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Trail Mayor Mike Martin prefers face-to-face talks over long distance calls or emails, so this week he travelled to B.C.’s Parliament Buildings and met with provincial officials.

This is Martin's first trip to Victoria since taking office last fall, for meetings slated with the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural cell 250.368.1960 Development regarding Trail's boundary expanbus 250.368.5000 ex.29 sion proposal; the Ministry of Transportation and TF 1.877.368.5003 Infrastructure (MOTI) to discuss the Old Bridge; jedemelo@telus.net and the Ministry of Health for updates about Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) projects.

“The city recently held its Strategic Planning All Pro Realty Ltd. Session to set out the city's goal and objecGUY BERTRAND PHOTO 1148 Bay Ave, tives for the next four years,” said Martin in a Trail BC Instructor Kim Rawkins rounded out the Monday Yoga for Kids session with a stretching and Wednesday news release. breathing exercise called the boat pose. (Clockwise from top) Rawkins, Cassidy Smythe, Emily “Now that we've set our priorities, it's imporMiskell, Katelyn Verdon and Alyssa Dickson. The lessons incorporate partner poses, games tant to keep the momentum going so we can using poses and breathing exercises for children ages six to 12 years. see these projects come to fruition. The meeting with ministry officials will provide clarity and direction so we can continue to move forward.”

The Trail boundary extension is currently in the hands of the province at the proposal Smartphone! review stage, which means the ministry has

BY SHERI REGNIER Rawkins, a Registered Nurse, began yoga Times Staff acknowledged receipt and is preparing feedback classes in Victoria eight years ago as a means Contract! that could include referrals to other provincial It's not a stretch to say that regardless of to stretch out tense muscles from studying and ministries. age, balancing mind and body for work and pole vaulting.

Martin and officials from Teck Trail Operations play is a practice anyone can benefit from.

“Yoga slowly taught me the importance in were scheduled to meet with the ministry and That is what Yoga for Kids is all about – finding balance between strength and flexfor less! *prices subject to change focus on the Supplementary Letters Patent (SLP) boosting balance, self esteem, coordination ibility, physical activity and relaxation,” she without notice issues associated with local government authoriand flexibility, says yoga teacher Kim Rawkins. explained.

Find out more at ties, according to the city's news release. If the Rawkins instructs children ages six to 12 Three years ago Rawkins became a yoga Rock Island Tape SLP matters are resolved, mitigation talks can in the Trail Memorial Centre fitness studio teacher in India, and has been instructing Centre Ltd begin with the Regional District of Kootenay Monday afternoon in 45-minute sessions. classes periodically ever since.

1479 Bay Ave, Trail, Boundary (RDKB) over impacted regional serThe lessons focus on breathing exercises “After volunteering to teach a kids yoga 250-368-8288 vices. and basic yoga poses as well as games and class for the Girl Guides in Warfield last year, “The province has committed to provide an relaxation moves that are given a kid-friendly I realized how much fun teaching kids yoga individual to assist in the mitigation,” said Martin, twist. was,” Rawkins said. “I realized how great it who was accompanied by David Perehudoff, “I try to create an environment in class would be to have this non-competitive activTrail's chief administrative officer. “If we can sort where no one is striving to be the best,” said ity for kids that helps boost their balance, self out the SLP issues and come to an agreement Rawkins. “And everyone is striving to be brave esteem, coordination and flexibility.” with all parties involved, it is hoped we will have and try new things.”

So far, class turn out and community feedministry approval for the expansion sometime Sessions involve partner poses, “yogi says” back has been positive for Yoga with Kids, and this year.” challenges and stretches with fun names, plans are underway for fall sessions.

Contact our Communications officer Alison Giles, said the like the tree pose, crow, warrior waves and “The non-competitive nature of yoga is sales department ministry is still working with the City of Trail to fire hydrant. Yoga is becoming increasingly what really got me interested,” said Rawkins.

Inglehart confirm details and to fully understand the implipopular in schools and community settings as “The goal is to make your body feel good, & Dykstra cations of the proposal before determining if the a physical, mental and spiritual discipline that period.” boundary extension will be brought forward for is widely practiced for wellness and relaxation, Classes in Trail run until June 1, for infor250.368.8551 “Yoga can teach kids healthy coping mecha- mation contact the recreation department at If you’ve been searching electoral for more,approval. we’ve been waiting for you. ext 201 and 203 “If the boundary extension is brought forward nisms for dealing with their emotions, increase 364.0888. Rawkins also teaches Kids Yoga at and affirmed the municipal electorate, an their concentration and empower them to feel the Rossland Miners Hall, Wednesdays from Snowbirds, relax.

Ourbydiscretionary Order in Council (OIC) would then be drafted in control of their bodies,” Rawkins explained. 3-4 p.m. until May 20.

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s tax year 2014 winds down, the federal budget recently announced some 2015 tax year goodies.

Being tax time it only seems appropriate to bring some to your attention especially since you might want to take advantage of these during 2015.

The feds have introduced the Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC). For BC residents this appears to be an expansion of the Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit that has been around for a few years now.

True, but there are some differences.

This federal credit will not be restricted to seniors wanting to enable their ability to remain in their home. This credit will be available to persons of any age who have an approved Disability Tax Credit Certificate (DTC).

The renovations must be of the nature to aid the person to access the home more easily or increase their safety within the home, although the list of home renovations hasn’t been fleshed out. Regardless, the big win is the fact that

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qualifying renovations claimed under this federal credit can also be claimed as a qualifying medical expense.

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For example, a ramp that is needed to access a home could be claimed under both the federal HATC and also as a medical expense tax credit.

Now, imagine if the BC government would also allow a senior with a DTC to make a third claim under the current provincial credit.

Downside, the HATC will be a nonrefundable tax credit.

This means that only the amount needed to reduce tax payable to zero is used. Any amount over is not given to the taxpayer.

This is unlike the BC Seniors Home Reno Credit – it’s a refundable tax credit. That is, the balance not needed is paid to the taxpayer.

Question? Will the BC government now change their credit to a non-refundable credit? Especially in light of the federal government’s allowable double dipping. Will

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To change modes completely, the feds have introduced a revised – apparently simplified – version of form T1135. This is the schedule used to report foreign investment of $100,000 or greater.

The discussion around this schedule is a column in itself. Suffice it to say that this is welcome news to anyone who has struggled with the detail required on this form – speaking for tax preparers in Canada, this form can’t come soon enough.

To be accurate though, for those with foreign investment of $250,000 or greater, the T1135 reporting struggle will continue as per usual. The simplified reporting will be for those who have foreign investments greater than $100,000 but less than $250,000.

Also included in the budget was an increased capital gain exemption for farmers and fishers to one million dollars, as well as new rules around gifting of private corporation shares and real estate. And yes, there was the recycled announcement that the kids’ fitness credit will become a refundable tax credit for 2015.

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Seniors voice concerns during Kootenay Savings AGM

By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

Joyce Cook says she isn't one for public speaking, but the Trail senior is one who sticks to her conviction.

With shaky hands and a queasy tummy, Cook stood before the Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) board and over 100 company members Monday night to voice frustration about fees charged for mailing statements.

She and three others spoke directly to the 10-member board during the company's annual general meeting (AGM), reiterating discontent about the $2 fee for a mailed bank statement and their concern with conducting business online.

