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Golden residents got up at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning and packed Kicking Horse Movies to watch Team Canada win a in men’s captured hockey atathe Sochi Olympics.

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UFO atKicking Cedar Horse Lake this weekend.

Mayor Oszust been for seen heard from since.

Happy April game Fools’ on Day Friday, and McDonald’s provided free coffee for anyone who came out.

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Mayor Ron Oszust disappears into UFO Public input period only yields one submission JessicaSchwitek Schwitek Jessica editor@thegoldenstar.net editor@thegoldenstar.net The Townnew of Golden heldOszust two open Public Golden’s mayor, Ron was last seen Hearings on Feb. 18 to gather public input about at Cedar Lake on Sunday afternoon, engulfed proposed changes the zoning bylaw. in a pink light thatto came beaming down from an With no input being provided in person at unidentified flying object. the hearings, and only one written submission A local managed to snap quick which wasphotographer read out at the meeting, the apublic

picture before Oszust disappeared, seemingly input process is now closed.

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Visitor’s Centre). The property would remain then be permitted into separate for There has been tonosplit official sighting lots of the development.

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Federal representative hopeful addresses group at coffee shop Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The federal election is not in full swing yet, but NDP hopeful Wayne Stetski isn’t wasting any time getting his message out to the Kootenay Columbia riding. He was in Golden last week for an informal meet and greet at Jita’s Cafe.

“If we’re going to get change, we need to get people out to vote,” he said. “If we work really hard, I think we can make a difference in this riding.”

Stetski, describing himself as a fiscally responsible, Liberal-minded, Green NDPer, says he has something to offer everyone in his riding, and does not only appeal to strict NDP supporters.

He also stressed the importance of “strategic” voting in the upcoming election. He believes the NDP have the best chance at winning the election, therefore the best chance at seeing some change in Ottawa.

“Even if you’re normally a Green, I urge you to vote NDP, just this once.”

Stetski has not been happy with the direction in which the country is going, which is one of the reasons he decided to run.

“This election is really about Canada… Democracy is a real concern for me, and I think for a lot of others. If it keeps going this way, I don’t think we’ll recognize Canada anymore,” he said.

As a former mayor, Stetski under-

Wayne Stetski (standing) makes his first appearance in Golden after announcing he will be running in the next federal election for the Kootenay Columbia riding. He spoke to a group of locals at Jita’s Cafe on Wednesday afternoon.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo stands how many provincial and federal responsibilities have downloaded onto local governments.

“Working in that role I was really able to see where the federal government

Financial Plan goes to public Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden’s Five-Year Financial Plan bylaw has passed its first reading, but that doesn’t mean that all of council is happy with the document in its current state.

“I’m going to vote in favour of first reading so that we can get it out into the public,” said Coun. Caleb Moss, who was absent for most of the budget deliberation meetings. Although he indicated that there may be some items in the financial plan that he would like to see brought forward for discussion.

Coun. Bruce Fairley also voted in favour of first reading, but reiterated some of his earlier concerns with the plan.

“I still have some issues with the recreation budget, and I’m going to keep harping on that,” he said. Fairley also felt that the financial plan in its current state largely ignored the requests and priorities that were revealed through the age-friendly plan that was released last year.

A member of the gallery also expressed some concern with the financial plan, and the fact that the operational budget currently operates under a deficit. Former councillor Keith Hern said that the funds being used to balance the operational budget, should be in the capital budget.

He asked if council had a plan to remedy this, also stating that for such a complicated, strategic matter, he did not expect an answer on the spot, but would like one in the future.

The 5-year Financial Plan will now be made available to the public for input.

The Town will also be hosting an open house budget consultation on Tuesday April 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre.

was lacking,” he said.

He did not lay out too many specific priorities, but was instead hoping to hear from the crowd on what they wanted to see in Ottawa. He was also par-

ticularly interested in how he could get younger voters out to the polls this year.

“My job is to represent you, so I want to hear from all of you,” he said.

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Carol Young (centre, left) and Judy Doyle (far right) of the Golden chapter of the Eastern Star present Mel Myers (centre,right) and Roni Beauregard with a pair of the many socks their organization donated to the Women’s Resource Centre through its annual sock drive.

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Local skaters Katelyne Elliott (centre, left) and Madelaine Cail (centre, right) are pictured with Kamloops skating coaches Jennifer Yates and Dennis Bryan after competing in their final competition of the season, the Pond to Podium Super Series Final in Kelowna. Cail placed 2nd in Introductory Interpretive and received a silver medal. Elliott placed 4th in Silver Interpretive.

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Golden Hospital team trying to raise funds to purchase the equipment to support their initiative.

The 3rd Annual Golden-Field Emergency “We are excited to be able to help organizServices Ball is set to go ahead on Saturday ations that are so crucial to our community,” Cst. Lainchbury says. “When a crisis occurs, April 18 at Emerald Lake.

“This year the organizing committee has all organizations work together to ensure decided to split the proceeds raised at the the best possible outcome. This event is an opportunity for us to event,” states Cst. Spencer Lainch- “We are excited to be able to come together and bury, one of the each other.” help organizations that are so help organizers.

“Not Tickets for the crucial to our community.” only are we still able Golden-Field Emergency Services Ball to support STARS, but we can allocate — Cst. Spencer Lainchbury — are available and can be purchased for some of the funds $75.00 at the RCMP to support a local Detachment, Fire Hall, and Kicking Horse initiative.”

