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The city's most recent acquisition of a 2,500 square-foot lot on Bay Street means more space and a design revamp for the upcoming library/ museum project.

The City of Trail purchased the property adjacent to the Riverfront Centre site for $90,000 after one year of negotiations were finalized with the building's Vancouver-based owner, Trailblazer Properties.

The procurement of additional square-footage prior to the facility's $6 million construction is a bonus because the building's conceptual design didn't fit the lot - the 18,000-square foot structure was jutting onto Helena Street.

“The acquisition of this property provides the city with a most timely opportunity given the added space that will become available for the Riverfront Centre,” said Mayor Mike Martin.

The city can now consider options such as building alignment, the development of additional parking, green space and depending on demand, potentially opening up commercial opportunities, like a coffee shop, within the facility “Overall this property purchase aligns well with the city's mandate to move forward with Trail's economic development and the longterm sustainability of our entire region,” Martin added.

The aged building at 1525 Bay Ave. was occupied by Career Development Service's wood shop program until this summer. After 'Hand Made By' moved across the street to be housed in the Community Inclusion Centre, the site is only used for storage.

While initial discussions with the property SHERI REGNIER PHOTO owners were challenging for the city, the ten- The community funded Christmas lunch at Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre had volunteers ant's lease is over at the end of December, which dishing up a homemade turkey dinner with all the fixings Thursday afternoon. Donations made it helped put negotiations back on track. possible for Santa to visit with gifts for about 60 students.

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Teck gets first shipment from revived Metaline Falls mine

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

With world market conditions for zinc production trending upwards, Teck Resources has re-opened a mine south of the border and sent the first shipment to Trail this week.

The restart of Pend Oreille zinc mine located near Metaline Falls, Wash. enables Teck to capitalize on global zinc supply constraints and makes a positive contribution to

Teck's zinc production and operating profit, explained Catherine Adair from Teck Trail Operations.

“At the same time Trail operations benefit from synergies between the two operations, which includes reduced transportation requirements.”

The close proximity of the mine, which is about 86 km from Trail, reduces the company's transportation costs, said Adair, noting that

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Since 1990 the trucking company has been hauling metal concentrate to the Waneta reload facility, including previous transportation loads from the Pend Oreille mine.

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While the impact of additional zinc concentrate to Trail operations is minimal, it has added 230 jobs in Pend Oreille county and flows about $20 million of investment to the communities in that area.

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By Chris Stedile Castlegar News

Mediated talks have been scheduled between the City of Castlegar and CUPE 2262 for Monday.

David Schuab, the Labour Relations Board mediator who wrote recommendations for settlement on Sept. 22, will be mediating the talks.

As of now it is unclear whether the city will be bringing a new offer to the table or not, but they do wish to have the issue resolved before this holiday season kicks off.

The announcement comes on the heels of last Monday night’s council meeting where many community members came out to express their discontent with the city’s handling of the ongoing strike.

After the main reports of council had been addressed a line swiftly formed behind the microphone in the centre aisle.

Among the concerns expressed by the public, almost all of them were regarding CUPE 2262 and their strike.

An emotional CUPE 2262 President Leford Lafeyette said he is sickened by the actions of this city against him.

Lafayette said, the reason he became president of CUPE 2262 was because he was harassed at work under the current administration, barring Bruno Tassone, and his goal was and still is to prevent harassment against union workers.

President of the local Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Cindy McCallum Miller was fervent in addressing the council.

“I represent workers who absolutely rely on the professional services that CUPE Local 2262 provides, especially as winter is coming in and I’m very concerned about the impasse and the fact that these workers have been out for a number of months. I guess you’ve been lucky that there hasn’t been a lot of snow, but I’m quite worried about the weather that is coming in,” she said.

“With all due respect to the comment about an offer being on the table, obviously that offer is not an acceptable offer and I look to the leadership of the city council to come forward with something to break the impasse. My question is ‘Are there underlying factors that are preventing the city from returning to the table?’”

Chief Administrative Officer John Malcolm valued the total sessions to date to have cost close to $32,000.

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All mine production to be processed in Trail

FROM PAGE 1 unfavourable market conditions had the company maintaining the site after the facility shut down in 2009.

“The restart of our Pend Oreille zinc mine was completed on time and under budget,” said Don Lindsay, Teck’s president and chief executive officer in a Wednesday news release.

“We are pleased to be operating again in Washington State and helping to support jobs and economic activity in the community, region and state.”

Although zinc profits were down $5 million in Teck’s first quarter, the outlook for the ore was the most favourable of the base metals.

“The forecast from all analysts for zinc is very good unlike coal,” explained Local 480’s Vice President Gordon Menelaws in a previous interview.

“The fact that they are re-opening Pend Oreille mine is excellent news for Trail due to its proximity to our operation.”

All production from the Pend Oreille mine will be processed at the Trail metallurgical operations, as concentrate characteristics in the ore and lower transportation costs could provide approximately $15 million of annual benefits that cannot be obtained from other sources of concentrate.

Profits from coal were down considerably after Australian coal mines increased market supplies and forced coal prices to drop.

Teck reported an unaudited third-quarter profit of $159 million, compared with $252 million over the same period in 2013.

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Timing of sale works well for plans

FROM PAGE 1 “The timing to acquire this land worked well for all parties involved,” said David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer.

“With plans to retain an architect and commence the detailed design of the Riverfront Centre, everything is coming together nicely.”

The timing coincides with Monday night’s council appointments to various portfolios, including Coun. Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson and Coun. Robert Cacchioni accepting seats on the Riverfront Centre Committee, and Coun. Sandy Santori as the alternative.

Gattafoni Robinson has been a longtime Trail council representative at the historical society, and Cacchioni has sat on the library board for a number of years.

“We are excited to be on this committee after helping with fundraising, attending many meetings and being instrumental when we had the first conceptual drawings done,” said Gattafoni Robinson.

“The purchase of property is a huge opportunity for us that opens a lot of avenues,” she explained. “We don’t know what that looks like yet, we have to wait for the architect’s drawings, but this is really good news.”

The old structure appears to be worse for wear from the exterior.

However, before the building is

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The property on the front lot adjacent to the Riverfront Centre site, was bought by the City of Trail this week.

The building on the land will be demolished, making way for more space for the city's new library/museum. bulldozed, the city includes a condition that all waste material be appropriately sorted and recycled

in order to reduce tipping fees.

Additionally, city crews and the contractor will review any and all

materials that can be salvaged and reused to lower the demolition cost.

Rossland

More money needed for capital projects

By Alicia Wallace Rossland News

How would you like to pay?

City staff informed council in last Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole (COW) session, that to renew all of Rossland’s city capital assets now it would cost approximately $17.7 million.

In a COW presentation that lasted moments shy of five hours and ended before council would have had to unanimously vote to continue past 10 p.m., Darrin Albo, manager of operations and Lois Hunter, acting chief financial officer oriented the newly elected officials through the functions and roles of the departments of their responsibly.

Council needs to determine a first year financial plan and have it adopted prior to May 15, 2015.

It may seem like a large leadtime but council has a lot to take into consideration and needs to be strategic in its approach to using

the public coffers.

Officials will need to ensure the financial plan is affordable and sustainable for the community.