“The latest statement fee is the straw that broke the camel's back,” Cook stated to the panel.

“I'm sure you have heard our reasons many times,” she noted, referring to customers who do not use computers, printers and cannot access the Internet for statements.

“We thank those who have chosen to go paperless as we all want to cut costs where we can.”

Some users don't want to access online banking because of security issues, which Cook maintains should be their option.

“And they should be exempt along with those of use who don't have a choice,” she added.

The 60-year KSCU member proceeded to hand the directors a petition with 825 names, all of whom signed in protest of the $2 fee.

“Gathered by 14 seniors whose average age is in the mid 80s,” Cook explained. “We had no prob-

lem, other than mobility, in getting those signatures in less than two months.”

The sheer number of signatories indicates the level of upset people have about the service charge, she said.

“Personally I feel KSCU has lost its original purpose,” Cook added.

“I hope you're paying attention.”

She was somewhat relieved after addressing the board directly. But Wednesday afternoon, Cook was uncertain if her concerns were heard or when the matter would be addressed.

Nancy Crockett, KSCU's vice president of sales and member experience, confirmed a bi-annual product and service charge review will begin in the company's second quarter and is expected to extend until the end of the year.

“It is a very careful and thorough process,” she explained.

“We examine market research, including rates, fees and emerging product trends from the Canadian marketplace, as well as leaders in other jurisdictions.”

She said the company will host focus groups to gather feedback about banking needs and packages designed to suit unique member segments.

“During the review, Kootenay Savings will look to develop unique product and service packages where members with diverse needs can chose a package that best suits their needs.”

Crockett explained a very robust member survey was conducted in October, adding, “we will also be utilizing this rich member feedback in our product and service review project to ensure we meet our members needs.”

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Pounds of goose droppings scattered throughout Trail's Gyro Park is an ongoing problem for the city. Helping hands from the Gateway Christian Life Centre swooped in before the April 3 Easter Egg Hunt and picked up well over 30 pounds of the fowl waste in advance of the event. Bruce Taylor and friends again used the centre's “Honour Community” duty Thursday morning, sweeping the lawn and picnic areas clean of goose scat.

Kootenay snow pack below average

By Liz Bevan Times Staff

Trail seeks funds for bridge demolition FROM PAGE 1 for the consideration of government,” she added.

With the pedestrian/pipe bridge construction nearing, Trail continues to seek provincial funds from the MOTI for demolition of the Old Trail Bridge.

Tear down costs for the 103-year old landmark are estimated to exceed $5 million.

“The city believes the ministry should be financially involved in this project as the province owned and maintained the Old Bridge for half its life use,” explained Martin. “It’s imperative the RDKB sewer interceptor line be moved off the bridge before developing a necessary demolition plan and finalizing a budget.”

With the city seeking funds to build a $2 million secondary road to KBRH, Martin seized the opportunity to discuss the project and other hospital plans with the Ministry of Health.

“We want to ensure the province is familiar with the IHA’s expansion plans and council’s commitment to the construction of a secondary access road,” said Martin. “We will also take this opportunity to request ministry endorsement for the city’s current gas tax application.”

Snow pack in the West Kootenay is below the usual numbers this year, sitting at 72 per cent of normal, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.

In a report released earlier this month the region was categorized as having a “moderately low snow pack,” as a result of warmer than seasonal temperatures and low levels of precipitation throughout the month of March. The precipitation that did fall on the West Kootenay region last month consisted mainly of rain rather than snow, contributing to the low 2015 numbers.

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the 72 per cent of normal “may not fully reflect the snow pack situation at low to mid-elevation,” says the recording centre.

Other observations show that there is little or no snow pack at low to mid-elevation, or between 800 and 1,100 metres above sea level.

While the Kootenays are showing less snow than previous years, the region is recording snow pack percentages that are sitting well above some other parts of the province, especially the south coast with only 13 per cent of their normal snow pack for this time of year.

The situation won't be improving at the seasonal cycle moves into spring and summer in B.C. Environment Canada is predicting the higher-thanaverage temperatures are going

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to continue into June, melting snow and preventing more from falling and staying on the ground.

With the usual amount of precipitation, combined with high temperatures, the forecast centre reports there has been a big boost in water levels in rivers around the province, but not in the West Kootenay.

The federal Water Office records accumulated precipitation and water levels in rivers across the country. As of April 14, the office recorded 356 mm of accumulated precipitation on the Columbia River at Birchbank Park, an increase of nearly 30 mm over the last month, however the primary water level has gone down from a 5.2 metre high on March 22, down to 3.6 metres on April 14.

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Feds disapprove of Vancouver’s pot shops plan THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The federal government is telling the City of

Vancouver it does not have the authority to legitimize pot with its proposal to regulate

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Parking Lot Closure – Trail Memorial Centre (TMC) Tuesday, April 28th to Wednesday, April 29th (Noon) This notice is to inform the public that the TMC parking lot will be closed temporarily to accommodate maintenance activities from 7:00am Tuesday, April 28th until noon Wednesday, April 29th. During this time period, there will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to the parking lot. We ask anyone approaching the area to please obey all posted information signage and traffic control personnel.

The City of Trail apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City’s Engineering Department at 250-364-0822.

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FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Process on the 2015-2019 Financial Plan and Budget Monday, April 27, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.

A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2015 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Rossland City Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue to attend a presentation on the City’s proposed budget and 5 year financial plan.

This will be a public meeting regarding the budget and financial plan and attendees will have an opportunity to receive the presentation, ask questions and comment regarding the proposed plan.

Please come out and help Council draft a Financial Plan for your City.

A Copy of the Plan is available on www. rossland.ca

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Change to Regular Council Meeting Schedule The City of Rossland Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. will now take place at 7:00 p.m. in order to accommodate the Financial Plan Public Consultation at 6:00 p.m. All future Regular Meetings of Council will occur at 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions please call the City Hall at (250) 362–7396.

“illegal” medical marijuana dispensaries.

Health Minister Rona Ambrose sent a letter to Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson on Thursday saying she was “deeply concerned” by the city’s plans to discuss regulation at an upcoming council meeting.

“Marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine, and Health Canada does not endorse its use,” reads the letter obtained by The Canadian Press.

“Legitimizing and normalizing the use and sale of marijuana can have only one effect: increasing marijuana use and addiction.”

City staff will present a report to council on Tuesday recommending regulating the booming medical pot industry. The rules would include a $30,000 licensing fee and require the shops to be at least 300 metres from schools, community centres and other dispensaries.

In the letter, the health minister says there are serious health risks asso-

ciated with smoking marijuana. She argues “normalizing” pot could mean more than tripling its use by youth.

Ambrose writes that although Canadian courts have required the government to allow access to marijuana when authorized by a doctor, the law says this must be done in a controlled way.

“These regulations are clear and do not provide municipalities with the authority to legitimize the commercial sale of marijuana, which remains an illegal substance,” she says.

She says the government implemented the Marijuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR) regulations in June 2013 with the aim of treating marijuana like other narcotics used for medical purposes.

“Storefronts and dispensaries do not operate within a ‘grey zone,’ and the law is clear: they are illegal.”

City manager Penny Ballem told reporters on Wednesday that the federal approach had created “greyness and confusion,” forcing the

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Councillor Kerry Jang said the MMPR, which prevent people from growing their own marijuana, make it difficult for patients to access medicine and have created public health and safety issues.

