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City withholds licence renewal for Gulch store BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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Felicity Gould, 6, poses with her grandfather Mel Brikedal and little sister Fayth, in front of her sign posted down the main drag in Montrose. Felicity's sign is just one of many lining the streets of Montrose, just in time for Pink Shirt Day today – a national campaign against bullying.

Anti-bullying message hits the road Six-year-old creates sign in Montrose for Pink Shirt Day BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Six-year-old Felicity Gould has joined the call to end bullying across Canada on Pink Shirt Day. In Montrose, Highway 3B is lined with brightly decorated signs reminding drivers and pedestrians to treat everyone with respect and equality. One of those signs was made by Gould who

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worked with her grandparents to get the message of anti-bullying to everyone passing the corner of 7th St. and 10th Ave. Her sign reads, “It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.” Gould is also wearing her her pink shirt in support of Pink Shirt Day, today – a national campaign against bullying at school, at work, at home and on the Internet. Gould says if she saw someone being a bully at school, she would tell them to, “Stop. Bullying is bad.” See SIGN, Page 3

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A Rossland Avenue business has landed in hot water and could soon be out of business after switching from retail to restaurant without the proper permits. Property owners Darrell and Wendy LeMoel changed the occupancy of the Gulch General Store from retail/mercantile to restaurant/assembly occupancy without first obtaining a building permit as required by the City of Trail's building bylaw. The matter has been simmering since January, when the city issues renewal invoices to all of Trail's licensed businesses. “We were advised by the building department, with letters dating back to December, that this matter needed to be attended to,” said Michelle McIsaac, the city's corporate administrator. “So staff did not issue the renewal invoices for those two licensed businesses.” Mike's Plumbing and Heating and the Gulch store operate from the main floor of the property, with two residential suites located on the second floor. Since 2013, there's been numerous back and forth between the site's operator Casey LeMoel,

and the regional district building department over building infractions such as the lack of exit doors, non-containment of the furnace room and extension cords taped onto furnace gas supply lines. However, during a site inspection in April 2014, the department noted a seating area for patrons in the premises that included tables, napkin holders, and a menu boasting “Our famous 2 for 1 BP Italian Pizza,” plus extra crispy chicken, fish and chips and a full breakfast fare. LeMoel held a food retailer's permit from Interior Health for the sale of pre-packaged products such as frozen food items that could be reheated without deep frying, grilling or creating smoke or exhaust of any kind. But expanding the sale of takeout food into a restaurant triggers not just permits, but requirements for certain amenities such as accessible washrooms and fire separation between the commercial space and the second floor apartments. Trail council reviewed the ongoing contravention of the city's building bylaw during the Monday night meeting and agreed to take a first step of action. See BUILDING, Page 3

Largest cocaine bust in Kootenays Border officials find 35 kilos in July 2014 stop BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

After a seven-month investigation, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is finally releasing information on the single largest cocaine bust in the Kootenays. On July 26, Caitlin Christine Gladdish, listed as being from Kelowna, was arrested, but only recently charged, for importation of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of traffick-

ing of over 35 kilograms of cocaine. The stash was discovered during a routine vehicle inspection while she was attempting to get into Canada at the Waneta crossing in Trail. She was not previously known to officers. “During the primary inspection, the officer conducted routine checks in the vehicle and noticed irregularities when inspecting the traveller’s trunk,” said CBSA area chief, Lorne Black at a press conference earlier this week. See OVER, Page 3

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FROM PAGE 1 McIsaac was directed to file a notice of the bylaw violations in the Land Title Office as an initial measure. “What that does is alert prospective purchasers that there is a contravention of a municipal bylaw and they then know to look into it further,” she explained. The lack of compliance is precedent setting, said McIsaac, when she requested and received the goahead from council to drawing advice from the city’s lawyer. “Because of the known noncompliance, where the premises doesn’t comply with municipal regulations or potentially provincial regulations, we now have to seek our solicitor’s recommendations on moving forward with respect to licence renewal.” The property owners, however, say they are not taking the action sitting down. “I feel that this contra-

FROM PAGE 1 Her grandfather, Mel Berkidal, helped make the sign and says the message it shares is one that he taught to his kids, and now, it is time to pass it along to the grandkids. “Bullying is an ugly thing,” he said, adding that everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives. “When my girls were young, we drilled it into their heads to treat everyone the same.” Gould’s sign is just one of many put along the roadside by the Greater Trail Area chapter of I Am That Girl, an international group trying to curb bullying between girls. Local chapter co-chair Danielle Beattie was pleasantly surprised to find out that Gould had made a sign to add to the collection. “That just blows my mind,” she said, adding that the more participation, the stronger the message. “Sometimes it comes down to just one person stepping up and saying one nice thing to someone. It is crazy how much that can move things forward. With the signs, we had some people come to us and say, ‘I saw your sign today, so I paid for someone else’s coffee this morning’. We just want to see it expand.” The signs first came about for Random Acts Of Kindness Day last week, but today, they take on new meaning with the Pink Shirt Day campaign. “It was (Random Acts of Kindness Day) on the 17th, so we were just trying to think of something we could do for that,” said Beattie. “We were planning on doing the signs already and (today) is anti-bullying day, so it fits.” The Trail group of I Am That Girl meets every couple of months and provides a safe space for women and girls to talk about the different struggles they face day-to-day that may be too taboo for a family dinner discussion. “In our meetings, girls just come together and we chat about things in the world that we don’t normally get to chat about,” said Beattie. “A lot of the time, it ends up being about important topics like postpartum depression. We have a few girls that have been pregnant and have gone through that and they never got to talk about it. We talk about things that don’t come up often and it is crazy the amount of support we get from each other.” To get more information about the local chapter meetings or to find out how to join, visit www.facebook.com/ iatg.gta.

vention is unreasonable, unfair treatment, and in our case, inapplicable,” Darrell LeMoel wrote in an email to the Trail Times. He says the updated BC Building Code came into effect in December 2012, which was well after changes were made in the Gulch General Store. LeMoel maintains the City of Trail building bylaw that was in effect during the store’s restaurant expansion does not have any definitions of “occupancy” or ‘”change of occupancy or “descriptions of classifications for a change of occupancy.” “At this point my interpretation would be that you would have to refer to the 2012 BC Building Code for this information,” he continued. “Which once again did not come into effect until December 2015 [sic]. Therefore as a result, I feel the contravention is inapThe Gulch General Store is located on Rossland Ave. plicable in our case.”

