bruno Tassone — Joining the five councillors returning to office this term is long-time city employee Bruno Tassone.

The News spoke with Tassone right after the election.

He said he is an advocate for function over aesthetics and is putting city infrastructure at the top of his to-do list.

“I think there are issues with our infrastructure as far as storm work, and there’s room for upgrades in our water system,” Tassone said.

He would like to get started on revamping the city’s pumping station system.

His goal is to reduce the number of pumping stations required from three down to just one by using a gravity feed system leading to a grand reservoir.

“We’re not very efficient, having to pump our water multiple times, increasing our electricity costs,” he said.

In addition to the water situation, Tassone stated he will be working for improvements to the road systems and restoring ambulance and hospital hours.

Tassone believes his long standing career with the city — over 35 years — along with his knowledge of the surrounding area from a life led here will allow him to further improve upon the City of Castlegar.

“While working for the City, I became very aware of our strengths and weaknesses, and where we need to focus our resources,” said Tassone.

“While I’m proud of the city we live in, I think we can sharpen it up a little bit.”

Tassone will be joining council after the December 1 inaugurational meeting.

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YOGA CLASSES September 15 - December 19 A small but vocal crowd braved Friday’s road conditions to attend a CP Rail meeting at the Greater Trail Community Centre.

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CPR schedule won’t change Late night trains will continue to run Liz Bevan Black Press

Tempers flared at a public meeting with Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) on Friday.

The meeting, hosted by Area B director Linda Worley and MP Alex Atamanenko in the Greater Trail Community Centre, was a follow-up to the Castlegar meeting in October where a spokesperson addressed issues of noise and safety along the tracks.

Over half of the room got up to leave when CPR director of government affairs, Mike LoVecchio, revealed that CPR decision-makers won’t be changing anything when it comes to the train schedule and the associated noise.

“The answer was that we are not just going to be moving crews around, we want that locomotive in Trail at the start of the next day, which is very early in the morning,” he said. “Whether the locomotive comes through at 1:30 or 5 a.m., what’s the difference? It is going to come back at night.”

In September, the railway added a new train trip from Castlegar to Trail, anytime between midnight and 3 a.m., sounding its whistle and disturbing residents along the tracks in Castlegar, Genelle, Rivervale, Tadanac and Sunningdale.

Bad road conditions and messy weather left most of the seats at the meeting empty, but those in attendance were passionate about the cause.

One upset resident asked, after an hour and a half of discussion, whether CPR would be open to working with the communities to come up with a better plan, or would residents along the tracks just have to live with the late-night noise.

The answer from CPR was clear: there won’t be collaboration with communities to solve the issue.

As residents were leaving, some

weren’t shy about voicing their opinions about the way the railway has handled this situation.

“You’ve destroyed the valley and my property,” said one resident in a raised voice while exiting.

“I hope you are proud of yourself,” said another. “The real estate is going to go down, the population is going to go down and people are going to be leaving. It is a shame that you won’t work with us.”

Russ Babcock, a Genelle resident, was at the meeting and believes that CPR needs to be more accountable to the residents that live along the tracks and even plan ahead for schedule changes.

“If night trains are so beneficial to CPR, then maybe they should install controlled crossings where crossings exist in residential neighbourhoods,” he wrote in an email. “Then the whistle would be redundant and unnecessary.

We’ d all be back to restful nights, and living in harmony with CPR.” Worley agreed that there has to be a way for residents and CPR to work together on the problem.

“I was not surprised at the canned responses to the very valid and serious concerns of the residents of Area B and surrounding areas,” she wrote in an email.

“I did however hope that there would be some reconsideration by CPR and perhaps some effort on their part to listen and hear the extremely negative impacts that their rescheduling has created, and make an effort to change them.”

At the meeting, Bill Edwards and Roger Cox, both residents of Rivervale, walked the tracks and shared images of what they discovered with the CPR representative.

The pictures showed rotting rail ties, loose bolts, scrap metal piles and eroding tracks.

LoVecchio said the tracks were in-

spected twice a week — double the Transportation Safety Board’s legislated minimum. Residents didn’t feel that the answers they were given satisfied their questions.

“We only have one way in and one way out (of Rivervale),” said Edwards.

“As Mike indicated, these tracks are looked at on a regular basis, but in my mind, as a resident of that area, I still have real concerns.”

It was revealed by LoVecchio that a slow order, down to 10 miles per hour, was issued for the stretch of tracks because of maintenance issues and the next step is for the tracks to be replaced in 2015. But, he says, the current state of the tracks is still within federal standards.

Residents and organizers left the meeting feeling like they hadn’t received any solid answers, and MP Atamanenko says he will be taking the issue further.

As a closer to the meeting, the MP stated that he would be launching a federal plea for collaboration between residents and the railway company and isn’t giving up on reaching an answer.

“I am leaving this meeting, and I will be frank, angry,” he said. “To me, it boils down to the fact that people have the right to a good night’s sleep and I am taking it nationally. Just so you are aware, I am not letting this lie here.

Whether it is contacting Kathy Tomlinson at CBC Investigates, or Question Period, or a press conference in Ottawa.

I still think that there could be a way of reaching a solution.”

Worley also isn’t letting the matter sit and gather dust and says her work, when it comes to CPR, isn’t over.

“It was made clear to Mr. LoVecchio, with a statement by Alex and my agreement with that statement, that we are not prepared to close this issue,” she wrote. “We will pursue it further and to a wider audience, immediately.”

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Editor: Kevin Mills Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Holiday giving

With Thanksgiving, Halloween and Remembrance Day in the rearview mirror, the holiday season now kicks it up a notch in preparation for Christmas.

Streets are being decorated, as are the mall and other local businesses. Christmas carols can be heard on the radio and Santa is arriving all around the Kootenay.

But the holiday season doesn’t just bring out shoppers and carollers. This is the time when many charitable organizations collect the majority of their donations.

The holiday season is crucial for groups like The Salvation Army, food banks and other charities and foundations.

You can already find the red kettles out on the street and in the malls, collecting funds for those in need.