“The federal approach is ideological. The city’s approach is public healthbased,” he said. “We don’t do this lightly.

We’re simply responding to what the public has asked us to do, and the industry has asked us to do.”

Jang said the federal government has generally ignored the city’s requests to discuss the problems.

Advocates are divided on the new rules - even some within the same household.

“Prince of Pot” Marc Emery called regulation cynical and unnecessary, while his wife and fellow pot activist Jodie said it’s a positive step toward legalization.

“It tells the provincial and federal government, as well as other municipalities, that marijuana is here to stay. It’s worth money. There’s demand, if there’s this kind of supply,” said Jodie Emery.

“The city is just going for a money grab at the expense of medical marijuana patients, some of whom hardly have enough money to pay for what they’re buying now,” Marc Emery said.

B.C. will get infrastructure cash despite vote outcome in Metro Vancouver, says minister

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Industry Minister James Moore says British Columbia will get its fair share of federal infrastructure funding regardless of the outcome of a Metro Vancouver transit tax vote.

Speaking to a gathering of business leaders, Moore said the federal government would provide the province with promised investment dollars whether or not voters approve the historic transit plebiscite.

A proposed $7.5-billion public transportation overhaul over 10 years would include projects such as an upgraded rapid-transit system, a new bridge and additional buses.

“We know that our cities are getting more dense and more congested,” said Moore, who was in Vancouver for a meeting with members of the B.C. Business Council.

The technically non-binding plebiscite gives citizens the option of a 0.5-per-cent sales tax increase to raise money to finance the massive investment.

Ballots were mailed out in mid-March and must be submitted by May 29.

As the Yes and No sides jockey for position, residents are trying to balance traffic woes in a growing region with what some are calling a tax grab.

Proponents say the upgrades are crucial to accommodate an estimated influx of one million people to the Vancouver region over the next three decades.

Opponents have condemned TransLink, the region’s transit authority, as wasting taxpayers’ money.

Moore pointed to $53 billion of crossCanada infrastructure funding that the federal government has promised over the next 10 years through the New Canada Building Plan.

He also highlighted a yearly $1-billion public transit fund targeted for big cities and announced in Tuesday’s budget.

Moore said provinces are not restricted to spending the new funding exclusively on public transit and that the money can be used for infrastructure including roads, bridges and tunnels.

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National Ontario won’t ‘slash and burn’ its way back to balance THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Ontario’s path back into the black won’t include slashing and burning as the Liberal government believes it can eliminate its $10.9-billion deficit with a scalpel rather than a hatchet - a penny a beer bottle the only new tax they’ll introduce.

The $131.9-billion budget introduced Thursday by Finance Minister Charles Sousa pledges to balance the books through a combination of targeted savings and a dependence on a steady economic growth.

It contains no major spending cuts and no new personal or corporate tax increases, which is what many experts had predicted.

Ontario’s economy is expected to grow by 2.7 per cent this year, boosted by the low Canadian dollar, the recovering U.S. economy and lower oil prices, Sousa said. But he insisted the deficit elimination is not relying too heavily on external factors.

“It’s about controlling our spending and being very pragmatic in the things we do,” he said.

“We did not control spending by slashing and burning, as some would do. We did it by closely examining programs.”

But in the budget itself the government notes that unexpected changes in global economic conditions could lead to changes in its overall fiscal forecast.

The deficit will drop to $8.5 billion in 2015-16, falling further to $4.8 billion in 2016-17 before returning to balance the following year, the budget forecasts.

The budget savings mostly come from a series of relatively minor measures, such as $100 million in cuts to business tax credits and $500 million in “program review savings,” including changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit Program and consolidating schools.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said the budget does nothing to deal with the “increasing unaffordability” of everyday life.

Harper says Canada’s emission targets unlikely to be ‘exactly the same’ as U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Canada appears set to break a two-decades-long tradition of setting matching greenhouse gas reduction targets with the United States.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday that new targets will be released next month, and will likely deviate from those recently set by the U.S. “It’s unlikely our targets will be exactly the same as the United States, but they will be targets of similar levels of ambition to other major industrialized countries,” he said.

The U.S. and Canada had matching emissions targets under both the Kyoto accord of 1997 and the Copenhagen accord of 2009, which saw a variety of targets set by different countries.

Canada and the U.S. committed under Copenhagen to a 17 per cent cut from 2005 levels, while Australia, for example, committed to a five per cent reduction from its 2000 levels.

A new, post-2020 international emissions regime is to be negotiated at a United Nations conference later this year in Paris.

The United States

announced last month that it plans to cut emissions 26-28 per cent by 2025.

Harper did not say which countries Canada might be closest to and added that the new targets would involve some further regulation of the energy sector.

“There will have to be additional regulatory measures going forward to achieve these targets. But we are committed to this in a way that does two things: First of all, that improves prospects for jobs - ways that do not kill jobs,” he said.

“The second thing of course we will not do is we will not stick taxpayers with the bill.

We are not going to bring in carbon taxes.”

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair accused Harper of failing to take action.

“Harper does not believe that climate change is real. He does not believe therefore in the necessity to reduce greenhouse gases,” Mulcair said in Ottawa.

The latest emissions inventory from Environment Canada shows the country’s overall greenhouse gas output climbed 1.5 per cent between 2012 and 2013, continuing a slow upward trend since the global recession of 2009.

The report, prepared by Environment

Canada and submitted annually to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, shows 726 megatonnes of emissions in 2013.

That is three per cent below Canada’s output in 2005 - well shy of the 17 per cent target under Copenhagen.

Harper was in Winnipeg to tout tax cuts announced in this week’s budget.

He rejected opposition criticism that tax breaks on items such as tax-free sav-

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He said the tax changes benefit everyone, and accused the opposition parties of planning to reverse the cuts.

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pring is here! It is so nice to see all the families out in the Village.

Montrose Recreation Commission has been hard at work planning the Senior Appreciation dinner.

The dinner is scheduled for Thursday April 30, 2015 doors open at 5:30pm.

This is a wonderful evening full of amazing stories from residents that have guided and shaped the Village of Montrose.

Montrose Rec. will also be hosting Montrose Family Fun Days June 6, 2015, a day full of fun for the whole family.

With any event there are many jobs to do, if you have an hour or two you can volunteer that day please call the Village office and leave your name and you will get a call back.

We hope to see many new residents and their families out mingling with long-time residents.

Council will be accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year soon.

Take some time and nominate a deserving Citizen, (I know it’s hard there are so many deserving people in the Village) it’s a great way to acknowledge our citizen for their dedication to our community. As always the Citizen of the year will be in the parade and we all love to see and hear the cheers for this very deserving person.

With the warm weather comes Bears!

They are up, moving around and hungry. Please keep your garbage and other attractants secured until the morning when the garbage is picked up.

Bears have an incredible sense of smell and

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Once they find a food source they will keep coming back.

No one wants to see bears destroyed so a few extra minutes to secure garbage and other attractants will keep the problems away.

A reminder to residents that we do have a leash by law, this protects both the animal and citizens.

Please keep your pets on the leash and out of pub-

lic parks, where young people play.

We have bags at several locations to help you pick up after your pet.

The days light is with us longer and the kids are outside more, please watch for young people that when they are out having fun may forget to stop and look.

We have four cross walks in the village and people cross all day long, by slowing down and being aware of the crosswalks we will keep all who enjoy walking and riding in the village safe.

