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The Interact Club of Golden paints a mural on the side of Down Memory Lanes Bowling Alley. (From left) Greta Trappe, Ben Gadd, Cydnee Glacier, Brenna Enright, Maeve Wilson and Madison Ehman. See more on page 12.

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Food Bank is one of the few food banks in the region that doesn’t receive any form of municipal funding, and the food bank’s president and general manager would like to see that change.

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Tragic opera Rusalka to be performed at the Civic Centre Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

Rusalka is one of the most infamous operas of all time, taking a well-known fairytale and giving it the tragic twist that viewers expect from the genre.

Opera singer and actor, as well as producer Charles Kalas, has chosen Golden (where he and his wife have a weekend home) for his production of Rusalka this September.

“It’s based around

the story of The Little Mermaid, but it’s not as happy as the Disney version,” said Kalas.

“Everyone starts off happy for the first 10 minutes, then it’s tragedy for the rest of it.”

Golden may seem like an odd choice to bring an opera, often considered a much more urban production. But Kalas says his home away from home was the perfect choice to bring Rusalka.

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trying new things,” he said. “It would actually have been harder to do this in Calgary.”

Last summer Kalas premiered his production in Halifax, and most of the cast are coming back to introduce it to Golden and Cranbrook. He himself is taking on the role of the Water Goblin, which is one of the darker characters in the produciton.

“The cast is so talented, and I’m thrilled they’re able to come all this way. They’re even doing it on their own time, and with their own money,” said Kalas. He added that Golden has been very welcoming, and that locals have opened up their homes to host the cast members to help them save on hotels.

And to fill in the gaps, Kalas has been fortunate enough to find the talent he needed right here. Local performers Dana Hudson and Courteny Green will be dancing and singing in the opera. Green, who runs the local Stages School of Dance, is

also choreographing some of the dance routines, which will be performed by her students.

“We were so lucky to find both Dana and Courteny. You can’t just pick up opera last minute, it’s a specialty, and they have such great voices,” said Kalas. He found Hudson by chance when he was at the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool and he recognized her from a local broadway performance years ago.

“I just looked up and there she was,” he said.

“I remembered her voice. It just fell into place perfectly.”

Locals Bruce Fairly and John Manuel will also be helping out with stage direction and emceeing the event while Kalas is busy performing.

“The local community has been so supportive, we’re really lucky,” said Kalas.

Rusalka will be at the Golden Civic Centre on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. It will be performed in its original Czech lan-

Charles Kalas performs in Rulalka as the Water Goblin in Halifax last summer.

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at the Art Gallery of Golden, as well online at Eventbrite, and at the door.

Kalas is encouraging

people to dress up for an evening out at the opera, but says everyone is welcome to come as they wish.

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Leo Downey hosting second Buffapolooza Food bank needs help with high facility costs

Local musician and buffalo ranch owner Leo Downey is set to present the second edition of Buffapolooza, a family-friendly event at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net A year after a successful debut, Leo Downey and the herd at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch are ready to host the second edition of Buffapolooza on Saturday (Aug. 29) and members of the community are invited to attend this family event.

Music will include both local acts and the Drew Rouse Trio.

Downey was introduced to Rouse when the musician visited the buffalo ranch and they quickly became friends, leading to the Buffapolooza gig. Downey will also take to the stage as part of Buffapolooza, playing both on his own and alongside the Rouse trio.

Downey, who gave up a record deal in order to move to his Blaeberry ranch, will be busy during the afternoon. In addition to performing, he’ll be giving free buffalo tours and will lead a native fire demonstration that he learned from a Chumash leader.

“You can (make a fire) really quickly if you have all the material ready… in a few minutes you can make a fire,” Downey explained, while noting that it was a skill with a learning curve.

“When I learned…it was a winter survival course in California so it was raining and snowing and everything was wet including us and it took me three days to get a fire…you really have to practice.”

Keen observers will get a chance to try their hand at building a fire in the way of the Chumash as well.

As for the herd, it’s doing just fine despite the death of bull Chester Sr. a couple years ago. Chester’s son, Chester Jr., has taken over as the leader and the herd’s numbers are at 17 and growing.

“I love giving the tours. I see people from Europe mostly…they’re amazed to be here and to see the buffalo for the first time,” Downey said.

Of course, a trip to the ranch wouldn’t be complete without some locally grown grub, and buffalo burgers will be for sale throughout the afternoon’s entertainment.

While the event is free, a suggested contribution of $10 will be accepted in order to cover the cost of the band.

Buffapolooza will kick off at 11 a.m. and continue until approximately five in the afternoon.

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Instead, the facility needs funding to cover its rent, utilities and staffing which costs $55,000 per year.

As a result, the food bank requested funding from the Town totalling $10,000 annually. A request for the same funds has also been made to the CSRD. There was a limited amount of discussion from council following the presentation, but the matter will be on the agenda for the first meeting in September.

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Dolphins finish season on high note, Hiraoka breaks record Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Before a wildly successful provincial meet, the Golden Dolphins held their end of season awards night.

Back row (from left): Coach Hailey Kehler, Emme Abbs, Zara Johnson, Hayley Plonka, Enzo Soret, Hanna LaRoy, Kaelan Malaka, Quinn Morgan, Emma Russell, Coach Caprice Rosentreter.

Bottom row: Amelia Hudson, Madison Sherriff, Josh Hiraoka, Roxy Coatesworth, Ella Janes, Anna Sutter.

Absent: Elyssia McClean, Katrina McClean, Carter Thorne.

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The Golden Dolphins returned from their end of season provincial meet with several medals and one provincial record.

Josh Hiraoka had the biggest medal haul, taking home a bronze, a pair of silvers and a gold medal in what was a record-breaking performance in the 50 metre butterfly. Hiraoka touched the wall in 25.82 to set the B.C. standard for his age category.

Zara Johnson earned Golden’s other individual medal, taking home a silver in 100 metre freestyle.

Roxy Coatesworth and Hanna LaRoy were each a part of regional relay teams that took home medals, with LaRoy’s Kootenay squad taking home gold and Coatesworth’s winning the bronze.

Indivdually, Coatesworth’s best finish was a 5th place in the 100 metre breastroke. Felow Division I swimmer Carter Thorne finished 14th in 50 metre breaststroke, while Division 4 swimmers Emma Russell and Quinn Morgan finished 23rd and 13th in 100 metre backstroke and breastroke respectively.

Kaelan Malaka finished 18th in 100 metre breastroke in his best event and Hayley Plonka earned a 17th place finish in 100 metre breastroke in hers.

Individually, LaRoy grabbed a 5th place finish in the 100 metre breastroke and 6th in the 200 metre IM. Johnson took 5th in 200 metre IM and 7th in 50 metre freestyle. Look for a full recap from the Dolphin’s season in next week’s issue.

Training camp to open for Rockets with mix of old and new Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Rockets will be on Golden ice for the first time since last year’s playoffs and the new face behind the bench will be making important decisions as training camp gets underway on Aug. 28.

Jason Stephens, entering his first season as head coach and general manager, will have a mixture of returning veterans and new recruits to choose from as he begins to put together this season’s roster.

Among the key returnees are locals Ian Desrosier and Travis Kelley, as well as Cole Mckechney, Riley Barnes and goaltender Mark Becica.

Braeden Allkins, Tanner Watt, Nic Noseworthy and Austin Pultz will be absent from this year’s club, all of them having committed to play Junior A hockey. Golden native Allkins has committed to play for the Dryden Ice Dogs of the Superior International Junior Hockey League out of Ontario.

Those losses and the loss of overaged defenceman Daniel Dahlin will leave plenty of openings in the lineup, both up front and on defence.