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Over 300 kilos seized at B.C. borders in 2014 FROM PAGE 1 “The narcotics were concealed in an after-market compartment, a void created below the trunk area.” The long delay before making the bust public was due to the investigation. “(The wait) was because of the investigation into the matter,” said CBSA spokesperson Jennifer Bourque. “As this case is before the courts, we cannot provide additional details on origin or destination.” Gladdish is scheduled to appear in court on March 5 in Rossland. According to Laurie White, spokesperson for the RCMP in British Columbia, police can recommend charges, but it was up to the Crown prosecutor to formally charge Gladdish with the crime. Black says the late public announcement doesn’t mean the border protection agency is sitting on their hands. “Although we cannot discuss details about our investigation techniques, I can tell you that CBSA officers are vigilant when it comes to ensuring our borders are not

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Provincial

Body-worn cameras will do B.C. police good, recommends all-party report THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A British Columbia legislative committee has recommended the provincial government “aggressively pursue” whatever steps are necessary to suit up police with bodymounted cameras. The proposal from an all-party special committee is “strongly supported” by its members, who urged the government to undertake consultations and then implement the measure in

a report released on Monday. It comes just days after the country’s federal and provincial privacy watchdogs jointly appealed to police departments nationwide to consider how equipping officers could infringe on the public’s privacy. It also takes a page from the Vancouver Police Department, which in October became the first force in B.C. to outfit officers with wearable cameras when they dismantled

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a protracted homeless encampment. “It’s the direction that a lot of police forces are going because it provides a lot more insight into the valuable work that the men and women do,” said Mike Morris, the committee’s chair and member of assembly for the governing Liberals. But he noted the committee is aware that privacy czars have signalled caution, and for jurisdictions considering implementation “to see what kinds of legal roadblocks might be in the way.” The recommendation was formed on the basis of several factors, including the rising use of body-worn cameras in other Canadian cities, which shows the measure would not only be “feasible” but “benefit law enforcement and citizens alike.” Both Toronto and Calgary are already in the process of expanding the use of cameras. The committee also described the move as a “really practical suggestion” that would be a natural progression within current technological capabilities. Last October, Vancouver police donned light-weight, high-definition GoPro video cameras in a limited trial to clear away makeshift shelters from a park in the city’s impoverished Downtown Eastside.

In a presentation to the committee last fall, University of Victoria law Prof. Michelle Lawrence pointed to nine coroners’ inquests that recommended the use of recording devices by police. She said the cost of equipment pales in comparison to the injuries and harms suffered when there’s not enough evidence showing what happened during a police encounter. The recommendation comes as part of a broader report reviewing the province’s Independent Investigations Office, the police watchdog asked to investigate cases in which people are seriously injured or killed by officers. Spencer Chandra Herbert, the committee’s deputy chair and a member of the Opposition New Democrats, said that body-worn cameras remove the need to rely on people’s memories or notes. He said cameras would greatly benefit investigators in cases where police may have been involved in a deadly incident. “They want the evidence to come out and show if they’ve operated within the law and they did everything to reduce antagonism or aggression,” he said. “And if they break the rules, we need that evidence too.” Last week, person-

al-information protection officials from across Canada released a document that provides guidance into the widespread use of cameras. It encouraged pilot programs first and said safeguards are imperative, such as encryption, restricted access and strict retention periods. Josh Paterson, executive director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, said that while his organization does not oppose the measure, they want a detailed set of rules to be installed alongside the technology. “Who gets to control the footage? How long is it kept? Who has access to it? To what purposes can it later be used? When will it be destroyed? What will the officers’ rights be in relation to it?” are all questions that need to be answered, Paterson said. He said protocol must be firm to prevent abuse, such as a scenario where officers might record indiscriminately to the point of creating a new blanket-layer of surveillance. B.C.’s ministry of justice must green light the recommendation as a first step. Then work can begin with police departments to determine budgets and what circumstances would be most appropriate for camera use.

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It was not quite a year’s pay—but it was close. Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran spent $76,451 to get elected in November, more than three times what his strongest challenger, former mayor Sharon Shepherd spent on her campaign. Basran, a one-term councillor when he announced his mayoral bid early last year, collected just under $19,500 from businesses and corporations for his campaign and another $56,000 from individuals, including $400 from the man he replaced former mayor Walter Gray and his wife Doreen. As mayor, Basran is now paid $89,609 per year. Shepherd, who spent $23,500 on her campaign and said from the outset it would be a frugal attempt to claim back the mayor’s chair she lost to Gray in 2011, received $8,700 from corporations and another $12,800 from individuals. Gray, who served as mayor for three terms while Shepherd was a councillor—losing to her once and defeating her in mayoral races—did not contribute to her campaign.