They will have to factor everything in from service levels, to capital projects, to maintenance and operational expenses and as a result the community should be left with acceptable standards of infrastructure servicing water, sewage, roads and recreation just to name a few of the city’s areas of responsibility.

Hunter was not the bearer of good news, she noted, on presentation of a draft budget. If the financial plan was to maintain the status quo then numerous warning lights were flashing. Staff was asking for a general consensus on how the budget might look moving forward.

Capital projects are seriously underfunded and urgently need addressing, was a message that rang loud and clear. The city needs to get a bylaw in place to ensure

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water and sewer is self-funding.

“It has become very apparent that water and sewer are not funding themselves, not even in maintenance, let alone capital,” said Hunter.

The city is now left with a situation on Washington Street where the main water line that distributes water to a large proportion of Rossland households is in urgent need of replacement.

The pipe built in the 1890s is beyond its life expectancy. In essence, the ground is holding up the pipe.

The infrastructure has now become a liability — if a serious leak was to occur it could blow the pipe right out. If the pipe were to erupt, the city would be in an emergency situation and without sufficient fire coverage.

The capital cost to upgrade Washington Street is estimated at around $5.6 million. This is more than the annual revenue of

$4.4 million generated by Rossland property taxes. The council would like to consult and work through to a solution on funding the city’s expenses with community representatives.

Grant funding opportunities are available for capital and infrastructure projects however Hunter also cautioned this money is drying up.

Other options to fund capital projects would include cost savings in other areas of council such as decreasing service levels, decreasing maintenance and operation levels or to increasing property taxes.

By increasing property taxes by one per cent, each household would pay an additional $17.50 and this would raise an additional amount of approximately $39,000 in city revenue.

This figure is nowhere close to the amount required to maintain an acceptable level of infrastructure for the city.

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PEOPLE Kootenay Savings supports LeRoi Foundation

Kerry Stephen Kimmins June 1, 1948 to October 26, 2014 Kerry passed away in Edmonton at the age of 66 after a brief battle with cancer. Kerry will be dearly missed by his wife Jamie (nee Duncan/Macy) of 46 years, children: Stephen, Jason (Stephanie), Daryl (Kassie), Sharon, and brother Reg (Joanne) and extended family. He lived his childhood in S Burnaby. After graduation Kerry worked at Cominco (Teck), Trail,BC. Upon retirement he and Jamie moved to Sherwood Park AB. Kerry is remembered for his kind and gentle nature, love of gadgets and computers, but mostly for his passion for fishing.

He was laid to rest in Calgary.

With sad hearts we announce

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passed away on November 28, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Survived by her husband Richard, daughter Janelle (Mike), their family, son Darcy and his family, sister Merica and Mickey Caputo and families, David, Shailyn, Lisa, Ryan and Darion, Michelle, Peter, Garin and Jacob, sister Virginia Sperling and family, brother Louie and sister-in-law Lyne Forlin and familes.

Predeceased by her parents Louis and Eliza Forlin, brothers John and Bruno and sister Eva. Forever in our hearts, rest in peace

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Louise McEwan, chairperson with the LeRoi Community Foundation was presented with a $14,070 cheque this week by Kootenay Savings Corporate office staff, on behalf of the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation. Additionally, the foundation announced $65,000 in new grants as well as a $50,000 donation to be shared amongst eight local community foundations and funds.

Richard Hottelet

Wartime journalist was last of ‘Murrow’s Boys’

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- Richard C. Hottelet, the last of the original “Murrow’s Boys,” the pioneering group of wartime journalists hired by CBS radio newsman Edward R. Murrow, has died. He was 97.

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CBS News spokesman Kevin Tedesco said that Hottelet died early Wednesday morning at his home in Wilton.

Hottelet was a foreign correspondent for the United Press in Berlin at the start of World War II - and

even spent several months in a Nazi prison - before joining CBS in London in 1944.

He reported from many battlefronts, and went on to become CBS’ correspondent for the United Nations, an assignment he began in 1960. He resigned

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in 1985 to join the U.S. Mission to the U.N. as its public affairs counsellor, leaving that post in 1987 over differences with Ambassador Vernon A. Walters.

“Either you’re in sync or not, and we were not that much,” he said.

The legendary “Murrow’s Boys” were recruited by Murrow, then London-based director of CBS’ European bureau, starting in 1937 and continuing through the war years.

“It was our job to tell them what was going on.”

Decades before journalists were embedded in military operations, Hottelet moved forward with troops and circled back to file his reports. He flew with the U.S. Air Force before the D-Day operation in 1944 and was in an Air Force bomber that attacked Utah Beach just minutes before the start of the Allied invasion.

Toward the end of the war, when Allied troops were fast approaching the Russians, smashing

through Nazi Germany in April 1945, Hottelet said he did not have access to a transmitter for the historic occasion.

“So I’d send people back with typed copy to cable to New York,” he said.

Following an assignment in Moscow in 1946 where he reported on Soviet leader Josef Stalin’s dismantling of the Soviet Union’s alliance with the West, Hottelet returned to the United States where he stayed until 1951.

He then travelled to West Germany, reporting on the growth of democracy and the beginning of the Cold War that divided Eastern and Western Europe.

He covered Cold War battlefronts in Vietnam, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

In his later years, Hottelet criticized relentless news coverage.

“Nowadays, facts are drizzled over people in a news cycle that’s 24 hours a day,” he said in a 2003 interview.

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Kelowna

RCMP bait sled and truck stolen Items and thief found that day

By Alistair Waters Kelowna Capital News

Oh, the irony.

As if to illustrate the problem, the RCMP’s own Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team’s top officials found themselves the victims of the very type of crime they came to Kelowna Thursday to warn the public about.

According to Insp.

Peter Jadis, head of IMPACT, in the early hours of Dec. 11, a pick-up truck carrying a snowmobile, brought to Kelowna from the Lower Mainland for an announcement about this season’s launch of the annual “bait” sled program, was stolen.

The truck and snowmobile were parked at a local hotel.

Jadis said because both vehicles were equipped with alarms, video recorders and other bait vehicle equipment, they were easily traced and a suspect in the theft was caught in Kelowna later that day with the truck and snowmobile.

“This was a crime of opportunity,” said Jadis at a news conference.

He said while IMPACT is launching the bait sled program in the Interior – similar to the successful bait car program used by police forces across the country– the public is also being asked to do its part.

Owners of snowmobiles are advised to park vehicles carrying snowmobiles in well lit areas and, if possible box in the vehicle carrying the snowmobile with other vehicles. They should also mark their snowmobiles with engraved identification numbers, disable the tow vehicle at night by removing a battery terminal, coil or distributor cap, buy and use anti theft devices, record and photograph all equipment to help investigators in the event a machine is stolen and securely lock all equipment.

The bait vehicle program, now in its 10th year in B.C., has proven successful and now covers cars, truck,

ATV and snowmobiles.

While Jadis did not have numbers 2013, he said since January of this year, 151 off-road vehicles have been stolen in this area and 44 were snowmobiles.

With snowmobile prices starting at $12,000 to $15,000, the loss is substantial, he said. Jadis added in addition to providing the bait vehicles, the police will also be out at night questioning drivers of trucks carrying snowmobiles to make sure they are the rightful owners.