Council has been working on Strategic Planning and we have finalized the document “Village of Montrose 2015-2018 Strategic Plan on a Page” this document will help guide decisions council makes over this term.

This document has a lot of information in it

and I encourage everyone to have a look.

This document shows where we were, where we are now and where we want to go.

Lastly I would like to encourage all residence when you are choosing your plants for your gardens, please consider drought tolerant plants; I think we may be in for a long hot summer!

Cindy Cook is a councillor for the Village of Montrose.

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thought, helping clarify or otherwise improve legislation drafted in the House of Commons.

With Duffy facing charges of fraud – among other counts – it’s interesting to see that he’s accused of billing expenses to appear at such partisan events.

It’s hard for politicians on the hustings to buy that kind of show-biz style publicity – without of course the bottomless pocket of taxpayers’ money to make it possible.

From the beginning, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper was making his Senate appointments, people questioned the choices. They also criticized the strings attached, in that those appointed weren’t free to exercise sober second thought, but rather were ordered to follow the bidding of the party and unquestioningly vote in favour of government legislation.

For what it’s worth, in a

show of distancing himself from such influence over senators, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced last year that Liberal senators would no longer be part of the Liberal caucus.

Trudeau did make a point worth observing as so many Canadians express frustration with the Senate. If we are stuck with this political body, at least maintain the principle of having them engage in independent, impartial discussion.

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That in itself is a sad statement about lack of public accountability in high office.

But now we’re beginning to hear how the position of senator was abused – taken advantage of to benefit certain politicians, all at the public’s expense.

Documents released at Duffy’s trial show that at least 74 Conservatives wanted a piece of the former TV journalist because of his celebrity brand. Apparently they felt his presence as a well-known personality could help them on the campaign trail.

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Southeasters, wind-againsttide rips, enormous waves (a 140 footer was measured south of Haida Gwaii in the 1960s), monstrous fog banks and very low cloud ceilings. These forces of nature can occur one-at-atime or in combinations. In no way do they resemble English Bay’s balmy weather conditions two weeks ago.

While the science and practice of oil spill clean-up has improved with each passing disaster over the last few decades, to think that the Canadian Coast Guard will achieve “world class” results deploying a boom around a foundering VLCC in a winter Southeaster in Hecate Strait or the Salish Sea is defying logic.

The same applies to deploying slick lickers in 20 foot waves (or better), or flying over oil slicks in fog to spray aerial dispersants. In all likelihood, a gigantic bitumen spill occurring in full-on Northwest Coast winter weather would be left to self- disperse and settle as toxic globules on the ocean bed and coastal foreshore.

To those who point out that oil tankers have plied the B.C. coast since the early 1900s, and we have yet to experience a major marine oil spill, it would be good to remember the old Haida bedtime stories about the adventures of “Mr. Accident.” He comes out after dark, and he picks on the lazy, the careless and the unsuspecting. Sometimes the consequences can be terrifying. He’s out there still, and we forget him at our peril.

Mike Robinson has been CEO of three Canadian NGOs: the Arctic Institute of North America, the Glenbow Museum, and the Bill Reid Gallery. He currently writes for a broad range of Canadian media, and consults to the boards of startup NGOs.

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Industry, James Moore, said it The only difference to the was “world class.” For the recregular parade of such days ord, B.C. Premier Christy Clark was the smell. sided with Mayor You could smell Robertson. bunker fuel in Putting the the air that morwhole “disasning. The reason ter” into context for this was that requires some starting the day basic math: before, at about between 2,700 5 p.m., a local and 3,100 litres sailboat skipper of bunker fuel had detected an were spilled Mike oil slick on the (from various water in English Coast Guard Bay. estimates); there Troy Media Various media are 119.24 litres reports explained that it took a in a fluid barrel (the standard while for the skipper to reach industrial measure of oil transa response number with the port); therefore between 22.64 appropriate authorities, and and 26 barrels of bunker fuel that it was 8 p.m. Wednesday were spilled. Very large crude night before the Canadian carriers, called VLCCs today in Coast Guard recognized that the industry, can carry two milthe spill was serious. It then lion barrels of oil. The Northern took about seven hours to put Gateway Pipeline is proposing a boom around the grain car- delivery of over 500,000 barrels rier MV Marathassa, which was per day from the oil sands to determined to be the vessel the coast. spilling bunker fuel into the A two million barrel spill clean waters of English Bay, would be 111,112 times the Vancouver city’s main down- amount spilled on April 8 and 9 town beach area. in English Bay. Thirteen hours after the Senior scientists at the Coast Guard snapped into Department of Fisheries and action, the appropriate offi- Oceans report over 100 spills cials at the City of Vancouver on the B.C. coast and rivers were notified, a matter of between 1969 and 2001. None some concern to Mayor Gregor have been truly catastrophic, Robertson, who bares the but the frequency indicates ultimate authority for fire and that accidents regularly happolice response to civic dis- pen. One day, a big one will asters. The whole matter of occur. When it does, response time had also been it is unlikely that it will muddied by the fact that the occur in the benign condifederal government had in tions of Wednesday April 8, 2013 closed the busy Kitsilano 2015. Mariners who travel Coast Guard Station adjacent the Northwest Coast have to English Bay as a cost-cutting long written of its howling

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Vivacious performer was part of beloved Sharon, Lois & Bram

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Lois Lilienstein loved children, loved music and loved to perform.

Credited with providing the special spark that helped make Sharon, Lois & Bram one of the biggest kids’ acts of the 1980s, Lilienstein was being remembered Thursday as a vivacious performer with a Broadway background and a knack for understanding how to entertain children.

Lilienstein died Wednesday of a rare form of cancer. She was 78.

“It’s a shock. We’ve been together for 37 years - it’s like a marriage,” longtime collaborator Bram Morrison said Thursday, describing Lilienstein as “full of ideas and energy.”

“She came from a different musical place than Sharon and me. Sharon and I came out of the folk music world and she came out of the Broadway world. So it was a very interesting combination and I think that partly explains the success that we had.”

Fellow children’s performer Raffi Cavoukian, known simply as Raffi, credited Lilienstein with giving him tips on what songs worked, and songs what didn’t.

She had a knack for reaching the youngest audiences, said Cavoukian, who met Lilienstein in the mid-70s through the Toronto folk scene.

“She understood that children love movement. She was always the one saying: ‘Don’t forget the actions!”’ Cavoukian recalled, also crediting her with introducing him to the song and movements of “The Hokey Pokey.”

David Lilienstein said his mother died Wednesday at home in Toronto surrounded by friends and family. After being diagnosed last October, her health took a sudden downturn

in recent weeks, he said.

“She knew it was happening, she was at peace with it, and she died very peacefully and not in pain,” Lilienstein said Thursday as he recalled a childhood filled with music.

Morrison and Sharon Hampson, the other member of the trio, said they noticed a dramatic decline in their friend’s health in recent weeks.

They visited every day to hold her hand and listen to music.

“We fought like sisters but we loved each other like sisters, too,” said Hampson. “I just miss that relationship.”

Fighting back tears, she described the bubbly blond as “a woman of many ideas” who “would do anything” for her audience and was never concerned about being embarrassed while performing.

Born in Chicago in July 1936, Lilienstein stood out with spirited dance moves in live performances of beloved tunes including “Skinnamarink,” “Peanut Butter” and “I Am Slowly Going Crazy.”