Proceeds raised from the event will go to Ford in Golden, or through Janice LaRoy at both STARS, and to aid the Golden Hospi- the Golden Hospital and Sean Courbough in tal in purchasing essential equipment. This Field. equipment will assist hospital staff in carThose wishing to spend the night at Emering for and transporting critically injured ald Lake Lodge can book accommodations patients when STARS or BC Ambulance is for a special rate of $120.00 a night, and can unable to land in Golden. be booked directly through them by calling “The goal of our initiative is not only to 250-343-6321. improve our transport skills, but also to furFor more information, or to help sponsor ther our ability to provide the highest stan- the event, please contact Cst. Lainchbury at dard of care to our critically ill patients,” says the RCMP Detachment main line - 250-344Doctor Bruce McKnight, one member of the 2221.

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NZEVs are vehicles that bear a national safety mark issued by Transport Canada.

They must meet minimum safety levels which include: headlights, turn signal lamps, mirrors, parking brake, glazing requirements for a windshield and have seat belt assemblies present. Finally, there is the maximum speed capability of 40 km/h.

These low speed vehicles may be operated on provincial roads under authority of a permit issued by the local office of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. They may also be driven on municipal streets with speed limits of 40 or 50 km/h if the municipality has authorized it through a bylaw. You must have a valid driver’s licence and insurance and licence plates from ICBC. An NZEV may be a golf cart, but a golf cart is NOT an NZEV! They don’t bear the required safety mark and they do not meet the safety requirements, so a golf cart cannot be operated under the same conditions as an NZEV. In light of the current slow vehicle keep right issues in the public eye, one wonders why a NZEV whose speed tops out at 40 km/h is allowed on a road with a posted speed of 50 km/h. Our NZEV zone contains a lot of winding road with double solid center lines. Will there be many violations of the no driving on the shoulder or pass over solid double line laws? We’ll see.

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Early close to the cross country season at Dawn Mountain Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Nordic Club has announced that it has officially ended its grooming services for the season amid a trying winter that saw mild temperatures and five separate rain events that wreaked havoc on their Dawn Mountain trails.

“We’ve been here since 1988… we’ve never seen a season as short and with as little snow as this year. It was quite difficult,” said Joan Dolinsky, the Nordic Club’s administrator and volunteer coordinator.

Some of the rain events were particularly vicious on Dawn Mountain’s 33 kilometres of trails, making grooming challenging for the club’s team of groom-

ers. Aiding them this year was a piece of new equipment that especially came in handy with the mild conditions.

“It was very good timing that we just got a new groomer with a renovator, which is quite an expensive implement that you put on the groomer which allows you to break up ice and set difficult snow. So we used that a lot,” Dolinsky laughed.

While Dolinsky doesn’t have the final tally of day-use visitors she knows that the numbers were down significantly from a year ago when the club enjoyed a long seven months of skiing. Thankfully for the club, its membership was down very slightly, coming in at 591 members this season, only 20 less than last year.

“In situations like this we’re

really happy we have a strong membership…in this case we have quite a few less day visitors paying so our club membership really helps us out (financially),” Dolinsky explained.

Despite the short season there was plenty of programming on offer throughout the winter, including a new group aimed at women 55 and over and a learn to ski program for Grade 2 students. “(What) kept our club vibrant this year was all of the programming that we did. We did quite a bit of programming that was very successful,” Dolinsky said.

“Our 55 plus women’s program was super successful…it was just wonderful to see all of these women out that might not normally come out.”

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The Nordic Club had a huge turnout for its annual Loppet earlier this year but has since had to close operations early because of poor conditions.

Star Photo ance as well as the development of a planned biathlon program will be topics of interest over the offseason. Dolinsky says that future

trails have already been outlined and that there is a good possibility those plans could go forward in time for next winter.

Easter Bunny sighting

Khaleesi Hunt and her mom Julie Arnold pose with the Easter Bunny at Cats to Cattle’s 25th anniversary party on Saturday.

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RCMP Report: Police searching for two youth after break and enter Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Snowmobiling injury On the afternoon of Mar. 23, police were advised that a male had sustained non-life threatening injuries while snowmobiling near Quartz Creek. Golden and District Search and Rescue had already been advised, and conducted the rescue.

Failed search for skateboarder Police attempted to locate a male who was allegedly high on drugs and skateboarding down the middle of 10th Ave. S. on the evening of Mar. 23. The male had left a restaurant in the area, and staff called police to ensure that the male was safe. Extensive patrols were made throughout town and on Highway 1; however the male was not located.

Alleged domestic assault Police were called to a disturbance at a local residence on the night of March 24, where it’s alleged that a female from Golden assaulted her boyfriend at his residence.

“The accused had departed in a vehicle prior to police arriving, however we were able to locate and arrest her a short time later,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury. The accused is set to appear in court on May 20.

Domestic harassment A female attended the RCMP Detachment on Mar. 24 advising police that she was being harassed by her exboyfriend who worked at the same company as her. The female stated that she did not wish for charges to be pursued in the matter, but wanted the information documented.

Police were able to confirm that the male was no longer working with the company, and would be moving back to Ontario. No further complaints were received by police.

Explosive party in Nicholson Police were called to a report of three explosions near Nicholson Road during the night of Mar. 24.

“Upon attendance we were able to determine that the explosions were a result of neighbours, who were having a party, throwing spray paint cans into a fire,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The group was warned about noise, and agreed to quiet down for the evening.

Town staff reach agreement

Hunter near Anderson Rd. On March 25, the Golden-Field RCMP received a report of a male walking near Anderson Road with a gun. Police were able to determine the male was on private property, and had the permission of the owner to hunt on the property.