New recruits and a few players with previous KIJHL experience on other teams will fill those positions.

Big 6’2” defenceman Bobby Jo Love, formerly of the 100 Mile House Wranglers, will look to fill a role on the blueline while Calgarian and former Creston Valley Thunder Cat Ryley Bosman should fill a spot up front.

“Bosman is one that I’m excited about this year...he’s a big body that skates quite well,” Stephens said. “I think he’s a guy that could come in and be an impact guy this year as a 19 year-old in our league.”

“From what I’ve seen of (Love)... he skates pretty well, he’s not a real dynamic player but very solid and a good steady defenceman...you can never have enough of that,” he added.

Last year’s leading scorer Ian Desrosier will be back with the Rockets in 2015/16, committing to play another year for his hometown club. Desrosier had a career year last season, posting 31 goals and 24 assists to more than double his previous season-high. The Rockets open their training camp on Friday and have their first exhibition game on Sunday, at home against Columbia Valley.

Star Photo The goaltending battle will be especially intense, as Stephens will have six goalies in addition to Becica vying for just a pair of roster spots. Other than in net, Stephens opted to keep the camp smaller, preferring to get a good look at a few players rather than a quick study of many.

“I tried to recruit players that I feel can play in this league and help us. I felt keeping the camp a bit smaller and just sort of getting to work right away (was best) because our league does start so quickly, it would be nice to sort of hit the ground running and get to

work,” Stephens said.

For both goalies and skaters, it will be paramount to make a good early impression on Stephens as he cuts the roster down to a final tally of 23: 14 forwards, seven defenceman and two goalies.

“For me, what I’m looking for is guys that are going to come in and they’re going to compete every time they hit the ice they’re going to be willing to work as hard as they possibly can,” Stephens said.

“Being a good person is first and foremost and the second one is a good work ethic…that first impression is every-

thing.”

Stephens will take the players through a variety of drills and scrimmages over the course of the camp before the exhibition season kicks off on Aug. 30 when the Rockets host the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Golden Arena.

The Rockets will play five more exhibition games, including a Sept. 1 date at home against former coach Ty Davidson’s Sicamous Eagles.

The games will start to count on September 11 when the Kamloops Storm visit Golden for the Rockets’ home opener.

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RCMP Report: Hotel guests awoke to find gas tanks empty Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Breach of Probation

Fire Ban Still in Effect The Golden-Field RCMP would like to remind residents and visitors that there is still a fire ban in effect for the Southeast Fire Centre and the Town of Golden after receiving multiple reports of campfires being lit in the area.

Under the Wildfire Act, police or other enforcement officers can issue a $345.00 ticket to anyone who is failing to comply with the fire restriction. More information on the ban can be found at www. bcwildfire.ca.

Smashed Window On August 17 police received a report that the driver side window of a pickup had been smashed in while parked on 10th Avenue South overnight. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 250-344-2221 or Crimestoppers at 1- 800-222-8477.

Siphoned Gas at Hotel Parking Lot Police were called to a local hotel on August 17 after several of the guests reported that gas had been siphoned out of their vehicles while parked between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this theft to contact them or Crimestoppers.

Parks Canada Rescue Police received a report that two kayakers were stranded on the Kicking Horse River near Takkakaw Falls on August 18.

The information received by police was that the river became too swift for the two to negotiate and they were unable to get back to the other side of the river.

Parks Canada was advised and a rescue team was sent out to get the two males back to their vehicles. Further police assistance was not required.

A former resident of Golden spent time in police custody awaiting a bail hearing after police alleged that he breached both his Probation and a no contact order.

The male was brought before a Justice of the Peace and released on strict conditions which included immediately leaving the Town of Golden and to only return for court appearances. The male is scheduled to appear in court in Golden on Sept. 9.

Woman Turns Herself In Local police conducted a bail hearing on a female from Calgary after she attended the Golden RCMP Detachment on August 20.

“The female indicated to police that she had a warrant for her arrest out of Penticton and she wanted to turn herself in,” says Golden-Field RCMP spokesperson Cst. Spencer Lainchbury. The female was required to post bail and was released shortly after.

Car Left Running Police were called during the late evening of August 19 after receiving a report that a vehicle was parked unattended in a driveway, running with the keys in the ignition on 12th Street South. Police officers responded and spoke with the owner of the vehicle who stated she had gone inside and forgotten to turn off her vehicle.

Break and Enter at Drugstore Police are continuing to investigate after a break and enter at a local drug store was reported on August 20. Owners of the store were advised of an alarm at approximately 5:00 a.m. and found that the back door appeared to be pried open.

The suspect is then believed to have entered the building kicking through

a layer of drywall to a hallway before kicking in the door. The suspect is not believed to have gained entry to the actual drug store itself and at the time of the report nothing appeared to be stolen.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call police or Crimestoppers. A reward may be offered for information that leads to an arrest.  Man Passed out at Bar A 32 year-old male from Prince George spent the evening in police custody after a report was received that he had passed out outside a local drinking establishment on August 21.

Police responded and were able to wake the male who then became confrontational with police.

The male was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and lodged in cells overnight. He was then released when sober and received a $115.00 Violation Ticket.

Early Morning Fight Police were called to a fight at a local convenience store during the early morning of August 21.

A male, originally from the Golden area, was alleged to have fled on foot once police arrived. Police later located the male inside a local drinking establishment where an attempt was made to arrest him.

The male once again tried to flee from police but was unable to get away and spent the evening in police cells. Charges for the assault are not expected.

Wrong House Another male from the Golden area also spent the night of August 21 in police cells after a report was received that he was trying to get inside a residence on 9th Street South.

The owner, who was inside, advised the male that he had the wrong house,

however the male, who was visibly intoxicated, continued to try and get inside.

Police located the male who was still at the residence, and he was arrested for trespassing at night.

The male was also released in the morning once sober. No charges are expected in relation to the trespassing.

Drunk Driving Charge Police issued a 24 hour driving suspension for alcohol and seized a small amount of marijuana after a traffic stop was conducted on August 23 on Kicking Horse Trail.

The officer formed suspicion that the driver had alcohol in his body and a roadside alcohol screening device test was conducted resulting in the 24 hour suspension.

Prior to towing the vehicle police completed an inventory of the vehicle and located approximately 15 grams of marijuana. Charges are not expected in relation to the marijuana.

Rafter Drowned The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a white-water rafting incident on the Kicking Horse River near Golden on Aug. 16.

He was Rene Bourgault du Coudray, aged 29, from Kelowna.

Mr. Bourgault du Coudray and three friends were on a rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River in a raft owned by one of the four. At about 6 p.m. on Aug. 16, after about 90 minutes on the water, they hit a stretch of fast-flowing rapids and all four men ended up in the water.

The other three managed to reach the far shore safely, but Bourgault du Coudray was caught up in the current and was unable to rescue himself. He was eventually pulled from the water about 500 metres downstream, but was deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

Riding gets Libertarian candidate Bill Metcalfe Black Press Kootenay Columbia has a fifth candidate in the upcoming federal election­— Christina Yahn of the Libertarian Party.

Yahn has been a resident of Nelson and the Slocan Valley for 12 years and her main activity has been as an apiarist and a developer of new ways of beekeeping. She runs the Queens Bees Project as well as a small business that develops and sells bee-related body products and candles.

The Libertarian Party, under its leader Tim Moen of Calgary, is running 85 candidates across the country. Its policies promote private property rights, the free market, individual lib-

erty, and the withdrawal of government from many spheres of public life.

“I have a full plate. I am a mother and a small business owner, and have very limited resources. This is the first time a Libertarian has run in this riding. It will be a grass roots campaign. I will use social media as much as I can and attend debates,” said Yahn during an interview with the Nelson Star.