“People should have their paperwork on hand,” said Cpl. Thomas Blackney of the Revelstoke RCMP, which has been instrumental developing the bait sled program because Revelstoke is a popular snowmobiling area.

Provincial Burnaby wants company to pay policing bill

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-area city is asking the National Energy Board to hand Kinder Morgan a bill that could be worth more than $2 million for policing and cleanup costs after pipeline work was targeted by protesters last month.

Environmental activists set up a makeshift encampment in a conservation area on Burnaby Mountain, east of Vancouver, in an attempt to block crews from conducting drilling and survey work related to its proposal to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline.

The company obtained a court injunction ordering protesters to clear two drilling sites.

Dozens of officers with the RCMP and other police agencies were on the scene for over a week, arresting more than 100 people by the time the work was finished.

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ther damage to the conservation area at great public expense, much of which will be paid by Burnaby. Large areas of the conservation area were fenced off, and the public road was fully closed. More areas of the park were trampled.”

The letter says the company was required by the energy board to do “as little damage as possible” during its work.

The city, however, says there was extensive damage that went “well beyond” what the company had initially promised.

The city’s letter does not include a final tally of the cleanup costs.

The company submitted its own response to the board, saying it is prepared to pay for cleanup and remediation work while suggesting police costs are the responsibility of the city.

A letter written by a company lawyer says the city could have

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has been a vocal opponent of the planned pipeline expansion, has publicly said the company, not taxpayers, should be on the hook for policing costs.

The city wrote the National Energy Board a letter earlier this month, indicating it plans to seek an order from the board forcing Kinder Morgan to pay for the entire police bill - which it estimates to be between $1 million and $2 million - as well as any work required to restore the conservation area where the work occurred.

“When Trans Mountain went to B.C. Supreme Court for an injunction against the public, and sought and received authority to engage a police presence in the conservation area ... it did so knowing the likely consequences,” says the city’s letter, dated Dec. 5.

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mitigated the damage to the mountain by enforcing bylaws that the protesters were breaking. Those include bylaws preventing anyone from setting up a structure in a city parks or damaging trees, shrubs and parkland.

“Instead, Burnaby, having sat on its hands, now turns to Trans Mountain for compensation for damage caused by third parties,” the letter says.

The letter goes on to say it was the protesters, not the company, that prompted the need for such a significant police presence.

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“The police were required to maintain public order and safety. Policing costs are a service provided to taxpaying citizens and corporations in Burnaby, including Trans Mountain, to protect their lawful rights.”

The company’s letter says that Kinder Morgan is prepared to pay for cleanup work, even for damage caused by the protesters, and it is open to negotiating with the city on that issue.

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aint Nicholas (also known as Santa Claus, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas) has had to put up with a lot over the years.

After the latest blow, he may not show up at all next week.

First they decided that he had to reside at the North Pole, where the temperature often falls to 50 degrees below zero and there are several months of complete darkness each year just when the workload peaks. The south coast of what is now Turkey, where St. Nick originally lived and worked, was much nicer.

Then in a series of ads in the 1930s the Coca-Cola Company crystallised his image as a fat old man wearing clothes that are frankly a fashion disaster. And now, as a final indignity, they are trying to make him a Danish citizen.

On Monday, Denmark submitted documents claiming the North Pole as Danish territory (since the Danish kingdom includes Greenland). It was a “historic and important milestone” for Denmark, said Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard. It was also provocative and pointless, but

he forgot to mention that.

The Danish government does not actually want or need the North Pole, and does not imagine that it would derive any practical benefit from “owning” it. It is just responding to the equally baseless Canadian declaration last December that the North Pole is sovereign Canadian territory, or at least that the seabed 4,000 metres beneath it is.

The way that claim came about is quite instructive.

Canada has a huge archipelago of Arctic islands, and for years Canadian government scientists have been gathering evidence to support a Canadian claim to exclusive economic rights over the seabed of the Arctic Ocean adjacent to those islands. All five countries that border the Arctic Ocean have been preparing similar claims to the seabed off their own coasts.

Until last December, Canada made no claim to the North Pole. It was only days before the country was due to submit its final claim to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s govern-

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ment finally woke up.

The claim wasn’t in the original submission because Canada has no real case in international law.

Even if the Commission ends up accepting the contention by Russia, Canada and Denmark (on behalf of its Greenland territory) that the underwater Lomonosov Ridge extends their respective bits of the continental shelf into the central Arctic Ocean, the principle of “equidistance” would give the North Pole itself to the Danes or the Russians.

For the past nine years Prime Minister Harper has travelled to the Canadian Arctic every summer to give the Canadian media a “photo op”. He promises new ice-breakers and an Arctic naval base, he stands

on a submarine as fighters fly overhead, he sits in the cockpit of a Canadian F-18, he shoots a rifle in a military exercise – every year a new image of him personally defending Canadian sovereignty from some unspecified threat.

There is no threat to Canadian territory, of course, and even in terms of seabed rights Canada’s only serious dispute is with the United States (over a bit of seabed north of the Yukon-Alaska border in the Beaufort Sea). But Harper’s pose as the staunch defender of Canadian “rights” serves his conservative, nationalist agenda and plays well with the Canadian media.

So when Harper’s minions belatedly realized that the government’s scientists and civil servants had not included the North Pole in Canada’s claim to the Commission, Harper slammed the brakes on and demanded that they rewrite it. He will have been told by the experts that Canada has no legal case – but he also knows that by the time that becomes clear to the public, many years from now, he will no longer be in office.

Canada didn’t submit its

final claim last December after all. The poor boffins in Ottawa are struggling to reformulate it to include the North Pole, while Harper trumpets his determination to protect Canadian “rights”. And the Danes, who were previously willing to let sleeping dogs lie, have now responded by making their own rather more plausible claim.

The Russians may be next. President Vladimir Putin also likes to be photographed in the Arctic, surrounded by military kit and bravely defending Russian sovereignty. It’s getting ridiculous – but might it also be getting out of hand?

Probably not. There has been much loose talk about allegedly huge reserves of oil and gas under the Arctic seabed, but not much actual drilling is likely to happen in the challenging conditions of the Arctic Ocean when the oil price is below $80 per barrel. (It’s currently in the mid-$50s, and will probably be down there for a long time.)

There’s really nothing else up there that’s worth fighting over.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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School carolers exemplify Christmas spirit You may have received a knock on your door over the last couple of weeks and when you answered there stood a group of Grade 6-7 students from Mr. Page’s class at Glenmerry Elementary School who were there to sing you a Christmas Carol.

If you were the fortunate recipient of one of these Christmas Carol-o-Grams it was purchased for you, by a loved one or friend, from these very students a couple of weeks ago who stood outside Ferraro Foods selling these as a fundraiser.

The money they raised was shared with Kate’s Kitchen so not only have these young people and teacher gone out into the community to spread Christmas Cheer but have also helped some of the most vulnerable people in the com-

munity who may not otherwise have the chance of a good meal over the Christmas Season without such charitable donations.

I think this class deserves a big thanks for bringing us back to what matters, which is not all this hustle and bustle about during the Christmas season or stress over the holidays due to money being spent on gifts but plain old fashioned Christmas traditions, hitting the streets to spread Christmas cheer in the form of a song.