Road rage Police are investigating after it was alleged that a vehicle passed another vehicle at a high rate of speed on 10th Ave. N. The complainant followed the driver and was able to speak with her, at which point things escalated and police were called.

“Confronting other drivers over traffic offences is not something we recommend,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “These situations can escalate quickly, and it is often not worth putting yourself at risk.”

Incident at CP Police were called to a disturbance between CP Rail employees and residents in Habart on Mar. 25, after it was alleged that the residents came on to CP property and confronted the workers. As the matter occurred on CP property the file will be investigated by local CP Police.

Missing 3 year-old found A three year old was reported missing during the afternoon of March 25, after his parents were unable to locate him. The three year old had been playing outside and after a short search; police were able to locate him riding his bicycle on a trail near his house.

Break and enter on 9th St. S. Police are seeking information from the public after they were called to a break and enter at a residence off of 9th Street South. “It appears that someone entered the residence while the owner was at work, and stole items including cash and make up,” said Cst. Lainchbury. After speaking with neighbours, police are trying to determine the identity of two female youths who were seen near the house that day. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-344-2221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Stolen items returned Police were called to a local business on March 27 after staff reported that they saw a male had stolen a jacket

and T-shirt. The staff confronted the male outside, who then returned the jacket before taking off in a vehicle.

Police were able to speak with the registered owner of the vehicle, who refused to provide police with the identity of the male.

Child left unattended Police were called to a local grocery store after customers noted a child, approximately one-year old, was left unattended outside. “Upon arrival it was determined that the child had been left outside by his grandmother, who was visiting from a foreign country,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “The child had since been re-united with his parents who explained to the grandmother that leaving a child unattended was not a common practice in Canada.”

Local charged with dangerous driving A 36 year-old from Golden is facing charges for impaired driving, flight from police, and dangerous driving after it is alleged he refused to stop for police at a road block on Kicking Horse Trail.

“Police were able to get the vehicle stopped, and formed the grounds that the male was impaired by alcohol,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The male was then arrested and brought back to the police station where he provided samples of his breath that registered more than three times the legal limit. The male is due to appear in court in Golden on June 16.

Hwy 95 accident Police attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 95, on Mar. 24. Upon arrival police determined that the vehicle went off the road, rolling one time. The vehicle’s driver and only occupant was transported by BC Ambulance to the Golden Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Intoxicated driver causes collision A 25 year old male from Alberta had his vehicle impounded for 30 days, and his licence suspended for 90 days after police attended a collision on Mar. 28.

“Witnesses were able to identify the driver to police, who then formed suspicion that the driver had alcohol in his body,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

The driver failed two different roadside screening device tests and was given an immediate roadside prohibition.

Area A Director Welcomes the Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Members for Area A

Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden and Local 2309 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees are pleased to announce the ratification of a new five-year collective agreement for wage rates, benefits, and other working conditions.

The agreement includes a number of housekeeping changes, modest improvements to benefit provisions, and a wage increase of 9.2 per cent over the term with annual successive increments of 2.0 per cent, 1.5 per cent, 1.7 per cent, 2.0 per cent, and 2.0 per cent.

“Town Council is pleased it can provide both a great working environment for our staff and labour conditions to complement it,” said Mayor Ron Oszust. “Council values the outstanding work of our employees that make our community safe, functional, and appealing.”

“We have an exceptional relationship in Golden between administration and our labour union,” said Chief Administrative Officer Jon Wilsgard, “and as a result we were able to arrive in short order at yet another collective agreement that mutually respects the working conditions of all our staff, and sets a wage increment reasonable to both employees and the corporation.”

David Hedges, CUPE Local 2309 President said “Our corporate relationship continues to ensure a positive and healthy environment for all workers. We are very happy in having this new agreement that provides stability for the next five years.”

The new agreement is effective from Mar. 1, 2015 to Feb. 28, 2020.

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As your Area A Director I am excited about working with our local advisory team! There is much to accomplish and of the utmost priority are the concerns and issues in each of the neighbourhoods in and around Area A such as: water quality, fire protection, connectivity and the like. This is the team that I will be working with to accomplish change.

From the overall community level, we are currently working to build equity and balance with the Town through a shared services agreement; creating a Community Development Model that delivers; exploring ways to sustain our key community services such as the food bank, cultural services and parks and recreation services and ensuring our communication is consistent with our residents.

The Local Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting will be held on April 19. Subsequent meetings will be open to the public and we encourage residents to attend. Meeting notices will be posted on the CSRD website, newspaper and the Area A Director’s Facebook page.

Remember, should you need to connect with me: please contact me via email: kcathcart@csrd.bc.ca, or phone: 250-344-8357, 250-348-2226.

Area A Director Karen Cathcart

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Budget Time Again

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Wolf Cull

Budget time comes around every year, and every year residents are urged to take an interest and provide input.

So here it goes again.

This is when the decision makers take your tax dollars put them into use. For much of it there is little debate.

Day to day operations - I SURMISE cost what they cost. But

By Jessica Schwitek when it comes to the non-statutory requirements, the Town needs to know what the community wants and expects from the municipality.

This time around, recreation is getting a lot of attention, as it often does. The municipality supports a lot of recreational facilities, as well as some of the programming that takes place there, and there is one councillor who would like to see that shift.

Coun. Bruce Fairley is unhappy with the current financial plan because he does not see just cause for the recreation budget to be as high as it is - especially since the department has increased its budget to account for the Mount 7 Rec Plex, which the Town now operates.

Do you agree?

Councillors can bat that idea back and forth, but the truth is they were elected to represent the residents of Golden. So tell them what you want.