She also cited her involvement in farming and agriculture as part of her motivation for running.

“I would like to localize the food security issue. A lot of current regulations stifle our farmers and stop them from bringing food to market at a competitive price or at all.”

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The “Duffy Affair” To the editor,

I drive over the 10th Avenue (Highway 95) bridge every morning on the way to work. And since the federal election was called a few weeks back, I have on three separate occasions seen the same election sign damaged on the north side of the bridge.

- I SURMISE The large blue David

By Jessica Schwitek Wilks Conservative sign (pictured on page 3), has been knocked down and vandalized multiple times.

On the one hand, it’s great to see that someone out there cares about what is going on in federal politics. On the other hand, the childish method of voicing one’s opinion or discontent is quite discouraging, and actually quite counterproductive.

Not only is it inexcusable to damage someone else’s property because you disagree with their politics, especially doing it anonymously in the middle of the night.

But it is also not achieving what I assume is the desired effect...to hurt David Wilks’ and the Conservatives’ campaign.

Back in 2010, during Calgary’s municipal election, a relatively unknown candidate named Naheed Nenshi had his headquarters vandalized.

A concrete block was thrown through the front window of his campaign office. That was after several of his campaign signs were also destroyed around the city.

Every major news outlet in Calgary, and across the country, covered the story. And in every article Nenshi took the high road, insisting that it was not a hate crime and that he believed it to be an isolated incident rather than the result of fear over the possibility of having a Muslim mayor.

As most of you know, Nenshi won that election and has held the seat of Mayor of Calgary ever since.

Many political pundits speculated after the first election that the attacks against him created sympathy among the voters, and contributed to his victory.

I don’t mean to take anything away from his victory and his work. He has been recognized as a very competent leader.

But the ironic fact remains, his opponent’s supporters may have had a significant impact on his success.

If you don’t want to see a Conservative victory in the Kootenay Columbia, then perhaps damaging their property and calling more attention to them might not be the best method of achieving that goal.

Mr. Duffy is somewhat like a bear who keeps returning to a porch because someone keeps refilling a dog food bowl. At what point does one stop blaming the bear and start wondering about the person who keeps refilling the bowl?

1) Mr. Harper appointed Mr. Duffy as a Senator.

2) Mr. Harper appointed Mr. Duffy as “Senator from PEI”—a legal, Constitutional definition— despite the fact that Mr. Duffy has lived in Ottawa for decades.

Lab Services Editor, Golden Star readers were recently made aware of changes being proposed to Laboratory Services in our town. Based on past experience and the current climate, change usually means cut backs.

Possible changes include: replacing some tests with more rapid, cheaper and less accurate devices at the bedside known as Point of Care tests, sending more samples to be tested in Kelowna, and a reduction in laboratory personnel. The physicians in Golden are unanimous in our opposition

3) Mr. Duffy’s actions—akin to ”returning to the bowl”—required an audit.

Nigel Wright is by all accounts an honest, upright, ethical citizen. Yet he seems to have tried to influence that audit—a serious matter that would get you or I at least a fine and maybe even jail time. It is disturbing to watch Mr. Wright’s ethics get seriously “dented” because he feels compelled by the necessities of party politics to defend Mr. Harper’s bad decisions.

Sincerely, Ralph van Drielen Area A

to any change that would result in a reduction of services.

Point of Care testing means for example, that if you come the Emergency department, a nurse would take blood samples and run tests right away on a small machine. If you need more tests, samples would be sent away, creating a delay in results. If you need more frequent tests, we may have to send you to another hospital because we wouldn’t be able to get results fast enough. Also, tests done on a less accurate machine may have to be repeated later to be verified.

Our primary concern is to treat members of our commun-

ity according to the highest possible standard of care. To do so, we must rely on timely and accurate test results. Being able to deal with any and all possible emergencies requires a broad range of readily available tests. Furthermore, we are all well aware of the transportation challenges we face, particularly in the winter months from road closures to grounded helicopters or planes due to poor weather. A large degree of self-sufficiency is essential to safely provide emergency care as well as to keep patients stable while we await transport.

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Do you think local government should support the food bank financially?

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“Yes, because people that need food are citizens too. Why not?”

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“That’s a tough question because I think a lot of people don’t use it appropriately.”

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Continued from page 6 Reliable laboratory services are also essential to the obstetrical and surgical programs currently offered in Golden. Any erosion to our already thin complement of local tests will likely jeopardize these programs.

This would mean that even more of our residents would be required to travel elsewhere for routine childbirth and surgical procedures. If we cannot monitor patients who require frequent reliable testing, more of them will need to be sent to Cranbrook or Kelowna. We feel that putting more patients on the road is inappropriate.

Implementation of Point of Care testing raises many other concerns such as increasing workload of nurses, recruitment and retention of personnel, potential loss of samples, and accuracy of testing to name just a few. We are skeptical that transporting more samples to a centralized lab or caring for more patients outside of their community will bring any meaningful cost savings.

Daily we see our patients struggle to access the help they need and deserve in a timely manner. We know the disadvantages of being ill in a rural community compared to a larger centre. Any decrease in laboratory services would only widen this gap. The question becomes, what is the minimal standard of care deemed acceptable to a rural community such as ours?

While we look forward to the consultation process announced, we are leery of a predetermined political decision and feel that community engagement is essential. In that spirit, we encourage you to share your thoughts on this issue with the BC health minister, the Honourable Terry Lake (email hlth.minister@gov.bc.ca). Additionally, if you are interested in getting involved to advocate for local medical services, please contact Karen Wilson (goldenkaren@eastlink.ca or see her "Keep Medical Services Local" Facebook page). If you have stories of challenges accessing care to share with the minister, please contact Mickey Balas (email mickeybalas22@outlook.com).

Signed, The physicians of the Golden Medical clinic: Dr. Jessica Chiles, Dr. Trina Larsen Soles, Dr. Jean Gaston Descoteaux, Dr. Bruce Starke, Dr. Virginia Clark, Dr. Kirk McCarroll, Dr. Kate McCarroll, Dr. Jennifer Woolsey, Dr. Bruce McKnight, Dr. Adam Watchorn, Dr. Saskia Acton, Dr. Nicholas Tan, Dr. Robert Drysdale, Dr. Meghan Guy, Dr. Jill Cunes, Dr. Allison Clare

Stingers to the owners of the mobile home & black brailer parked on 5th Ave. Sick of being so close to having an accident that isn’t my fault!!

Please move it!!

leave!

Stingers to the ‘millenials’ who have no interest in voting federally, and are proud of it!

Stars to the upstanding Canadians and immigrants who always turn out to vote in every election.

Stingers to the idiots who trash campaign signs and still want to live in Canada. Please

Stars to Alpine Rafting for the awesome trip down the river for me and my friends. We all had a blast!

STARS to Mike Pecora for coming to our assisstance at

the Golden Seniors Centre in our time of need, more than once, we are slow learners—thank you.

Stars to the Golden Taps for getting our food ready quickly despite a busy pub.

Valley of Stingers to the plane for ruining our summer with your invasive noise.

Shouldn’t have to leave our home to get peace and quiet !!

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Interior Health: Cigarette butts remain a major source of litter Kym Howay Interior Health Look down - way down. What do you see when you visit businesses, shopping malls, parks, beaches or walking trails?

We are often greeted by cigarette butts littering our communities, our pristine forest trails and our sandy beaches. We also see butt litter near grassy road sides or slowly trickling down to our water drains.

Cigarette butts are ranked as one of Canada’s leading causes of litter. Cigarette filters are made of plastic so they can take up to fifteen years to biodegrade. That means there are cigarette filters hanging around today that may even be from the 90s! Filters contain 160 toxic chemicals of which 60 can cause cancer and when they get wet those toxins can leach into our natural environment.