The trio formed in 1978 to record “One Elephant, Deux Elephants,” introducing the world to an exuberant mix of nonsense rhymes, folk tunes, pop melodies and singing games.

Sharon, Lois & Bram further entrenched themselves as preschool stars with their CBC television series “The Elephant Show,” which ran from 1984 to 1989. It also aired in the United States on Nickelodeon, where it was a consistent ratings draw.

Of the three group members, Lilienstein, especially, was “lively, smiling, and engaging,” said Cavoukian.

“This is a sad day. I just extend all my love,” Cavoukian said.

“The Elephant Show” aired for 65 episodes, each one end-

Happy reunion for owner and dog lost for six months

THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - He spent months travelling the Prairies from Alberta to Manitoba.

But the journey of Rocky the German shepherd mix-breed finally came to end Wednesday when he was reunited with his Calgary owner.

Rocky was last seen on Oct. 15, 2014, at his home in Calgary.

He was found in good health near Stonewall, Man., on April 19 and sent to the Winnipeg Humane Society the next day.

Humane society staff checked for a microchip, since he didn’t have a tattoo.

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Laina Hughes, communications co-ordinator for the humane society, said the microchip identified his owner as Shauna Doyle of Calgary.

Doyle made the 16-hour drive to Winnipeg to take Rocky home.

Hughes said the reunion was a gleeful one, with both owner and dog thrilled to be back together.

“She was wise enough to kneel down and be on the same level as him so he wouldn’t knock her over,” Hughes said.

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ing with the fan favourite “Skinnamarink.” In the late ‘90s the group returned to the screen with “Skinnamarink TV,” which ran for 52 episodes.

Fellow entertainer Eric Nagler, who also appeared on “The Elephant Show,” said he was struck by Lilienstein’s “heart and her happiness.”

“She was always a giving person. And a caring person,” Nagler said. “I haven’t seen her very often since our professional relationship ended but she has always carried a warm place in my heart.”

Fred Penner, another fellow children’s entertainer, marvelled at the trio’s tight harmonies. He said he hadn’t seen Lilienstein in a long time, noting she lost her heart in performing when her husband died.

“But she always had this really, really warm smile and a lovely human spirit that would come out and you’d feel that joy and love coming from her, always - even off-stage,” said Penner.

Lilienstein retired in 1998 after the death of her husband, Ernest, while Hampson and Morrison continued touring.

Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow, who got to know the Lilienstein family when he worked to dedicate a Toronto playground in Sharon, Lois & Bram’s honour, says he grew up with the group’s music.

“She, along with Bram and Sharon, were part of the magic of our childhoods,” Matlow said. “Their music played a very special role in so many of our lives. Even today, those of us who are in our 30s and 40s can still sing verbatim the lyrics of ‘Skinnamarink.’

“Lois dedicated her career to making children the world over so happy by her music. And I think I know that we are all grateful.”

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Dog gazes trigger bonding response in owner’s brains, study says THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Oh, those puppy eyes.

Just by gazing at their owners, dogs can trigger a response in their masters’ brains that helps them bond, a study says.

And owners can do a similar trick in return, researchers found.

This two-way street evidently began when dogs were domesticated long ago, because it helped the two species connect, the Japanese researchers say.

As canine psychology experts Evan MacLean and Brian Hare of Duke University wrote in a commentary on the work, “When your dog is staring at you, she may not just be after your sandwich.”

The new work is the first to present a biological mechanism for bonding across species, said researcher Larry Young of Emory University.

Neither he nor the Duke scientists were involved in the study, which is reported in a paper from Japan released Thursday by the journal Science.

The brain response is an increase in levels of a hormone called oxytocin (ahk-seeTOH’-sin). Studies in people and animals indicate this substance promotes social bond-

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That loving gaze from your dog helps you bond. ing, such as between parent and infant or between two lovers.

One experiment in the new research involved 30 owners and their dogs. Oxytocin levels in the urine of both species were sampled before and after the owners and their dogs spent a half-hour together.

Analysis showed that owners whose dogs looked at them longer in the first five minutes had bigger boosts in oxytocin levels. Similarly, dogs that gazed longer got a hormone boost, too. That’s evidently

in response to being touched by their owners during the session, one of the study authors, Takefumi Kikusui of Azabu University near Tokyo, said in an email.

No such result appeared when researchers tried the experiment with wolves. The animals were paired with people who had raised them, although not as pets. The difference suggests dogs started gazing at owners as a social strategy when they became domesticated, rather than inheriting it from

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It’s only fitting that Brad Elliot ends his umpiring career where it all started almost 50 years ago.

Trail Little League invited Elliot, a Trail native, to throw out the first pitch at their opening ceremonies on Saturday at Andy Bilesky Park, because after 49 years of calling balls and strikes, the man-in-blue is retiring from umpiring.

“The body is telling me now it’s time,” said Elliot, who called it quits this year after spending the past five decades umpiring at almost every level of baseball, softball, and slo-pitch, and ringing up outs at regional, provincial, and national championships.

Elliot, now 71, began his sojourn into the dark art of umpiring in the spring of 1965 when he called his first Trail Little League game.

“A relative of my mother’s, he was the Umpire and Chief (UIC) for Little League, and when I moved back to Trail, I ran into him one night he was stuck for an umpire up at Little League so I started helping him out that year,” said Elliot.

“The following year I started getting all the papers, and I phoned the president and asked, ‘How come I’m getting all these papers for Little League?’ and he says, ‘Oh your uncle retired, and he said you’re taking over.’ So that’s how I got into it,” he laughed.

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seen some of Trail’s best ballplayers and coaches come through the Little League, Babe Ruth, and softball ranks, including Andy Bilesky, Jason and Lauren Bay, and Chris Kissock, and is struck by the dedication of both athletes and volunteers from

that gets out there every day and is always looking to improve.

He’s not terribly hard nosed, he’s just a local guy doing local stuff.”

In the same year, Elliot also received the Sports Hero award in baseball from Sport BC for his dedication and contribution to Trail

his best for the kids and for the game,” said Maniago. “He’s very easy to deal with and never one to get too worked up very easily, and like I said his focus is just to keep the game moving and keep it fair for everybody.

He’s not one that gets overly officious, and he’s not one that goes looking for problems, he’s just there to have fun, same with everybody else. ” And despite the perception of persecution that surrounds officials in most sports, Elliot insists the reason he continued to umpire year after year was due to the sheer enjoyment of the game and the umpiring fraternity.

“I enjoyed the years I did in Little League travelling to provincials and Canadians, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and once I moved up to Babe Ruth it gets a little more serious, but I enjoyed it all, and like I said, ‘If you don’t enjoy it, you shouldn’t be there.’”

Jim Bailey photo While players and Trail AM Ford Oriole coach David Colquhoun coaches will no longer exchanges pleasantries with umpire Brad Elliot run into him on the who retired from umpiring after 49 years. base paths, the amiable small towns like Trail. baseball.