Snowpack less than half of normal in southwest B.C. By Jeff Nagel BC Local News

Snow levels in the mountains of southwestern B.C. are exceptionally low. And while that’s halted skiing at some hills, it may also mean trouble in the months ahead for local water users and migrating salmon. The B.C. River Forecast Centre’s latest snow survey shows the Lower Fraser watershed has a snowpack of just 45 per cent of the long-term average and Vancouver Island is even lower at just 15 per cent of normal. “These are very low for this time of year,” said River Forecast Centre hydrologist Tobi Gardner. He said the warm winter in the Lower Mainland and some very wet winter storms, followed by a mostly dry and mild February, have conspired to melt much of the lower and midelevation snow. Some specific sampling locations are in record low territory. Jump Creek, between Nanaimo and Port Alberni on the spine of Vancouver Island, measured no snow at all in the latest snow survey – the first zero reading at this time of year since 1966. Within the Lower Fraser, Spuzzum Creek at 20 per cent, Wahleach Lake at 26 per cent and the Chilliwack River at 44 per cent are all at or near record low readings.

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Rocket part lights up sky THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - A Calgary photographer who captured a fireball streaking across the night sky says he thought he’d witnessed a plane crashing or a meteor breaking up. But Neil Zeller says NASA says it was a rocket body returning to Earth after a Chinese satellite launch in December. Zeller was photographing the northern lights west of Calgary around 11 p.m. on Monday when he caught a flash out of the corner of his eye. He swung his camera around and was able to get four, long-exposure shots as the unusual light streaked across the sky. Zeller says it was a “one in a million” experience and a bit of a fluke that he was able to get the photos at all. He credits the brightness of the aurora borealis Monday night. “A lot of times a bright object in a dark sky will overexpose. You’ll just get a beam of light,” he said. “For me to get the individual streaks of light, the individual parts that were burning up in the sky, it was basically a factor of how bright the auroras were.”

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Premier stares down critic The Canadian Press TORONTO — About 200 people gathered outside the Ontario legislature today to protest the revised sex-education curriculum, while inside Premier Kathleen Wynne was going on the attack against an Opposition critic. Progressive Conservative Monte McNaughton is openly critical of the updated curriculum and says it’s not the job of the premier — “especially Kathleen Wynne” — to tell parents what is age appropriate for their children. Wynne, who is openly gay, responded by pointedly demanding that McNaughton explain why he feels she is not qualified to set standards for kids in schools. Staring down McNaughton, Wynne asked if she’s unqualified because she’s a woman, a mother, a former school trustee, a one time school council chair, a former minister of education or that she has a masters of education. McNaughton was not given an opportunity in the legislature to respond to Wynne’s questions. McNaughton and fellow PC leadership candidates Christine Elliott and Patrick Brown then joined the crowd of protesters.

Conservatives back off on asking for extended doctor-assisted death deadline

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA Confusion reigned Tuesday over how the Harper government intends to respond to the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the ban on doctor-assisted dying. Prime Minister Stephen Harper refused to give a straight answer when asked whether the government may use the constitutional notwithstanding clause to override the court’s ruling. He said the government intends to launch “comprehensive” public consultations on the matter before deciding how to respond to the court ruling. But the government gave only a vague outline for how that consultation process will work. Moreover, the government sent mixed signals about whether it intends to meet the court’s 12-month deadline for crafting a new law. Bob Dechert, parliamentary secretary to Justice Minister Peter MacKay, initially said Tuesday that 12 months is not enough time to deal with such a sensitive issue, particularly since an election will shutter Parliament for two or three months in the fall. But he later backtracked, saying the government intends to meet the deadline. Dechert said he’d been speaking as a lawyer,

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Dying badly a fact of life in Canada

few days after the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the prohibition against doctor-assisted suicide, I received a note from a wonderful colleague of mine saying that her closest friend’s 53 year old son had just died of spinal cancer. Two weeks before his death he had visited his general practitioner, experiencing “terrible pain.” Despite his anguish, his physician refused to give him morphine, claiming that because he was a smoker, he was “more likely to become addicted.” While this seems unfathomable, even grotesque, ignorance and lack of skill in attending to the needs of dying patients are still tragically common in Canada. Despite the impressive strides that palliative care has taken – in areas such as pain and symptom management, and sensitivities to the psychosocial, existential and spiritual challenges facing dying patients and their families – at their time of licensure physicians have been taught less about pain

management than those graduating from veterinary medicine. Once in practice, most physicians have knowledge deficiencies that can significantly impair their ability to manage cancer pain. Doctors are also not generally well trained to engage in end-of-life conversations, meaning that goals of care often remain unclear; and patients may not receive the care they want, nor the opportunity to live out their final days in the place they would want to die. In light of the Supreme Court’s decision, these issues have never been more important, nor the need to resolve them ever more pressing. The Court has given Parliament a year to sort out how it will move forward and rewrite the criminal code. Within these deliberations, it should be noted that the authority to provide a hastened death will be conferred on physicians, many of whom lack core competencies to care for patients nearing death. To be clear, dying badly in Canada will rarely be the fallout of not having

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access to a lethal overdose or injection, and almost invariably, the result of inadequate or substandard end-of-life care. With the clock ticking, the time for physicians to learn how to look after their patients until the very end, is now. The Supreme Court felt that patients needed to be provided more choices. By adding doctor-assisted suicide into the mix, what options will dying patients in Canada actually have? For 70 to 80 per cent of Canadians, palliative care is not available and hence, not a real choice. A dear friend of mine recently died of brain cancer. She spent her final months in hospice, where she received exquisite end-oflife care. She died com-

fortably, and in as much peace as can be found by someone having to leave this world far too soon. In the future, how might this kind of scenario play itself out in the many Canadian settings that do not have adequate palliative care? There, the choices will come down to settling for sub-optimal care; dislocating from friends and family to seek out better care elsewhere; or, if one is so inclined, considering medically hastened death. We are about to become a country that extends patients the right to a hastened death, but offers no legislative guarantees or assurances that they will be well looked after until they die. As Canada deliberates its response to the Court’s decision, federal and provincial governments will need to make substantive investments in hospice and palliative care in order to offer patients and families choices that are equitable, compassionate and real. While autonomy has driven the ‘right to die’ agenda, fear has been its

engine. Now policy makers will need to grapple with how to draw a circle around autonomy, which means determining for whom and under what conditions medically hastened death will be permitted. Establishing those boundaries has implications for who will feel more or less afraid, who will feel more or less valued and who will anticipate death with more or less sense of calm. Of this we can be sure: the width of that circle and the stability of its diameter will profoundly influence the culture of caring for dying Canadians, and those amongst us who are most vulnerable, for generations to come. Harvey Max Chochinov is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork. ca and a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba. He holds the only Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, is Director of the Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit and is Chair of the Canadian Virtual Hospice (virtualhospice.ca)