Would you like to see more investment in our recreation facilities? Less? Should the town continue to support expensive buildings, or reallocate those dollars to outdoor recreation that is currently being supported predominantly through volunteer organizations?

The Town is hosting an open house to let residents see the budget, ask staff and elected representatives questions, and provide any feedback.

If there’s something you don’t understand, this is the easiest way to gain some understanding. And if there’s something you’re not happy with, this is the easiest way to be heard.

Even if your concerns aren’t reflected in this year’s budget, any feedback you have will be taken into consideration when council goes into strategic planning sessions later this year.

Meetings like these are not fun. Trust me, I’ve been to lots of them. They are, however, where I get the most clear information regarding local issues.

The open house is at the Golden Civic Centre on Tuesday April 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Even if you don’t have questions or input, come out and listen. The more knowledge you have, the better.

one area for too long, aspens and willows are recovering.

Coyote numbers are significantly reduced meaning more prey for other creatures like eagles. There have been Editor, unforeseen effects such as an increase in beaver populaEcosystems develop top down, not bottom up, an effect tion now that their essential winter food source of willow is called trophic cascade and we know that predators con- under less pressure. More beavers has affected the watertrol ecosystems. Yellowstone National Park is a perfect shed due to their dam building which has created a balanexample of how removing an apex predator like a wolf had cing effect on seasonal run-offs, less soil erosion, as well a detrimental effect on the health of the park. It has also as creation of pond and marsh habitats which has caused been an example of how restoring the wolf has created increased numbers of wading birds, fish, frogs, toads and ecosystem recovery in obvious examples of wolves hunt- other creatures.

All of this evidence has been presented by YNP biologists ing prey and competing with other species, and with less and YNP is an international site of research into ecosystem foreseen effects much further down the ecosystem chain. recovery.

The National Science Foundation clearly states When wolves were removed completely from Yellowthat YNP needs wolves, as well as willows, and elk, and beastone around 1926, elk and deer numbers went out of convers. trol causing extensive damage to grassland, aspens and The wolf cull proposed for South Selkirks is yet another willows by overgrazing. Overgrazing affected food supply example of the government ignoring both science and and habitat for other animals and also caused soil erosion. the voice of the people. Removing predators does not The coyote population exploded causing over-predation solve a problem but brings new problems. of food sources for other animals as well as excessive pred ation by the coyotes on the local antelope population.

Tracy Giles After reintroduction of wolves in 1995 the health of the Blaeberry Valley park improved dramatically. Elk numbers balanced and because the elk move more and don’t remain grazing in

Faith Column Response To the editor, Faith columns are found in newspapers all over the world, including the Calgary Sun. For centuries, Pastors and Christian believers have espoused their beliefs as followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tim Schneider

is no different. Whether Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal, Alliance, Catholic, United etc. etc.

We who are Bible-believers echo the words spoken by Paul in Acts chapter 13, “Let it be clearly known and understood by you that through this man, Jesus, forgiveness and removal of sins is now proclaimed to you; and that through Him everyone who believes Jesus as his Saviour

is absolved, cleared and freed from every charge from which he could not be justified and freed by the law of Moses and given right standing with God.” Happy Easter to all, Tim Parker Golden

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Golden point of view Do you participate in April Fools’ Day? Stars to Jason Robertson for the great job you did on my roof. Thanks.

Stingers to intolerant people.

Chris Brazeau

Mike Archibald

Marge Bardarson

“Oh always. It’s always good to be a fool.”

“I have three kids so I sort of have to.”

“Yes. I always like to play one on somebody but it’s not as fun when you are the victim!”

A retirement full of stars to my family, friends and coworkers who helped contribute to my trip to Mexico. Thanks so much, Lil.

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Canal Flats Layoffs Editor, The Canal Flats mill is faced with a major layoff on May 4. Here are some updates.

Canfor says one shift will be eliminated. “This reduction (from two shifts to one) will affect 81 Canal Flats-based employees, all of whom will be offered positions elsewhere in the company,” said Canfor public affairs director Corinne Stavness.

The reality is one production line at the sawmill, half a shift at the planer. These cuts are closer to 75 per cent in employees. Internal documents say

only 55-60 employees will keep their jobs. This means 100 to 110 will be laid off. Those 20 extra employees are upset!

We were promised a hiring freeze during this period of transition. Three weeks after the announcement, many mills had openings on the Canfor website.

“Canfor is actively hiring at our other facilities in B.C. and it is our hope that all 81 Canal Flats employees affected in this shift reduction will accept positions at other Canfor divisions.”

The reality is that Canfor privately clarified that the hiring freeze is in effect only at the Elko and Radium mills.

The update as of March 16 is only two Canfor mills continue to look for pro-

Bus full of stars to the new escort service. You have given some seniors a new part time job. Our bus will be called “Fifty Shades Of Grey.”

Stars to all the Christian Pastors who have written great words of encouragement in the Golden Star!

Stars to Sitka for being such a brave dog. Proud of you buddy!

Stingers to mother nature for causing an early end to the cross country ski season!

Stars to the lovely soup at the seniors centre on Friday!

Yum!

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duction employees, Vanderhoof and Houston. One mill in Prince George had four openings and now has only one with an inadequate work guarantee of ten hours a week. Houston is hiring for on call workers with a less than half time guarantee of 16 hours a week.

Timber supply is the official justification for the layoffs.

The reality is the Radium mill started an extra shift after the Canal Flats layoff announcement. Elko is rumoured to have enough extra wood to add another shift soon. The company will make more money with two mills and the same fibre supply than three mills.

The Canal Flats mill made $19 million profit in 2.5 years yet we are being shut

down. So is the shutdown due to fibre supply or losing money for the three months before the layoff announcement?