But why is it that this holiday brings out people’s generosity?

While there are those who donate their time and money to help charities all-year long,

Christmas is the time when the casual giver opens up their wallets to lend a hand to others.

It could be that the spirit of giving merely over takes us, or perhaps we feel a certain amount of peer pressure to donate at this time. Or maybe it is the charities themselves that help us along by providing a little extra nudge.

It’s likely a combination of all of the above.

Charities know that this is the most important time of the year and need to bring in as many donations as possible in order to serve an ever-growing need. They will advertise and promote their campaigns harder than ever — and so they should.

Giving shouldn’t be something you do once a year. You have to wonder how many more people could be helped, if we gave this way all-year long.

Make sure you have some spare change and give what you can.

Spots in Time Gord Turner During the recent municipal election, there was some criticism of the city’s use of funds to add a few extras to the look of the city. Expressions such as “unnecessary waste” and “unneeded addition” were bandied about. The lights on the Columbia Avenue overpass and the rainbow walkway downtown were two of the items mentioned.

I thought about these comments for a day or two, and then shrugged my shoulders. I sensed these people were missing the big picture. In a budget of some $20 million, a few dollars spent to brighten up the city or to make a statement is no big deal. It’s a matter of balance because all of the big things in infrastructure and water-sewer-roads were still being completed.

I wondered why there was no criticism of the street banners and Christmas lighting the city puts up each year. These are decorative and advertize features of

A little flair for Castlegar

our city, but clearly they could be done away with. We could have a drab city and spend money only on water-sewer-roads.

How dull that would be!

I asked myself why there was no quarrel with the huge flower pots and the thousands of flowers planted by Communities in Bloom and others.

After all, if we don’t want to spend taxpayer dollars on unnecessary items, then ceramic pots and colourful flowers surely would have to go. They’re probably not necessary to people’s ability to drive the streets, drink the water, and flush the toilets. The city could save this $30,000 outlay for beautification.

If the tax dollar-complainers had their way and council never spent money beyond the basics, Castlegar certainly would be a less attractive place in which to live and work.

Indeed, according to these negative pundits, the city should probably Theresa Hodge Office Manager

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not have supported and partly funded Sculpturewalk. Who needs a stretch of our town cluttered up with artists’ renderings of animals and creatures and scenes? These are extras that go way beyond necessity.

However, these “extras” have brought a lot of tourists and travelers into our city. Beyond that, they have put Castlegar on world-wide maps by winning an International Communities in Bloom award and becoming a destination city for outdoor art. If council had not accepted the ideas put forward by some very imaginative community groups, then we’d still be stuck with voting only on which streets to pave. The add-on initiatives have brightened up Castlegar and moved it beyond being just a mill town and hockey town.

When my wife and I have travelled elsewhere in this world of ours, we note that most cities don’t stick to the basics.

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Marvin Beatty Reporter

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When we come across a city that has no fountains, no statues, and no flower gardens, we keep on driving. We’re attracted to cities where the forefathers have thought about what their city will look like in the future.

Vancouver could have left Gastown as just a dingy collection of rundown warehouses, but they worked at improving the area. And today, Gastown is a neat area of Vancouver and worthy of visiting.

It’s a given in terms of human psychology that few of us can live by bread alone.

We need some garnish to our food and some colour on our walls. We need to add rainbows of hope to our city and include things that stretch us as human beings.

In Paris, we admired lights on the bridges, so why not in Castlegar? Why should we accept the ordinary and the utilitarian when just a little flair can make our city a better place.

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Return the salmon

Recently I attended the Columbia River Basin 2014 conference on the Columbia River Treaty which was held in Spokane, Washington. The theme, The Columbia River Basin, Learning from our Past to Shape our Future, inspired delegates to share memories of what happened when this Treaty was developed and enacted over 50 years ago and what needs to be done now to ensure a positive future for the people of the basin and the river itself.

The conference co-sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council brought together 300 delegates including passionate voices from both Canadian First Nations and U.S. Tribes.

The conversation over the three days included many of the issues that were never part of the original discussion when the treaty was first enacted. In 1964 when the treaty was finally signed, the only purposes agreed on were flood control and power generation. There wasn’t appropriate consideration to the substantial loss of some people’s

homes, the destruction of the eco system, an environment that was forever altered, the agricultural land lost and the many opportunities that were taken away from the people of the Basin.

There were some positives as the permanent flood control ensured there has never been another flood in the Basin and the downstream benefits are a financial benefit to the Government of B.C.. However, for many people who were significantly affected, the entire process will not ever be seen as a positive one.

There were a number of themes throughout the three days including that we should learn from the mistakes of our past governments, pay attention to the effects of climate change and embrace energy conservation, or as one Native elder said, “we should learn to just turn out the lights.”

One of the most overwhelming messages from the conference was the support of the return of salmon to the Upper Columbia. The salmon were not kept from the river by the treaty but due to the building of the Grand Coulee dam

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back in the 1930s.

The U.S. federal government at the time asked our federal government if it would be an issue that the salmon would no longer be able to get to the upper Columbia. Our federal government’s response was that the disappearance of the salmon was not a problem.

We all now agree that to this day it has been a problem. In fact most folks agreed, including all four Kootenay MLAs, that everything should be done to return the salmon to the Columbia.

There wasn’t anyone in the room that wasn’t touched as we watched Gord DeRosa from Trail playing guitar while his seven year old granddaughter, Nevah DeRosa Whyte, sang a song about the Columbia River. Nevah’s message to us was “me and my nono made this video in honour of keeping the river clean and returning the salmon to the Columbia River.”

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Questions and answers for Castlegar residents I have some council questions. Did Castlegar residents want to add a seventh rail crossing in the city? I don’t think so.

Did CPR want another crossing? No. Who insisted on installing an unwanted crossing, thereby destroying a green buffer zone, to be replaced by asphalt? City Council did.

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Who built the crossing in the wrong location, according to the Official Community Plan and city staff ’s information? The contractor.

Did city staff correct the contractor when called to do so? No, they did not.