Our hot, dry summers in combination with a forested landscape make us especially vulnerable to forest fires that destroy much of our pristine wilderness and put our communities at risk. Province wide, since January 1, 2015 there have been a total of 279 fires attributed to smoking materials with total losses at almost $2.8 million. Are all fires caused

by cigarette butts carelessly flung from a hand? No, but many have been caused by discarded cigarettes.

The Barriere fire in 2003 is one example of fire caused by a cigarette - seventy homes and twenty six thousand hectares of forest were destroyed.

It’s concerning that some people continue to throw their still glowing cigarettes out of car windows or toss butts on the ground. So how can we address this and change the way we think and dispose of cigarette butts in a responsible way?

If you are a smoker and you are not ready to quit then the next best thing you can do is be responsible with your butts. There are safer ways to dispose of cigarette butts. You might choose to keep a water filled container in your car to help make sure the burning butt is out.

If you are out and about in the forest or on the street use a small tin container to collect your butts. Those small metal mint tins work great. If you are hiking, pack the extinguished butts in and out with the rest of your garbage.

Please take personal responsibility for your butts – help prevent forest fires and protect our communities, our environment, and our wildlife.

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Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool from 1-4pm Monday to Friday, 3-8pm Sat/Sun, and 7:30-9pm Mon/Wed. Golden Youth Basketball Camp Aug. 24-28 at Mt. 7 Rec Plex. For Grades 1-7. Email shanti@persona.ca.

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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) 7:158:15pm (adults).

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am12pm at the Rec Plex.

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Men’s Basketball Thur.

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

Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448.

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

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Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm.

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

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 3448392 to register.

Fri, Aug. 28 Youth Swim every Friday from 4-5:30pm at the Golden Swimming Pool 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 3:307:30pm.

Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250344-5448.

Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre.

Snacks are included.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250919-0757 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 250344-8392.

Winemaker’s Dinner Featuring Mission Hill wines at Eagle’s Eye on Aug. 28. Call 1-866-SKIKICK for reservations.

Sat, Aug. 29

A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am12pm for all school aged children.

Golden Farmers’ Market Saturday market from .

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10am-3pm in Spirit Square.

Buffapalooza on Aug. 29 at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch from 11am-5pm. Music, buffalo burgers, fire demonstrations and free tours.

Sun, Aug. 30 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

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

Mon, Sept. 1

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.

N.A Meetings Mon. in the Library basement.

8pm.

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) 7:158:15pm (adults).

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

Tues, Sept. 2 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 drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.

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

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with

English training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250344-8392.

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

Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor.

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

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur.

10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Upcoming Events

Sister Gray playing at the Golden Taps on Sept. 5 at 10pm.

Farmers’ Market at KHMR On Sept. 6 from 10am4pm.

First Day back to School!

Sept. 8.

9th Annual Golden Stompdown on Sept. 12 at the Golden skate park.

International Wild & Scenic Film Festival Wildsight is hosting an outdoor film festival on Sept. 12 featuring outdoor adventure and environmental films.

Golden Museum Fall Faire On Sept. 13 in front of the Golden Museum. Events include wife carry and lawn tractor racing.

Golden Ultra A three-day mountain running stage race from Sept. 18-20.

2015 BikeFest Sept.

25-27. Weekend events Get the wordpremier, out! include a movie Top to Town Enduro, Townie Tour, Kids Poker Ride, and Cedar Lake Barbecue.

Rusalka Opera at the Golden Civic Centre on Sept. 26 at 7pm. Tickets available at AGOG. Do you have a community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in our Community Events Calendar.

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StrongStartBC: Nutritious snacks provided!

• Free Drop in parent / caregiver and child early learning activities • Healthy snacks daily • Welcoming environment for everyone • Invitation for all families to attend • Lots of fun for children birth to five Program Hours: • Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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September is Literacy Month!

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Thursday, September 10 at Civic Centre Thursday, September 10 at Civic Centre 5:30pm BBQ, 6:30pm Trivia 5:30pm BBQ, 6:30pm Trivia Hosted by Easy Rock’s Elliot Campbell Hosted by Easy Rock’s Elliot Campbell Minimum $50 to enter a team.

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COMMUNITY LEARNING & IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTRE COMMUNITY LEARNING & IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTRE @ #107— 421 9th Ave N @ #107— 421 9th Ave N Get help with computer skills, reading, writing, speaking English, Get help with computer skills, reading, writing, speaking English, resumes, forms & more. Drop in hours are posted on www.cbal.org. resumes, forms & more. Drop in hours are posted on www.cbal.org.

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Families with children birth to 5 can sign up for programs such as Families with children birth to 5 can sign up for programs such as Mother Goose and Family Dinner Play and Learn.

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SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMS SCHOOL AGED PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEERS are needed for the One to One Children’s Reading VOLUNTEERS are needed for the One to One Children’s Reading Program—help children in grades 2 to 5 improve reading skills!

Program—help children in grades 2 to 5 improve reading skills!

Boys in grades 4 to 7 can sign up for Guys Read and parents of Boys in grades 4 to 7 can sign up for Guys Read and parents of children in kindergarten can attend the PALS program. children in kindergarten can attend the PALS program.

ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS

One to One Adult Tutor Help—Tutors are available to help with basic One to One Adult Tutor Help—Tutors are available to help with basic computer, reading, writing, or math skills. computer, reading, writing, or math skills.

English Language Classes—Tuesdays from 10:30 —12:30 and English Language Classes—Tuesdays from 10:30 —12:30 and Thursdays from 1:00—3:00.

Thursdays from 1:00—3:00.

Other adult programs: Job Skills Workshops, Newcomer Information Other adult programs: Job Skills Workshops, Newcomer Information Sessions, Food Skills, Financial Literacy, Journal Writing and Memoir Sessions, Food Skills, Financial Literacy, Journal Writing and Memoir Writing.

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Kids cooking in the kitchen with Cheddar Beef Enchiladas

Getting children to try new foods is not always easy. Kids have a tendency to be picky when it comes to the foods they eat, and many youngsters are reluctant to try all but the most familiar foods.

Getting kids to embrace a variety of foods may take time, but such a noble effort can produce successful results. Dining on different foods helps to develop the palate and also ensures that children are being exposed to an array of nutrients and vitamins that are essential for growing bodies.

One way to help children be more receptive to new foods is to involve them when choosing the menu and preparing meals. A youngster who went shopping, picked out foods and assisted in the kitchen may be more eager to try the final product than one who has not.

Mexican-inspired dishes may be one way to put new foods on the dinner table. Enchiladas can appeal to picky eaters.

Cheddar Beef Enchiladas Yield: 2 casseroles (5 to 6 enchiladas each) 1 pound ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 cup water 2 cups cooked rice 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 10 to 12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer, pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated.

Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans, 1⁄4 cup of the beef mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place seam-side down in two greased 13x9x2inch baking dishes.

Combine salsa and soup; pour down the center of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake one casserole, uncovered, at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Make school day mornings easier School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

• Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

• Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic mor-

ning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

• Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning.

Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be

dragging their feet.

• Keep the television off.

If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic.

But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

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Early Learning project nearing completion after years of work The Early Learning and Care Centre, being built as an addition onto Alexander Park Elementary School, is in its construction phase, and is nearing completion. The centre will add sufficient childcare spaces to meet Golden’s needs, but will not exceed it. Services offered will be based on demand.

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How to save on school supplies this year Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favourite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.

Parents of school-aged youngsters may share in that excitement while also knowing that back to school season can stretch their budgets. One of the ways to salvage those budgets is to save on school supplies. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can do just that.