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Liberals at 34 per cent and the NDP at 19 per cent. In Quebec, the Liberals are at 32 per cent, the NDP 31 per cent and the Conservatives have climbed to 18 per cent. Asked to predict the winner of the next election, 34 per cent say the Conservatives will win, 33 per cent the Liberals. In August of last year, the Liberals were predicted to win by 39 per cent, the Conservatives by 25 per cent. A fairly steady 7 per cent predict an NDP win. While some indicators have improved for the Conservatives in recent months, including voting intentions, in this latest survey we also see some softening of a few indicators. The number of people who say the country is heading in the right direction has slipped from 50 per cent in December to 43 per cent now. Feelings about Stephen Harper improved through the

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fall, and have been stable of late. As in January, the February survey shows the PM with 34 per cent positive impressions and 40 per cent negative. For Thomas Mulcair, results are also not shifting noticeably. He finds 28 per cent positive and 20 per cent negative impressions. As for Justin Trudeau, the latest results are slightly better than last month’s. He finds 35 per cent positive, 30 per cent negative opinions. Trudeau’s negatives had risen from 27 per cent to 34 per cent between November and January, before dropping this month. This month, 24 per cent say the government has governed well enough that it deserves to be re-elected, 34 per cent say poorly enough that it deserves to be voted out of office, and 31 per cent find themselves “in between these two points of view”.

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brate and they have certainly put themselves on the map! So you see, it really is possible. Maybe you folks can find the $15K in that Violin Lake logging money that’s been “tucked away” for future considerations or the Bull-a-rama funds. A community garden will contribute positively to the carbon footprint! I am encouraging the mayor and council to stop treating us like share holders, loosen up the purse strings on the funds that have been hoarded for years and start treating us like taxpayers that deserve tax dollars to be spent on us and our community. I believe in saving for a rainy day, so I ask you all at city hall, administration and council to “take a look out the window, it’s pouring in Trail.” Become open-minded, give up the control issues and take a leap of faith! This past election, I voted for change. Sharon Deyotte Trail business owner

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people are fed, it represents tolerance, acceptance, participants take pride in their efforts and develop a sense of self worth, walls come down and so on. Just “Google it”, you’ll see, there are many benefits. In order for this town to continue to exist, we must attract young people/families. Things like community gardens, skate parks, a sense of community, an active shopping district, visible volunteerism, a liveable community, one that demonstrates involvement, new development, trees grown on boulevards in neighbourhoods, basically, a lot of little things add up to a healthy community. The location for the garden would be perfect as it can help in welcoming visitors/travelers on the trans-provincial highway that goes right down Rossland Ave. I hail from the small town of Kaslo, where residents, businesses, neighbouring residents and council adopted the ‘little town that could” attitude. They have many successes to cele-

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“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”, a line from the song “You Won’t Get Fooled Again” by The Who (1970). With a move like “poo-pooing” a community garden proposal it really makes you wonder who’s running this city! A reputable group of energetic people, incrEDIBLE trail, is prepared to facilitate, plant, educate and mentor this project. City council of Trail give your head a shake, for $15,000 and the use of a small piece of property in the Gulch (right across from Kate’s Kitchen) this garden could become a reality. People spend more on renovating their kitchens for goodness sakes! Did you bother to investigate the benefits of a community garden, how it can directly contribute to revitalizing a community or neighbourhood. The holistic, intangible benefits from ‘digging in the dirt’ are incredible. Relationships are built, people come out of their homes and connect again,

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Actor succumbs to injuries THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Ben Woolf, an actor on “American Horror Story,” has died after being injured in a street accident, a spokesman said. He was 34. Woolf died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, publicist Zack Teperman said. Woolf’s family was at his side. The 4-foot-4 actor was hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by the side mirror of a passing vehicle on an LA-area street. The motorist, who stopped at the scene Thursday night, wasn’t cited or arrested. Woolf was a cast member on the FX show in its first season, in 2011, when he played a character called the Infantata. In the latest installment, “American Horror Story: Freak Show,” he appeared as Meep. “He was a tremendous professional and an incredibly kind person, beloved by the ‘American Horror Story’ family,” FX and the show’s producers said in a statement. Members of Woolf’s family said in a statement that they were overwhelmed by the love and support they’ve received for him.

Martha (Birdie) Dennett Martha passed away peacefully at Poplar Ridge, Trail, BC on February 22, 2015. She was born in Assiniboia, SK on February 24, 1924.

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February’s Family Day provided a perfect opportunity for Beaver Valley’s two Junior Novice teams to come together for a game of ball hockey near the Beaver Valley Arena.

Eugene Michel (Mike)Cormier Mike, born December 2, 1952 in Moncton, New Brunswick passed away suddenly and in peace in his home February 21, 2015 in Fruitvale, British Columbia. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Laurie Cormier and Rita Cormier-Estabrooks, his father and mother-in-law Bill and Lou Farnum, brother Joseph, sister Caprice, sister-in-law Jill McLeod, son-in-law Jay Lloyd and uncle Don Farnum.