When will this be put right?

Hopefully when council realizes that this project was a mistake that does not comply

with our Official Community Plan.

Come on council, you can do better than this! Reverse this environmental mistake before contemplating more fancy coloured lights and crosswalk projects. We are supposed to be proud to be a “green” city.

Nesta Hale, Castlegar

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Community Calendar Upcoming

November 29 from 10-2 at Castlegar United Church, a creche and angel display and sale of Christmas baking. For more information please call 365-8337.

DECEMBER 6 LA Legion Tea & Craft Sale. 12:30 p.m., everyone is welcome

THE TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY CHOIR is presenting its Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 7:00 PM at The Old Castlegar Theatre. Come and enjoy an evening of festive choral music. Admission by donation. Concession and wine bar available.

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, “A King is Coming to Town.” At New Life Church, 602 7 St. On Dec 13 & 14th at 6:30pm. Admission is free but an offering will be received. Everyone is welcome.

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to its youth room. Please drop off refundable bottles and cans to the Blueberry School.

PEONY LOVERS: Heads up Peony lovers because next year Castlegar will host a BC Peony Show with the blessing of the Canadian Peony Society. The dates are June 2728, 2015. For info call your local Communities in Bloom – 250-3657227.

Legion meat draw: at the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4-6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in.

COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: At the Community Learning Place you can drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

For more information call 250.304.6862. Offered by CBAL & the Castlegar Library.

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Sunday December 7th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Castlegar Complex $2 Admission (kids 12 & under free)

ST DAVID’S AND UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP Located at 605 Columbia Ave. Open Tues-Thurs 10am to 4pm; Fri & Sat. 10am to 1pm. Our CHRISTMAS ITEMS are now set out. Also come check our WEEKLY SALES. Clean donations accepted. New volunteers welcome.

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stairs. Donation cheques payable to Community Harvest Food Bank can be mailed to: 301 32nd Street V1N 3S6. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St David’s Church – 250-608-2227.

The kinnaird Church of God: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. Services on Sundays (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building – 1821 Connors Road until further notice. At the same location: The “Bridge” Join in for music, discussion, refreshments at 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon. free meal at the New Life Church November 13 and 27. A free dinner will be served at the New Life Assembly, 602 7th. Street Castlegar.( behind the Castlegar Primary School) Please use the basement entrance.

friday youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School.

Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society: Volunteers meet Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Castlegar Library, lower level.

FREE. Sponsored by WK MS Society for its members/care providers.

Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-3523997. or email info@westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-365-5428, email janice@ underthesunyoga.ca

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Do you have a new or gently used book to donate for a Christmas food hamper? Drop off books between December 1 -15 to Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, Castlegar & District Public Library, Kootenay Family Place, Robson Community School, Zellstoff, Celgar, Kootenay Career Development Society and Selkirk College Library. If you would like to make a donation to purchase books call Alana at 250-304-6862.

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St. David’s Anglican Church Fall Tea Saturday, November 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Royal Canadian Legjion Hall 248 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC Tea and fancy sandwiches, bake table, attic treasures and Door Prize.

Billets: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 - 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.

JANUARY 8, BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION at the Castlegar United Church at 7:00 p.m. The book is “A House in the Sky” by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett. Call 250-365-8337 for details and several copies of the book are available at the Library.

GRACE COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Avenue.

Phone 250-365-6405 for more information.

blueberry bottle drive The Blueberry Community School Hub has a pressing need for major work

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Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10-noon followed by bag lunch and show & tell.

Anyone new to the craft or to the area is welcome at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre.

Robson Fall Flea Mar ket Open every weekend until close to Christmas. Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Breakfast is served until noon. Many vendors with a variety of items to suit every taste and budget. For table rental call Kathy at 250-365-3796.

Community Harvest food bank & Drop-in centre: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. -1:30 Wednesday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 -1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 – 1:30 Coffee and baked goodies from 10 a.m. in the basement of St. David’s Anglican Church 614 Christina Place, around back and down the

All About Breastfeeding informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m.

Mike, 250-304-2330; Tues. at 7 p.m.

(Dennis 250-365-2738); Wed. at 7 p.m., (Fay at 250-687-0484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805). al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Donna 250-365-3168.

Connor McCarthy 250-304-4781

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

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programs Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Dropin for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

New to Canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email castlegarsettlement@cbal.org.

BOOM! Kids (K-grade 4) & Junior Youth programs (Gr. 5-7) at Kinnaird Park Community Church Join us on Thursdays at 5:30p.m. for dinner (bring the whole family) or 6:00 p.m. for separate programs for all ages. Totally free, lots of fun!

For more info call 250-365-3430 or email kpccinfo@gmail.com.

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The new curbside recycling additions have many members of the community confused and irritated.

Earlier this year Multi Material BC (MMBC) and the city of Castlegar revised their list of acceptable recyclable materials and chose to also recover glass at the curbside level.

The list of what can and cannot be recycled was given to residents as well as posted on the official MMBC website, but with so many dos, don’ts and restrictions citizens are having a harder time actually recycling.

“Since the new program started, I have yet to remember when to recycle the glass, and I am saddened about not being able to recycle the bread bags and other plastic wrappings,” said concerned resident, Marilyn Sam. “Safeway is the only grocery store to recycle grocery shopping bags, and I still haven’t a clue where I can recycle bread bags and other plastic bags/ wrappings. I think they took a huge step backwards in the recycling. In fact, I think that this discourages more people, and is a deterrent to people to continue their recycling efforts.”

Jamie Keen had a similar stance on the matter.

“I am sick of my bags being left behind for infractions that aren’t listed as don’ts. It’s not just grocery bags you can’t recycle anymore, it’s also the plastic wrap on your toilet paper and paper towel, too.

“My glass has yet to be picked up. I’m considering buying a second very large garbage can and putting everything in the landfill again. It’s piling up on my deck and I’m tired of making an effort and always falling short of the ever changing guidelines.”