• Be patient. Shopping early can save shoppers money in many instances, but parents may benefit by exercising patience when it comes to buying school supplies for their children. Teachers often give students lists of supplies they will need for each class, and parents who wait to receive such lists can avoid spending money on items their kids won’t need.

Even if you wait it out, you may be able to get a head start, as some teachers may post supply lists on school websites, while others might email lists to parents before back to school season hits full swing.

• Take inventory. If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house.

Dust off kids’ backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have. Going forward, encourage kids to store their supplies in a predeter-

mined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year’s inventory that much easier to examine and assess.

• Spend more now to save later. While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won’t withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run, even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow.

• Use technology to your advantage.

Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store.

If you don’t receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop. Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don’t learn of the deals until you arrive at the store.

School supplies can be expensive, but parents can employ several strategies to save on school supplies now and in the future.

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Interact Club finds positive way to combat community vandalism The Interact Club of Golden, a youth sect of the Rotary Club made up primarily of Golden Secondary School students, has painted a mural on the exterior of the Down Memory Lanes Bowling Alley building. After the building was vandalized with graffiti, the club decided to paint a positive message over top of it. They have been working all weekend, and were even up at 5 a.m. Sunday morning so they could get the outline projected onto the wall in the dark (pictured right).

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Monday to Friday 3pm-5:30pm $12/day (some families qualify for support from BC’s Child Care Subsidy Program. Please ask at the time of registration if you may be eligible) APES After School Program is a licensed child care facility regulated by Interior Health Authority’s Community Care Licensing. APES After School Program is managed by Golden Community Resource Society.

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Golden Museum is hosting the Fall Faire which dates back to 1914 Well folks, word is getting out that the Golden Museum will once again be hosting a Fall Faire on Sunday, September 13th! A few things have changed, like the venue for the event but that does not mean that we will not still be bringing you the same entertaining event that you have grown used to. We are starting with a small budget - Turning Back the Pages but because of the generosity

By Colleen Palumbo of people like Dallas Matheson who put the Golden Museum’s Fall Faire down in the Kicking Horse Ford Competition and then donated her part of the winnings to the Faire as well, things will be good.

The Golden Museum grounds and the surrounding area around the museum will be used to host all of the events and there are a couple of reasons that we brought the event to the museum. The first reason is simply that the museum board of directors felt that in the past the museum wasn’t being recognised as the event planner so by bringing it to the museum we hope that people will be more aware of that. The second reason was financial. By using the facilities that we already have we save $1,500.00.

We have a great line-up of local musicians on the stage this year including The Pickups, Tony Bell, Syenna and Carrington Mitchell and Krista and the Krybabies so expect to be entertained. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs as there will not be any available otherwise.

The Golden Rotary Club will be working their magic with the barbecue and you can expect to find the Golden Fries Truck here as well.

Jocelyn the Clown, the Interact Club and the bouncy castle from Kicking Horse Party Rentals will all be in the kids zone to entertain for the day.

I hope that you have all been digging through your treasures to see what you might have in the memorabilia and collectables categories and are working on a fine recipe for jelly, pickles, pies etc.

Looking around at the gardens in the area we should see some great produce at the faire this year. Although in my garden everything seems to be a couple of weeks ahead so I’m not sure what might be left to enter by the time the faire comes around.

Don’t forget the children’s categories. Lego building under 1000 pieces, and over. There are many cat-

The Golden Faire of old, pictured above in about 1914, was held in the old curling rink until the new agricultural hall was built. The curling rink was behind present day Apostoles Restaurant and the agricultural hall was located where the present high school is.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum egories for children’s art as well, so bring some of those fridge pieces to show off.

There are many categories for adult crafts of all kinds, for both men and women.

Have you taken a picture that makes people say “Wow, that looks like a postcard?” Then there is a place to enter it in the faire.

Look forward to some of the same great outdoor competitions that you have gotten used to – like the wife carry and lawn tractor racing. I am aware that there are at least a half dozen mowers being prepared for this year’s faire and a new oval track to make things interesting.

If you have a skill or talent that people coming to the faire might be interested in seeing, call and we will see where we can fit you in. Like power saw art or sand painting, or making homemade jam etc. Do you juggle, hoola hoop or teach a live painting class? This might be an opportunity for you to show off what you do and encourage people to sign up for your classes.

Now, down to the last few items. We need volunteers to come watch the tables at the faire on Sunday and people to do registration. Call the museum at 250-3445169 to volunteer or drop by and we can discuss what you are able to do. And finally, if you have any pull with the big guy upstairs please ask for a nice day!

The Golden Swimming Pool doesn’t want you to miss the boat Town of Golden Staff Submitted As operations at the Golden Pool wind down for the season, residents are encouraged to “seas the day,” and join in the fun for the second annual Build Your Own Cardboard Boat contest on Aug. 28.

Recreation Services Co-ordinator Kim Bryan says racers can make their boats big and intimidating to scare off the competition or smaller - which may not be as stable, but may be quicker in the water. The event will start off with a few heats to see whose craft is worthy of the high seas.

“Last year, the second heat was hilarious because by that time the boats had become soggier, making it a challenge to finish the race,” she noted.

Racer and pool clerk Dana Hudson says that construction of the boat is key, but isn’t willing to share her building tips.

“I’m not going to tell secrets about how my boat uses double-wall construction with baffling!”

Costumes and creativity are encourLast year’s first cardboard boat race at the swimming pool was a hit. aged at the event and there may just be

Star Photo a few different race categories based on

who comes out to participate.

“People can make their boats and costumes as ridiculous as possible, but all racers have to be in the craft. No outrigging swimmers allowed,” says Bryan.

To participate, the only requirement is to have your boat built ahead of the race start time of 4:30 p.m. There will be a building session at the Golden Youth Centre on Aug. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and one onsite session at the pool from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the day of the race.

Both Bryan and Hudson stress that racers may only use standard paddles, no kayak paddles.

“This means you Mr. Manager of Recreation Services!” exclaimed Bryan.

“It’s important that no matter who comes out for the race, we have to beat the Manager of Recreation Services!”

The race begins on Friday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. Be sure to head down to the Golden Pool from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. if you need time to build your boat!

“This event is so fun,” said Bryan. “It’s held on one of the last full days of pool operations, so come and end the summer with a big soggy bang!”

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Busy summer for Chamber, Golden Nugget voting underway Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel President, KHCCC Although summer is commonly thought of as time for rest and relaxation, it has sure been an active one for the board of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce. Since taking office in May, we have organized events and started new initiatives with the health of Golden’s business community in mind.

Co-operation between business organizations is a key for the community's business growth. We were pleased to support Tourism Golden’s Annual Mountain Fes-

tival by coordinating a downtown sidewalk sale to coincide with this event. It was great to see the summer tourist season kick off with such activity and enthusiasm.

Downtown came alive once again with one of our classic events, the Canada Day Breakfast. This year’s Canada Day Dash was well attended, with double the number of participants, runners and walkers, from last year. Thanks to the support and involvement of the Redline Car Show and the Golden Farmer’s Market for helping us in creating a vibrant shopping experience downtown.

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The day would not be possible without the help of the many volunteers. From corporate support to physical volunteers (thanks Lions and Chamber members!), the day was made possible by the community working together as a whole.

Our monthly events such as Let’s Do Lunch networking and learning opportunities were well attended in May and June and we look forward to restarting them in September.

These events, which are open to the whole community, provide a venue for new and established business people to come together, learn something new related to business skills, and share support for each other in the business community. We are always looking for speakers to share their experience in various business topics. Call Ruth if you would like an opportunity to speak at an upcoming event at 344-7125.