Other questions need to be answered.

Why is the same management team being left in place? Why was the Union told that a $1000 bonus in the 2013 Collective Agreement would not be paid to laidoff employees, then only after pressure from the Union, Canfor agreed to pay but only on a prorated basis? The affected 100 employees did not choose the date of the lay-off!

From Canal Flats Workers

Lady Grey acquired new equipment through Technology BC Janne Arlt Principal LGES March saw the completion of a number of projects. Mrs. Stolberg’s Grade 6/7 class completed an iPad project on countries of the world, culminating in an international potluck lunch and presentations.

This project was a collaboration with Special Education Technology B.C., which resulted in the acquisition of more iPads and laptops for the school. Lady Grey School continues to engage in a number of other personalized learning projects such as Genius Hour in

several classrooms.

Students have had opportunities to sharpen the saw in some lifestyle sports such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing and downhill skiing this winter. This spring we look forward next to gymnastics. Each class will visit the Kicking Horse Gymnastics gym to have two sessions with Coach Christine.

Two of our Grade 7 classes had further opportunity to demonstrate leadership in coordinating the Alexander Park Winter Fun Day. In spite of the lack of snow, they did an excellent job!

Over the spring break, students read many books

and collected money to support our PAC’s Read-athon fundraiser. Before the break, our Library Leaders organized a Book Swap to help provide ‘new’ reading material for this event.

The Leader in Me Lighthouse team of Lady Grey is planning some uplifting messages and pictures to go on our hallway walls. We are inviting local artists who are interested in volunteering on this project to please contact us at the school.

We hope everyone had a nice spring break, and we look forward to our final term of the year at Lady Grey Elementary.

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Service brings Easter to the resort Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden residents will be treated to a sunrise on top of the world this Easter for the annual

Sunrise Easter Service at the top of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort gondola on Easter Sunday.

Nine years ago John Parry went to the resort

and told them they needed to connect with the community.

Parry had heard from too many people that they had never been up the mountain, and

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he thought that was something everyone in town should be able to experience.

He suggested an early morning Easter service, and the resort obliged offering free lift tickets for anyone attending the service.

Every year attendance ranges from 10 to 120 people, often depending on the weather.

“Sometimes it’s a bit clouded over. But on those years where it’s clear, the view is spectacular. It’s really quite an experience,” said Parry.

The gondola will be loading between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. For those who don’t have a season pass, free lift tickets can be picked up at guest services 10 to 15 minutes prior to loading the gondola.

The multi-denominational Christian service will begin outside of Eagle’s Eye at 8 a.m., followed by free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate in the restaurant.

“After that, once we have clearance from the safety team, you’re free to ride down,” said Parry. The gondola will also be taking guests down who don’t ski or snowboard.

The event is free, but donations will be accepted for the Golden Food Bank.

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Nearly 100 athletes compete in Wrangle the Chute at KHMR happy about that.”

On Saturday the Calgary native had a sizeable group of fans watching him from CPR ridge and he nailed the top of his final run before slipping up towards the end.

“I hit the bottom air a little off balance and I couldn’t hold on to her,” he said.

Giesbrecht ended up with a small cut.

“It was just a couple of stitches, nothing big,” he said.

The judges gave him an 8.80, which was good enough for a two day total of 40.23, placing him 25th out of 44 total skiers.

American Martin Lentz was the top male skier with a two day total of 68.67.

Audrey Hebert won the women’s snowboarding competition while Jonathan Pen-

field posted the top score among the men.

Kyle Sivell earned the women’s ski title.

Giesbrecht says it was a fun experience despite the minor injury he sustained in his second run.

“The top athletes take it pretty seriously and are definitely dialed in to what

it takes to ski well in these types of competitions. For me it was more just something to have fun and represent mountain safety.

“It’s good to show that ski patrollers aren’t just there to close things and to enforce rules. We obviously love to shred as well.”

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Athletes from across North America and further afield descended upon Kicking Horse for the resort’s annual big mountain ski and snowboard competition over the weekend.

Sunny conditions provided the athletes with some excellent visibility and some fairly soft snow as 87 athletes competed across four categories, men’s and women’s ski and men’s and women’s snowboard.

A pair of locals were among the talent that

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Unfortunately Perry failed to qualify for the finals after falling and posting an 18.37 score on Friday, but Gies-

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The parents both suspect that their youngest son, Sammy, is having nightmares and sleep walking episodes and their suspicions seem to be confirmed when Sammy admits that he has been visited by a monster he calls the “Sandman”.

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As with most horror movies, the musical score plays a big role in creating a spooky atmosphere and that is achieved nicely here.

I’m not usually the sort of viewer to jump at suspenseful moments, but I’ll admit I was did a few times during Dark Skies.

As far as the plot goes, there are naturally some lapses in believability but encouragingly most of the absurdities didn’t make me feel any less engrossed in the story, a clear sign of a good horror film.

While it is far from perfect, Dark Skies offers much more in the way of scares and entertainment than the majority of the horror movies I’ve seen over the past few years. For that reason, Dark Skies is worthy of 8 mouse clicks out of 10.

Keri Russell stars in the horror flick Dark Skies.

Alliance Films Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Decent horror movies can be hard to come by these days. More often than not they tend to induce laughter more than anything. Eye rolls and yawns come along with the worst ones. Not exactly the genre’s intended purpose.

Dark Skies isn’t terrific by any means, but there are some legitimately terrifying moments coupled with a certain degree of suspense and intrigue to make it worth your time.