I was lucky enough to join one group on their Christmas gift giving of a Carol-o-Gram and what an experience it was.

I was moved to tears watching one gentleman tear up after receiving his Christmas-Carolo-Gram and as he stood and watched these young people perform their Christmas carol,

albeit a bit off tune with a few giggles in between, but filled with lots of Christmas spirit, he became speechless.

The night was filled with Christmas joy as the kids sang to a group of elderly individuals at the hospital and I don’t even think they realized how much their presence meant to the people they were singing for.

But what I assume these budding little singers understand least of all is how this small gesture that took up a relatively short time in their lives, will live on for many this season.

So here is a heartfelt thanks to Mr. Page and his Grade 6-7 class at Glenmerry Elementary school, Merry Christmas to you all!

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An editorial from the Halifax Chronicle-Herald Once again, a Halifax university is in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Dalhousie University president Richard Florizone is investigating a complaint that a dozen senior dentistry students have been posting or responding to sexist, misogynist comments online.

Members of a Facebook group calling itself Class of DDS 2015 Gentlemen seem to be anything but. Media is reporting that members posted a poll, apparently about female classmates, titled “Who would you hate ****,” joked about using chloroform on women and made other offensive posts.

If Nova Scotians have learned anything from the Rehtaeh Parsons case, it is that sexual abuse and violence against women and the hateful, sexist and disrespectful attitudes that underlie them are issues that society, its institutions and their leaders must take seriously.

Some will defend the alleged offenders: the guys were just kidding around, they didn’t mean it, it was meant to

be private, the jokes were old.

But what we do in private — as many a politician has learned — can come back to bite us. Words have the power to diminish, objectify and dehumanize women, creating an atmosphere that makes it far easier for sexual abuse and assault to flourish on college campuses and in society.

And any comedian knows a joke only gets a laugh when the listener responds to the ring of authenticity behind it.

Engendering hatred of women doesn’t have to leave scars or bruises to be harmful and damaging. It has no place in the civilized institutions of society — particularly in Canadian universities, where the public is paying for about half of any student’s education.

The young men accused of making these posts are society’s elite.

Many capable young science students and graduates would love to have their spots in dentistry school. Both the university, and society, have a right to expect a certain level of behaviour from students whose privileged positions are subsidized by the public

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In the wake of the Parsons and Jian Ghomeshi cases, the “boys will be boys” attitude that has prevailed for too long has changed.

That is particularly true in this case, when the “boys” may turn out to be well educated young men in their early 20s who are about to become medical professionals in whom women — whether they be peers, employees or clients — should have absolute trust.

Dalhousie has postponed exams for its fourth-year dental students until January, a serious inconvenience for students uninvolved in this affair.

But Mr. Florizone has a responsibility to the university, the Dalhousie community and to the citizens of Nova Scotia to get to the bottom of this report.

If it is indeed accurate, the university must impose severe sanctions on students involved.

Or to put it in terms the most obtuse dentistry student could understand: if a tooth is well and truly rotten, sometimes the best course of action is to pull it out.

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Trail & District Churches A Star Shall Come Forth out of Jacob Scripture quotations are from the RSV unless otherwise noted.

“I shall see him, but not now; I behold him but not nigh: a star shall come forth out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel” (Num. 24:17).

Balaam, a pagan prophet from Moab, was sent by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse Israel, which was encamped in the plains of Moab, preparing to cross the Jordan into Canaan.

But when the prophet Balaam saw Israel, God inspired him to bless rather than curse them, and so he said that one day in the distant future “a star shall come forth out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel” (Num. 24:17). At that time a star symbolized a god, and later it came to also indicate a divinized king.

This prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the divine king

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of the universe who rose out of Jacob. When Jacob blessed his twelve sons, he said to Judah, “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples” (Gen. 49:10). The kingly scepter began in Judah with King David of the tribe of Judah, and the prophecy says that it will not depart from Judah “until he comes to whom it belongs; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples” (Gen 49:10).

This is a Messianic prophecy, and it was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the divine king of the universe who came from the tribe of Judah. He is the one to whom the scepter belongs, and to him all peoples render homage.

At Christmas we celebrate the coming of this divine king, God and man, a man who is the one God. He is this star, and to him belongs the scepter. Israel waited for a long time for the fulfillment of these prophecies. They hoped for God’s salvation on the earth and God’s peace in

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We are approaching the great feast of Christmas, and we rejoice in the salvation that God has sent us in his Son Jesus Christ and in the great peace he puts into our hearts.

This great peace comes from his death on the cross that justified us through our faith in him. Because he made just and adequate reparation for our sins on the cross, suffering their punishment, by our faith in him, when we invoke his death, God removes the burden and pain of guilt for our sins from our heart, and instead of the depression, sadness, and darkness of guilt, he gives us jubilation of spirit. Christ then shines with the splendor of his own righteousness in our hearts, and God declares us

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licia Keys is right. We gotta pray.

Keys released “We Gotta Pray” following a Staten Island grand jury decision not to indict a white New York police officer for the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in a stranglehold. The Staten Island decision was the second decision in a matter of weeks that sparked protests and raised questions about racism, law enforcement and the administration of justice in the United States.

Keys tweeted that she had written the lyrics sometime ago, but “the lyrics have never meant more to me than during this time.”

The video that accompanies We Gotta Pray conveys a powerful message about systemic injustice around the world in modern times. The video maintains a hopeful tone through louise images that depict prayer and peaceful protest. The inclusion of archival photoEveryday Theology graphs of the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Gandhi remind viewers that change is possible.

Taken together, the lyrics and the video communicate the message that all individuals have an extraordinary capacity to become agents for change, a change that begins in the heart with the transformation of one’s attitudes and behaviors.

The message of “We Gotta Pray” is a good reminder of the ‘reason for the season’. During the Christmas season, goodwill, random acts of kindness and messages of “Joy to the world” and “Peace on earth” abound for at least a few days. But, in order to carry the Christmas spirit forward into the world, “we gotta pray” for that change of heart.

While the lessons of human history teach us that there is no quick fix to repair the brokenness of human relationships, a visit to a stable where a babe is laying in a manger may help to soften our hearts.

In the manger where the tiny, perfect, yet utterly helpless babe lays, we recognize that we too are vulnerable, and that we hold within our self a tremendous potential for goodness.

Through the diversity of the group gathered peacefully around the manger, we experience equality and mutual respect. We discover the graciousness of God who welcomes and honors us without distinction based on race, religion or socio-economic status.

In the Gospel of Luke, the angels’ announcement of the birth of this extraordinary baby is linked to peace on earth and among people.

In an Advent homily, papal preacher, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, reflected on the relationship between Christmas and peace. With that little babe, a new age began for humanity. The coming of Jesus teaches us “the first peace is the vertical, between heaven and earth, between God and humanity. From it depend all other forms of peace.” This peace comes not only from the subsequent death of Jesus on the cross, said Cantalamessa, but also from the gift of grace that came into the world with his birth.

Grace and peace are the gifts waiting for us at the stable. These are the gifts that lead us to a conversion of the heart that will transform the world. But, we gotta pray.

Trail, BC resident Louise McEwan is a freelance religion writer with degrees in English and Theology. She has a background in education and faith formation. Her blog is www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Contact her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com.