Martha is predeceased by her parents Martha and Frank Bird, her siblings; George, David, Florence and Meg and her special nephew Tom Bird. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Jim, her daughter Mary (Bob), her 3 wonderful grandchildren; Jessep, Philip (Clorisa) and Leah (Clayton), her 4 beautiful great-grandchildren; Emilly, Deja, Mateah and Kayeith, her nephew Rob, her 3 nieces; Sandra, Marg and Nancy, as well as her 2 brothers-inlaw; Ted and Ernie (Margaret).

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Danni, children Courtney, Craig (Drena), Kate (Amanda) and grandchildren, Miranda, James, Mitch, Alex, Emily and Aiden. Mike will be dearly missed by his brother Peter (Diane), sister Colleen (Tim), sisters-inlaw Ginny (Buck) and Jayne (Dave) and brothers-in-law Steve (Sherry), Michael and Keith. Mike cherished and held in his heart his nieces and nephews Suzanne, Jennifer, Robin (Mat), Chris (Tara), Sarah, Mitch, Amanda, Christopher, Rick (Nicki), Ed, Chris (Juliana), Adam (Sarah) and special aunt, Donna Farnum.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Poplar Ridge for the compassion and kindness given to Martha while she was in their care.

Mike also had numerous beloved extended family and friends throughout both New Brunswick and British Columbia.

By Martha’s request, a service will not be held. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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Canadian Oscar winner recounts his wild night

THE CANADIAN PRESS LOS ANGELES - Winning the Oscar is one thing. Actually accepting the trophy in front of a celeb-studded crowd, on live TV, is another. Days after winning an Academy Award for his work on the intense drumming film “Whiplash,” Canadian sound mixer Craig Mann still marvelled at his wild Sunday night when he took the stage at the Dolby Theater to claim a gold statue. “I just tried not to focus on anything at all - I sort of was drilling my eyes into (director) Damien (Chazelle) because that’s a friendly face there,” Mann said Tuesday of addressing the starpacked audience. “(I could see) everyone who was in the front row there, you know. (Steve) Carell’s there and bloody Oprah’s over there. I was just like, ‘Stop looking at them, stop looking at them.”’ On Tuesday, the 38-year-old Oakville, Ont.-native returned to work, where he chuckled about “wading through a rush of people” congratulating him. Mann and his team beat out rivals from “American Sniper,” “Intersteller,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” and “Unbroken.” They also collected a British Academy of Film and Television

Arts award earlier this year, but Mann said the Oscar win was much more nerve-racking. “I had a lovely (acceptance speech) written and well-memorized. “It kind of left me slightly when I was up there, so that came out a little bit clunkier than I had anticipated,” said Mann, who invited his wife and Toronto-based parents to the ceremony. After the show, Mann partied at the Governor’s Ball with his fellow “Whiplash” winners - picture editor Tom Cross and supporting actor J.K. Simmons. Mann says he took a few laps around the room to “just to kind of see who we could see.” “You have the trophy in your hand so it sort of empowers you ... you can just walk up and sort of say, ‘Hey, I’m a big fan,”’ he chuckled, adding that trick got him some face time with Common. From there, Mann headed to the Vanity Fair party and then a bash thrown by “Whiplash” producers Blumhouse Productions. He ended the night at about 3:30 a.m. “It was back to reality Monday morning because (my daughter) had her finger in my eye at 7:05 and it was back to playtime and taking out the trash.”

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The Beaver Valley Skating Club’s ice show, Rock of Ages, had a full house rocking at the Beaver Valley Arena on Sunday. Over 40 skaters from Canskaters to veteran senior skaters entertained the crowd with over 20 performances and costume changes. Clockwise from left: Mackenzie Walts gets air time in her Prince of Persia performance, while the rising stars danced in a synchro chorus line. Yvonne Gregory went for a spin in her Tinkerbell bronze interpretive skate, and Star 4’s Jasmine Drolet skated beautifully to the theme from Lord of the Rings. Right: It was also the farewell show for Robert and Jacob Verhelst as Robert is off to Okanagan College next year to pursue a Business degree and Jacob heads to U of A to complete a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The pair capped off over a dozen years of skating at the BVSC with a number of crowd-pleasing performances.

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Nitehawks soar to Game 3 win

By Times Staff The Beaver Valley Nitehawks took back control of their Neil Murdoch division semi-final playoff series against the Nelson Leafs with a 5-2 victory in Game 3 in Nelson on Monday. The Hawks’ scored five thirdperiod goals including two from Taylor Stafford to overcome a 1-0 deficit and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven division series. After losing Game 2 in overtime 5-4, assistant coach Kevin Limbert was concerned with undisciplined penalties, as Jace Weegar sits out with a three-game suspension, and Mitch Foyle was ejected early in the second period for a blow to the head in the OT loss. “Definitely, we needed to address some disciplinary issues, because we did get a little bit off our game plan.” In Game 3 it was Nelson’s turn to lose its cool, as the Hawks kept their penalty time to a minimum, killing four penalties and stepping up the power play and going 3-for-7 including netting the winning goal by Andrew Miller at 14:54 of the final frame. Leafs’ defenceman Patrick Croome received a penalty for high-sticking and the Leafs a bench minor for unsportsmanlike conduct to give the Hawks a 5-on-3 advan-