Director of Transportation and Civic Works, Chris Barlow said, “The majority of the restrictions are being placed on us by MMBC. There are a number of recyclables they don’t accept and that’s why we’ve seen this change.”

He goes on to say that the recycling facilities MMBC uses have very low contamination thresholds. He explained that this is why many people have seen their glass left at the curb when nothing appears to be wrong.

According to Barlow, if the city were to pick up many contaminated recyclables they could in turn be fined a considerable amount, and residents should only try to wash their glass more thoroughly.

Barlow did comment, “The city is looking to do an open house to gain public input this winter. We’re hoping to gather

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input on what is working and what isn’t working. As well, this spring we will be re-tendering our garbage collection and recycling contract.”

From this re-tendering, Barlow hopes to add in changes to the contract that will make the recycling process more streamlined.

Not everyone is upset with the new process though.

“It’s not as easy as before for us, but they do take more things now — like aerosol cans and milk cartons,” said local, Misty Soukochoff.

Castlegarian Charlotte Robertson was also more lenient towards the city and the new program.

“Having to sort it is not that bad, and stand in the driver’s point of view — we all need to do our part to do the good for our planet. The truck does 300 houses per day, if half the people don’t properly organize their bin it tacks on a lot of extra time in their day,” she said.

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Jersey Day in Castlegar Friday Nov 28th (wear your favorite sports jersey to school or work) Community News

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Selkirk Saints vs Victoria Sunday Nov 30 Game 12:00 Noon Selkirk Saints vs Victoria Saturday Nov 29 Game 7:00pm

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If you would like your event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

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SNOW REMOVAL NOTIFICATION CALL THE SNOW PHONE 250-365-7244 TO REPORT HAZARDS

During the labour dispute, the City of Castlegar will endeavor to keep roads clear and safe.

We would appreciate your patience during this time.

In addition, the City would like to call on residents and businesses to help keep sidewalks safe for the public. The City’s Bylaw 1120 requires property owners and businesses to clear snow from their adjacent sidewalks for public safety.

Bylaw 1120 – Maintenance of Private Property and Adjoining Public Places states: 12. Every owner or occupier of real property shall remove all accumulations of snow and ice from all footpaths and sidewalks on and adjoining the property by no later than 7:00 p.m. on the day on which the snow began to fall and on each subsequent day on which the snow continues to fall.

13. Notwithstanding section 12 of this Bylaw, where the accumulation of snow and ice on a footpath, sidewalk, or roof creates a hazardous condition, the owner or occupier of the real property on which the footpath, sidewalk, or roof is located, or is adjoined by, shall immediately remove the accumulation of snow and ice.”

Businesses and Residents can also contribute to efficient City snow removal and sanding operations in a number of ways: 1. Remove all unused vehicles, boats, trailers, basketball nets, etc. from the streets.

2. Remove snow and ice from sidewalks fronting their properties.

3. Park vehicles off City streets / avenues while snow removal is in progress, or when snow removal signage is in place.

4. DO NOT shovel, plow or blow snow from driveways onto City streets –snow should be removed to the right side of the driveway (facing the street), to reduce the amount of snow deposited across driveways during street clearing operations.

City equipment travels in the direction of traffic flow.

VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION. 5. The City will not clear windrows from private driveways.

6. Trucks and plows frequently slow down, turn and back up. Stay well back at all times.

7. Children should be advised not to play on snow banks adjacent to roads, and to remain well away from snow removal equipment.

8. Do not place steel posts or rocks on boulevards as markers.

Those responsible for any such installations will be held liable for injury and/ or equipment damage they cause.

Castlegar’s Transportation & Civic Works Department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday.

Snow removal related enquiries should be directed to the Castlegar Snow Phone at (250)365-7244, 24 hours per day.

The City would like to again thank the public for their patience and help during this time.

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Walk For Memories People encouraged to take part in annual event Chris Stedile Castlegar News

Castlegar residents are being asked to show their support to those battling with Alzheimer by participating in an annual fundraiser.

The event, Investors Group Walk for Memories is taking place in Nelson, but organizers are hoping it can become a West Kootenay tradition.

The walk — taking place January 25 — is sponsored by the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia and aims to raise funds and awareness for all types of dementia.

In addition, the walk is a great way to support friends and family who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Julie Leffelaar, support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of BC is inviting people from Castlegar, Trail, Grand Forks and Nelson to come and participate.

“This walk has traditionally been only Nelson,” Leffelaar said. “Which is terrible, because there are people in all these towns who don’t know there are other people going through what they’re going through. The most important thing is to know that you’re not alone.”

The walk begins at 305 Hall Street at 11 a.m. and is finished at noon. There will be refreshments and food afterwards.

“You’re alone in the house usually. Alone with the person who has dementia,” Leffelaar continued. “So your life is gone and you feel like you’re the only one doing this. When these people get together they realize how nice it is to be with other people in a common situation.”

Each of the Walks is dedi-

Each year, thousands of people across BC come out and participate in the Walk For Memories to help raise funds for the Alzheimer Society.

cated to an Honoree — a person who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

This year, the Honorees are Margo Read and her husband Bob. Leffelaar said Margo Read was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease around 10 years ago.

After her diagnosis, Margo and Bob accessed education from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in order to learn more about her dementia.

In particular, Bob found the caregivers support group helpful for hearing shared experiences on caring for loved ones.

While the walk is for those with dementia and money can be donated, it isn’t necessarily exclusive to those who will donate.

Leffelaar said the walk is for the sake of families as well.

“If you have a grandpa with Alzheimer’s there’s not much you can do for him. But if you and your mom and your sister can come to a walk you feel like you’re doing something together. And I’m talking not raising

a dollar, you still feel like you’re doing something.”

Currently, 70,000 British Columbians are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

While there is no known cure and the exact cause is unknown, age is a factor and the society claims that the risk of developing dementia doubles every five years after age 65.

“Dementia comes in so many forms,” Leffelaar added. “It’s like going to the doctor and saying, ‘I have a cough.’ What kind of cough?”

There are about 40 different kinds of dementia with Alzheimer’s being the most prevalent.