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Snowmobile crash claims two people Arrow Lakes News Two Slocan Park residents are dead following a snowmobile collision 25 kilometres north of Nakusp.

A 27-year-old male and a 29-year-old female died as a result of a collision with a downed tree. Neither were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. The identity of the male and female are not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin and continued investigation by the BC Coroners Service.

According to a Nakusp/Slocan Lake RCMP press release, on Monday at about 11:30 a.m. police responded to a report of the snowmobile fatality in a remote area.

The fatal collision occurred approximately seven kilometres from Highway 23 on a nonmaintained section of the Halfway Hotsprings Forest Service Road.

The collision is believed to have occurred sometime during the previous evening.

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Ski resort set to open

By Carolyn Grant Kimberley Bulletin

It has been an up and down December for those in Kimberley doing the snow dance in anticipation of the ski season, but Mother Nature has cooperated enough this week to allow Kimberley Alpine Resort to open this Saturday.

The cooperation came in the form of temperatures cold enough to allow round the clock snow making rather than natural snow, but they’ll take it up at KAR. “With the colder temperatures this week our snow-making crews having been working around the clock to make as much snow as they can to get us ready to open,” said Area Manager Ted Funston.

“For the weekend we will be offering the Northstar Quad chair with the Main run, the Owl T-bar, and the Magic Carpet. There is snow in the forecast and we look forward to getting more lifts and runs open as soon as we can.”

Green bins coming to Christina Lake

By Craig Lindsay Grand Forks Gazette

After meeting with success in Grand Forks, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has expanded the green bin program into Area D and is looking at spring for Area C (Christina Lake).

Alan Stanley, general manager of environmental services for the RDKB, said the program has been operating in Grand Forks for two years and has been very well received.

The program has been in rural Grand Forks (Area D) since November 2 for those residents who were previously receiving curbside recycling.

The pick up is done

by Kettle Valley Waste, which is contracted by the RDKB. The RDKB program in the City of Grand Forks was brought in by thenMayor Brian Taylor and then-CAO Lynne Burch.

“Kettle Valley Waste (from Christina Lake) is one of our prime service providers here in the Boundary,” said Stanley. “They’ve proven to be an absolutely outstanding contractor.”

Stanley said that in the past green bin programs could only be effectively run in larger centres.

“The team at Kettle

Valley Waste proved that it could be done on a smaller scale,” he said.

Stanley said the RDKB is targeting March 1 for a potential start date for the green bin program at the Lake.

The City of Grand Forks is the first jurisdiction in the B.C. Interior to provide residents with curbside collection of kitchen scraps. The program targets organic material (anything that was once plant or animal) that would otherwise end up in the landfall.

Some of the materials residents can put in the green bin are: baked goods such as bread and cookies; cheese rinds and moldy cheese; coffee, including filters; sauces and gravy; fish bones, skin, guts, etc.; meat, bones, skin and fat; pet waste; eggs and egg shells; and much more. \Stanley said the green bin program has essentially been paid for by the provincial recycling program (MMBC) which is paid for by industries.

“Basically we’re doing it without any raises to taxes and we’re just repurposing the revenue we were using for the recycling program into the green bin program,” he said.

He did add that Area D residents have to pay

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Mad Cow said he was thrilled by discovering their unique ability to communicate with an alien culture.

“It’s quite something. Even though we can’t speak the language and they don’t know English, there was this common language of music. That energy transcends race, religion, and language barriers. We deliver an energy that comes straight from rock and roll,” he said.

“To look into their faces and see them enjoying what we’re delivering? It was the best.”

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local contingent of fans, many who have seen them play since their creation 16 years ago. Throughout that time, very little has changed.

“Except for maybe my hair. It recently departed,” joked Mad Cow. “There’s not much you can move around without getting rid of a classic. I mean, you can’t take out Back to Black and put in some song only you and five other people know from some 1976 B-side. We love the whole catalogue, but the general public wants to hear the hits.”

He said fans can always expect to hear their favourites played with additional intensity.

“All of us come from punk and metal roots, so when we play the stuff comes out sounding like Motorhead or the Ramones. There’s an urgency there,” he said.

Doors are at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door, and are available from the Hume Hotel at (250) 352-5331.

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Lucchini, Charlie Zuccarini, A lack of secondary scoring and Cooper Leitch did the heavy has plagued the Smokies lately lifting for Trail scoring with Lucchini, Zuccarini, all three goals in the Leitch and power-play important Interior divlinemate Dallas Calvin ision match up. accounting for 12 of the Lucchini got the 18 goals scored in the Smokies on the board at past five games.

17:06 of the first period Over that period, with assists to Zuccarini Lucchini has netted 10 and Leitch. The Trail points, Zuccarini eight, native would make it 3-2 and Calvin seven. Conner on a setup from Leitch Browne-Maloski has and Ryan Swanson two also contributed with jake minutes into the second, three goals in his last Lucchini and Zuccarini would five games, doubling his notch his 20th goal of the goal-scoring production season, finishing a Lucchini and on the year to six goals.

Leitch passing play to tie it at 3-3.

Lucchini’s three-point night The Smokies owned the play in gives him 17 goals, 24 assists, the middle frame outshooting the and 41 points on the season and Warriors 12-4 in the period. Trail puts him in a tie with Powell hemmed the Warriors in their River’s Jared Lukosevicius for own end for long stretches but fourth place in BCHL scoring, could not find the go-ahead goal while Zuccarini, 20-19-39, is in on rookie netminder Mike Lenko, seventh. an emergency call up from the As for the Silverbacks they are KIJHL Revelstoke Grizzlies after led by Air Force commit Andrew starter Andy Desautels underwent Farney who has seven goals and an emergency appendectomy.

32 points on the year, and Taro “I didn’t think we (West Hirose who is right behind him Kelowna) were getting the guys with 31 points. The Backs also got down low and I thought they deeper on the back end, acquiring (Trail) did a good job of pinch- Alaska-Fairbanks commit Jordan ing their D and we just didn’t get Burns, 3-13-16, from the Powell pucks out,” said Warriors coach River Kings on Tuesday for future Rylan Ferster. “We got a win and considerations. that’s important . . . obviously I Angus Redmond has carried thought they came in and played most of the load between the real good and we let a team back pipes. Over 26 games, he’s posted in the game but fortunately we a 2.99 GAA and a .901 save pergot the win.” centage.

For Trail, the games against The 11-13-3-5 Backs are Salmon Arm this weekend loom coming off a 6-3 victory against large. Taking a possible four Merritt on Saturday, and a 2-2 points would put the Smokies draw with the Penticton Vees a into a tie with the fifth-place week ago.

Silverbacks and offer a jolt of Trail plays in Salmon Arm confidence heading into the tonight and returns to the Christmas break.

Cominco Arena for a 7:30 puck “(Points are huge) is an under- drop on Saturday.

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Red Mountain to open Saturday

By Times Staff Fresh snow falling is good news for skiers, as Red Mountain gets set to open on Saturday.

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According to the Salmo Ski Hill website, the hill is scheduled to open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. over the holidays, before starting night skiing in the New Year.

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The Oilers said in a statement that the NHL club and Prodigal, the operator of the Barons, mutually agreed to part ways after negotiations on an affiliation extension were unsuccessful.