Elliot has no plans of Fellow umpire Bill The awards are going gentle into that MacMillan had the treasured moments for good night. privilege of bestowing Elliot, and the recogni“I’m still going to be the BC Baseball tion is well-deserved, doing allocating for the Umpire Association’s says Trail Little League umpires and looking George Connelly coach and director, after them, and work Builders Award hon- long-time player, and with Scott (Calvin) in our on Elliot in 2013, Trail AM Ford Orioles the concession stand awarded for outstand- manager Jim Maniago, or at tournaments, ing long-term commit- who has occasionally whatever, just to keep ment to building and disagreed with Elliot’s involved . . . and stay maintaining a strong perspective during out of my wife’s hair.” umpire program in the games.

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“The thing with ognized for his contri“Brad is one of those Brad, he’s a good guy, bution to Trail Little guys that is always he’s not arrogant, he’s League at the opening there,” said MacMillan. not there to do any- ceremonies at noon “He ‘s the kind of guy thing other than do Saturday.

St. Denis to wear ‘A’ for Quinnipiac HAMDEN, Conn. – Former Penticton Vees and Trail Smoke Eaters alum Travis St. Denis of Trail has been chosen as Quinnipiac University’s assistant captain for the 201516 season, as voted on by his teammates, coaches and support staff.

Prior to joining the Bobcats for the 2011-12 season, St. Denis played for the Penticton Vees, as well as the Trail Smoke Eaters, of the British Columbia Hockey League. In 203 career BCHL games he scored 99

goals and assisted on 126 more for 225 career points.

In 2011-12, he scored 37 goals and assisted on 52 more for 89 points in 54 games. St. Denis also had 12 power-play goals and nine game-winning goals. Playing with current Bobcats teammate Michael Garteig with the Vees, St. Denis had four goals and nine assists to help Penticton to the RBC Cup Championship as well as the Doyle Cup and the BCHL Championship, the Fred Page Cup.

St. Denis had an incredible year for Quinnipiac, matching his career-high in goals (15) from 2013-14, while posting career-highs in assists (18) and points (33). He finished third on the Bobcats’ roster in assists and points, while his 15 goals were the second-most among all Quinnipiac players.

In 22 ECAC Hockey games, St. Denis scored 11 goals and assisted on 11 more, making him and Anas, as the Bobcats’ two players to average a point per game in league play.

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Trail Little Leaguer Raiden Dobie, 8, takes a big cut at this pitch during evaluations last week at Andy Bilesky Park. Little League opens this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. followed by Opening Ceremonies at noon.

Little League opens season

By Jim Bailey

Times Sports Editor

The boys and girls of summer hit Andy Bilesky Park this weekend as Trail Little League baseball throws out its first pitch on Saturday to open the 2015 Minor and Major season.

Following three evaluation camps for local players last week, Trail Major coach and organizer D.J. Ashman was impressed with both the numbers and talent of the over 100 players that participated.

“We had 111 last year, and this year I think were at about 113-114 which is awesome.”

The age 11-12 Major division will see two Trail teams compete again this year in an eight team league that welcomes Okanagan Falls and Salmo into the fold, along with a Castlegar team, the defending champion Beaver Valley Yankees, and two Nelson squads.

“I think it’s going to be good,” said Ashman. “I think we have two pretty balanced Trail teams and I just think it’s going to be a fun year.

For Mike (Boisvert) and I, we’re coaching like nine of 12 kids on our team that we haven’t coached before so it’s going to be awesome.”

In the age 8-10 Minor division three Trail teams, the Red Sox, Pirates, and Mariners will take to the field against three Castlegar teams, two Nelson squads, Beaver Valley, Salmo, Kaslo, and Grand Forks. In addition, four rookie teams of 7-8 year olds will play in a format that concentrates on development and will rotate between playing games and practising skills throughout the season.

“Compared to two years ago, we’re like up 30 per cent, so it’s really good and we’re trying to grow it as much as we can,” said Minor coach Jim Maniago. “We’ve got great coaches all the way through, great coaches in the rookie division. We’re pretty excited actually, it’s a great bunch.”

During the season, Ashman and Maniago will identify players for the

Major and Minor Allstar teams, and run tryouts in early June to select the teams and prepare for provincial playdowns.

“I’m always looking and I’ve already talked to Jason Startup in Fruitvale and he’s going to keep us posted, and talked to one of the Nelson coaches about Allstar because three or four of the kids played on that 9-10 team,” said Ashman.

The addition of Okanagan Falls and Salmo is a surprising if not a strong addition to the Trail Major league, and reportedly OK Falls will also field an All Star team that will play against Trail for the right to advance to the provincials.

“So it looks like for Little League we’re going to have a district championship this year for the first time in I can’t remember how long,” said Maniago. “ So they (the Major All Stars) will have to play off against Okanagan Falls and Cranbrook, and we’re hoping that the Minors will be the same, that we’ll have to play off against Cranbrook to get to the provincials.”

But first, Trail Little League will showcase its players on opening day with the first game going between the Minor league Mariners vs the Red Sox at 10 a.m. The Opening Ceremonies go at noon with a special nod to Brad Elliot who was invited to throw out the first pitch.

Elliot retired this year after 49 years of umpiring.

“He (Brad) is a guy that’s been around for a long time and has contributed so much, and we just wanted to acknowledge all his years, and the contributions he’s made,” said Maniago.

At 12:30 p.m. the Major Dodgers play the Rangers, and at 2:30 p.m. the Minor Pirates face Castlegar, while all four rookie teams hit the small field after the opening ceremonies.

The concession will also be in full swing for residents to enjoy a hotdog or hamburger and a little Little League action on Saturday.

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he sports power in Canada has changed enormously in my lifetime, and recent junior hockey - not so much professional junior hockey, but even there - results are evidence.

Campbell River Storm just followed up on last year’s Western Canadian (Keystone Cup) win by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks with another title for a small-town British Columbiabased junior B squad, and the Penticton Vees are favoured to earn a national championship (Royal Bank Cup) playoff spot in the Western Canada Cup series in Fort MacMurray.

For contrast, when all junior hockey playoffs aimed at the Memorial Cup national championship finals, only once in the first 56 years of the competition did a B.C. based team - the 1944 Trail Junior Smoke Eaters - even reach the Memorial Cup final.

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after that before a B.C. team (Saskatchewan transplants New Westminster) actually won the thing.

Since then, B.C. teams have won nine more titles, and close neighbours Spokane have gained two.

When Trail was the dominant junior hockey region in B.C., Smoke Eater squads won the B.C. title 24 times in 35 years. Only one of those teams (those pesky 44s) was able to advance past the Alberta champions against whom the playoffs always continued.

Evidence of how drastic the hockey power change has been.

The Junior A national championship playoff began in 1971 and it took 12 years before a

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B.C. team (Penticton) won that. Since then there have been 10 more Centennial Cup/ Royal Bank Cup champions from our province, and eight other times the B.C. representative made it to the national final.

Some of the change has to do with B.C. becoming almost uniformly (across the province) more wealthy, but most of it has to do with the fact that, first the Kootenays, (Trail in particular) embraced minor hockey for its kids, then B.C. became the place that supported minor hockey better than anywhere else in the nation outside of Metro Toronto and Montreal.

That built a broad supply of knowledgeable hockey folks able to carry on and enhance the tradition of hockey skills development in the province, and a large corps of relatively knowledgeable hockey fans who supported all their efforts. From a tradition of long odds also rans to perpetual favourites for national glory, all in my admittedly (moderately) lengthy life span.

That all has led up to this year, when there is a decent chance all three top tier junior titles available could fall into B.C. hands or mostly B.C. hands, because all levels now recruit from all over - despite our supposed warm weather status.