The story centres around the Barrett Family, made up of parents Daniel (Josh Hamilton) and Lacy (Keri Russell) and their two kids, Sammy and Jesse.

Early on in the film, strange things begin to happen around the Barrett household. Lacy wakes up one night and discovers that their fridge has been

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by April 18 2015 Does your club need a meeting place? Call 250-344 -6214 Fridays - -Meat Draw - 5:30 Saturdays - Meat Draw - 5:30 All members and Guests Welcome

Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: Home 3D starts Friday Apr.3 at 7pm. Matinee’s on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 3pm.

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APES After School Program Mon. - Fri. 3 -5:30pm. $12/ day ages 5-11. To register leave a msg 250-272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth-5years.

Mon.&Fri. 12-3:30pm, Wed. 2-5pm, Tues.&Thurs.

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JoC Willems - Journey: Mar.6-Apr.11 at the Art Gallery.

Wed, Apr. 1

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.

Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.

Badminton Wed., 7-9pm at the Rec Plex $5 bring racket.

Golden Cycling Club AGM Apr.1 at 5:30pm at the Rockwater.

Celebrating Women in Business Appies and Networking event Apr.1 at Kicking Horse River Lodge from 6-9pm.

Thurs, Apr. 2 Men’s Basketball Thur.

7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm.

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Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at College of the Rockies.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every

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Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Sacred Heart Church Holy Thursday Apr.2 Mass at 7pm. Washing of the feet.

Fri, Apr. 3 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.

Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.

Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.

Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Free and snacks are included.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.

Whitetooth Grill Concert Series presents: Rolla Olak Apr.3 from 3-5pm in the Day Lodge of KHMR. Good Friday The Passion readings at Sacred Heart Church at 3pm Apr.3.

Sat, Apr. 4

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Easter Vigil at Sacred Heart Church at 8pm Apr.4.

Sun Splash Funk Fest at KHMR Apr.4 with Shred Kely!

Sun, Apr. 5 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

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Easter Sunday at Sacred Heart Church at 11am Apr.5.

Whitetooth Grill Concert Series presents: Stinky Waters and the Blaeberry Pickups Apr.5 from 3-5pm in the Day Lodge of KHMR. Kids Easter Eggstravaganza at Mountain Side Garden Apr.5 from 1-2pm. Egg hunt and decorating. Free!

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Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Monday, 6-8pm at the Alexander Park School gym. For young men and women ages 12-18.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mon. 5-7pm at the Early Years Centre. Free program includes dinner, parent discussion with child minding. 250-439-9665 to register.

Telling Our Life Stories Writing Workshop Mon. 10am-12pm. Techniques to organize memoirs. No writing experience necessary.

250-439-9665 to register.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.

Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Badminton Mon., 7-830pm at the Rec Plex $5 bring racket.

Indoor Soccer at the Rec Plex 8:30-9:30pm.

Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info.

Tues, Apr. 7 A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are

open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

Volleyball drop-in Tues. at the Rec Plex $5, 7-9pm.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm.

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Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).

Bingo at the Seniors Centre every Tuesday from 1-3pm.

T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) meets at the Family Centre Tuesdays from 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details.

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Golden Dolphins Swim Club Registration Night Apr.8 from 6:30-8pm at Lady Grey library.

Spring Recreation Info & Registration Night Apr.9 from 5-7pm at Rec Plex, Kicking Horse Culture presents Film Kicks: Mr. Turner Apr.9 at 7:30pm at the Golden Cinema.

Sun Splash Funk Fest at KHMR Apr.11 & 12 with Good For Grapes!

Garage Sale at the Seniors Centre Apr.11 (9am-2pm) & 12 (10am-1pm).

Food Skills Program Saturdays Apr.11-May 23, 10am-1pm. Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget. Free meals and child minding. 250-4399665 to register.

Let’s Do Lunch Mayor’s Update Apr.15, 12-1pm.

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Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Grim & Fischer Apr.18 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

3rd Annual Emergency Service Ball at Emerald Lake Lodge Apr.18 at 6pm.

Tickets $75 and are available at the Golden RCMP, and Fire Hall.

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Frank Armstrong brought first string of horses down canyon

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

I am sometimes asked to write articles by people on the street who are interested in stories that I might have told before but that they missed. That happened recently and here is the story as a result.

Captain Frank Armstrong, a young man of 20 from Quebec, came to Golden on August 1, 1882, in the employ of F.W. Aylmer, who was doing survey work for the C.P.R. With him, Armstrong brought the first string of horses ever to be brought down the Kicking Horse Canyon.

Within a few years of his arrival in the valley, he recorded a claim of three hundred and

twenty acres on the east side of Columbia Lake, and set about planting potatoes, the seed of which he had hauled up from Montana by pack train.

With no market nearby, Armstrong had to bring his potatoes to the then thriving town of Golden to sell, and found that the conventional horse and buggy didn’t suit his needs.

With whip sawn lumber, Armstrong built himself a bateau, filled it with this harvest and set out on the Columbia River to bring his crop to Golden.

Realizing immediately that others would be able to use the same service, Armstrong set about building a bigger vessel. The motor that he acquired for the new vessel, had been ordered from a Montreal firm, and arrived in Golden on the first train through to Vancouver.

No plans were used in the construction of the vessel, which was of a rather course appearance. In fact, this first vessel was referred to as

the “Slab Ship” as the lumber dimensions that she was built from were all different. She was also very top heavy.

On May 8, 1886, Armstrong launched his crude looking riverboat on the upper Columbia, and named her “Duchess”. As the Duchess steamed her way up the Columbia River, people from neighboring farms ran out to the river banks to watch the progress.