The Barons have been the Oilers’ AHL affiliate since the 2010-11 season.

Oklahoma City is averaging 3,219 fans a game this season, below the AHL average and 26th in the 30-team league.

“The players, coaches and fans of the OKC Barons have been outstanding partners to our organization as our development team affiliate,” Oilers Entertainment Group president and chief operating officer Patrick LaForge said in the statement. “The decision to move on from Oklahoma City, although not easy, will open new opportunities for the Oilers organization and our AHL business.”

Baron Bites: Montrose twins Connor and Kellen Jones were recently brought up to the OKC Barons from their ECHL affiliate in Bakersfield, Calif. Kellen scored his first AHL goal in a 4-1 win over Charlotte on Tuesday, before rejoining the Condors in Bakersfield on Thursday.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Curtis Lazar is leaving the Ottawa Senators to play for Canada at the world junior championship, a decision those involved consider a “win-win.”

The 19-year-old Lazar gets the experience of playing against the best junior players in the world, Canada gets a polished top-six forward and the Senators hope to benefit down the road from the development their top prospect gets from his second of these tournaments.

“He’s going to play a more prominent role,” Senators coach Dave Cameron said. “With us he’s in the bottom six, playing a safe role. There he’s going to be a go-to guy. That’s a real world-class tournament on a huge stage, so all those factors are going to make him a better player.”

Lazar was Ottawa’s fourth-line centre averaging 12:45 a game, second-lowest on the team ahead of only Chris Neil.

Wednesday night at the New Jersey Devils, Lazar skated 15 shifts for 8:30, his lowest totals of his rookie season.

Hockey Canada had discussions with the Senators this week about getting Lazar, but the organization didn’t find out until Thursday morning that he’d be joining the world junior team. Understandably, those in charge of the team are thrilled to add th Lazar to a group already favoured to win gold on home ice.

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• I wish, too, that the fans who • The Smokies, too, are in their have been sticking with the team usual holiday break spot - fight- so loyally for so long will get to ing for their lives in the toughest have more happy moments leavdivision in the BCHL. They seem, ing Cominco Arena in the next few at times, close to righting the ship, months - most could receive no but cannot seem to get over the better gift. hump and begin a run at a playoff • Both the Nitehawks and Smoke spot.

Eaters have 50-50 draws coming to I wish them some scoring from fruition soon. I wish for them a players not getting first line min- sellout of what must be the best utes - of 29 goals this month only stocking stuffers for either a hockey 12 have not had top line players or lottery fan this year. in the mix, and two of the 12 the, • I wish for everyone out there a “others,” have tallied were on the Merry Christmas. Stay safe - winter power play, compared to four extra is here. Keep the hopeful thought strength goals by the big line guys. that by Monday the days will be That is a huge imbalance, and getting longer.

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Montrose Fire-fighters challenge TSO snowshoers

By Times Staff The Trail Special Olympic Snowshoe team will take on the Montrose Fire Department in a fun snowshoe challenge at Bernie McMahon Park in Montrose on Saturday.

“They (the Trail Special Olympic Snowshoe team) are going to run a relay to get them prepared for provincials coming up soon,” said Montrose volunteer fire-fighter Luke Thatcher.

“It’s all about fun but will also be good practice for the snowshoe team.”

Trail Special Olympians qualified for the Kootenay team in competition earlier in the year, and head to Kamloops Feb. 19 to 21 for the 2015 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games.

The event will draw 600 athletes from around the province going for gold in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, floor hockey, snowshoeing, and speed skating.

The B.C. Winter Games snowshoe races range from 25 metre sprints to 10 kilometre distance races,

in addition to 4x100 and 4x400-metre relay events.

Athletes in every sport and event are grouped by age, gender, and ability.

The Fire-fighters and TSO snowshoeing team will hit the field at 10 a.m. at McMahon Park beside the Montrose Community Hall.

Residents and supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer on the competitors, and join them at the Montrose Fire Hall for a wiener roast and refreshments following the race.

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BCHL Friday’s games W Kelowna at Penticton, 7 p.m.

Cowichan at Nanaimo, 7 p.m.

Trail at Salmon Arm, 7 p.m.

Victoria at Coquitlam, 7 p.m.

Powell River at Langley, 7 p.m.

P.G. at Surrey, 7:11 p.m.

Vernon at Merritt, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Penticton at W Kelowna, 7 p.m.

P.G. at Coquitlam, 7 p.m.

Powell River at Vernon, 7 p.m.

Victoria at Langley, 7 p.m.

Nanaimo at Cowichan 7 p.m.

Salmon Arm at Trail, 7:30 p.m.

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Anaheim at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Islanders at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Arizona at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.

Colorado at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Wash at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Tampa at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Rangers at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

St. Louis at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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I realize I can simply wait for the rent, I could evict them and probably never get what is owed, I could use the threat of calling CPS as a lever to get payment, or I could do all of the above. What do you think? -- Never Should Have Been a Landlord Dear Never: The child is a separate issue.

divorce 12 years ago.

He remains friends with his ex, the mother of his children.

They even play bridge together with another couple -- I don’t know whether that’s a factor in our situation. Bob has erectile dysfunction issues. I try not to pressure him, but our make-out sessions arouse me -- and then they don’t go any further.

Bob feels we should let nature takes its course, meaning sex will happen when it happens, but at our age, I know things can be more complicated. I love him, and I know he loves me, but it makes me sad to envision a sexless future. Advice?

-- Postmenopausal and Still Frisky Dear Frisky: If Bob has ED issues, nature might never take the course you want. Please ask him to discuss this with his doctor. There are various treatments for ED, and Bob may be willing to try one.

There are also other ways to satisfy one’s partner. But ultimately, you must decide how important an active sex life is to your future happiness, because the situation may not improve.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Indy,”

the lonely retired teacher who was scraping together part-time jobs and had no social life. You recommended some places where she could volunteer: hospitals, libraries, veterans associations, etc.

May I suggest volunteering at the local

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We always need folks who have stagecraft experience, but we also need ushers, audition monitors, kid wranglers and all types of helping hands. -- S.S. in Indianapolis

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If you believe he is at risk, you should make a report to the authorities and let them investigate. In most places, even though you have the right to evict, you need to have the police, local sheriff or other enforcement agency physically remove the family from the premises. This takes time.

Notify the family in writing how much they owe in back rent, and that you will begin eviction proceedings if they do not start making payments.

Dear Annie: My sweetheart and I just rekindled a long-ago attraction. It’s a longdistance relationship, so our visits are fun, but they are increasingly intense as we ponder our future. I’m 63, he’s 68, and we are both youthful despite the years.

“Bob” and I have been single and celibate for more than 12 years. He has not had a significant long-term relationship since his

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Dear Annie: I have tenants who are behind in their rent. I’ve let it slide because I’ve been preoccupied with some personal problems.

But my problems have been resolved, and now I’d like the back rent.

Under the terms of the lease, I could evict right away, and I am tempted. But I worry that if this family is evicted, they will be living in the cold.

The biggest issue for me is that these tenants have been smoking, leaving cigarette butts all over the yard. They have been told that their child has a reduced lung capacity, and no one should be smoking anywhere near the boy. Presumably, they only smoke outside, but that includes the covered porch area by the front door, which means the child is exposed to secondand third-hand smoke all the time. (Indoor smoking would be a violation of the lease.)