Leffelaar is gladly accepting any questions and comments regarding the walk or a need for assistance. She is also hoping to organize a bus ride or car pool for anyone interested in attending, but is too far away to make it on their own.

To contact Julie Leffelaar please call (250) 365-6769 or email her at JLeffelaar@alzheimerbc.org.

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Dr. Myler Wilkinson and extend an invitation to his friends in our community to A Celebration in the MIR Centre

Tues. Dec. 2, 4:30-6:00 Light Refreshments will be served

West Kootenay Toy Run Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 709 - 28th St, Castlegar 6:30 p.m.

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Red Cross needs volunteers come and visit our depot up by Kinnaird park. We really have a nice, spacious, comfortable working environment up here,” she said.

As of now, HELP only has a total of seven volunteers.

“It would be nice if we had twice that many because then if you take a day off or you need someone to cover you it’s possible. Right now many of the volunteers I think are working more than they would like to because they believe in the program still.”

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The Red Cross HELP program in Castlegar is in dire need of volunteers.

HELP (Health Equipment Loan Program) offers medical equipment to those with injury or illness, seniors with mobility issues and allows people to return home from the hospital earlier.

As long as one has the proper note from their doctor they can stop by the office and borrow the equipment for three months, free of charge.

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The Red Cross HELP is also looking for drivers and equipment maintenance personnel and asks that anyone that has forgotten to return equipment please do so as soon as possible.

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Five Kings of Christmas

Signs of Christmas are appearing all over town and it has put me in the mood to write about the Birth of Christ. I titled this article “The Five Kings of Christmas” because in the Biblical account of the birth of Christ there was one in Israel who bore the title of king; His name was Herod. In addition there were wise men from the east, referred to in song and tradition as three kings. Then of course, there was He who was born “King of the Jews” bringing our total to five.

It is interesting to note and compare several things about these five kings of Christmas.

King Herod was troubled by the news that One had been born King. His throne was threatened, and in a brutal move to kill this opponent and cling to power he had children two years old and younger killed. It seems ludicrous that he would fear an infant so much. However, I still marvel today at those who feel threatened by Jesus. Yes, He is the rightful king of your life and you ought to yield the throne of your heart to Him, and if you do you will find Him a wonderful and gracious Lord.

We Three Kings is one of my

favorite Christmas hymns but it is somewhat misleading. The Bible never calls them kings nor does it say that there were three.

So much for my title. Actually, they were wise men, what we might consider scholars, students of the sciences. As they studied the prophecies of the Messiah and studied the heavens, they were able to deduce the meaning of the strange star that appeared.

The contrasting response of these men at the first Christmas resembles the response of men today. The wise men recognized the identity of the babe and came to worship Him. Herod and others were troubled and held tight to their little kingdoms refusing to surrender the throne of their life to the new born King. Had you been there, which group would you have been in?

During the month of December, I’ll be preaching a series called “A Season to Celebrate” in our morning services. I invite you to listen on-line at www. castlegarbaptistchurch.com or in person at 419 Seventh Ave. — Pastor Tom Kline, Castlegar Baptist Church

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The wolverine’s greatest opponent Changing climate has drastic effect on iconic species The wolverine is the largest member of the weasel family. It has a circumpolar distribution and is quickly gaining recognition as an icon of the Canadian wilderness.

Ferocious and unstoppable, wolverines have a reputation of being ravenous killing machines that are unfazed by even the most vicious opponents.

Historically, the wolverine has had to battle pressure from trapping and habitat fragmentation, the result of an always increasing human footprint. These pressures have led to declines in wolverine populations worldwide.

In Canada, wolverines are managed as an eastern and western population.

The eastern population is listed federally as endangered. The western population is considered a species of special concern, while specifically in British Columbia, it’s considered blue-listed, which is similar to the federal threatened status.

As if that wern’t enough, the wolverine is now facing a new challenge: climate change. The wolverine feels the stress of climate change more in southern populations like in the continental United States In the US, the wolverine’s historical range has been reduced substantially.

Currently, populations can only be found in the Pacific Northwest.

To understand the latest plight of the wolverine, one needs to understand the connection between snow and wolverines. Each February, females will den in snow caves, and give birth to offspring called kits. These dens are dug eight to 10 feet into the snow pack.

This depth is important as snow insulates, keeping the kits cozy.

Snow pack is also important for the protection of the kits from predators when the mother is off scavenging for food.

Wolverines have yet another relationship with snow. These scavengers rely heavily on carcasses of other mammals that fall victim to winter. Using their superb sense of smell, a wolverine can dig out victims, and use their intimidating jaw force to crunch through frozen muscles and split open bones.

In other cases, carcasses that have been buried in snow remain frozen until the snow melts. At this point, these frozen buffets are sought after by a variety of other scavengers, including hungry grizzly bears, who are just awakening from hibernation.

While significantly outsized by these bruins, wolverines have been documented holding ground, and even fending off bears from carcasses.

It seems to be undeniable that the planet is getting warmer.

This means that more precipitation is falling as rain instead of snow, resulting in a shrinking snow pack.

This becomes increasingly important for the most southerly distributed wolverines.

Areas that once had abundant levels of snow are now experiencing a diminishing snowpack. Abundant snow levels are now only found higher up in the mountains, or further north. The intimate connection between wolverine and snow is forcing them to move away from the historical range into smaller and smaller spaces. In the US, this is resulting in wolverines being squeezed out almost completely.

Although esti-

mates of wolverine populations in the US are likely less than a thousand, conservation groups are struggling to get their

federal government to officially recognize the species as threatened. As in Canada, a federally recognized species in the US is

afforded special protection.

Global warming is a reality and humans are the primary cause. The wolverine

is and will continue to feel the effects of global warming until we change our habits and stop contributing to the warming.

— Jeff Wilson and Will Cameron, Second year Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students at Castlegar’s Selkirk College.

OPEN LETTER FROM THE MAYOR OF CASTLEGAR I’d like to thank the residents of Castlegar for your patience and understanding during the labour strike by our unionized CUPE city employees.