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an enthusiastic group of Chamber members who are always looking for projects that will build business potential in Golden. They represent the business community by attending local Town Council meetings, keeping a watch on media reports and coordinating with other Chambers to support business issues at the provincial level that affect our communities similarly. Two key topics that are on our current radar are the 4-laning of Highway 1 and changes that are being made to the Foreign Workers program, both of which have a direct impact on our local economy. This sub-committee is looking forward to organizing the upcoming All Candidates Forum (date to be announced) to give the federal election candidates an opportunity to share their platforms on business and community issues.

Our Social Committee is in full swing preparing for the 2015 Community Excellence Awards. As you may have noticed voting is already underway for the Golden Nuggets, and this year

The Chamber’s board of directors. Back, from left: Walter Bramsleven, Dan Veselic, Michele LaPointe, Atma Sandher, Joanne Sweeting. Front: Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel, Ruth Hamilton.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo there will be a prize draw for those who submit a vote. We are super excited about this year’s entertainment, which is an improvisation act (similar to TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway") featuring Stephanie Herrera and Jamie Northan, that is sure to get the audience involved and laughing.

We invite you all to come out and support the runners of the Golden Ultra being held the weekend of September 18th to

20th. To add to the visitor experience of this weekend, the Chamber is hosting a Chainsaw Carving Exhibition in the parking lot of the Riverhouse Tavern.

Come out and see the carvers in action, and maybe take a unique work of art home with you from our live auction on Sunday, after the race. It is hoped that this will become another annual event that adds to the vibrancy of our Downtown.

Thanks for your ongoing support of

the Chamber and its events. We welcome your involvement and always appreciate any volunteer time. Be it only a few hours setting up tables and chairs at a social event, or attending monthly subcommittee meetings, the diverse experiences of our business members are what make us strong and unique. Please feel free to contact Ruth at the Chamber office (344-7125) for opportunities to get involved!

Save for your first home: Four Steps Alexandra Locke BrighterLife.ca It may seem overwhelming to save enough for a down payment on your first home, but with a solid plan it can be done.

If you’re a professional 20-something, buying a place of your own is becoming increasingly difficult. With graduates leaving school with more and more debt and housing prices continuing to climb, home ownership can seem further and further out of reach. So what’s next? So many questions: How do we get to our goal? Are we saving in the right way? Are we saving enough? Is there something we’re forgetting?

Four steps to home ownership: 1. Figure out how much it will cost you Sure, you may want a threebedroom, detached home downtown, but can you afford it? Be realistic. What kind of monthly mortgage payment could you handle and what would you be approved for? You can work with a mortgage broker to figure this out. The size of the mortgage you can take on, plus what you can save for a down payment, equals the price

of the house you can afford. If you want more house, you’ll have to save more for the down payment.

But before you start budgeting and planning based on that number, don’t underestimate the additional costs buying a home entails. Remember realtor and lawyer fees, not to mention taxes, can add up. Ensure you have a clear idea of what these fees are going to be and, as a rule of thumb, round up. It’s better to overestimate the costs!

2. Make a budget and save, save, save Sure, you’ve been saving for the last couple of years, but this will likely be the biggest purchase of your life, so it’ll take more than putting away birthday money from Grandma!

Work with your financial advisor to make a plan and begin saving right away; every cent counts.

An RRSP is always a good spot for the first $25,000 if you qualify for the First Time Home Buyer’s Plan and a TFSA can help, since the funds that accumulate there are tax sheltered.

Figure out how much money you will need to save monthly to attain your goal on time, and create an automated transfer if possible, either monthly or bi-

weekly, depending on your pay period.

3. Plan for emergencies How many times have you heard someone say, “Don’t put all your eggs into one basket”?

You’ve saved up enough for your down payment and now you’re ready to buy, but throwing every penny of your savings into a mortgage might not be the best idea. Real estate is a great investment, but the importance of diversification never gets old. Ensure you have some savings left over in a TFSA, where it can easily be withdrawn, tax free, in case of an emergency.

4. Surround yourself with trusted professionals and take the plunge You’ve estimated costs, budgeted and even managed to save a little extra in your “just in case” account. Now you’re ready to find that perfect place.

Work with your mortgage broker and financial advisor to make sure you haven’t missed anything and once you’ve found “home,” have a lawyer review everything before you sign on the dotted line.

This financial column was sponsored by Shannon Hood, Sunlife Financial.

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Golden Faith Column: All change involves loss Rev. Michele Rowe St. Andrew’s United Church & Centre for Peace There are experiences that are universal to us as human beings: the sense of accomplishment when we finish a task; the endless curiosity of a child; or the flush of joy that comes over us as we see a loved one. The accompanying feelings are enjoyable and if they were the only ones we were acquainted with, life would be great!

But there are other emotions that inhabit us at times in our lives: anger, depression, fear, loneliness, despair, etc.

All of these and more are often experienced by anyone who is journeying through grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, or the end of a relationship or a transition from one part of life to another. A wise person once told me that “all change involves loss, even positive and necessary change.” Parents sending children off to college, the senior selling the home she has lived in for many years, the worker reaching retirement may all feel profound sadness even in the midst of happiness or relief.

As someone who experienced the death of my mother as a child and the loss of my daughter at the age of 17, I am sadly familiar with the feelings associated with profound grief. In large part, it was these experiences that led me into ministry. The most important and rewarding part of my vocation is journeying with people through difficult times. In those moments when answers don’t come easily and God seems far away, we need each other as companions on the pathway of grief.

So, how can we support people at times of struggle and sadness? It might be useful to start with identifying things that are not usually helpful for someone who is grieving. These include: • giving answers to big “why” questions; • telling people that they have no right to be sad because their loved one is in a better place; • urging people to “get over it” or “move on;” and • blaming God for the loss because “God must have needed a special flower for heaven’s garden.”

If you have ever said any of these to anyone, be kind to yourself. We have all felt the uncomfortable pressure to comfort someone and in doing so, were less than helpful. So, understanding that each individual finds their own way through grief, how can we journey with others in caring ways? Some suggestions are: • help in practical ways like cleaning the house or buying groceries or giving a caregiver a break; • say the name of the person who has died, as our greatest fear is that they and our love for them will be forgotten; • accept that we never ‘get over’ the loss, but rather learn to live with a scar rather than an open wound; and • remain a companion long after the flowers have been tossed and sympathy cards no longer arrive in the mail, because the loss remains.

Friends, God has been this way before and God will be this way again. Let’s walk on together.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your mind is racing a mile a minute. Although it may be challenging, you have to find a way to slow down and focus on one thing for the time being.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are anxious to announce plans for a new chapter in your life. But you might want to table your enthusiasm for the time being until these plans are confirmed.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, put some thought into your long-term financial goals. Planning now will help you realize your goals down the road. Don’t put off a meeting with your advisor.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Your ideas carry a lot of weight at your job and within your circle of friends, Scorpio. This week you may be called on to come up with a few new thoughts on getting things done.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, understand that others do not necessarily have your thick skin. Consider your words carefully before delivering some constructive criticism to a friend or loved one.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You need to find ways to relax, Cancer. Schedule time to unwind, whether it is dancing, listening to music or practicing yoga. Make the most of your elevated energy levels.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your attention to detail can make your projects take much longer than others’, but that’s what separates you from the pack. If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had.

Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Words come easily to you this week, Aquarius. It may be worth your while to negotiate a raise or debate an issue that has been bothering you lately. Your point of view will be heard.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may know how someone close to you is feeling even before they confide in you. Your intuition is on fire this week.

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It is with broken hearts we say our final good bye to our little sunshine, Kamber. She was born in Golden on March 21, 1979 and died August 2, 2015 at the age of 36 at McGregor Lake. Kamber grew up in Golden and after graduating high school she moved to Calgary where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, but she found her real passion as a fitness coach and nutrition councellor. She had a zest for life and love and always had a kind word and a huge smile to lift you up.