Many things got in the way of the Duchess on that first trip. Sandbars that hadn’t been there before now slowed the vessel to a crawl and many times throughout that trip, spectators helped to pull the stranded riverboat over a sandbar.

In her first season the Duchess carried on hundred ton of freight and two hundred and twenty passengers. At this point Armstrong could see that his idea was definitely worth pursuing and started laying out a plan to build a fleet of boats.

In 1887, the gold strike at Wild Horse, near Fort

Steele, brought many prospectors into the valley, each of whom needed supplies that had to be shipped from Golden up country. Along with this surge came cardsharps, saloons and ladies of the evening.

Thankfully this time also brought the North West Mounted Police.

The Duchess, with a full load of supplies, carried the Mounties up river from Golden towards the Wild Horse district.

As she approached Canyon Creek, near Nicholson, the Duchess became badly snagged and sank. All the passengers managed to escape but her cargo was lost.

After regrouping the N.W.M.P. boarded the steamship “Cline” and started the journey over again. The trip was uneventful until the boar approached Spillimacheen. Here the Cline ran into trouble and she too, sank to the bottom of the river leaving its cargo of red and yellow tunics drifting down the river.

The N.W.M.P. did

finally complete the trip to Fort Steele and the Cline still lies on the bottom of the river near Spillimacheen, her engine, which had come originally off a Manitoba steam plow, was considered too old to recover.

Not easily put off, Captain Armstrong soon had his crew go to work on recovering the engine from the “Duchess”. Realizing that his business was a profitable one the good Captain brought a skilled boat builder named Alexander Watson, to construct a new riverboat in which to put the recovered engine.

The new larger craft, named the “Duchess II” was used in higher water.

About this same time the Captain also had a smaller craft built for lower water, called the “Marion.” It was said that the Marion could sail on a heavy dew, so she was used for low water.

Between the two crafts they were able to meet the needs of the growing transportation company.

Answers to Your Health and Wellness Questions Q: Who is Dr. Erika and what is this newspaper column all about?

A: Hi Golden! I’m Dr. Erika BuckleyStrobel, but most people call me Dr. Erika. I’ve been a licensed naturopathic doctor for over ten years, and practicing here in Golden since my husband and I moved here in 2012. As a naturopathic doctor my goal is to provide individualized solutions for people’s health concerns using the best natural medical treatments. These treatments - Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel - include acupuncture and Chinese Ask Dr. Erika medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy and other hands-on therapies, nutritional medicine and diet counselling. If I had to characterize my practice, I would have to call it a general family practice, which works for me as I am passionate about working with clients of all ages…from newborn to ninety-nine!

When I graduated from naturopathic medical school in 2004, I had the joy of reciting the Naturopathic Doctor’s Oath together with my class. This oath contains the following line, “To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.” I find myself providing my clients with healthy lifestyle tips as often as prescribing a remedy. And that is what brings me here, to bring that teaching and sharing to my community, making Golden an even healthier place.

I look forward to your questions, which can be submitted to the editor (editor@thegoldenstar.net). Every other week you will see this column in The Golden Star, based on your questions.

Together, let’s make Golden the healthiest community in Canada!

Disclaimer: The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Faith Column: A biblical look at learning Learn from Me. Matthew 11:29 From of our conception we are under the influence of others. Very important are early learning influences in the development of our lives. God's Word the Bible tells us “to train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it” Proverbs 22:6.

The examples we choose to follow in life need to be selected by criteria that is proven to be of sustaining value. Things that are true, genuine, honourable, right, pure, acceptable, and of a good reputation – these should be attributes of those we choose to learn and spend time with in our lives.

The ultimate influence in this life and for eternity should be that of our Creator: the Lord Jesus Christ.

All things were created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16.

You say: “How is this possible?” “The Creator of all that is, including me,

desires this of me?” Does He really know me or even care about me?” Psalm 139; King David begins: “O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it... For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!” Well!

You are well known...by God! You say: “How can I know God's influence?” “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.” Acts 16:31.

By repentance and believing faith in God the Son as your Saviour, God the Father indwells you with God the Holy Spirit. He is now your full time Teacher with His influ- Ralph Kirchhofer encing fruit: love, joy, peace, Columbia Valley Bible Fellowship patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Galatians 5:22-23. The advantage for the believer in learning and living out these character qualties is the knowledge of honouring God. Wise choice!

Question: Whose learning influences are you following?

The above photo was taken in Egypt where Captain Armstrong, mounted on the camel, once captained a riverboat during the war.

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Weekly Angel Card Forecast

by Kamia Shepherd ATP* Special to the Golden Star

New scam affects local Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

The physical and etheric universe coexist in a beautiful array of ‘light’ filled connections. When we direct our thoughts in a prayerful way, we are connecting with the light network that contributes to the manifest reality that we currently exist in, on the physical world. A prayerful thought, a wish of hope, healing and love directed towards another human, on the etheric realm, branches outwards like rays of light, to surround them, on the spiritual level in varying shades of rainbow hues. These positive thoughts, and prayers, aid in encouraging the individual to receive blessings of good health, good feeling, and good decision making, in the physical world.

Like this depiction of the mother/father holding an infant, infusing them with prayer and love filled intention for health and happiness, we are all able to direct positive vibrations and light on the etheric level to - Angel Card Forecast others. The image in the card

By Kamia Shepherd can be seen to represent either a generic mother/father figure, or as the caregiver is robed in the sky blues often associated with the ascended master Mary, the image can represent the Blessed Mother and the infant Jesus.