We are now in snow season and our management staff are working around the clock to keep the roads clear and safe. We appreciate that residents and businesses are helping to keep adjacent sidewalks clear for public safety.

All City facilities remain open as we endeavor to provide prompt service to residents, businesses and visitors alike.

We value all of our employees and I regret that the CUPE local union leadership has directed their members to strike action.

I wish to be clear that I and Council have directed management in the on-going labour dispute. Currently the union leadership has taken their members – and our employees – out on strike over two issues: 1. Job Security – Council does not see that our city workers have any real cause for concern in this area. A job at this City is one of the most secure jobs in the region. Besides, the City has already allayed this Union concern in a guarantee read into the bargaining record by the mediator.

2. Grievance Handling – A reasonable limit of ten hours a month for taxpayer-paid Union grievance investigation, which is in line with limits set in neighbouring municipalities. Council is not restricting grievance investigation; just ensuring any additional time is paid for by the Union. Our hope is that this will move the union leadership to more expeditiously deal with grievances and issues that are of real concern to their members rather than continuing the current practice of delaying and eventually withdrawing most grievances.

Council and I remain committed to seeing these two issues through. The union leadership should examine their motives again for leading City staff out on this strike. As a CUPE member for almost thirty years, I know all about solidarity and justice. I understand the concerns around job security and time to investigate grievances; however, I also realize when a process is being abused.

If I thought job security was at risk at the City of Castlegar, I’d be the first to address it. During the major industry tax revolt in 2010, we ensured no layoffs occurred despite the overnight loss of over forty percent of our City’s tax budget. And yes, in over a year and a half of bargaining, Council has carefully and repeatedly considered all of the Union bargaining committee’s fifty plus demands. Council has compromised and given generously in many areas. We are proud to say our employees are some of the best compensated in the region.

Council and I are proud of our community and appreciate the mandate we have received in this most recent election to hold the line and continue to govern this City transparently, accountably, and responsibly.

This current impasse will ultimately be resolved. In the meantime, we are doing our utmost to continue to provide you with the civic services we all rely on.

Sincerely,

Lawrence D. Chernoff Mayor

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Saints wrap up first half

Selkirk College Saints goaltender James Prigione has been solid all season long in the net.

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The Selkirk College Saints will be shooting for a strong finish to the first half of the season this weekend when they take on the University of Victoria Vikes at the Castlegar Recreation Centre.

The defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champions are getting set to head into the Christmas break and currently sit six points behind the first place Trinity Western University Spartans.

Challenged by an unusual

amount of injuries and struggles on the road, the Saints are eager to regain the top ranking they’ve become accustomed to over the past two seasons.

“There is so much parody in our league this season,” says Saints head coach Alex Evin.

“Each weekend the standings change, so it makes each game important. One winless weekend in the Lower Mainland put us from second place to fourth place. Our players

realize that we must play a full focused weekend or we will be left behind. We have had some great games in our home rink so far this season and I expect that to continue this weekend.”

This weekend the Saints hope to rekindle their offence.

The games this weekend are November 29 at 7 p.m. and November 30 at noon.

All Saints home games are played at the Castlegar and District Community Centre.

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Sitting at a 3-0 lead, the Rebels had become a bit too comfortable and before they knew it Grand Forks had banged in three pucks and tied it up just in time for regulation to end.

As an intense overtime period was winding down, Rebels’ Bryan Lubin found a chink in the goalie’s armour and scored for the win.

The final game was played in Spokane against their team, the Braves, on Tuesday.

Castlegar opened up the game by pouring on the pressure. Lindan Calliou and Ed Lindsey scored the first two goals within less than a minute of each other.

The Rebels almost staved off the opposing teams offence for the remainder of the period but with under a minute remaining Braves’, Danton Oliver’s shot found twine, making the score 2-1 heading into the second.

After 12 minutes of play in the second Mike Bhatoa scored the Rebels third goal.

Trying to stay in this game, the Braves managed a second goal with 32 seconds left but yet again Mike Bhatoa stepped up, answering with a goal of his own ten seconds later.

The Rebels then sealed the deal midway through the third with a goal from Lindan Calliou. The Rebels won the contest 5-3.

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The hometown Rebels smoked the competition this past week earning three victories at home and one on the road, pushing them ahead of Nelson and into first within the standings.

The first positionof a double header against the Grand Forks Border Bruins was a complete blowout with Castlegar taking the game 8-2.

Friday night’s outcome wasn’t due to the Bruins lack of effort, just an inability to capitalize on scoring chances. The shot tally by the end was near even with the visiting Rebels firing off 32 and the Bruins 30.

The first period began with two quick goals from Rebels’ players Cal Owens and Ryan Rosich before the five minute mark.

Grand Forks attempted to close the gap with an even strength goal from Bryson Yee, but not even 10 seconds later the Rebels brought the hammer down with another score by Mike Bhatoa.

The domination continued on through the second with early goals from Tyler Barrett and Konnor Madsen.

Two more Rebels goals in the second from Yannis Soukas and Bryan Lubin along with a powerplay goal from Carson Wornig in the third ended the night at 8-2 for Castlegar.

The following game, hosted by Castlegar, had fans on the edge of their seat.

What seemed like another easy win for the Rebels quickly became a struggle.

Darren Medeiros netted one goal in the first period followed

Look for it around town.

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Miss Sensibility

Dear Miss Sensibility, My children were over at my parent’s house recently. When we came to pick them up, they told me that their cat had scratched our son.

Sure enough, he had claw marks right near his eye. This is not the first time this cat has scratched my children. He’s just plain nasty! I have asked them to have the cat declawed so this doesn’t keep happening but they said that it is inhumane and they will not even consider it.

Would it be unreasonable not to allow our children there unless the cat is declawed?

Cat-hater

Dear Cat-Hater,

Christmas at the Gallery More than 100 local artists showcased Betsy kline Castlegar News

If you are looking for an opportunity to avoid the crowds but still find amazing gifts for those on your Christmas shopping list, then Christmas at the Gallery is the place for you. The event is being held at the Kootenay Gallery of Art, located across from the Castlegar Airport.