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Proclaiming a creed is not always the best choice

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t’s time for more compromise when it comes to freedom of conscience and religion, as a nine-year legal battle over a prayer in Saguenay, Quebec demonstrates.

Briefly, Jean Tremblay, the Catholic mayor of Saguenay, and his council were in the habit of beginning their meetings with the traditional Catholic ‘sign of the cross’ followed by a prayer.

This made Alain Simoneau, an atheist and citizen of Saguenay who attended council meetings, feel uncomfortable and excluded. He asked the mayor to discontinue the religious practice. Tremblay refused, and the game was on.

After meandering through various judicial bodies, the final match was played out before the Supreme Court of Canada, who awarded the win to Simoneau and coappellant Mouvement louise laïque québécois, an organization dedicated to the secularization of Everyday Theology Quebec.

Looking in from the outside at this case, it seems to me that both sides were more intent on proclaiming a creed than on reaching a workable solution. Both, you might say, had an agenda, and finding a reasonable compromise was not on the table.

A compromise, such as praying in private before the meeting or arriving after the prayer was concluded, could have resolved the dispute.

But, a compromise requires at least one side to give way, to forgo ‘it’s the principle’ mentality: a mentality that has become a standard excuse for trying to prove that you’re right and the other person is wrong. When religion and secularism mix, it’s a poor strategy if you want to persuade someone that your worldview has something positive to offer to society.

I have no doubt that Tremblay was sincere in his belief that he was fighting, as he told the Human Rights Tribunal, a noble battle for Christ. And while I admire him for his nine-year commitment to his conviction, I don’t think this battle did anything much for Christ, nor am I sure that this is the kind of battle in which Christ asks his disciples to engage.

As a practicing Catholic with a deep attachment to the traditions of the Church, I believe we are called to find new ways to bring the gospel message to the world. We can cherish the outward forms of traditional prayer and worship, but form is not the end game; a particular way of praying should not become a battleground and overshadow the substance of the gospel.

Pope Francis, who is so immensely popular with Catholics and non-Catholics alike because of his authentic witness to the gospel, challenges Catholics to engage with the world, not through public displays of piety, such as became an issue in Saguenay, but through personal conversion and acts of social justice.

The match up between Tremblay and Simoneau pitted Catholicism against secularism.

Ironically, both worldviews promote the dignity and equality of the human person and foster respect among people. When religion and the public sphere intersect, these points of commonality often get lost when people begin clamoring for their rights. A polarized ‘all or nothing’ approach serves no one well, and does nothing to further a more just, equitable, tolerant and compassionate society.

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

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Supernatural Joy At Gateway, we recently hosted a The joy of which they spoke, is only women’s conference called “Pure found through a relationship with Joy.” At first glance it might sound Jesus Christ. More than looking on like a bit of a superficial topic. the bright side, it is powerful; and “That’s nice, but we don’t want to the joy of the Lord becomes our be led by our emotions; nor can we strength. The Holy Spirit in our expect that life is always going to hearts changes everything; bringbe rosy.” That is very true. As each ing “peace that passeth all underof the speakers spoke, they made it standing.” In other words crazy very clear that their joy did not, in peace that doesn’t make sense. fact come from pleasant circumHaving peace and joy in the midst stances. Far from it. Their joy was of a storm doesn’t make sense, contrary to their circumstances. because it doesn’t come from our Despair would have been the natu- reasoning, it comes from God. The ral outcome, but they were not deBible says “In His presence is fulpending on the natural. God’s joy ness of joy.” So if you are with Him, is supernatural, rising above the His joy is within reach. Reach out natural. to Him. Joy is only a part of all that He brings.

Susan Taylor Assistant Pastor, THE UNITED Gateway Christian Life Centre CHURCH 10am Sunday Service 8320 Highway 3B OF CANADA Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge Trail United Church 1300 Pine Avenue, Trail Worship at 11am St. Andrew’s United Church 2110 1st Ave, Rossland Worship at 9am Beaver Valley United Church 1917 Columbia Gardens Rd, Fruitvale Worship at 9am Salmo United Church 304 Main St, Salmo Worship at 11am

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Trail Seventh Day Adventist Church

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1471 Columbia Avenue Pastor Leo Macaraig 250-687-1777

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father’s. He was not included in any decisions on what to sell or what to keep, or even asked what he’d like to have.

He was also given his dad’s El Camino, but my husband put the title in the name of Marcus’ half-brother, who sold it. He didn’t even give my son any of the money from the sale. That was bad enough, but Marcus only really cares about the drums.

The entire family knows that my late husband wanted Marcus to have the drums.

What should I do? File a lawsuit? How do I honor my late husband’s wishes and give my son this final gift from his dad? -- Distraught Mom of a Musician Dear Mom: Is anything in writing? If not, you might need to file a lawsuit, but in order to prove your case, you

digestive tract. Finally, after having an endoscopy and a colonoscopy, my gallbladder was found to be functioning at 17 percent. It was removed, and my bad breath and constant low-level nausea went away immediately. -- Alabama Maggie Dear Maggie: Thanks for writing. Readers, please

don’t assume these things are unimportant. They can indicate serious medical problems.

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probably will need other credible witnesses to testify that your husband’s wish was for Marcus to have the drum set.

An attorney will let you know if you have a case.

But a lawsuit should be a last resort. Please stop asking for personal things on Facebook. Pick up the phone.

Call the uncle who supposedly has the drum set. Be nice. Tell him what a wonderful birthday present it would be for Marcus to finally have this memento from his father.

Ask when would be convenient to pick it up and what you can do to facilitate the transfer.

Marcus also can call his uncle. These relationships work both ways, and Marcus is old enough now to establish his own contact. And if he is close to his half-brother or another paternal relative, perhaps you or Marcus could get the relative to intercede on his behalf.

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Dear Annie: My husband died 11 years ago. Our son, “Marcus,” was 6 at the time.

His dad was in intensive care for two months, and because of his young age, our son was not allowed to see his father.

Before he died, my husband asked his younger brother to keep his drum set until Marcus turned 18.

Marcus’ uncles used to call him every year on his birthday, which also is his father’s birthday. But since my husband died, neither has called to wish their nephew a happy birthday.

Marcus will be 18 soon.

He is into music and wants the drums. I have asked his uncle on several occasions by sending a message on Facebook. I also asked my son’s half-brother (from my husband’s first marriage) to get the drums, and Marcus would pick them up from his house. Nothing has happened.

I recently noticed a picture on Facebook of a guy who used to play in a band with my late husband. In the photo, he is playing drums that look suspiciously like the ones that belong to my son.

Marcus has nothing of his

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, April 25, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day for parents to get better organized with their children, perhaps with their activities or cleaning their bedrooms.

It will be a productive day for sports in terms of tryouts and practice.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

A discussion with an older family member could be productive today. Listen to advice even if you don’t choose to follow it. What have you got to lose?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

You will tackle mental work with a steady attitude today. You won’t mind doing something routine, as long as you can finish it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If shopping today, you will want to buy only longlasting, practical items because you are in a frugal

mood. (And saying that you are in a frugal mood is really something!)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’re willing to work hard today to complete any task at hand. You don’t feel frivolous. Quite the opposite, you are serious about accomplishing your to-do list.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Research or work that is done behind the scenes will go well today. You are willing to accept your duties, because you want to do a good, reliable job.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone older or more experienced might have good advice for you today.