tage at 15:37 of the third period. The Hawks set up in the Nelson zone, and Tyler Hartman would work the puck to Miller, who ripped a shot by Nelson goalie AP Jason Malhiot to put the Hawks up 3-1. “We played a good game until we got into penalty trouble,” Nelson Leafs coach Dave McLellan told the Nelson Star. “I don’t think the game was very well officiated. It’s a function of this level, but it changes the tide of the game.” Nelson opened the scoring when Dylan Williamson beat Hawks goalie Carson Schamerhorn at 7:05 of a tentative first period that saw Nelson outshoot the Hawks 7 to 5. The Leafs continued to press in the second period blasting 16 shots at Schamerhorn, but the Kelowna native made several key saves to keep the Hawks in it. The Nitehawks killed off a penalty to start the third, and Spencer McLean would finish a Ross Armour setup to tie it 24 seconds after the penalty expired. Nitehawks AP Kadrian Klimchuk would then send a perfect pass to Stafford who put it by Malhiot to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead at 16:23. A dozen seconds after Miller made it 3-1, Mitch Foyle would bang in a loose puck on a goal-mouth scramble to put the Hawks up by three. Nelson’s Brendan Smith would

cut the lead to 4-2 three minutes later but Michael Crawford would take a double-minor penalty for roughing and cross checking at 2:12, giving Stafford the opportunity to round out the scoring with his second of the night. The Hawks struggled with their power play in Game 2 going 0-for6 so the turn around on Monday, while for the most part maintaining their cool in a very heated match up, was a positive step for B.V. For Nelson, however, the third period penalty parade proved their downfall particularly with an already short bench, as B.V. Outshot the Leafs in the third 15-8. “Nobody was outstanding tonight,” said McLellan. “We worked hard and we could’ve won, but we came up short.” The Hawks Brayden Horcoff and Armour had two assists each, while McLean scored once and added a helper. Nelson outshot the Nitehawks on the night 31-29. Game 4 went Tuesday night at the Nelson Rec Complex but scores were unavailable at press time. Game 5 goes in Beaver Valley on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. In the other Neil Murdoch division semifinal, the Castlegar Rebels defeated Spokane Braves 2-1, and take the series lead by the same margin.

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earning a spot at the AAA Championship by only 0.13 seconds in the 200 metre backstroke. Tenysha VanMierlo posted best times in her swims and achieved a major milestone by performing a sub 30 second 50 metre freestyle. Cyan VanMierlo had best times in her swims and made finals in the 100 metre breastroke. The TRAX Swim Club is finishing up the short course (25 metre pools) over the next month and then transitions into the long-course season (50 metre pools). The next major events are the AAA’s for qualified swimmers. Meanwhile Aby Elwood competed in the Western Canadian Swimming Championships on the weekend. After coming off injury, Elwood cut 24 seconds from her seed time in the 800 metre free, and finished 36th, but was disqualified in the 200-m butterfly. Anyone interested in joining the TRAX Swim Club please email: traxswimclub@ gmail.com. See Pg. 12 photo

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THE CANADIAN PRESS Devante SmithPelly knows what he’s getting into with the Montreal Canadiens. “I know it can get nuts down there but I’m pretty excited,” Smith-Pelly said Tuesday. The Mississauga, Ont., native was dealt

to Montreal by the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for rookie Jiri Sekac in a swap of players who are similar in many ways. The difference is that Montreal got a physical, right-shooting winger in SmithPelly in exchange for a quicker, flashier left-

hand shot in Sekac. “It was a good trade for both teams,” Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin told reporters in St. Louis, where his team was to face the Blues on Tuesday night. The straight player-for-player swap

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16. Smith-Pelly earns US$800,000 while Sekac has a $1.35-million cap hit. And both are in the midst of scoring slumps Smith-Pelly had five goals and 12 assists in 54 games and averaged 14:38 of ice time for the Ducks this season, but the Mississauga, Ont., native has not scored in 10 games and has only one goal and six assists in his last 31. He’s been sat out four times. Sekac has seven goals and nine assists and averaged 13:48 of ice time per game in 50 games, but has no goals and two assists in 21 games since Dec. 29. He was a healthy scratch twice last week.

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between two of the NHL’s top clubs was the first move by each team ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Monday. Bergevin said Smith-Pelly’s physical play and penalty killing ability will help in the playoffs. He had five goals in 12 post-season games for Anaheim last spring. “He’s also a righthand shot. I’ve been looking for one of those for awhile,” Bergevin added. Ducks GM Bob Murray was looking for skill. “We needed to get a little faster, a little more skill in the lineup,” said Murray. “No complaints with Devo. I thought we had to make a hockey trade to change the look of our team.” Both Smith-Pelly and Sekac are 22, born four days apart in June 1992. Both played in the 2012 world junior championship, with Smith-Pelly taking bronze for Canada despite missing all but the first game due to a broken foot and Sekac finishing fifth with the Czech Republic. Smith-Pelly’s world junior teammates included Canadiens Nathan Beaulieu, Brendan Gallagher and Michael Bournival. He is six foot, 222 pounds, while Sekac is six foot two and 195 pounds. Both are signed through 2015-

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Minnesota 59 31 21 7 69 Calgary 59 32 23 4 68 San Jose 61 30 23 8 68 Dallas 60 27 24 9 63 Colorado 60 26 23 11 63 Arizona 60 20 33 7 47 Edmonton 61 17 34 10 44 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Today’s Games Calgary at Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. Ottawa at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Vancouver at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Arizona at Rangers, 7 p.m. Montreal at Columbus, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Florida, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 8:30 p.m. Ottawa at L. A., 10:30 p.m. Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s games Calgary at NY Islanders, 7 p.m. Boston at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. Chicago at Tampa, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. L. A. at Anaheim, 10 p.m. KIJHL PLAYOFFS Monday Results B.V. 5 Nelson 2 Castlegar 2 Spokane 1 Kimberley 1 Creston 0 Golden 6 Fernie 4 100 Mile House 4 Chase 1 Osoyoos 5 Princeton 3 Sicamous 3 Kamloops 2 OT Sunday Results Fernie 4 Golden 1 Summerland 10 Kelowna 4 Upcoming Playoff Games Kootenay Conference Tuesday Games (Scores Unavailable) B.V. at Nelson 7 p.m. B.V. leads series 2-1 Castlegar at Spokane 7 p.m. Castlegar leads series 2-1 Kimberley at Creston 7 p.m. Kimberley leads 2-1 Wednesday Game 5 Golden at Fernie 7 p.m. Fernie leads series 3-1 Thursday Game 5 Creston at Kimberley 7 p.m. Spokane at Castlegar 7 p.m. Nelson at B.V. 7:30 p.m. Friday Game 6 If Necessary Kimberley at Creston 7 p.m B.V. at Nelson 7 p.m. Fernie at Golden 7:30 p.m. Castlegar at Spokane 7 p.m. Saturday Game 7 If Necessary Nelson at B.V. 7:30 p.m. Spokane at Castlegar 7 p.m. Creston at Kimberley 7 p.m. Golden at Fernie 7:30 p.m.