She was predeceased by her Grandma and Grandpa Kohalyk, Grandpa Butkiewicz, and her older brother Collan. She leaves behind her loving mother Irene Kohalyk, father Nick (Vi), her sister Petra (Dwayne) Gudjonson, nephews Brandon and Dakota and nieces Kendra and Taya, and half brother Kevin, also cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends, co-workers and neighbours. She will be forever together with her fiancé Wayne Stertz.

The Family of John Arnold Hamilton announce with great sorrow, his passing on August 15, 2015 at the age of 92 after a long and wonderful life. He was born in St. Lambert, Quebec on January 29, 1923.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty, four children Janet Killoran (Canmore, AB), Arnold Hamilton (Barrie, ON), Mark Hamilton (Kingston, NS) and Ruth Hamilton (Golden, BC), nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

John was a Veteran he Àrst joined the British Royal Navy in 1942 where he served as a radio operator in their air Áeet. While serving overseas during WWII, he met his true love, Betty who was serving as a WREN, on the Isle of Mann. In 1946 John and Betty moved to Canada, living coast-to-coast while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a teenager he caddied at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, later became an avid golfer and was member of the Golden Golf Club. John’s Ham Radio call sign V27BHX was heard throughout the world for many years through morse code and later he advanced to voice.

The Family would like to express their sincere thanks for the excellent care given by the staff at the Golden General Hospital and to the Golden Home Support, who’s care allowed Dad to stay at home as long as possible.

A special thank you to Pastor Richard and Jim Mitchell of the Golden Baptist Church and the many friends for their numerous visits at home and in the hospital.

There will be no service as per John’s wishes.

The Family will gather together at a later date to scatter his ashes.

Online condolences may be sent through John’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support received from her family, friends and co-workers in the loss of our beloved Kamber. All the phonecalls, messages, hugs, shared memories, cards, food and those who shared pictures, made videos and did whatever was needed, it has meant so much.

We miss her already, but are thankful for our blessing in having her for those 36 years. We hope her inspiration will continue in your lives as you remember her.

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Ernest “Ernie” William Oakland October 29, 1929- August 18, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Ernie announce his passing on the morning of Tuesday August 18, 2015. He died peacefully at the Pines in Kimberley at the age of 85.

Ernie Oakland was born in Vancouver and moved to Golden at the age of 3 years.

He went to school in Golden and then found employment with the Government Bridge Crew. He was married in 1955 to Patricia Burrin in Golden and a year later moved to Marysville. There he became the Work's Foreman for the Village. He transferred to the City of Kimberley after the amalgamation. He retired at age 59 after 34 years employment with the City and then spent many winters enjoying the sunshine in Yuma, Arizona.

Ernie was an avid outdoorsman, loved Àshing, hunting and camping and especially enjoyed spending time with family at their summer place in Perry Creek. This spring he and Pat celebrated their 60th anniversary.

Ernie leaves to mourn his passing, his wife - Pat, daughters - Robin and Lori, brother in law - Fred (Marg) Burrin. 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his son - Chris, his brother Larry Oakland and his wife Vi, sister Amy and her husband Norm Poole. Brother in law Peter Burrin and his parents Percy and Lena Oakland of Golden.

At Ernie's request there will be no funeral service. A gathering of family and close friends will be held on Saturday August 22, from 1:00 to 4:00, at their home in Marysville.

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Full-time permanent required for Cobblestone Creek & Lodging Co. in the Columbia Valley. Come join our award winning company that offers guests, home owners and our employees a different experience in the tourism industry. Requires: 4-5 yrs experience in clerical accounting; Good knowledge of current accounting and bookkeeping practices; federal taxes and CRA requirements, BC Provincial taxes and employment standards; Proficiency with Quickbooks and Microsoft Office is essential. Will require some assistance with guest bookings.

We offer competitive wages, health benefits, 3 weeks vacation per year, company cell phone, company paid courses and leisure allowances!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@ cobblestonecreek.ca before September 7, 2015 www.cobblestonecreek.ca For full details visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca

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Employment

Experienced Buckerman required by busy logging and hauling company.

Competitive wages based on experience.

Health insurance benefits included.

Please forward resume to the email address or mailing address above.

Ponderosa Motor Inn requires Housekeepers Exp. preferred, but will train.

Apply in person with resume 1206 Trans Canada Hwy.

Help Wanted

Account Manager

We seek a professional, motivated and community minded salesperson to represent and sell our maps, magazines and digital publications in the East Kootenays.

Tourism industry and advertising sales experience, and good communication skills would be assets.

This is a flexible commission based position with additional revenue opportunities.

Interested candidates can email a cover letter and resume to Warren at warren@rmvpublications.com.

For more information visit rmvpublications.com or call 1.866.609.2137.

Advertising Sales

The Golden Star has an opening for an advertising sales person for our weekly publication.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore life in a growing mountain community while gaining experience in a career in sales, this is the position for you. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You will be organized, self-motivated, outgoing, and work well with the public.

This position is perfectly suited for someone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment, and can work well both independently and as part of the team. We prefer an experienced hand, but are willing to train the right candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates with recent and relevant experience.

Resumes with cover letter and references should be forwarded to: Michele LaPointe, Publisher The Golden Star Box 149, 413A 9th Ave. N. Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 e-mail: publisher@thegoldenstar.net

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Household Services

Misc. for Sale

Required for Mary’s Hotel Housekeeping room attendant.

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KOOTENAY Duct Cleaners.

Locally owned & operated, affordable, professional and insured Duct Cleaning services.

We offer Pressure washing and Softwash services too.

Toll Free 1-844-428-0522 (Free Estimates )

Lux Sauna For Sale 2 Person infrared sauna in excellent condition. Radio and CD in unit. Moving so must sell. Width 48”, Depth 41”, Height 72”. Has to be taken apart to move. $ 1000 OBO Call 250-439-9562

Misc Services

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call Now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

info@marysmotel.com

Location:Golden BC

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Days Inn Golden is hiring: Looking for servers, bartenders, dishwasher and restaurant supervisor.Experience an asset. Apply via email to restaurant@daysinngolden.ca or in person 1416 Golden View Rd, Golden BC

Box 600 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 dhhl@telus.net 250-344-6784

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Electrical AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.

Frost free fridge in very good condition $60. Call 250-2900056.

Auctions

Firearms

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Household Services

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

KOOTENAY Duct Cleaners .

Locally owned & operated , affordable , professional and insured Duct Cleaning services We offer Pressure washing and Softwash services too.

Toll Free 1-844-428-0522 (Free Estimates )

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Move your NEW or Newer Mobile Home onto our lot and we will pay up to

$1000 cash!!

OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31ST!

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

Fruit & Vegetables Mal Mar Market Freestone Peaches .99¢ lb; Apples .59¢; Corn, plumbs, vegetables. 1250-836-2928 Malakwa

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Call Karen Cotton at 250-344-6935 Kicking Horse Village MHP Employment Agencies/Resumes

Appliances

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Janitorial permanent parttime, 30hrs/wk. Physically demanding and work independently. Must speak English.

Will train. Contractor for CP Rail. Contact Angee 250-8521235, angee.gillespie@gmail.com.

250-272-1194

AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auctions. Thurs., Aug. 27 & Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining excavation & transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, trailers, misc attachments & more!

Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca.

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Employment Agencies/Resumes

3/4 Size Guitar For Sale Comes with new case, tuner and instruction booklet. $80 for all. Phone 250-344-6049

SHOP LOCALLY Employment Agencies/Resumes

Acreage for Sale Spectacular Views on 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, Drilled well, flat building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288.

rmoparalegal@hotmail.com.