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today will be full of pleasant surprises and unexpected events. Someone in a position of authority, perhaps your boss, will give you a raise or praise, or will help you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unexpected opportunity to travel somewhere might fall into your lap today. Similarly, surprise opportunities in publishing and the media might materialize.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You can benefit from the resources of others today, so be aware of this. Gifts, goodies and favors will come your way! Keep your pockets open.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

A spontaneous gettogether with a close friend or partner will delight you today. You might meet someone who is unusual in

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an exciting way.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) New technology might be introduced to your job today.

Others might get a promotion or find a better job.

Something good will happen!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected romance or flirtation might catch you off guard today. You also might have a chance to attend a sports event or theatrical production. Act quickly to take advantage of this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Something unusual or high-tech might be introduced into your home today. You also might have a spontaneous get-together at home. Sounds like fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Expect to meet new and unusual people today.

You’re full of original ideas, and are willing to share them with others. A sibling might have surprising news

for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might find money today, or you might lose money. However, quite likely, you will come out ahead for some unusual reason.

Keep your eyes open!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Today is full of exciting detours and surprise events.

Stay light on your feet so that you can keep up with

whatever is happening all around you. Enjoy meeting someone new and different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a restless day. You have that feeling like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. Go with the flow, and see what happens!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A conversation with a friend or member of a group might surprise you today. In fact, a

casual friend could become a romantic partner. Powerful people will come into your world for some reason.

YOU BORN TODAY You like to begin things. You are a philosopher who sees the big picture. You also are a tireless worker who expects others to match your energy. This year you will face a major decision. Save your money in the first half of this year and cut down on overhead expenses, because

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Pete Rizzotti

who passed away Dec 19, 1975.

You are not forgotten, dear father, nor-ever shall you be; as long as life and memory last I shall remember thee.

Riga, Kay & families

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Help Wanted Cook Wanted Cook & kitchen help required.

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of Fred Caputo December 20, 2010

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear; Fond memories linger every day,

Anne & Lorne Vanness

Love Your Family and Friends

They will oversee our sales associates and work with them to create a great buying experience for our clients. Experience in retail auto sales along with computer and office organization skills is a requirement.

Remembrance keeps him near.

glacierhonda@telus.net Attn: Ron Cutler

Love Mary, Danny & Marilyn, Ronny, Karen and your grandkids.

Help Wanted

OR IN PERSON TO Glacier Honda 1602 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, B.C. V1N1H9 250-365-4845

Help Wanted

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Permanent Part-time (weekends incl.) and a Casual We offer assistance to seniors in their homes.

Candidates must be physically fit, have good organizational, home making and time management skills, be able to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation.

Long term Care aide certificates and references required. e-mail acashman@telus.net For more info call 250.368.6838 or 250.231.5033

SECURITY GUARDS

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Glacier Honda, Castlegar is looking for a Self Motivated, Dedicated and Dynamic personality to join our team. This person is responsible for the sales and leasing of new Honda product as well as a full line of preowned Cars, Trucks, and Suv’s.

PLEASE EMAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

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We offer competitive compensation, full benefit package and a great working environment.

We have immediate openings for experienced, reliable, customer orientated, licensed

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Minimum Requirements: • Valid Security guard license • Valid driver’s license • Ability and willingness to work 12 hour shifts (including nights and weekends) Preference will be given to guards with OFA 3 training. Wage dependent on experience and training If interested, please email a copy of your driver’s abstract, a resume with references, and your security license to Richard.dilling@teck.com or fax your information to (250) 364-4948 Attention: Richard

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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave

Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 347 16 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave, 9th St Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 24 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St

West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way

Sunningdale Route 211 26 papers Hazelwood Dr, Olivia Cres, Viola Cres.

Route 219 15 papers Hazelwood Drive

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3354 Laurel Crescent, Trail

Location, Location, Location! This home is located close to hospital, shopping, schools and Gyro Park.

This is one of the nicest townhouses in Glenmerry.

A must to view.

$169,500

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15 - 500 16th Avenue, Genelle

$49,900

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Country roads take me home to this 1 1/2 storey mountain side chalet. Located on .83 of an acre MLS#2400334

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Employment

Located in Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park just steps away from the Columbia River. Perfect starter or retirement home.

Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately.

Certified GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules.

Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

MLS#2401489

“It’s YOUR move. You want it handled with care”

Dawn Rosin realtor® 250.231.1765

dawnrosin@shaw.ca www.westkootenayhomes.com

SKILLED trades! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure Welders, Painters with Steel experience. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided.

Alberta wages without the high rent!

Send resume to: hr@wester nmanufactur ing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

Wishing You Peace at the Holidays

The successful candidate will have Editor experience in the community newspaper industry. They will have a keen eye for layout, have an extensive photography resume, be an aggressive user of social media, understand the latest trends in digital media and be able to lead two newsrooms both from a print and digital perspective. This successful candidate will also be part of the senior team for the West Kootenay and will be part of setting the overall vision and goals for these newspapers and websites. This position includes active news and community coverage, engaging editorial and opinion writing, as well as understanding and leading change in our print products and on our websites.

This position will be based out of Nelson, B.C. The West Kootenay is often considered one of the best places in B.C. to live and this position would suit any outdoor enthusiast, with spectacular skiing, mountain biking and hiking just outside your door. It is truly a wonderful place to live and to be involved in the community newspaper industry.

This position offers a better than average compensation package, that also includes a strong benefits package.

If this sounds like the right position for you please send your resume, a cover letter, references and some examples of your work to Karen Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com. Please no phone calls.

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

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Regional Editor Black Press in the West Kootenay region is seeking a regional Editor to oversee both the Nelson Star and the Castlegar News.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped us shape our business.

We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come.

From all of us at Re/Max All Pro Realty.

We wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity.

All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail

250.368.5000

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Fred Behrens ext 31

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

Looking to open the door to a new home?

Check out our classified pages and beyond for local real estate listings.

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amp’s, Drums Keyboards, PA, Lessons Music books & Accessories Bay Avenue Music 1364 Bay Ave Trail, BC, 250-368-8878

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1/2 MONTH FREE RENT

WANETA MANOR Suites Avail Now

Please call

250-368-8423 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available.

250-368-3239

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This Project consists of the design and construction, the supply of materials, labor, equipment for the complete construction and renovations from site improvements, throuNh to interior Änishes, in the front portion of the original Zellers space, as outlined in the tender package.

Demolitions and removal of all debris as required 1. Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and all other designs as may be required.

2. Repairs and improvements to Parking Lots, Landscaping and Irrigation 3. Address of project is 8100 Highway 3B, Trail, B.C. 4. Tender packages will be available Monday, December 15, 2014 at 145 – 4200 Grandview Drive, Castlegar, B.C. 5. Tenders will close at the same address on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. 6. A Mandatory Information Meeting is scheduled within the proposed space at the Waneta Mall, 8100, Highway 3B, Trail. B.C. on December 18, 2014 at 1000 hours.