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munication and socialization skills, although they are often of aboveaverage intelligence. Appropriate behavior can be taught, but it helps to have early intervention and to work with trained professionals. We know your classmate’s behavior is distressing to you and that you are trying to handle this with kindness. If you truly want to learn more about what you can and cannot do to help, please contact MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD (aspergersyndrome.org), the Autism Society (autism-society.org) or Autism Speaks (autismspeaks.

focus on him, as well. If this is the only thing about Cliff that bothers you, simply ignore his complaints and sympathize when you feel up to it. Dear Annie: I am an RN who worked in longterm care for many years. We had mandatory sensitivity training of staff toward seniors. It is not only patronizing, but also belittling to any adult to address them as “honey” or “sweetheart” or anything other than their given name. Our staff was taught to address them with respect and ask what they wish to be called. I recently retired and my hair is turning gray, and I suddenly find servers and customer service people calling me “honey.” We seem to treat anyone past a certain age as a child instead of with the respect they deserve. When someone uses such patronizing terms with me, I smile and say, “My

name is not ‘Honey.’ It is Joan.” If they are receptive, I explain why it is disrespectful to address an adult in this manner. I do this in a kind way and consider it a mini-sensitivity training session. If people find it too difficult to confront

waitstaff and others who are patronizing them, they can carry a copy of this column with them and leave it with the tip on the table. -- Don’t Call Me Honey Unless You Are My Husband Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy

Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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org). Dear Annie: I am divorced and have been dating a younger guy for three years. At the moment, “Cliff” doesn’t have a stable job and constantly complains that he has no money. But he has a nice place and car (with his parents’ help) and enough cash to buy food, etc. I will be moving into a new condo with money from the sale of my house and some help from my parents. I work part time and don’t make a lot, but I manage OK. Many people I know are having a hard time right now, but Cliff thinks he is the only one. How can I ask him to stop complaining about his financial state? -- A. Dear A.: People who are having financial difficulties rarely are consoled by hearing about how much tougher it is for someone else. Cliff is focused on his own problems, and the constant complaining ensures that you will

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Dear Annie: One of my classmates has Asperger syndrome. He often says and does things that are obnoxious and sometimes downright threatening. I understand that his behavior is a result of his Asperger’s, but it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. When I ask my friends what to do, they say it’s not his fault and I should just leave it alone. But, Annie, he frequently talks loudly over instructions so no one else can hear, and last week he fell on the floor screaming in front of visiting professionals. I want to be able to help him change his behavior without making it seem as though I’m blaming him for it. How do I respectfully tell him what is and isn’t appropriate? -- Worn Out Dear Worn Out: Asperger syndrome is considered part of the autism spectrum. Those diagnosed generally have poor com-

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into hidden areas today and be successful. In part, this is because your intuition is strong. Listen to your Spidey sense. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Fun times, especially in groups with female friends, will lift your spirits today. Enjoy schmoozing with friends. Look for ways to be charitable to others. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Discussions with authority figures are pleasant today; however, they are unreliable. Do not act on anything that you hear from someone. Do not agree to anything important. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel plans might be up in the air today because this is a willy-nilly day. Fortunately, it’s a feel-good day as well, so just take it easy and go carefully. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Avoid important deci-

sions about shared property, taxes, debt or anything that you own jointly with others today. Just do your homework, but act tomorrow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Because the moon is opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Just be accommodating and cooperative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Expect a lot of silly errors at work today. Things are nebulous and uncertain, which is why this is a poor day to nail anything down. Just deal with routine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This can be a fabulous, creative day for you. Your imagination is in overdrive, and your artistic potential is totally amped. Enjoy fun

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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, W/D. Yard. 250-368-3239 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-3686761

W.TRAIL, 1BD. Apt. Available now. $500./mo.+ utilities. Part Furn. 250-364-5678 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. New renos: doors, windows, stove & paint. $600./mo. 250-551-1106

Commercial/ Industrial SHOP/ WAREHOUSE, 4300 sq.ft. Ample outside space. Good access. 250-368-1312

Homes for Rent Shavers Bench! 3 Bedroom, full basement, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/month. 250-364-1551 TRAIL, 4b/r home, 1 reno’d bathrm, central A/C, f/s/w/d, ns,np, full bsmt, rv carport, nr Safeway, 1534 4th Ave. $1150. + util. 250-364-3978 W.TRAIL, 3BD. $1,000./mo. incl.util. W/D,F/S. March 1st. 250-368-3732 after 6pm.