Homes for Rent 2 bedroom house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95 South. $950/month + utilities.

No parties, mature reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required.

Call 250-344-6710.

2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No parties, mature reliable tenants preferred. $950/month + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also.

Tel: 250-344-6710.

Houses For Sale

Office/Retail

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GREAT RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN PERFECT LOCATION!!!

Retail space for rent between Kicking Horse Embroidery and the Golden Bakery Avail.Sept.1. 1800 sq ft. Call Darren 250-344-1065 or 250344-2928.

Rentals Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties.

DD. Internet available.

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Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™ Commercial/ Industrial Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Cottages / Cabins Cabin for Rent Cozy, quiet 2 bdrm cabin. 10 mins west of town. Partially furnished. No pets, N/S. $650/mo., Sat TV and internet incl. Util. extra.

Call 250-344-7008.

Duplex / 4 Plex 3 bdr upstairs 1/2 Duplex.

Clean, in town. W/D, sundeck, dishwasher & garage. Avail Immd. $1100, util incl. Refs.

No pets. 250-344-5398.

Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units.

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Townhouses 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500+ sqft townhouse with balcony. Propane fireplace & dishwasher.

No pets; no parties. Long term preferred. Good references & security deposits required $1595 per month + utls.

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SoundFest in the Square

Country singer Ridley Bent is starting off the Live Kicks series on Oct. 3.

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Live Kicks lineup announced Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Culture has released its lineup for the fall and winter Live Kicks concert series.

The series includes live music, theatre, the Banff Film Festival, as well as the annual Snow King Masque Parade.

The wide variety of musical performances include country troubadour Ridley Bent, who is kicking off the series on Oct. 3, the musical theatrical comedy of 6 Guitars, folk fiddle music from Gordie McKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, and the musical collaboration of David Braid and Borealis String Quartet, among many others.

The full lineup as well as KHC memberships and ticket information is available at the Art Gallery of Golden or kickinghorseculture.ca.

Benny Walker played in Spirit Square as part of the free, all ages portion of the Golden Sound Festival Block Party over the weekend.

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The Net Result: Suits a slick dramedy Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net New content continues to trickle in at a snail’s pace this summer so for this week I’ll take a look at a show that recently had its fourth season added to the Netflix library.

Suits is part courtroom drama, part comedy, focusing on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory and a sharp wit.

By complete fluke, Ross stumbles into an interview with Harvey Specter, one of New York City’s top closers and a senior partner at the prestigious Pearson Hardman law firm. A supreme power player, Specter is instantly impressed by Ross’ thorough knowledge of the law, which is even better than his own thanks to the latter’s memory.

Specter hires him to be his associate, despite the obvious limitation that Ross doesn’t actually possess a law degree.

After Ross learns everything he can about Harvard during a trip to Boston, he is ready to bluff his way into a career as a lawyer. Only Specter and his uber-efficient legal secretary Donna know the truth.

Early on at his new job, Ross meets potential love interest and paralegal Rachel Zane, talented but temperamental lawyer Louis Litt and managing

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RE/MAX RE/MAXofofGolden Golden 250-344-7663 250-344-7663

Garry GarryOddy Oddy (250) (250)344-7234 344-7234

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$539,600 1501 Quartz Crescent

4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 1,833sqft

NEW

$329,000 1116 - 10th Street

5 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,040sqft

$169,900 #207, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

1 bath

813sqft

520 - 12th Street

5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,618sqft

5bdrms 2.5 baths 2,544sqft .98 acre

2 bedrooms 2 baths

956sqft

$899,000 1425 Granite Drive

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,032sqft

2 baths

2,600sqft

.5acres

NEW

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3,768sqft

REDUCED

$229,900

2 bedrooms

1,350sqft 1 acre

554 Day Road 2 baths

2bdrms 1 bath 744sqft

2 bedrooms

1 bath

1,153sqft

1.64 acres

$579,600 1500 Quartz Crescent

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,447sqft

$129,900

$369,000 407 Riverglen Drive

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,216sqft

#203, 521 - 8th Avenue

1 bedroom

1 bath

$355,000 805 - 5th Avenue

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,267sqft

$169,900 512 - 11th Street

DanDan Veselic Veselic (250) (250) 344-1435 344-1435

$229,300

857 MacAllister Road

$420,000

$345,900 800 Nicholson Frontage Road

4bdrms

2,702sqft

1502 Poplar Street

#3, 1215 - 9th Avenue

2 bedrooms 1 bath

$255,600

1282 Horse Creek Road

$495,600 1401 Granite Drive

$189,900

$429,000

REDUCED

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$619000 959 McBeath Road 2bdrms 2.5 baths 1,856sqft 120 acres

587sqft

$279,000 612 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms

2 baths

REDUCED

2,000sqft

$75,000

1286 Horse Creek Road 1.03 acres

SOLD $408,000

$299,900 1398 Harley Road

1 bedrooms

1&2 1/2 baths

2,432sqft

SOLD

2483 Seward Road

3 bdrms 3 baths 2,160sqft

SOLD

$219,900 527 - 8th Street

3 bedrooms

2 baths

8.5 acres

2,658sqft

$469,900 2461 Seward Road

3 bdrms 2 baths 2,336 sqft 28 acres

$249,000

$275,000 5 bedrooms

2 baths

2,4000 sqft

632 Lower Habart Road

4bdrms 1 bath

1,810sqft

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

SOLD

SOLD

805 -11th Street

$529,000 1816 Campbell Road

.6 acre

$460,000 1357 Campbell Road

4bdrms 2.5 baths 2,897sqft 10.47 acres

SOLD

$365,000 607 - 14th Street

5 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,331sqft

$424,000 1404 Birch Crescent

5 bedrooms

3 baths

3,300sqft

MOBILE HOMES #40 Kicking Horse Village MHP........... 2 bedrooms.......................................$85,000

#18 Golden Mobile Home Park........... 3 bedrooms.........................................$99,900

#8 Mountain Shadows MHP..............2 bedrooms.......................................$66,300

#22 Kicking Horse Village MHP.......... 4 bedrooms..........................................$47,500

IN TOWN LOTS 1556 Quartz Crescent....................... 71’ x 173’ ..................................... $89,000 1416 Deere Ridge Road..................... 75’ x 150’ ................................... $127,000 506-8th Street.................................. 50’ x 130’ ..................................... $76,300 1402 Deere Ridge Road ..................... .35 acre .......................................... $99,000

1553 Quartz Crescent...................... 66’ x 207’....................................... $79,000 1608 Gareb Road.............................. 71’ x 180’ ......................................$89,900 1611 Lafontaine Road...................... .52 acre ..............................................$95,000 Granite Drive.............................. 3 Lots available............... each listed at $199,600

RURAL ACREAGES Kettleston Road................................ 40 acres.................................................$269,900 866 Highway #95, South...................... 101 acres.........................................$569,900 Cougar Drive.................................. 11 acreages available...from $129,900 to $199,900 985 McBeath Road..............................40.52 acres....................................... $349,600 Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road...... 4.99 acres.................................................$129,900 Blaeberry Valley Estates..................2 acreages available......from $118,300 to $195,300

1516 Black Bear Drive.........................6.58 acres..................................................$220,900 Lot 2, Imler Road............................ 3.21 acres .................................................$112,500 Cromac Ridge................................ 4 acreages available.........from $210,000 to $260,000 1735 Short Road................................4.94 acres........................................... $119,900 646 Lower Habart Rd...................... 4.8 acres.................................................. $399,000 Reflection Lake Road......................3acreagesavailable.......... from $130,000 to $280,000