7. This Project will require a Bid Bond followed by a Performance and a Labor and Material Bond in the Änal Tender as outlined in the Tender Documents 8. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted Contact: Elmer Verigin, BE. P.Eng E. Verigin Consultants 145 – 4200 Grandview Drive, Castlegar, B.C., V1N 4X6 Phone: (250) 304 2801 or Cell (250) 608 2215 email EMVerigin@shaw.ca

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Cars - Domestic 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 4 door hatchback, 4 cyl, 4 sp auto, 270km, cruise control, PS, AC, color black, snow tires, excellent condition, $2,700.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cyl, auto, 260km, excellent condition, options, $4,600.

250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

Legal Notices Notification to Kelly Eckes Household goods sale under Warehouse Liens Act. Contact G.D.’S Storage Ltd. 511 French St. Trail BC V1R 2N9 $853.40 owing in storage fees.

Must receive payment prior to December 23, 2014 by 1100 hrs or contents will be sold by public auction at this time.

Homes for Rent Shavers Bench! 4 Bedroom, full basement, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/month. 250-364-1551 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, off street parking, nice view.

F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850.

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250-368-5908 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo.

250-368-5908 GLENMERRY, 2bdrm apt, F/S, Laundry, No Smoking, No Pets. Available immediately.

250-364-2786 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 SUNNINGDALE, spacious, bright 1bd, perfect for couple/ senior, n/p,n/s. 778-515-1512 250-368-5695 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals.

Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 W.TRAIL, 1 bd. apt. Quiet adult only. $450./mo. +utilities.

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250-231-5271, 250-512-7913 W.TRAIL 2-BDRM.. $725.

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250-367-7919 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $580./mo.

250-551-1106 W.TRAIL 2-bdrm. main floor. f/s,w/d,d/w, air conditioning. $700./mo. plus utilities. Avail.

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Smittybuilt has many off-road items for under $50. R.U.T Utility

tool is a foldable military style shovel that has a serrated edge and a double position neck. Storage bag included $20.89. U.F.O is a safety light that is actually an emergency flare with visibility up to a mile with a built in flashlight.

It is waterproof and comes complete with a high capacity lithium battery. $25.69. Have you ever hit the trail and do nothing but rub the dust away from your eyes.

Trail goggles will come in handy,

made from high impact material, three interchangeable lenses (yellow/clear/gray), anti-fog, antiscratch and only $28.19.

Rigid industries are the makers of popular LED off-road lights. Many new models have come out lately including curved versions that work perfectly over the windshield. Sizes range from 20” all the way up to 54” and mounting brackets are available. Price ranges from $924 - $2149.

Is cold weather affecting your battery’s ability to hold a charge? – CTEK has a battery charger kit that regulates how much power it gives to the battery and automatically slows down when fully charge. It stands by only giving power when required to maintain your battery for a longer life.

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drivewayBC.ca and is very popular with the offroad community. They have built a unique item that will appeal a wide range of people. It is a 38,000 BTU propane barbeque made to look like a mechanics toolbox. Door slides upon to access a propane tank and the top opens like a traditional grille.

Check it out at Fabtech.com ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

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Friday, December 19, 2014 Trail Times

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The Critical Care Campaign was further supported with a $500 donation from the Trail Lions Club on Pledge Day. Debbie Martin (far left) and Lisa Pasin (far right) gratefully accept this donation.

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Teck Trail Operations communications manager, Carol Vanelli Worosz (right), presents Brad Jansen and Elin Mahon, KBRH Health Foundation Board members, with $5,000 in support of Light-Up the Hospitals. Teck Trail Operations has donated $15,000 to the Critical Care Campaign.

The Local Experts™

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

Mark Wilson

ICE NEW PR

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

4206 Ross Spur Road, Ross Spur

817 Whitetail Drive, Rossland 966 Upper China Creek Road, Genelle

1274 Paquette Drive, Trail

This 4 bed/1 bath home offers privacy and 2 acres! Many upgrades! (wiring, plumbing, heating, roof, fencing, landscaping). Call your REALTOR® now to view.

Seller motivated! Ultimate executive rancher!

Like new 3 bed/3 bath home with open floor plan custom kitchen, fireplace, 3-car garage and much more!! Call your REALTOR® today! The seller says get it SOLD!

Custom-built, high-end timber frame home at Redstone. Features high ceilings, timber frame accents, huge windows, and amazing views. The kitchen is gorgeous, the decks are amazing and the bathrooms are deluxe! Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

$254,000

$529,000

$1,200,000

$1,100,000

2705 Columbia-Kootenay Road, Rossland

$670,000

PRIVATE RETREAT! This spectacular home is located 25 acres of healthy treed property with Beaver Creek running through. The home has over 4200 square feet of finished space, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, deluxe kitchen and views galore! You have to see it to believe it!

Overlooking Happy Valley, this extensively updated home has so much character and charm. Spectacular views, bright kitchen, private sundeck and fireplace. All this on 1.13 acres.

Price includes a separate 2 acre parcel too. Call now!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Fruitvale Family Homes

STING NEW LI

Terry Alton

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

3621 Rosewood Drive, Trail

#305 - 1510 Nickleplate Road, Rossland

Immaculate 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home with a large rec room, 2 fireplaces, fish pond, tons of perennials, underground sprinklers, outside deck and a very private back yard. Ideal starter or family home with plenty of room to grow.

Bright south facing 1 bdrm condo with new flooring, amazing southern views and great sun exposure.

The building has shared laundry, fitness room, games room and sauna.

Call your REALTOR® today!

Updated and very clean space in downtown core. Security system, air conditioned, and great access to bring in large items. In an area of long standing businesses with good foot traffic.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

$285,000

NEW

$99,000

PRICE

1912 Hummingbird Dr., Fruitvale

1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

$354,900

For Lease

NEW

Built in 2008 - this 4 bdrm/3 bath home still feels brand new. Vaulted ceilings and lots of sunlight throughout-open floor plan with lovely hardwood floors. Double garage and fenced yard. Move in and enjoy.

82 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale

$237,500

Very solid 3 plus bdrms/2 bthrm home in a Great location - heat pump - central vacuum - great private street close to schools, shopping and village center - many renovations have been done kitchen-bathroom-flooring - great flat fenced lots - Call your REALTOR® today.

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

PRICE

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca

Deanne Lockhart

1669 Moran Frontage Road, Thrums 204 Hudu Creek, Fruitvale Rural

$339,000

$225,000

5 bdrm on 7.91 acres with large shop.

Needs some effort but would be well worth it.

Excellent family home with double garage! 4 bdrms and 3 fireplaces!

Mechanically sound with air conditioner, underground sprinklers, central vac and 5 year old roof shingles. See it today!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Terry 250-231-1101

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

628 Forrest Drive, Warfield

$219,000

28 - 150 Tamarac Ave, Fruitvale

#

$69,000

Upgraded unit in sought after Mobile Home Park. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, skylights, 2 bdrm 2 bath, extremely affordable living here. Call today for list of upgrades!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

The work has been done. Upgrades include extensive electrical and plumbing, and roofing. The kitchen is gorgeous. There are 3 bdrm on main and 1 down and the location is terrific. Sellers will pay $1500 upon completion for new kitchen flooring and will have a new gas furnace installed before completion.

Call your REALTOR® for your appt to view, you will be glad you did.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com