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FRUITVALE, 1 & 2bdrm. suites; spacious, bright; good location, close to school/town and borders on park. F/S, W/D No pets, No smoking. References. $650. - $750./mo. + utilities. 250-921-9141 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $695./mo. 250-368-5908 GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-364-2401 TRAIL, 1bd. Ross. Ave., w/d/f/s. ns/np. $600./mo. utilities inc. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl. N/P, N/S. 250-368-5287

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Trail Times

REgional Grand Forks

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The water meter project will go ahead despite calls for a moratorium from two successful candidates of last fall’s election campaign. At Grand Forks City Council regular meeting on Feb. 10, Coun. Michael Wirischagin proposed a motion for council to reaffirm the city’s position to proceed with the water meters project. Council voted 5-2 in favour with only Coun. Julia Butler and Mayor Frank Konrad opposed. “In the last two months coun-

cil hasn’t done much in setting direction in moving forward, I don’t think,” Wirischagin said to council, “in as much as we’ve had individuals come forward with positive feedback regarding water meters and negative feedback regarding water meters. The fact is the city has already installed about 75 per cent of the water meters.” Wirischagin stated before reading his motion that the city has gone this far with the water meters and needs to finish. “The motion was to reaffirm the city’s position on what the previous council set…

to proceed with the project,” explained Wirischagin after the meeting. “It’s just to reaffirm our position that it’s the direction that the majority of council thinks is necessary. At this point it would be more costly to go back than to finish off the project.” Wirischagin said he felt it seemed like council was “spinning their tires” in the last two months and not going anywhere. “We’ve had feedback from both sides. It’s just to show the community that this is the direction (we want to go),” he said.

Cranbrook

City to decommission Idlewild Dam By Arne Petryshen Cranbrook Townsman

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Council has decided to decommission the Idlewild Dam. At the regular council meeting on Monday, Mayor Lee Pratt said that over the course of an in-camera session prior to the regular meeting, council had come to the decision. “We had a closed meeting before coun-

cil and what came out of that is council has decided to decommission the Idlewild Dam,” Pratt said. “Basically what that means is that we’re going to draw the water out.” Pratt said it was not by choice and a number of things have influenced the decision. “It’s not a decision that came lightly to

council,” he said. “The longer term of it is… what we want to do is rebuild that dam properly, to today’s standards, so that it will pass and be good for many years to come.” He said at that point he hopes they can get community groups, organizations and the public involved in rebuilding of the park. “We want to rebuild

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that park to a bigger, better park then it was with a lot of enhancements,” Pratt said. He said he hoped the city could begin on that soon and Idlewild lake wouldn’t be a creek for long. Pratt also noted the city has been in touch with the Regional District of East Kootenay on the matter. Former Mayor Wayne Stetski had estimated the cost of replacing the dam and dredging the lake to be $2.5 million, back in September 2014.

Invermere

Jumbo challenge delayed The Invermere Echo The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s challenge to the legality of Jumbo Glacier Resort municipality adjourned Monday, possibly for a few months. The case was scheduled to be heard in BC Supreme Court over two days in Vancouver starting Monday. However, in a statement, the EcoSociety said it sought and was granted an adjournment after receiving an “amended response and new evidence from lawyers for the municipality at the 11th hour.” The adjournment gives the EcoSociety a chance to respond to the latest filings, it said. The case will be rescheduled, likely for sometime in May. The EcoSociety filed its initial petition in February 2013.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Trail Times

Local Blazing a Trail photos by Gail Benzer

Upgrading of the Antenna Trail above Montrose continued recently with a number of water bars in preparation for the annual Beaver Valley May Days and Montrose Family Fun Day hikes. Stewart Spooner of the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society giving final directions to Yan of Dig Trails.

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804 Redstone Dr., Rossland

$369,000

This near new home is built in a contemporary style with 3 bdrms, 2 baths and an open floor plan. The exterior is tastefully finished with low maintenance in mind and has 8 years left on the 10 year new home warranty.

430 Wellington Ave., Warfield

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$189,000

Beautiful property on Trail Creek. This warm and cozy home features 3 bdrms, hardwood floors and large workshop. Lots of parking too. Bring an offer!

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Mary Martin 250-231-0264

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Richard Daoust

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Mary Amantea

250-521-0525 1756 4th Avenue, Trail

$159,000

This solid home has great shop/ garage and low maintenance yard. There are 3 bdrms on main, 2 baths and very large rec. room. A few updates and you will enjoy your new home. Quick possession possible. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

1934 4th Ave., Rossland

$330,000

This character house is great location and features a newer furnace, hot water on demand, and a hot tub. The original fir floors and trim combined with some of the more modern updates has added to the houses charm. Call today! Call Christine (250) 512-7653

709 Hermia Crescent, Trail

1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

This house is perfect for a smaller family with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Features include open floor plan, hot tub and low maintenance yard. Come and have a look today. Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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 Art (250) 368-8818t

$245,900

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For Lease

250-231-2710

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Deanne Lockhart 250-231-0153

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Art Forrest

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Trail

435 10th Ave., Montrose

$229,000

Sunningdale market for excellent price. Very clean, great fenced yard, detached garage, 3 bdrm 1 bath. Quick possession available.

4 bdrm 2 bath well cared for home with RV covered parking and single car garage/workshop. Newer roof, upgraded bath, laminate flooring, central vac, some upgraded windows and wood/electric furnace or zone controlled baseboards. This is a great package.

Call Terry 250-231-1101

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55 Hazelwood Drive, Trail

$179,000

8327 Highway 3B, Trail

2 bdrm renovated upper suite ................................. $800/mo 3 bdrm renovated house ................................. $750/mo 2 bdrm renovated upper suite ................................. $750/mo

$469,000

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2 bdrm upper floor of house ................................. $800/mo Great rentals available now! If you have a property you would like professionally managed, call to set up an appointment. Terry Alton 250-231-1101 Tonnie Stewart (250) 365-9665

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Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an in ground swimming pool!

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Christine Albo 250-512-7653

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Dave Thoss

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Dan Powell Christina Lake 250-442-6413

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