Christmas at the Gallery is an exhibition and sale featuring works from over 100 local artists and craftspeople.

Both galleries are beautifully arranged so you get the feeling that you are visiting an art exhibit, but with the added benefit of being able to purchase the works you fall in

Christmas shoppers can find unique gift ideas at the Christmas at the Gallery show and sale in Castlegar.

Photo by Betsy Kline

love with. Items range from Christmas ornaments to paintings and from pottery to quilts. The selection is continually changing

as new items replace the ones that have sold.

The sale will continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday in November and then seven days a week in December.

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Fiona Drayton Fiona volunteers at the local thrift shop and has done a lot of work for Hospice

It sounds as if you are in a precarious situation. It is never a good idea to come between a mother and her child or between a cat lover and her cat. Sometimes pet owners begin to think of their animals in almost the same protective manner as they would their children.

After explaining your concerns for your child’s safety, reinforce to your parents that you feel it is important for them to be able to spend time with their grandchild. As a compromise ask them if they would be willing to keep the cat contained in a room while your children are there. If you have a healthy relationship with them, one would hope that they will choose the child over the cat. If they do not agree, then tell them that you are really sorry, but their visits will have to take place at your house from now on.

Sensibly yours,

Miss Sensibility D o y o u h av e a q u e st io n fo r M iss Sen sibilit y ?

Email your inquiries to publisher@castlegarnews.com and Miss Sensibility will answer it in the paper! Names will not be published, but must be included with inquiries. Please include your desired anonymous signature ex: Fed up!

(Castlegar News reserves the right to refuse publication. ”The advice offered in this column is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. This column does not reflect the opinion The Castlegar News.)

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Before talking to your parents, talk with your child about the circumstances surrounding the scratches. Make sure there was no roughness or tail pulling going on from your child. Make sure he knows the proper way to behave around animals.

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Since how this situation is handled will affect your relationship with your parents and that of your child with his grandparents, I suggest you handle it with calmness and respect. However, your first responsibility is to protect your child from harm.

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PUZ Z LE C ROS S

The annual show and sale is a major fundraiser for the local gallery.

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Sale a major fundraiser continued from page A20

“This is an opportunity to find a unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind, Kootenay made gift”, said executive director Val Field. “It is a huge support of regional artists. It is an opportunity for them to show and sell their

Certain messages need to be repeated several times

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work. So by shopping here, people are not only supporting the gallery, but are supporting local artists.

The artists get huge exposure; a lot of people come through so it is a real good chance for the artists to be seen.”

The Christmas sale is one of the most im-

portant fundraising events for the gallery.

Field explained, “We are a public art gallery, so we need to be fundraising all of the time in order to keep our doors open.

Another way to support the gallery is to buy a membership for yourself or one for a gift. Benefits include

admission to all exhibits plus discounts to events and the gift shop. Memberships are part of the reciprocal gallery program and work at other galleries as well.

The gallery’s next fundraiser will be the popular “Soup for the Cultured Soul” event February 28.

u o y k n a th

to the many coaches, managers, parents and volunteers that made the 2014 Castlegar Minor Hockey PeeWee Tournament such a huge success!

We hosted 12 teams during the 3 day tournament held November 21 - 23. Also, thank you to the many local businesses and companies that contributed and donated.

Without you our tournament would not be possible!

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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is responsible for the on-going planning and delivery of community supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the province.

We have a Quality Service Analyst position available in the Castlegar Quality Service Office.

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VanKam Freightways is looking for a Class 1 or Class 5 local P&D driver.

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Due to retirements and maternity leaves, our Downtown Castlegar Branch is looking for a Auto Customer Service Representative.

Preference will be given to those candidates that possess a level 1 Insurance Brokers Licence; however, we are willing to train the right applicant.

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Custodians: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience.

• Rate of Pay: $21.60/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $24.49 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015. Premium of $0.35 for afternoon shift.

• Hours of work: afternoon shift between the hours of 2pm and 11pm; day shift between the hours of 6am and 2:30pm • In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual custodial list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team!

Bus Drivers: • Valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air endorsement (course takes approx. 2 weeks to complete through Mountain Transport Institute 1-877-965-DRIVE) • Rate of Pay: $24.34/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.60 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015.

• Hours of work are between 6:30am and 10:00am and 1:30pm and 4:30pm with the opportunity to work charter trips in between regular routes. Bus drivers work the same schedule as students and have the Winter break, Spring break and summer off!

• In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual driving list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team!

Education Assistants, Child Care Workers, Child & Youth Care Workers: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program, Special Education Assistant Certificate, Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training and experience.

• Rate of Pay: Education Asst/Child Care Worker - $23.27/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $26.39 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015.

• Rate of Pay: Child & Youth Care - $24.34/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.60 / hr with an additional 1.0% increase on July 1, 2015.

• Direct Student Support staff work the same schedule as students and have the Winter break, Spring break and summer off!

• In the past year, many of the employees hired to the casual direct student support list have been awarded positions soon after joining the School District 20 team…some without even working on the casual list!

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is looking for multiple casual employees for the On-Call List in custodial, bus driving and direct student support. Casual staff can expect to work 3 – 5 days a week; however, casual work cannot be guaranteed. Individuals looking to work in a rewarding team environment all across our School District (Rossland, Trail, Fruitvale, Castlegar, Robson) with the likelihood of attaining a permanent position in the future should apply immediately!

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Suites, Lower Flexible hours Health benefits Full and Part-time Scholarship program Incentive programs

Day and Evenings Shifts Available Apply in person at 1465 Columbia Ave. Castlegar or fax to 250-365-2980

1 Bdrm Basement suite Avail Immediately in North Castlegar, $500/mth incl utilities, Call 250-365-5936 Castlegar DT, 1 Bdrm walkout basement Suite, N/S, N/P, on bus route, $700/mth incl utilities & shared laundry Avail immed, 250-365-2784

Suites, Upper Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment, Bright & Spacious F/S, Laundry on site,close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities Call 359-7819

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Journeyman Industrial Warehouse Person Zellstoff Celgar LP is North America’s newest and largest softwood Kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar B.C. Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates two world class softwood mills in Germany. All three mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bio-economy to further improve their long term viability.