Is there a love in our life that can be aided through the love filled, unconditional devotion of prayer such as from a mother/ father to their child? Or is there a desire to protect, when what is needed is to encourage another to be self empowered in their own way? Are we able to nurture in a way that is combined with prayer to reconnect to the source of divine love that resides within us all?

This week, claim time and sacred space to send prayerful thoughts out to the etheric world. Allowing for clarity of intention, purpose, optimism and personal truth to surface in the consciousness while sending out beams of ‘light.’ with light, Kamia compassionangelcardreading.com Kamia Shepherd Compassion on Facebook (To enquire about a personal reading please email kamishep@ hotmail.com)

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A local woman received a puzzling letter addressed to her late husband that turned out to be a clear example of a fraudulent scam.

Jackie Campbell was the recipient of the letter, dated Mar. 16 and sent by an accountant named David Huffman from Indiana, but it was addressed to her husband Lyall Campbell, who passed away last year.

“That was my husband’s spelling of his name which is unusual, and it was spelled right (on the envelope),” Campbell said.

The letter claims that the recipient is to receive a $4.3 million (USD) inheritance from a deceased relative named Donald Campbell.

Campbell was suspicious of the single page note from the beginning and had her suspicions confirmed the further she read.

Towards the end of the letter, the writer stresses to keep the notice personal and not to disclose any information to anyone else “to avoid double claim on your settlement.”

“My grandson did check out (Huffman’s name) and he is an accountant but this thing comes up that this is a scam,” Campbell said.

The letter asks the recipient to contact them by e-mail with full contact information, indicating that this could also be an identity theft ploy.

In many cases, letters of this nature will ask the recipient to mail a sum of money in order to receive their full payment.

Campbell informed the RCMP about the letter but was told that police receive so many notices of instances like these that they are unable to investigate each and every one.

She also told many of her friends about the letter and a few of them received similar notices.

Campbell hopes to spread the word about this particular scam to ensure that no one is victimized by it in the future.

“I just wanted to put the word out so that people don’t go for it, that was my main concern.”

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REID, Deborah passed away peacefully at the Golden & District Hospital, Golden, BC on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the age of 75 years.

Deborah was born at Toronto, Ontario on February 6, 1940. She had moved from Edmonton to Golden in 1999.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; grandchildren, Juliah, Jessica, T.J., Debra-Ann, and Christopher; and two greatgrandchildren, Jayden and Hannah. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin, in 1999.

A celebration of Deborah’s life was held from the chapel of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 pm.

Online condolences can be sent through Deborah’s obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

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959 McBeath Road

2 bedrooms

2.5 baths

$975,000 1592 Golden Avenue

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,600sqft

2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,388sqft

REDUCED

$80,000 .35 acre

3 baths

REDUCED

$309,900 3 bdrms

2,500sqft

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

3,032 sqft

60 acres

2,302sqft

$330,000 4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,854sqft

$349,000 863 Barber Road

4bdrms 2 baths 2,781sqft 1.6 acres

$599,900

$575,000 2328 Holmes Deakin Road 2 baths

3 baths

910 - 12th Street

$599,900

1741 Seward Frontage Road

5 bdrms

1130-8th Street

$319,000

1309 Pine Drive

3 bedrooms

1,856sqft

Lot 19, 1208 Station Avenue

$268,000 #6, 433 - 5th Avenue

$595,000 551 Highway #95, South

2416 Campbell Road

5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

SOLD $242,300

$443,300 1361 Pine Drive

#8 Mountain Shadows MHP

904 - 14th Street

SOLD 5256 Ben Hynes Loop Road

$66,300

$429,000

$550,000 3897 Highway #95, South

2,450sqft

520 - 12th Street

$330,000

1613 Gareb Road

3 bedrooms

1,750sqft

NEW

$362,900

$330,000 2014 Alexander Drive

$469,900 2461 Seward Road

4.94 acres

$375,000

$899,000 2.5 baths

$179,900

Lot 1, Blaeberry Road

528 - 9th Avenue

3 bedrooms 3 baths 1,248sqft

1425 Granite Drive

NEW

Land, Building & Business

$330,000

3 bedrooms

Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451

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1357 Campbell Road

4 bedrooms

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 The Golden Star

2,532sqft

586 Lower Habart Road

2 bdrms 1 bath

MOBILE HOMES #60 Kicking Horse Village MHP...... 2 bedrooms..........................................$79,900 #21 Swiss Village MHP....................2 bedrooms..........................................$76,900

IN TOWN LOTS 506-8th Street.......................... 50’ x 130’ .......................................... $76,300 1512 Granite Drive.................... 1.35 acre......................................... $199,900 Granite Drive.........................3 Lots available................. each listed at $199,600 1416 Deere Ridge Road.................75’ x 150’ .............................................. $127,000 1553 Quartz Crescent................. 66’ x 207’......................................... $79,000

1,344sqft

.52 acres

$24,900 #63 Golden MHP 2 bedrooms

$585,000 1742 Seward Frontage

3 bdrms 1 bath 1,740 sqft 18.5acres

RURAL ACREAGES 588 Habart Road...............................2.14 acres..........................................139,600 532 Anderson Road............................155 acres.........................................$449,900 3140 Imler Road............................18.03 acres.........................................$99,600 Kettleston Road ......................2 acreages available ....from $249,500 to $349,500 Lot B, Carlson Road..........................2.47 acres......................................... $84,900 1359 Black Bear Drive .................2.4 acres...............................................$220,900 576 Habart Road.............................. .4 acre............................................. $89,900 Reflection Lake Road..................2 acreages available.......from $122,500 to $137,500 Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road..................70 acres ...............................................$240,000