Perhaps this person is a female. It never hurts to listen, does it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Discussions with authority figures, especially females, will be serious but

productive today. It will be easy to get everyone on the same page.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good day to finish writing projects or plans related to medicine, the law, publishing and the media.

You don’t feel frivolous.

Instead, you want to work!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Tackle loose ends with redtape matters like taxes, debt,

inheritances and insurance issues. You’ll find it easy to concentrate on routine matters and finish the job.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today. Be patient and cooperative. It’s just that simple.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This will be a productive day at work for you,

because you will put the needs and wants of others before your own. In fact, it will please you to get things done.

YOU BORN TODAY You are active, energetic and have a strong physical presence. You say what you mean, because you are a doer who is on the go. You get things done! Others find you attractive, even heroic, and admire you from afar.

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The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Business Administration, completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification as well as five years experience in a similar role.

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Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

4 SUMMERS on rims 65R15 (2012 Subaru) $200.00; 4 Subaru hubcaps $40.00 250368-6881

4 Bdrm, 4 Bath with Large Fenced Yard

Real Estate

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

W.TRAIL, 960 Milligan Ave. (take Glover Rd). Perennial plants for sale. Sat. Apr.25, 9am-3pm. Sun.& Mon. Apr.26 & 27, 1-4pm. All proceeds to MS Society.

Misc. for Sale

1309 Henderson Ave, Salmo

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, 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 FRUITVALE, large 1bdrm. suite close to town, F/S, Laundry on site. Covered parking. $650./mo. + utilities. NS,NP. 250-367-7919 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $775./mo.

250-368-5908 ROSSLAND, bach. & 1bd. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250362-5030, 250-231-9777 TRAIL, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl.

N/P, N/S. 250-368-5287 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $600./mo.

250-551-1106

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Rentals

Misc. Wanted

FRUITVALE HALL, Sat., Apr.25th, 9am-12noon. BV Community Garage Sale: There will be over 14 tables of household items, tools, sporting equipment, electronics, clothes, toys, baby and children items, books, baking and furniture.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Ron Darlene 250.368.1162 250.231.0527 ron@hometeam.ca darlene@hometeam.ca

Merchandise for Sale

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail

250.368.5222

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1215 Heather Place, Trail Spacious Living, Custom Finishings

1863 Third Ave, Trail Best deal in sunny East Trail!

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Executive Living

1139 Marianna Cres, Trail 2 Bed Rancher, backs onto greenspace

162,800

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Fruitvale Rob Burrus

239,000

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Fruitvale

250-231-4420 Rob Burrus

319,000

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499,000

250-231-4420 Jack McConnachie 250.368.5222

Rusty gets to stay Rossland

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Submitted Rossland Council for Arts & Culture (RCAC) is pleased to announce that Rusty the horse is going to become a permanent resident of Columbia Avenue. A fundraising campaign launched this month raised the additional $3000 RCAC needed to finalize the purchase of the metal horse

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“We were overwhelmed with the response to our fundraising initiative” explains Andy Stradling from RCAC. “Rosslanders clearly appreciate works of art and sculpture in our downtown core and wanted to give Rusty a permanent home there alongside Olaus,

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Trail Times Friday, April 24, 2015 www.trailtimes.ca A19

Local the Bears, and the Ravens.”

RCAC is now in the process of planning to relocate Rusty to a new location on the corner of Queen St. and Columbia Avenue where he can continue to attract the attention of visitors and win the hearts of Rosslanders for many years to come.

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Friday, April 24, 2015 Trail Times

local Mirror Image

Liz Bevan photo

Mike Ganzert teaches a Tae Kwon Do class at Trail Martial Arts on Wednesday afternoon. The class started with a review of positive life lessons, then warm-up poses and stretches.

The Local Experts™ OPEN HOUSE Sat, April 25 12-2pm

STING NEW LI

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

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

388 Austad Lane

Mark Wilson

ICE NEW PR

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

750/mo

$

We have excellent tenants waiting for rentals in Glenmerry, Sunningdale and East Trail.

801 Glen Drive, Trail

$199,000

Solid Sunningdale 4 bdrm 2 bath home on large fenced lot. Quiet family oriented neighbourhood. Good value here!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

1450 - 5th Avenue, Trail

$205,000

Just move in - everything has been done for you! Elegant, tasteful, open concept, and very energy efficient 3 bdrm, 2 bath home.

There is a lot going on in this package!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Call today if you need your property professionally managed!

Terry Alton 250-231-1101 Tonnie Stewart (250) 365-9665

Terry Alton $155,000

Top quality updates! This sweet little package is perfect! All the mechanical upgrades have been done to perfection. Newer heat pump, furnace, wiring, plumbing, windows, roof, floors, counter tops, back splash, fence and landscaping.

All you have to do is move in and put any personal touches you’d like.

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

ICE NEW PR

1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale

$349,900

SOLD OPEN HOUSE

Sat, April 25 11am-12:30pm STING NEW LI

1577 Pine Avenue, Trail

$289,000

Brand new 3 bdrm home and the GST is included! Amazing views, 2 decks and nicely decorated.

Hardi plank siding, a triple carport and asphalt roof. Quick possession available.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

745 Dickens St., Warfield

$199,500

Beautifully upgraded. You will love the kitchen, lots of storage, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring. The charming dining room has french doors to large deck. Living room and dining rooms also have wood flooring.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

YOU!

STING NEW LI

Bright and sunny 3 bdrm family home with new hot water tank, windows, furnace, carpeting, paint and siding. Call today!

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

1216 Columbia Ave, Trail

Enjoy the carefree life in this low maintenance town home. Tastefully decorated, well maintained, featuring 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, with newer windows, air conditioning, fenced yard and carport. Excellent value! Call now to view!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

This home is in a great location.

Enjoy the low maintenance yard and large deck. This home has had extensive upgrades including new deluxe kitchen and bathroom and many mechanical upgrades too.

Call today!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

$178,000

$199,000

STING NEW LI

572 Spokane Street, Trail

$45,000

Good rental or starter home with 4 bdrms, country kitchen, rec. room, single carport, and view deck. Plumbing in basement for a second bathroom. Located an easy five minute walk to town.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Are you interested in learning about potential residential development in Trail?

We want your feedback!

Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s/KTVGQC8 and take our 5 minute survey.

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Mary Martin 250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust 250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

$219,000

Warfield Charmer! This 3 bedroom home offers lots of space and main floor laundry. Central air-conditioning and electric fireplace add to comfort. Great parking with paved driveway and double carport. Low maintenance exterior with vinyl siding, steel roof, low maintenance yard. Quick possession possible.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

We want to hear from

Sat, April 25 1-2:30pm

$199,000

1210 Primrose Street, Trail

770 Tennyson Ave., Warfield

OPEN HOUSE

550 Schofield Highway, Warfield

250-231-1101

1477 - 2nd Avenue, Trail

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca

Deanne Lockhart

1450 Webster Road, Fruitvale

250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

$339,000

Art Forrest

10 acres of incredible privacy and stunning views. This home is very spacious, great as a large family home or use the self-contained main in-law suite separately. Vaulted ceilings, wood stove and large deck. 4 bdrms on upper level and 2 bedrooms down. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

c21art@telus.net

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

250-368-8818

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com