An opportunity exists for a Journeyman Industrial Warehouse Person who will join our stores group. Reporting to the Stores Supervisor the successful candidate will be demonstrably committed to achieving exceptional safety performance and will work with mill groups to contribute to our continuous improvement in reliability and productivity. The ideal candidate must have certification in Logistics and Distribution (Industrial Warehouseperson), or Parts Person (Red Seal) with several years warehousing experience. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Zellstoff Celgar LP is an innovative and progressive mill. As a learning organization, we are working together to be the best for our communities, our environment and our future. We offer unparalleled career development and challenging work opportunities, a collegial and stable work environment and an incomparable family and recreational oriented life style along with competitive pay, benefits and pension package.

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FORM 73 NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY AND FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS (Section 102(4)) In the matter of the bankruptcy of Kootenay Columbia Seniors Housing Cooperative.

Notice is hereby given that the bankruptcy of Kootenay Columbia Seniors Housing Cooperative of Castlegar, B.C. occurred on the 19th day of November, 2014; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 9th day of December, 2014 at 6:30 o’clock p.m. PST at the Castlegar Recreation Centre, 2101 – 6th Ave, in the City of Castlegar in the Province of B.C. Dated at Castlegar, B.C., this 24th day of November, 2014.

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Obituaries and Memorials

A PLACE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES

Donna Shauer It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Gaylene Shauer. She left this world Nov 16th 2014 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, BC, after a short and brave battle with cancer. Donna was born March 20th 1949 in Vancouver and is predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Ernie Shauer and her sister Leslie Shauer.

Although she has lived many places in BC, for the past 40 years Castlegar has been her home and was where she lived, laughed and loved.

In 1984 at the age of 35 years, she took the brave step of enrolling at Selkirk College in Castlegar, studying Desktop Publishing and in 1986 she made the Dean’s List for Academic Excellence. She worked at a several businesses in the area and eventually started her own business called ‘Graphic Solutions’. Customers came for her unique and artistic style of making their business look special through the likes of newspaper ads, brochures and newsletters. Her artistic style contributed to her winning many business awards over the years. She also used those same talents to give back to her community. Some of the most rewarding times for her were the many years spent working with the Castlegar ‘Sunfest’ Society. She volunteered with the Castlegar Food Bank and was a happy, tireless worker when it came to helping out at the StoneSoup Kitchen. Having come from a large family, she took this work on quite naturally.

Her passion for landscaping and gardening was apparent to anyone who saw her yard.

Her camera was always handy, ready to capture her children, grandchildren and the Kootenay landscape. Her love of all forms of art dominated her being.

Donna leaves behind three sons. Daniel Scott; Glenn Scott (Joanna) of Calgary and grandsons Ethan and Jacob; Matt Scott (Christine) and granddaughter Claire of Abbotsford, BC. Donna’s siblings, Mike Shauer of Hope, BC ; April (John) Wilding of Hope, BC; Ruth Robbie (Jeffray) of New Westminister, BC and Billie (Ernest) Bessette of Hope, BC and many nieces and nephews, as well as her good friends Brian, Dick, Marilyn and Melody.

A Family Remembrance Gathering for Donna took place in Hope, BC on Sat November 22, 2014. Donna’s sister Billie, a potter, made the clay urn that holds her ashes. In the Spring of 2015, Donna’s final resting place will be the Balfour Cemetery, Balfour, BC, beside many of her family.

If you wish to make a donation in her name, kindly direct it to The StoneSoup Committee/Harvest Food Bank, c/o R. Manarin, 1360 McPhee Rd, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L9

Alexander Boris Kositsin February 23, 1941 – November 22, 2014 With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Alex.

He is survived by his mother Helen; wife Lillian; son Chris (partner Rick); daughter Connie Magee; his grandchildren Mitchell, Aaron, Stephanie (Darcy) and his great-granddaughter Brooklyn. Stepchildren Terry (Elvina) Zibin and Bob (Tracy) Zibin and their families. His sister Galina Maerzke, his brother Larry and his sister-in-law Sonia (Jack) Cheveldave and their families.

No flowers or service by request.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

In Loving Memory

John N. Mackave January 2, 1933 - December 1, 2010

We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.

You will always be in our hearts Ann, Kim, Lori, Len, Dee, Cody, Mark & Norma

In loving memory of

Verna Shingler 1948 - 2013

1 Year has gone by You are sadly missed Skip Casler & The Shingler Family

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014/2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from November 1 to December 1, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. 1“Don’t Pay Until Next Year” (60-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2015 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 30 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends December 1, 2014. 20% purchase financing is available on select new 2015 models on approved credit. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. 3Cash bonus amounts are offered on select 2014 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on cash purchase offers only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. $6,000 maximum cash bonus amount only available on the 2014 Optima Hybrid EX (OP74CE) and includes a $1,000 ECO-Credit. 4Representative finance example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551F)/2015 Sorento 2.4L LX AT (SR75BF) with a selling price of $24,782/$27,282 and includes delivery and destination fees of up to $1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $0/$1,500 loan rebate. 364 weekly payments of $68/$75 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Credit fees of $0. Total obligation is $24,782/$27,282. See retailer for complete details. 5Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759F)/2015 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HF)/2015 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756F) $38,495/$34,495/$32,295. 6Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl AT/2015 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 7Loan rebate amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends December 1, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. 8Cash purchase price offer for the new 2015 Rondo LX MT (RN551F) with a selling price of $19,582 includes delivery and destination fees of $1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $3,500 cash credit. See retailer for complete details. 9Cash credit amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase price before taxes. Available on cash purchase offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends December 1, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. 10$1,000 Holiday Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 Holiday Bonus amount available on the 2015 Forte LX+ AT Winter SE (FO74SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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